#blood rite

[greenleaf777]

Someones trying to argue with me that since Gwyn was a “trained warrior” that was why Az wasn’t worried about her in the blood rite, and since Elain is not thats why Az gets worried for her a lot 😂. First you just admitted Az had no feelings about her being in a horrifically difficult and dangerous ritual(how romantic!), but TRAINED WARRIOR??? LMAOOOO are you joking?? Nesta, Gwyn and Emerie had 6 MONTHS of training, where their competition had decades of training.

They shouldn’t have even survived if sjm wanted it to be realistic. Az, Cass and Rhys barely won and they trained for over a decade, thats why CASS was losing his mind about Nesta being there, where Az was absolutely not losing his mind over Gwyn, cause you know…he doesn’t have feelings for her….

They won with sheer luck and the 🌈 ✨power of friendship✨ 🌈

I don’t dislike any of them but I mean really?

#elriel #anti gwynriel #gwyneth berdara #azriel #azriel shadowsinger #azriel acotar #acotar #blood rite #a court of thorns and roses #acosf #a court of silver flames

[acourtofthought]

The argument that Az didn't care about Gwyn being in the Rite and the argument that he wasn't willing to die for Gwyn while he was willing to die for Elain is getting old.

"They were speaking, Azriel with some urgency, but Cassian didn’t hear him, heard nothing"

Urgency means :

: the quality or state of being urgent : INSISTENCE

We don't know what Az said but he's definitely not sitting there picking at his nails. Also, no one is saying Az knows Gwyn is his Mate so he's not going to be falling apart. And Rhys didn't outwardly freak out when Feyre arrived UTM even though we know he suspected who she was. Az keeps his emotions close to the vest so we may not find out exactly what he thought until his POV.

Then.....

And.......

It is LAW that if Az went in to save Gwyn, both he and SHE would have been hunted down and executed. Even Rhys, High Lord of the NC cannot break those laws.

Obviously if Feyre was willing to go with Az to rescue Elain, the risk and consequences were not as severe (and not a risk to Elain herself whereas leaving her there was more a risk) versus a law that Rhys and Cassian (in order to rescue his own Mate) were unable to go against. A law that would have GUARANTEED the death of Nesta, Gwyn or Emerie.

Az could care less about whether he dies for someone as he's done it time and again for everyone (not just Elain). But Mate behavior is being unwilling to sacrifice the person that is your Mate and trusting that when you can't help without sentencing them to death they are capable of surviving. Sort of like Rhys allowing Feyre to be beaten by Amarantha UTM and Rhys allowing Feyre to face her trials because he knew if he stepped in she would immediately be killed.

Stop acting like Elain being kidnapped to lure Nesta where there was no certainty of her death if they tried to rescue her is the same thing as a magical law which GUARANTEES the death of whichever female is rescued.

This was Feyre's response to Elain being taken:

And this was her response to Nesta being taken:

THEY ARE NOT THE SAME THING SO STOP ACTING LIKE IT'S PROOF OF SOMETHING.

Claiming Gwyn can't be his Mate because Az didn't speak up about entering the Rite is basically someone claiming Feyre cared more for Elain than Nesta since she was willing to leave Nesta in the Rite. Elain who Feyre only finds "a pleasant companion" and who only told Elain about her pregnancy because she guessed and Nesta who she wanted to share the news of her having a boy with first.

The fact is no one was allowed to interfere with the Rite without sentencing the girls to death.

#azriel acotar #gwynriel #azriel acosf #gwyneth berdara #mating bond #cassian acosf #Blood Rite

[shadowriel]

You know how the Valkyries won the blood rite with the power of friendship? Isn’t that what the batboys did too?

What if there’s some magic on Ramiel that’s not only choosing the strongest warriors, but the one with the biggest hearts?

