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[http://tapestry-of-horror.deviantart.com/ Tapestry of Horror] is an [[Original Character Tournament]] currently taking place on the art website [http://www.deviantart.com/ Deviantart]. The theme and setting is basically a [[Circus of Fear]] with animals. The basic guidelines for entry were that all characters had to be non-human, although there was never clear definition of [[What Measure Is a Non-Human?|what was too human]], considering the vast number of anthromorphs strutting around. The characters are fighting for a chance to become apprentice to the Ringmaster, Elly, and in the process risk life and limb (but mostly life).
[http://tapestry-of-horror.deviantart.com/ Tapestry of Horror] is an [[Original Character Tournament]] currently taking place on the art website [http://www.deviantart.com/ Deviantart]. The theme and setting is basically a [[Circus of Fear]] with animals. The basic guidelines for entry were that all characters had to be non-human, although there was never clear definition of [[What Measure Is a Non-Human?|what was too human]], considering the vast number of anthromorphs strutting around. The characters are fighting for a chance to become apprentice to the Ringmaster, Elly, and in the process risk life and limb (but mostly life).


Although most Original Character Tournaments operate on either a 16, 32, or 64 competitor bracket system, Tapestry of Horror managed to fit in 36 competitors by adding a Danger Zone. The Danger Zone competitors fought an extra Lightning Round before Round 2 started.
Although most Original Character Tournaments operate on either a 16, 32, or 64 competitor bracket system, Tapestry of Horror managed to fit in 36 competitors by adding a Danger Zone. The Danger Zone competitors fought an extra Lightning Round before Round 2 started.
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* [[Abusive Parents]]: Cadmium. Hinted at with Quincy.
* [[Abusive Parents]]: Cadmium. Hinted at with Quincy.
** "My father... was a '''bastard.'''" ''Burn in Hell, you son of a bitch...''
** "My father... was a '''bastard.'''" ''Burn in Hell, you son of a bitch...''
*** This has been proven for Quincy with the conclusion of his Round Two entry. Father/son bonding with pointy objects!
*** This has been proven for Quincy with the conclusion of his Round Two entry. Father/son bonding with pointy objects!
** Maybe not so much for Cad. It has recently been implied that his father genuinely cared about him and was just too absorbed in his hypnotism research to see what he was doing to the kid until it was too late.
** Maybe not so much for Cad. It has recently been implied that his father genuinely cared about him and was just too absorbed in his hypnotism research to see what he was doing to the kid until it was too late.
*** True, but he ''was'' pretty harsh to Beta. Cad's second personality actually referred to himself as Henry's son, a notion the man callously dismissed.
*** True, but he ''was'' pretty harsh to Beta. Cad's second personality actually referred to himself as Henry's son, a notion the man callously dismissed.
* [[Ascended Extra]]: Somewhat literally when referring to the current Judge TwelvePM who was the former assistant but upranked after the other judge was dropped. Also applies to Carlotta who went from being a random spectator to Assistant after TwelvePM was upranked. The character Carlotta may count as well.
* [[Ascended Extra]]: Somewhat literally when referring to the current Judge TwelvePM who was the former assistant but upranked after the other judge was dropped. Also applies to Carlotta who went from being a random spectator to Assistant after TwelvePM was upranked. The character Carlotta may count as well.
* [[Alien Blood]]: Both Ach'M and Nippy have blue blood.
* [[Alien Blood]]: Both Ach'M and Nippy have blue blood.
** Though he's not an alien, Kane's poison blood is purple.
** Though he's not an alien, Kane's poison blood is purple.
* [[Aliens Speaking English]]: Marciannah, Chordata, Ach'M, Nippy, and Mortie (with Van).
* [[Aliens Speaking English]]: Marciannah, Chordata, Ach'M, Nippy, and Mortie (with Van).
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* [[Battle in the Center of the Mind]]: Chordata has one against a horrific, twisted illusion of Bane in her round four entry when Marci brainwashes her into attacking Yomi.
* [[Battle in the Center of the Mind]]: Chordata has one against a horrific, twisted illusion of Bane in her round four entry when Marci brainwashes her into attacking Yomi.
* [[Beam Spam]]: Mortie, when she's performing her act.
* [[Beam Spam]]: Mortie, when she's performing her act.
* [[Because Destiny Says So]]: A lot of the matches ''really'' sound like they've been rigged but the host continually assures everyone that it's just luck of the draw. The term 'the Universe demands it' has become somewhat common to rationalize why these keep happening. However, one theory is that the competitors seem to put a lot of forethought or preparation into future matches. A lot of them will cameo other characters, interweave idea, or have their characters interacting with one another. Because of this, it opens up the possibilities for future rounds.
