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[[The Flock]] are a herd of [[Nightmare|nightmares]], and the remnants of [[Bill Cipher]]'s flock. [[Dipper Pines|Dipper]] inherited them when he inherited Bill's power. They take the form of sheep or sheep-like creatures while serving Dipper. | [[The Flock]] are a herd of [[Nightmare|nightmares]], and the remnants of [[Bill Cipher]]'s flock. [[Dipper Pines|Dipper]] inherited them when he inherited Bill's power. They take the form of sheep or sheep-like creatures while serving Dipper. It is unclear if they took a different form while serving Bill. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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They serve Alcor henceforth, and maintain the duty of protecting his corner of the Dreamscape from intruders. At first coming off as rather enigmatic, he proves to be a good influence on the sheep. | They serve Alcor henceforth, and maintain the duty of protecting his corner of the Dreamscape from intruders. At first coming off as rather enigmatic, he proves to be a good influence on the sheep. | ||
Later, the | Later, the Flock would even adopt [[Dream|dreams]]—a helpless class of beings that nightmares normally devour—taking the form of lambs under their protection. | ||
At the end of the universe, Alcor and his Flock | At the end of the universe, Alcor and his Flock are the only remaining living beings. Alcor uses his power to ignite the creation of a new universe, and he shelters his Flock so that they survive this process. This influx of energy changes them into something different. Alcor's nightmares become the demons of the new universe, and his dreams become the angels.<sup><ref>{{TumblrCitation|oreramar|TAU Worldbuilding Thoughts|https://oreramar.tumblr.com/post/121030029171/tau-worldbuilding-thoughts}}</ref></sup> | ||
== | ==Relationships== | ||
=== [[Alcor the Dreambender]] === | |||
In general, demons tend to merely tolerate the nightmares and occasionally eat them. Dipper cares for his Flock, however, which makes him an oddity among demons. | |||
Besides defending them against intruders, he also helps them out of dreamcatchers if needed. If harmed, he also uses his energy to heal them. | Besides defending them against intruders, he also helps them out of dreamcatchers if needed. If harmed, he also uses his energy to heal them. | ||
Outside of the Mindscape Dipper summons them either just to visit his family or to give people certain dreams. For family and friends who have trouble sleeping, he | Outside of the Mindscape Dipper summons them either just to visit his family or to give people certain dreams. For family and friends who have trouble sleeping, he calls them to give them good dreams or to protect them. Similarly, he sends them to enemies to give them nightmares. | ||
Either way, he | Either way, he also spends casual time with them in the Mindscape. During such times, he plays them music, talks to them and tells them about himself or about events they did not see, and listens when they talk to him. | ||
== Known members == | == Known members == | ||
=== Nightmares === | === Nightmares === | ||
* Groknar the Destroyer<ref name="conf">{{FicCitation|oreramar|Mandatory Flock Conference|2015|Tumblr|http://oreramar.tumblr.com/post/118426142406/mandatory-flock-conference}}</ref> | * Groknar the Destroyer<sup><ref name="conf">{{FicCitation|oreramar|Mandatory Flock Conference|2015|Tumblr|http://oreramar.tumblr.com/post/118426142406/mandatory-flock-conference}}</ref></sup> | ||
* Grazer of Eternity<ref name="terrible">{{AO3Citation|ThisCat|Terrible names last forever|2015|https://archiveofourown.org/works/4708097/chapters/10751951}}</ref> | * Grazer of Eternity<ref name="terrible">{{AO3Citation|ThisCat|Terrible names last forever|2015|https://archiveofourown.org/works/4708097/chapters/10751951}}</ref> | ||
* Horace the Hooved Horror<ref name="terrible"/> | * Horace the Hooved Horror<ref name="terrible"/> | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* When selecting their name, each member of the | * When selecting their name, each member of the Flock is only allowed three words, each with a maximum of three syllables, for practical reasons (see picture above). | ||
* Mabel shears the sheep to make ageless sweaters. | * Mabel shears the sheep to make ageless sweaters. | ||
* Their el͡d̻̯͙̼̣̝r͙̜͖̻͎͠i͚͢t͞c̨̮̯̦̰͚̟͓h ̜̞́b͍͕̝͓̠͎̀l͓̤e̦̥͜a̸̤̜̝̳̣͔t̩̲͇̞͍̤i̵n̡̪͓͍̬̙̻͍ģ̦̺͖͓̘̲ | * Their el͡d̻̯͙̼̣̝r͙̜͖̻͎͠i͚͢t͞c̨̮̯̦̰͚̟͓h ̜̞́b͍͕̝͓̠͎̀l͓̤e̦̥͜a̸̤̜̝̳̣͔t̩̲͇̞͍̤i̵n̡̪͓͍̬̙̻͍ģ̦̺͖͓̘̲ can be not only recognized but also translated by a magic/tech modification thanks to Hank and Dipper Pines. | ||
* They sometimes follow [[Tobias Pines|Toby]] to school. | * They sometimes follow [[Tobias Pines|Toby]] to school. | ||
* Many of the | * Many of the Flock don't identify as a specific gender. As for the ones that do, nightmares tend to be male, while dreams tend to be female.<ref name="terrible"/> | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
Revision as of 01:22, 19 December 2019
The Flock are a herd of nightmares, and the remnants of Bill Cipher's flock. Dipper inherited them when he inherited Bill's power. They take the form of sheep or sheep-like creatures while serving Dipper. It is unclear if they took a different form while serving Bill.
