#otp: in the chasms

[valerieofavonlea]

I'm still here btw

[chaifootsteps]

general q! when you saw Murder Family did Stol1tz immediately go from otp to notp for you? or did you hope the writers would still do something interesting with it, even if Stolas was suddenly a different character?

back when I thought the show wanted to be about two messed up people I thought they were going to put more effort into making the 'business associates with benefits' angle actually work

like we'd get to see them catch feelings, enjoy spending time together, sharing interests, actuallly see the other's influence change the other for the better (mostly on Stolas' end, idk what Blitzo would get out of spending time with s1 Stolas honestly)

but murder family would still be a massive thron in the side of this development that would have to be addressed. and maybe in the end they wouldn't end up together because the coerced meetups are just too big a chasm to bridge

as soon as s2 happened the dynamic was dead in the water for me. it didn't work as Stolas being a creepy perv who learns to be better since the show wouldn't let him own it, and it can't possibly work as a real relationship

My love for the ship took a massive hit in Murder Family, and honestly, there was some real very grief there that's never entirely gone away. But yeah, for a good while I was genuinely hopeful that they might do something interesting with it, might even make a compelling ship out of it somehow. Even if the relationship was never going to be what they had on the Instagrams, I was open to the possibility that this might all be going somewhere.

It wasn't until The Circus and Seeing Stars that I realized where they were going with this was "blame it all on Blitzo." What scant little handfuls of scattered hope I have left continue to be dashed with every episode.

[madroxed]

Fic Writer Interview

i was tagged (ages ago, oops) by the wonderful @lafaerie to do this 💖

i'll tag @jamesandanthony, @lavellenchanted, @shanastoryteller, @coyotesuspect, @doreyg & @floating-in-the-blue but zero pressure.

How many works do you have on ao3?

96 on my main and 22 on my secondary, but i've orphaned at least another, idk, 60? over the years, and there's some fics lost to the chasm of time that is livejournal and prior out there to never be found again.

What’s your total word count?

351,946

What are your top 5 fics by kudos?

then you'll wake up, your left hand man, pocketful of sunshine, only by chance, when there's no ground. all are shadowhunters/mortal instruments fic, which is a surprise to exactly no one.

Do you respond to comments? Why/why not?

i do initially, and then i am terrible for not replying after a certain time which is something i'm working on. it's entirely an anxiety thing, and very silly, but if i don't answer right away i feel like it's too late? idk, i'm trying to be better at it.

What's the fic you've written with the angstiest ending?

i'm not known for my angst, let's be honest, so i'm going to put end of eras (haunting of hill house, luke & nell) here because it's hohh, angst is a given, and also mayyyyybe still my heart this moment and tell me you'll remember (both glee, sam/blaine) which also deal with character death but, like? in a not totally sad way? one's ghosts and one's immortality/reincarnation soooo. i think they count.

What's the fic you've written with the happiest ending?

as a happy ending truther, this could apply to practically all of them, but let's go with be in my book (bridgerton, penelope/benedict) which is about as fluffy a fic as they come.

Do you write crossovers?

i used to, back in the wild old days of comment ficathons and crossover comms on lj, but i haven't in years. definitely would, just would have to really think it through now.

Have you ever received hate on a fic?

once that i can think of, which was very silly and obviously sent by someone who was deliberately reading fic they weren't going to enjoy.

Do you write smut? If so, what kind?

i have been known to, on very rare occasions. my most recently posted fic is actually 911 buck/tommy smut (find peace in the noise) which i wrote almost entirely because of the group chat. it's not necessarily my go-to, but if the mood strikes.

Have you ever had a fic stolen?

yes.

Have you ever had a fic translated?

yes, a couple.

Have you ever co-written a fic before?

not in years, but i used to co-write a lot with a friend in the lj days. i'm not fantastic at co-writing, if only because i am useless with time management.

What's your all-time favourite ship?

i'm not sure i have an answer to this. i sort of just collect ultimate otps and store them and they pile up, so i don't have just one. some i come back to more often than others, but i've definitely been in too many fandoms to have any less than a dozen.