* [[Because Destiny Says So]]: A lot of the matches ''really'' sound like they've been rigged but the host continually assures everyone that it's just luck of the draw. The term 'the Universe demands it' has become somewhat common to rationalize why these keep happening. However, one theory is that the competitors seem to put a lot of forethought or preparation into future matches. A lot of them will cameo other characters, interweave idea, or have their characters interacting with one another. Because of this, it opens up the possibilities for future rounds.
** Hoatzin VS Uniquex, Marci VS Chordata, Quincy VS Yomi, Quincy VS Ach'M
** Hoatzin VS Uniquex, Marci VS Chordata, Quincy VS Yomi, Quincy VS Ach'M
*** [[Word of God]] says the earlier matches were literally drawn out of a hat, while later matches were drawn from a ''coffee pot'' due to the hat being left behind when the host moved.
*** [[Word of God]] says the earlier matches were literally drawn out of a hat, while later matches were drawn from a ''coffee pot'' due to the hat being left behind when the host moved.
* [[Beneath the Mask]]: Kane, literally. Actually it turned out to be the theme for the Round 1 match with Kane vs Keigori.
* [[Beneath the Mask]]: Kane, literally. Actually it turned out to be the theme for the Round 1 match with Kane vs Keigori.
* [[Berserk Button]]: Very much [http://inuhoshi.deviantart.com/art/ToH-Round-01-page-26-184221315 Yomi]
* [[Berserk Button]]: Very much [http://inuhoshi.deviantart.com/art/ToH-Round-01-page-26-184221315 Yomi]
** ''"However, those who use the memory of my mother,'' '''{{smallcaps|I'LL SEND THOSE TO HELL!!}}'''
** ''"However, those who use the memory of my mother,'' '''{{smallcaps|I'LL SEND THOSE TO HELL!!}}'''
** Willis gets one of these when Void kills Danyl in Void' [http://shinkoryu14.deviantart.com/art/ToHR1-Two-Sided-Showdown-P2-178793320 Round 1, Part 2]
** Willis gets one of these when Void kills Danyl in Void' [http://shinkoryu14.deviantart.com/art/ToHR1-Two-Sided-Showdown-P2-178793320 Round 1, Part 2]
* [[Betty and Veronica]]: Marciannah and Chordata (with Quincy).
* [[Betty and Veronica]]: Marciannah and Chordata (with Quincy).
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* [[The Cameo]]: In many Round/Audition entries. Not unusual of tournaments as this.
* [[The Cameo]]: In many Round/Audition entries. Not unusual of tournaments as this.
* [[Camp Gay]]: Bane. [http://alphashampoo-artemis.deviantart.com/art/ToH-Audition-Page-2-171842263 Very much]
* [[Camp Gay]]: Bane. [http://alphashampoo-artemis.deviantart.com/art/ToH-Audition-Page-2-171842263 Very much]
* [[Catch Phrase]]: Elly ''would like to wish you all the best of luck''.
* [[Catch Phrase]]: Elly ''would like to wish you all the best of luck''.
* [[Circus of Fear]]
* [[Circus of Fear]]
* [[Classical Mythology]]: Heavily referenced by both Quincy (who has a soul-contract with Cerberus) and Void (who is possessed by the spirit of a warrior from Ancient Sparta). The have begun to insert nods to each other's canons as a sort of running joke.
* [[Classical Mythology]]: Heavily referenced by both Quincy (who has a soul-contract with Cerberus) and Void (who is possessed by the spirit of a warrior from Ancient Sparta). The have begun to insert nods to each other's canons as a sort of running joke.
* [[Colour-Coded for Your Convenience]]: More or less the theme of [http://songdog-strayfang.deviantart.com/art/Color-Coded-ToH-188384240 Round 2] where the opponents take a pill that changes their eye color and they must find the competitor who's color matches.
* [[Color-Coded for Your Convenience]]: More or less the theme of [http://songdog-strayfang.deviantart.com/art/Color-Coded-ToH-188384240 Round 2] where the opponents take a pill that changes their eye color and they must find the competitor who's color matches.
* [[Combat Pragmatist]]
* [[Combat Pragmatist]]
* [[Creator Cameo]]: Sort of. Pft, the jackalope, is one the character of the tournament's host. Despite not being involved in Tapestry of Horror at all, it keeps making appearances and cameos.
