We recently learned a lot more about what each dorm offers its students in terms of amenities and house culture!! I did my best to compile those details here, as well as add other bits of lore we previously knew from other parts of Twst.
Heartslabyul
The second oldest dorm at NRC.
The rose maze changes shape according to the commands of the dorm leader. The flowers are always in eternal bloom.
Their rose trees attack people if they try to climb the hedges or use flight.
They raise flamingos and hedgehogs.
There is a courtroom in which they hold trials and important ceremonies like singing for the hedgehogs when they sneeze.
All the flora are carefully cultivated magical plants. They can walk if ordered to.
Unbirthday parties are held in the rose garden when no student has a birthday on a particular date.
The current students did not plant the flowers and trees; they were inherited from previous generations. In this way, they can be considered historic items, and thus Riddle becomes furious when the roses are not treated well.
The dormitory’s interior has a tendency to undergo sudden updates and layout changes. Staircases can "move around" or vanish, and the doors and rooms can rearrange at random.
Heartslabyul seems to set a different watchman every day to stand at the front of the dorm.
Riddle expects even visitors to adhere to the rules and to not cause a disturbance.
There are upside down chairs and floating picture frames in the hall, as well as rooms where directions are flipped and places where the floor is so warped you cannot tell how to walk on it.
The stairs are enchanted; on Thursdays, they gain 60 more steps.
There is no flying allowed inside the dorm.
The kitchen has a heart-shaped door. Its cupboards are all wobbly.
The fridge is often packed with baked goods due to unbirthday party planning.
The washroom resembles a flower field. The sinks resemble bottles underneath; the water inside circulates via magic.
You must fold your sleeves three times for washing your face. This is regardless of if you have short sleeves or a tank top, to ensure a clean shared space.
The lounge has a clear view of the rose gardens from inside. Flowers decorate the lounge; they are picked by Riddle and then arranged by Trey (who initially wasn’t very good at it).
At the end of the day, dorm members gather and like up by their suit. Then the dorm leader leads a recitation of the rules. (Visitors must join in too.) This was a tradition started by the first dorm leader and then revived by Riddle. If someone messes up, they are scolded in front of everyone.
Savanaclaw
Its students are usually athletes. They also tend to be hot-headed.
The walkway area opens to a big glass wall so there is light all year round. The ceilings are high and the halls have an open atrium.
The dorm leader’s room is on the topmost floor. When he steps outside and looks down, he can see everything. This is meant to emulate the time when the King of Beasts inspired the hyenas to follow him by the light of the moon.
Savanaclaw has a magift/spelldrive field and what is basically a gym with the latest training machines next to that. It used to be a storage place for sports equipment.
Leona describes his students as rough troublemakers. They are also very competitive.
Their lounge has a waterfall that actually flows continuously. It keeps the area cool and is meant to represent the beautiful savanna environment.
The lounge chairs are very comfortable. Apparently the students have staked their claim on the chairs, calling it their “territory”.
In territorial disputes, you’re meant to settle matters with your fists (well, arm wrestling). Prior to Leona being dorm leader, violent brawls were a constant occurrence to resolve problems.
Leona explains arm wrestling is a superior way for conflict resolution, since no one gets hurt physically and it’s a good way to relieve stress. Plus, the students can fix their issues without having to call for him.
In Savanaclaw, “survival of the fittest” mentality runs deep and physical strength is prized.
Octavinelle
Octavinelle’s hallways have glass corridors so you can gaze out into the sea, fish, coral, and underwater plants at all times. It was made this way so you can always see the sea and has always been a part of Octavinelle’s design.
The glass is reinforced with magic so it can withstand the strong water pressure. It didn’t break even when Floyd hit it when he was in a bad mood.
The dorm is unique because it is the only one located in a sea.
Octavinelle is constructed so that even humans can live comfortably in it. (In the manga, we see that those that cannot breathe underwater are given their own big air bubble to travel through the water in.)
The Mostro Lounge is a student-run café in Octavinelle. It was started over a year ago when Azul and Crowley made a deal: return the magic of several contracted students in return for permission to run the café. 10% of its proceeds go back to NRC.
There is one drink purchase minimum if you want to be seated in the Mostro Lounge.
No fighting is allowed inside the lounge, as it is considered a “gentlemanly” place. If you make a fuss, Jade and/or Floyd will escort you out (by force, if necessary).
Azul studied interior design intently to design a place where gentlemen could socialize. He went to many other eating establishments to conduct research. Floyd and Jade were asked to rearrange the furniture a ton.
Azul wanted to make a dimly lit place with calm vibes. It’s an “adult” or “grown-up” feeling space, which would have particular value to students that have never experienced such a thing before.
Mostro Lounge has comfortable seats and luxurious decorations. Azul was very particular about the expensive jellyfish chandeliers.
