#toa qelsum

[darlingzelda]

[chirp-a-chirp]

Zero context screenshot at its FINEST.

PS—if someone wants to write a crack fic/incorrect quote with this pic as inspiration…PLEASE do so.

[hopelessenthusiast1729]

This is ridiculous...

[ask-court-of-darkness]

I am going to address the ridiculousness that occurred when a certain person wrote to me and said they were going to give me “edibles brownies”.

If this truly does happen, I shall bring down punishment on the guilty party. You know who you are.

I do not imbibe such substances and am certainly going to be keeping a close eye on you three, @boyslit, @atomsminecraft, and @fingerless-glovez. Perhaps Fenn as well.

Do not expect me to go lightly on you just because you are my students.

[overheardbyvarioustherapists]

Guy: If you lose, MC will be mine again! MC: I was never yours to begin with. Toa: Oh, did you consider MC's feelings in any of this? Guy: In time, she shall learn to love me. MC: No I won't. -Later- MC, venting to Sherry: I wish they'd just kiss already!

[fingerless-glovez]

Been a while since I did any alignment chart memes. Let's fix that

[ithseem]

Little thing I made for Court of Darkness 4th anniversary

[fresasconqueso]

Was working on these designs for about a week but I think I'm done! (Note: don't really like how Roy and the headmaster designs came out :[ )

I got this idea when someone posted what they thought fenns gift looks like I loved their idea and it was also the day I realized Fenn didn't give the Mc lingerie like I thought he did 😭 soo yeah.

Guy

Fenn

Lynt

Toa

Roy

Lou

Anyways hope you like these designs!

[bitchkay]

Roy, Lynt, Fenn, & Toa discussing what the fuck they just saw:

(They walked into the s rank lounge and Guy and Jasper were in a... a very compromising position)

[khrystinekhaos]

AWWWWWW 🫶🫶🫶 BABY PRINCES

[darlingzelda]

How the Princes would react to MC being pregnant!

Guy: He would be absolutely stunned into silence at first. After sitting there in silence to contemplate his existence as a father, he would sit you down and tell you that you needn’t worry, because he’d take care of you. He’d formally move you into his chambers from then on and personally act as your bodyguard. He’d walk you everywhere and make sure you eat properly, even going so far as to escort you on daily walks to make sure you and the baby are healthy. Once he got used to the idea, he would worry over you and fuss over your wellbeing because he loves you so much.

Toa: He would most likely be incredibly happy. Toa doesn’t grin much, but the dazzling smile when you tell him could rival the sun itself. He worries about how his family will react, of course, but that’s nothing compared to the joy he feels at having a family with you. He often talks to the baby when the two of you are alone together, leaning down to your bump and telling them how he’s excited to meet them and how loved they are. Toa would be an excellent father. He immediately starts collecting every book in the library on how to raise and care for children, and he shares what he learns with MC when they take meals together. He also tells Knight to start collecting things for when the baby arrives.

Fenn: His first reaction would be terror. He’d never thought about the possibility of having children, and the thought of being a father scares him because he doesn’t know if he’ll be a good father for his child. However, once you reassure him that he’ll be fine, he starts becoming more and more excited. He never thought he’d have the chance to raise a wholesome family, and he’s so enamored with the fact that he starts obsessing over it. He goes into town with you to look at baby clothes and even starts telling Violet about it whenever he gets the chance to talk about his little one. his fangirls are absolutely in despair because now he’s really nailed down to you. The bad thing is, now he’s regarded as a DILF.

Lynt: He almost cried when you told him. This man has so much joy inside him that he ended up sobbing on your shoulder because of how happy he is. He’d always secretly wanted a child of his own, and he couldn’t be happier that the both of you were going to be parents! He’d start telling you about how he would cuddle the baby to sleep and rock them gently in his arms. Lynt would be the perfect father. He would be able to hush the child to sleep and have them sleeping in his arms within five seconds, simply emitting a calming, sleepy aura. You’d never be able to separate him from his beloved little child.

