Why Did Cardan Write Jude's Name Over And Over

Okay, let's talk about something that's been living rent-free in my brain: Cardan and his…Jude obsession.

Specifically, the whole writing-her-name-repeatedly thing.

Like, dude, we get it. You're smitten. Did he need to carve Jude into every available surface in Elfhame?

The Obvious: He's Got It Bad

First, the obvious answer. He was totally, irrevocably, head-over-heels for Jude Duarte. We all saw it coming, even if they didn't!

Writing someone's name, especially that many times, is classic lovesick behavior. Think teenage girls doodling in notebooks, but with more royal power.

He’s the High King! He could have commanded someone to write her name. But nope, he did it himself.

Possession? More Like…Affection? (Unpopular Opinion Alert!)

Now, some people say it's about possession. Marking his territory, if you will. Maybe they are right.

But I'm going to offer a slightly (okay, maybe wildly) different take. What if it was, dare I say, a little…sweet? He is a fae after all.

Hear me out! Fae don't express emotions the way humans do. Maybe carving Jude's name was his version of…a love letter.

Boredom: The True Villain of Elfhame

Let's not discount the possibility of sheer, unadulterated boredom. Being High King sounds glamorous, but probably involves a lot of paperwork.

And endless courtly intrigue that Cardan probably found incredibly tedious. What else is a fae king supposed to do during boring meetings?

Start doodling, obviously. And who's more interesting than the clever mortal girl who stole his heart and his crown?

A Secret Code? Conspiracy Theories Abound!

Of course, we can't rule out the possibility of a secret code. Maybe the number of times he wrote Jude’s name has a hidden meaning.

Maybe it's a message to the Undersea, a warning to his enemies, or the recipe for the perfect Elfhame cocktail. Who knows?

The theories are endless. But let’s be honest, it’s probably just him being a lovesick goofball.

He Just Really Liked Her Name

Okay, hear me out again. Maybe he just really liked the way her name looked. Jude. It's short, it's sharp, it's got a certain…ring to it.

Maybe he was an aspiring calligrapher in disguise! A secret hobby he kept hidden from the court. Or maybe I am thinking too much.

It’s possible, right? Okay, maybe not probable. But still!

The Fae Are Just…Weird

Let's be real. The Fae are just plain weird. They operate on a different set of rules, a different logic, a different…everything.

What seems strange or obsessive to us might be perfectly normal in Elfhame. It's like trying to understand cat behavior. You just…don't.

So maybe Cardan writing Jude's name everywhere is just…fae being fae.

Ultimately, It's Romantic (In a Twisted Way)

No matter the reason, the image of Cardan obsessively writing Jude's name is undeniably…romantic. In a dark, twisted, fae-approved way.

It shows how deeply he felt for her. How consumed he was by her. And how much he was willing to defy expectations for her.

So, while it might seem a little over the top, maybe even a little creepy, I choose to see it as a testament to their epic, chaotic love story.

So, Why Did He Do It?

The real answer? We'll probably never know for sure. Maybe it was a combination of all of these reasons. Or none of them!

But that's the beauty of Cardan and Jude's relationship. It's always a little bit mysterious, a little bit unpredictable, and a whole lot captivating.

And honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way. Would you?

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a sudden urge to write “Cardan” all over my notebook.

Don’t judge me.