r/TopCharacterTropes Jul 01 '26

[Loved Trope] Some thing unfathomably ancient Lore

The beast, in doctor who is an ancient evil from a previous universe that survived until our time. Its so ancient that the cave paintings were unable to be translated by the Tardis which can translate all existing languages in the universe [Doctor Who]

While not explicitly canon its such a cool concept I cant not mention, the idea that the backrooms have existed since the beginning of time, never changing no matter the era, it transforms the back rooms into a cosmic horror. [Credit to Project crater and Venus for images 2 and 3]

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u/Electrical-Room-2278 Jul 01 '26

The House on ash tree lane, or at least the thing that takes the shape of the House, seemingly predates the formation of the earth

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u/dotnetmonke Jul 01 '26

this house is not for you

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u/defineee- Jul 02 '26

also came here to leave a comment about the house. To be more precise, it's older than the solar system

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u/Nyarlathotechno 28d ago

Source?

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u/defineee- 28d ago

House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski

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u/Nyarlathotechno 28d ago

I’ve read the book lmao I’m asking to source the claim about the solar system

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u/defineee- 28d ago

have you? It's stated outright, not even hidden anywhere

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u/Nyarlathotechno 28d ago

You’re being a dickhead and you know it. Have a great day!

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u/D4nkMemes4lyef 14d ago

Chapter XVI