#Maybe they’ll sing together to transverse worlds

[littlefishbigsea]

Going into part two of The Spymaster & The Priest, I’ve been diving back into a lot of ACOTAR research which really just means I’ve re-read the wiki a thousand times and obsess over Reddit theories.

That said, I’ve got my own idea of how I imagine SJM will approach Azriel and Gwyn in the next couple of books, CC3 included. It’s one shared by some across the internet but the more I think about it, the more I like the direction it takes.

That said, spoilers ahead. Don’t be mad at me.

Azriel at the end of ACOSF, seems to be going through some things. He’s lonely. He’s obsessed with having a mate, to the point of trying to usurp another’s. He’s been grounded - no more spy work. He’s all but been alienated from the River House and the House of Wind. He doesn’t strike me as the type to sit around, either. He seems lost, listless, and maybe for the first time in his life - helpless.

Gwyn on the other hand is almost directly opposite. She’s taken command over who and what she is and will become. She’s determined, driven, passionate and ready to take on the world (her returning to the Tower after the Rite seems more a plot device than PTSD to me). She wants more… cue Little Mermaid music.

That being said.

Azriel is going back with Bryce. He’ll be sent back to help with conflict, likely train Ruhn, and discover more about Truth Teller. Gwyn will go with him. Why? She understands language. Azriel doesn’t. He’ll need a translator at minimum. It’ll be Gwyn because Nesta won’t leave Cass. It’s a toss up if more characters join, but I’m convinced Az and Gwyn are going to cross worlds.

This will push them closer. Az has to rely on her to translate this new world they are both going to have to navigate, forcing them to rely on each other in ways they’ve never likely had to rely on others before. Gwyn has shown interest in multi-world theories and her work with Merrill will come in handy.

This will come with some fun, I think. Bryce dressing Gwyn in modern fashion - finally getting her out of those robes! Let’s take a moment of silence for poor Azriel who is just not going to be prepared for that scenario…

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Think of all the fun Gwyn is going to force Azriel to have in this new setting. The first time they go dancing? The food? We’ve already mentioned the fashion. Do you think Az is a jeans guy or leather pants guy? Boxer or briefs? 🤤

I’m getting distracted.

There might be some things to work out on how they get back to Prythia. I assume Az will have something to do with their fight against the Asteri - who are able to transcend worlds. Maybe Gwyn takes ownership of the Harp and sings them back.

Anyways, I wasn’t a big fan of CC2, I actually really enjoyed the first book and got too lost in the world building of the second to be able to really enjoy it. Yet, I’m curious as to how these worlds are going to come together and the eventual uniting with Aelin’s.

Also, I think Azriel’s daddy might be a sorcerer who’s chained to a lake surrounded by trees and keeps his soul in a box. Cass has claimed Az is different than other Illyrians and Rhys seems to agree that Az could destroy a High Lord, despite there being no evidence that shadowsinger ability puts them above a High Lords magic. Anyways… it’s fun to speculate.