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I'm really looking forward to seeing what the conclave is all about. Some people suggested it's a battle royale between the noviciates, but that would be extreme, especially if the only survivor isn't compatible with the AI. Dead end then.

We're told repeatedly that it's the Commander's spirit that makes the choice. Maybe ALIE 2 interfaces / connects to the noviciate's brain and run a number of simulations to see whether the noviciate is wise, compassionate and strong - the three pillars of being a commander as told in episode "Watch The Thrones".

These simulations induced in the brain may be so intense, that if you fail, you die (as in the movie 'Insurgent'). But if you pass the trials, you ascend by joining fully with ALIE 2.

Ontari is expected to be back, but she was never trained by Lexa or Titus. Her only instructions came from the Ice Nation queen. And I don't expect her to follow the rules and I wouldn't be suprised if she went all 'Anakin-Skywalker' on the other noviciates, just to eliminate the competition and grab the throne. :)

Then two options:

1- She doesn't want to go through the trials, and she may have to kill Titus or get him killed. He shot his Heda, so that might be easy. Her atttention would then be on Arkadia. The war would be on. And maybe Clarke would be instructed by Titus to locate the mysterious noviciate number 8 from Lexa's own conclave, as the only remaining candidate for ALIE 2 and last flicker of hope to put things right.

2- She goes through the actual conclave. I seriously doubt she would be fully compatible with ALIE 2. She might actually die. In the event there are no other nightbloods, can ALIE 2 remain dormant until a suitable host is found? Becca says its very own existence is dependant on the human race. From a narrative standpoint, if Clarke was to be a temporary host for ALIE 2, we would be able to experience the conclave through her eyes. Could be really interesting. And given she's not a nightblood, she won't be able to keep ALIE 2 in her forever, but it would be long enough to confront ALIE 1. After that, her brain might not be able to cope (information overload). it will then be a race against time to find noviciate number 8.

I'm really curious about this noviciate that survived Lexa's conclave. Could it be a relative of Lexa (parent or sibling)? Might bring closure to Clarke.

In any case, I hope number 8 brings a chance to explore more of the world (new characters, new allies/enemies).

I do hope we keep ALIE 2 in Season 4. There's so much to explore with this concept.

What are your thoughts on noviciate number 8?