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Context Clues: Elriel (and removal of the BC)

Happy Elriel month! This is my first one (I think most of you know that I am only about two months old in the online fandom) and I am still REELING from the fact that apparently not everyone needed to douse themselves in cold water after Elain and Azriel's interaction in the bonus chapter (and that Az is apparently both an incel AND a fuckboy, although those are mutually exclusive and non interchangeable traits. And Elain is secretly obsessed with Lucien and just toying with Az. But I digress.)

While I personally thought the bonus chapter confirmed Elriel, and of course others felt the complete opposite, I wanted to spend some time focusing on solely the books and seeing what we have. As we know, the bonuses are just *bonuses* available in a limited number of editions, in limited countries, and limited languages. I personally read all bonus chapters, but many don't. So excluding the BC from the conversation, where did A Court of Silver Flames leave us?

Here is the final on page interaction between Azriel and Elain in ACOSF:

A charged glance that takes Elain's breath away.

Here is the final on page interaction between Elain and Lucien in ACOSF:

Elain shrinks into herself after opening a present from her mate.

Here are the previous interactions between Azriel and Elain in ACOSF:

Elain acting all shy around Azriel.

Azriel's shadows ready to throw hands over Elain's hurt feelings.

Here are the previous on page interactions between Elain and Lucien:

There are none.

However, there are references, and they are as follows:

Lucien choosing to live in the human lands despite his mate living in Velaris.

Lucien dripping with discomfort over his presence only being expected because of Elain.

Meanwhile, here is Azriel referencing Elain when she is not there:

Azriel's shadows swarming and being unable to calm down at the mere thought of something happening to Elain.

Azriel stiffening at the mention of Elain's capture, and reminding Cassian he helped rescue her.

Nesta only agreeing to scrying because she trusts Azriel with Elain, the only person who could understand other than her or Feyre.

I have always, and will always reiterate that I am personally Lucien and Gwyn positive. Maybe that's because I'm so new, and haven't been whittled down from all the rudeness yet. (literally as I was working on this post, I got an unprompted comment from an E/ucien on one of my tiktoks that they can't wait to laugh at me when she chooses Lucien. It's annoying. And it sucks. But I know all sides do it.)

I joined the space because I was so overwhelmed by the negative Elain content. By the erasure of her thoughts and feelings and experiences. Bonus content aside, I also feel for Lucien, and my shipping him with Vassa is because he blushes and laughs and relaxes around her. Because she is fiery like Jesminda, the only other female he has ever loved. I don't personally have a ship for Gwyn yet because my reading experience hasn't taken me there in the story yet!

Look, I'm still out here shipping Klaroline and TVD and The Originals went their separate ways almost a decade ago. Ships should be fun. They don't always have to be canon. I'm simply sharing that the reason I make this content for you guys is to provide some comfort to people like me, who felt overwhelmed and gaslit by all the hatred for Elain- dissertations and powerpoints dedicated to erasing her and her value and feelings- as someone who read the books and loved her, as well as her dynamic with Azriel.

I will continue to refrain from discussing the bonus chapter (in this post) no matter how SEXY it was, and how in line it is with everything already happening in the books, but I'm just trying to showcase what the experience is for book readers only, which is the vast majority globally.

Stay kind out there, and manifesting a book announcement soon! Happy Elriel month, all!

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The True timeline some shippers are using as “proof” Elucien is endgame.

(I cannot take credit for figuring out all of this. A friend posted it and wished to remain anonymous but gave me permission to post it)

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The bat boys and their bedroom habits (kinda NSFW)

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I was reading part of acosf again and there was this smut scene where Cassian goes like “do you want to suck me again” I love him but he’s such a fuckboy…(endearingly)

So here’s how *I* personally view the bat boys and their bedroom habits.

Rhys: makes sure both parties are having a good time, and that those orgasms are mutual.

Cassian: lowkey prioritizes his own pleasure, but will still deliver orgasms.

Azriel: probably prioritizes his partner’s pleasure over his. He’s only having a good time if his partner is.

#pro rhysand #pro cassian #pro azriel #elriel #Feysand #Nessian #sjm #acotar #the bat boys #pro inner circle #Pro IC #the bat boys and their bedroom habits

[lurkinggirlie]

The timeline has always been pretty clear, so i don't know why that side is acting surprised right now.