History
The Flock was inherited by Dipper along with Bill's power. It's most likely he first discovered them around the time he worked out he owned his own plot of the Mindscape.
They serve Alcor henceforth, and maintain the duty of protecting his corner of the Dreamscape from intruders. At first coming off as rather enigmatic, he proves to be a good influence on the sheep.
Later, the Flock would even adopt dreams—a helpless class of beings that nightmares normally devour—taking the form of lambs under their protection.
At the end of the universe, Alcor and his Flock are the only remaining living beings. Alcor uses his power to ignite the creation of a new universe, and he shelters his Flock so that they survive this process. This influx of energy changes them into something different. Alcor's nightmares become the demons of the new universe, and his dreams become the angels.[1]
Relationships
Alcor the Dreambender
In general, demons tend to merely tolerate the nightmares and occasionally eat them. Dipper cares for his Flock, however, which makes him an oddity among demons.
Besides defending them against intruders, he also helps them out of dreamcatchers if needed. If harmed, he also uses his energy to heal them.
Outside of the Mindscape Dipper summons them either just to visit his family or to give people certain dreams. For family and friends who have trouble sleeping, he calls them to give them good dreams or to protect them. Similarly, he sends them to enemies to give them nightmares.
Either way, he also spends casual time with them in the Mindscape. During such times, he plays them music, talks to them and tells them about himself or about events they did not see, and listens when they talk to him.
Known members
Nightmares
- Groknar the Destroyer[2]
- Grazer of Eternity[3]
- Horace the Hooved Horror[3]
- That of Teeth[3]
- Darcrack, Dreamer’s Bane[3]
- Lolonja[3]
- Killer[3]
- Fluffernutter[4]
- Erschreckendmörderdesgrasderamflaumigstenist Irreaffentittenturbosuperdupertyp Bammelbegierdedergoldenehufe (Erschie)[2]
- Terrence, Destroyer of Grass, Eater of Souls, Esquire[2]
- Sheep[3]
- Waddles II[3]
- Sauron[3]
- Baaasly[5]
- Zondor the Destructor (renamed "Spike" by Belle Sterling)[6]
- Smoochies[7]
- Glasbluttrinker
- Broktron
- Mary
- Mani
Dreams
Trivia
- When selecting their name, each member of the Flock is only allowed three words, each with a maximum of three syllables, for practical reasons (see picture above).
- Mabel shears the sheep to make ageless sweaters.
- Their el͡d̻̯͙̼̣̝r͙̜͖̻͎͠i͚͢t͞c̨̮̯̦̰͚̟͓h ̜̞́b͍͕̝͓̠͎̀l͓̤e̦̥͜a̸̤̜̝̳̣͔t̩̲͇̞͍̤i̵n̡̪͓͍̬̙̻͍ģ̦̺͖͓̘̲ can be not only recognized but also translated by a magic/tech modification thanks to Hank and Dipper Pines.
- They sometimes follow Toby to school.
- Many of the Flock don't identify as a specific gender. As for the ones that do, nightmares tend to be male, while dreams tend to be female.[3]
Gallery
References
- ↑ oreramar (mod O). "TAU Worldbuilding Thoughts". [Tumblr] <https://oreramar.tumblr.com/post/121030029171/tau-worldbuilding-thoughts>
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 oreramar (mod O). "Mandatory Flock Conference" (2015). [Tumblr] <http://oreramar.tumblr.com/post/118426142406/mandatory-flock-conference>
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 ThisCat. "Terrible names last forever" (2015). [Archive of Our Own] <https://archiveofourown.org/works/4708097/chapters/10751951>
- ↑ Seiya234 (mod S). "Shooting Stars, chapter 92" (2014). [Archive of Our Own] <https://archiveofourown.org/works/2421911/chapters/8718073>
- ↑ anavar-immela. "Demonic Shenanigans: Sheep" (2015). [Tumblr] <https://transcendence-au.tumblr.com/post/108034443528/demonic-shenanigans-sheep>
- ↑ MaryPSue (mod M). "Dreamcatchers and Demon Sheep" (2015). [Archive of Our Own] <https://archiveofourown.org/works/3324815>
- ↑ transcendence-au. "welcome to the space ram, alright.". [Tumblr] <https://transcendence-au.tumblr.com/post/115545290483/scoutrage-welcome-to-the-space-ram-alright>
- ↑ transcendence-au. "Anonymous asked: So Alioth is the name of a star...". [Tumblr] <http://transcendence-au.tumblr.com/post/130274276908/so-alioth-is-the-name-of-a-star-in-the-handle-of>
- ↑ I3utterflyEffect. "Alcor, Souls, and The Future" (2017). [Archive of Our Own] <https://archiveofourown.org/works/12869187>
