#Halduron

[kaelsleftverdantsphere]

Once again back with the silly agenda

[sylrela]

why are you blue 🤨🤨

[artoriyasart]

Last comic for the day, I wanted to reunite sylv with her friends and family.

[lorbitele]

Hal🌝

[syrosaur]

I will die on this hill

[akasika]

more sketches! and i'm still allergic to full render

[hallafall]

Protective 2

[reesespudding]

Unfortunately I've fallen too deep inside the rabbit hole and needed to share this with the world! (Bc my friends aren't into WoW like me 😞)

[spellbound037]

I mean, it's not exactly like Lor'themar gets much of a choice...

This is for you Romkael shippers out there btw, if you are not one of those Romkael shippers out there, this isn't for you.

So let's flashback to Anasterian's reign real quick. Near the end of his life, Anasterian is getting weaker. Fearing that he may falter, he places Belo'vir Salonar as his second in command. Sylvanas, while a good military leader, is just that. A military leader. Belo'vir is:

Well versed in the magic that this kingdom was built on

Incredibly intelligent

Quick witted

Married to Vandellor, the main religious leader of Quel'thalas, cementing his power (Semi-canon)

And last but not least, set up with an heir. Rommath.

These are all qualities that Rommath shares.

He's well versed in both Arcane magic, the power that Quel'thalas was built on, and Fel magic, the power it was saved (and doomed) by.

He's remarkably intelligent, as well as having a death glare that could probably actually kill (it's how Kael'thas died lmao)

He's the adoptive sibling of Liadrin, the current religious leader

He's set up with Astalor in line to take over his position, and if Astalor can't, he has Esara, and if Esara can't, he has a whole host of other people (HC: Including Cindrethresh, one of the most talented assassins and warriors in recorded and probably unrecorded history. Ya can't tell me Mx. Bloodthirsty "Please sit down Cindre you're scaring Viridia" won't join the group known for being merciless demon massacrists with minimal moral restraints.)

And most importantly (ROMKAEL TIME BITCHES) he was engaged to Kael'thas. We don't know how Thalassian succession works, but that sets him as a prime candidate for the throne.

So. Rommath is:

The heir of Belo'vir, who was in the position that a queen would have held

The person who would have been monarch-consort if Kael hadn't died

The only member of Silvermoon's triumvirate who has an heir

A man who has ties in the church

Patriotic (Not metaphorical government dick sucker)

Smart enough to maneuver himself into this position

Smart enough to get out of this position if he needs to

Basically the savior of the elven race after he made the conversion spell that makes Fel magic safe to consume

It's not looking good for Halduron, or hell, Lor'themar if Rommath wants the throne. Hal is a good military leader, but he doesn't have the political standing to get very far. Lia is too tied to the Church for separation of Church and State to let her rule. Thalyssra doesn't even have a claim to the throne, and even if she did, doesn't have enough backing by the military for her to rule.

Pretty much we get a council or we get Rommath. I honestly don't care. I really like Rommath.

the wiki:  With the fall of the Sunstrider dynasty, Quel'Thalas no longer has a clear line of succession. If Lor'themar were to fall, it is possible that in the absence of a designated successor, Grand Magister Rommath would come into power; his current station is arguably the highest in the kingdom below Lor'themar’s. Alternatively, power might pass to Halduron Brightwing as Quel'Thalas��� military leader.

lor’themar: neither of them it would be liadrin thanks 

[nattvingen]

Blood Elf Focused Fic Recs (2020+)

I wanted to highlight some newer works that haven't accumulated as many hits as the older fics perhaps, so here's my list of belf fics that have come out in the past few years! And the theme seems to be "Rommath", I'll be real. Do check out the authors, many of them have more fics to read, these are just a few of my favorites!

As always, ships and ratings and tags vary, so do be careful and responsible for your own fic consumption! <3

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first times & first experiences by hail_hex

Explicit | Rommath/Halduron | Transman!Hal, Dom/sub, Bondage, Magic use for sex, Banter

Halduron is easy, without a doubt, but he is not easy to pin down, to hold down, or to keep down. It takes a steadier, heavier, and more consistent hand than anyone so far has ever had, he supposes. Hardly anyone is willing to use the force it takes, whether it’s about their personal preferences or his standing or a mix of both, and those who are have thus far lacked either the ethical code that such force necessitates or the nerve to keep from folding in the face of the most light, playful resistance. He knows both types well enough without testing the waters to know it’s not worth the metaphorical dice roll. And maybe it’s something about Rommath, too. He can’t be sure and doesn’t particularly care either way, but it wouldn’t surprise him.

