#aelflaeds

[catherinesvalois]

PERIOD DRAMA APPRECIATION WEEK 2022 DAY 6 FAVORITE ERA → THE MIDDLE AGES

#perioddramaweek2022 #perioddramaedit #periodedit #historyedit #middle ages #medieval #the king #braveheart #outlaw king #the last duel #the last kingdom #vikings #the white queen #kingdom of heaven #history #onlyperioddramas #tristan and isolde #aelflaeds #aethelreds #gifs: mine #medieval aesthetic

[tlkafterparty]

@aelflaeds

Thank you so much to @aelflaeds for participating with gusto in the TLK Afterparty! Coming in at a whopping THIRTY-FIVE edits, you have made the most individual edits!

If folks haven't had a chance, you can see these works, ranging from knee-slapping to heartbreaking, here.

#tlkafterparty #afterparty awards #aelflaeds #the last kingdom

[ivarthebadbitch]

vikings/vikings valhalla/the last kingdom + red

#vikings #vikings valhalla #the last kingdom #lagertha #freydis eriksdotter #judith #gisela #jarl haakon #aelflaed #ingrid #elsewith #torvi #lady kent #emma of normandy #aethelflaed #astrid #brida #katia #gifs

[ladyfenring]

Dulce María Loynaz, from These Are Not Sweet Girls: Poetry by Latin American Women; "Last days of home"

for @aelswiths ❤️

#the last kingdom #sevenkingsmustdie #thyra #gisela #stiorra #iseult #eadith #aelswith #ecgwynn #aelflaed #ingrith #my edits

[lord-aldhelm]

The Last Kingdom - Twas the Night Before Christmas

Dec 24, 2020

"To help get you in the festive spirit on Christmas Eve, we present to you our special rendition of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, with a Last Kingdom twist!"

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‘Twas the Night before Christmas and all through the land, Not a Saxon was stirring, nor Danish war band. A fire was burning in every Thane’s hall, And a jolly Christmas Kingdom was hoped for by all.

In Eoferwic, Sigtryggr kept an eye on the border, While enjoying another Yuletide with Stiorra. As she slept with her battle sword under her bed, Like a good warrior should, her father had said.

Brida was casting her runes in the wilderness, To make sure next Yuletide was definitely…Uhtred-less! A dream shared with Haesten as he gazed out to sea ‘fore striding home to his hall to finish decorating his tree.

In Mercia Aethelflaed sat, thoughts fixed on her throne, And thought “how long must I listen to dull elder men moan?” While Aldhelm stared at the flames in the hearth, Hoping his gift to his lady would at least make her laugh.

Lady Aelswith was dreaming of an England united, A thought she knew would make her Alfred excited. King Edward was praying for new boots in the morning, To keep his feet warm should the Danes come a-calling.

While Aelflaed was planning a grand Christmas dinner, And hoping her son Aelfweard would turn out the winner. Lord Aethelhelm counted his coin in his chamber, And Father Pyrlig was sharpening his sword for his saviour.

But out in the wilds on a serious quest, Lord Uhtred and his men were being put to the test. For Christmas was a serious business this year, And it was their mission next morning to deliver the cheer.

Finan was wrapping up presents in haste, As this time he knew there was no time to waste. And Sihtric was readying the horses outside, So the heroes were ready for their Christmas day ride.

Would there be fighting or peace at Yuletide this year? And would Eadith return from Frankia with their order of beer? Only one thing was certain with Osferth in charge, That the burgh’s decorations were sure to be large.

But out in the snow Lord Uhtred stood stilled, Praying that Christmas would bring the thing he most willed. To return to his birthright and take back his land, So that on the ramparts of Bebbanburg as Lord he might stand.

To have his family around him on a cold Christmas night, And all of England at peace with no battle to fight. That we all soon might meet and feast in the hall, All sing Merry Christmas, and know Destiny Is All.