* [[Creator Cameo]]: Sort of. Pft, the jackalope, is one the character of the tournament's host. Despite not being involved in Tapestry of Horror at all, it keeps making appearances and cameos.
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* [[Cryptic Background Reference]]: Elly.
* [[Cryptic Background Reference]]: Elly.
* [[Dark and Troubled Past]]: So many...
* [[Dark and Troubled Past]]: So many...
* [[Dark Secret]]: Quite a few characters have this.
* [[Dark Secret]]: Quite a few characters have this.
* [[Dead Little Sister]]: So far we know of only one. Victoria, mysterious younger sibling of Quincy.
* [[Dead Little Sister]]: So far we know of only one. Victoria, mysterious younger sibling of Quincy.
* [[Deadpan Snarker]]: Hoatzin in the epilogue of Aiden's round four.
* [[Deadpan Snarker]]: Hoatzin in the epilogue of Aiden's round four.
** [[Sarcasm Mode|"While it's really interesting to hear your thoughts]], I recently had a very heavy box fall on top of me and I also have a big piece of wood through my leg. So I'm in a little pain right now."
** [[Sarcasm Mode|"While it's really interesting to hear your thoughts]], I recently had a very heavy box fall on top of me and I also have a big piece of wood through my leg. So I'm in a little pain right now."
* [[Dead Person Conversation]]: Nicolai apparently has these moments with the dead competitor, Danyl, in Void's Round Two entry.
* [[Dead Person Conversation]]: Nicolai apparently has these moments with the dead competitor, Danyl, in Void's Round Two entry.
* [[Deal with the Devil]]: Quincy, or close enough. Marci could also fit this rather well.
* [[Deal with the Devil]]: Quincy, or close enough. Marci could also fit this rather well.
* [[Does Not Like Men]]: Yomi hates all men because of her abuse from her father and teasing as a child in an all-boys school (which she was forced to attend in disguise.)
* [[Does Not Like Men]]: Yomi hates all men because of her abuse from her father and teasing as a child in an all-boys school (which she was forced to attend in disguise.)
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* [[Drunken Song]]: Quincy has a nice little mashup on his [http://amilialongtail.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d36u8je/ Round 2 Page 6]
* [[Drunken Song]]: Quincy has a nice little mashup on his [http://amilialongtail.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d36u8je/ Round 2 Page 6]
* [[Dysfunction Junction]]: Dear Lord, where to begin? Between Bug being basically [[All of the Other Reindeer|abused and ostracized]] by his entire race, Quincy making a deal with a [[Deal with the Devil|Hellhound]] out of desperation to escape some as yet unidentified problem, Cadmium being mind raped by his father until he developed [[Split Personality|D.I.D.]] and killed the old man, Gatling being driven to insanity by a virus and [[Insane Equals Violent|slaughtering his own love interest]], Keigori's curse that will [[Fate Worse Than Death|trap her soul in her lifeless corpse]] if she is killed, and... [[Deus Angst Machina|Okay, you get the point.]]
* [[Dysfunction Junction]]: Dear Lord, where to begin? Between Bug being basically [[All of the Other Reindeer|abused and ostracized]] by his entire race, Quincy making a deal with a [[Deal with the Devil|Hellhound]] out of desperation to escape some as yet unidentified problem, Cadmium being mind raped by his father until he developed [[Split Personality|D.I.D.]] and killed the old man, Gatling being driven to insanity by a virus and [[Insane Equals Violent|slaughtering his own love interest]], Keigori's curse that will [[Fate Worse Than Death|trap her soul in her lifeless corpse]] if she is killed, and... [[Deus Angst Machina|Okay, you get the point.]]
* [[Eloquent in My Native Tongue]]: Ach'M has broken English but can speak his native language, Letenarian, just fine.
* [[Eloquent in My Native Tongue]]: Ach'M has broken English but can speak his native language, Letenarian, just fine.
* [[Empathic Environment]]: It always seems to be storming, cold, humid, or cloudy in and around the tent.
* [[Empathic Environment]]: It always seems to be storming, cold, humid, or cloudy in and around the tent.
** It even has it's own dead forest and cemetery.
** It even has it's own dead forest and cemetery.
* [[Everything's Squishier with Cephalopods]]: Newton!
* [[Everything's Squishier with Cephalopods]]: Newton!
* [[Everything Trying to Kill You]]:
* [[Everything Trying to Kill You]]:
* [[Cute Kitten]]: Nic and Sylvi-waaait.
