#aeor IS for lovers!!

[undead-knick-knack]

Essek's gonna be fighting for his life trying to keep these horny dipshits on track 😂

[aussie0608]

I kinda wonder how much research Matthew Mercer did on archeology and the history of the field. Fun fact for everyone, I am currently studying archeology and it's kinda a thing I think about a lot. When Matt talks about Aeor it reminds me a lot of Pompeii. So Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabae are the three main cities affected by the 79 CE Eruption of Vesuvius. Herculaneum specifically, much like Aeor was completely submerged. It was found when people tried to dig a well and found the city. The excavations were done in a series of tunnels and it all gives me Aeor vibes. Another thing that gives me Aeor vibes is the archeological arms race. While Herculaneum and Pompeii didn't have weapons capable of killing gods, many different people and governments wanted control of the cities. There was an air of exclusivity and everyone was fighting over sites, information, and artifacts. It reminds me of how many people want to discover Aeors information first.

Also Vess Derogna is a bad archeologist and I hate her. "You can keep any items not of historical significance" BITCH ITS AN ANCIENT CITY EVERYTHING IS OF ARCHEOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE. I DON'T CARE IF ALL THEY FIND IS SOMEONES LEFT SLIPPER YOU BETTER MAKE SURE ITS HANDLED APPROPRIATELY AND ARCHIVED. IM GLAD SHE GETS MURDERED .

[myrling-art]

Going on a date to the ruins of a lost city that was destroyed by the gods themselves, but the place is filled with terrifying lethal crimes against nature, and then your hot boyfriend is turned into a salmon.

I am FEASTING on the bits and pieces Essek is dropping about him and Caleb's relationship and adventures! 🧡💜

And the implications surrounding the fact that Essek was turned into a fish at some point by the raging wild magic in Aeor cured my artblock. 🙏

[sethhuseyin]

i just jumped out of bed and drew this real fast because it was making me laugh

[oddthesungod]

happy pride month to these two in specific <333

[jiru-chan]

Love me some shadowgast!

Especially with the new lore popping up which makes me so happy!

Guess it’s time to commence with my newest cross-stitch project!

When it’s complete, it’ll be approximately:

9x16.6 inches on 18 count

50,500 stitches

Pattern created by me~

[caitmayart]

GUESS WHO'S CATCHING UP

IT'S ME

Spoilers... kinda? 8 episodes behind?

Anyway I adore Aabria and Christian with all my heart, y'all bring such glorious chaos to the table ♥

HAVE SOME DOODLES OF THE BEBES

[rilabamila]

This scene inspired me to pick up a pencil after quite some time… it’s no artistical masterpiece but I couldn’t stop thinking about Caleb making awful puns after a certain day in Aeor and teasing Essek with a new decor addition in the towers library…

[alliekitaguchi]

i know travis and ashley are Aeor's Biggest Fans™ but there's something so funny about liam getting romance out of aeor two campaigns in a row

[sammyshuno]

𝓱𝓸𝓷𝓮𝔂 𝔂𝓸𝓾'𝓻𝓮 𝓯𝓪𝓶𝓲𝓵𝓲𝓪𝓻 𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮 𝓶𝔂 𝓶𝓲𝓻𝓻𝓸𝓻 𝔂𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓼 𝓪𝓰𝓸

[shadowgast-recs-weekly]

Hidden Gems 9: A Shadowgast Rec list

This week we have the ninth (nein!) hidden gem rec list. Check under the cut for nine (nein again!) fics with less than 150 kudos- and don't forget to kudos and comment if you enjoy them!

On bad decisions, friendship and falling in love by Ivelostmyspectacles (1778, General) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

An introspection from Essek after he confesses to the Mighty Nien.

Reccer says: This a really well written one shot about how Essek is doing and feeling after he confesses. This is honestly my head canon for post ep. 97

PART I: the force required for movement by LivThael (9449, Mature) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

Essek Thelyss is know for his exceptional research, cold demeanor and indifference. Being the most intelligent man in the room he‘s seldom intrigued by other researchers. But Bren's presence alone angers something in Essek. It’s like the man is actively trying to aggravate him.

Reccer says: An amazing fic, nerds being nerds.

hopeless enough by 06151126 (4697, Teen) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes, Choose Not to Warn

Essek, a racer, his crew fails him during the season and he goes looking for a new mechanic. Caleb can't help but show off.

Reccer says: It is such an interesting AU, but the vibes are all their. And I love me a little haughty but can't help be impressed and curious Essek and a can't help but show off Caleb. And of course protective and will always talk up her boy Veth. Also, it's part of a series!

The Sheep and the Shadowhand by Dragonslaeyr (7897, Mature) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

On the walk from the citadel to the firmaments, Caleb reflects on his husband, the shadowhand, and tries to fend of questions from the Mighty Nein.

Reccer says: It has the best of everything, Shadowgast, secret relationship, pestering of the Nein and sexual tension.

psychopomp by hydraxx (3357, General) Reccer's Content Notes: Choose Not to Warn

Essek returns to Blumenthal through the centuries after Caleb's death: a story of grief as told through the eyes of the local innkeepers.

Reccer says: I loved tracking the changes in both Essek and the worldbuilding over time! The outsider POV is a really interesting approach.

Chasing After Phantoms Of Your Former Self by Luuuna03 (9848, General) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

Around 150 years after the end of the campaign, Essek starts hearing Jester's voice in his head But that's impossible. After all, Jester died almost half a century ago...

Reccer says: A great tearjerker, bittersweet in the best of ways.

Our Season of Fire by LivThael (21530, Mature) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

Both Caleb and Essek are hoping to get lost in the sunny city of Nicodranas. They find each other, as well as a new family made of friends that care for them.

Reccer says: I keep thinking about this fic, even months after I first read it. I love the characterization and the realistic depiction of mental health issues. It's written in such a gentle and loving way and the ending always warms my heart. It's one of my favorite fics ever.

The night shift by Ghost Particles (Ghostparticles) (27273, Explicit) Reccer's Content Notes: Choose Not to Warn

The Mighty Nein are agents working for the Dynasty, and Essek is their handler and very much not in love with the agent who keeps bringing him unasked for gifts from every mission. The agent is Caleb of course.

Reccer says: I was shocked to find out it had less than 150 kudos. It is such a good fic, modern times with magic but following Essek's POV and his love for the mighty nein and his worries when they are in danger and he can't help. And the shadowgast is great, very much like the show the awkward flirting with lots of nothing happening until the climax.

Before the Dawn Breaks by Ofthedirewolves (1746, General) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

Post 111 , Caleb and Essek talk before the big battle.

Reccer says: It’s very sweet and definitely deserves more love! It’s canon for me now since we didn’t really get one.

This is one of our weekly communally-generated shadowgast rec lists. Every week we announce a new theme and allow anyone to submit a fic recommendation. 

And hey, anyone includes you!

Next week, we'll be featuring fics that feature soup! Any fics coming to mind? Well, then use this form to submit!

[undead-knick-knack]

Let's go fishing in Aeor

[vxlinor]

Essek watching Orym and Dorian fall in love in Aeor and getting hit with his own memories of traveling through the ruins years ago and wondering if there was a future for him and Caleb

[demigoddessqueens]

These new characters are so interesting and pretty!!

[big-moon-little-moon]

my thoughts go out to all the mighty nein fans who don't watch/are behind on campaign 3 and are now seeing all the fish!essek fanarts, probably wondering what the fuck is up with that and how did campaign 3 evolve into shadowgast shenanigans

[packing-peanut]

Lego Downfall- Critical Role Crew Edition

From the Beacon test livestream