#Nehemia and Elentiya

[acourtofquestions]

The Assassin and The Princess

a Crown of Midnight exclusive scene

from the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas

This story belongs to its writer Sarah J. Maas & the many affiliates it may concern. I claim NO ownership of this story, and give full credit to said parties.

[rainingriversofyou]

Nehemia x Celaena

“I name you Elentiya." She kissed the assassin's brow. "I give you this name to use with honour, to use when other names grow too heavy. I name you Elentiya, 'Spirit That Could Not Be Broken.”

—Throne Of Glass

Artist: diabolical_victorian_cat

[blodgmonster]

Throne of Glass reread thoughts that no one on earth asked for.

-- Duke Perrington throws her to the floor. IT'S HIM IT'S HIM KILL HIM NOW DONT YOU FUCKING TOUCH HER YOU PRICK.

-- ""Your Highness," Chaol Westfall snapped at her.

"What?" Celaena asked." Responding to 'Your Highness' because she fucking is. Oh, you beautiful, sassy bitch, I love you 💗

-- "Still the image haunted his dreams throughout the night: a lovely girl gazing at the stars, and the stars who gazed back" echoes of ACOTAR

-- If Endovier isn't based on Auschwitz, I'll eat my hat.

-- Celaena chucking a flowerpot at Kaltain. Priceless.

-- "She saw the floor first. Red marble, its white veins illuminated in the light of the sun." Like a children's hospital.

-- Nothung. Dumbass name.

-- obsidian is a favorite of mine, and SJM just runs its good name through the dirt with all these obsidian eyes and the towers.

-- A complaint I've heard about this book before is how often someone sneaks up on Celaena while she's asleep. "She's an assassin! No one should be able to sneak up on her ever!" I'm sorry, are YOU able to control how deeply you sleep? Because I can't. I'll sleep through a thunderstorm and then get woken up by a child laughing outside. Like...it is what it is and I don't think it's something you can TRAIN. Besides which, she's spent a year in a death camp. She probably had to sleep through a lot of horrible noises.

-- "I can act and talk like a lady if it pleases me." Okay, Toph.

-- NEHEMIA

-- Chaol asking about her scars, "What did you do to deserve it?" Why don’t you SHUT THE FUCK UP? How could you ask someone who had been a SLAVE in a DEATH CAMP for a YEAR what she did to DESERVE being WHIPPED? He really is a piece of shit and I will never understand what Celeana and Yrene and Nesryn see in him. How does this grumpy loser keep pulling tens? They can do better.

-- hey look, it's The Walking Dead which had a cameo in Crescent City.

-- "The Duke was ambitious, but certainly not a threat to the castle or its inhabitants." DING DONG, YOU WERE WRONG!!!!

-- sweet baby Fleetfoot!!

-- I understand why Celeana didn't pick Dorian. He's the son of the man who destroyed your world (even if he is handsome, charming, loves books, and gives you a puppy. I'd be a goner for him). But to choose Chaol instead? Ugh. Just wait and hope for better things. Like Rowan. Or even Nox. Like CHAOL after SAM? Major downgrade, babe.

-- Kaltain having a peacock themed gown and mask at the ball reminds me of the wicked stepsister in Ever After. Excellent reference or fun coincidence?

-- "I name you Elentiya, 'Spirit That Could Not Be Broken.'" Oh, Nehemia. You deserved so much better. You deserved to live to see Aelin put things right.

-- "I've never had a pet. I never wanted one." Jesus, what kind of sociopath are you, Chaol?? Ugh. Massive red flag for me.

-- Nehemia giving her the staff. Hell yeah.

-- "it make no difference if my name's Celaena or Lillian or Bitch, because I'd still beat you no matter what you call me. " THAT'S MY GIRL

-- The plot is so...simple when you compare it to Kingdom of Ash. But it's still SO good.

[polelover91]

Human Relationships and One Woman's Fight for Freedom: Throne of Glass

"I name you Elentiya." She kissed the assassin's brow. "I give you this name to use with honour, to use when other names grow too heavy. I name you Elentiya, 'Spirit That Could Not Be Broken." ~Princess Nehemia, Sarah J. Maas, "Throne of Glass"

Written By: Lauren Long Date Published: July 31, 2024 Photo by Keith Pottinger on Pexels.com “We all bear scars,…Mine just happen to be more visible than most.” ~Celaena Sardothien, Sarah J. Maas, Throne of Glass Hello all, Happy Wednesday! As we head into August, I thought I would finish off July with Throne of Glass, the first book in Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series.  �� I bought…

[acourtofquestions]

ALL👏OF👏THEM — I LOVE THEM TOO MUCH!!!