What's a WIP that you want to finish but don't think you ever will?

oh boy, yeah, any? all? i am notoriously bad about this. if i don't write a fic to completion and then post it, the chance of it getting finished are nil. i have one wip on my ao3 (build it better (the second time around), the order, knights poly) that i started before the second season had aired, and every part of me wants to finish it but...we'll see. maybe one day. the part written docs on my computer for dozens of other fics though? coin toss.

What are your writing strengths?

i think i'm pretty good at characterisation. i like how i write dialogue. i think i'm able to say a lot in few words. other than that, who knows. i have a blast with it most the time? that's definitely a strength.

What are your writing weaknesses?

actually sitting down and writing, let's be honest. but otherwise, long fic and plotting are definitely not things i'm great at. i'm trying to get better at extending my word count, but detailed plots still largely elude me.

What are your thoughts on writing dialogue in other languages in a fic?

i try not to, as i am - alas - a lazy english speaker who never picked up another language remotely fluently. and no one trusts online translation tools.

What was the first fandom you wrote for?

either buffy or hp, i can't remember exactly.

What's a fandom/ship you haven't written for yet but want to?

i am currently working on some jack/kent (check please) fics (finally - they are one of the dozen that fits into that otp question), which feels terrifying because i love them so much. i also have a couple of stranger things fics i'm thinking about.

i'm notorious for dropping one fic in a fandom and then nothing else ever again, so i'll write for pretty much anything.

What's your favourite fic you've written?

though the truth may vary (shadowhunters, simon/raphael). (i actually started an author's favourites series on ao3 a while back which felt huge, and i've only put four fics in it, oops.)

[hlizr50]

Fic prompts you say?????????

#12 for Gwynthan please.

I know you are skeptical, but this is my chance to convince you!

My OTP.

I’m doing this because I love you, and I can’t deny that these two would be disgustingly adorable and supportive of each other.