* [[Cute Kitten]]: Nic and Sylvi-waaait.
* [[Evil Eye]]: What exactly ''is'' the deal with that pink marble in Elly's right eye socket?
* [[Evil Eye]]: What exactly ''is'' the deal with that pink marble in Elly's right eye socket?
* [[Exactly What It Says on the Tin]]: The Tapestry of Horror. Really, now.
* [[Exactly What It Says on the Tin]]: The Tapestry of Horror. Really, now.
* [[Extreme Omnivore]]: B and Byn.
* [[Extreme Omnivore]]: B and Byn.
* [[Eyepatch of Power]]: Cloud, Donny, and Uniquex
* [[Eyepatch of Power]]: Cloud, Donny, and Uniquex
* [[False Reassurance]]: Elly is quite fond of this.
* [[False Reassurance]]: Elly is quite fond of this.
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* [[Five Stages of Grief]]: Willis is kind of stalled out somewhere between denial and anger. He occasionally lapses into depression, but in general it's that hysterical fixation on "HE'S NOT DEAD!"
* [[Five Stages of Grief]]: Willis is kind of stalled out somewhere between denial and anger. He occasionally lapses into depression, but in general it's that hysterical fixation on "HE'S NOT DEAD!"
** Also Nippy. Sometimes portrayed seriously, though commonly [[Played for Laughs]].
** Also Nippy. Sometimes portrayed seriously, though commonly [[Played for Laughs]].
* [[Forgot I Could Fly]]: Ancient occasionally has to remind Silver of his powers.
* [[Forgot I Could Fly]]: Ancient occasionally has to remind Silver of his powers.
** '''Ancient:''' Not to mention you can teleport. '''Silver:''' Oh yeah!
** '''Ancient:''' Not to mention you can teleport. '''Silver:''' Oh yeah!
** '''Ancient:''' Use that aura sensing ability of yours. Maybe this place is populated.
** '''Ancient:''' Use that aura sensing ability of yours. Maybe this place is populated.
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* [[It's Personal]]: Willis towards Void {{spoiler|for murdering his best friend, Danyl}}. Marci towards Chordata {{spoiler|for putting her in a wheelchair}}. Chordata towards Yomi {{spoiler|for hurting her love interest, Quincy}}.
* [[It's Personal]]: Willis towards Void {{spoiler|for murdering his best friend, Danyl}}. Marci towards Chordata {{spoiler|for putting her in a wheelchair}}. Chordata towards Yomi {{spoiler|for hurting her love interest, Quincy}}.
* [[Kill It with Fire]]: Dear god, how many fire users are there!?
* [[Kill It with Fire]]: Dear god, how many fire users are there!?
* [[Kill Us Both]]: Void uses this tactic to finally take down Revenant, with help from Quincy.
* [[Kill Us Both]]: Void uses this tactic to finally take down Revenant, with help from Quincy.
* [[Kick the Dog]]: Chordata to anything and everything smaller than her.
* [[Kick the Dog]]: Chordata to anything and everything smaller than her.
* [[Lions and Tigers and Humans, Oh My!]]: Despite the OCT only allowing ''competitors'' to be animals, there is no rule saying that humans cannot appear as cameos in the crowd or character backstories. As such, the artists more comfortable with drawing humans have been known to feature them in their entries, implying that the Tapestry of Horror universe is populated by humans, anthros, intelligent quadrupeds, ''and'' garden variety animals.
* [[Lions and Tigers and Humans, Oh My!]]: Despite the OCT only allowing ''competitors'' to be animals, there is no rule saying that humans cannot appear as cameos in the crowd or character backstories. As such, the artists more comfortable with drawing humans have been known to feature them in their entries, implying that the Tapestry of Horror universe is populated by humans, anthros, intelligent quadrupeds, ''and'' garden variety animals.
** Because screw logic, that's why.
** Because screw logic, that's why.
* [[Living Shadow]]: Pretty common, right up there with [[Kill It with Fire]].
* [[Living Shadow]]: Pretty common, right up there with [[Kill It with Fire]].
* [[Loads and Loads of Characters]]: could have been worse considering that there were ''49'' auditioners originally.
* [[Loads and Loads of Characters]]: could have been worse considering that there were ''49'' auditioners originally.
* [[Love Triangle]]: Quincy, Chordata, and Marciannah. The dawning of round two as also brought us Quincy, Chordata, Ach'M.
* [[Love Triangle]]: Quincy, Chordata, and Marciannah. The dawning of round two as also brought us Quincy, Chordata, Ach'M.
