#vanyel

[niightgliider]

[kvalenagle]

I was searching the upstairs closet for a lightbulb and I came across what is basically the "lgbtqia+ Millennial who likes to read starter pack." Gotta say, I didn't realize I still had any Silver Gryphon t-shirts left. Takes me back to being a teenager =]

[treeshrine]

you know what. something ELSE about the last herald-mage adaptation that may or may not ever happen is that I wouldn't mind if they didn't actually adapt the books word for word. Not in a "they follow the loose story of the books but change things around for x reason" way, but in a "we're exploring different avenues or facets of Vanyels' life we never got to see in the books" way. like if they made a series filling in the gaps between the three books and covering those huge time skips that expands on the world, and gives us developments on the part of Vanyel's character that we never got to see, I think I would be satisfied with that as long as it's well done. Also, big opportunity for world development when possible, since places outside Valdemar like Karse didn't really get any genuine attention until much later on in the overarching Valdemar series.

There's so much of his story that we never saw because of the time skips! And I feel like there's plenty of room to do something original that way (because of course they're going to want to do something original) while ALSO staying more or less true to the source material without eviscerating it, especially since there's so much in the original books that I think will be very hard to adapt well or even respectfully. I feel like this is something that can totally be done without alienating people who aren't familiar with the original books, while also creating something new and interesting that can stand on its own.

[lovelyscot]

If anyone out there know of artists familiar with Mercedes Lackey's Heralds of Valdemar universe who are taking commissions---PLEASE send their info my way.

[bluewingedcoyote]

whump aesthetics • vanyel ashkevron (a sad sweet gay wizard boy from mercedes lackey’s the last herald-mage trilogy)

a (belated) birthday gift for @much-ado-about-whumping - for vanyel is their beloved childhood blorbo! 💙🎂💙🎂💙

[isnt-it-pretty]

Update on my Last Herald-Mage cross stitch pattern!

I made this post with my original version, but I decided the pattern was too small, so I remade it larger and more detailed!

Like before, I took the embroidery from Vanyel's Whites in Magic's Promise.

Then, after making the pattern (and I'm skipping that whole process because it was A Lot™), I had to choose colours, so I pulled out all the shades that might work and got to testing!

Then I picked two options I liked and tested them out. I chose the more true gold even if it doesn't match the art exactly, because I figure gold would have been a colour Whites would likely be embroidered with over a type of bronze.

And thus, a pattern was born! (Original image for reference)

I'm test stitching it now. Will report back 🫡

Thank you to those on The Last Herald-Mage discord server for your opinions as I struggled through this process!

[iamnotshazam]

me, opening to the first page of Magic's Pawn: "oh boy, Talia's story was like a cup of hot chocolate with occasional bittersweet chunks, to make you appreciate the comforting sweetness of Valdemar and the Heralds all the more. I can't wait to see how this Vanyel kid fares."

200 pages later: "i want to get off mercedes lackey's wild ride"

[catraafterthewar]

👀

Based on that tumblr post.

[forrestghostss]

I'm taking artistic liberties on how Herald whites look.

- referenced from an outfit by devilinspired

[jumezart]

HEY EVERY1!!! ITS @oakwyrm BIRTHDAY!!!! TELL HIM HAPPY BIRTH AND REJOYCE!!!

[elvishdemigod]

Happy Pride to all those black-haired canonically queer characters! Gotta be one of my favorite genders! (I couldn't find art of just Johann, and no art of Miles as far as I could find)

From Left to Right, Top to Bottom:

Nico di Angelo (Gay) [PJO, HoA, ToA, & TS&TS]

Marceline Abadeer (Bisexual) [Adventure Time]

Marshall Lee vampire & Marshall Lee human (Bisexual) [Adventure Time]

Vanyel Ashkevron (Gay) [The Last Herald-Mage series]

Lysander (Gay) [Silk & Steel series]

Johann (Gay? I think?) [Monster of Elendhaven]

Princess Dennaleia (Lesbian) [Of Fire & Stars duology]

Miles Yoon (Gay) [Lore]

Alec Lightwood (Gay) [Mortal Instruments series]

Magnus Bane (Bisexual) [Mortal Instruments series]

Valentine (Gay) and Spelldon (Bisexual) [Monster High]

Piper Wright (Bisexual) [Fallout 4] (Yes, she counts, since she's romancable by both player genders, and I think made a mention of dating a girl once?)

Zagreus (Bisexual) [Hades game]

Bonus: David Williams (Bisexual [Fallout 4 oc]

[oscargender]

Feeling intensely emo about Vanyel Ashkevron again

Like. He is an INCREDIBLE character because he cannot exist without the context of the politics and worldbuilding of Valdemar. There is no such thing as a Modern AU!Vanyel--he just isn't the same character without the grief of losing Tylendel, without the isolation of being the final mage of Valdemar, without the sense of dread that his Foresight dream gives every minute of his life. And, most importantly, he cannot be Vanyel Ashkevron without Yfandes and his duty as a Herald.

There is an unimaginable sadness at the core of his person--every part of his life, from the death of his first lover to his death to protect Valdemar, is a tragedy. He experiences flashes of happiness, but nothing can come close to the intensity of his goddamned sense of duty. Not even a future with Stefen can tempt him away from running headfirst into a glorious, heroic suicide. He is THE candle being burned at both ends

All this being said, it's important to remember that he's ALSO hopelessly dramatic and self-obsessed

[treeshrine]

i really wish i could draw the way i want to draw because my urge to make the connection between vanyel and death ("And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat upon him was Death, and Hell followed with him.") is insane

[bluewingedcoyote]

Shout out for Misty fans! Our poor little meow meow is losing?!?

Come vote for Vanyel!

Character, book, and author names under the cut

Neek (NYC)- The Great Cities Duology by NK Jemisin

Celie- The Color Purple by Alice Walker

Carter Bennett- Green Creek Series by TJ Klune

Vanyel Ashkevron- The Last Herald Mage by Mercedes Lackey

[meat-loving-meat]

fanart I made of Vanyel Ashkevron dying in a glue trap