The VIP Room is even more fancy and more heavily furnished than the Mostro Lounge. It is for special clientele.
The VIP Room is completely soundproof. No matter how loud you screen or cry, you won’t be heard.
Octavinelle’s lounge has a big sofa. Apparently it was replaced when Azul became dorm leader. The previous sofa used to be so old that they broke when larger students sat down on it at once.
They regularly have debate tournaments. They started because an Octavinelle student was previously framed by a student from another dorm. The Octavinelle student was forced to admit fault for the something he wasn’t actually guilty of (the failure of a magical pharmaceuticals experiment).
If even one of their students makes a mistake, the entire dorm looks bad. Thus, debate tournaments exist to help students practice arguing themselves out of difficult situations.
If there are leftover ingredients at the Mostro Lounge when they close for the day, they are used to prepare dishes for the dorm's students (lounge staff) to eat together. Azul claims it helps eliminate food waste and helps build a sense of community in Octavinelle.
Their students are known for their intelligence.
Scarabia
Scarabia was renovated with funds donated from the Asims once Kalim enrolled. Before this, the interior was more dark red and subdued. The dorm has a lot of gold now.
The shape of their roofs emulates the roofs of the Scalding Sands.
Scarabia live under the motto "plan with deep anticipation".
Students are resourceful and often excel in astrology and ancient incantations. They often rival Octavinelle in terms of grades.
There are pots with traditional Scalding Sands designs everywhere for decoration. They are worth 4 million madol each.
The storeroom is currently used to hold a bunch of gold, jewels, and other treasures Kalim’s dad sent to school.
Kalim has a diorama corner in the storeroom, which has a miniature version of the dorm. (He also has one back home, but of his house.) It has a functioning mini fountain. There are also lights, moving parts, and animal toys. He likes to play a game where you try to stack the animals as high as you can without letting them topple over.
Jamil or some other Scarabia member runs pat-downs on those who enter the storeroom. They’ve had incidents in the past where people stole valuables.
The storeroom is guarded by anti-theft magic. Those who try to leave with items (without getting the permission to remove them) will be zapped by a strong electrical current.
The carpets and cushions in the lounge are highly detailed. They’re made for lying on and relaxing.
They have a lantern that resembles a face hanging in the lounge. It was there before the renovations.
Scarabia students tend to be carefree, lazy, and even spoiled. Lots of them eat while lying on the floor.
Kalim has a precious magic carpet which he keeps in the storeroom. He borrowed it from his dad.
Scarabia’s sky is beautiful at night.
Pomefiore
Pomefiore is the oldest and most historic dorm.
Anyone that does not keep up their appearance won’t be allowed inside.
They have a ballroom where students can practice dancing.
Its students excel in potionology and curses.
Pomefiore’s interior is styled to resemble a castle, with plenty of fine detail, luxury, and glamour. The floor is meant to resemble a red carpet.
Students often discuss their looks and have stereotypically feminine hobbies + interests. As Rook describes it, everyone is pursuing their own beauty. Many students also seem to come from well-off families, as they already arrive speaking in very refined ways and with knowledge of luxury items.
The washroom is usually very crowded. Students frequently check their makeup and skin condition in the mirrors, so the wait for your turn to go is very long.
The washroom mirrors have lighting like the ones in actors’ dressing rooms and high-definition mirrors that accurately show makeup colors.
There are other specialized mirrors like ones that recreate different lighting and climate so you can always see how you look in different conditions and inverting mirrors, so you can see how you appear in others’ eyes.
The basement/crypt houses a potions lab. Normally, outsiders would not be allowed in. It has a reputation for being scary.
Their lab has a strong smell, is quiet, and the air conditioning does not work well. Many dorm leaders have conducted experiments in the lab.
The lab is set up so that is it very easy to grab things and start concocting as soon as an idea strikes you.
The lounge has a peacock throne that is inspired by the seat the Fairest Queen sat in. The furnishings and chandeliers are also inspired by her elegance.
The lounge apparently took a long time to design. The goal is to help students appreciate the diligence and aesthetics of the lounge.
Relaxing music plays in the lounge around nighttime. It is supposed to help improve your quality of sleep. This was introduced by past dorm members.
Another system emits a flowery smell late in the day. It is also supposed to support sleep. The current aroma dispersed is made by Rook.
There is a special drink (hot water) every student has before bed. It is served from a special vase.
Pomefiore grows many poisonous plants and flowers.
Students magically cultivate apple trees in the garden for use in a special spell.
Ignihyde
The newest dorm.
Ignihyde has gone through transitions since it was first built. Originally, the interior was more old-fashioned and solemn to resemble a stone temple.
There are pillars with arial displays; the pillars are a remnant of its original design.
