#TLK Aldhelm

[holy3cake]

I keep seeing this meme on my dash and I can't stop thinking about the toxic Mercian gays.

Thank you @lord-aldhelm for the use of the screencaps! :)

[rebeccawangart]

"Regal and Dignified" - Lord Aldhelm of Mercia | The Last Kingdom Derwent and Conte pastel pencils on dark grey pastelmat, 30x40 cm (12 x 15.5 in)

[synintheraven]

Really important matter here but uhm me and @lord-aldhelm we're trying to prove a point here so please choose the one you think it's the prettiest 😌

(votes are anonymous okay so feel free to vote!! Just be honest ;)

[lord-aldhelm]

Get To Know Them Alphabet

Based on @sihtricfedaraaahvicius's template (original post here). Thank you for this! Sorry it has taken me so long to fill it out.

This is VERY long so it is under the cut. The questions seem geared towards a Modern AU so I am going to answer it like that.

Accessories: do they wear them and what kind? Aldhelm prefers to keep the accessories to a minimum. A wedding ring (if he is married of course) is all the jewelry he really cares to wear. He does wear a wristwatch, though, since he hates getting his phone out just to check the time. He is old fashioned like that.

Bad habits: do they have any? I honestly can't think of any! He does not really have any vices, believe it or not. He does not drink much except socially (which is rare since he is very introverted). He doesn't smoke or take drugs at all. He eats healthy foods in moderation and exercises regularly. He is always on time, or even early, and is not a procrastinator. He does not have an addictive personality at all, in fact. He doesn't even spend a lot of time on social media. The only thing I can think of is he has a bit of a sweet tooth and loves chocolate, but that hardly counts! (Edit: it was mentioned that "overthinking" is a bad mental habit so now that is included here! He is an overthinker for sure!!)

Clothing: what's their style and what do they wear at home/out and about? I know next to nothing about fashion aesthetics so I had to look this up to get an idea of what words to use. Basically I would think like a mix between smart-casual and sort-of business casual. Definitely not a t-shirt and jeans kind of guy for sure, except for maybe when he is just staying at home. He likes to look nice, but also be comfortable at the same time. Mostly earth-tones and black but he is not averse to color, especially forest greens and navy blues.

Date: what would their ideal first date look like? Do they enjoy datenights when in a relationship? A first date would be very laid back. A coffee shop where you can chat for a bit. A botanical garden, aquarium, or zoo if you are up for something more interactive. Honestly though, you probably already know each other well enough, before even the first date. He is a "get to know you as a friend first" take it slow kind of person and does not rush into a relationship. Once in a relationship, date-nights are a thing for sure. But not the dinner and a movie kind, unless you really want to. Going to a used bookstore, hiking in the forest, visiting a museum, or browsing an antique store is his idea of a good time.

Emotional: are they an emotional person? Yes, very much so, even though he often does not show it on the surface. He is usually very calm and soft-spoken, and rarely gets angry. But he does get frustrated easily, and is prone to bouts of melancholy. He just tries not to show it publicly.

Fears: what are they afraid of? Aldhelm's fears are not of tangible things; rather they are more abstract. He fears most of all losing the ones he loves. And he fears losing control over his life, and his independence (forced into being reliant on other people)

Gifts: what makes them happy? Aldhelm is not much into gift giving, as his love language is acts of service and quality time. Handmade or thoughtful gifts are appreciated, though!

Helpful: do they help others, or are they rather selfish? Aldhelm is one of the most selfless people on the entire planet. He will go out of his way to help others, especially those who he loves or is close to. He will not hesitate to help even total strangers.

Insecure: do they have any insecurities? Oh boy does he ever! He is a chronic overthinker, and will mill and mull about things for a very long time before coming to a decision. He may appear calm on the surface, but inside he is always racked with worry and anxiety over things he cannot control. He also worries entirely too much about not misinterpreting other’s actions; does this person like me or not? Does he hate me? Did I say the wrong thing? What is wrong with me? You know the thoughts…

Also he has attachment and abandonment issues. He clings hard to anyone who will pay him the slightest bit of attention, and won’t let go no matter what. This leads to him being taken advantage of, but any attention is good attention as far as he is concerned.

