#house merandus

[aerticent]

I love the idea of Maven identifying more with his Merandus side. I like the idea of him gradually replacing the Calore banners throughout the palace with his mothers as a sign of loyalty to her and the Merandus' as a whole. I also think it'd make sense for him to fully reject his Calore heritage as everyone in that family besides Cal treated him horribly, and the only experience he has with the Merandus' is his mother and Samson. And Samson was for sure a prick, but he was loyal to Maven lol.

I also think it would've been cool if he met any of the other members of the house given that House Merandus was allied with him throughout the entirety of the war and it would've made sense especially after Samson died but whatever smh.

[imjulia-andilikecats]

How would it be if Maven was the eldest brother? I'm really curious 🤔. Imagine him being crown prince but people would probably like Cal more because of his strategic mind and charismatic personality. The thing that I'm wondering is, how would Maven's personality be? How would that affect his relationship with his parents?

Jon: *moves chair 2 inches to the left*

Good question, I will now dump my mind vomit on you but in a sorta sorted kind of way.

First of all, how would Maven be the older Calore and Cal being the younger Calore play out?

In this timeline, Tiberias VI married Elara after she was selected in the Queenstrial.

Their marriage is very formal and loveless, but they don't resent each other (yet.) A year later, Maven was born. He was described as, "A small, pale child with striking blue eyes and a small tuft of dark curls sprouting at the top of his head. His face scrutched up in anger, sqealing at the hands of the midwife. The little prince only silencing once the Queen held him against her breast. "

The birth of his son brought Tiberias VI with satisfaction and relief. In addition, he could finally be with the woman he longed desired, which was Coriane of House Jacos.

It was a surprise to most of the people in court of the King's choice of consort. As Coriane was a simple beauty from a small house.

Elara did not appear upset with his choice of lover as they already have a son and heir. Seeing her as a toy for her husband to use and be bored of soon.

Coriane and Elara were rarely seen attending the same event or speaking to each other casually. Which was enough proof that neither women were fond of each other.

In less than two years, Tiberias VI and Coriane's love bloomed into a baby boy, named Cal Jacos. "Cal was a large, fat baby with cheeks as plump as apples, eyes as bright as embers and a laughter that echoed warmly through his mother's heart. The jolly child was filled with energy, his hands reaching for his father's fingers, a pround smile spread across his face."

Maven and Cal's Childhood

Crown Prince, Maven Merandus Calore, was four years old when he first meet his half-brother, Cal Jacos, who was only two years old at that time.

It was an amusing site, seeing the younger Calore follow his older brother. His chubby hands outstretched, excitedly waiting for a hug.

The young prince, awkwardly held his baby brother's hand, lightly shaking it in greeting. The awkward gesture made the young Calore chuckle in glee, wrapping his short, chubby arms around his older brother.

In response, Maven patted his head, not knowing what else to do.

Maven and Cal's childhood dynamic is something you would compare to a Leader and Follower relationship. Maven likes talking and telling people what to do and Cal was an obedient child,so he does what his older brother say, cause it makes him happy and it makes Cal happy.

Maven plans a prank on one of his teachers, he then uses Cal to do the dirty work. Since Maven was the crown prince and Cal was an adorable toddler, they only got a light tap on their wrists or no reprecussion at all.

Their relationship was not perfect but they were content.

The First Crack

As time passes, each boy started to develop their own interest. Maven under the guidance of his mother, has shown great understanding in court politics and is an eloquent speaker. Earning endless praise from his teachers and other lords and ladies in court.

Cal, although baring only his mother's name and held no royal titles, was still given the same lessons and training as Maven. Elara was not pleased with her husband's decision. Wasting time and resources on her son's little servant. Her disapproval echoed on her son, who was annoyed at his father for doing so and felt jealous that his father is more involved with Cal's education.

Cal is a fast learner. Quickly pick up the day's lesson and eagerly studying for the next. If he finds a lesson being challenging for him. He would approach his mother, his Uncle Julian and his older brother Maven for help (Maven likes being asked for answers, it makes him feel smart, but sometimes he would slam the door at Cal).

The Cracks Widen

Years past, both boys started to take on more difficult lessons, as well as physical training. With each honing their specialized skill.

Maven with his sharp wit and clever words. Could neutralize disagreements in court and set terms that were mostly favorable to him.

Cal with his strategic mind combined with his physical strength earned him praise from the other Silver elites and a satisfied nod from their instructor.

Even Prince Maven, never earned one or even a raised brow from him.

One day, Rane Arven wanted to see which was the stronger Calore. Maven insulted to be paired with someone younger and less experienced. Cal was nervous but eager, to prove himself.

Their sparing commenced, Maven taken on the offensive, throwing fireballs at Cal, nearly burning his little brother's brows in the process. Cal in turn, dodged each one with calculated steps, each move got him closer and closer to Maven, til he corned his older brother and burned his shoulder.

Maven fell to his knees with pain, his burnt suit sticking to his skin, adding to the scorching pain.

"Healer!" Prince Maven yelled to anyone.

But no one moved, even their instructor. Even Cal.