* [[Marionette Master]]: Fae'Alah, the zombie lynx and her brigade of demonic puppets.
* [[Marionette Master]]: Fae'Alah, the zombie lynx and her brigade of demonic puppets.
* [[Meaningful Echo]]: "Well would you look at that... The Fool."
* [[Meaningful Echo]]: "Well would you look at that... The Fool."
* [[Mind Rape]]: Oh look it's a cute white rabbi- '''{{smallcaps|OH GOD WHAT'S HAPPENING}}'''
* [[Mind Rape]]: Oh look it's a cute white rabbi- '''{{smallcaps|OH GOD WHAT'S HAPPENING}}'''
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** There is also Cad's kangaroo rat ally, Lou, who has grown to be [[Ascended Extra|much more prevalent]] as a character than originally intended.
** There is also Cad's kangaroo rat ally, Lou, who has grown to be [[Ascended Extra|much more prevalent]] as a character than originally intended.
* [[No OSHA Compliance]]: "Be advised that the storage tents are a dangerous place for new performers, and we are not responsible for any accidents that result from employee stupidity."
* [[No OSHA Compliance]]: "Be advised that the storage tents are a dangerous place for new performers, and we are not responsible for any accidents that result from employee stupidity."
** The eye color changing pills from Round 2, which were not tested and may have been improperly mixed.
** The eye color changing pills from Round 2, which were not tested and may have been improperly mixed.
* [[No Social Skills]]: Could be any number of the competitors.
* [[No Social Skills]]: Could be any number of the competitors.
* [[No Kill Like Overkill]]
* [[No Kill Like Overkill]]
* [[Non Sequitur]]: A common theme for spectator entries among the competitors.
* [[Non Sequitur]]: A common theme for spectator entries among the competitors.
* [[One-Letter Name]]: B
* [[One-Letter Name]]: B
* [[Only One Name]]: Most of the characters.
* [[Only One Name]]: Most of the characters.
* [[Orifice Invasion]]: How Revenant takes control of Void's body.
* [[Orifice Invasion]]: How Revenant takes control of Void's body.
* [[Our Dragons Are Different]]: Bug, Relic, and Lorksuot.
* [[Our Dragons Are Different]]: Bug, Relic, and Lorksuot.
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* [[Psychic Powers]]: A few
* [[Psychic Powers]]: A few
* [[Read the Fine Print]]: Wait, what about souls?
* [[Read the Fine Print]]: Wait, what about souls?
* [[Really Seven Hundred Years Old]]: A few characters seem to have this, although it is played for laughs with Hoatzin.
* [[Really Seven Hundred Years Old]]: A few characters seem to have this, although it is played for laughs with Hoatzin.
* [[Real Song Theme Tune]]: It is commonly accepted that Tapestry of Horror's theme song is [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2Yb5jzRTBI The Greatest Show Unearthed] by Creature Feature. In fact [[Word of God]] is that the song was the inspiration for the OCT.
* [[Real Song Theme Tune]]: It is commonly accepted that Tapestry of Horror's theme song is [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2Yb5jzRTBI The Greatest Show Unearthed] by Creature Feature. In fact [[Word of God]] is that the song was the inspiration for the OCT.
* [[Rummage Fail]]: Uniquex might pull something awesome like a light saber or a live jaguar out of hammerspace, but more often than not he comes up with something mundane and useless... like a pencil.
* [[Rummage Fail]]: Uniquex might pull something awesome like a light saber or a live jaguar out of hammerspace, but more often than not he comes up with something mundane and useless... like a pencil.
* [[Running Gag]]: Oh so many....
* [[Running Gag]]: Oh so many....
** "Who the heck is Void?"
** "Who the heck is Void?"
** Chordata's disregard for small creatures
** Chordata's disregard for small creatures
** Why is there a jackalope.
** Why is there a jackalope.
** Mortie x Lorksuot although this is now considered canon.
** Mortie x Lorksuot although this is now considered canon.
** Smitty smelling like 'peanuts' despite being made of [[wikipedia:Circus peanuts|Circus Peanuts]] which would hypothetically cause him to smell like banana.
** Smitty smelling like 'peanuts' despite being made of [[wikipedia:Circus peanuts|Circus Peanuts]] which would hypothetically cause him to smell like banana.
** Newton and his addiction to popcorn
** Newton and his addiction to popcorn
** How old is Elly? '''Old enough'''.
** How old is Elly? '''Old enough'''.
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** Faith, no fear, and 'the Universe demands it' are things you will commonly hear spoken by competitors.