Jealous: are they of a jealous nature? He can be very jealous! He feels that the people he loves are "his" and wants them to spend their time with him only. However even though he is jealous he is not possessive or controlling, and keeps the jealous feelings (mostly) to himself.

Kitchen: can they cook? Do they have a signature dish? Aldhelm can cook well enough for himself, but does not really love cooking and baking.

Laugh: what makes them laugh? Aldhelm has a very dark and dry sense of humor, so sarcasm, hyperbole, and absurdities will make him laugh. You know, typical British humor.

Morning routine: what are they like in the morning? He is an early riser. He gets up early, eats his breakfast and has a morning jog before getting to work.

Night routine: how do they unwind before going to bed? He usually will read a book or listen to classical music to unwind.

Occupy: what does their home look like? Aldhelm’s home is classic and traditional, with a brick and stone exterior and clean, fairly minimalist interior. Everything is neat and tidy; he loves organizing and categorizing stuff so everything has a place. There are a few nice paintings hanging on the walls, originals not prints of course. For colors he prefers neutral natural tones overall, mostly warm browns and beige, but with pops of color here and there. He has a few houseplants, easy care pothos and orchids. In the living room/family room is an entire wall of bookshelves that are built into the wall, filled with books and a few modest collectables he has acquired over the years. And there is always a vase of fresh cut flowers from his garden on the dining room table.

Pet peeve: what are things they absolutely can't stand? Oh this will be a very long list... others being loud in public, littering, aggressive driving, people who are perpetually late, those who do not pick up after themselves (or their dogs!), not putting things back where they belong, poor grammar, doing gross things in public (spitting, picking nose, scratching themself, etc), and people who talk over you or ignore you in a conversation.

Quirky: what's their quirky trait? Probably that he fidgets all the time. He always has to be doing something with his hands.

Relax: are they easily stressed out or do they go with the flow? As someone who is low-key on the surface and does not like conflict, he will typically go with the flow but be stressed out internally.

Spontaneous: are they? Not at all!!! LOL! He has to plan ahead for everything. He has his own agenda, and sudden changes to that stress him out. He also likes to take his time to really evaluate a situation before making a decision, so he will never be the first to jump into anything.

Truthful: how much of the truth do they tell others? He is honest to a fault, and never lies. But he may not tell someone the entire truth depending on the circumstance.

Upset: are they upset easily? And what upsets them? He is typically very calm, and does not truly get upset easily. But he will get upset if he sees something disturbing, like someone hurting another person or animal.

Vain: how vain are they? Not at all. He takes good care of his appearance, but he is not conceited. He does not place a lot of weight in other people's appearances, and does not really care what others think of his.

Work: what kind of job do they have/would they like? I can imagine him in some sort of high level professional career field. He is a politician first and foremost, and would excel at being a congressman or working for the FBI or CIA. But maybe he would not really be happy doing those kinds of jobs. I could see him as a university professor or a museum curator. Maybe a librarian or bookstore owner. Or even perhaps an attorney or working for a court in some manner. Or even working for a humanitarian organization (like an NGO) that helps people. Somewhere he could feel fulfilled and use his skills, but not feel like millions of people's lives were on the line if he makes the wrong decision.

X-factor: do they have a talent for something? He is artistic and very creative! He hides it well from others since he does not like being judged. In his free time he loves to draw and paint. He also loves writing stories and even dabbles in poetry although he does not think he is very good.

Yield: how easily do they give in to something/someone? It depends. For someone he loves, he will give in very easily. But others? Not without a huge amount of pushback. And if he feels like he is right about something, he will never relent. Typical Capricorn lol!

