Stumbled across your Wild Haven AU thanks to my love of Encanto and now I'm obsessed. I need more of this AU, I have so many questions about it. Like, a ton.
How did everyone end up in Wild Haven and lose their memories? And is there a reason they were brought there?
Did the characters end up in Wild Haven at the end of their movies or at some other point in their timelines? If it's the latter, when exactly did they end up in Wild Haven?
In what order did everyone end up in Wild Haven?
How did everyone get their new names?
What inspired you to make this AU? How did you choose which characters to put in the AU?
Is there a plot/story to this AU or is it just plopping a bunch of amnesiac characters into a forest and them doing shenanigans?
Have they ever tried to find a way out of the forest? If so, will they succeed?
Will they recover their memories? If they do, will they try to return to their old homes and lives? Is it even possible for them to do so?
Where exactly is the forest and Wild Haven?
What's happening back in the characters' old homes? How did their friends and family react to them disappearing or leaving? Is anyone looking for them? Does anyone know what happened to them?
Sorry, I know that's a lot of questions at once, I'm just so captivated by this AU and I want to know what's going on within it.
Wow! These are some great questions but I can only answer some.
Did the characters end up in Wild Haven at the end of their movies or at some other point in their timelines? If it's the latter, when exactly did they end up in Wild Haven?
Hiccup and the other Dragon Riders came from the Race to the Edge Timeline (After Season 5, episode 7).
Jack came during the Rise of the Guardians movie Timeline (After, he was sentenced to solitude).
Elsa came from the first Frozen movie timeline (After, she ran away from her coronation).
Manolo came during the Book of Life movie timeline (Right after, Maria’s supposed ‘death’ and before his deal with Xibalba).
Rapunzel came before the events of Tangled.
Merida came from the Brave movie timeline (Right after her mother threw her bow into the fire).
Ballister and Nimona came at the end of their movie.
Mirabel came during the Encanto movie timeline (After Antonio’s Gift Ceremony).
They all end up at the Wild Haven at different times.
In what order did everyone end up in Wild Haven?
The early arrivals (Pathfinder to Rascal/Whisper) occur in quick succession, building the foundation.
Middle arrivals (Glacier to Ember) round out the core skillset of the group.
Late arrivals (Chimera to Mariposa) begin challenging the group’s cohesion and purpose, suggesting deeper mysteries to come.
How did everyone get their new names?
In the Wild Haven AU, each character’s chosen name reflects both their personality and any latent abilities they awaken in the wilderness.
Pathfinder (Hiccup): Symbolizes someone who finds new paths and guides others through unknown terrain.
Ironheart (Astrid): Denotes strength and unwavering resolve—hers is as solid as iron, emotionally and physically.
Wildfire (Snotlout): Reflects explosive energy and a more impulsive, fiery nature.
Lorekeeper (Fishlegs): Indicates a guardian of knowledge, preserving the group's history and facts.
Rascal & Whisper (Tuffnut & Ruffnut): “Rascal” highlights mischievousness; “Whisper” suggests subtle influence or quiet cunning.
Glacier (Jack Frost): Cool, calm presence with hidden strength—like a steady glacier.
Aurora (Elsa): Ties to the rise of her powers and emotional awakening—like the dawn of northern lights.
Serenade (Manolo): Conveys his calming, inspiring effect—the power of song to unify and uplift.
Sunbeam (Rapunzel): Mirrors a warm, healing presence—light, hope, and positivity for the group.
Ember (Merida): Suggests the fiery spark of determination and independence.
Chimera (Nimona): Refers to adaptability and shape-shifting unpredictability—much like a mythical chimera.
Steadfast (Ballister): Emphasizes loyalty, protection, and a rock-solid sense of duty.
Mariposa (Mirabel): Spanish for “butterfly,” symbolizing transformation, creativity, and bringing people together.
What inspired you to make this AU? How did you choose which characters to put in the AU?
The song ‘Harpy Hare’ and the movie ‘The Wild Robot’ is inspired me to make this AU. And of the Rise of the Brave Tangled Dragons Community.
Is there a plot/story to this AU or is it just plopping a bunch of amnesiac characters into a forest and them doing shenanigans?
There is a story to this AU but I am still working on it.
Will they recover their memories? If they do, will they try to return to their old homes and lives? Is it even possible for them to do so?
Possibly—but not yet. If their memories do come back, it could drive them to go home—but after building bonds in Wild Haven, some would hesitate.
Where exactly is the forest and Wild Haven?
The forest in which Wild Haven exists remains deliberately ambiguous and unnamed. It is an expansive, mystical woodland that feels alive, ancient, and rich with hidden magic. This also intentionally adds mystery to the narrative. The Wild Haven is located in the center of the forest.
What's happening back in the characters' old homes? How did their friends and family react to them disappearing or leaving? Is anyone looking for them? Does anyone know what happened to them?
Everyone is panicking and worried about what happened to them. Some are sending out search parties and some are trying to find them on them on their own. Some are starting to lose hope and feel guilty about the last thing they did or said to them.
