#elriel endgame

[elrielmoments]

“Az said nothing.

No, he just moved toward her.”

#elriel #pro elriel #elriel supremacy #elriel endgame #elain archeron #azriel #acotar

[violetasteracademic]

On Mate Behavior: Elriel

So, when it comes to Azriel's mate behavior, I would say the most commonly discussed point (which I definitely agree with) to *disprove* that Azriel displays any mate behavior towards Gwyn is his overall calm demeanor and focus on Eris when the Valkyrie are kidnapped in the middle of the night and dropped into the Blood Rite.

However, there is another example that additionally highlights the lack of "mate behavior" in the bonus chapter, and I truly don't see it come up that often, though I think it is even more telling!

When he meets Gwyn's gaze, and that bloody memory of when he first "met" her (if you would like to call that their meeting) flashes, he is otherwise completely unruffled. He simply reflects on Gwyn's growth, and two seconds later, is snorting and having an easy, playful conversation.

While this certainly points to their comfortability and fun banter that they share, it does not scream *mate behavior.*

ToG and CC spoilers ahead

I think about Rowan seeing Aelin's ruined back for the first time, and being so overcome with anger at discovering the violence that had been enacted on her that he took to the skies to get control of his violent instincts:

I think of Cassian in his bonus chapter with Nesta- going into a rage as he smelled Nesta's fear while she recalled Tomas's attempted assault. He would have gone to kill him right then, I have no doubt:

I think of Ruhn hating Lidia, being sick over discovering the female he had fallen for was The Hind. And yet, when Pollux lays a hand on her, he was ready to rip out his throat for hurting Lidia. He couldn't understand how he could hate her and need her and want to kill for her at the same time:

So I do think it's interesting that in comparison to the to the other mated males who get a POV and an inside look into their heads while they reflect on trauma their mates have been through (even before knowing they are mates, which is the case in all three of these examples) they are completely unhinged. And yet we get this pointed moment where Azriel actively reflects on Gwyn's trauma, the absolute horrors that had been done to her and... nothing. A snort, and a little bit of form correction and teasing.

Meanwhile in this same book, Elain gets called boring and Azriel's shadows are like hoe who do we need to mf-ing end right tf now:

Azriel has already established that he believes the Cauldron could be wrong. While I personally disagree that there is foreshadowing to Azriel and Gwyn being mates, even in trying to give it a fair and unbiased look and say okay- could they be mates? I still wind up drawing the conclusion that even if they are, it would mean as little to Azriel as Elain's mating bond currently means to her.

I am personally super open minded about whether or not Azriel and Elain are true mates. I think a reveal that they are could be lovely. I also think them choosing each other above all, even fate, would be lovely.

But there is simply no denying that these two already have a set up plotline of questioning the Cauldron, and the only two characters *acting* like mates in this scenario are Az and Elain.

As always, I am Lucien and Gwyn positive even though I ship Elriel, so be kind in the comments! But I just really don't see how this could possibly play out any other way. Azriel has had too many on page opportunities, even from his personal POV, to display mate behavior towards Gwyn and there is nary a lick. It's just... not how a lead up to a mate reveal typically goes. So the pure, undiluted facts are that even if you think Sarah is a "fated mate" author above all, she is not treating these characters as she usually does. And that is noteworthy.

Thank you for joining me on this dissertation!

#elriel #pro elriel #elain x azriel #elriel endgame #azriel x elain #elriel supremacy

[lunaduskxo]

The evidence is in four books. Not one book and a bonus chapter. I rest my case, your honor.

#pro elriel #elriel #elriel supremacy #elain x azriel #queue #elriel forever #pro elain #elain and azriel #elain archeron #acotar #azriel and elain #elriel facts #elriel endgame #anti g*ynriel #seer and shadowsinger #azriel x elain #elriel memes

[acourtoflight]

OH MY GOD

artist: dudledudlesss

#pro elriel #elriel #pro elain #acotar #elriel endgame

[elainemg97]

✨Elriel x Tangled ✨

“Now she's here, shining in the starlight

Now she's here, suddenly I know

If she's here, it's crystal clear

I'm where I'm meant to go.”

…

“And the world has somehow shifted

All at once everything is different

Now that I see you.”

Once, I said that the cartoon version of Elain would be Rapunzel for how kind and non-judgemental she is. She accepts everyone as they are, yet she hides her true self to keep her family happy.

Of course, I had to draw Elriel as Eugene and Rapunzel 🥹 The tough exterior bad boy with a heart of gold and the sweet dreamer ❤️

#acowar #acotar #sarah j maas #a court of thorns and roses #elriel #elain x azriel #acomaf #art #fanart #azriel #pro elain #pro elriel #elriel endgame #elriel art #elriel fanart #elain archeron #azriel shadowsinger

[kita98]

Thinking about

Azriel smiling as he notices Elain clutching her fork.

Azriel lending Truth-Teller to Elain.

Thinking about

Elain asking Azriel about flying.