Impossible but okay using this to add on😅😂🥰🫶 cause fun:

Feyre Archeron the High Lady of the Night Court

Gwyn Berdera

Rhysand the High Lord of the Night Court

Azriel the ShadowSinger

Nesta Archeron

“Mor” Morrigan (I miss you babe)

Elain Archeron (can’t wait for her book)

Cassian

Emerie of Illyria

The House (it counts as a character in ACOSF for me)

The Valkyrie

Nyx Archeron

Lucien Vanserra

Amren (I want a prequel)

Vassa the Queen (I need to know more)

Viviane the High Lady of the Winter Court (I am dubbing her High Lady)

Tarquin the High Lord of the Summer Court (I liked him more at first)

Helion the High Lord of the Day Court

Clotho the Priestess

Nuala & Cerridwen

Alis (okay I wish she’d done more for Feyre but I do love her)

The Suriel (idk why the death scene got me but it did)

Madja the Healer (she deserves more credit for saving everyone all the time)

Lady Autumn (I think she has a story to tell)

This one was very hard!

Fleetfoot

Aelin Ashryver Galathynius / Elentiya / Celaena Sardothien / Lillian Gordaina

Lysandra Ennar

Rowan Whitethorn

Fenrys Moonbeam

Abraxos

Asterin Blackbeak

Yrene Towers

Sam Cortland

Dorian Havilliard

Manon Blackbeak

Elide Lochan

Aedion Ashryver

The Thirteen

Nesryn Faliq (severely underrated imo)

Chaol Westfall (I have forgiven him for the record)

Emrys

Lorcan

Evangeline (again she belongs higher but there’s too many beloveds)

Elena Galathynius (I still can’t decide if I love hate or feel sorry for you)

Lady Marion Lochan (you deserve honorary first for the woman you are)

Nox Owen (I just love him okay lol)

Sorrel Blackbeak (genius bb)

Nehemia Ytger (you are the light of Ellywe but I’m still hurt by your plots & I cried a lot over you for Celaena)

Gavriel (I need a cadre book with backstory)

Rhiannon Crochan

Mort (hope your ok buddy)

Borte

Ansel of Briarcliff (you’ve grown on me & I can appreciate the vibes)

Sartaq

Vesta Blackbeak (I just love her ok)

Kadara the Ruk

The Rukhen

Luca

Madam Florine (ballet queen)

Kasida (I was horse girl kid what can I say)

Sayed Faliq (thank you for protecting my bbs & making good bread)

Murtaugh Allsbrook (thank you for protecting & standing up for my babies)

Queen Evelyn Ashryver (I remember Aelin)

Ren Allsbrook (I need to know you better bro)

Falkan

Ghislaine Blackbeak (another genius)

Hasar (ToD was an og no, but KoA ok)

Sorscha (I wish we had more time)

The Mute Master

Rolfe the Pirate lord (I want you to be a better character)

Kaltain Rompier (you deserve more)

Ilias of the Silent Assassins

Mala Fire-Bringer (your cool but I kinda hate you)

Petrah Blueblood (I want to love you & have a good vibe you might have more beneath the surface & save the day)

King Rhoe Galathynius

Brannon Galathynius (I feel sorry for you & it’s not really all your fault & your ghost talks are kinda cool)

Hafiza the Healer on High (I like you but why do I never fully trust you?)

Ben (rip 0.5 seconds bro)

Essar (your kinda cool)

If they made it onto the list it means they ARE in the list… I’m sure I missed a few though😅😂🤣 I also haven’t finished KoA or began CC yet so we shall see!

6 fictional characters that you relate to (thank you @luthientinuvielss for the tag! this is my first time doing something like this.)

1. Candace Flynn - Phineas and Ferb

2. Coraline Jones - Coraline (fuck Neil Gaiman)

3. Claudia - Interview With the Vampire

4. Lydia Deetz - Beetlejuice

5. Lottie Matthews - Yellowjackets

6. Lisbeth Salander - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

I have to add: honorable mention to Laura Palmer from Twin Peaks

No pressure tag: @whisperingmidnights @enobariasdistrict2 @lovelygwyneth @bluiela @edreavie @goghwilde @illbdamned

[mrproperpuppet]

Throne of Glass - Chapter 43

- SPOILERS AHEAD -

Nehemia took Celaena's hand in her warm, dry one. Celaena opened her eyes, but stared at the wall across the room.