"Send me a healer! Are you deaf, Arven?" Maven hissed at his instructor, gripping his arm, covered in burns and was starting to drip blood.

"Did your little brother broke your legs as well, my prince?" Rane asked flatly

Maven fell silent. His pale cheeks turning a bright silver, as his looked somewhere else. "No."

"Then you can walk yourself to the infirmary, your highness." Their instructor motioned his hand towards the exit.

Maven stood with unsteady legs.

"Maven." Cal called out to him, his voice a laced with guilt. "Let me-"

Cal's sentence cut shot, as Maven turned towards him. Blue eyes glaring through his black curls, mouth twisting in a bitter snarl. They stared at the each other for a moment. Then Maven walked away.

"Cal Jacos." Cal looked up to his instructor.

"Yes?" His voice unsure, not knowing what to expect.

Rane Arven's usual plain face decorated with a half-smirk.

"Well done." His voice echoing through the training room. The echoes reaching Maven's ear.

Through the Years

As the Calore boys grew into their strengths. So was the distance. They barely talk to each other. Maven finding ways to prevent his brother from approaching him. Surrounding himself with his crownies from house Arven, Merandus and Samos.

Even if it was only Maven and Cal, the older Calore did little to hide his annoyance. Making snide remarks about his name, his mother and his strange uncle.

Cal, although hurt from his older brother's words, still hoped that they would still get along.

The Front

Both Calores were sent to Corvium, where they see first hand the on-going war between Norta and the Lakelands.

Maven having not much interest in war strategy, struggled in the Choke. To add insult to injury, he watched as his little brother charmed most of the soldiers and military personels with his brilliance.

His time at the Choke only made tolerable with the presence of his new found friend. Thomas.

However, due to the explosion caused by a Lakelander assassin. Prince Maven had to travel back to Whitefire palace. The king and queen, worry for their heir's safety.

Which left Cal in the front. As he grew into a fine soldier and a vital part in Norta's military strength.

Cal Jacos was given titles and medals for his contributions, but a letter was handed to him by a high ranking general.

Coriane Jacos, his mother, was gone.

The Final Straw

Consort Coriane's mysterious death cause a strong ripple of grief to those who loved her and was loved by her.

Cal stayed in his bedchamber for hours on end. Barely talking.

On the other hand, Prince Maven although was not close to the late Consort, he still visited Cal in his room. So he could talk to him, console his little brother. He knew how it felt to lose someone dear to him and that kind of grief broke him.

After so many years, they were together again, even for a moment.

A few weeks after Coriane's burial. The King held a small banquet with his family and close advicers.

Cal was seated closer to his father than the standard protocal. Which puzzled Maven and alarmed Elara.

Tiberias Calore VI, in honor to his beloved consort. The love of his life, annouced Cal Jacos' legitimacy before the small court.

In the king's drunken grief, he unknowingly severed the string he had with his older son and heir. Causing a stain in Maven's competency as future king and a power struggle between brothers.

Start of Red Queen Timeline

Over a year, since Cal becoming a legitimate son of house Calore.

The bond between brother was nearly gone. Maven shown blatant dislike towards his little brother. When they are alone together. Maven never fails to point out Cal's flaws, how gullible he is and comparing him to a lap dog who was eager to please.

In public events, Maven would pretend to be a loving and caring brother. Who under the facade of a perfect older sibling, still manage to deliver backhanded remarks that only Cal and a few of Maven's crownies would understand.

Maven's cruel words, his mother's death and his father's expectations slowly took a toll on Cal's self-esteem. Even with Cal being half a head taller than Maven and larger in built. He still moved quietly and carefully around him. Keeping his mouth shut, as he fear that he might say or do something that he might regret.

However cold Maven was, Cal never stopped hoping that they will be brothers again.

As Maven took on the role of his father's unofficial adviser. His focus gearing towards ending the growing rebel group that was slowly becoming a nuisance to the crown. His father, still in his druken grief, only cared for the war between the Lakelanders and invested more on his little brother's plans.

While Maven was busy trying to reason with their father. Cal was busy, going out at night to see the small red villages and bumping into a curious looking girl with stealthy hands.

How the First Book would play Out in this Dynamic

After Mare's shocking entrance. Mare was presented to the royal family. Tiberias wanting her dead and any footage of her erased. While Elara reasoned that Mare might be of use to them in the long run. Which spared her for now.

Maven chimed in that Cal should wed her, since he was the reason she fell in the shield in the first place. Cal only looked away, embarassed. While Mare glared at Maven for his suggestion.

In a short period, the young Prince Cal, started to develop deep feelings for Mare.

Mare felt attraction towards him as well, but knows that he can't find out that she is with the Scarlet Guard.

Maven and Elara are aware of her being part of the Scarlet Guard. Not because Maven pretended to be her friend. Elara simply read her mind and wanted to gather as much information from Mare, about the scarlet guard and newbloods.

If we are still going for a Love Triangle

Maven annoyed with his fiancée, Evangeline Samos and his father still disregarding his advices.

Prince Maven decided to take it out on his little brother, who was clearly smitten with Mare.