Elain flying for the first time in Az's arms.

Thinking about

Azriel not liking physical touch.

Azriel reaching for Elain's touch.

Thinking about

Azriel bringing back the light in Elain's eyes.

Elain making Azriel's eyes so bright.

Thinking about

Elain saying no one sees her.

Azriel being the first one to notice she's gone, him figuring out she's a seer, him lending TT to her, him listening to her gardening plans until early in the morning.

Thinking about

Azriel being known as scary and cold. (Death)

Elain not balking from him. (the trembling fawn)

Thinking about

Azriel being self-conscious of his hands.

Elain calling his hands beautiful.

Thinking about

Azriel blushing at Elain's compliment.

Elain blushing at Azriel's smile.

#elriel #elriel supremacy #pro elriel #elain x azriel #elriel endgame

[a-court-of-lust-and-stardust]

*taps microphone* Is this thing on?

I'd like to give my perspective on something, from someone who started out in the ACOTAR fandom as part of the general audience, and who has a sister that is not apart of fandom but has read the books.

I read the series back in November 2023 in about 2 weeks. I stayed off of social media for a bit until I decided to make a Tumblr account.

After reading the books, I wasn't sure if the series was complete. It didn't feel complete. The first three books focused on Feyre. Nesta had an entire, almost 800 page book dedicated to her. For me, it was natural to assume, "Oh, Elain is next!" because logically, that was the only thing that made sense. Why would two sisters have books, but the third wouldn't? The series would seem incomplete.

Flash forward, and I find out that yes, there will be more to come in the series. However, at this point, I was still unaware that a bonus chapter for Silver Flames existed until a friend casually mentioned it. I asked where to find it and I began reading.

The first part of the bonus chapter confirmed what I already believed from reading the books. Azriel and Elain share mutual feelings. Truly, I didn't need confirmation in the bonus, because there were moments in the books that I already had picked up on. The bonus was just a nice surprise. Something fun.

But imagine my shock when I decided to insert myself into fandom space as a casual reader, and see folks who are 110% convinced that the next book's main character is going to be a secondary side character that was introduced about 40% of the way into the 4th book.

You don't have to imagine my shock, because I'll tell you. The moment I set foot into this fandom, I have been beyond confused. Bamboozled. Befuddled. And honestly, a bit gaslit.

Prior to this bonus chapter, I assumed everyone thought it was obvious and picked up on the pattern. The first sister gets a few books to explore her powers, heal, and fall in love. The second sister gets a book to do the exact same thing. The third sister would get a book...to do the exact. same. thing.

There was a week where I had zero idea that the bonus chapter existed. There are STILL people who have no idea that the bonus chapter exists, and may never end up reading it. These people are not on Tumblr, Reddit, Instagram, or Discord, discussing in depth theories and potential love squares. They are solely relying on canon text.

So, genuinely, what do you think their reactions are going to be, if the next book does not focus on Elain, the third sister, but rather a priestess, who was part of someone else's story, who was only just introduced in the very last book, who does not have any ties to the plot? Yes. They will be lost, too.

My sister, who is part of the general audience, and is not present in fandom spaces, has the same opinion. The idea of Azriel and Elain not ending up together doesn't make sense to her. Prior to showing her the bonus, she had already assumed Azriel and Elain would be the next pairing in the next series. Because she had only read the canon text. The canon text that is available to everyone. The bonus is not.

So, essentially, what I'm trying to say is, if the next book does not feature Elain as the main character, and Azriel as the main love interest, with sprinkles of Lucien here and there because he is still important because of the mating bond, then there will be a gigantic chunk of casual readers, who are not involved in fandom spaces, that will be utterly confused at the direction of the story. Because for people who are not on social media, they are only using the canon books. Their information is only coming from the canon books that are available for all readers. If information in bonus chapters is supposed to be important, then it would be featured in books for everyone to read.

#elain archeron #azriel #elriel #pro elain archeron #pro azriel #pro elriel #death and his lovely fawn #elriel endgame #elriel supremacy #elain archeron x azriel shadowsinger #elain x azriel

[greenleaf777]

Poor Az is shipped with everyone he minutely interacts with

Meanwhile Az in his one POV so far:

#elriel #azriel x elain #elain x azriel #acotar #a court of thorns and roses #acosf #a court of silver flames #elriel supremacy #elriel endgame

[dazedandshadowed]

Gwynriels and Eluciens getting upset because Elain and Azriel are what fans suspect will happen is silly. SJM said it was obvious. Lucien hasn’t had a POV and that should have been enough proof. Elain dislikes her mate. He even feels uncomfortable.

It’s not about Lucien’s happiness and it’s not about Gwyns.

Cliche is what SJM is known for, and I mean that in a good way. Elriel will happen.

