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Why Elorcan is endgame

It really comes down to 3 things: how they met/bonded, who they are on their own and how they are when they’re together. They weren’t mates (Rowaelin), friends (Lysaedion), post one night stand awkward couple (Manorian), doctor-patient taboo (Chaorene) or shared a common heritage (Nestaq). They were simply 2 people who met each other by chance and travelled together for a while. Their bond formed through their companionship with one another while travelling. Observing each other, learning each other’s mannerisms and connecting with each other through empathy. There was some distrust and animosity at some points but they worked through that and learned to trust each other. Lorcan is a brutal and strong warrior, who gives no extra thought to the cities he’s destroyed or the women he’s bedded for his pleasure. For him, a weak girl should be of no concern to him. At best, Elide was Lorcan’s travelling companion, at worst, a burden that slowed him down. But he still stayed by her side. And that’s what’s most ironic about this pairing. Lorcan scoffed at Rowan’s love for Aelin, saying that “love ruined a perfect weapon”. And then he falls in love himself and gives up everything for her (RIP shirt). He literally chose Elide over Maeve and himself. When he figured out Elide had the Wyrdstone, he could have taken it then and there, which he should have if he was putting Maeve first. But he didn’t. And then when they were cornered, he summoned Maeve to give Elide the chance to escape and live. Even though he knew Fenrys and Gavriel were sent to kill him, so Maeve most likely would have ended his life once she got to him. As for “I wanted to go to Perranth with you”, it’s the only time he speaks of what he wants rather than what Maeve desires. Elide is observant, cunning and resourceful. With Lorcan at her back, she is even more of a force to reckon with. The only time she stood up to her uncle was with Lorcan at her side. Possibly cuz Lorcan would shred him to pieces. Possibly cuz she feels strong enough (with him there) to do it with her own bare hands. For the bastard demi-Fae who only knew death, bloodshed, cruelty and servitude to a dark master, she made him see a life worth living. “You make me want to live, Rowan” He wondered if Elide Lochan had somehow made Lorcan want to do the same.

#Elorcan #Elide #Lorcan #ElideLochan #LorcanSalvaterre #ThroneOfGlass #EmpireOfStorms #KingdomOfAsh #rowaelin #Lysaedion #Manorian #Chaorene #Nestaq #Maeve #Perranth #LadyOfPerranth #Annieth #Hellas #Hashtag

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The Night Court's Shadowsinger

There is so much mystery to Azriel’s character (he’s shadowy LOL… ok I’ll see myself out) but i wanna highlight a few aspects I found intruiging. The first is his shadows. They speak to him, telling him secrets and he has an ability (?) to sink into them and blend into them. It doesn’t seem like a kind of magic, very much different than the darkness/night magic of Rhys. Almost like he himself is a being from darkness and shadows (like Nuala and Cerridwen?). Almost like his ability is alive, singing to him from the shadows (or does he sing to it, by using it?). The perfect ability for a spy, as there are always shadows around when people do or say secret things. Also interesting is the fact that Azriel can winnow. It has to be part of his shadow abilities since Cassian can’t (makes sense since Illyrian magic is only meant for destruction). And what about truthteller? A terrible blade with ancient runes. Where did he get it? Are those runes Wyrdmarks? Is it connected to his shadow abilities? Is that how Elain was able to appear behind the King of Hybern without being detected? Does it store his power or drain it without his knowledge? And was she able to use it because their powers are intertwined/connected in some way? Is that why he was able to recognize her as an oracle? All of that aside, I’m gonna make some people mad and say I don’t believe Az loves Mor. Not currently and not before. Before it was a longing, an affection maybe for someone who showed him and treated him with kindness he didn’t know before. Now, I think his feelings are more close to that of loyalty. I also think he knows Mor’s secret. The shadows hold no secrets from the Shadowsinger.

#azriel #nightcourt #acourtofthornsandroses #acotar #acourtofmistandfury #acomaf #acourtofwarandruin #acowar #hashtag #shadowsinger #overgrownbat #largestwingspan

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Cassian appreciation post

Can we just take a moment to appreciate that the character who should be all brawn no brains (that stereotype) is the character with probably the most emotional intelligence in the entire series. Cassian is always monitoring Inner Circle in a different way than Azriel does. He gets Feyre to vent her thoughts and face them, knowing that keeping them in will likely eat her up on the inside (while her fists burn his hands). He understands Nesta’s power is strong and volatile so he visits her at the House of Wind and pesters her to keep her power from going berserk. Then when Rhysand and Feyre come back from their… “mating trip”… he provokes Rhys into a fight to keep him from losing it on someone else. Not to mention 500+ years of being the mediator and keeping the peace between Az and Mor. Rhys does his part keeping the Inner Circle together and checks their well-being, but Cassian does probably the most to check their emotional and mental well-being. Consider as well that he’s Illyrian (not a race of faeries known for kindness or compassion) and one who’s praised for being a fierce warrior. Then add in that he’s a bastard brought up in the harshest of conditions with nothing to his name. Most people in the same situation you would expect to be bitter, cold and selfish. But Cassian is probably the brightest personality in the room and always welcoming to anyone who isn’t an enemy. How much of that is because he’s the general who monitors his soldiers and how much of that is his personality, upbringing and personal philosophy is something I’d very much like to see in the future books.

#cassian #acourtofthornsandroses #acotar #acourtofmistandfury #acomas #acourtofwarandruin #acowar #overgrownbat #nesta #nessian

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