Nehemia squeezed her hand. "You're my dearest friend, Celaena. It hurt me -hurt me more than I realized it would- to have things become so cold between us. To see you look at me with such distrust in your eyes. And I don't want to ever see you look at me like that again. So I wish to give you what I have given to few before." Her dark eyes shone. "Names are not important. It's what lies inside of you that matters. I know what you went through in Endovier. I know what my people endure there, day after day. But you did not let the mines harden you; you did not let it shame your soul into cruelty."

The princess traced a mark on her hand, her finger pressing into Celaena's skin. "You bear many names, and so I shall name you as well." Her hand rose to Celaena's forehead and he drew an invisible mark. "I name you Elentiya." She kissed the assassin's brow. "I give you this name to use with honour, to use when other name grow too heavy. I name you Elentiya. 'Spirit That Could Not Be Broken'."

[brilliant-book-quotes]

"Names are not important. It's what lies inside of you that matters."

Nehemia Ytger, Throne Of Glass

[bronson]

@faenet event: friendships  → nehemia and aelin celaena

Nehemia was gone. That vibrant, fierce, loving soul; the princess who had been called the Light of Eyllwe; the woman who had been a beacon of hope—just like that, as if she were no more than a wisp of candlelight, she was gone. When it had mattered most Celaena hadn't been there. Nehemia was gone.

[lady-of-perranth]

CRYIN BC ITS ELENTIYA 

and also this is my fav movie 

[pocthroneofglass]

poc throne of glass: ELENTIYA

She kissed the assassin's brow. "I give you this name to use with honour, to use when other names grow too heavy.

[monaokami]

Friendly reminder

The princess traced a mark on her hand, her fingers pressing into Celaena’s skin. “You bear many names, and so I shall name you as well.” Her hand rose to Celaena’s forehead and she drew an invisible mark. “I name you Elentiya.” She kissed the assassin’s brow. “I give you this name to use with honor, to use when other names grow too heavy. I name you Elentiya, ‘Spirit That Could Not Be Broken.’ ” Celaena was held in place. She could feel the name fall upon her like a shimmering veil.  - Throne of Glass

So... what will those marks do? ;)

The amazing @catchdreamstomorrow mentioned in comment, that it can mean Aelin is not nameless anymore! What a thing that would be! Did Nehemia do it on purpose? Was it against Elena’s commands, or she knew about it? whyisoctobersofaraway?

[acourtofquestions]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONehemia calling Celaena a coward HITS DIFFERENT after finishing The Assassin’s Blade

[turquoisediamonds]

Nehemia was a lesbian and 100% in love with Aelin/Celaena/Lillian/Elentiya.

[the-fireheart-weekly]

Nehemia Ytger, Princess of Eyllwe 2/3 For the second part of Nehemia’s entry in the project, we have a quote from Throne of Glass. Stay tuned for the last part of Nehemia’s entry in the project! ;) Quote belongs to Sarah J. Maas, from her Throne of Glass series Made using the app Quote Maker #nehemia #eyllwe #princess #art #artwork #bookquote #digital artwork #throneofglass #crownofmidnight #heiroffire #queenofshadows #empireofstorms #towerofdawn #kindgomofash #celeana #aelin #elentiya #digitalart #characterdesign #procreate #procreateart #procreatedrawing #procreateartist #illustration #characterart #sarahjmaas #sarahjmaasbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/B-mv9ouJfiI/?igshid=37ucr2wtopfd

[alexandratherouxart]

#inktober2019 Day 22: Regal “I name you Elentiya." She kissed the assassin's brow. "I give you this name to use with honour, to use when other names grow too heavy. I name you Elentiya, 'Spirit That Could Not Be Broken.” Nehemia Ytger Throne of Glass . . . . . . . #LiteraryLadies #BookBabes #fictionalfemmes #fanart #sarahjmaas #throneofglass #nehemiaytger #elentiya #regal #nehemia #queen #tog #sjm #characterdesign https://www.instagram.com/p/B37uURznZ6d/?igshid=1uh8odfcy8dem

[elriell]

Throne of Glass: Re-Read Brief Thoughts/Moments

“I will not be afraid. For a year, those words had meant the difference between breaking and bending; they had kept her from shattering in the darkness of the mines.”

Friendships: 

Nehemia

“I’d like to see Eyllwe very much.” Nehemia’s gaze lingered on Celaena’s brow for a moment before she grinned. “Then it shall be so.”