#and also the fact that they were more focussed on protecting each other and succeeding #love is one hell of a motivator #acotar #acosf #blood rite #carynthian #valkyrie #batboys #nesta archeron #emerie #gwyn berdara #rhysand #cassian #azriel

[fuckmelifesucks]

For those who still call Elain useless cuz of her rescue from hybern and Gwyn a fearless girlboss cuz she survived the blood rite. Lets get our facts straight, shall we.

First, let's see both the situations. Elain was kidnapped by the cauldron, aka the god type thingy of the acotar world and taken to the hybern camp, to the main tent of king of hybern where the cauldron sat. She faced king of hybern, aka the main antagonist of the og trilogy.

Now, Gwyn. She was taken from her bed along with her two friends Nesta and emerie to forcefully participate in the blood rite, the test for illyrians to become proper warriors. She had to face the illyrians, aka not the main villians the book.

People say that Gwyn didn't need az protecting her like 'someone else'. Y'all need to realise that the situations were completely different. Like day and night different.

Elain was kidnapped by the cauldron from a war camp in the middle of a world changing war. She was in the domain of the king of hybern. Gwyn was at the blood rite.

Yes, both situations were dangerous as fuck. I agree. BUT Gwyn was in the blood rite along with only illyrians not some retarded sick fuck dreaming to take over prythian and the fucking cauldron.

Yes, the illyrians were brutal and shitty but they weren't as depraved as the king of hybern who tortured people for fun. The illyrians knew their limits. King of hybern had none.

Next, Gwyn was NOT ALONE. She has Nesta and emerie with her. The three were together and i know that at the beginning Gwyn was alone but she was safe in a way. Was able to keep hidden from prying eyes. And she had good amount of training with two of the most feared illyrians before. She knew how to weild weapons. She was a Valkyrie. A trained warrior (as many like to point out.)

Now for Elain, who apparently couldn't even defend herself. Y'all should remember that elain was ALONE in the hybern camp. All alone in a camp full of monstrous creatures who were torturing innocents for fucking entertainment.

They were brutalising the humans cuz they were bored and had nothing better to do. She was all alone with probably no hope of having someone to help her there. She could only pray that her sisters came to rescue her. And she didn't not have a headstart unlike Gwyn to be able to hide herself. The cauldron brought her directly into the heart of the hybern camp, in the king of hybern's tent. She probably didn't even have time to process what had happened given she was lured by the cauldron.

And y'all need to remember that elain was just newly made fae whose visions had just stopped and who was still grieving her human life. She didn't have training for shit. She was still going through her trauma of being forcefully turned into fae. And she was lured to the same male by the same cauldron who took her human life away from her and violated her. And she was tricked by the face of the same man who she'd been in love with. Who'd dumped her without a thought.

Elain didn't have any weapons to weild or any friends to rely on. And we are talking about hybern camp. Even feyre and az were heavily injured when they rescued elain. Az who is one of the strongest fae warrior and feyre the first high lady with the powers of all seven High Lords.

U really expect elain to be able to up and walk out of the hybern camp on her own? Think bruh! The girl was alone, probably petrified and thinking she was not getting out of that camp alive and in one piece.

Gwyn had some hope with her friends but elain was all alone. Stop making elain out to be weak just because she was rescued from a situation that meant CERTAIN DEATH.

So yes, elain had to be rescued cuz otherwise she'd be dead. Because there was no way of her getting out of that camp alive on her own. She is not useless. She is strong. She kicked the fucking Naga hound in the face to get it off az for fuck's sake. She did so while she was still bound, holding onto another person, briar, as az tried keeping them airborne.

Saying that elain was useless because she needed rescue is like saying Gwyn was useless when az rescued her from the temple from the hybern men when she was violated.

If Elain is weak for not being able to save herself from hyber than so is Gwyn.

For me, both girls are strong in their own respective ways. There is literally no reason to compare the rescue and the blood rite. No logical reasoning, at least.

#elain archeron #elriel #acotar #pro elain #pro elriel #azriel #pro elain archeron #elain #acosf #anti gwynriel #azriel shadowsinger #azriel acotar #azlain #illyrians #blood rite #king of hybern

[sapaul]

Unpopular opinion but I think the blood rite ruined ACOSF. Someone should have died to make it more believable. Illyrians trained their whole lives but 3 people who trained for 6 months came out of it pretty much unharmed and carried on with their lives after.