(I LOVE this one!!! It's smoking hot, and their dynamic is so fun, and Hal is such a shitster (affectionate) and gets what he deserves for it: just the way I always imagine these two together! Magic should be used in sex MORE, especially when talking blood elves, this is everything one could hope for and more <3)

The sunshine and the sound of the heart by syrosaur

Explicit | Rommath/Aethas | Dom/sub, Age difference, Office sex, Mutual pining while still fucking

Rommath never mixes personal matters with professional ones. In Aethas' case, he had long ago lost the line between personal and professional.

(These two are a MESS, emotionally, and I for one love it <3 They have this tension and struggle between them, a constant push-and-pull, and barriers built up so tall that they can't seem to get through them – not that this stops them from still fucking about their feelings!!! Steaming hot smut with a touch of character study sprinkled in, this is peak Rom/Aethas to me 👌)

A House and Everything by mikacolt

Teen | Halduron/Aethas | Magic injuries, Cabin fic, Only one bed

Aethas and Halduron go for a walk.

(The worldbuilding sprinkled in here, and the characterizations, it's so, so fun and nice, everything is wonderful and nothing hurts :'3 Their dialog is so sweet and the warmth built between them as they explore the forest of Quel'Thalas is a balm on the soul <3)

Bring Me My Blades by mikacolt

Gen | Aethas & Lor'themar | Purge of Dalaran, Missing scene, Hurt/comfort, Character study

Aethas arrives in Silvermoon just after being kicked out of Dalaran. He only has a short time to catch his breath before Lor'themar wants to talk to him.

(Aethas ;_; After the Purge, he is lost and unmoored... Good thing he finds someone to lean on, someone who will talk sense until he can find his footing again. Poignant and solemn, I love anything dealing with the aftermath of that event and this hits all the right notes for me <3)

Collisions by Aliffo

Gen | Belo'vir/Vandellor | Meet-cute, Fluff

When Apprentice Belo’vir’s arcane familiar slips his grasp and collides with the legs of a young priest, Belo’vir seizes the opportunity to strike up a conversation. A short, fluffy tale of Belo’vir and Vandellor first meeting many, many years ago.

(The former Grand Magister and High Priest as young men, and their first meeting! ;w; These two! I think they're so precious here, young and fumbling and a little awkward but so sweetly sincere, it's really wonderful <3)

Rise with the Sun by Sunstrider

Teen | Kael'thas/Rommath | Domestic fluff, Character study, Bittersweet

Kael'thas tries to convince Rommath to spend a late morning with him. Rommath is recalcitrant.

(A morning spent together, a prince and his closest advisor... It's a gently soft snapshot of a morning probably like so many others but with such a punch to the feels at the end. If you like warm, intimate mornings dappled in sunshine and fragrant with tea, this fic is for you :'3)

Temples by thisdyingbreed

Explicit | Lor'themar/Rommath | Heavy themes, Dubious consent, Grief, Depression, Alcohol abuse, Drunk sex

All Rommath wants to do is remember the past, but the present keeps mocking him.

(This one is actually incredible, especially if you enjoy being stabbed repeatedly in the heart. I'd say, read with caution, when you're in a stable mindset. Maybe I'm exaggerating a little, but this fic always takes me out at the knees with how painfully accurate the loss and grief and despair is portrayed... I adore it, but man, it is heavy. Take care of yourselves!)

Across the Grand Magister's Desk by asimina

Explicit | Rommath/Aethas/Lor'themar | Dom/sub, Office sex, Exhibitionism, Humiliation, Spitroasting

As Grand Magister, many of Rommath's afternoons are spent behind his desk, hard at work. Occasionally, Aethas is invited to join so long as he follows the rules. His patience is tested.

(Aethas spends a VERY special afternoon in the Grand Magister's office, with some friends! Aethas' struggle is so compelling, and this whole thing is fucking hot as hell start to finish... Aethas has One Task, but will he manage it? Read to find out!)

On a Wisp of Smoke by asimina

Explicit | Halduron/Rommath+Aethas | WIP, Recreational drug use, Flirting, Developing relationship, High sex, Exhibitionsim, Threesome

Rommath needs to relax, something he hasn’t managed on his own in quite some time. A certain Ranger-General makes it his sole mission to help him do so, aided by bloodthistle and relentless charms. Inspired by Lorbitele’s gorgeous art, Bloodthistle. <3

(Halduron is the bane of Rommath's existence... Such a sexy, sexy bane... Like the classic pulling on the proverbial pigtails, Halduron talks Rommath into getting some herbal aid with him, all to help him relax, of course! Like a good friendly colleague would. I bet you anything that things are going to escalate soon enough >:3c)

a first time by av1102

Mature | Halduron/Lor'themar/Rommath | Pre-polyamory

"...but Halduron figured that's where his “intimate” relationship with the Grand Magister ended. He was thrilled to learn that he was wrong."

