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thegreenhalf · 15 days

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I would have said "Philomena The Ninth" but that wasn't as funny.

#philomena cunk #cunk on earth #gideon the ninth #the locked tomb #tlt #the ninth house #spoilers

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meraarts · 6 months

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We see the aviators Gideon wears as anachronistically modern for this archaic world, and Harrow reacts to them accordingly, but we must not forget that they are an ancient artefact, pre-resurrection. For all we feel like they mess with her Ninth image they must actually strengthen it to the other houses. This Ninth cultist is wearing ten thousand year old glasses to block out the light. I dare you to think of something more Ninth than that.

#I’m obsessed with this book series #and the ninth house is so everything to me #they’re insane they’re dying out they’re weird they’re off putting #nobody’s heard from them in generations #they wear all black and paint skulls on their face #gideon the ninth #tlt #the locked tomb #Gideon nav #the ninth house #gideon the 9th #the locked tomb series #tlt series #tamsyn muir

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cora-illus · 1 year

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Some Ninth House facepaint lore/design headcanons I drew up while working on my last piece :]

#the locked tomb #tlt #gideon the ninth #harrow the ninth #harrowhark nonagesimus #ortus nigenad #gideon nav #tlt headcanons #the ninth house #i can see crux wearing the priestess crushed beneath new laid rock. aiglamene probably basic vestige or the anchorite dying #i wanted to put more lore thoughts in but didnt give myself space sjdhgsfd

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peachesobviously · 2 months

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Harrowhark Nonagesimus from Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

p.s.: again took, some artistic liberties, mainly with colours because im still not a fan of working with greys and blacks so i went with deep bloody red and a deep burgundy for her hair which i reallyyyy like how it rendered out all together. i also changed the design of her bone collar/necklace because i had fun playing around with it and her bone earrings, again, sorry for the sacrilege

#harrow the ninth #harrowhark nonagesimus #the locked tomb #the locked tomb series #tamsyn muir #tlt fanart #sapphic characters #harrow #the ninth house #character art

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vict-torn · 1 month

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The Reverend Daughter and the First Flower of Her house.

#tlt #tlt fanart #gideon nav #harrowhark nonagesimus #the ninth house #gideon the ninth #tried a new drawing technique for this one!#illustration #digital illustration #procreate #necromancer

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bioswear · 9 months

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Progress on my Locked Tomb jacket DIY! I’m prepping the remaining sleeve house skulls tonight 💀

(AKA: this is my “where are the literate, book smart sapphics” calling card)

#the locked tomb #I got a few compliments on this at work last week!#TLT #harrow the ninth #gideon the ninth #the ninth house #my jacket mods #PS: check the note reblogs for an update! I finished the other sleeve

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vivmaek · 8 months

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Hi! I hope you’re doing good! Do all aspects and placements in someone’s chart make up their appearance? I’ve heard that it does, and I’ve heard that it doesn’t. Just curious to know :)

THE NATAL CHARTS RELATION TO PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

Hi, I love this question! I can see arguments for both sides, but in my opinion I think all placements within someones chart make up appearance. I say this because our emotions and inner psychology directly affect physical appearance. And the same can be said for our physical environments. Here are some examples:

Gemini Saturn in the 12th House - Prone to getting bags under the eyes due to poor sleep. Struggles with anxiety and poor appetite.

Venus in the 2nd House - Having the resources to maintain ones appearance. Having access to high quality food, clothing, makeup, and skincare.

Neptune in the 8th House - Prone to drug usage, and is especially susceptible to the negative side effects. These types look spaced out and detached even if they have never used substances. They've probably been asked, "Are you high?" even if dead sober.

12th house stellium - Looks mysterious, even when you get to know them. No one ever truly knows a 12th house stellium. My life long friend constantly reveals details about her life that change the way I view her. And I never really know what she is up to, even when we were in each others daily lives. She travels more than any young person I know, yet remains humble and wise. 12th house stelliums are the ultimate mystiques, and this is an incredibly attractive quality.

1st House stellium - Their distinct personality overpowers whatever their physical appearance may be. Usually people attach traits onto others based on their physical appearance, but the reverse happens for 1st house stelliums. It is almost like they're cartoon characters, its like their personality and sense of character was developed before their physical form even came into existence. Their physical appearance suits who they are so well, I don't know how else to describe it.

Pluto in the 6th house - There are periods in which people with this placement will be overworked.

Scorpio Uranus in the 12th House - The wild card. Their subconscious state shifts drastically and changes unexpectedly, and this most definitely affects the ways in which they present themselves to the world.

