#Hofas

[silverflameataraxia]

I know there's some Nessian shippers who don't see anything wrong with Cassian's behavior because Nesta doesn't need him to stick up for her, but...that's the same with every SJM female. None of her female characters need their mate's to stick up for them, but yet all of them do. Bryce addressed this in either CC2 or CC3, when she said that she didn't need Hunt to stick up for her, but she knew that he would, and she loved that he did. There's no reason Nesta can't be treated with the same respect as every other SJM female.

SJM wrote the Ember bonus chapter to set the stage for the next book. She specifically chose to highlight Cassian not sticking up for Nesta, him not protecting her, and just generally him not caring about her emotional well-being. We're supposed to notice that. We're supposed to be asking why. What's going on with Nessian?

We know Nesta's story isn't over yet, so whatever's going on with them, her emotional state in that bonus chapter is going to fuel her story arc next book. Is Cassian going to get a redemption arc where he finally starts sticking up for his mate? Is Nessian going to be an example of a mated couple who just isn't right for each other?

Nesta doesn't need Cassian to stick up for her, but she clearly wants him to.

[rainingriversofyou]

Starborn, Fireheart & Lady Death - CC, TOG & ACOTAR

Artist: renata_watsonn

[melphss]

@nestaarcheronweek | Day 01: Queen of Queens

“We heard about you down here. You are the one the sea and the wind and the earth whispered of.”

“Nesta.”

“You took from the Cauldron itself.”

“Come with me, Queen of Queens, and we shall return what was once lost.”

-  Chapter 54, A Court of Silver Flames.

Nesta has been referenced more than once as a queen in the books, and perhaps this is a portent for what the future holds for her. Maybe not exactly as queen, but as ruler of the Dusk Court.

In this art, me and Luana wanted to represent Nesta as it's High Lady, holding her two swords: Cauldron made Ataraxia and Starsword/Gwydion. And we couldn't have loved more how @gessueter brought this idea to life.

Art by: @gessueter

Commissioned by: @melphss and Luana

Characters belongs to: Sarah J. Maas

[ayjaydee]

Tharion Ketos and Ithan Holstrom share a single brain cell, but neither of them has it. Who knows where it is? Not them, that’s for sure.

[xouru]

CRESCENT CITY EXCLUSIVE CHAPTERS

Please note that English is not my first language also I re-writed it from photos so there might be some errors.

HOUSE OF SKY AND BREATH

1. Bryce & Hunt Waterstones

2. Ruhn Books-a-Million

3. Tharion Target

HOUSE OF FLAME AND SHADOW

1. Bryce & Danika Indie

2. Bryce & Hunt Barnes & Noble

3. Bryce, Nesta & Azriel Walmart

4. Ember & Randall Books-a-Million

5. Ruhn & Linda Target

[cassianandfenrysaremyboyos]

Azriel running back to tell Rhys that Bryce stole Truth Teller

[gracieart]

“When we stop again… can you show me how that contraption works?” … “Trying to figure out what it does has been driving us all crazy.”

Genuinely cannot believe this was a canon scene. Had to go and draw this as soon as I read it.

[turesti]

Just finished HOFAS & my only thought is:

[iocaisaint]

I don't know how to explain but one thing I'll always love about Nesta is her accomplishments and how she's seen in the eyes of canon vs how they genuinely don't register to her (like not in a humble way she genuinely just never thinks about)

like she's able to circumvent a high lords glamour through pure strength of will

she then treks on a 4 day round trip through wolf country in the dead of winter to go get her sister back, simply because it wasn't right she was taken when the family has only benefitted from that

this leads into ACOMAF where Feyre thinks about asking Rhysand if he can force Nesta's hand if she doesn't agree to host (daemati powers) and then questions if he could even do it to Nesta

We've got literal gods talking about some Nesta "you're the one the wind whispered about" in ACOWAR

her having the King off Hybern scared as a human simply because she pointed a finger at him

Then there's the king slaying obviously

Then at some point between ACOFAS & ACOSF she manages to deal with her terror of bathtubs through pure exposure therapy and no outside help

Then there's the weapons she made

Not being able to be contained by Rhys at the height of her power (+ him admitting that she scares)

Kelpie slaying, dread trove, pure death etc.

Then there's the mother imbuing her power into Nesta's friendship bracelets? This one was genuinely crazy

Her managing those 10,000 steps that were difficult for even the bat boys on nothing but strong thighs and spite!

This is one I hate but the IC just throwing her at any single man (Helion & Eris) in Pyrthian to get what they want and it working

Holding the pass for Gwyn & Em, murdering Briallyn, stopping time, making a deal with a soup pot, having a one on one with the mother and saving Nyx, Feyre and Rhys in one morning

Then HOFAS she's calling up the dread trove through universes and slaying the wyrm, getting Gwydion and going down as saviour of another universe

This entire moment>>>>>> "Rhys nodded without looking at the warrior, and focused all his fury on Nesta. To her credit, the female stood stiff-backed, chin high. Imperious and unbending. Ember couldn't help but admire her.