Sjm has only addressed Elain and Lucien 3 times (2 in 2016) and one time in 2017.

The last one was during a Q&A during the Tower of Dawn Tour and giving how Acofas/Acosf turned out, i think we all have the answer for the question it was posed :

INTERVIEWER: So the next question is from Abigail, and says: Will Elain accept the mating bond with Lucien? And congrats on your announcement!

SJM: (people cheering) Aw, thank you! So if you guys don't know what we're talking about... I'm preggers. (Laughter and cheers) --talks about it some more before coming back to topic--

You... might get an answer to Elain's fate in the upcoming spin off books. I'm not gonna tell you when. Once you read ACOFAS, you may get a sense of the timeline and layout and things, but I've been planning and thinking... I know everyone's fate and (hesitates and laughs) romantic situation.

Interviewer: Not ominous, at all.

SJM: (literally cackles maniacally) Jusf - I have so many secrets I'm keeping from you guys!

Charlie Bowater: How do not let anything slip?

SJM: I live in constant terror of just accidentally being like, "oh and by the way these people are mates. Surprise!" I have no self-restraint in any regards except trying to keep secrets. (...)

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Elriel

New Elriel art! 🤍🌸🦇

Art by: drawnbymabel

Commissioned by: botanical_brinn

*Please do not repost*

Reblogs are welcome!

[lurkinggirlie]

Elain’s book is next !

Being in less chapters doesn’t mean less impact.

Nesta was in ACOFAS far less than Elain and yet she was next, because we knew she had something going on DURING ACOFAS which signified her having a journey. Cassian was in that book far more than Nesta as well, and guess what? He was her love interest

Elain was barely in acosf, but there was enough given about her character signifying that she will be next next. That her journey might have already started (the potential spy training) Plus Azriel was constantly on the page and we later on learn that all his secrets were about Elain. If people didn’t read the bonus they’ll still wonder what his secret was, they’d probably need answers in the next book. And only logical answer is Elain + Azriel

🕯️ 🕯️ Hopefully we get a May announcement. Praying circle elriel sisters 🕯️ 🕯️

#pro elain #sjm #acotar #elriel’s month #elriel endgame #May announcement prayer circle #elriel is next #azriel shadowsinger #pro Azriel and Elain #pro elriel

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I’m going to say something bold: I know who the next ACOTAR books will follow and in what order.

Sarah J Maas told us already. And I have receipts. Not from interviews or old screenshots or interpretations, but actual receipts. From the books.

Starting with A Court of Frost and Starlight’s description on SJM’s site:

We know that ACOFAS bridges the events for the series. And the first novel post ACOFAS is A Court of Silver Flames, which focuses on Nesta and Cassian.

So let’s dive deeper…

THE EVIDENCE

Exhibit 1

In Chapter 2, we have Rhysand’s conversation with Cassian asking a very important question of Cassian: Are you … happy?

Cassian is the first character to be asked if they were happy and gave a response that showed a need for character growth, one that Rhysand observed and wanted to support.

And whose book, along with his love interest, was first in the upcoming novels in the series? Cassian and Nesta’s.

The first character to be asked Are you happy? was the first character to find his happiness in the first spin-off novel.

Exhibit 2

In Chapter 12, the question is again repeated, this time from Feyre to Elain, who asks her sister: Are you—all right?

Elain is now the second character to be asked if they were “happy/all right” and respond in such a way that indicates that no, they aren’t fully all right but they want to try. 

Elain’s book will be next as she is the second person to be asked the question by our narrators, Feyre and Rhysand. Who also happen to be SJM's stand-ins for propelling the narrative in ACOFAS.

Exhibit 3

And finally, in Chapter 18, Feyre and Mor are catching up Solstice morning and the subject of Elain and Nesta is discussed:

Feyre wants to “fix everything” for Nesta and Elain aka help them find their happiness (which is later supported by the Feysand’s infamous “let's focus on helping one sister before we start on the other” from their ACOSF Bonus Chapter, but I digress).

But they won't find their happiness in ACOFAS. The sisters must find it in their books, which Nesta did with Cassian in his.

