#zenkindoflove

[lucienarcheron]

You know why I'm here.

Satharion please.

HAHA YES, I DO.

You already have my voice notes on this. You already know what's cooking.

A little teaser for you!

Tharion’s jaw tightened as he watched Sathia stand between her parents.

The woman he had fallen in love with – his wife was nowhere to be found; her parents sucked whatever joy she had. Whatever confidence she had, their presence made it disappear. 

“Is this what you want, Sath?” he asked, forcing himself to speak calmly, his eyes fully locked on hers.

“Use her full name when speaking to her, Mer.” her father demanded. 

“I’m speaking to my wife.” Tharion snapped. “I’d appreciate you keeping your comments to yourself.”

His father-in-law snorted as Sathia flushed but Tharion’s gaze didn’t shift.

“Is it?” he asked again. Things had been getting better. They had been getting along. He’d kissed her for the first time a week ago and she had melted in his arms.

Her parents showing up to drag her back to the broken pieces of their snobbish society hadn’t been in the cards; neither of them had expected it. Now they were here, trying to take a piece of his chipped heart with them.

She was his wife, damn it.

[shardminds]

🍄

elain + chemistry set = not a meth lab, madja, i promise.

[constantsins]

Eris sipped the water from the goblet while he eyed him, the pet name he bestowed upon him making him feel funny inside. “What is your name?” he asked. He smiled as if he had been waiting to tell him, “Alexius.”

MY BOY PUZZLING ERIS WHILE HOPING HE ASKS FOR HIS NAME SKSJSKSJSKSJSKSJ, ª! They’re absolutely in love, your Honor. I’ll die on this hill, no regrets ❤️✨❤️✨❤️✨❤️😭😭.

Eris Week Day 5: Eris x Male OC One-shot

Title: Carry You Home

Relationship: Eris x Male OC (Alexius)

Rating/Status: NSFW, E, One-shot, 15k words

Summary: During the Hybern battle, Eris is mortally wounded and ready to die. Until a knight in shining armor saves his life. He isn’t sure how to thank him, but he has all night to try. Takes place during ACOWAR. 

For @erisweekofficial Eris Week 2024 Day 5: War | Adventure.

READ ON AO3

Note: Look, I know this is a big, long ass fic, but I think you will love the ride I take you on. If you like gay romances set during war with thousands of words of flirting banter and even longer sex scenes, this fic is for you. And stayed tuned for a fanart of Eris that I commissioned to accompany this fic to be posted later today!

Tag List: @bonecarversbestie, @crazy-ache, @the-darkestminds, @works-of-heart, @little-fierling , @clockwork-ashes , @olenvasynyt , @secret-third-thing , @lovely-vanserra-sunshine , @lucienarcheron , @constantsins , @jules-writes-stories @castielspelvis , @mistandmemories

[crazy-ache]

Chapter 9 Update

Summary: One moment. All it takes is one singular moment to change the trajectory of fate. Following the events of Hybern, everything changes when Lucien instinctively grabs his mate—Elain Archeron—and brings her back to the Spring Court with Feyre and Tamlin. 

In the midst of war and ruin, Elain and Lucien will have to face the bond that connects them together if they hope to survive the unintended consequences. To do so, they’ll have to prevail through games of deceit, powerful forces of magic, and deadly enemies. And hope their hearts survive the journey. 

A retelling of A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR) and a Canon Divergent AU. 

Notes: Chapter 9 Update - Water. Weekly updates begin now!!

Start on AO3 | Read Chapter 9

"I wanted to know…how do you feel about a little exploring?” Elain felt the corners of her lips tick upward. “You mean explore…Velaris?”

Tag List: @zenkindoflove, @bonecarversbestie, @little-fierling, @teddyhoneybear, @the-darkestminds, @yaralulu, @ataraxiasflame, @slipmerfoot, @areyoudreaminof, @comeonladiesitstime2yearn, @goghwilde, @positivelyruined, @sad-scarred-sassy, @works-of-heart, @sonics-atelier, @mr-agent-mulder, @shadowqueenjude, @christeareads, @emmers-bens123

[little-fierling]

Eris with mama hound Lithia and her puppy Nickel for @erisweekofficial . Lithia and Nickel appear in @zenkindoflove's Eris fics.