Zealous: what are they enthusiastic and passionate about? When it boils down, he is passionate about helping people. Whether it is doing nice things for the people he loves, serving in a good cause, or working for a company whose mission is to make other people's lives better. He lives to serve others, in any capacity.

[mirandahamilton]

lord aldhelm of mercia in seven kings must die

[chidoknowshit]

You can pinpoint the exact moment Aldhelm decided to become Aethelflaed's man when Aethelwold propose to put himself on the Wessex throne and Aethelred on Mercia's. That guy can take only one idiot at time

[justasightseer]

If you're part of the Merlin fandom and also part of The Last Kingdom fandom, I have a question…

You know how there's a running joke about "Sir Leon the Long-suffering" because he's had to witness and manage the utter nonsense going on in Camelot with Uther, and then between Arthur and Merlin? Recently I've been wondering... is Aldhelm not the TLK equivalent?????? (I won't get into all the BS Aldhelm has had to endure, IYKYK)

So, I present to the public… Lord Aldhelm, the Long-Suffering. Long May He Reign.

[mommytauriel]

hiii, do you write for aldhelm? if yes, could you write an aldhelm x reader, where after the fight at bebbanburg she helps him or something like this?

+ · 。~ healing hands

pairing: Aldhelm x female! reader | genre: fluff | warnings: mention of blood, I think that’s all | wc: 1.3k |

synopsis: you couldn’t help but be nervous around Aldhelm.

request: yes

note: omg I can’t explain how much I love Aldhelm, he’s definitely one of my favs, I really hope you enjoy it! ☺️

Thank you @dailytlk for letting me use the lovely gif!

“You're good at this” Aldhelm mumbled as he watched your hands swiftly and carefully cleaned the cut on his shoulder. You smile and reach into your satchel that was by his side, pulling out another cloth to clean his wound. 

“Others like to say i have healing hands” You joke with a bright smile, thinking back on the many times you have healed your friends over the years and the way they would dramatically praise you, laughing when you would get all flustered. 

You were walking through a hallway of the reclaimed home of your friend Uhtred, holding onto your satchel filled with your healing supplies when you nearly ran into Uhtred. He didn't say much, just pointed in a direction saying that someone needed your help and to be careful not to slip on the wet floors. And that's what brought you to what you're doing now, helping Aldhelm. 

“I've heard some say you're a witch,” Aldhelm says with a small smirk as he looks up at you, trying to focus on anything else besides his aching shoulder. He has heard a few things about you over the past few years but there was never a chance where the two of you have had a conversation until now. 

“I’m no witch, I just listened well when my mother taught me how to heal” you say with a small laugh, your eyes focused on his wound. It wasn't the first time you have heard yourself being called a witch, there were many rumors surrounding you and you being a witch. You never paid any attention to them though. At the end of the day, you were healing people, and that's all that matters. 

“I’m relieved to be in such good hands” Aldhelm smiles up at you, he finds himself getting lost in your eyes. He found the way your eyebrows were furrowed, and your small pout on your face adorable as you really focused. He’s brought out his thoughts from a stinging pain in his shoulder. Aldhelm winces and flinches away from your touch. 

“I’m sorry” you say quickly, feeling guilty that you caused him more pain. You were trying to clean his cut very carefully to not make him feel any more pain, but it seems that you used too much pressure. You give him a sorry smile and go back to cleaning his wound, making sure to be more careful. 

“It's alright, it's my fault I got hurt, I should have been more careful…more alert” He muttered as he rolled his eyes and clenched his jaw. You could tell that he was very hard on himself. 

“Don't say such things” You frown as you set the bloody cloth on the wood table that was behind you. You grab another cloth to clean your hands, before you reach into your satchel for a bandage. You give him a smile before you start to wrap his shoulder.  “Besides we all get hurt one way or another in war, either physically or emotionally.” 

“Did your mother teach you that too?” Aldhelm asks with a faint smile, letting out a heavy breath at the feeling of you wrapping his shoulder. 

“Finan taught me that actually.” 

