#leandra

[firestarter91]

This is one of my favourite young Merthur modern AU's. I really enjoyed this coming of age/forbidden love story spanning their two lives from 17 to 25yrs. Arthur especially is written wonderfully here, my heart always belonged to him in this story.

Merlin is definitely a little shit, the tag doesn't lie, sexually confident, provoking but not mature enough (at least for a good while) to deal with the consequences of his actions and I spent a good many chapters wanting to kick him up the backside.

Part 1 (up to Chapter 12) of the story is told from Arthur's POV, then we switch to Merlin's, getting context to Merlin's feelings and behaviour, which was much needed by that stage but be patient, it's well worth the wait.

Just to warn readers there's a time jump towards the end but it’s vital to the story. It simply wouldn't work without it in terms of character development, you don’t miss anything really, as any important moments are dealt with and both characters really need that time apart to grow and rediscover each other, explore their confused and complex feelings.

The companion pieces are lovely and often very revealing, they help add even more depth and nuance to the characters feelings and I highly recommend you read them. Even though the main story can be read as a standalone, these made the whole story so much more satisfying, because you get slices of both boys POV's at different key moments along the way.

It's not for everyone, some readers didn't like the time jump, some hated Merlin, others didn't like the format of only writing one character's POV for half the story but it really worked for me and it had a happy ending which felt earned by both boys which was great.

Also, another plus is that Uther isn't an ogre here and it makes a nice change, not that I mind Uther being the bad guy in modern Merthur stories, but it felt right in this one that he's not.

Hello, I would love to get all your Merthur fic recs/bookmarks 👉🏽👈🏽 I have been scouring AO3 but I’m sure I’m missing some really good ones!!

oh hiii! omg okay well i haven't read merthur fics in quite a bit of time, so these fics are mostly all very old, but here we go! also i've mostly read modern aus, i hope that's your thing hehe.

we are all diamonds by footloose

the student prince by fayjay

hotel camelot by orphan account

awake by cori lannam

The One Where Their (Mother) Tongues Get Acquainted by emjayelle

And like the cycle of the year, we begin again by katherynefromphilly

there are no gays in football by malu_3

This Silly Ol' Dance Is Perfect for Two by slantedknitting

nobody moves, nobody gets hurt by leandra

a summer in delphi by rotrude

Arcane Asylum by newkate

also: please read the warnings and tags properly, some of these fics have ao3 archive warnings and deal with heavy subjects/tropes

[bumblesteak]

Fact: Most necromancers can glow ☠️

[pumpkinlass]

This is your fault!

How could you let her charge off like that?

[hergnomieness]

The survivors

[zackieart]

I was asked to draw Leandra with a skeleton.

Yeah and my back is break

my twitter @Zackie_art

[verystrxxwberry]

MOONLIGHT LOVERS; “Could you hug me?”

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𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭: fluff, ML routes (+ Farah and Leandra), comfort. ↝ 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫'𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞: As I promised, the same version as the Eldarya hcs but with ML! I will probably post mcl ones tomorrow, depending on how my study session goes in the morning… Enjoy! ♡

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❖ AARON ;; as soon as he heard your question, he was a little surprised; but he wasn't going to refuse an offer like that. He would bend down a little to fit you perfectly in his arms, surrounding you with protective warmth. Maybe his grip would be a little tight, but not so tight as to overwhelm you, just perfect. One of his hands is on your waist and the other on your head, stroking your hair gently. "Are you okay? Do you need to talk?" It would help you clear your head in the comfort of his embrace, no matter if something bad had really happened or you just needed the hug. He definitely has a quite attractive natural essence that can easily remind someone of the forest and nature. Secretly, everyone in the manor loves Aaron's hugs. Ivan is the one who hides it the least, always hugging Aaron every time he sees him. Bear hugger, definitely.

❖ BELIATH ;; "What a subtle way of saying you want to touch me" He would mock you just with the intention of teasing you a little. No doubt he opens his arms and welcomes you into them. Beliath doesn't hold back with physical contact, and even more when you're the one asking for it. Hugging Beliath is a strange experience, it's not comforting or warm but it does lift your spirits. "No need to ask, if you want to hug me, just do it. It won't bother me at all" He murmurs against your hair, his hands caressing your back. To cheer you up a little more, he'd sway from side to side, reciting some comforting words, sometimes going so far as to say things so out of context that it would make you laugh.