Scorpio Mars in the 5th House - People with this placement are baddies. Cool af and might partake in some dangerous hobbies.

Chart ruler in the 4th House - Nostalgia frames the ways in which these people present themselves. Might have a timeless look about them.

Virgo Mercury in the 8th House - Could partake in hygienic practices that are diligent and maybe strange.

Cancer Saturn in the 5th House - Handyman vibes. Down to earth in their self expression.

Sun in the 3rd House - Seemingly youthful, the eternal student.

Strong 11th House placements - Their appearance is somehow associated with whatever group they belong to. This could be church, clubs, sports teams, humanitarian efforts. (For instance, Tom Cruise has his Jupiter in the 11th house and you can't look at him without thinking about Scientology.)

Strong 7th House placements - Tend to take on traits adapted from their relationships. They mirror people.

Uranus in the 9th House - Might end up living amongst a culture that differs from the one they grew up in. This will affect the ways in which people perceive their appearance.

Saturn Square Pluto - 😐 <- this face

Mercury Trine Pluto - 🤨 <- this face

Mars aspecting Uranus - Prone to accidents, bodily injury, scars.

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violetrashie · 1 year

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griddlehark au rock band because of reasons🔥

like it? prints/stickers and more availables here in my shop!! <3

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deanhadley · 10 months

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In life I was only a man. But the Ninth House granted me honor, and made me, unworthy, its servant.

I speak with the voice of the tomb, and my strength is the strength of the black gate - Why am I speaking in meter?

Finally put together my Matthias Nonius look for Magicon 2 in Oslo this weekend!

Huge thanks to my friend Maria (@mskreative over on Instagram) for capturing these shots that genuinely look as badass as this felt to wear.

#gideon the ninth #harrow the ninth #the locked tomb #matthias nonius #the ninth house #cavalier #cavalier primary #ortus nigenad #the noniad

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mxd-mortells · 10 months

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Diet-lyctor, Harrow the first

#tlt #tlt fanart #tlt art #harrow the first #the ninth #harrow the ninth #hth #harrowhark nonagesimus #art #fanart #the locked tomb #the locked tomb fanart #locked tomb art #my art #artists on tumblr #the ninth house #mortells art #this mortells coil #harrowhark fanart

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chillyweirdoinacoffin · 3 months

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Fireman Gideon

You all know Tamsyn has mentioned that in her original story outline Gideon was a fireman multiple times before last night's panel, right? Like this is a known thing, and all of the fanfic people are calling for someone to write with Fireman Gideon has already existed for a while...

We can never have too much obviously, but just saying this was not new intel, and some of the fic is already out there!

#gideon nav #tamsyn muir #locked tomb #gideon the ninth #the locked tomb #locked tomb trilogy #tlt #gtn #fireman gideon #the ninth house #locked tomb series #the locked tomb series #the locked tomb trilogy

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sainamoonshine · 1 year

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Me: I just don’t get that whole Chain of Samael thing, Samael didn’t even get to see the Ninth be established

Also me: suddenly remembers that the weighted end of the chain is a Pelvis bone & that it is called the “relic of this long-dead warrior”. In catholic parlance, a relic can either be something that belonged to a Saint but is also very often a piece of physical remain of said saint. And such a thing is usually a core component of churches (legit for the longest time you could not have a catholic church without a relic it was MANDATORY). In ye olden days, there was also a HUGE catholic tradition of building cemeteries on top and around the graves of martyrs. And the Chain of Samael was kept in monument in the Anastasian, which is described as the sacred tomb of warriors and second most holy place on the Ninth.

Me: OH it’s not the chain of Samael it’s the chain OF Samael. It’s MADE with Samael!

#the anastasian #samael novenary #anastasia novenary #anastasia the ninth #the locked tomb theory #the locked tomb speculation #the locked tomb #harrowhark nonagesimus #the ninth house #harrow nova

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cora-illus · 1 year

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Ninth House skull symbolism time ok

[Image Description: 10 headshots of Harrow Nonagesimus wearing the various black and white skull paints described in this post, with their names written above each head. End ID]

I wanted to expand on my headcanons for purposes + symbolism of the Ninth’s facepaint because the books don’t give much about them and its v intriguing to me. These are all taken from whatever is mentioned in the books + expanded on based on my interpretation of the character and context involved.