“You and Finan are close?” Aldhelm questions, even though he already knew the answer. He has seen the two of you together many times, Aldhelm at first even thought the two of you were together until he found out Finan was already married. Were you married? Aldhelm thought. He hoped you weren't. Would it be too forward if i asked? 

“He saved me from some raiders who slaughtered my village…we have been close since.” 

“I’m sorry that happened to you” Aldhelm frowns as he looks at you, his sorry genuine. Aldhelm internally cursed at himself, feeling bad that you had to think about that again. Way to ruin it Aldhelm. 

“Thank you, Lord Aldhelm,” You whispered as you looked away from his shoulder to his green eyes. You usually hated bringing up your past, seeing the pity and the sorry’s people would give you. But strangely it was different from Aldhelm, he was genuine…and his eyes are beautiful. 

“Aldhelm is just fine” He stammered out as the two of you made eye contact. Since when did you make him nervous? He thought with a shy smile. 

“Well, Aldhelm, your wounds are not severe, you should heal perfectly fine” you tell him with your own shy smile, looking back to his shoulder that was fully wrapped, the few other cuts he had you had cleaned and put some cream on them earlier. 

“And the pain?” He winces again as he starts to put back on his tunic. Oh yeah did you forget to mention that he was shirtless this whole time? Yeah, you were trying your hardest not to look the whole time. You failed a few times, but like come on? How could you not have. He’s very attractive. 

“Nothing a big cup of ale won't fix” you tell him with a giggle as you turn your back to him and clean off your hands again, dipping a clean cloth into the small bowl of water before scrubbing at your hands. 

“Let me guess, Finan taught you that as well,” Aldhelm laughs as he stands up to put on the rest of his armor. You smile at the mention of your friend and turn to face him. It definitely sounds like something Finan would say, but it wasn't this time. “Actually, my mother did” 

“She sounds like quite the woman” Aldhelm smiles warmly, he could tell just by the way you spoke of her, that you cared deeply for her. God, you're really giving me more reasons to like you, Aldhelm thinks, his smile turning into a grin. 

“She was” You nodded with a sad smile as you thought back on your mother. Aldhelm notices the sad smile on your face and steps closer to you, and the words are spilling out of his mouth before he realizes “Will you join me?” 

“Join you?” You look at him in confusion as you look up at him, your hands halting from putting your things in your satchel. Aldhelm swallows his nerves and gives you a sweet smile “For a big cup of ale…i have a feeling we both could use it.” 

“I would love to, we should get to it before Finan and Sihtric drink it all and leave us with none” You agree with a smile, putting the strap of your satchel on your shoulder. Aldhelm was smart, handsome and sweet. It would be ridiculous to say no to such an offer. You were internally freaking out that he had asked you to join him. 

“You sound as if you speak from experience” Aldhelm was so relieved that you agreed. He didn't know how you captivated him in the little time the two of you had talked. All he knew is that he wanted to know more about you. 

“It's a long story” you laugh quietly as the two of you walk out of the small room you were in and down the hallway that leads to the courtyard where everyone should be, most likely all of them drinking. As you walked you made sure not to step in any puddles and made sure not to slip. How embarrassing it would be if I fell in front of him, you nervously thought. Why was he making me so nervous?

“Well, I would love to hear it” Aldhelm smiles, holding out his arm for you to hold like a true gentleman. He had noticed that you seemed to be nervous walking on the wet floors. You smile thankfully and hold onto his arm…his very muscular arm. You internally shout at yourself for feeling so flustered by just touching his muscular arm. 

Aldhelm just made you so nervous…in a good way of course. You just didn’t understand how he could affect you this much when the two of you barely knew each other. I want to know more about him. 

“Well then we definitely will need a big cup of ale.” 

note: okay so when I first go this req, I had finished the dialogue in like 2 hours…that never happens for me. And I really struggled writing all the details, the descriptions. So I apologize if they seem as if they lack chemistry. This is definitely not my best work, but I still hope you guys enjoy it!