** Faith, no fear, and 'the Universe demands it' are things you will commonly hear spoken by competitors.
** Originally a horror story, Marci's "little yellow pills" are sometimes used as a joke.
** Originally a horror story, Marci's "little yellow pills" are sometimes used as a joke.
* [[Rhymes on a Dime]]: Ach'M, quite often.
* [[Rhymes on a Dime]]: Ach'M, quite often.
* [[Sanity Slippage]]: Kane and Gatling and arguably others.
* [[Sanity Slippage]]: Kane and Gatling and arguably others.
* [[Self-Made Orphan]]: The first time Beta was able to take over Cad's body outside of a hypnotic trance, he killed Cad's adoptive father Henry.
* [[Self-Made Orphan]]: The first time Beta was able to take over Cad's body outside of a hypnotic trance, he killed Cad's adoptive father Henry.
** Which was more or less justified when you consider what Henry put both of them through, but Cad was still horrified when he "woke up."
** Which was more or less justified when you consider what Henry put both of them through, but Cad was still horrified when he "woke up."
* [[Series Mascot]]: Er, apparently some people think that this might be Pft. You know. The jackalope that has nothing to do with the tournament at all but keeps appearing. [[Your Mileage May Vary]].
* [[Series Mascot]]: Er, apparently some people think that this might be Pft. You know. The jackalope that has nothing to do with the tournament at all but keeps appearing. [[Your Mileage May Vary]].
** My vote is on [http://excitedellyplz.deviantart.com/ Excited Elly Plz]
** My vote is on [http://excitedellyplz.deviantart.com/ Excited Elly Plz]
* [[Shape Shifter]]: Cloud, Ryan and Nim
* [[Shape Shifter]]: Cloud, Ryan and Nim
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** Although it was probably more to do with the fact that they were tired of people complaining that he was utterly random and served no function in the plot.
** Although it was probably more to do with the fact that they were tired of people complaining that he was utterly random and served no function in the plot.
* [[Skunk Stripe]]: Danyl and Yomi.
* [[Skunk Stripe]]: Danyl and Yomi.
* [[Slasher Smile]]: Gatling.
* [[Slasher Smile]]: Gatling.
* [[Split Personality]]: Kane, Void, Cadmium, and Donny.
* [[Split Personality]]: Kane, Void, Cadmium, and Donny.
** Although Void may be closer to [[Demonic Possession]].
** Although Void may be closer to [[Demonic Possession]].
* [[Split Personality Takeover]]: Donny has completely lost control to his Shadow, and his true self is only able to manifest for a few seconds at a time before being brutally suppressed again.
* [[Split Personality Takeover]]: Donny has completely lost control to his Shadow, and his true self is only able to manifest for a few seconds at a time before being brutally suppressed again.
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* [[Soul Jar]]: Crooked wears a gem that contains Void's soul on a ribbon around his neck.
* [[Soul Jar]]: Crooked wears a gem that contains Void's soul on a ribbon around his neck.
* [[Stage Magician]]: Willis and Danyl. They specialize in card tricks, sleight of hand, and do a little tarot reading on the side, but Willis does have "real" magic in the form of his elemental card deck.
* [[Stage Magician]]: Willis and Danyl. They specialize in card tricks, sleight of hand, and do a little tarot reading on the side, but Willis does have "real" magic in the form of his elemental card deck.
* [[Stalker with a Crush]]: Ach'M to Chordata.
* [[Stalker with a Crush]]: Ach'M to Chordata.
* [[Stalking Is Funny If It Is Female After Male]]: Chordata to Quincy.
* [[Stalking Is Funny If It Is Female After Male]]: Chordata to Quincy.
** '''Quincy:''' How did you know it was me? I thought you couldn't see? '''Chordata:''' Oh, I memorized your scent. No biggie!
** '''Quincy:''' How did you know it was me? I thought you couldn't see? '''Chordata:''' Oh, I memorized your scent. No biggie!
* [[Strange Syntax Speaker]]: There are quite a few actually.
* [[Strange Syntax Speaker]]: There are quite a few actually.
** One of the noteworthy ones is Amu'geplas, who's voice sounds according to Chordata like he needs to "hock up a big nasty loogie."
** One of the noteworthy ones is Amu'geplas, who's voice sounds according to Chordata like he needs to "hock up a big nasty loogie."
** Nicolai speaks with a Russian accent.
** Nicolai speaks with a Russian accent.
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** After losing to Lorksuot and getting his jaw broken in Round Two, Cad now speaks with a pronounced slur thanks to the metal screws in his mouth.
