#Polites who grew up watching his best friend being shipped by a goddess wanting to be able to do something to help to protect him

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Mmmm surely acient Greece also had blacksmiths yes? Blacksmithing is one of the main pillars of society establishing itself. And well polites is actually suppose be pretty strong and tall. So consider blacksmith! polites

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♛   AELYN FLORENT

↳ details; female, 25, born on the twelfth day of the sixth month on 481 AC. ↳ status; heterosexual, betrothed, no children. ↳ faceclaim; synnove karlsen. ↳ hails from; the arbor, brightwater keep, the reach. ↳ loyalty; house redwyne, house tyrell.

↳ position/title; eldest daughter of lord florent, ward of house redwyne. ↳ religion; faith of the seven. ↳ magical ability; none. ↳ spoken languages; common tongue. ↳ reason for being in sunspear; to meet her betrothed, prince cedric tyrell.

♛   PERSONALITY

↳ type; enfj-a (protagonist). ↳ alignment; lawful good. ↳ star sign; gemini. ↳ positives; caring, charismatic, altruistic, social, intelligent, adaptable. ↳ negatives; overly idealistic, too selfless, sensitive, indecisive, impulsive, moody.

♛  BIOGRAPHY

↳ family lineage.

Daughter of Lady Arwyn Redwyne and Lord Kivan Florent of Brightwater Keep, Aelyn was born into House Redwyne and Florent, though the circumstances of her birth and early life were rather unfortunate. Her mother, Lady Arwyn Redwyne, the second-born child of House Redwyne and had spent her life being loved and dotted on. When the time came, the beautiful young woman was sent to Brightwater Keep in order to marry the Lord of House Florent, Kivan Florent. Lady Arwyn soon fell pregnant, though everyone’s joy was shorted lived, much like her own as she merely got a chance to hold her baby girl. The new mother caught an infection during childbirth and lost her battle with it after two weeks, leaving the baby girl in the sole care of her father and his family. The Florent family, however, was greatly displeased by the fact that they were given a sickly, weak bride who also gave them a girl instead of an heir. For Aelyn that had consequences; since she was a baby, Aelyn was treated not as a child of Lord Florent, but as an unwanted guest in their home, both by her father and his close family. As a baby, she was raised by her septa, the family had little to no involvement. Soon after her mother’s death, her father remarried and his new wife fell pregnant in a short time after the marriage. As the baby girl was growing older, it was becoming apparent that her father’s new bride did not want her, nor would she allow her to play with her own children. Aelyn was often kept away from her half-siblings or wasn’t allowed to have meals with the rest of the family at all. She often found herself busy with reading, practicing the high harp, dances, and when she could sneak away, she would play with the children of the servants and guards that were around her age. However, her step-mother was a strict woman and would often keep her isolated in her rooms, especially around guests, so none would see the embarrassment of the house. Aelyn felt completely alone and she found solitude in her books when her father and his wife wouldn’t allow her to practice any musical instruments or dances, simply keeping her in her rooms.

She had just turned seven years old when she heard that word had arrived that asked of her to be sent to her mother’s home as a ward. Overhearing the conversation between her father and his family made her almost leap with joy. Even though she was not quite certain of what all that meant, she was simply ecstatic that someone was asking after her, someone wanted her. Not long after, she was all packed up and boarded a ship to travel to the Arbor, her mother’s home, where she would eventually meet her uncle. Clinging to the railings, she watched as the waves rolled by, crashing against the ship, anticipating the time of her arrival. Her time at the Arbor was much like the child had dreamed of since her uncle’s letter arrived; she felt loved and valued, she was cared for, she no longer felt like they were ashamed of her, trying to hide her or wishing to send her away. Her care was trusted to a septa and her mother’s younger sister, and she was brought up learning all kinds of skills, including dances and the high harp she so loved. As the years passed, Aelyn was getting more involved in religious practices, as well as spending her time volunteering in many ways in order to help the less fortunate. Her life was full of love and meaning now, and she was growing to learn more and more about the struggles common people faced in their daily lives. The freedom and happiness she was surrounded by was threatened when her father sent word to her uncle demanding she returns to Brightwater Keep in order to be betrothed and secure the family an alliance. The news devastated her, though she obediently awaited as everything was packed and ready for her departure. Her uncle, Garland Redwyne ordered her trip to be postponed and she hoped and prayed that he had a plan that would not require her to return to those awful people she wished not to acknowledge as her family. News soon arrived naming her uncle Master of War and Ships and her betrothed to the King’s younger brother, Prince Cedric Tyrell.