#ACOSF #unpopular opinion #i said what i said #a court of silver flames #blood rite

[tcursebreaker]

Balthazar!?

Ok @emnlln commented something about him and NOW IT MAKES ME THINK

I honestly kinda forgot about him lol, like I know he helped during the Blood Rite but I dont think we heard about him after

BUT NOW like I’m thinking of him being in Elains book. (hopefully he survived lol)

One of my last posts was talking about who do you think Elain will like seduce and now I’m thinking him even tho it’s kinda wild card

And ofc I love Az and Elriel but just imagine Elain spending time with Balthazar and Az just being so jealousy and broody lol especially with him being another Illyrian like ahhh omg

Like why did we get that short little intro and part then nothing after that? Like why even give him a name and description at all “his boyishly charming face” like ??? He literally could’ve just been an unnamed random Illyrian guy but noooo

And if I’m remembering correctly the last time Elain went to the Illyrians camp everyone was kinda like hiding her behind them and Nesta kinda took the lead scaring them calling herself a witch hahahah so like what it Elain goes again and he recognizes Nesta and then sees Elain BAM jealous Azriel

Because Az knows Elain doesn’t like L*cien and he could kill him easy lol but another freaking Illyrian like ahhhh especially a cute charming one heheheh

SO HMM??!!!?!!

But literally imagine Az jealously scenes lol especially if the guy gets a little cocky to az and flirts or gets to close to Elain lol

#elriel #elain x azriel #pro elriel #acosf #azriel #blood rite

[ephemeralsx]

i’m hundred percent sure that if azriel were in cassians position when his mate was kidnapped and sent to the blood rite, he would not give a single fuck about the “don’t interfere or else” rule, he’s unhinged but in a good way

#he would slaughter everyone #azriel #acotar #cassian #blood rite #shadowsinger #spymaster

[starfall-spirit]

A Court of Twisted Wisdom

ACOTW Masterlist

Summary:

It didn't matter that her family was made up of war heroes. She was the daughter of a bastard Illyrian and a Made female. Every second of her life had been about proving she was more than a basic half-breed with no need for seven siphons or magic swords.

When the time comes for her to prove herself she finds herself slipping between worlds as her mother's depleted power blossoms within her with a greater force than any could expect. On her path she finds two companions who just might change everything she knows.

Chapter III: The Climb

Ayla

It was a bloodbath. The few early risers like me had gone in to kill the unconscious around them, yes, but with all of the males awake and roaring for blood I was high-tailing it for a safe area. Safer, at least.

Finally managing to conceal myself a good distance away, I began to climb a nearby tree, old and strong. It would make a solid spear if I could get some flint and something to serve as twine. Flint and twine. Then water. Resources had to be my priority. It was gonna be a long week.

It took longer than I would have liked to make my spear. As silent as I might have been, I found myself pausing my work at the lightest pattering of animal steps. This tall of a tree was a good cover, but I wanted to be moving sooner. I needed all of the time I could get if I wanted to reach the top of that mountain and roar my victory alongside my sisters. Always that. Sisters in all but our births.

We had made a vow, loud and proud, mastering not just any path, but going through the Breaking, just as our parents had.

So I climbed down from that tree, pulled back my sleeve, and spun towards the West drop spot. My bracelet lit like a beacon. "Alright. Sister number one." As I expected, as popular competitors we were perfectly divided in the three drop points. "Alright."

The deal was to check if we were close. If two of us were in one spot we'd aim for each other for better odds. If we were all divided it would be faster to find our climbing point alone than aimlessly wander trying to pick up scents or clues. The mountain came first. We were stronger together, but the mountain is the priority of the Blood Rite.