"He mostly thought of his hounds. The kennel master, Oberyn, had informed him just before he left that Lithia was ready to whelp her litter any day. He liked to be there when the new puppies were born, but he couldn’t this time." Pull me in deeper on AO3

"Nickel however was still pacing, distracted by his own excitement. “Nickel! Watch me!” Nickel halted in his steps and turned around to press his snout against the bars. He looked up at Eris with his mismatched eyes, one dark brown and the other blue. He sat down on his rear, his expression attentive, but Eris still could see the wild energy circulating in his gaze." The Jewel of the Forest House on AO3

This was originally intended for Hounds day, but Free day works too since I could finish it only today

Hope you enjoy! I haven't done my own art let alone characters in a long time.

[zenkindoflove]

Lol I love how the whole point I made is you shouldn't have to do that but they played stupid games and now are winning stupid prizes.

They’re actually, honest to god, arguing that Azriel torturing people is better than Tamlin abuse

The gag being they wouldn’t have to defend Azriel’s honor at all if they didn’t start the moral superiority game in the first place

[yennas-stuff]

Lucien truly is Helions son with the way all future plot points orbit around him like he's the Sun.

Here's a learning aid. Use wisely. Also, peep Eris on Uranus @zenkindoflove

[works-of-heart]

Happy Elucien week @elucienweekofficial !!

This is my entry for Day 1- Fated!

I drew a stained glass picture of Elain and Lucien, their worlds coming together in this mural. I was reminded of that of Cthona and Solas and thought, what if their fates are connected?

I worked on a collab with @zenkindoflove to bring that sentiment to life, and she wrote an amazing fic to go with it! Please read her work here!

We are so excited to bring this to you all! I hope you enjoy!!

[evermorelore]

⋇⋆✦⋆⋇ 𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑠 𝑣𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑟𝑎

details of the commission I filled for the lovely @zenkindoflove to celebrate @erisweekofficial day 5: war | adventure. It was so fun to draw someone new from the acotar fandom, and even more so to be introduced to a great fancasting of Freddie Fox aka Gwayne from House of the Dragon. 🍁

[erisweekofficial]

Fanfic

One Year Later (OC x Eris) by @afandomangel 👑

Until I see you again (OC x Eris) by @mika-no-sekai-blog

Protection (Eris x Reader) by @littlest-w01f 👑

All’s well that ends well to end up with you (Eris x Reader) by @daycourtofficial 👑