Please comment and tell me what you think about it, I would love to read all your thoughts!

Comments like and reblogs are very much appreciated!

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[halfmylife]

My Lady

Pairing Aldhelm x Fem!Reader

Summary You discover Aldhelm in your chambers, on the ground and covered in blood

Warnings mention of blood/ injury

A/N yes this is a very much what if you were Aethelflaed and reciprocated his feelings but how could I not, someone needs to love this man (I’ll do it myself if I have to) also it’s not the exact scene because I can’t remember the entire thing so it’s my own twist

The night was coming in quickly and with it a cool breeze. You didn’t mind it much though you knew it was time to retire. The events of the day had been weighing on you and all you desired was to rest. That was not what fate had planned.

The corridors near your chambers were surprisingly empty for a change, though you barely noticed it. What bothered you more was that the door to your room was slightly open. As quietly as you could you approached, half expecting to hear someone rustling around trying to find something.

That wasn’t the case. In fact it was unusually silent.

You crept forward, gently placing a hand on the wood before giving it a push. It moved with little effort but the sight made you sucked in a sharp breath.

“Lord Aldhelm!” You gasped at the sight of him. The lord was sat on your floor, legs splayed out in front of him. He was clutching his stomach where blood was looking out of him, drenching his hand. Aldhelm looked exhausted, sweat covering him almost entirely.

“My lady, forgive me.” He managed, though you knew it was a lot of effort to speak. “I did not know where else to go.”

“I must get someone to help.” Unsure of what to do, you turned to leave. Someone else would be better to help him. Why would he come to you? Aldhelm had always trusted you but you were no healer.

“You cannot!” He shouted but it was soon followed but a grunt of pain. The very noise caused you to stop in your tracks, spinning to look at him once again. He struggled to meet your eye as he spoke again “I would not ask for your help if I did not need it.”

That seemed to settled it. You shut the door behind you, though you knew no one was out there. It was just you and him. You would do whatever you could to help him, to save him.

“Let me see it.” You spoke softly as you crouched down beside him. Aldhelm seemed resistant at first, barely moving as though he was worried for you to see or even get a speck of blood on your dress. But you were careful, peeling back the fabric of his tunic to have a closer look. It was a deep wound but the bleeding was starting to slow. “Come.”

You knew he needed to be moved, neither of you could stay on the cold ground and work on the wound. You managed to help him to his feet and though he was a little unsteady, he soon managed to stagger over to a small seat.

There was a pause and an awkward silence before you wordlessly pulled his tunic over his head. The motion caused him to wince in pain but you were being as gentle as you could. Your eyes wandered over his bare chest, the muscles before resting back on the wound.

It was as though a fire had been lit in you, you busied yourself and got to work quickly, finding cloths and a small bowl of water to clean the wound. Once it was clean you focused on making sure the bleeding had stopped.

“I hope you forgive for me this.” His voice was low but his eyes never left your face. Aldhelm watched as you worked on the wound, he could feel the warmth of your touch seeping into him as if your touch alone was healing him. Perhaps it was.

“There is nothing to forgive, my lord.” You replied, you attention was solely on the wound, the blood. You had barely even registered that he had been watching you so carefully, the way his eyes traced your face as though he was painting it eternally in his mind.

“I dare say you wished to spend your evening differently.” He bit back a moan as you started to wrap the wound. You tried to be gentle, oh heavens you tried to be, yet every time he winced you felt a part of yourself break. You never wanted to see your Aldhelm like this.

“Nothing is better than spending time with those you care for.” Still you did not look at him, your eyes trained on the wound in front of you. “I would rather see you well more than anything.”

“Thank you.” It was sincere and breathy and it sent a flutter through your stomach. He swallowed hard finally looking at the wound. You had wrapped it well and it was looking far better but still the worry danced one his eyes. “I fear for the worst, I have lost too much blood.”