Word Count: 750

Pairing: Gwyneth Berdara/Ithan Holstrom

Prompt: “H-how long have you been standing there?” - “Long enough.” (I adjusted it a tiny tiny bit based on what I’d written.)

~~~

She ran a thumb over the cerulean stone, her reflection distorted over the smooth surface. While her evenings had become more restful over the years, the training ring was still her solace. It was a place where she’d grown strong, in body and mind and soul, empowered by the people who had become her family.

The Valkyries had outgrown the training ring at the House, though they still used it for any priestesses who still dared not venture out into the world. Which was why Gwyn could sit with her legs dangling over the railing, enjoying the peace and quiet of the winter afternoon.

Perhaps she wasn’t enjoying it, exactly. Perhaps she was more… hiding.

Another year.

The invoking stone was a lead weight in her palm, and she dropped her hands into her lap under its burden. Gwyn had never worn it as a priestess, though she couldn’t bear the thought of letting it go. Cat would have been an incredible priestess; devoted and compassionate and gentle. The redhead knew, now, that it had never been her destiny to remain hidden in the pale blue robes of the Mother. It had never been her call to remain huddled and hushed in the library.

Gwyn’s purpose was to be strong. To empower others who had been wounded to do the same. It had taken a long time, but she was finally proud of who she was, the warrior she had become.

But that didn’t make days like these any easier.

“Happy birthday, Cat,” she whispered into the winter chill, eyelashes fluttering to cool the burning in her eyes. Would it still hurt this much a decade from now? A century? Gods, she hoped not.

“I think you’d be proud of me,” she continued. Sometimes it was nice to talk to her like she was right there. “I try to help people who don’t know how to fight back. I’d like to think that—“ she sniffled, losing the battle against her pooling tears “—that I’m making sure that what happened to us doesn’t happen to anyone else. I just wish… I just wish it wasn’t too late to save you.”

The breeze was frigid against the dampness on her cheeks, and seeped through her leggings as if they were made of nothing more than lace. But she barely noticed, falling into the chasm that still remained in the wake of her twin’s death. Her head dropped, suddenly to heavy, and her drooping shoulders shook with the force of her grief.

Still.

“I’m so sorry, Cat,” she whimpered between ragged breaths. “I love you. I miss you so much. Nothing is the same without you.”

Suddenly she was wrapped in an embrace, two warm, strong arms banding around her and pulling her into the warmth of a broad chest. Then there was a kiss to her cheek, capturing one of her many falling tears.

“You do help people. Every day. It’s incredible to witness.” The gentleness of the voice made her slump in the comforting arms of the man who had become so dear to her. Ithan Holstrom was always so forthcoming with his feelings, unafraid to be vulnerable and honest if it meant earning Gwyn’s trust. She couldn’t thank the Mother enough for connecting their worlds, though the resulting conflict had been horrifying and bloody.

“H-how long have you been listening?”

Ithan sighed at her back, his exhale pulling her further into him. She didn’t want him to let go, and it seemed like the feeling was blessedly mutual.

“Long enough,” he whispered, his breath tickling the shell of her ear. “Your sister would be immensely proud of you. Just like I am. In fact, from what you’ve told me, the only thing that would upset her is the fact that you still hurt so much, and you exile yourself to a secluded roof to try to handle it alone.”

Gwyn squeezed her eyes shut, a desperate attempt to halt the fresh wave of tears from his heartfelt words.

Ithan released her from his grasp, but only long enough to step to her side and tilt her chin up toward him. His kiss was so warm and tender, protecting her from the winter chill.

“You’ll catch your death out here, Freckles,” he murmured. “Come inside. We’ll cuddle in front of the fire and I’ll tell you more about Connor.”

Connor. The brother he’d lost. His own nightmarish night, a world away.

Just another reason Ithan understood her better than anyone else.

[elvendorx]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ANSWERING MY ASK ABOUT YOUR FICS!! omg im literally sooo excited to read everything you're going to post! i read screw loose recently. then i had to go back and re-read it. and then i think about it all the time. in my mind you got the james and sirius characterisation like. Perfectly. there are lines in that fic that i think about all the time and which have shifted MY perception about their characterisation i love that one scene where james and sirius just start ignoring a guy that was trying to chat up james and sirius says james could be both the sweetest and meanest person he knew THAT IS SOOOOO GOOD I LOVE THAT JAMES CHARACTERISATION OKAY!! i also love sirius being a MASSIVE ASSHOLE and telling that guy james slept