Aelyn was not displeased if anything she had faith and trust in her uncle’s decision. House Tyrell was a House she had grown fond of through the tellings of her family, reading of their story and achievements. A just and peaceful House, in her opinion. That match secured her, though she was certain her father must not be very pleased with not being the one to make the decision; she regarded her uncle more of a paternal figure than her biological father. Regardless of the opinion of House Florent on the matter, that allowed her to spend more time doing what she loved more, whilst still surrounded by her family; writing and reading. Her love for books had grown as she grew older. Spending a lot of time in town, and a lot of it in the library or the local bookshop. In all actuality, the bookshop held a familiarity to her since it was the first place she visited at the Arbor and a place she frequented; books had been her getaway when she was living in Brightwater Keep and this place offered a certainty. Aelyn befriended the old gentleman, often helping him out in the store. However, wanting to truly feel free and nobody to know her, really, she dressed in commoner clothing when visiting the store, not wishing to be offered any special treatment because of the status and name. She quickly became friends with the older man, so much so he treated her more like a daughter. It was one of those times when he confided in her about how stressed he was regarding the raise of taxes again. A fact that she confirmed was not a lone case; she knew many common people, and she spoke to most of them pretending to struggle herself, finding out they all faced similar problems. It was an awakening call. The young girl felt obligated to help, however, in reality, she held no real power over such matters, so she turned to what she knew best, wishing it would end up helping her friend, and all those who struggled financially or otherwise. She started writing her own pieces, mainly political ones, persuading the people to demand more rights or the leaders to be more compassionate towards their subjects. Her writings were focusing on a fairer taxing system based on one’s income rather than their status. Many struggled with feeding their families, too, and Aelyn wrote about all these hoping for the best. Using the printing press in the bookshop, she printed pamphlets and discretely put them in the baskets along with other pamphlets which she knew would be distributed around town by young delivery boys. Later on she wrote in order to be supportive of King Emeric on his opinion to separate from the Iron Throne. All of her pieces were published and signed under the name “Themis”, a name most would think to be male, and that enabled her to secure them being published as well as taken into consideration; it also served as to withhold her anonymity, not risking her family’s name for her, sometimes, controversial opinions.

Recently she traveled to Sunspear in order to meet her betrothed, determined to secure this alliance. She arrived a little late for the celebrations, though she was a little pleased she was not present at the attack during the Sun God and Goddess announcements.

↳ personality.

Aelyn is generally a people’s person; she is easy to talk to and communicate, she loves meeting new people and adapts in conversation and personalities very easily. She has a charm that draws people in and is never afraid to speak her mind with carefully placed words. She cares deeply for people and it is easy to win her over, which makes her too selfless sometimes to the point where she will bury her own needs in order to aid someone else, which can be taken advantage of. Overall she dreams of a better, fairer world where everyone has a chance, sometimes makes her too idealistic in her beliefs and writings. Her sensitive nature makes her more compassionate towards people in general, even when one does not deserve her kindness. Despite being pretty certain with what she wants in general when it comes to actually making a decision, she can be indecisive and impulsive in her judgment and actions. You can usually find Aelyn being happy and sweet, but she is also moody, her mood fluctuates easily, and often when something goes bad it can ruin her whole day, which also makes her a little bit dramatic.

↳ the splitting of the kingdoms.

It is her first time away from home and she is equally excited and terrified to be going to a new place, especially to meet a man who she is betrothed to. She, of course, has read a lot about Dorne and she wants to experience the life there, though the reason why she is coming to Dorne, aside from meeting Prince Cedric Tyrell, is more complex. She is supportive of King Emeric Tyrell with every fibre of her being, and she has a lot of faith in him as a ruler, hence why she personally feels it was a right decision to separate from the Iron Throne. However, what highly concerns her is the uncertainty regarding the dynamics between the more recently formed Kingdoms and how everything will work out. She does believe the Iron Throne King and Queen have always had good intentions and best interest, but her loyalty has always been to House Tyrell and her mother’s house, House Redwyne. The latest news regarding the attack immediately filled her with worries about what will come next and whether this summit will do more harm than good. However, she tries to be generally optimistic and also showcase her support towards her home and King.