As technology advanced, more students who were good with engineering joined Ignihyde. This led to them pursuing greater convenience when they gathered, but modded the dorm so heavily that Crowley scolded them for it.
Ignihyde is rigged with facial recognition software at its entrance which prevents non-Ignihyde residents from entering.
There servers and network systems are in the deepest part of Ignihyde, so the security there is much more strict, requiring fingerprint authentication, a retinal scan, and a password.
If you fail facial recognition three times, an infrared beam will fire at the outsider. It won’t kill you, but it will scorch you.
Some students blend in with normies, rather than looking like the typical otaku who don’t care about their appearances.
The students used their own money to buy and install communal washroom appliances to increase efficiency. (Crowley refuses to buy luxury items for them.)
These communal appliances include a salon-style standing hairdryer (which allows you to multitask while your hair dries), a steaming iron that fixes even the most stubborn wrinkles and cleans lint, and a massage chair with a foot bath function and a hot eye mask.
Student researchers suffer from back pain and stiff backs because of how sedentary they are.
The Ignihyde boys’ muscle flexibility is 40% lower than that of the average teenage boy.
The lounge is shaped like a colosseum.
The lounge has high spec computers which can run powerful simulations.
A robot vacuum cleans the dorm every few hours. It has been modified to be quiet and work fast with a strong suction.
Ignihyde students tend to be shy/quiet, serious, and/or not very outgoing, sometimes confined to their own rooms.
Ignihyde students often get inspiration from listening to their peers mutter. They tend to look down and mumble instead of making direct eye contact and speaking directly.
However, the students are capable of chatting about their interests, like manga and academic papers. Sometimes the discussions become extremely heated because everyone has their own research specialties and refuse to compromise on their preferences.
Even when it’s lights out, debates can continue over group messages until the morning.
Students rarely interact with other dorms. Even very sociable students like Cater say they don't have a single friend from Ignihyde.
Its students excel in tech-related fields.
Diasomnia
Third oldest dorm at NRC.
Sunlight is scarce.
Diasomnia’s briar acts as a magical defense system, behaving similarly to Heartslabyul's roses and obeying the commands of the dorm leader.
Since Malleus came into power, the briar have become basically obsolete since he’s able to provide the same defenses (or better) using his own magic
The drawbridge to the castle is enchanted to raise to deny intruders entry. You must have authorization of the dorm leader to be allowed in. This is to emulate the same drawbridge the Thorn Witch had in her castle.
Diasomnia is built from stone. It has very few changes made to it. The stone makes sound travel easily.
The ceiling has black briar-like ornaments to create a solemn atmosphere.
There is a room that Lilia uses as his spare storage room for items he obtained on his worldly travels. In fact, Diasomnia has a lot of spare rooms.
Sebek wants to make a library, Silver wants to make a broom first-aid room stocked with healing potions + bandages, and Lilia wants to decorate a room to help visitors feel at ease. However, Malleus says they should not decorate spare rooms without permission.
Candles with green flames are all over the dorm.
They used to have a TV in the lounge, but Malleus “silenced” it forever with magic by accident. (He was trying to adjust the TV’s volume and went overboard.)
Their closing assembly is a long-time tradition. It started with the intent of raising awareness and promoting community. The dorm leader basically recounts their day at school.
Diasomnia students are highly disciplined and move in a very militaristic in-sync manner.
They generally look up to their leader Malleus, praise him, and seek to emulate his behaviors.
Diasomnia students in particular are hostile to outsiders and deny entry even to those with permits.
Ellis wouldn’t post frequently but when he does it’s good. Based on his bedroom, Ellis is pretty aesthetic. He loves plants and outdoor spaces in general
He loves to find new places to eat out so he’ll post a lot of food pics
For some reason whenever I write or think about Ellis he’s on his knees….he would definitely tie your shoelaces for you
When I saw this picture I screamed because it’s so him. The outfit, the relaxed posture and the silver bracelet. ITS HIM
Jude is never posting, doesn’t really care about social media. He’s never active says he has better things to do. When he does post it’s likely something Robin took.
Only follows the crown members.
Will knows ball. He goes heavy on a deep red aesthetic.
I would’ve put a picture of him painting robins nails if I could find one like that.
Victor was so hard to do. There’s not enough long haired baddies in the world and he’s still unreleased and mysterious.
He only follows his crown family. He definitely has embarrassing photos of all the members. Awkward family photos of them for events too. He would have sillier photos. Posts like a Facebook dad for sure.
He would do robins hair and post that too probably.
Yes the profile picture is a childe cosplayer because they look the same to me.
I don’t think Harry would be that aesthetic, he really only posts for him and his interests regardless if they look good or not. He will post every now and then. Lots of pictures of robin
Liam has a lot of followers since he’s an actor. Hes very aesthetic, put a lot of time into his posts. Often posts the behind the scenes of his career and lots of cafes. Fun youthful vibe.