with he had a girlfriend HSDKJFHAKJ and the subtle powerplay of him leaving the plate on the ground when that guy washes his plate off. also i just love the sirius characterisation in it bc hes sooo annoyed at that poor guy even though he hasnt done anything him saying he slathered his omelette in sauce like an idiot EVEN THOUGH THATS LITERALLY NORMAL IS SOOO PERFECT i just like. CANNOT WAIT for more of your stuff. like its really really hard to find well characterised mwpp era fics ESPECIALLY prongsfoot and theyre my otp so i really appreciate all the work you put in!! literally im like. so excited about your upcoming work sorry i already said that but yeah ksdhfkj ALSO ALSO I ALMOST FORGOT TO MENTION i read your regulus/lily fic about them being in hiding during the war and omg?? again the characterisation is PERFECT!! okay sorry for ranting but yes!!!!! thank you!!!!

thank you so much for this detailed message! <3

i actually find sirius somewhat hard to write so i'm glad he rang true. i think part of it is leaning into his abruptness and his quieter side so that i can contrast that more public side of him with the comfort around james. like the plate, i was trying to go for sirius' assurance in his friendship with james but the anxiety (for both of them) lying in the uncertainty of something beyond friendship, it's that small gap that works as the biggest chasm between them.

and thank you! living in the red was so hard to write, with regulily i kind of feel like it's a hard sell because of their ideological differences in canon but i think that's where the possibility and creativity lies. also they just go so well with j/s so i can always write j/s in the background which is fun in itself. the christmas scene in that is one of my fave j/s things i've written i think.

thank YOU <3

[rewritingcanon]

so many compatibility tests… lalala x okokok… zodiac signs… name compatibility…. olive theory (100% real and true, that one is). now there’s this thing where you see if you’re compatible based on the moon’s phase at the time of your birth. and im a predictable mf. lets see if the moon agrees with your otps

(also unfortunately i will have to make up some bdays because some characters don’t have them. i have an explanation for why i think the bdays suit each one, but if anyone wants me to redo it based on specific birthdays they have on the characters, i can)

harry/ginny:

9.9/10: there’s like one tiny dark spot but otherwise hinny is otp material according to the moon

draco/harry:

4/10: moon says they don’t compliment each other very well. draco’s not doing much for harry unfortunately 😔😔

draco/hermione:

2/10: man the moon hates dramione. notp material according to the moon 💔

hermione/harry:

3/10: points because harry tried his best. the moon is picky with her hermione ships..

neville/luna:

9.9/10: again, the moon approves! got one single dark spot, but not every couple is perfect

luna/ginny:

6/10: moon is not impressed. moon needs more from them…

dean/seamus:

2/10: may look almost full but don’t be fooled. the moon has ruled that these two are too alike to be compatible!

parvati/lavender:

1/10: wow the moon hates lesbians…

draco/astoria:

2/10: point for getting the right side. but other than that, that chasm doesn’t look good…

ron/hermione:

10/10: the moon has an otp and that otp is romione

[blackbird-brewster]

20 Author Questions

Tagged by @danielleitloudernow TY!

1. How many works do you have on AO3?

Still accredited to my name? 135. Total works on AO3 that I've written (including Anon & Orphans) -- somewhere around 150?

2. What's your total AO3 word count?

1.1 MILLION!?!?!??! FUCKING WILD.

3. What fandoms do you write for?

Criminal Minds (124). But also have some Thrilling Adventure Hour (4), Grey's (3), and a few other random fandoms where I've written one thing ever.

4. What are your top 5 fics by kudos?

Caged (Kudos: 635)

The Disposition of Emily Prentiss (Kudos: 511)

I Won't Give Up (Kudos: 441)

A Series of Unfortunate Events (Kudos: 359)

i can't be wrong (to be craving you) (Kudos: 312) OMG I had no idea this fic had that many?!?!!

5. Do you respond to comments? Why or why not?

I respond to every single comment I get!! Since I can't actually reach through the screen and hug every reader who leaves a comment, a reply is all I have!

6. What's the fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?

Hmmm, Angstiest ending specifically? I would say 'The Five Horsemen of the Silent Chasm'. (Ends in major character death)

Angstiest overall fic? DEF, DEF, DEF my Jemily saga -- i can't be wrong (to be craving you)

7. What's the fic you wrote with the happiest ending?

I've written so much tooth-rotting fluff tbrh. Some cute shit that comes to mind:

Quiet Love (Jara Wedding Fluff!)

Always You (Temily proposal)

I Know a Place (Jara)

8. Do you get hate on fics?

I get entitled comments sometimes. To which I always reply, because I think it's important for other readers to see how not to behave in a comment section. This recent interaction comes to mind:

9. Do you write smut? If so, what kind?