    ♛    STATUS:  TAKEN

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Okay but...Nehemia instead of Aelin and the cadre

Stop because I would give my life for this to be true.

This is super long so let me put the divider. 

Nehemia has to have some kind of magic for her to be able to draw Wyrd Marks. And because simply because I can, I’m making her super powerful and she knows it. She knows with a simply cut of her forearm, draw a simple symbol, she could level Erilea. 

But that’s not how she wants to rule. She wants to rule through words, through peace, through love and kindness. She has wanted this ever since she was born, while she grew up. She has taught her brothers to want this, she has slowly urged her people to want this. 

And Adarlan was ruining that. That’s why she went to Adarlan. She hoped that her words, her actions, her kindness, would be enough to sway the King and his people. Little did she know, there were a lot more powerful beings at work.

Little did she know, she would meet Aelin Ashryver in Adarlan. Nehemia is now dealing with powerful forces, forces that could level cities if they wanted to. But she knows one thing, she will not let them level her country, her people. 

Nehemia DOES NOT die for Aelin. I know. Shocking. 

She may not be the chosen one, but she has chosen HERSELF to save her people. She may not be able to create fire, control shadows, shift into  a wolf, or have iron claws and teeth, but she has her heart and her will. 

Her brothers, Kharis and Deji, run Eyllwe while she is away. 

She goes to Wendlyn, she goes to Doranelle, she goes to face Maeve, to face the deadliest Fae. Because if Nehemia was willing to die for a mere hope Aelin could save the world, she is willing to die for herself to save the world 

This is not a love story with Nehemia and Rowan. This is not a simple story where Nehemia replaces Aelin. This is a story about a girl who refuses to let the world push her down, who refuses to give up. 

Who tells herself she will push back, she will push back and push until the world gives up. Until she comes out victorious, but unlike all your other heroes and chosen ones, she will not do whatever it takes. 

She will keep her soul, her heart, and her kindness, but do not be mistaken. Nehemia Ytger, the True Queen, will not sacrifice the will of her people, to save their lives. And she WILL save their lives. 

And Rowan respects that on a different level. Nehemia is not broken, because she doesn’t allow herself to break. She will bruise, bleed, and suffer, but she will not break. 

If you think Aelin ever castrated Rowan, man, Nehemia didn’t let him BREATHE.

Every time Rowan tried to be a Male™, Nehemia would raise a hand, “Imma let you finish, but, you sound real stupid so, let me spit some KNOWLEDGE” Because she is a Queen and she knows it, and she knows what she’s trying to do. And it isnt to be bossed around and saved by this male.

In fact 

Nehemia saves Rowan on several occasions, oh yeah, Rowan, you thought you were all tough and bad, well here’s this nineteen year old, glorious goddess, saving your three hundred year old life.

Not once. 

Not twice. 

Not thrice. 

Jesus, how much trouble can Rowan get in? A lot. 

And there is no “You let Rowan go because I have this ring you care for and I can burn down your city” 

No. Nehemia doesn’t play that game. 

She doesnt play the game where Maeve is allowed to hold six males prisoner. She has slaves that live in her country, she knows slavers thrive, she wants to stop this. And Maeve is just one big slaver. 

Oh baby no, honey, no, Nehemia does not PLAY. 

“You will let them go. If you don’t, let it be known, no matter how far you run, I will be whispering in your ears. I can not burn you, I can not kill you. But I can stay with you, wherever you go, Maeve. And you will dream of me, have nightmares about me, the mere suggestion of me will have you quaking. Because you know, you know, I will not break a promise. And that promise is, that when my country is free, when Eyllwe is thriving and happy, I will come for you” 

“Politely, of course. War is so tiresome” mic drop 

IM SHAKING SHE’S SO POWERFUL EVEN MAEVE IS SHAKING 

Aelin is uncontrollable rage 

Nehemia knows what she can do, she knows her limits, but SHE KNOWS SHE CAN BREAK THOSE LIMITS AND NOT BREAK HERSELF IN THE PROCESS 