* : A mask with no canon name, the name listed is a headcanon/theory

[Image Description for all images following: A title card with the mask’s name as listed, and one side, three-quarter and front-facing headshot. All masks will be described following it’s title. End ID.] I wish there was an easier way to do this but text posts don’t allow alt text, and image posts don’t allow images between text.

Black Vestige's Mask*

A simply stylized skull, with the hollow of the cheeks, temples and eye recess blacked out, a blotch with two upright marks for the nose, and three vertical lines from nose to chin to represent teeth. The upper lip is completely coloured.

Gideon's effect on Canaan, seen on the GtN cover

This mask announces loyalty and service to the tomb, in a way that is practical and visually bold

The standard mask acceptable for any occasion, this mask is the most common among pilgrims and lower to mid echelon of the Ninth.

Also popular with cavaliers due to it's practical simplicity and stoic appearance.

Vestige's Devotion*

A more complex stylized skull, with thin lines around the forehard, chin and nose giving a clearer form to the skull. The eyes, temple and side of the cheekbones are blacked out, as is the cheek where (on a skull) there is a hollow between teeth and mandible/cheekbones. Teeth are more carefully painted on, and the upper lip is fully coloured.

Harrow's main effect, seen on the HtN cover

Also worn by Crux

A more detailed take on the Black Vestige's Mask, requiring more care and patience to paint.

Symbolises an enthused acceptance of duty, and a desire to display this publicly

Among regular Niners often used for ceremonies, holy days and important prayer.

For the more intense of the devout, this may be worn more frequently to show deeper devotion to their religion.

Jawless Skull

A plain-looking skull, with no mandible - the temples, cheek hollows and entire jaw is blacked out. The eyes and nose are also blacked out, and individual teeth are painted on the upper lip.

Worn by Ortus upon learning of the summons in HtN

The oldest skull style.

A slightly more devoted/involved paint than the Black Vestige's Mask, with not much more variation in symbolism other than more strongly reflecting the Ninth House sigil.

May also be worn as an alternative to a Black Vestige's Mask.

Often worn by those who feel that they have something to prove, those who have thoughts/opinions they know would be better left unsaid, or who have taken a vow of silence.

The Anchorite Dying

Two styles: The first, using the Black Vestige’s Mask as a base, but with triangular gashes across where the temples becomes the forehead. The left side appears crushed and fractured, with two teeth appearing to sink into the black of the cheek hollow. The second, also using the Vestige’s Mask as a base, is more symmetrical - fractured cheekbones and a short line down the cheek from each eye. There is a blacked-out crack on the left of the forehead and a crack along the bridge of the nose.

Worn by Ortus arriving to Canaan in HtN

A melancholy acknowledgement of duty to the tomb - worn for one of two reasons:

when experiencing doubt or hesitation in one’s faith, this mask is worn to confess this and show a desire to overcome such internal conflict.

Or, to show the wearer deeply understands and accepts the solemnity and finality of the life of a Black Vestige.

Pilgrims who commit to life on the Ninth wear this mask for their full first year as a member of the House, and many of the most devout pilgrims-turned-House members maintain The Anchorite Dying after this period

Either style can be worn for either purpose and has no reflection on the wearer’s intent

The Priestess Crushed Beneath New Laid Rock

A painted skull of a face that has been crushed, revealing the sinus cavities above the brow bone, in the cheeks and up the nose. The temples, eyes, cheeks and area around the mouth and chin are fully coloured, with white squares along the bottom lip and top of the chin for sunken teeth. It is intended to be quite gruesome and unpleasant to look at.

Worn by Harrow to dinner on the Mithraeum

The ultimate honour to Anastasia, this mask is representative of a life given to the tomb either through sacrifice or duty.

Its gruesome appearance is meant to cleanse the wearer of any heresy or doubt in their duty.

Most frequently worn during rite of passage ceremonies - whether to anoint pilgrims to the Ninth's ranks or to ordain new priesthoods - or celebrate a nun's sacrificial death for the tomb.

The Chain

A mask significantly more intricate than the Vestige’s Devotion - a more complex twist of lines around the forehead, cheeks and mouth, emulating an anatomical sketch of the form of a skull. These lines meet to make two small patches of black paint in the hollow between teeth and cheeks/mandible, and teeth painted intricately on the lips. Only the eyelids are blacked out, and the rest of the eye socket is outlined with thin black lines. The beginning of the spine is painted in white, against a black background, on the throat.

Worn by Harrow to the Ball AU in HtN

An incredibly intricate, involved mask. Mastering it shows the deepest devotion to the tomb and skull painting as an art form.