Maven pretended to befriend Mare, in the hopes of making his brother jealous because "he was given everything and he didn't deserve any of it."

Mare at first was cautious, given he was the son and heir to the throne and dislikes him, for his obvious resentment towards Cal.

But Maven played the stressed older brother, whose achievements gets overshadowed by his younger brother.

Mare understood the feeling all too well and they bonded over that.

Maven, overtime, started to appreciate Mare's spontaneous nature and he likes how genuine Mare is around him. He starts to see why his brother is attracted to her.

Mare and Cal got along well, and you know for a fact that they would sneak around to dance.

Mare likes Cal, enough that it made each letter, each Scarlet Guard meeting more diffucult to seat through.

Once the Scarlet Guard attacked, Mare quickly snuck away and went into hiding. After the damage done, Maven finally convinced his father into getting rid of the Scarlet Guard.

Maven would command Cal in organizing a search and arrest of Mare Barrow and other Scarlet Guard members. As well as secretly searching for newbloods like her, to turn into weapons for war.

Cal would then track down Mare, with the hopes of convincing her to leave the Scarlet Guard and come back to him.

Mare, Farley, Shade and the other newbloods manage to go as far as breaking into Corros prison where Maven held the newbloods. (No Silver Elites since Maven is the rightful heir in this timeline.)

Mare and the others manage to free most of the newbloods. However, Shade gets killed by Ptolemus and Mare gets capture, as she try to hold off the Sentinels while the others escape.

The conflict between the Calore brother rises, as the other would disagree on how their prisoner will be treated. Cal would prefer "talking" her out of being a rebel and Maven would threaten her for more information while having "tense" moments with her, since he is still attracted to her.

Mare on the other had will be stubborn and only hope that she'll get rescued soon.

[rqxreader]

Elara Merandus as roommate headcanons

If you snore or talk in your sleep, she doesn't tolerate it well. She gets angry at you even though she knows it isn't your fault, and she tries her best to make you miserable all day as a punishment for depriving you of sleep. When she's angry at you, you have to stay out of the house for your own safety for hours or even days at a time. Elara's rage is a terrible thing.

Elara blames you whenever anything goes wrong, even if it is her own fault.

She devotes a lot of time to her career or her studies. It sometimes feels like she never relaxes.

She’s surprisingly blunt and honest with you, moreso than you would expect from her. She’s very different at home than she is outside of the house. You think you're probably the only person who sees Home-Elara, the one with messy, unwashed hair, who wears pajama shorts and an old T-shirt instead of Outside-Elara’s elegant, expensive outfits. Outside-Elara is a lot nicer, but also a lot less fun.

You find that you learn a lot from her. She's a surprisingly good teacher.

Elara values her personal space. She doesn't like it when you stand or sit to close too her.

If the two of you have a pet, Elara absolutely dotes on it. She is far nicer to it than she is to you.

Elara pays for most of the household expenses, and she never lets you forget it. She makes you do all of the household chores, but still complains that you don't contribute enough and that you’re leeching off of her.

[nortaeventcouncil]

Ult Red Queen Character Tournament Round of 16: Bracket B, #4

Vote for who you think is the ultimate Red Queen series character. Reblogging with propaganda is welcome, but please be respectful!

Ara Iral:

Don't get me wrong, I love Maven, but Ara Iral is so badass. She is an elderly woman, a grandmother, in a YA fantasy series, whose character is not defined by her age. She is intimidating and formidable to her enemies, but loved and admired by her own family. Ara is one of only a handful of female High House leaders in the series(I believe the others are the heads of House Eagrie and House Greco). She stood up to Elara Merandus and was imprisoned because of it. In the end, Ara ended up fighting and dying beside Mare, a Red, someone she had been taught was beneath her, for her own freedom. The Panther is truly a memorable character, and one I wish we could have learned more about.

Maven Calore:

*DEEP BREATH* SO! THIS MAN HAS BEEN MANIPULATED SINCE HE CAME OUT THE WOMB, DUDE'S GOT MORE TRAUMA THAN I HAVE CRUSHES (and lemme tell u that's a lot). HE'S BI. AND GAY FOR HIS (dead) BEST FRIEND. HE'S HOT, SO HE SHOULD GET EXTRA POINTS. And my boi got to marry all the baddies in the series [Mare, Evangeline, Iris]. HE WOULD BURN THE WORLD aND NOT LET A SINGLE FLAME TOUCH HIS BELOVED [Mare].THIS MAN HAS THE ENERGY OF A SLEEP DEPRIVED WET CAT. I LOVE HIM. He deserves to win, I put my boi in every tournament I can, and he don't win 👁💧👄💧👁. And he's my adopted wet cat, I love him <3 [and he has also committed mucho bad stuff, but he's just a cute little wet cat man, promise! <3] I wanna ramble more, but I have homework :((( BUT THIS MAN IS THE ULTIMATE ONE.

Emo sad boi

[vi-vis-posts]

Have you ever thought that...

If Helena Merandus married Julius Calore III and Erik Merandus Tiberia Calore, Are Tiberias VI and Elara related?

Seriosly!? If silver houses only maked children with each other, are they all like related or something? Is that why they're so fucking violently grazy bitches?