Roy: He’d simply stop functioning for a full five minutes. He cannot believe his ears. When he finally gets it through his head, he immediately throws his arms around you and genuinely has a breakdown of happy tears. He can’t believe he’s so lucky, he gets to have a child with the most amazing person ever. He starts talking to you about how he’d give the child the most amazing life, how he’s so excited to tell his family about it. He would talk nonstop about it to anyone who would listen, and eventually the other princes get tired of listening to him ramble about how much he loves his baby.

[chirp-a-chirp]

Court of Darkness: Wedding Headcannons

Description: A few headcannons of the princes and their wedding days with their MC, including the ceremonies, vows, and various traditions they follow and why.

Princes: Guy, Lynt, Toa

Word Count: ~1700

Guy

Only the most lavish decorations adorn the altar and the church. It’s not as if Guy WANTS this day to be ostentatious—in fact, the pomp and circumstance rather annoy him.

Every floral arrangement, every centerpiece, every bottle of rare wine poured is a demonstration of the value Guy has for MC. Absolute power move on Guy's part to protect MC.

The largest church in Saligia is not spacious enough to hold everyone. Avari nobles, foreign dignitaries, and numerous diplomats spew into hallways and crowd windows outside trying to catch a glimpse of the momentous event. And right now, they see a visibly angry prince at the altar. 

"Nervous sir?" Jasper smiles serenely.

Guy glares at his wristwatch. A perfectly polished black shoe taps impatiently. 30 seconds late. One minute late. Guy’s hand balls into a fist at his side. “I cannot stand this.”

Guy’s younger brothers stand nearby. “Perhaps MC got cold feet! Maybe you should have given her some of prince Lynt’s socks—” Zev’s voice is cut off as the church door opens and MC walks down the aisle. 

“She’s beautiful.” Aquia tries to soothe Guy’s jitters. Besides a stylish wedding gown, MC wears a crown adorned with rubies shining as brightly as her eyes. She walks towards the altar with dignity, a soft but confident smile on her face. Aquia frowns when he looks at his wristwatch. “She’s right on time Guy.”

Guy scowls at Jasper. “YOU gave me this watch. An early wedding present you claimed.”

“Oh, the watch was not properly synced. My apologies.” Jasper looks anything but apologetic. “But your heart flutters more sweetly for MC, doesn’t it?”

Guy returns his gaze towards MC. His eyes now glow tenderly.  

Guy and MC exchange wedding rings—ancient royal heirlooms--embedded with diamonds and rubies. Guy makes a slight modification to the rings—the rubies are spelled to glow brightly to detect nearby poison. This was done after an assassination attempt on MC less than a month before the wedding.  Guy and MC write their own vows (Guy receives help from Jasper and Roy to ensure they would be received well by MC). 

"You are tenacious. Powerful. Loyal. My priceless jewel. I vow to protect you and our future.” Guy pauses for dramatic effect, particularly at a few noble families who have implied their daughters would be viable candidates for secondary wives. “I will have no other queen or wife beyond you—no matter the cost.” 

Towards the end of the ceremony, the priest asks “Are there any objections—”

Guy and MC: “None.”

Priest: “I…was not asking your majesties. I was asking the audience if they—”

Guy: “Even if they object, it does not matter. MC will be their queen. Just as she is mine.” Guy scans the crowd, daring them to contradict him. 

After the ceremony, Guy spends the bare minimal time required with the throngs of people wanting to curry his favor.

“Guy! What about my luggage?” MC asks as Guy carries her in his arms and makes his way towards a private Avari royal villa for their extended honeymoon.

“Luggage is unnecessary.” A smirk forms on Guy’s face. 

“But I’ll need a change of clothes—”

“Clothes are not required. A hinderance, if anything.”

Lynt

In terms of ceremony specifics, Lynt goes along with whatever his parents and various Akedian court advisors suggest. With one caveat.

“Whatever is planned, it must make MC happy.”

“What of your preferences Lynt?”

“Her happiness is my happiness. That is all that matters.” Lynt walks away, having said his peace. He only interjects with planning when MC’s wishes are not being considered. 