I gripped my spear, my throat already feeling sore with thirst. I could find a stream and something to eat on my way. Hopefully. I squared my shoulders, unwilling to doubt myself before I'd even started. "Alright. Head for the pass, ladies." ~~~~~ Endless hiking and killing every now and then was even more boring than it sounded, so I was quick to thank any and every higher power I could think of when I practically collided with Lyra on day three. Our bracelets flared with light before dimming. She took me in a bone-crushing hug before I reminded her we needed to stay on the move and get to someplace safe before something came prowling, be it an Illyrian or something far more deadly.

We trekked on for hours, our most consistent discussions revolving around the pros and cons of alliances. Neither one of us found comfort in being alone out here but it was better than having some male we didn't know stab us in the back, literally or figuratively. Unless they preferred throat-slashing. I'd made that exact point to Lyra and she had immediately given me a dirty glare, thoroughly scolding me for my screwed up humor. But then, she knew who I'd taken after. I spend way too much time with my father.

We did have to fight on multiple occasions. Sneaking through this trial just wasn't possible. Some part of me never worried too much. It wasn't a matter of arrogance. Lyra and I had been working together for almost fifteen years now. We were a team with a system and read each other's movements. When our guards slipped the other was already there.

In fact, the first fight I truly panicked in was one we had no presence in, but merely stumbled across. One of the males I had seen boasting about his Qualifier completion had Roxanna pinned down, his boot rising over her throat, the toe inching up over her windpipe. There were yards and yards between us, but raising my trusty spear I knew I could make the shot without blowing our position.

He froze, his attention caught by the glow beneath her ripped sleeve. "Well, what's this pretty thing for? Magic in these mountains, sweetheart? Whatever would the good High Lord think about—"

My spear punctured his throat and I grinned, racing down to draw Roxanna in close. She clung to me and I felt blood leaking onto my shoulder. "Rox?"

"I went down when he hit me. He was hiding and hit my head with a stone. I'm fine." We might be healing as slowly as humans now, but the gash on her head wasn't going to kill her. I helped her to her feet while Lyra retrieved my weapon, spitting at the male.

"Come on, Rox. We're near the base."

They both grinned. "Almost Oristian and only a little banged up," Roxanna said. "Well, ladies, it's time to climb."

It was too cold and too open to risk a stream bath. Coated in blood and dirt, all I could think of to keep my mind off of the past and future killings and the wind's cold sting and every painful crack of my nails or ripping of skin as I scaled the mountain with my dearest friends was a nice hot bath when we reached the top and went home. Gwyn and Emerie went straight to the House of Wind. I'd go straight to my bath tub. And then I'd ask the house for a fat slice of chocolate cake, training be damned for a day or two.

Roxanna laughed through her own pain. I blushed. "Did I say that out loud or are you nosing around my mind-shield?"

"No powers, remember?" Lyra answered for her. "And, Ayla, I am totally with you. Cheers to chocolate cake and cheers to your mother's first friend."

"To the House!" Roxanna agreed. These girls know how to raise the spirit. I heaved myself up and helped my partners onto the surprisingly large ledge. "Excellent work, ladies!" my cousin exclaimed. "We can catch a breather. It's only a hundred feet. We'll make it to the top before dawn."

I froze. I could smell the males. "Oh, will you, Princess?"

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[smhlindberg]

Sanguis meus salutat sanguinem tuum. My blood salutes your blood.

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[zaintastic]

Oh Fuck...

#sarah j maas #book blog #bookaholic #nesta archeron #emerie #gwyn #blood rite #a court of silver flames

[soanywayimscreaming]

So the blood rite is basically the hunger games

#blood rite #acosf

[unyieldingwings]

Idk why, but I feel like Gwyn and Emerie getting Carynthian status and Nesta getting Oristian status in the Blood Rite diminishes the value of the other Illyrians like Rhyz, Cas and Az earning Carynthian status and other warriors who survive the Blood Rite.

The Illyrians who participate have been training their whole lives, and for Nesta and the others to just be able to do it after several months of training? I get it they got both Illyrian and Valkyrie training, it still sounds weird to me.