Channel: The Last Kingdom

#the last kingdom #video #merry christmas #Youtube #uhtred #aldhelm #aethelflaed #finan #sihtric #brida #aelswith #edward the elder #sigtryggr #stiorra #aelflaed #aethelhelm #pyrlig #eadith

[emilyhufflepufftlk]

THE LAST KINGDOM | 5.05

#the last kingdom #tlk season 5 #tlk edit #tlk screens #the last kingdom edit #tlk every episode #uhtred #finan #ingrith #finan x ingrith #sigtryggr #aelflaed #tlk edward #osferth

[timetravelingpenguin1066]

#the last kingdom #seven kings must die #aelswith #eliza butterworth #aelflaed #amelia clarkson #eadgifu #sonya cassidy #elaine cassidy #tlk edit #mine: edits #mine: ps

[aelswiths]

AELFLAED IN 5x04

#the last kingdom #sevenkingsmustdie #aelflaed #my baby #god she is soooo baby #I love her so much #she's perfect and done nothing wrong ever

[aadmelioraa]

It's almost 2023, so I figured I'd share my updated The Last Kingdom fic recs since I have been meaning to do that all year. Below the cut you will find some shippy stuff, some introspective pieces, and a variety of characters featured (several of whom rarely get fanfic). I hope if this post crosses your path you may find a new favorite! I did limit my selection to complete fics, but you can find more recommendations, both works in progress and complete, under my ao3 tlk bookmarks. Happy New Year, and happy reading!

the leap by @irisdouglasiana

Season 5 cottagecore nuns fixit for Aalys and Aelflaed. Fixit fics are not usually my vibe tbh but this one is perfectly complex and bittersweet.

A Hard Story to Know by @wildwren

Post Season 5 fic. Aelfwynn processes her grief at the loss of her mother with the help of Aldhelm and Eadith. This fic broke my heart and mended it several times over.

no escape by @volvaaslaug

Wonderful Eadith character study and I adore the prose style as well.

come go with me by @wendy-daahling

Aethelflaed x Aldhelm political marriage (for MERCIA of course), slow burn with lots of delicious pining.

the drowned and the damned by @irisdouglasiana

Canon divergent AU centered around Osbert, Uhtred's youngest son. Addresses family trauma, cycles of violence, and legacy within the world of the show and does it in such a thought provoking way.

and, lord, she found me just in time by @jeynepoole

Hild x Iseult hurt/comfort bathing fic...so tender and so lovely.

a rope in hand for your other man by @jeynepoole

This fic is definitely for a niche audience, but if the idea of an Aethelflaed/Aldhelm/Aethelred threesome intrigues you, check it out...and there's more where that came from.

Meanwhile in Mercia by @skatingthinandice

This series is an absolute staple of Aethelflaed x Aldhelm fanfic and I am very grateful for it. Essential reading!

Daughter of Darkness by @ulfrsmal

Gen fic focused around Brida and Thyra's relationship and trauma that I, for one, desperately needed. *this fic is locked, you will need to be logged into your ao3 account to access...I still have a few invitations to send, if you need one feel free to DM me!

I go you go, my dear by alittlebitalexis

Two Osferth x Eadith fics for the Eadsferth truthers among us (no for real they were cute). Fluff and smut.

When the Party's Over by @wildwren

Aethelflaed x Erik College AU. Part of a series, read Part 1 first, I am just particularly attached to this part for...reasons.

The Maiden by @wildwren

Pirate/Witch AU for Aethelflaed x Skade. This fic is HOT and creative and HOT and gorgeously written and HOT.

To Curse a King by @pokeasleepingsmaug

Skade x Sihtric smut fic featuring magic and knife play. Very fun and sexy.

Saint of Shitty Reasons by @volvaaslaug

Edward Modern AU character study that hits 95% of my kinks.

Most CURSED among God's kin are aethelings by @wildwren

Aethelwold character study. A masterpiece though and through.

Lay Down Your Arms by @skatingthinandice

Aethelflaed x Aldhelm post Tettenhall smut, and a most worthy entry for the #GET IT AETHELFLAED tag.

clever-tongued by @tsukkinami

Aethelflaed x Aldhelm smut with wonderful tension and intimacy, it's just top tier! A classic.

in my dreams we survived by @irisdouglasiana

Hild character study, really lovely angst that makes me tear up every time.

poison by @irisdouglasiana

Brida x Skade enemies to lovers...need I say more?

fortune cookie by @jeynepoole

Competent stepdad Aldhelm, Modern AU Aldhelm & Aelfwynn bonding. A warm blanket of a fic.