“A gut wound is treatable, even after blood loss.” You spoke sharply as you finished your work. The wound still looked angry but much better than it had, the bleeding had slowed considerably and he was fairing much better. You stood, towering over him, a hand gently placed on his shoulder. That’s when you finally met his eyes. “Do not loose hope.”

“With you here, I could never.” His own hand found yours. His skin was clammy though you did not mind. The touch alone warmed you. “My lady, if I am to pass from this.”

“My lord, don’t.” You interrupted him not wanting to hear it. Seeing him on your floors covered in his own blood was painful enough without the thought of losing him entirely.

“Please.” He begged, his eyes searching yours. He forced himself to stand, barely caring for the wound that ailed him. Your hand stayed in his, he even gave it a little squeeze before he said anymore. “You have my heart.” His voice was steady and certain and his eyes didn’t betray him. He meant it.

“Aldhelm.” You whisper half taken back by the confession.

“I know that I might not have yours and I shall carry that to my grave but I could not die without telling you.” Before you could deny him the words were rolling off his tongue as if he’d expected you to reject him now or even later. But you could not.

Aldhelm was not the man many thought him to be. He was kind and gentle and he had always had your heart. There were many occasions when you thought perhaps he had not cared for you, yet here he was confessing everything.

Your free hand trailed up to his has jaw, cupping his face so gently you worried you would break him with too much pressure.

“Then you shall live knowing you have mine in return.” Your voice was like a song to his ears, uttering the words he had longed to hear. He watched your parted lips as if waiting for permission.

“May I?” He asked, cocking his head slightly.

“You may.” You whispered. Aldhelm was gentle as he pressed his lips against yours but soon it became desperate, like he needed you as much as the air he breathed. You needed him just as much. You sunk into him completely, kissing him back with hunger as his hands held your waist in place.

You were his lady, now and forever.

[ivyithink]

the happy royal family of mercia (+ aethelred is also there)

[holy3cake]

Ooooh thanks for the tag! @paula-in-dreamland thank you for tagging me in this game elsewhere too :)

My last picture is actually these two from when I was making the ship meme, soooooo I'm not sure how safe I am 🤣🤣🤣 I don't trust being alone in a room with Aethelred, but maybe Aldhelm can help lmao.

No pressure tags: @jayalover @lancedoncrimsonwings @book-and-music-lover @waterfallsilverberrywrites @grinningkatz

(I've left a few people off because I can see you've done them and I love your responses! :)))

You’re stuck in a room with the last character in your gallery. How safe are you?

Thank you for the tag @freddie-foxs! I started a new post.

I think I'm pretty safe, what do you think? (not sure about him though lol! He won't be safe from me LMAO!)

No Pressure Tags: @gemini-mama @thelettersfromnoone @synintheraven @thenameswinter99

@bagheerita @errruvande @paula-in-dreamland

@waterfallsilverberrywrites @holy3cake @hexenheim @whitedarkmoonflower

And whoever else sees this on their dash and wants to do it! :)

[holy3cake]

Edward teaches Aldhelm a new Language

A silly little comic strip made by me, thank you to the lovely @lord-aldhelm for the use of the screencaps :)

[rebeccawangart]

Lord Aldhelm | The Last Kingdom

Derwent Pastel pencils on 30x40 cm dark grey pastelmat. Photo reference from episode 3.07.

[lord-aldhelm]

Calm Before the Storm

➡️Read on AO3⬅️

A short fic (3.2k) that takes place just after King Ceolwulf's death in 2x03. The new Lord of Mercia and his advisor chat about what just happened, with some introspection from Aldhelm. Added some insight of their history together.

This was originally part of some of the earliest chapters of a much longer fic, but I changed the vibe (ie: I did not want to rewrite all of S2) and made this part its own standalone fic.

Thank you to my betas @holy3cake and @thenameswinter99!

[thenameswinter99]

@lord-aldhelm Take your husband lol 💜💜

Aldhelm | James Northcote The Last Kingdom | 2.05

[king-alfred]

"Is it true you were attacked?"