OF COURSE I DO!!! Lately, I have been writing a lot of smut because menopause has turned me into a 24/7 horny gay. All my fics are Femslash and I also write F/F/F threesomes because I have multiple OT3s 😇

10. Do you write crossovers? What's the craziest one you've written?

I have written crossovers in the past! Two of my favourites are a TAH x Addams Family one : Beyond Belief: When Family Calls and a CM x Community crossover where Emily and Frankie Dart are estranged twins: Words Left Unsaid

11. Have you ever had a fiction stolen?

Not so much stolen, as I've seen parts of my own personal fanon lore being used in other fics sometimes. Which I find endearing. Me and @otahkoapisiakii have so many Jemily HCs that we often share the same background details in our fics and then, sometimes, readers see these things and mistakenly think they're canon.

12. Have you ever had a fic translated?

Yep! I've had a few fics translated into other languages. I think one was translated to Polish and another to Mandarin. Also, I think there's one in German somewhere too.

I LOVE when people ask to translate my works! It's such an honour.

13. Have you ever co-written a fic before?

TONS. I think me and @otahkoapisiakii (Phoenix_falls on AO3) have about 6 or 7 we wrote together.

14. What's your all-time favorite ship?

That's an impossible question. My longest loved OTP will always be MSR. My most written OTP is JJ/Emily. My current favourite ships are JJ/Tara & Tara/Rebecca.

15. What's a WIP you want to finish but doubt you ever will?

When I retired from writing in 2015, I left behind a WIP (To Catch an Unsub). When I came back last year, I vowed to try and finish it. I re-wrote a lot of what had already been posted and managed a new chapter even -- but after nearly eight years, my writing style now is far different than when I started out in 2015. So I tied up the cliff-hanger and marked it as complete, because I know my heart isn't in it to continue that one.

16. What are your writing strengths?

I have a really good understanding of the characters, I know what makes them tick, their motives, their insecurities and I think that makes them feel more authentic in my works.

I'm also a very fast writer. Both physically (my typing speed is absurd), but also just being able to bang out 10k in a day when I have an idea.

17. What are your writing weaknesses?

NUMBERS AND SELF-IMPOSED RULES! I used to have this thing (I still struggle with it, but less so now) where I'd be like 'Every one-shot or chapter can't be more than 4k words'. Or if it's a multi-chap fic it has to be at least x amount of words minimum.

When I started writing completely for myself, those rules stopped holding me back. Now, I write until I'm done writing. Thus why Fooled Around (and Fell in Love) - Part 3 is going to be around 200k long when it's done.

18. Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language for a fic?

If I use another language, it's usually French because I at least speak a bit of it and don't have to use Google translate or other horrible tools that butcher nuance.

I have a Spanish speaking character in Part 3 and that made me really have to dig out my limited Spanish speaking skills for her scenes. Which are probably grating to fluent speakers (apologies!)

I think the best thing you can do if you want to use a language you don't speak is to talk to people who do speak it. It helps make the dialogue more genuine.

19. First fandom you wrote for?

Bones! During the WGA 2007 strike, I decided to fill the gap of TV hiatus with my own story. I wrote 'She Was My First' (Angela/Brennan) and posted it to LiveJournal (where I was in tons of Bones groups).

Since then, I ported it to AO3 around 2014. And now, it's the most read Angela/Brennan fic on there.

Fun Fact: Someone randomly leaving a comment on this fic last year was the reason I came back to writing!!

20. Favorite fic you've ever written?

I get this question a lot and I think my answer always changes because I love different fics for different reasons. So here are some of my top ones:

Fic I Love Everything About: Fooled Around (and Fell in Love) (Series)

Fics I Consider to be My Most Important: Head Full of Doubt & Journey Through the Silent Chasm (Series)

Fic I'm Most Proud of Writing: i can't be wrong (to be craving you)

My Comfort Fic (the one I re-read the most): Between You & Me

TAG YOU'RE IT: (no pressure!) @storiesofsvu || @gaelic-symphony || @ellegreenawayslover || @tedwinisconfused || @jenny-from-the-bau || @unitchiefs-blackbirdphoenix

[thelordofgifs]

Hello today I am here to tell you that Taylor Alison Swift has absolutely read the Silmarillion and her song The Great War (I PROMISE that isn’t a rickroll may the everlasting darkness take me if I’m lying) was actually written about Russingon!

Or, more accurately, I was deep-diving into the silm just as Midnights came out and accidentally imprinted my new OTP onto the song, and then went a step further and made up a fan vid for them in my head! Which I will now describe to you in excruciating detail under the cut.