And then for a third and final time, it’s now Mor’s turn to hear the same question, this time from Feyre: And you—are you happy?

Mor isn’t ready to answer honestly. At least, not yet. Because her time will come. In her book. Which will be third.

Which leads me to...

CONCLUSION

SJM gave us the order of the ACOTAR sequel series when she had Feyre and Rhysand ask their closest companions: Are you happy?

And what order were they asked?

Cassian. Then Elain. Then Mor. 

And that’s the order we will get our answers. In their books. First, second, then third.

See you soon, Elain Archeron and Mor 🌸❤️

[lurkinggirlie]

The trembling fawn

I think I’m slow 😅

I’ve seen many people use the passage trembling fawn as mentioned by the book of breathing to refer to Elain and I always assumed it’s because

1) her name

2) because Feyre called her a lovely fawn.

But it’s interesting that this is exactly what the Suriel called her.

I wonder if there’s more to it than just a silly little title. I’ve seen people mention princess of decay for Nesta and then she ended up controlling death? Dead bodies? Sooo does the Fawn somehow related to Elain’s powers? Although initially I did assume all of these were referring to Feyre soooo mmm did sjm do this intentionally or connect the dots later or just forget about it 🤔

#pro elain #pro elain archeron #elain acosf #sjm #acotar #Elain #elain archeron

[lurkinggirlie]

The way all of this is canon material

The way Elain rushed to make herself pretty when Azriel grabbed the potatoes.

#other ships cannot relate I fear #elriel endgame

[lurkinggirlie]

All of this focus on Azriel’s horny feelings for Elain, but can we please talk about how Elain completely led her moment with Az in the bonus chapter?

Elain closed the distance, and her breathing quickened as she again paused, now a scant foot away.

Azriel let his shadows whisk away the box as she said softly, "Put it on me?"

His head went quiet. But he took the necklace, opening the clasp as she exposed her back, sweeping her hair up in one hand to bare her long, creamy neck.

Azriel's fingers lingered at her nape, atop the first knob of her spine. Slowly, Elain pivoted into his touch. Until his palm lay flat against her neck.

"I should go," Elain said, but made no move to leave.

Her arousal drifted up to him, and his eyes nearly rolled back in his head at the sweet scent. He'd beg on his knees for a chance to taste it.

Elain shuddered, drifting closer. So close one deep breath would brush her breasts against his chest.

“Yes" Elain breathed, like she read the decision. Just this taste in the dead of the longest night of the year, where only the Mother might witness them.

Elain's mouth parted slightly, her eyes scanning his before fluttering shut.

Offer and permission.

Girlie went for what she wants and Azriel, ever the gentleman, read her cues perfectly and only took what she offered. I love a couple built with respect and mutual attraction, there’s truly nothing hotter.

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I know I said it’s incoming…and like it is. But I’ll probably post it on the first day of elriel’s month 🌸 🌸💐🌸💐 🌹 🌹 🌺🌺🌺

🌸 💐 ELRIEL FANFIC INCOMING.

This fanfic was inspired by a convo I had with @violetasteracademic about drunk elriel/club elriel sort of scenario.

It’s not what I had in mind when I initially sat down to write it, but here’s a sneak peek below !! (I’ll post the ao3 link once I’m done writing it) I just needed motivation to finish it sooo yeah here’s the beginning.

“Then go off on adventures. Go drink and fuck strangers. But stay away from the Cauldron.” Nesta had told her.

It wasn’t that Elain wasn’t curious about those things, all three things to be exact. The drinking, the strangers and of course the cauldron. The latter while still being subject of intrigue was not her aim for the night as she got ready. She had never gotten drunk, tipsy yes. But that was usually her limit, she never pushed herself beyond it. And then there was the question of the strangers. The idea of it brought an involuntary blush to her cheeks, she wasn’t opposed to the idea. It was that she couldn’t imagine a stranger without her mind turning it into the face of a familiar someone. The hazel eyes, the full lips. She shut her eyes trying to shake the image of him.

#elriel’s month #pro elain archeron #pro elain #pro elriel #elriel smut #elriel fanfic

[lurkinggirlie]

Elain’s feelings

I know that people always focus on Azriel’s feelings in the bonus, which is understandable considering it was in his POV. But Elain’s feelings are clearly shown there too. For example:

She extended the wrapped gift, her hand shaking. "Here."