I have not read Broken Throne or Cruel Crown yet, just Red Queen wiki, so I'm really sorry if I am wrong:D

[snakerdoodlle]

After many, many months of work and thought, this is finally done! I wanted to make a list of all the voice claims I imagined for the RQ characters so here we go!! Feel free to share your own ideas as well!

These are all subject to change (of course). I just put voices to whoever I could match, so sorry if this list is a little all over (more characters could be added in the future!). I know these aren’t all the best but for the most part it’s just how I see them so forgive me lmao :’] I tried my best <3

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Maven Calore: Better in the morning - Birdtalker / El Tango De Roxanne - José Feliciano (specifically 1:40-2:35)

Mare Barrow: Requiem - Laura Dreyfuss

Cal Calore: Theseus - The Oh Hellos / Thus Always To Tyrants - The Oh Hellos

Evangeline Samos: Catra - She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018 ver)

Elane Haven: Elizabeth Comstock - BioShock Infinite

Ptolemus Samos: Capitano - Genshin Impact

Wren Skonos: Sam - Tomb Raider

Diana Farley: Tess - The Last of Us (game)

Kilorn Warren: Caralee - Jay Armstrong Johnson

Cameron Cole: Lonnie - She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018 ver)

Sonya Iral: Arlecchino - Genshin Impact

Elara Merandus: Calia Menethil - World of Warcraft

King Tiberias: Pierro - Genshin Impact

Iris Cygnet: Mel Medarda - Arcane

Tiora Cygnet: Artemis - Hades

Cenra Cygnet: Ambessa Medarda - Arcane

Samson Merandus (this one is so random bye): Belos - The Owl House

[lucy-the-cat]

What do you think Elara Merandus's childhood was like? What did she like to do for fun? Did she have any friends?

Ooh, I like this one. I actually abandoned a project called Lethal Lullabies where Coriane and Elara became friends in an attempt to answer this question. My headcanons are as follows:

Elara's mother was from a low house, specifically a Gliacon (shiver), and never wanted to marry, let alone a Merandus. She's deathly afraid of Elara, to the point that she avoids her as much as possible, and took care to handle her very little as an infant. Elara was very upset by this when she was little, but as a subconscious means of protecting herself, decided her mother was too weak for her greatness.

Her father, on the other hand, was very controlling on account of Merandus being a small house (shoutout to @nymphenberger for this detail!). Elara never grew upset at this. He loved her, after all.

Elara grew up very isolated, and this allowed her to be very dismissive of other people in a subconscious attempt to protect herself from loneliness. She didn't have any friends because they were too afraid to get too close to her, and so she amused herself by perfecting her ability, a hobby which made her father proud.

Most Merandus were incurious to the world around them, and never learned to use their abilities outside of interrogation. Elara, on the other hand, practiced on servants until she could reach into minds without notice, and cast her ability far and wide everywhere she went. She cultivated a reputation that further isolated her.

She became mad when servants shied away from her, and learned to make them listen by force. She reveled in it.

She hated Training, how the instructor always wanted her to use brute force. Her ability was worth so much more, yet all they cared about was interrogation. She took her anger out on servants, and ranted to her father.

She enjoyed spying on those with high status, and was in Anabel's head before she was in Coriane's at the feast.

There was a scene in Lethal Lullabies where Cori asks what Elara did to make her mother so afraid of her and she responds, "I was born."

Because her father was so controlling, she didn't think anything of being so controlling towards Maven, and was especially afraid for him as he didn't have her ability to protect himself. She knew court would be as afraid of him as they were of her, and that fear was a dangerous thing.

She became fascinated by queenstrial due to her hyperfocus on her own ability, and often fantasized about the way she would win it. The crown was secondary to the display of power, and she vowed eternal vengeance on Coriane for cancelling it

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Summary if you don't wanna read all this cause i have MANY opinions about these books:

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#1 Mare defender, #1 Maven apologist (it's complicated). If you dislike Cal Calore you need to die. If you genuinely ship Mare and Maven you need to die also. If you hate Evangeline you are wrong. If you hate Elara you're right, but also very boring. If you think Mare or Evangeline are white, you need to reread the books. No Kilorn hate allowed here thank you very much. House Calore and House Merandus enthusiast.

SHIPS

Leader of Thomaven + Mareven nations (I don't actually ship Mare and Maven romantically, their canon dynamic just has been keeping me clinically deranged and unhinged and feral for years. like I adore them but please don't become canon ever. (actual mareven shippers who think they should end up together pls DNI :))

Maven x Iris enthusiast (is there a ship name for them??? if there is please someone correct me). Started as a crackship now we're here

Marecal #1 supporter + #1 Evangelane enthusiast !! also like Shade x Farley a whole lot! :)

Coriara enthusiast too (let me be delusional idk. comphet hit them both hard).

Not much of a fan of Kilorn x Cameron, don't rlly mind the ship either.