** After losing to Lorksuot and getting his jaw broken in Round Two, Cad now speaks with a pronounced slur thanks to the metal screws in his mouth.
** Lorksuot, due to the effects of the pills from Round 2, speaks gibberish every few words at the end of his Round 2 and throughout Round 3. He also spoke spontaneous Spanish in Chordata's entry.
** Lorksuot, due to the effects of the pills from Round 2, speaks gibberish every few words at the end of his Round 2 and throughout Round 3. He also spoke spontaneous Spanish in Chordata's entry.
* [[Sudden Death]]: Happens in Round 2, Void vs Mortie, where the judges disputed about coming up with a conclusion. Both were asked to make an epilogue within a short time limit to help decide a winner.
* [[Sudden Death]]: Happens in Round 2, Void vs Mortie, where the judges disputed about coming up with a conclusion. Both were asked to make an epilogue within a short time limit to help decide a winner.
* [[Talking in Your Dreams]]: Chordata has a brief conversation with the dead competitor, Ach'M, in a dream before round four.
* [[Talking in Your Dreams]]: Chordata has a brief conversation with the dead competitor, Ach'M, in a dream before round four.
* [[Tarot Motifs]]: Willis and Danyl.
* [[Tarot Motifs]]: Willis and Danyl.
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* [[The Dog Bites Back]]: Chordata spends the entire tournament tormenting and abusing Marci. In round four, Marci decides a little [[Mind Rape|revenge is]] [[Brainwashed and Crazy|in order]].
* [[The Dog Bites Back]]: Chordata spends the entire tournament tormenting and abusing Marci. In round four, Marci decides a little [[Mind Rape|revenge is]] [[Brainwashed and Crazy|in order]].
* [[The Eeyore]]: Cad.
* [[The Eeyore]]: Cad.
* [[The Hypnotoad]]: Marci.
* [[The Hypnotoad]]: Marci.
* [[The Speechless]]: B.
* [[The Speechless]]: B.
* [[The Voice]]: Revenant with Void, Darkness with Marciannah, and Cerberus with Quincy.
* [[The Voice]]: Revenant with Void, Darkness with Marciannah, and Cerberus with Quincy.
* [[Use Your Head]]: Am I the only one who thought Yomi getting smacked with Chordata's horns looked ''really'' painful?
* [[Use Your Head]]: Am I the only one who thought Yomi getting smacked with Chordata's horns looked ''really'' painful?
* [[What Measure Is a Non-Human?]]: An interesting dilemma that comes up for a number of the competitors. For example, when the DINGO, Quincy, refers to Byn as "just an animal."
* [[What Measure Is a Non-Human?]]: An interesting dilemma that comes up for a number of the competitors. For example, when the DINGO, Quincy, refers to Byn as "just an animal."
** Of particular significance for the robot characters. The competitors have gotten into some interesting philosophical debates about whether killing them actually constitutes committing murder since they have no souls.
** Of particular significance for the robot characters. The competitors have gotten into some interesting philosophical debates about whether killing them actually constitutes committing murder since they have no souls.
*** A problem further complicated by the fact that Mortie was GIVEN A SOUL at the end of Round Two. Mind screw anyone?
*** A problem further complicated by the fact that Mortie was GIVEN A SOUL at the end of Round Two. Mind screw anyone?
* [[Who Is This Guy Again?]]: ''Who the heck is Void?''
* [[Who Is This Guy Again?]]: ''Who the heck is Void?''
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* [[Would Hit a Girl]]
* [[Would Hit a Girl]]
* [[Why We Can't Have Nice Things]]: Not entirely surprisingly, the contestants have a habit of leaving a swath of destruction wherever they go. In particular, the big top seems to be on fire more or less constantly.
* [[Why We Can't Have Nice Things]]: Not entirely surprisingly, the contestants have a habit of leaving a swath of destruction wherever they go. In particular, the big top seems to be on fire more or less constantly.
** Which sets up the theme for Round 3, where the tent has been [[Running Gag|destroyed again]] and Elly makes the competitors fight in the woods while the tent is being repaired.
** Which sets up the theme for Round 3, where the tent has been [[Running Gag|destroyed again]] and Elly makes the competitors fight in the woods while the tent is being repaired.
* [[Youkai]]: Yomi, she is half Nekomata, half Inugami.
* [[Youkai]]: Yomi, she is half Nekomata, half Inugami.