The ceremony is held in the Akedian castle courtyard. White petals from an Akedian Olive tree float in the air. The petals swirl in the breeze, surrounding Lynt. A few blossoms land in the prince’s hair in a makeshift halo.  It is a neck-to-neck competition as to who is crying more happy tears before the ceremony—Queen Norah or Tino. 

“Master Lynt is so happy!”

“I know Tino.” Queen Norah sniffles. “Our boy has really grown up.”

“Our boy? I-I would not presume to—”

“You have been with him since childhood Tino. He is such a dear boy thanks to your tender care. He’s as much yours as mine.”

Cue more happy crying.  

King Liam proudly walks MC down the aisle. She looks ethereal in a gauzy, flowing white dress with light green accents. A few petals from Lynt’s hair float and land on MC. The crowd gasps as Lynt’s eyes pop open and he suddenly walks to the center of the aisle to meet MC and his father. 

“Lynt my boy, what is it?”

Lynt removes his father’s arm from MC’s grasp, replacing it with his. “I am to be with MC for life. Let me be with her.”

King Liam laughs quietly. “I leave my son in your capable hands MC.”

Aaaaaaaaand Tino is now sobbing louder.  

Beyond Queen Norah and Tino, more than a few people have tears in their eyes as Lynt and MC recite their vows. Lynt's vows are based on ancient Akedian marriage vows per his book 2 ending.

Lynt: I will grant you and our kingdom everlasting peace. The greatest joy will be the love we share together. Underneath the green among us, I pledge to give the days of my life to you and you alone.

MC: We will overcome anything as long as we have each other. I pledge my heart unto you, my prince, my lover, my friend.

After the ceremony, there is one request King Liam and Queen Norah have for Lynt and MC during their honeymoon. 

No, it’s not for grandbabies. Though, they wouldn’t mind if that happened of course…

It’s to test out various bedding. No, really. 

In celebration of the newlywed couple, MANY Akedian shops have produced limited time honeymoon themed bed linens, manufactured to be extra soft, comforting, and luxurious. So Lynt and MC try out a new set of bed sheets every night of their honeymoon, one from a different shop per night. 

Lynt has never been more dedicated towards a project. Zzzzzzzzzz.

Toa

Most Qelsan nobles are wary of MC, believing she is Avarian. However, since King Gilbert publicly approves the match (since he knows of her power), they do not openly object.  MC goes out of her way to integrate herself with the Qelsan people. She gets her wedding bouquet and dress from local vendors and works with local bakers to create the wedding cake and royal banquette. Quickly, MC becomes popular with the non-nobility for her thoughtfulness and open approach. Also, Toa is with her as she's working with various merchants, and they spread the word of the lovestruck looks he gives her.

Knight pulls off a miracle. He becomes the wedding planner instead of Toa’s sister Idina.

“It’s my wedding gift to you Toa.” Knight preens. Toa smiles at the strength of resolve Knights shows in making this happen. “It was either that or get you a cat!” 

“Correct choice, Knight,” Toa deadpans. A subtle curve of his lips betrays his amusement though. 

It’s Qelsum—there are SO. MANY. TRADITIONS.

Among those traditions is that the bride is not allowed to see the groom a day before the wedding. A few moments before Toa enters the grandiose royal church, Knight is straightening Toa’s tie. Absentmindedly, Toa’s fingers graze his pants pocket. He feels something not there the previous day. 

Toa finds a piece of chocolate in the shape of a heart. With it is a note from MC. “Soon, love. Until we met again, may this treat satisfy you.”

Toa’s cheeks turn faintly red. He adores how MC gently pushes tradition while keeping him in her heart.  

One tradition MC, with Toa’s support, gets rid of—the wedding ceremony is no longer closed to just top Qelsan nobility. The bakers, florists, and dressmakers that have helped her are allowed to witness the event. 

Idina scoffs that MC’s lack of pedigree and soft heart are readily apparent. A few noble families are aghast but keep their disgruntlement to themselves as King Gilbert does not oppose it.