#the last kingdom fic #the last kingdom #tlk fic rec #aethelflaed #aldhelm #aalys #aelflaed #osferth #eadith #hild #iseult #brida #skade #aelfwynn #osbert #aethelwold #erik #aalys x aelflaed #brida x skade #hild x iseult #aethelflaed x aldhelm #aethelflaed x skade #edward x eardwulf #edward #eardwulf #aethelflaed x erik #eadith x osferth #aethelflaed x aethelred x aldhelm #skade x sihtric #wow i don't think i've ever hit the tag limit before

[dailytlk]

Queen Ælflæd / the last kingdom 5x03

#aelflaed #amelia clarkson #the last kingdom #thelastkingdomedit #tlk #tlkedit #s5 #* gifs

[mirandahamilton]

fashion of the last kingdom: aelflaed’s velvet dress in winchester (s5e1-s5e4)

#tlkedit #the last kingdom #perioddramaedit #gifshistorical #aelflaed #tlk aelflaed #** #costumeedit #tlkcostumes #tlk #costumes

[catherinesvalois]

It is Edward. What of him? He claims to be married already. The Last Kingdom, 3.03

#the last kingdom #tlkedit #perioddramaedit #period drama #weloveperioddrama #periodedit #userbennet #onlyperioddramas #tvgifs #tvedit #tvfilmsource #tvfilmedit #tvfilmdaily #tvfilmgifs #tvfilmcentral #aethelreds #aelflaeds #perioddramasource #aadmelioraa #this whole plotline was my favorite actually it was a spicy bit of drama thrown in #edward the elder #tlk edward #gifs: mine

[errruvande]

but I don't want comfort

—Aldous Huxley, from Brave New World

for the @tlkafterparty

this is my first edit whatsoever: all pics are found in the google my beloved, cause i'm sitting in the middle of nowhere without good internet to watch and screenshot everything myself

#tlkafterparty #the last kingdom #tlk #tlk edit #aelswith #aelflaed #stiorra #aelfwynn #aethelflaed

[ivarthebadbitch]

the last kingdom + royal ladies

#the last kingdom #aelswith #aethelflaed #aelflaed #aelfwynn #eadgifu #gifs #yes technically they were not all called queens but they are queens to ME

[magravenwrites]

In the stars by Benson Boone

Click on the images for better quality

Tags:

@emilyhufflepufftlk @solinarimoon @morosemagick @lauwrite1225 @axe-does-writing @madrielite

#the last kingdom #tlk #tlk spoilers #uhtred #uhtred ragnarson #uhtred of bebbanburg #gisela #aelflaed #aalys #beocca #thyra #brida #finan #finan the agile #osferth #baby monk #aelswith #stiorra #inspired by song lyrics #tw death #tw grief

[merciless-macdonwald]

macbeth superpower AU plot points/details:

macbeth plugs his ears so that duncan's powers won't affect him. but he STILL hears the "Glamis hath murdered sleep, and therefore Cawdor shall sleep no more. Macbeth shall sleep no more." (and it's like... is that someone's thoughts he's reading??? is it all in his head??? who knows)

when malcolm flees to england, he cuts his hair and tries to assume a new identity. siward and aelflaed find them like this and take them in, not knowing his real identity

yeah cawdor and macdonwald aren't executed for treason in this. they're executed for the uh. (gestures to the people cawdor killed & ate)

so who IS the traitor? suspects include: the minor thanes (Ross, Angus, Lennox, Menteith, Caithness), Aberdeen, Sutherland, Seyton, etc etc. basically anyone else. no spoilers though.

when banquo gets attacked before the banquet, he hops out of his own body, and while his body gets murderized, he helps fleance escape (even going so far as to possess one of the murderers)

#macbeth superpower au #macbeth #macbeth au #shakespeare #shakespeare au #just gonna tag folks as they're mentioned #duncan #malcolm #siward #aelflaed #cawdor #macdonwald #ross #angus #lennox #menteith #caithness #aberdeen #sutherland #seyton #banquo #fleance