❖ VLADIMIR ;; he’s not the type of person who is into hugs, even though he needs them, he is not used to them and prefers quality time. Anyway, you asking him makes him realize that he also needs to take refuge in someone's arms, so if you are alone, he would hug you and let you see a vulnerable side of him. His grip is firm and quite possessive, that no matter how hard you try to break free in a minute, you won't be able to. Vladimir's hugs are long, in a silent atmosphere and simply enjoying the warmth of the other. You already know that Vladimir is not the kind of person who can properly express his affection with words, so that hug was enough for you to notice the affection he has for you.

❖ RAPHAEL ;; "Yeah, sure, come here" is a hug lover, he enjoys every hug as if it was the last one. Along with Ivan, he’s one of the stickiest huggers in the manor. He initiates the embrace naturally, making you feel welcome and comfortable in his company. He is very gentle, holding you carefully and being patient for as long as you want to hold him. His head rests on your shoulder and in a soft voice he asks "how was your day?", being casual. Raphael is more than willing to listen to you, meanwhile his mind creates different ways to make you happy with whatever he can. 

❖ ETHAN ;; a soft laugh would come out of him despite the cruel urge of saying "no" to annoy you. "Maybe, but it's not free" he would say as he gives you a half hug, placing his arm over your shoulders, but finally laughing and completing the hug. Maybe it's a little awkward, as Ethan is all about giving quick hugs and back rubs. If it's in a slightly more delicate context, he'd try not to make some joke that could be misinterpreted and quietly embrace you, letting your head retreat into the hollow between his neck and shoulder. One of his hands would be caressing your back and the other would firmly hold you by the waist.

❖ IVAN ;; he may seem uncomfortable with hugs, but in truth he is simply shy and needs a push to release that clingy side of him. "YES" and he leans towards you to give you one of the longest hugs you've possibly ever been given. He tends to sway from side to side and hum a song if he really has confidence in you. If something really bad happened, he would opt for the tickle method, making you laugh until you cry. Regardless, whether it's a comforting hug or just wanting physical contact, his cheeks would be tinged with a reddish color from happiness. Ivan is happy with hugs.

❖ NEIL ;; he freezes the moment you ask him that, do you really want a hug from him? No but like- really? He would look at you perplexed, and without saying a word, this is the very first time someone has asked him for a hug. He would open his arms and let you melt against his chest, in a somewhat awkward embrace. Neil doesn't know what to do, so he just pats your shoulders. In a polite way, he would keep silent, letting you talk so he can listen to you or just enjoy the warmth of your body. It may be a short and awkward hug, but that doesn't mean he doesn't love you, far from it.

❖ FARAH ;; I wish I could receive a hug from her… sigh… As a way of showing affection naturally she resorts to half hugs, wrapping one of her arms over your shoulders. At the moment you ask her to do so, a small smile would escape her lips to then embrace you firmly, offering support and protection. Her hugs are useful to relax you, and many times even to make you get some sleep. And if you need to cry, do it, she’s there all the time you need, and while hugging her. She definitely will kiss your forehead and say “I love you.” Beemoov I need you to give me content of her…

❖ LEANDRA ;; “Oh, clingy, aren’t we?” Just like her brother, her intention is to mock you in order to embarrass you and then embrace you ofc -she couldn’t lose that chance-. Leandra is not such a fan of hugs, so maybe it's a short hug, but somehow, one of those hugs that brightens your day slightly. If the hug goes a little longer than normal, she would teasingly bite you or just tickle you.

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[motherofmabari]

You know how noble houses and estates had a ton of extra bedrooms for visiting guests? I bet the Hawke estate had so many empty bedrooms. None of the staff slept in the servants' quarters, Hawke would insist that someone ought to get some use out of all those fancy rooms.