Fingon: [remembering the crossing of the Helcaraxë]

My knuckles were bruised like violets Sucker punching walls, cursed you as I sleep-talked Spineless in my tomb of silence Tore your banners down, took the battle underground And maybe it was egos swinging Maybe it was her Flashes of the battle come back to me in a blur [remembering Alqualondë specifically]

Both: All that bloodshed, crimson clover Uh-huh, sweet dream was over

Maedhros: My hand was the one you reached for [a shot of Fingon raising his dagger to cut off Maedhros’ hand]

Both: All throughout the Great War Always remember Uh-huh, tears on the letter

Fingon: I vowed not to cry anymore

Both: If we survived the Great War

Maedhros: [remembering the Long Peace] You drew up some good faith treaties I drew curtains closed, drank my poison all alone You said I have to trust more freely But diesel is desire, you were playing with fire

Fingon: [thinking about a fight he had with Turgon about how he forgave Maedhros for the ship-burning] And maybe it's the past that's talking Screaming from the crypt Telling me to punish you for things you never did So I justified it

Both: [this second chorus has lots of epic fiery shots of the Dagor Bragollach] All that bloodshed, crimson clover Uh-huh, the bombs were closer

Fingon: My hand was the one you reached for [this is Maedhros swearing fealty to Fingon as the new High King, kissing his hand]

Both: All throughout the Great War Always remember Uh-huh, the burning embers

Maedhros: I vowed not to fight anymore [this is planning the Union of Maedhros, an assault that will surely definitely defeat Morgoth]

Both: If we survived the Great War

Fingon: [he’s standing on the coast in Araman watching the ship-burning from afar] It turned into something bigger Somewhere in the haze, got a sense I'd been betrayed Your finger on my hair pin trigger [and then a smash cut to the pair of them on the Eagle’s back, Maedhros bleeding everywhere] Soldier down on that icy ground Looked up at me with honor and truth Broken and blue, so I called off the troops That was the night I nearly lost you I really thought I lost you [Fingon pacing frantically outside the healers’ tent as they try to save Maedhros]

Maedhros: [after the Nirnaeth] We can plant a memory garden Say a solemn prayer, place a poppy in my hair There's no morning glory, it was war, it wasn't fair And we will never go back

To that bloodshed, crimson clover Uh-huh, the worst was over [we're in end-of-WoW period now] My hand was the one you reached for [remembering the rescue from Thangorodrim again] All throughout the Great War Always remember Uh-huh, we're burned for better [the Silmaril burns Maedhros] I vowed I would always be yours 'Cause we survived the Great War

I would always be yours 'Cause we survived the Great War I vowed I would always be yours [last shot is Maedhros looking down into the chasm]

[firendgold]

the case for time travel!harrydore

so. you read fanfic. you’re part of a noble generation of readers, and you’re on a quest to find something new.

you’ve spent about 12 hours on Fanfiction.Net, or Archive of Our Own, or TheSugarQuill or Mugglenet or even Wattpad. you find a few classics, a few you might save for later, a few OTPs and NOTPs.

and you, a connoisseur of rarepairs (or perhaps someone with a Very Open Mind) come across your very first unusual ship never before seen: Harry/Dumbledore.

HUH???, you think, or perhaps, eww, what?, or why? 

it’s your gut reaction, because you’re so used to scrolling through 10 pages of mentorship fics for Harry and Dumbledore that you’ve never thought—would never think—of them in a different way. or because you’ve spent so long rolling your eyes at the 100 pages of non-canon “indy!Harry + manipulative!Dumbledore” fanfics that your first reaction to the Harrydore tag on this fic is that it must be yet another prank by the rest of the HP fandom, because they hate your faves that much. 

after all, Harrymort is one thing. Snarry is one thing. there’s even some Sirry and Lucirry out there. but Harrydore? is that a thing?

but. but then.

you think about it.

you hover over the fic, you scan the summary, and you think: hmm. wait.

you think about Harry Potter, one of the most compassionate, generous characters in the series. you think about eleven-year-old Harry learning he’s wealthy on his birthday and buying enough candy to feed himself and a stranger in his train compartment less than two months later, after knowing him maybe five minutes. 

you think about Harry growing and taking on other people’s scars and secrets without complaint, even as they weigh him down and strain his tongue. you think about Harry’s lightning-quick temper and his deep capacity for forgiveness; you think about his keen mind and his magical potential. you think about how loyal Harry is, how once he’s decided he’s ‘your man’ you’d sooner be able to shift the Earth off its axis then get him to abandon you.