(Halduron goes to surprise his man, only to get more than he bargained for...! Short but sweet, and one of the fics that made me really enjoy the idea of them as a trio, so I simply must pay my respects <3)

Dal Segno by asimina

Teen | Rommath/Aethas | Pre-relationship, Poker

The monthly poker night at Sunfury Spire has a new addition at the table. Despite being off his game all evening, Rommath goes all in, hoping lady luck is on his side.

(Aethas plays poker for the very first time, against the leadership of Quel'Thalas, what happens next will shock you! But really though, this is such a fun one, full of banter and then some warm heart, to boot <3 These two are always such a delightful combo, I think.)

Anikostosis by Kangoo

Teen | Kael'thas/Illidan | Soulmates, Grief, Hurt/comfort

Anikostosis /aˈnikostosɪs/ From the Greek aníko (ανήκω), belong, and nóstos (νόστος), the act of returning or going back, an arrival, a safe journey home. The act of coming back home and finding it unchanged — or rather finding it has changed in the same way that you have, so that you are still welcome in spite of, or even because of, the difference. In which Kael'thas lives to fight another day, and tries to keep the world from falling apart.

(Last year it finally happened. It dropped. The long-awaited part three of the grand Kael/Illidan soulmate epic, dealing with the period between Burning Crusade up to Legion. It deals with what losing his soulmate does to Kael'thas who survives Outland and now has to lead his people through the many conflicts and events that followed, and the friends who backed him up and stood by his side for it. Great ensemble cast, fantastic worldbuilding, and a whooping 86k words!)

Blood and Filigree by Aliffo

Teen | Rommath/Kael'thas | Major character death, Backstory, Worldbuilding, Magic bonds, Bittersweet

When Archmage Rommath is approached in Dalaran by Prince Kael’thas with a request to aid him in a secret research project, he is drawn into a strange web of mysterious ancient sigils and forbidden magic. Still, Rommath is nothing if not a pragmatist and if it helps him achieve his eventual goal of becoming grand magister, he can’t turn the offer down. Nor can he refuse a request to work with the charming prince, who he quickly finds himself falling for. The spectre of his research haunts him for many years as he returns to Silvermoon to work under Grand Magister Belo’vir, and then still when he must deal with the scourge invasion and its aftermath. A backstory fic for Grand Magister Rommath that imagines how his life in Dalaran may have been, and how he came to work with and become close to Prince Kael’thas, and then continues the story up to the events of Magister’s Terrace.

(54k! I recently read this to make this list accurate! It had been open in a tab for ages but I just never got around to it, hah, you know how it is...! This follows Rommath's entire relationship with Prince Kael'thas with such incredibly engaging worldbuilding filling out the blanks left by the game. The characterizations are fantastic, this truly reads like a young Rommath and all that implies, with his ambition to make something of himself. The story is engaging and a real page-turner with a wonderfully fleshed-out supporting cast. A must read, honestly, even with the inevitable canon end! It feels earned, and bittersweet in equal measures. Genuinely one of the best fics I've read in this fandom, one I couldn't put down until it was done! <3)

Duty and Ambition by asimina

Explicit | Rommath/Kael'thas | Regency romance, Secret relationship, Mutual pining, Breaking up, Hurt/comfort, POV swap

Kael’thas and Rommath’s roles have been dictated since the very beginning: prince and servant to the crown. Kael’thas has been taught he’s to marry for status, his duty to Quel’Thalas as the sole Sunstrider heir. Rommath is unable to put aside the thought that his secret dalliance with Kael'thas might mean more to him than either would care to admit.

(67k! Same situation as above, actually I think I opened the tabs at about the same time and was paralyzed with too much potential goodness, whoops. First part of a series, this is a sweeping romance if I've ever read one, and as with all great romances there is plenty of turmoil and trouble to be had along the way! In this one the regency vibe is so real, it's all high society drama with its titillating scandals and pearl-clutching, written so convincingly authentic <3 It truly is a story about duty and ambition and love, above all – at times heartbreakingly painful, this fic is another one I had a hard time putting down once I started it. And there's already more bits to follow!)

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These are the fics I could think of, and I really hope you give them all a try! The authors are all phenomenal and surely have much more excellence to come, and remember: leave a kudos if you liked it, and a comment if you want to let the author know why! <3

[kaelsleftverdantsphere]

Cake'nuts, my love

[sylrela]

day 18 of drawing halduron

he has a headache 😿

[relamune]

the guy of all time (saw a meme n thought of him)

[lorbitele]

Bloodthistle

[syrosaur]

I apologise to everyone in this fandom

[akasika]

"i guess we're a family now"