yea, though i walk (Azris) by @brunetterebel010 👑

What Could Have Been (Eris x Elain) by @nocasdatsgay

Suffering his Scent (Azris) by @neciebee 👑

Falling For You (Eris x Reader) by @bubybubsters

Hold Me While You Wait (Eris x OC) by @fieldofdaisiies

Bedroom manners (Eris x Reader) by @lady-of-tearshed 👑

Pinky Promise (Eris x Reader) by @pit-and-the-pen👑

Still Beautiful Things by @climbthemountain2020 👑

Pull Me in Deeper Ch 17 (Eris x OC) by @zenkindoflove 👑

Ensnaring Marks (Eris x Reader) by @surielstea 👑

A Bond of Song & Flames Ch 1 (Eris x OC) by @sadiegirl2021 👑

Under the Weeping Beech (Azris) by @chunkypossum

Waiting for You (Eris x Reader) by @mcuamerica 👑

Day 1 - Bonds | Bargains by @clockwork-ashes 👑

A Wound So Deep (Azris) by @acourtofladydeath

An Unconventional Bargain by @hellcat8908 👑

Just Enough Light to Cast Shadows Ch 22 (Azris) by @jules-writes-stories 👑

Of Our Own Devices (Eris x Reader) by @illyrianbitch 👑

Gone Through Enough (Eris x Reader) by @thelov3lybookworm

The Uncertainty of Spring (Eris x OC) by @daycourtofficial 👑

Tomorrow Can Wait (Azris) by @myromanempiree 👑

By Turns by @jon-snows-man-bun 👑

Roots In My Dreamland (Eris x OC) by @lucienarcheron

Always An Angel, Never A God (Eris x OC) by @chairofchaos 👑

Your Scars on My Pulse (Azris) by @shadowsandlint 👑

To Dust or To Gold Ch 2 (Neris) by @queercontrarian

An Exchange in Etiquette (Eris x Reader) by @qwimblenorrisstan 👑

Into the Dark (Eris x Reader) by @prythianpages 👑

Lady Luck (Eris x OC) by @ginandtobacco 👑

Bond (Azris) by @thomasisaslut 👑

Being Seen (Eris x Elain) by @vague-shadows 👑

The Crushing Burden of Those Before Us (Eris x Reader) by @dee-writes-smut 👑

A Page From Another's Book (Eris x Reader) by @readychilledwine

Autumn Leaves (Eris x Reader) by @mirandasidefics

Fanart

Eris' bond with Autumn by @elleybug 👑

Eris x Alexius comissioned by @luciensdefenseattorney (commissioned by @zenkindoflove)

Neris Art by @rosesncarnations

Worried Eris by its.miriart (commissioned by @secret-third-thing)

Eris and his mate by @/artbyellat (on instagram)

Azris Art by @lucychanart (commissioned by: @moonpatroclus & @cauldronblssd

Eris Week, Day 1: Bonds (Azris) by @the-darkestminds 👑

Misc.

day one : bonds ( m o t h e r ) by @spore-loser 👑

Eris Week Moodboard by @fieldofdaisiies

Chopin by @chairofchaos 👑

Vanserra brothers in a modern AU by @wishfulimaginings 👑

Thank you for all your contributions! It’s incredible and almost unbelievable how many stories and creative ideas you’ve brought to life on just the first day!

There was a bit of confusions about the crowns- so sorry for that. If it's your first eris week, let us know! If we missed giving you a 👑, please let us know so we can add it to the masterlist. We'll make sure that all masterlists are up to date before the full event masterlist is released 🧡

(divider by @tsunami-of-tears)

[lucienarcheron]

💛 SEND THIS TO OTHER BLOGGERS YOU THINK ARE WONDERFUL KEEP THE GAME GOING 🌈✨

right back at you bby!!!

[thrumugnyr]

“What if I don’t know what to wish for?” Alexius scoffed, “Oh, I doubt that.”

Running in late for @erisweekofficial Day 7 with an illustration for @zenkindoflove's Eris/OC fanfic "Pull me in deeper'', which I absolutely adore!

[sad-scarred-sassy]

Fuck yes

Kneel Before Me - Elucien Oneshot

Title: Kneel Before Me

Relationship: Elain x Lucien; Elucien

Rating: E, NSFW

Status: One-shot, ~11,000 words

Summary: Lucien arrives at the House of Wind, only to be drawn into a sparring match with none other than the Inner Circle's own Shadowsinger. Things get out of hand and Azriel discovers whether he really can defeat Lucien easily.

READ ON AO3

A/N: This one-shot has been turning around in my head for a long time now. Was I heavily inspired to take a stab at this after watching Dune Part Two? Absolutely. Was I also motivated because I'm tired of this fandom thinking that Azriel actually could take on Lucien in a fight. You betcha. Hence, this idea was born.

Please read the tags. You have been warned. If you are a big Azriel fan, this fic is probably not for you. So read at your own risk. This one is for my lovely underdog, Lucien, and all the Lucien girlies who know what's up.

Sneak peak under the cut

“You didn't think we’d end there, did you?" Azriel bounced on his toes. “We need to show Nesta how the Autumn Court fighting style handles hand-to-hand combat."

