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eklaize · 1 month

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"His eyes closed to just feel. Snippets of verse floated through his mind.

In the columned halls, we embrace

His cheek rests against mine

Happiness like this comes once

in a thousand years"

Captive Prince by C.S.Pacat

Erasmus and Kallias, our tragic lovers.

#captive prince #erasmus #kallias #cs pacat #I really loved the tragedy that Kallias in this moment realized that this thing #that he really wants is something he can not ever have.

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rendoesart8 · 4 months

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the akielons!❤️🦁

#i think isander ended up my fave lol #also jokaste #couldn’t get pallas to look like how i imagined him tho😭#captive prince #digital art #fan art #jokaste #nikandros #erasmus #pallas #kastor #isander #cs pacat

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laurentspeach · 1 year

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captive prince as shit i have on my phone

damen:

laurent:

lazar:

ancel:

erasmus:

literally everyone in the series:

#captive prince #captive prince trilogy #princes gambit #kings rising #laurent of vere #laurent #lamen #damianos #damen #damianos of akielos #damen x laurent #erasmus #ancel #nicaise #lazar

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sinkko · 19 days

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"Kallias," he chokes, "they are all about you"

Fanart for The Gold Shackled Singer, or the story of Erasmus and Kallias on ao3 by @fragiledewdrop / @ahandfulofsapphires I read in class and just HAD to draw something for. It wouldn't leave me alone.

#Captive prince #Erasmus #Kallias #Erasmus x kallias #I really need more erasmus centric fics.#Maybe I'll write some

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zumurruds · 5 months

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The Parallel Betrayals of Damen and Erasmus

This short essay explores Erasmus and Damen's parallel paths into slavery.

Initial Attraction

From the start, both Erasmus and Damen are captivated by the physical beauty of their respective betrayers, Kallias and Jokaste. This initial emphasis on appearances sets the stage for their subsequent betrayals, highlighting how they were initially drawn in by their allure, only to be deceived by those they held in high regard.

Sudden Disorientation and Self-Recrimination

Their sudden and unexpected enslavement leaves Erasmus and Damen feeling disoriented. Erasmus turns to Kallias for guidance but quickly recalls Kallias's betrayal, making him feel foolish for wanting to ask Kallias what was happening. Similarly, Damen, usually a clear thinker, struggles to make sense of his bewildering new reality. He, too, blames himself for not seeing the betrayal coming, realizing his own naivety in the process.

Struggle for Understanding and Loss of Identity

Erasmus and Damen both struggle to understand the betrayals, even when presented with evidence. Their initial innocence and naivety make it challenging for them to discern the true intentions of their trusted companions. This struggle not only highlights their vulnerability to deception but also the profound loss of agency and erasure of their former identities accompanying their transition into slavery.

Strong Emotional Responses to Change

Their abrupt changes in surroundings evoke powerful emotional responses, underscoring their powerlessness. Erasmus shakes with fear upon entering an unknown part of the palace, while Damen's struggle intensifies as he realizes his fate.

Profound Emotional Impact

The betrayals suffered at the hands of Kallias and Jokaste deeply affect Erasmus and Damen. Erasmus grapples with a sense of loss at the hands of someone he loved, and Damen is shocked and anguished by Jokaste's betrayal. The distress in their voices only highlight the depth of their connections and the trauma of their betrayals.

Induction into Slavery

The ritualistic aspects of their induction into slavery, such as collars and paint for Damen, and the absence of traditional ceremonies for Erasmus, showcase the drastic shift in their identities and further emphasize their disempowerment.

Protective Facades

Kallias's choice to wear a plain gold pin aligns him with Kastor and hides his true motives to protect Erasmus from Kastor's wrath.

Similarly, Jokaste's response, 'Nothing, but choose between brothers,' downplays the choice between Damen and Kastor. Her cold demeanor shields her true affections and the sacrifice she made by choosing Kastor for Damen's safety.

Longing for Connection

Damen and Erasmus long for understanding and connection from Jokaste and Kallias, but recieve emotional detachment or cruelty due to societal norms and power dynamics. This is because Jokaste and Kallias must maintain the appearance of allegiance to Kastor while secretly working to save Damen and Erasmus' lives, preventing them from openly expressing their true feelings.

Hidden Affection

In moments of vulnerability, Kallias wishes Erasmus could be his first, while Jokaste's letter to Damen hints at lingering feelings and missed opportunities for intimacy. These instances reveal that Kallias and Jokaste concealed their love from Erasmus and Damen, adopting a cold facade to protect them from Kastor's reign of terror. While Erasmus remains unaware throughout the series, Damen later discovers Jokaste's enduring affection, and ultimately lets her go in recognition of her sacrifices to save his life.

In conclusion, the parallel experiences of Erasmus and Damen during their inductions into slavery reveal not only the harrowing challenges they face but also deepen our understanding of Kallias and Jokaste's complex characters and the sacrifices they make to protect their loved ones.

#captive prince #damianos of akielos #capri #erasmus #jokaste #damenlovefest2023 #alternatively titled ‘kastor ruins everything for everyone’

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marzipanthots · 9 months

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More book 1 characters designs heheheh

Nicaise and his damn fork 💀😭

I love Erasmus the most I hope he is happy 🫶🏻

#captive prince #book 1 #erasmus #ancel #nicaise #laurent de vere #character design

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leggomympreggo · 8 months

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One tall order of knocked up elf por favor

#OC art #Lazlo #Erasmus #mpreg #tmpreg #I'm in a MOOD I just wanna see ROUND ELVES OK...

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wishblown · 2 years

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Estonia on film, April ‘22

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x-xhiro · 2 months

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Prince's Gambit Erasmus

I wanted to give him some jewelry, inspired by "gift to favored servant from master" Roman archeology finds. Because I think Torveld would gift him things. Unfortunately, it was an major afterthought.

The outfit was inspired of art works from Moroccoan servants. I'm trying to figure out Patras. Right now, my major influences are North Arab African, medieval Spain, and Perisan.

I also wanted to remove his cuffs, but when I was reading the sections, I didn't see anything mention about them being on or off.

#captive prince #my art #fanart #capri #akielos #captive prince erasmus #erasmus #capri erasmus #cs pacat

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chuwannin · 5 months

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ERASMUS: ‘‘I told you that I would repay you. You did so much to help me in the palace. And... And I didn’t like the Regent. He burnt my leg.’’ ANCEL: ‘‘A whore. So what if I am? I’m not ashamed of it. I’m good at it. I can make men want me.’’ NICAISE: ‘‘I don’t care. I just wanted to… I don’t care. I’m going back to bed. Don’t tell him I came.’’

#captive prince #prince's gambit #captiveprinceedit #c.s. pacat #erasmus #ancel #nicaise #mine

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vividxpages · 5 months

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Do you ever think about how the shortest paragraph/section in all three books is right after Damen watches Govart take Erasmus away?

It's just three sentences and so void of any other details of the aftermath of that scene, so unlike Damen's other impressions of Vere so far. It's still Damen's POV but all we learn is that he feels powerless.

Like although it's such a short scene, it says so much. And it makes me SAD.