* [[Your Soul Is Mine]]: Quincy and Chordata
* [[Your Soul Is Mine]]: Quincy and Chordata
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* [http://alphashampoo-artemis.deviantart.com/art/Bane-Ref-163305663 Bane] is a fallen wolf-angel who controls fire.
* [http://alphashampoo-artemis.deviantart.com/art/Bane-Ref-163305663 Bane] is a fallen wolf-angel who controls fire.
* [http://reedflower101.deviantart.com/art/ToH-audition-Bug-quot-Dragonkid-quot-163299331 Bug or "Aiki"] is a fuzzy dragon with the ability to manipulate water.
* [http://reedflower101.deviantart.com/art/ToH-audition-Bug-quot-Dragonkid-quot-163299331 Bug or "Aiki"] is a fuzzy dragon with the ability to manipulate water.
* [http://corvusraven.deviantart.com/art/Byn-Sift-Ref-163575492 Byn Sift] is the definition of originality.
* [http://corvusraven.deviantart.com/art/Byn-Sift-Ref-163575492 Byn Sift] is the definition of originality.
* [http://kerixai.deviantart.com/art/Cadmium-Turpis-TOH-177034981 Cadmium Turpis] is an anthromorphic snow leopard/bear/rat crossbreed with multiple personality disorder.
* [http://kerixai.deviantart.com/art/Cadmium-Turpis-TOH-177034981 Cadmium Turpis] is an anthromorphic snow leopard/bear/rat crossbreed with multiple personality disorder.
* [http://alfafilly.deviantart.com/art/Chordata-Monera-Reference-163305666 Chordata Monera] is an anthromorphic alien goat with the power to summon "essences."
* [http://alfafilly.deviantart.com/art/Chordata-Monera-Reference-163305666 Chordata Monera] is an anthromorphic alien goat with the power to summon "essences."
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== Character Sumarries: Tournament Works ==
== Character Sumarries: Tournament Works ==
* [http://songdog-strayfang.deviantart.com/art/The-Ringmaster-163000109 Elly] the Ringmaster, an anthropomorphic opossum and master of dark magic who oversees the Tapestry of Horror. Her powers? Whatever the competitors come up with.
* [http://songdog-strayfang.deviantart.com/art/The-Ringmaster-163000109 Elly] the Ringmaster, an anthropomorphic opossum and master of dark magic who oversees the Tapestry of Horror. Her powers? Whatever the competitors come up with.
* [http://king-reaper.deviantart.com/art/Smitty-for-Tapestry-of-Horrors-162371998 Smitty] the Ticket Taker, a black cat like animal made of circus peanuts and broken dreams.
* [http://king-reaper.deviantart.com/art/Smitty-for-Tapestry-of-Horrors-162371998 Smitty] the Ticket Taker, a black cat like animal made of circus peanuts and broken dreams.
* [http://amilialongtail.deviantart.com/art/NPC-Crooked-172561418 Crooked] a dragon thing who works at the concession stand and also provides meals to the competitors.
* [http://amilialongtail.deviantart.com/art/NPC-Crooked-172561418 Crooked] a dragon thing who works at the concession stand and also provides meals to the competitors.
* [http://mergebylie.deviantart.com/art/Carlotta-180058915 Carlotta] a werewolf/wolfgirl and general circus worker.
* [http://mergebylie.deviantart.com/art/Carlotta-180058915 Carlotta] a werewolf/wolfgirl and general circus worker.
* [http://monkeym0o.deviantart.com/art/Dr-Ernest-Jacobin-181832159 Dr. Ernest Jacobin] the Emperor Tamarin Monkey on-site doctor with questionable methods.
* [http://monkeym0o.deviantart.com/art/Dr-Ernest-Jacobin-181832159 Dr. Ernest Jacobin] the Emperor Tamarin Monkey on-site doctor with questionable methods.
* [http://twelvepm.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2yk7uj Megan] is an anthromorphic bat child who acts as Crooked's assistant. She's rather homicidal and chances are any food she serves will kill you.
* [http://twelvepm.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2yk7uj Megan] is an anthromorphic bat child who acts as Crooked's assistant. She's rather homicidal and chances are any food she serves will kill you.
* [http://corvusraven.deviantart.com/art/Nurse-Chair-181142022 Nurse Chair] a Klyv (rabbit kangaroo gorilla) nurse who's gender changes depending on the patient.
* [http://corvusraven.deviantart.com/art/Nurse-Chair-181142022 Nurse Chair] a Klyv (rabbit kangaroo gorilla) nurse who's gender changes depending on the patient.
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