CHARACTERS

Can u believe I'm a junior college student and yet I have a PhD in Maventology. He is THE character ever. sorry if you are a writer creating characters you can stop now. every writer can stop writing characters because they will never be Him. actually. btw. Also he needs to stop... His looks too demure... his bitch pose too nasty... his behavior too BPD... they're gonna kill him😔. Consult me before doing as much as thinking about him thank you. I am absolutely not chronically clinically insanely deranged about him. I like him a normal, healthy, and perfectly stable and definitely not autistic amount. I do not relate to him on a level that is embarrassing to disclose at all, he absolutely isn't "just like me fr fr". Also he fucked up bad but god forbid a bisexual guy with 87 mental illnesses and 56 personality disorders be a little bit of a silly goofy jester. he didn't "steal his brother's throne" he was literally kingmaxxing and on his period leave him alone. my poor little meow meow my loser boyfriend my 3-apples-tall son my whole lifeline.

Definitely a Maven apologist but also he DID do everything wrong and was an awful, horrible person and if you don't acknowledge that I'll get Very angry. His death was necessary but also he didn't deserve it but dooming himself to that fate was his own choice but also it wasn't. yknow how it is. If you perceive him in the wrong way i will eat my own organs and probably yours too and then kill myself immediately. it IS that serious to me. So, toxic Maven stans who loooove him but haaate Mare and Cal with a passion And also sexualize Maven to filth BIG DNI. you're WEIRD!! you need to STOP!!

Also dm me before speaking on Mare Barrow or Cal Calore, please and thank you. they consume my every-waking thought, both individually and as a ship :)) Also Mare is trans and this is a canon fact she told me herself. Also a Huuuuuuge Mare enthusiast. she was my fav before Maven for a REASON!! (and is my 2nd fave rn). they hate to see a girlfailure committing war crimes🙄 i stand with my cancelled daughter leave her alone

Speaking of cancelled wives. Also incredibly devoted to Evangeline Samos and Iris Cygnet (who literally didn't do a single thing wrong btw! god forbid lesbians do anything).

Also Evangeline hatred is absolutely not deserved and NOT welcome here. AND don't mention the whole "Who's the worst mother Larentia or Elara" thing to me because if you do I'll steal your kneecaps.

BIG Kilorn Warren, Shade Barrow, Cameron Cole and Coriane Jacos enthusiast. AND Elara Merandus enthusiast (and borderline apologist. free my woman she did all of that but who fucking cares. Merandus rizz wins smh).

RELATIONSHIPS

CEO of the Calore brothers. Their toxic doomed siblingism Cain/Abel complex is off the charts and no other pair of siblings will get to their level i fear. Sorry they are THE brothers ever everyone else can go home. No one understands them like I do (u can trust me i have older sibling issues). and again pls do consult me before speaking on them. The amount of mental illness they give me every single minute of my life is beyond human comprehension and they make me soooo miserable beyond belief and the amount of love i have for them is immesurable and they don't even know it !!😔

Jacos siblings, Cole siblings enthusiast.

PhD in Merandus family-tology - and with Merandus family I mean Elara and Maven. Like that's literally me and my mom what are u talking about. every time i think about them i age up 89 years they make me convulse and shriek on the floor. being BOTH a Maven AND an Elara apologist is hard and quite literally impossible but I know god gave me this journey for a reason🫶

Also House Merandus, House Jacos + House Calore (more lowkey) enthusiast

I loooove Mare and Maven in ways that are impossible to grasp for the human mind and their canon dynamic consumes my every-waking thought. But if you genuinely ship them and wanted them to be paired together after RQ 1 you need help and i'm not kidding. how are people supporting shipping an abusive guy with the girl he abuses and they'll go and say it WITH THEIR WHOLE CHEST TOO half the fandom needs to DIE actually. you guys are not right in the head. also do NOT try to explain your fuckass arguments as to why Mareven is soooooo much better than Marecal and why Mare was actually in love with Maven after everything (??????) I do not wish to hear it!!! I WILL block you!! And kill myself in front of you to forever change the course of your life!!!thanks!!

Note and final comment! Hate the Calore brothers all you like (ur wrong, but it's allowed ig) but Mare haters are NOT welcome in this blog (especially the ones that call her "annoying". get a grip ❤️).

🧧 THE POPPY WAR 🔥

Fang Runin, Yin Nezha and Chen Kitay are all my children and under my protection. RinNezha are my parents who raised me.

Rin falls under the same category of Blorbo as Maven btw. She is Blorbo Premium. I think people should stop writing female main characters because they will Never be Her and they want to be her so bad but they never will. btw. Because she is the only main character that's EVER existed. btw. Have been deranged obsessed with her losergirl bisexual BPD ass since day 1 . I stan forever with my cancelled wife🤞🤞

Also incredibly obsessed with Jiang (as a father. of Rin and Altan specifically). Crazy white-haired middle-aged shamans will see two rabid Speerly kids and be like "is anybody gonna adopt that" and not wait for an answer

Also! Chagaltan enthusiast (they fucked nasty multiple times in canon it's 100% true they told me). I love Altan Trengsin the normalest healthiest amount as well :)))

The dynamic I love most BY FAR are Rin and Kitay's friendship tho. don't mention them to me or I WILL bawl my eyes out and you WILL hear about it.