His words almost sounded helpful, but all Lucien could hear in his tone was pure aggression.

Lucien shook his head. This was too far for him. He didn’t want anything to do with this. It reminded him of the games that his brothers used to play in Autumn. Azriel was clearly trying to goad him, if not into a real fight, close enough to one to humiliate him in some way.

“I don’t think so. The point was made. Nesta has seen what she needs to for now.” He threw his sparring sword to the side, turning his back to Azriel to exit the ring.

“I knew you were a coward,” Azriel called out to him.

Lucien froze, his shoulders raising as his rage crawled up his spine. He could see the faces of the others, their eyes widening at Azriel’s taunt. Elain’s face especially looked confused and apprehensive. She flicked her gaze to him, and it hurt him to see the worry in her delicate features.

Lucien rolled his shoulders before he turned to face Azriel again. If the Shadowsinger wanted a war with words, Lucien would happily oblige him.

“Coward? Interesting. I didn’t see you jumping to volunteer to go to the continent when we were at war.”

“You’re right. Instead, I was here. Saving your mate from Hybern.”

Lucien instinctually balled his fists. It was a weak spot, and Azriel knew it. As soon as Lucien heard what happened to Elain when he was on the continent, he immediately regretted leaving her. It prompted him to hang out in Velaris those first few months after the war, before it all became too unbearable, and it was clear Elain was safe.

“I never did thank you for that,” Lucien replied, schooling his features. Never let them see how their words affect you. It was a lesson he learned long ago. “So, thank you, Azriel, for keeping Elain safe.”

“My pleasure,” Azriel darkened his eyes. “It’s a good thing I was around. I’ve always been here for her.”

[crazy-ache]

Chapter 23 (Now Complete)

Summary: One moment. All it takes is one singular moment to change the trajectory of fate. Following the events of Hybern, everything changes when Lucien instinctively grabs his mate—Elain Archeron—and brings her back to the Spring Court with Feyre and Tamlin.

In the midst of war and ruin, Elain and Lucien will have to face the bond that connects them together if they hope to survive the unintended consequences. To do so, they’ll have to prevail through games of deceit, powerful forces of magic, and deadly enemies. And hope their hearts survive the journey.

A retelling of A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR) and a Canon Divergent AU.

Notes: Chapter 23 Update - Epilogue (Elain's POV). Fast forward several months to their first Winter Solstice. NOW COMPLETE. Big thank you to @zenkindoflove for her encouragement and guidance in my first attempt at a long multichapter fic and for all of her help!

Start on AO3 | Read Chapter 23

While she could make the tulips bloom in snow, they certainly didn’t thrive. Elain could not say quite the same for herself.  Velaris did not truly feel like home, but Lucien did. 

Tag List: @zenkindoflove, @bonecarversbestie, @little-fierling, @yaralulu, @teddyhoneybear, @the-darkestminds, @goghwilde, @sad-scarred-sassy, @positivelyruined, @shadowqueenjude, @works-of-heart, @sonics-atelier, @mr-agent-mulder, @emmers-bens123, @christeareads, @olenvasynyt, @what-about-elvenis

[acourtofthought]

An Elucien book could possibly have -

A post in collaboration with @crazy-ache @zenkindoflove @goghwilde @starsreminisce

Lucien telling Elain stories about her father

Vassa telling Elain stories about her father

Elain becoming an owl shifter

Elucien performing in the Great Rite.

The LoA falling in love with Elain after never having had a daughter and Elain falling in love with her, finally having a maternal figure who sees the strength she possesses

Elain and Lucien outsmarting Koschei with their intelligence.

Elain and Lucien being able to open up to one another about their first loves that were then lost and the depression they experienced as a result

Band of Exiles sass

Helion's excitement over Elain being a conversationalist just like him

A smutty scene with Elucien against a tree

A smutty scene with Elucien in a field of flowers

A smutty scene where Lucien shows Elain just how good he really is with that mouth when he's using it for something other than talking

Elain helping Lucien through his guilt, helping him see that he is not to blame for Jesminda's death.