Symbolizes a life committed to the tomb, so much so that one is willing to sit for hundreds of hours to imitate even a fraction of a construct's complex beauty.

Not seen often in past generations, despite not being restricted to any event or class.

This mask is worn to show complete, utter devotion to the Tomb and respect to Anastasia. Although still taught in scriptures, few ever don this skull

The Inglorious Mask

Painted in blood on a bare face, this is a rough, rushed attempt to paint a Black Vestige’s Mask. The cheeks are painted by dragging hands coated in blood along the sides of the face, the lips and nose wiped with bloody fingers, and the eyes and temples rubbed with the bloody heel of a palm.

Worn by Harrow at the beginning of HtN

Represents a desperate, pathetic attempt to cling to faith in times of extreme hardship.

A vestige's paint is their most material connection to their faith. If they have nothing they have their masks, so they must do everything in their power to hold true to it.

Though better than a bare face, it is still immensely embarrassing and shameful to be seen like this.

Reserved for an absolute last resort, if a devotee can do literally anything better than this it is considered heresy to not do so.

Veils are frequently included in this mask to prevent any from having to witness it.

Now a couple with less to bounce off of, just vague descriptions in the books I’ve taken + run with

Mandible That Prays For The Tomb*

A face painted white, with only the gap between upper and lower jaw painted in black, on the cheeks. There are five small lines on the upper lip that imitate teeth.

Worn by Matthias Nonius, scarified into Ortus' face in HtN

Aiglamene wears a more decorative variant of this mask

Symbolises a fealty that inspires protective instinct.

Highlighting the jaw, this mask is worn by those devoted to their prayer and verbal worship, and an honoured commitment to cavalier-hood in the name of serving the Tomb.

Another practical mask preferred by cavaliers, especially those who serve/d in the Cohort.

Having a majority of their face painted white protects the wearer from harmful sun rays that their skin is unaccustomed to, having grown up underground on the Ninth.

This mask allows them to show their fealty boldly while also serving a very practical purpose

Egregious Visage*

Very minimal, a face painted white with only the eye sockets, nose and upper lip fully painted black. There is a simple curving line on either cheek, a hint of a skull’s cheekbones.

A messier version is unintentionally worn by a young Gideon trying to wear as little paint as possible

This skull is considered the bare minimum of face paints on the Ninth - it represents a person's mortification or religious doubt.

While still being acceptable as a face covering, it is viewed with judgement due to these connotations

Worn by those undergoing punishment or social rejection, or those who are preparing the leave the faith.

#the locked tomb #tlt #gideon the ninth #harrow the ninth #harrowhark nonagesimus #tlt headcanons #the ninth house #i made a spreadsheet and everythin

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quantumcartography · 2 months

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Something about tlt modern aus that I think is fascinating is that it underlines just how fucking at odds Harrows in-universe aesthetic would be with her real world counterpart/inspiration

Like we all love Harrows ultra goth witchy bone focused all black ultra black shaved head vibe and all the modern au fan art I see rightfully carries that through but the religion of the Ninth House is essentially an apocalypse cult that worships something that is the death of God so the modern au equivalent is honestly most like some sect of Adventist Christianity or Jehovah's Witnesses who believe that the end is nigh

A modern au Harrow that fits that ideology then would be some hawk faced, straight laced, 20 something who has long black hair she keeps covered, wearing exclusively simply made skirts and long sleeve shirts to cover arms and shoulders and ankles that is saving herself for marriage but refuses every marriage proposal because she feels "her heart hasn't heard the lords call to them" and she secretly runs the whole of her congregation for her pastor father

#like thats the most accurate #but im glad that people draw her more goth #not putting down those groups either #just saying #the locked tomb #tlt #harrowhark nonagesimus #harrow the ninth #the ninth house

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dinoari · 7 months

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every single time i read dark academia im in shock when a crime is committed. and this has happened to me like 4 times. clearly it's part of the genre but everytime im

#babel an arcane history #the secret history #if we were villains #i just want vibes where they go to school in their little sweater vests and loafers #a deadly education #the ninth house

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funsizedshark · 7 months

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you're not waiting for her resurrection; you've made yourself her mausoleum.

(playing around with pngs like dolls because i wanted a subtle tlt shirt design. here it is on redbubble)

#tlt #the locked tomb #art #my art #captain's log #gideon the ninth #harrow the ninth #harrowhark nonagesimus #the ninth house #my stuff #griddlehark #gideon nav

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