I bet Leandra would insist Hawke's friends stay the night when the weather was bad, and while Fenris or Aveline might protest, Leandra would just lay on the guilt and motherly concern until they agreed. There might be gangs and robbers out there, after all! Over time they each just claimed their own room in the Hawke estate, because it's not like anyone else was coming to visit and Leandra was much happier when the house was full of people for her to fuss over. They all still had their own homes, of course, but their rooms were always there when they needed them.

I bet when Leandra died, they took turns staying the night. After the Arishok fight, they all slept at the estate for a full two weeks until Hawke insisted they stop hovering.

Hawke went after that estate for her family, I honestly think it's only right that that include her chosen family.

[simsofstrawberryhill]

Sul sul! This is Leandra, a former rich girl from a good family in the city, the pride and joy of her parents and cause of their deepest despair. Currently a runaway and countrywoman to be.

Her wellies still don't quite fit, the mosquitoes and snails give her a hard time, but she puts up with it all for the love of her life. 🐌

He - a wanted troublemaker and thorn in the side of her family - has to hide from his henchmen and what better place to do so than a cozy little house in Bramblewood near the sleepy village of Henford-on-Bagley? To keep up the facade of simple country living, Leandra toils daily with dirty fingers in the garden, planting fruit and vegetables, weeding, fighting slugs, and making potted jam. Because that's what country women do, right? 🍓

But how long will it be before the nosy neighbors of Henford's surrounding farms get suspicious and find out about her little secret? And what exactly is this secret that has so dramatically separated Leandra from her family?

[demonic-dorito]

Still thinking about how Leandra told Hawke that she fully expected them to do the deep roads exhibition but then begged them to not take Bethany/Carver with them. How the fuck would that make someone feel. “It’s your job in the family to be expendable but please I can’t handle the possibility of losing the child I actually view as my child.”

[aftercamlann]

Contact High

words by Leandra, art by Papysanzo Summary: 

After a toxic relationship, Arthur is afraid of getting hurt again, but then he meets Gwen, a scriptwriter he collaborates with in one of his film classes. To win her heart, he plans to cook her the best vegan food she has ever had. The idea would be brilliant, but Arthur is neither vegan, nor can he cook. In a desperate move, he enlists the help of Merlin, the obnoxious barista who works at his favourite coffee shop by day, and is a vegan food vlogger by night.

With his past as a young offender, and a history of addiction, Merlin can’t find a job as a chef, and his dream of opening his own restaurant someday seems unreachable. He pours all his passion into his food videos, but while his recipes and personality have what it takes, his video making skills are subpar at best.

Arthur and Merlin put their animosity aside and strike a deal: Merlin will cook for Gwen, and Arthur will claim he made the food, while in exchange, Arthur will help Merlin make better food videos. It seems the perfect way to meet everyone's needs …

Click HERE for the story and HERE for the art!

[evieebun125]

Our pixie barbarian Fetalia is our carriage driver 😂

from left to right is Rauhban , Leandra, Fetalia, and Leah

[bumblesteak]

Necromancers don’t dig the water too much ☀️🏝️

[sonicfan3]

I went and chatted with Leandra immediately after Anders and Hawke... confirming their relationship, leading to this hysterical timing.

[doublerainbow-if]

Can I ask you why the L's one night stand was regrettable?

It happened before they met MC when they were out with their work buddies. L had been getting more frustrated with the whole soulmate system and with some encouragement from their friends, they ended up chatting it up with somebody. Which soon turn to something more intimate due to the alcohol and relaxed atmosphere. But what happens afterwards is what kind of broke them.

They had wanted to continue to hang out with their one night stand afterwards, especially since it was their first time and they wanted to know more about the stranger. But the person rebuff their efforts for a potential relationship, crushing L hopes by stating that nothing could happen since they weren't soulmates and it had mean nothing to them at all.

It was this stranger that caused them to not pursue any romantic or sexual relationships since they didn't want have their heart broken like that again. It further solidify their hatred for the system too since why would the 'powers that be' let people feel something for someone who isn't their soulmate.

But then MC came along, who they shouldn't love so deeply. They know they're setting themselves up for failure since MC is still holding out on finding their soulmate but their heart wants them regardless. A sucker for pain it seems.

[notebooks-and-laptops]

All the brackets for the Who Is The Worst Dude (Gender Neutral) in Thedas Tournament