Elbert is aesthetic but he prefers to keep his account private. He treats his account as a digital trove for all things beautiful, which is why it eventually becomes filled with pictures of robin as his muse.
Based on how he dresses himself, Alfons would be aesthetic. He would have a mix of elegance with his nightlife shining through. Forget me not motifs snuck in.
Roger takes pictures like an old man. Not very aesthetically pleasing but it’s him. Lots of Ale and beer pictures. Not that active
Sn: this is so fun to do, I made some of the ikeprince guy too but idk if I’ll do everyone because there’s so many of them😭
("oh she'll be really quick because I don't have to do legs for her, why don't I do a merform too? :)" - pictures taken moments before being crushed under my own hubris)
reminder: these are NOT edits and are not for free use; I drew and rigged her from scratch! please do not use these for your own edits or in your videos, thanks!!
malleus and rollo are foils EVEN LONG AFTER GLOMASQ
I’m going to assume you already know Malleus and Rollo are character foils in Glorious Masquerade—but do you realize just how deep this goes?
LOOK AT WHAT IDIA CRITICIZES ROLLO FOR IN 5-7 OF THE EVENT STORY:
“You talk about peace, but the only peace you actually care about is your own. You’re over here yammering about how this is for ‘everyone’ and ‘the world’.
“And another thing—you say you’re trying […] for your brother… But did he ever ask you to do that? You can’t just claim he would’ve wanted something to justify your own atonement […]
“But let’s be real—you’re not doing this for him. You’re doing it for YOU. You’re just calling it noble when it’s actually selfish. You’re not trying to save your brother or the world. You want to save yourself.”
And you know what’s INSANE about that? Not only is Rollo correct when he predicts at the end of GloMasq that “a villain like [Malleus] will one day bring about a great disaster” (gestures to book 7)… but all of Idia’s exact points can easily apply to Malleus in book 7 too.
He spends the early part of the book grappling with the idea of Lilia leaving, then is confronted by the possibility of other changes. Yuu leaving as well, Malleus no longer able to maintain his subjects’ smiles with his magic (which he has continuously been over reliant on to resolve his problems), the looming thought of age robbing him of his companions…
What does he do about this? Does Malleus maybe cope using a healthy method? See a therapist? Of course not, this is Twisted Wonderland 💀
Nope, he decides his “going away gift” for Lilia will be… let’s see here… oh yeah, “seize control of time and space + force everyone on Sage’s Island to fall into dream realms where they can live in blissful ignorance forever, with plans to expand your domain to encompass the entire world”. And how does Malleus frame this??
Not JUST a gift for Lilia, but a “heartfelt” and “wonderful” present “for all of you, really.” Furthermore, Malleus specifies: “No longer shall you shed tears over sorrowful goodbyes […] you shall be reborn. Into a world without sorrow, where you will never lose a single person—not friends, not family.”
Malleus... Buddy... You're talking about yourself. Look in a mirror.
YOU'RE the one who's insecure about losing friends and family. YOU'RE the one who doesn't want anyone to move forward with their lives. YOU'RE the one forcing your worldview onto countless others. YOU'RE the one framing your actions (which, by the way, no one asked you to) as benevolent and for the benefit of all. YOU'RE the one doing all of this to save yourself the heartbreak when the inevitable comes.
MALLEUS DRACONIA IS DOING THE EXACT SAME THINGS ROLLO DID. The irony on display here is delicious 😭
P.S. To be clear, I'm NOT saying that Malleus and Rollo are the exact same, only that their broad strokes are. I believe that Malleus is overall "softer" than Rollo. He has shown he is able to empathize with others and act out of genuine kindness For example, Malleus decided to host a Halloween party to include ghosts that had missed the celebration in Endless Halloween Night. Rollo, meanwhile is a flat-out hater and comes close to harming random animals chewing on his belongings 💀 I still find Malleus accidentally (or maybe it was intentional on the Twst devs' part?) following in Rollo's footsteps... The roles have been reversed in book 7, with Malleus acting as the self-righteous villain that Rollo was in GloMasq.
me: ha ha wouldn't it be funny if Swing's whole motivation was that he just had stupid holiday beef with this random nerdy goth?
Twst: hey, you know what would be even funnier...
(hats off once again, 'yes but the beef is 90% one-sided on Swing's part and oh BOY is he ever incapable of handling it' is actually the best possible way of doing that, thank you)
(also the best: unleash-beast Ruggie!!!) (he might only be a png but he is forever in my heart now 💛💛💛) (this boy has to walk around wearing Leona's old pants, if anyone deserves five minutes to just go absolutely feral it's him.)
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