“Cain and Verin laughed, but she and Nehemia walked away, the princess holding her hand tightly. Not from fear or anger, but just to tell her that she understood . . . that she was there. Celaena squeezed her hand back. It had been a while since someone had looked out for her, and Celaena had the feeling she could get used to it.”

“I sense much worry in you,” Nehemia said suddenly, “and I hear much that you do not say. You never voice any of your troubles, though your eyes betray them.” Was she so transparent? “We’re friends,” Nehemia said softly. “When you need me, I’ll be there.”

“No one has called me friend in a long time,” the assassin said. “I—” [...] “Thank you, Nehemia,” she said with sincerity. “You’re a true friend.”

“Nehemia squeezed her hand. “You’re my dearest friend, Celaena. It hurt me—hurt me more than I realized it would—to have things become so cold between us. To see you look at me with such distrust in your eyes. And I don’t want to ever see you look at me like that again. So I wish to give to you what I have given to few before.” Her dark eyes shone. “Names are not important. It’s what lies inside of you that matters.I know what you went through in Endovier. I know what my people endure there, day after day. But you did not let the mines harden you; you did not let it shame your soul into cruelty.”

“I name you Elentiya.” She kissed the assassin’s brow. “I give you this name to use with honor, to use when other names grow too heavy. I name you Elentiya, ‘Spirit That Could Not Be Broken.’ ”

“Our paths might be entwined, but . . . but I think you must continue to travel your own road for now. Adjust to your new position.”

Listen, I love them so much and it was so much more emotional reading this back. Their friendship was by far one of my favourites throughout the book, and I think I didn’t truly appreciate it for what it was worth the first time I read the book.

Chaol

“Friend?” he asked. She blushed. “Well, ‘scowling escort’ is a better description. Or ‘reluctant acquaintance,’ if you prefer.” To her surprise, he smiled.”

Despite myself I still adore their dynamic, I am a sucker for the reluctant friend, who starts slowly adoring the person. I felt for him and her at their own individual points. Even though tragedy awaits me ahead, despite myself I love them.

Dorian

“We all bear scars, Dorian. Mine just happen to be more visible than most. Sit there if you like, but I’m going to get dressed.”

“You deserve to be laughed at for such foolish thoughts! I spoke from my soul; you speak only from selfishness.

“You’re remarkably judgmental.”

“What’s the point in having a mind if you don’t use it to make judgments?”

“What’s the point in having a heart if you don’t use it to spare others from the harsh judgments of your mind?”

I did truly enjoy their dynamic through the book and though I didn’t ship it I certainly enjoyed their snarky banter.

Dorian x Chaol   (AKA one of my favourite lowkey dynamics)

“The worst of it was that they didn’t seem to notice he was different—or that he felt different. Were it not for Chaol, he would have felt immensely lonely.”

“You look radiant,” he said. “And you look radiant as well, Chaol.” He winked at his friend. ”

I just... Yes. This is my cup of tea, flirty guys. 

Nox

“Nox and Celaena remained by the table. His eyes were wide. “You were a slave in Endovier?” She couldn’t form the words to confirm it. Nox was too smart for his own good.”

I remember enjoying his part in the book and I am glad to say it remained so, I truly hope we see him again because they meshed really well together!

Fleetfoot

“It’s cruel to keep it from its mother!” The assassin reached into the shadow and scooped the puppy into her arms. She held it against her chest. “I won’t let you harm it.”

It has not truly begun yet but I know my furbaby is amazing.

Quotes I Loved:

“Oh, how wrong he was! Libraries were full of ideas—perhaps the most dangerous and powerful of all weapons”

“I hate women like that. They’re so desperate for the attention of men that they’d willingly betray and harm members of their own sex. ”

“That pretty boy? He grinned at me far too much—and you should only see how he winked at the other women in the court. I want a husband to warm my bed, and my bed alone.”  [LOVE YOU NEHEMIA!!]

“And what’s wrong with headstrong girls?” she pressed. 

“No. I can survive well enough on my own—if given proper reading material.”

“My name is Celaena Sardothien,” she whispered. “But it makes no difference if my name’s Celaena or Lillian or Bitch, because I’d still beat you, no matter what you call me.”

And finally....

“You could rattle the stars,” she whispered. “You could do anything, if you only dared. And deep down, you know it, too. That’s what scares you most.”

I know you will bby, I know you will.

 Urgh, wonderful. This book was like picking up an old friend, just as amazing as I remember it. At this point I doubt that there are many who haven’t read it but if you haven’t please give it a go if it sounds up your alley! 

On to Crown of Midnight!