THE TRUE QUEEN 

“Even with your males by your side, I have a feeling they will fight you every step of the way. And six enemies by your side doesn’t sound too pleasant. They are not property, they are living, breathing, free beings. Let them go. They are not mine, they are not yours. And they will not come for you” 

Maeve?? Lets?? Them?? Go?? Iconic. Literally never been done before. LITERALLY NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE 

Maeve’s fight isn’t with her, it’s with Aelin. So you bet I just threw Aelin under the bus. Sarah threw Nehemia UNDER A BLADE SHE WAS LITERALLY CARVED OPEN YES IM SALTY 

Okay continuing 

Fenrys and Connall? Literally in love with this goddess, this woman, THIS ETHEREAL POWERHOUSE who just saved them. Connall feels like this weight has been lifted off his shoulder. 

He crushes Fenrys in a hug and tells him over and over and OVER AGAIN HOW SORRY HE IS FOR GETTING THEM TANGLED UP WITH MAEVE AND FNERYS IS JUST SOBBING AND CLUTCHING ONTO HIS BROTHER 

And then he turns to Nehemia and just whispers, “Thank you” and his words are literally so broken. This woman, THIS HUMAN THAT THEY DONT EVEN KNOW JUST FREED THEM AND EVERYTHING IS SO EMOTIONAL AND Nehemia just lifts her chin and she says

“I meant what I said. You are not property. Go. Run. Run far away from here. Be free”

Free. That word is so POWERFUL TO THESE MALES AND EVERYTHING IS SO EMOTIONAL AGAIN and Fenrys and Connall just share and look and they place their hands on Nehemia’s shoulders and Connall smiles AND THE TWINS TAKE TURN SPEAKING 

“We will help you-”

“-Get your country back”

“To show our thanks”

“And gratitude” 

And they don’t bow to Nehemia. NAH THEY ARE EQUALS IN EVERY WAY AND THEY AREN’T MATES. IM SHOCKED. HOW GLORIOUS. Nehemia bows her head and they bow their heads and that’s it. There it is. The beginning of the best friendship. 

The twins move to STAND ON NEHEMIA’S SIDES, NOT BEHIND HER, THEY ARE DONE BEING PROPERTY, BEING CHAINED, BEING CONTROLLED and Nehamia smiles, and she looks at the other males. 

“It’s your choice. I will not force this on you. Run, be free, or help me” 

For Rowan, the choice is easy. Not because he loves her. But because THIS H U M A N stood up against M A E V E to not only free him, but his friends, his brothers.

He silently stands next to Fenrys. 

And Gavriel stands next to Rowan. 

And Vaughan stands next to Connall. 

AND GOD EVEN LORCAN moves to stand next to Vaughan. 

I DONT CARE WHAT ANYONE SAYS THIS IS THE MOST POWERFUL SCENE I HAVE EVER WRITTEN IM IN TEARS OKAY. 

Moving on. 

They all slowly clasp hands and Nehemia grips the twin’s hands gently and NEXT THING SHE KNOWS SHE’S WINNOWING I LOVE IT WHEN THE TWINS USE THEIR POWERS TOGETHER WOW SO POWERFUL, SO GREAT, SO UNIQUE. 

There’s just, one teeny problem. 

There’s no magic in Erilea. 

And that sheer force, or lack thereof, causes all of the cadre to get sick as soon as they land (roughly) in Eyllwe. And Nehemia TAKES CARE OF THEM MAN. FOR A WEEK, A WHOLE WEEK, NEHEMIA TAKES CARE OF THESE SIX MALES, with Lorcan grumbling the whole time, what a buzzkill. 

Not because they are hers. Not because she loves them. 

But because no one has truly cared for them, no one in a long time. Nehemia, as I said before, wants to rule with her heart, with words, with honor, love, and kindness. And peace. And now trust. 

There’s a little bit of teaming up with Aelin because those towers have to go down. And THERE’S DORIAN OH MY GOD. Rowan senses his power first. And you know WHAT, Fenrys saves Dorian. That scene where Aelin and Dorian are falling from the glass bridge or whatever, Fenrys winnows and catches Dorian, Rowan softening their fall. 

WOLF KING/FENORIAN IS BORN. 

I’d say I’m sorry, but I’m not. 