This move—though not premeditated by MC—solidifies MC as the people’s princess for Qelsum.     

The wedding doubles as a royal procession—MC’s marriage to Toa certifies her as a princess and there are lots and lots of proclamations. Lots of scriptures to be read. The ceremony lasts for nearly two hours. At the 30-minute mark, MC gently grasps Toa’s hand and never lets go. As the wedding ceremony continues, Toa’s hand slowly becomes less frigid. When the officiant finally announces their union as husband and wife, Toa cups MC’s cheeks and kisses her, his hands the warmest they have ever been. 

From this moment forward, Toa's fingers are never cold. The anxiety that manifests itself in frigid hands dissipates as Toa realizes MC and her love will be a permanent fixture in his life.

During the reception, Toa approaches a piano and starts playing. The song is from a well-known Qelsan opera about love thawing the cold heart of the protagonist. 

To Toa’s shock, MC stands next to him and begins singing. She heard Toa practicing for weeks and wanted to surprise him. She sings along as a perfect counterpoint as her wedding gift to him. 

When the pair end their duet, there is stunned silence. King Gilbert then steps closer and nods his head in subtle approval before leaving. The crowd bursts into applause. 

When the last noble leaves the reception, Toa takes MC to his room and lays her on the bed. “I will dedicate my life to loving you. Always.”

MC: And I will bring sweetness to yours.

[hopelessenthusiast1729]

Why does thinking about the consorts being dads make me so emotional y'all nobody touch me

[ask-court-of-darkness]

Hi Toa!

Trick or treat

Would you accept these Qelsan chocolates? That is all I have at the moment.

Enjoy. Happy Hallowed Eve.

[overheardbyvarioustherapists]

Guy: Fuck you! Toa: Fuck you too! MC: Then get a room and fuck each other already! Goddamn!

[thecherryotome]

Court of darkness princes + Lou discover gingerbread houses

Fenn: IT’S CHRISTMAS GUYS

Lou: christ…mas?

Fenn: it’s a holiday where treasure’s from

Toa: from what she has told me, people from earth usually exchange gifts, decorate a tree and create a gingerbread house.

Roy: she has told me that she wishes to eat gingerbread but hasn’t had the time to make some.

Guy: how trivial. I’ll order Jasper to deliver some to her room.

Fenn: *sighs* as practical as ever

Rio: I think we should bake it ourselves. Think she would like it more!

Roy: I too believe she would appreciate the sentiment 

Lynt: shall we make a gingerbread house for her then?

Rio: I’ve got the recipe!

Lou: have you made this before master Voleri?

Rio: I haven’t, but I’m sure with six minds it can’t be hard to make.

Toa: let’s away to the kitchen then

In the kitchen…

Guy: how do you understand this recipe. What is a tablespoon?

Rio: let me assist you

Guy: do not interfere. Just tell me which one is the “tablespoon”

Rio: THAT’S A SPATULA

Roy: headmaster… I think you’ve stirred it a bit too hard

Lou: I would like to put my best effort into it

Toa: that is too much. Do you plan to spill all the batter over the whole tabletop?

Fenn: Lynt, come help us 

Lynt: my arm is tired

Toa: all you did was measure the milk

After a lot of time and Rio basically remaking the whole thing, they managed to produce edible gingerbread.

Lynt: we did it!

Guy: you didn’t do anything

Toa: it’s not over yet. We have yet to assemble it into a gingerbread house

Roy: what manner of house do you think she would like?

Fenn: I imagine she would like a nice little cottage

Lou: and her favourite colour is black so we should drizzle black icing over it

Fenn: …we can’t make a black house

Guy: it’ll look more like a funeral home rather than a Christmas decoration 

Roy: I thought her favourite colour was yellow

Lynt: isn’t it orange?

Rio: there are chocolates of all different colours. We can use it to make a rainbow brick roof!

In the end, their gingerbread house looks like this:

They present their gingerbread house to the MC and poor MC has to try not to burst out laughing.