Rhysand’s violet-blue eyes guttered into pure darkness at the challenge in Nesta’s expression, her stance. A predator recognizing a worthy opponent—and unsheathing its talons. His hands curled at his sides, as if invisible claws were forming."

Then we get into Nesta's pov and her only desires are to go home to her man, hang out with Emerie & Gwyn, get her hands on a pegasus, read smutty books and eat chocolate cake 😭

I may not like how her story went but I'll always appreciate that this part of her stayed the same

[ladydeatharcheron]

The fact that executing Nesta was even a debate in hofas…

Inner circle, they could never make me like you.

[midnightbluhm]

A Nesta Drawing! I’ve been thinking about that bonus chapter in the last crescent city book and how much she seems to still be misunderstood and mistreated by those around her!!! I feel like there are still some dynamic shifts that need to happen with Nesta and the Inner circle in the upcoming books….

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[silverflameataraxia]

My favorite Az moments in this entire series have been with Nesta and Gwyn 🥰

Az calmly asking Nesta why she isn't training. Not as a means to insult her, but just asking because he cares about her and her feelings. Nesta being so worried about Az in the Bog of Oorid that she demands that Cassian leave her in a tree so he can go back to rescue Az. Az being absolutely frantic when they can't find Nesta in the Bog. Nesta and Az dancing together. Nesta going up to talk to Az, and comfort him, when she notices him being more aloof than usual at Winter Solstice. Az buying her a present specifically for her, knowing she wasn't able to buy him a gift in return, and giving it to her in front of everyone. Nesta being so excited that she jumps up and flings her arms around Az. Az chuckling and squeezing her gently. Nesta trying so hard to get Az to smile at her. Az and Nesta going back-to-back to fight the Middengard Wyrm. Az coaxing the Mask off of Nesta, grabbing her as she falls and bringing her to his chest, stroking her hair gently. Nesta and Az walking side by side after that ordeal, not wanting to be too far from each other. Nesta sticking up for Az when Bryce calls him a creep. Az boasting about Nesta spectacularly beheading the King of Hybern. Az saying Nesta is someone he loves and asking for her forgiveness, to which she says that there's nothing to forgive. Az quickly flinging his arm in front of Nesta to protect her when the door to the chamber starts to open. Nesta using her magic to let Az through the wards, which he walks through without a shred of fear. Az and Nesta working in perfect tandom to distract Bryce and to try and gain an advantage over Vesperus. Injured Nesta leaning against Az for support.

Az wrapping Gwyn in his cloak after she endures an incredibly traumatic event. Az originally wanting to be alone, but staying with Gwyn, even after she gives him an out. Gwyn teasing Az. Gwyn is comfortable around Az enough to practice cutting the ribbon with him watching. Az showing her how to properly rotate her blade and not once thinking of his scarred hands, even though she's staring right at them. Gwyn is absolutely irreverent to Az being a shadowsinger. Gwyn causing Az's shadows to sing and dance. Az, who normally has an unreadable face, has admiration and quiet encouragement shining from his face while watching Gwyn prepare to cut the ribbon. Gwyn challenging Az.

And then, of course, there's the fact that Az is rarely surprised by people... and both Gwyn and Nesta surprise him within days of each other. Gwyn surprises him by asking if he sings, and then Nesta surprises him a few days later by laughing 😍

[rainingriversofyou]

Lidia Cervos, The Hind

Ruhn Danaan, Crown Prince of the Valbaran Fae

Bryce Adelaide Quinlan, Heir to the Starborn Fae

Hunt Athalar, The Umbra Mortis

Crescent City - Art by Lua / luaartiste

[the-shadowsingers-whore]

hofas bonus chapter masterlist

ruhn and lidia

bryce and hunt

bryce and danika

ember and randall

bryce, nesta, and azriel

[oristian]

High Lord and High Lady of the Dusk Court

@nessianweek Day Six — Legends and Destiny

“You said you had an eight-pointed star tattooed on you,” Bryce explained. “And you found the chamber with the eight-pointed star in the Prison, too.”

Nesta lifted her head. “So?”

“So I want you to take the Starsword.” Bryce held the blade between them. “Gwydion—whatever you call it here. The age of the Starborn is over on Midgard. It ends with me.”

“I don’t understand.” But Bryce began backing toward the portal, taking Hunt’s hand, and smiled again at the female, at her mate, at their world, as the Northern Rift began to close.

“I think that eight-pointed star was tattooed on you for a reason. Take that sword and go figure out why.” — HOFAS

My biggest theory is that Nesta and Cassian will help to revive the Dusk Court and the land—and the Mother—will choose them to rule as High Lord and High Lady.

I want to thank @lulybot-blog for this incredible artwork that depicts that scene so well! I am so in awe of this piece and of your talent!

ART CREDIT @lulybot-blog

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[naariel]

Bryce Quinlan ✨️