(I've only read the first book, so I know no further spoilers!!!).

edit: reading the second book now. i am pledged to Rin Kitay and Nezha's friendship. everytime they fight i eat my own organs. also MUCH more obsessed with Chaghaltan. toxic doomed yaoi my belovedest <3

edit: finished reading TDR. the amounts of love i have for Yin Nezha, Rinezha, and Rinkitay are unfathomable for the human mind. btw. if you even care. also i am devastated.

🐍THE HUNGER GAMES/TBOSAS 🌹

Consult me before speaking on Snowplinth or Coriolanus or Sejanus individually thank you very much. Also like Snowbaird a lot (not as a ship!). Coriolanus Snow is bisexual and OCD/BPD yes it's a canon fact he told me himself. Lucy Gray Baird defender (can't believe I have to say it but some of you have god awful takes on her omg).

# Peeta Mellark enthusiast. also Everlark, Haymitch, Cinna and Johana enthusiast. Also like Katniss a lot lot she deserved none of that!! Sort of Gale apologist (didn't like him at first, think he is WAY overhated now).

Also fuck Jennifer Lawrence she is NOT Katniss Everdeen and never was!!!

also I am normal and sooo patiently waiting for Sunrise on the Reaping🥴 soooo patiently🥴

❄️ MY HERO ACADEMIA 🔥

Touya apologist, LoV apologist, Shigadabi/Dabihawks and Togachako enthusiast. Also Hawks, Lady Nagant, Overhaul, Aizawa, Shinsou enthusiast. Todoroki family enthusiast too, especially Touya and Natsuo (Ende*vor not included). Touya Todoroki is not just family but my whole lifeline and he deserved better. Tenko Shimura is my son that I gave birth to myself and he deserved SO much better also. All LoV members deserve better and No you can't save someone by killing them :))) Don't ask me about 430 I am still waaaay too angry. And incredibly disappointed. And in Horikoshi's walls.

♦️ GRISHAVERSE ♠️

Kanej and Wesper lover. Kaz Brekker and Nikolai Lantsov CEO, Jesper Fahey and Nina Zenik enthusiast :)

SoC lover but also SaB enjoyer (+ tv show SaB enjoyer too). If you "are in love with" the Darkling kindly stay away from me. If you hate him and hate that he's a bad guy (psa he's the literal villain) and are all whiney about it stay away from me also. idk I don't really care about the dude. I don't like him but still think he's a well-written character. Malina defender (though I don't really care about them either :/ ).

🌪🔥 ATLA 🌊🌱

consult me before speaking on Azula or Zuko thanks :] (I don't really care much about ships in this fandom, so I don't really have strong opinions about it lol. Still, i'm more of a Kataang and Sokka x Suki enthusiast). If you hate Katara or Aang I hate you <3

Also the whole Zutata vs Kataang ship is tired. If ur a Zuko stan AND a toxic Zutara shipper get out, idc. I think they're cute but Kataang is cuter. and then again idrc about ATLA ships too much

⚔️ ATTACK ON TITAN 🩸

Eren, Armin, Jean enthusiast. Don't really care for ships in this anime either, except maybe Jeanmarco and Historia/Ymir. Not a big fan of Eremika or Eremin (I like them way more platonically), but again idrc. the only thing I really care about is my mental health after watching this

♾️ INFINITY TRAIN 🚃

Simon Laurent #1 Connosieur. thank god Infinity Train is not that famous and I can gatekeep this bpd/ocd-ass blond gay twink demon. I might like Simon and Grace a little bit, they might make me a little bit sick (in a non-ship way!!!!!). Also am a Lake enthusiast and canon-trans-Lake truther, and Amelia is very cool too. Sure would haven been very cool if we'd seen her and Hazel make a found family :)))) sure would be :))) Also! season 4 defender and Ryan Akagi enthusiast. Also Min-Gi did nothing wrong he was just going through some things!).

🪚 CHAINSAW MAN 🩸

Denji enthusiast, Aki Hayakawa's #1 lover. no one gets his sadboy eyes look and lack of wanting to save himself like I do. Also #1 Akiangel enthusiast. Also Nr 1 Hayakawa family (that is Denji, Aki and Power) enthusiast. found family save me found family save me found family. Also Makima enjoyer. god forbid women be batshit crazy 🙄

🍲 DUNGEON MESHI 🍙

Touden siblings #1 enthusiast. Also Kabru, Labru and Farcille enthusiast. Yes I stole Laios' name. Because I love him

🏜 DUNE 🪱

I've only watched the movies, but it's enough to know that Chani deserves better, that Jessica served intergallactic lesbian pussy for almost three hours straight, and that blue-eyed white men must be stopped (still love Paul tho). House Harkonnen enthusiast.

🛡 HOUSE OF THE DRAGON 🐉

Rhaenicent lover and defender, Alicent apologist (what did she do wrong, really), Aegon II enthusiast but in a I want him to die a horrible death because he sucks Way. yknow how it is. Also if you hate Alicent you NEED to kys and if you dislike her I actively don't trust you. Helaena enthusiast and absolute defender. Don't mention Alicent's relationship with either Aegon or Helaena or i WILL convulse on the floor. Team Blue (team women). Love some of the blacks, don't really love most their fans that much :)) . More plot-/individual characters-focused than team-focused, really. if you are blatantly misogynistic towards ANY female hotd character (yes, including the ones you hate), gtfo of this blog.