#elriel #pro elriel #elain x azriel #acotar #sjm #elriel supremacy #elriel endgame #azriel x elain #azriel and elain #elain and azriel #anti gwynriel #anti elucien

[notnotpluto]

thinking about when elain says "you came for me" at hybern's camp like my girl probably didn't think anyone would notice she was gone didn't think anyone would come after her :(

(they will never make me hate you elain <3)

#elain archeron #pro elain #elriel #pro elriel #acotar #azriel and elain #sarah j maas #azriel #i thought it was obvious #elriel endgame

[elrielmoments]

Azriel after his bonus chapter:

“Three days passed with no word from Cassian. He’d been replaced in training with a stone-faced Azriel, who was more aloof than usual and wouldn’t even give her a smile?”

Azriel is still very much upset about the whole thing with Rhys forbidding him from being with Elain (obviously). His feelings for Elain and her feelings for him are still very much there (obviously).

#elriel #pro elriel #elriel supremacy #elriel endgame #elain archeron #azriel #acotar

[violetasteracademic]

Barking, Meowing, Clawing for Elriel: The Why of it All.

I saw a criticism recently that Elriel's are horny little weirdo's who are largely obsessed with the idea that Azriel is an absolute sheet freak, and for some reason, we are only able to see that being the case with Elain. And to that I would like to say: Your Honor, frankly, you are not wrong. Obviously there is *a lot* more to it than that, and the lore of their four books of sweet softness and connection and friendship that developed into absolute down bad angsty pining. But yeah, the freakiness of it all is certainly a big draw. And I don't believe that is a point I should deny or argue.

But I ask thee- what am I to do with THIS:

Emperor Sarah Julius Maas herself created this Roman Empire within me by literally going on camera in front of the whole ass internet and SWEATING just thinking about how hot and kinky Azriel is in bed. It is important to note that this question came after Stephanie (@ideallyinspiredreviews) asked whether or not Tarquin was vanilla or a freak, and Sarah had a hard time answering because she hadn't really thought about it yet. But Azriel? Yes. Immediately yes.

Then a year after after Sarah confirmed Azriel is 100% the kind of man who would choose death by kitty suffocation if it was presented to him, it dropped that ELAIN'S kitty is the one he wanted to suffocate on:

Personally, I think it is hot as hell that Azriel only needed to put a necklace on her, or look at the present she had made for him that he keeps on his nightstand to get so horny that he can't control himself. You can judge it all you want, but Sarah MADE me this way, as the Iron Teeth Matrons made the Thirteen as they were. I cannot be held responsible!

Mother gave us homework, and all I tried to do was understand the assignment so I can ace all my tests. If you want to drag me for being a little good girl rule follower with a praise kink, then drag me to hell for it. You know what? I probably deserve it. But I am simply working with what the author gave me. If and when she presents new information, I will certainly meow for that as well. But at the moment- this is the monster that I was turned into. And I will keep *barking* until I am instructed to stop.

Thank you for your understanding and compassion.

#elriel #pro elriel #elain x azriel #elriel endgame #azriel x elain #elriel supremacy

[lunaduskxo]

Don’t worry baby boy, you’ll have your chance 😙

#pro elriel #elriel #elriel supremacy #elain x azriel #queue #elain and azriel #acotar memes #pro elain #pro azriel #elriel memes #elriel endgame #elriel forever #acotar #acosf #acowar #acomaf

[acourtoflight]

GUYS WTF IS GOING ON

#pro elriel #elriel #pro elain #elriel endgame #pro azriel #this is the happiest day of my life #everyone is an elriel #and nothing for THEM

[elainemg97]

“Azriel arrived first, no shadows to be seen, my sister a pale, golden mass in his arms. He, too, wore his Illyrian armor, Elain’s golden-brown hair snagging in some of the black scales across his chest and shoulders.

He set her down gently on the foyer carpet, having carried her in through the front door.

Elain peered up at his patient, solemn face.”

~ACOWAR, Ch 24~

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Here it is: my six-month WIP is finally finished after a long break from it! It is my (loosely based) depiction of one of my favorite Elriel moments 🤗

#acowar #acotar #sarah j maas #a court of thorns and roses #elriel #elain x azriel #acomaf #azriel #art #fanart #pro elriel #acotar fanart #elriel endgame #elriel true mates #elriel fanart #elriel art

[kita98]

SJM when asked who the next book is about

Antis: "there's no foreshadowing between Elriel, their interactions are not romantic. Have you read the BC??!!"

the BC: there she was, Az had stayed by the door the whole time in case it became too much and needed to leave (his secret to tell never hers), they'd exhanged looks, the occasional brush of their fingers, Azriel wanting to get on his knees to taste Elain, Az and Elain about to kiss.

Antis: "elriel is too obvious, SJM wouldn't do that"

sjm setting up the forbidden romance for the spymaster who had lovers he kept secret and the seer who knows how to keep secrets and had her sister wondering if she took lessons in stealth by Azriel or her besties who are spies (and work with him).

#elriel #pro elriel #it's obvious for a reason #she has been setting everything up to tell their story since ACOMAF #elriel endgame #anti el*cien #anti gw*nriel