Her hand shaking

Her hand SHAKING

SHAKING.

Elain is so down bad for Azriel something as simple as handing him a gift got her hand shaking. We simply can’t ignore how Azriel makes her feel, it’s shown in the actual book as well as ACOFAS, a bonus can’t erase that. She’s so cute I love her and I CAN’T wait for her POV. She’s so precious.

#pro elain archeron #pro elain #pro elriel #elriel #acotar #sjm #azriel shadowsinger #elain archeron #azriel spymaster #I LOVE ELAIN #SHE IS THE SWEETEST #i cant #Azriel’s bonus #acosf bonus chapter #anti g*ynriel #anti gwynriel #anti el*cien #anti elucien

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🌸 💐 ELRIEL FANFIC INCOMING.

This fanfic was inspired by a convo I had with @violetasteracademic about drunk elriel/club elriel sort of scenario.

It’s not what I had in mind when I initially sat down to write it, but here’s a sneak peek below !! (I’ll post the ao3 link once I’m done writing it) I just needed motivation to finish it sooo yeah here’s the beginning.

“Then go off on adventures. Go drink and fuck strangers. But stay away from the Cauldron.” Nesta had told her.

It wasn’t that Elain wasn’t curious about those things, all three things to be exact. The drinking, the strangers and of course the cauldron. The latter while still being subject of intrigue was not her aim for the night as she got ready. She had never gotten drunk, tipsy yes. But that was usually her limit, she never pushed herself beyond it. And then there was the question of the strangers. The idea of it brought an involuntary blush to her cheeks, she wasn’t opposed to the idea. It was that she couldn’t imagine a stranger without her mind turning it into the face of a familiar someone. The hazel eyes, the full lips. She shut her eyes trying to shake the image of him.

#elriel smut #elriel fanfic #pro elain #sjm #elriel #azriel shadowsinger #pro azriel #pro elriel #they pretty much just fuck here #it’s probably very ooc but 😭

[lurkinggirlie]

you know what Azriel questioning the Cauldron for Elain is very hot of him and im tired of pretending like it’s not.

just imagine. like wdym u questioned your religion because you’re tortured by thoughts of me ??

smash.

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Okey so it’s literally 2am here and i couldn’t sleep after seeing this so we know that there is some similarities between the UK map and the map of prythian right? and from the moment i finished acotar i wondered where does rosehall locate in, i did my researches about if there is any part of the world is named after rosehall and guess what ? There is !! And guess where ? In the UK i was shocked so lemme show you where it’s actually located in the UK first and then i will show where it can be possibly located in prythian

In the UK:

And this is where i think it will be in prythian:

Shocking right ? And i made it on purpose near the prison where most of the fandom think it’s where the dusk court is located and where we know that azriel have a lot of ties with that we might see in the next book

I just found this very interesting and i would like to search more about the actual real rosehall cause we might find something who knows !!

I feel insane after all this digging tbh

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Am I the only one who took this as foreshadowing to the eyes under his command being blinded in the next book ?

🌚

❤️‍🔥 We love a protective king ❤️‍🔥

This paragraph goes on:

“Nesta met his stare, knowing he was the only one aside from Feyre who could truly understand her hesitation. He’d gone with Feyre into the heart of Hybern’s camp to save Elain—he knew the risk. “We won’t make the same mistake twice.”

What SJM is wanting to invoke within readers through this little scene:

Azriel is protective of Elain.

He’s taking ownership over Elain’s protection (ahem…mate behavior✨)

He organized those under HIS command to guard Elain. Even though Rhys (the most powerful high lord of all time) already had wards up. He doesn’t trust Rhys wards alone to do the job. This alone has me 🥵

He had to have the forethought to set up this protection which means he’s been thinking of her safety.

“Menace” is defined as a threatening tone, quality or atmosphere. The thought of Elain being unsafe provokes a threatening tone from him

Nesta notices and points out that only Azriel and Feyre would understand the fear/threat to Elain.

#nothing bad will happen to my girl #it’s Azriel who’s in trouble #would love to see her save his ass #elriel #azriel #elain #pro elriel

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the woman dies.