🦇 INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE 🩸

Armand #1 enthusiast. PLUS DevilsMinion #1 enthusiast. he (and Daniel) consume my every-waking thought. I'm going right through this hyperfixation right now... don't even joke lad i'm going insane i'm SO serious....

Mostly a Loustat truther (also a Louis enthusiast). Claudeleine enjoyer and defender cause they're the only slightly normaler people on that show. Pookies.

I don't think I need to clarify many things concerning this show cause most of the fandom has absolutely correct and based opinions (THANKFULLY).

All in all I looooove seeing gay people be fucked up insane. Also love that this story is not just about who is more mentally ill but underneath that it's a straight up comedy. And underneath it's a commentary on what circumstances can do to familial bonds. And underneath it's the most gut-wrenching tragedy you have ever laid eyes on. And underneath that it's always, and will be, about Love, and the love the characters have for each other despite it all. btw. if u even care :/

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[thepuffpastrycustomer]

I've got a theory.

The members of the Merandus family are in general described as not kind people.

For example Mare says that Samson Merandus has demonic character traits.

So what if not just Elara manipulated Maven's thoughts, but every member does that.

So that the parents control their children's thoughts and feelings and this over generations.

Maybe Elara thought that this would be a normal thing to do, to control the thoughts of your child, because her father did it to her and his father did it to him and so on.

That would the cold and heartless character family traits of the house Merandus explain.

None of them got real feelings, because they were taken and manipulated since childhood.

[demigodtrash-butmakeitgay]

Elara: Anything you say in the next thirty seconds is free, i won’t smite you starting now

Mare: I think you’re murderous, psychotic, controlling and bitchy. you have a god complex and you don’t think of anyone but yourself

Elara: wait a min-

Mare: I have twenty three seconds left and i’m not done.

[imjulia-andilikecats]

Mareven Scrap Idea

Maven after his death, falls into a limbo which is in a form of an alternate reality. Where he finds an version of him marrying Mare. No one could see him, hear him, only his otherself could:

He was stunned to say the least. Watching from a safe distance, aother version of him gently smiling at Mare, with his hand outstretched, luring her to the alter.

The other Maven couldn't take his eyes of her.

Maven can't blame him, Mare looked exquisite in her wedding gown, even the silver paint didn't damper her beauty.

Maven moved, needing a better look at both of them. Watching Mare move with fluid grace, yet her eyes were a storm of emotions. Fear, doubt but, as her eyes settle of the other Maven, it sparked with hope.

He was quiet for a while, as a distant memory passed through him. His Mare used to look at him like that as well, before all the horrors him and his mother put her through.

But this Mare looked at his other self with more than just hope. Love. Admiration. Trust.

He watched as his other self held Mare's hand. He expected her to pull away, grimace and even spit in his face.

Instead, she held his fingers tightly.

He felt a stab of jealousy. She looked at him the way he always wanted her to. Her love for her only friend, her companion, the ancher that kept her grounded in this sea of Silver.

Maven couldn't take it. He wanted to rip those two apart. He wanted to warn them. He wanted to yell at himself. He wanted Mare to end him again. All his emotions pulling him in different directions, but all he could do was watch and wait.

So he waited in the dark. Under the balcony of his and Mare's room.

"Those two sure are taking their time." He mumbled bitterly. Thinking how ridiculous this situation was.

Then he heard the door open. He considered waiting to see if its safe, but then realized no one could see him. He only hid to give them some privacy.

So he walked out of the shadows, as he turned to look at the balcony, hoping to see Mare in her nightgown bathed in moonlight, only to be greeted by himself looking down on him, his pale hand gripping the railing.

They both stared at each other for a moment.

Then the other Maven flicked his bracelet, summoning a ball of fire to illuminate them both.

"So I wasn't seeing things." The other Maven murmured. Blue eyes staring daggers at him.

Maven only signed, not bothered by his own fire aimed at him. "Ah". He tilted his head to the side. "So I wasn't as invisible as I thought I was."

Other Maven only looked annoyed and insulted. "Is this a joke? Another crude prank by a bloodhealer?" His words rushed as his face starts to flush silver. "And to do this on my wedding night!"

Maven opened his mouth to correct himself. "Well-"

"As much as you managed to look quite similar to me. You are far too thin, too gaunt and too poorly dressed to pass as a Nortan Prince." His other self hissed through his teeth.

Bastard. Maven for a moment wanted to throw a fireball at himself or better yet, his Mare wielding a letter opener.

He only scoffed and countered. "You are correct. I am no Nortan Prince. Most of my subjects address me as 'Your Highness' and all know me as King Maven Calore of House Merandus."

Other Maven's face contours into anger and even pity. "You deluded fool."

Throwing a fireball at him, only for it pass through his chest. It didn't hurt, but it did tickle.