It’s entertaining to read, but I don’t think it makes much sense.

#acotar #acosf #nesta archeron #gwyn #emerie #blood rite #illyrian #cassian #Carynthian #Oristian #Arktosian #Valkyrie

[parcai]

y did they reject the carynthian title like i get u don't like the illyrians + also u respect valkyrie more but also just take both the titles. carynthians aren't all bad cass + az r both carynthian. u could b like. a carynthian valkyrie or smth.

#nesta archeron #emerie #gwyneth berdara #acosf #acotar #valkyrie trio #k #blood rite

[copypastus]

Nothing gave me more whiplash IN MY LIFE than going from acowar to acofas.

Remember when Feyre closed the chapter on her relationship with Tamlin and wished him well? Coz the Inner Circle sure keeps forgetting.

#my art #acotar #acotar fanart #tamlin #rhysand #acofas #acowar #acofas is enemy mine #stop coming to his house to bully tamlin challenge #i don't care if rhys comes with an excuse to discuss the boarders he goes off over the MILDEST shit #'i don't want illyrian brutes in my lands' #DDDD: how dare you????? #dude you don't want illyrian brutes in your lands either i don't see them hangining out in velaris #the dudes who die en masse every blood rite coz they'd rather kill each other than climb a mountain #who mutilate their women and would rather discard a weapon if a woman touched it #yeah why wouldn't you want an army of those in your war ravaged lands truly a mystery #rhys coming in with “”“harsh truths”“” more like rhys being a petty bitch #tamlin saves his mate AND HIM from being hella dead without asking for anything back #lost all respect for him in that scene #dude's comepletely winning at life and still can't leave well enough alone #i don't need them to be friends again just stop coming to the spring court #pro tamlin #anti rhysand #anti inner circle

[fuckmelifesucks]

Carynthian

Alright so we have Gwyn and Emerie completing the blood rite and becoming Carynthian. This is purely my own opinion about the two receiving the title. I don't mean to hate on any of the characters. So don't come at me.

So in my opinion, it should only be emerie who should receive the title of Carynthian. From what we know, the titles of Arktosian, Oristian and Carynthian are solely for the illyrians(and half illyrians cuz Rhys).

Gwyn, even though she did complete the blood rite, is not illyrian. So i just don't think that she should get the title of Carynthian.

I always see posts of Gwyn being called Carynthian repeatedly. But i can't remember ever seeing emerie specifically being called Carynthian(maybe that's on me cuz i don't frequently go to her tags) when she should be the one being called Carynthian first.

Emerie is an illyrian. So i think she is the one who deserves the title the most. And the blood rite is an illyrian thing so i honestly don't see a white female being called Carynthian having much of an impact on the illyrians. It would only feel like—i dont know—maybe disrespectful and offensive to the illyrians.

I feel like if it were emerie being called Carynthian time and again then it would be a big 'fuck u' to the illyrians. The same illyrians who treat their females like shit and don't think they would make good warriors.

Emerie should be the one who gets to be called Carynthian. She is the one who suffered at the hands of the illyrians (misogyny and wing chipping). She should be the one to hold the title as a 'fuck u' to the illyrians. Not Gwyn.

And Gwyn(again no hate on the character) was passed out when they completed the br. It was emerie who carried Gwyn to the finish line. So in my opinion, emerie should be the only one getting the title of Carynthian.

It just feels weird for me to call Gwyn a Carynthian because she is a white female (not to be racist). Emerie, in my opinion, doesn't get the same hype of being Carynthian as Gwyn when she should be the one getting the most hype.

And even when u search up Carynthian, most of the time Gwyn is the one who shows up first when it should be emerie. She is the only one who truly passed the br. While carrying a passed out Gwyn, no less.

So basically i think emerie should be the only one getting the Carynthian title.

Again these are just my thoughts about the title thing. I have nothing against any characters. This is solely my own opinion. Feel free to drop your opinions too.

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[spiltspit]

ghost pov lmao.. my first contribution to this fandom >:3

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