There’s this amazing moment between Nehemia and Dorian. Dorian is scared of his new powers, of everything that’s happened, he’s only nineteen/twenty, he can’t-

Nehemia grabs his arms and squeezes gently. “Dorian. This is your country now. These are your people. We aren’t so different. I will help you master these powers, but first, we must be strong for our people” 

“I don’t know how to rule a country” 

Nehemia places one hand over his beating heart, the other cups his face. And Dorian finds himself leaning into the touch. “You rule with your heart as much as your mind. You rule with kindness, with words not war” 

Do you know who rules by his side? Sorscha. If you think I’m building a love triangle. Wrong. Dorian will have a boyfriend and Dorian will have a girlfriend, Dorian will have a King and Dorian will have a Queen. WATCH ME MAKE THIS CANON. 

Ship name: Sorcha means brightness, so you know what, Bright Wolf King sounds amazing. 

“And you” My Queen Nehemia is SPILLING WISDOM. And it’s Aelin’s turn. “You will rule Terrasen. You will be their Queen. Your throne is bruised, bleeding, but it is not broken. Do you hear me? You will clean it up, you will gain the trust and love of your people. Let them know their Queen has returned, and she will not leave them. Ever again” 

Nehemia touches Aelin’s beating heart, and cradles her head. “And you, too, rule with your heart as much as your mind. You rule with kindness, with words not war. Do you understand me? We are the future, and we will not destroy it like those that came before us” 

SPIT THAT WISDOM, MY QUEEN, SPIT IT OMG LOVE HER SO MUCH.

Gavriel pulls Nehemia aside. “I know I have made you a promise. And my honor means everything to me, but-” Gavriel swallows and looks at Aelin, THEN AT AEDION OH YEAH, OH YEAH, HE’S HERE TOO OKAY, HE’S HERE. 

Nehemia’s eyes widen and she clasped Gavriel’s shoulder. “Do not ask for my permission to live your life” 

I love the sweet sound of Gavriel being a council for Aelin and Aedion and being very close to them and having time to heal wounds he didn’t know he caused. I love the sweet sound of Aedion and Gavriel having a proper relationship, I love the sweet sound of EVERTHING BEING FINE. 

Meanwhile. 

THE WITCHES. 

Manon has overthrown her grandmother and she’s realized she’s a Crochan. I’m cutting out some stuff, but the point is, THE GIRL IS A QUEEN. The Ironteeth have new Matrons: Asterin, Petrah, and a random Yellowleg.

Manon and Elide? Canon. The Queens of the Crochans. Accept that. Beautiful. Original. Perfect love story. Manon saves Elide, Elide trusts her with her life, Manon begins to trust and care for Elide far more than she’s trusted or cared for anyone else. In love, invented love, I love them. 

The Thirteen are the bridge between the Crochans and the Ironteeth. The WASTES IS HEALED THATS HOW THAT GOES. 

Fenrys stays in Adarlan with Dorian, and as a result, Connall stays, causing Vaughan to stay. Fenrys becomes a King, as well as an emissary with Connall, so yes, they are free, but they have a HOME not a prison. 

They are wild things with a HOME to come back to.

Rowan and Lorcan decide to go with Nehemia back to Eyllwe. Wait for it. 

ROWCAN IS CANON SIP ON T H A T. 

You can hear my intense cackling in the background at how well this was planned. 

Rowcan is the original slow burn, it takes a long time for them to remake themselves and their relationship, Maeve-free. To realize Nehemia will never control them, and they are FREE. 

Lysandra and Aelin? Queens, together, of Terrasen. 

Aedion and Ren? General Commander and Lord of Allsbrook.

Every last one of these relationships are slow burns because everyone deserves time to HEAL without a significant other HEALING THEM. THEY DESERVE TO HEAL THEMSELVES AND THEN FALL IN LOVE. 

These Queens and Kings, of Eyllwe, of Adarlan, of Terrasen, and of the Witch Kingdom, they are the future. Fenharrow, Melissande, and the Wastes fall into line eventually. 

Erawan and Maeve were defeated. That’s it. No details. THEY GONE SO IT DOESN’T MATTER. 

This is not just a story of Nehemia and the care. This is the story of Nehemia Yter, Queen of Eyllwe, who was not the chosen one of someone’s story, but she made her own story, made herself the chosen one. And the countries thrive, Erilea thrives. 

Nehemia Ytger. Redefining being a savior 

THATS IT. I hope you guys liked that.