His other self frowned puzzled, his posture becoming tense.

Maven chuckled, his voice sounding too smug, considering his current state. "And this fool, ruled over Norta and ended the 100 year War with the Lakelanders."

The other Maven looked at him again, observing him. From his pale, gaunt face to his plain clothing.

Other Maven raised his brow, his mouth lifting in a scowl. "Am I suppose to envy you?"

Maven only looked past his other's shoulder, peering into the dimly lit room.

He could picture Mare peacefully sleeping in their bed. Her brown waves spread around her like a dark halo and her lovely face pressed against the pillows. He could sense the cool, midnight air around them. She must be freezing.

"No." His voice soft, almost a whisper. "But I do envy you."

Then take it. A small voice in his head whispered to him. The small remnants of his mother's gift.

Those three simple words gave clarity to his jumbled mind.

He did took his perfect brother's birthright. Stole the crown that was never ment to graze his brow and ruled Norta for months.

By some miracle, he felt his heart beat fast in his chest, as he thought of a plan, a purpose.

Maven's musing was cut short when he heard the familiar sound of grinding teeth.

He looked back at his other self. Teeth bare, eyes filled with wrath. Maven could sense the waves of heat radiating from him. It seems he read his thoughts.

"Don't you dare." The other Maven flicked his bracelet, blue flame running up his arm burning his sleeves.

Maven glanced at the raging flames. Unimpressed by his other's poor attempt of a threat. They both know its not their flames that made others fear them. Yet the determination in his eyes, made it perfectly clear. He will not make it easy.

No matter. He has decided. He will steal this life.

Tagging: @vrana-s @mavenne cause Maven's Roman Empire is marrying Mare

[rhysand-is-daddy]

Friendly reminder

Mare cant pass a fourth grade math test.

[nortaeventcouncil]

Red Queen Fanfiction Awards Nominations: Best Rare-Pair

Blessings Anew by TwistedNym @nymphenberger

5,275 Words | Teen & Up | Farley/ Ada

Family is comfort in your own home. Or how Diana Farley loves her daughter but she also wants to love her girlfriend. And Clara loves both her moms. But is also a toddler.

Marital Duties by beforeilearnedcivility @lucy-the-cat

2,786 Words | Mature | Maven/Iris

“She’s not your queen.” My hand feathers along his arm. “So don’t act like she rules you.” He snorts. “You think you rule me?” “You certainly don’t rule yourself.” “Don’t bother trying.” His eyes sharpen to claws. “No one but Mother has ever known how.” _ Maven is nicer to Iris and they complete their marital duties

Red Huntress by Elane_in_the_shadows @elane-in-the-shadows

34,415 Words | Teen & Up | Farely/ OC

Growing up as the daughter of hunters in the vast farmlands of the northern Lakelands, Diana Farley has always known how to wield a knife - and how bleak the prospects for Red peasants like her are. Compliance to Silvers is the only way to survive, but when Silvers once more leave her village in misery, Diana knows she can no longer go on living this way …

A lot can happen in a year by MissDemeanor @miss-literary

58,652 Words | Teen & Up | Maven/ Tyton

When a simple training exercise goes haywire, Maven wakes up to discover that amnesia has robbed him of the last year. One measly year didn’t seem too terrible. That is, until he discovers that he is now the King of Norta, both his parents are dead, the 100 Year War has ended, he married the princess of his century-long enemies, House Samos has run off to create their own kingdom, and his brother wants his crown back and is currently trying to kill him for it. Oh, and now Reds can have abilities like Silvers. Also they’re rebelling. Things aren’t adding up, he’s all alone, everyone wants to kill him, and he’s only 17—No, wait, 18. 18. He’s 18 now. He’s got to remember that. Needless to say, it’s all a little overwhelming.

The Queen's Consort by InvisibleBear

4,528 Words (ongoing) | Explicit | Elara/ Coriane

Elara Merandus was born to be queen, and growing up she knew she would never share the place by the king's side with another, so when Tiberias says he plans to take a consort she needs to make up a plan, something her husband wouldn't be looking for her. Or, the one where in an act of petty spite Elara takes Coriane as a consort before Tiberias can and realizes she might actually like women.

Sparks by Ayvee

2,623 Words | Teen & Up | Mare/Tyton

(Takes place in War Storm) Mare is having trouble sleeping after the battle from the raiders in Montfort. Tyton finds her watching the stars on a balcony, and they share thoughts with one another. He helps her sleep. TytonxMare

[infinitebookwrms]

Elara Merandus - Character Aesthetic (11/?)

@vaveyard

If you know someone’s fear, you know them. 

[degenderates]

Congrats on 200 followers! Could you do a Maven edit thing from RQ 💕

Thank you! Here is a Maven aesthetic for you! Please please please be gentle with me if it’s not something you like, as this is my first edit. Ever. I’ve discovered that it’s really fun and I want to do more of them!

[nortankingstrial-blog]

“you were wrong to kill elara,” he says, not bothering to temper his words. “she was a surgeon with minds.” he leans in, hungry, a starving man about to devour a meal. “i am a butcher.”