then you think about Albus Dumbledore, one of the wisest characters in the series—and one of the hungriest, hungry for forgiveness that might perhaps fill the chasm of his guilt and self-loathing. you think about how kind Albus is, how brilliant and powerful and yet so self-effacing. you think about how calm he is, how fearless, because he has already experienced some of the most frightening things you can experience. 

then you remember that the young Albus was a firebrand, a handsome revolutionary poisoned by personal experiences and nearly infamous for all the wrong reasons—and you consider how the old Albus shies away from leadership roles, even as they are consistently offered to him. you think about how the young Albus could not wait to shed all his ‘burdens’ to chase greatness, and how the old Albus shoulders responsibility for others, even when he would rather not. you think about how Albus is one of the most eloquent characters, except when it comes to telling his loved ones how he feels about them—because then he would rather keep silent and keep his distance. and you think about how Albus is used to shallow loyalty, and doesn’t know how to handle anything deeper.

you think of all these things in the span of a few minutes, and you look at this little link you’ve been hovering over, and you think hmmm again.

and then you click it.

and maybe when you’re done reading, you get it. you see how these two men who are hungry for affection, validation, protection, and understanding from their partner might find that potential in each other. you see how with a bit of time travel nonsense (maybe a weird ritual here, a stray spell there?) one might end up in the path of another. you start to feel that hey, this just might work.

and you read just one more, and one more, and a few more after that.

and then, boom. you’re one of us.

congratulations, and welcome.

[queenlydweeb]

Do you have any songs or albums you associate with Moss? It could be the lyrics of a song, the themes of an album, or just the general vibes of either, it doesn't matter why.

Bonus question: Do you have any OTP/ship songs for them and Astarion?

I actually have a Moss playlist that you can find here! Plus, a Moss/Astarion playlist here.

I heavily associate Ashnikko's Halloweenie V: The Moss King with Moss. They were named before the song even released but it ended up being a lovely fit! Especially the follow lyrics:

The only thing scary is the void in my brain Everything is burning, I am lonely every day I'm just a tiny cell and my body is made of clay The only thing scary is the chasm in my brain

[hematomes]

not playable yet, but dainsleif!

NGH YES

Sexuality Headcanon: idc he's deeply in love with me (mspec)

Gender Headcanon: i wanna say flavored cis, it doesn't mean anything but that's how it is. he mainly doesn't really give a fuck, man has other priorities

A ship I have with said character: kaedain!!!! dainther!!!! DAINLI SOMEHOW IT would be kind of funny in a bleak way

A BROTP I have with said character: im so ashamed bc i can't remember his name but the khaenri'an from the chasm quest. COULD also be in the otp list tho

A NOTP I have with said character: none that i can think of ngl

A random headcanon: he's a very picky eater. why? idk. he just is

General Opinion over said character: i want to dissect him and eat his organs raw

[knightsgaydiant]

#this is my hill and i will die on it#don't care what Brandon or the romantically illiterate fandom says#series; stormlight#otp: in the chasms

@valerieofavonlea me too, bud, me too

in honor of it being the day after valentines (I was too tired yesterday) I want to offer my hot take that if you took the shalladin chasm adventure section from words of radiance you could publish it on its own as a very successful stand alone romance novel

[valerieofavonlea]

Questioner: Are Kaladin and Shallan going to end up together? . Brandon Sanderson: Read And Find Out.

Skyward Release Party, Nov 6, 2018

Hey Brandon, quick question: why the FRICK is this still a RAFO? Why not just answer “no” and put me out of my misery???

[renegadeknight]

60 seconds of EO content has me blogging from beyond the grave but at least I died screaming

[feuglace]

Logs in, posts The Bois, logs out

[aalikane88]

Is this your first time in a fandom where your favorite couple broke up and didnt get back together within the season? Because that's normal. You love these characters and love their relationship and the writers screwed with it and left no resolution (and 6 fucking months to wait!)

It's normal to feel sadness during this time. I can't tell you how many times I felt like that over the last 20 years. But you learn how to deal with it.

I remember one time i was crying for days because my OTP at the time broke up completely out of left field. (Canon wise anyway, we knew it was happening because spoilers leaked into the Glee fandom like water into the titanic after it hit the iceberg) then feeling off kilter for the rest of their time apart.

It'll come back. Once they get back together, the chasm that opened will start to fill back in and You'll be ecstatic and just as happy as you once were. Give it time

sometimes i feel like such a fake chenford shipper, and that i should excuse myself from the fandom. 😔💔