Lucien being able to stop Beron from harming Elain after not being able to do the same for Jesminda.

Lucien looking over to see Elain wearing the pearl earrings he gifted her.

Lucien looking over to see Elain wearing only the pearl earrings he gifted her.

Lucien looking over to see Elain wearing only the pearl earrings he gifted her and his jacket.

Elain curing the illness plaguing the Pegasus foals

Elain breaking Vassa's curse

Lucien demonstrating exactly why Azriel would not in fact defeat him with little effort

Elain admitting to Lucien that she was angry with how perfect his first Solstice gift to her was when she was trying to fight the pull she had to him

Elain telling Lucien that she was angry at herself for feeling disloyal to Graysen when she first met his eye and found him the most handsome thing she had ever seen.

Lucien being delighted to find that after the many months of Elain keeping herself at a distance by not talking, she has the ability to put him in his place with her verbal sparring.

Elain and Lucien playing practical jokes on Jurian

Elain restoring the people of Springs faith in it's leadership, whoever that maybe be.

Elain creating life like Isabela Madrigal, Te Fiti, or Cthona

Lucien coming into his own High Lord power and becoming a force to be reckoned with.

Elain telling Graysen he never deserved her.

Lucien and Eris resolving their past / brother bonding.

Lucien and Eris defeating Beron and finally avenging their mother and Jesminda.

Elain hugging Eris which might be the first hug he's been given in a very long time

Elain and Lucien feeding treats to the Pegasus

Elain and Lucien feeding treats to the smoke-hounds

Elain and Lucien riding on a horse together

Elain and Lucien riding on a Pegasus

Lucien's first hug with his mother in centuries

Elain and Lucien visiting Helion's libraries to do research

Lucien surprising Elain with a visit to the tulip fields in the continent. When she turns to him in delight and surprise she'll ask him how he knew. Lucien will tell her that her father told him, that he wanted to take her one day but since he no longer could, Lucien wanted to fulfill both of their dreams.

The reader once again getting a glimpse into Elain's mind but this time, the buds are in full bloom after accepting her mating bond.

Lucien having learned of human customs and getting down on one knee to propose to Elain.

[fuckyeselucien]

Creator Highlight #14 - @zenkindoflove

Today we'd like to highlight @zenkindoflove! Not only is she a kind soul in the community, but if you've ever had the pleasure of reading her work, you know she is a talented fanfic writer known for creating tender and spicy Elucien goodness.

From multi-chapters to oneshots, @zenkindoflove has a natural gift for writing emotionally driven stories with interesting plots that center Elain and Lucien's exploration of falling in love, the mating bond, and navigating the complex dynamics of their friends/family. Oh and on top of all that, the smut is simply gorgeous. Her romance is top tier storytelling. (Be careful- you may also find yourself falling in love with her Eris x Male OC Alexius in some of the works.)

Check out some of our favorites from her below, or check out her masterlist HERE:

Summer Heat

Summer Court is hosting the Summer Solstice Summit and the Night Court is sending their best emissaries to attend. It will be Elain's first time mingling in another court, and it's a good thing she has an expert guiding her: the mate she's been ignoring for the last two years.

Meanwhile, Eris has been sent to the summit to spy on Summer's developments. What he doesn't anticipate is entangling in a steamy, forbidden romance.

Our Hearts Still Beat the Same

She stood on the bridge for a few minutes, hoping that the rain might wash away the seething anger and bottomless anguish that crackled under her skin. More, more, more, repeated again and again to a steady beat. His heart beat.

Elucien, Two-shot, Post-ACOSF. Part One is Cozy Tension. Part Two is all smut.

Kneel Before Me

Lucien arrives at the House of Wind, only to be drawn into a sparring match with none other than the Inner Circle's own Shadowsinger. Things get out of hand and Azriel discovers whether he really can defeat Lucien easily.

Want to nominate someone? Fill out the form HERE