#rlainarin

[knight-of-skyloft]

OB ch. 84:

RoW ch. 79:

OB ch. 52:

GENUINELY NOT NORMAL ABOUT THIS BTW

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[madxmellon]

This is your reminder that Renarin and Rlain are GAY

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[smeegamae]

rlainarin gay kiss will save the world in stormlight 5 trust meeeeee

#epic 10 day romance now please #rlain #renarin kholin #rlainarin #the stormlight archive

[enkarg]

Love them so much. I need to know more about them...

And, of course, they are bathed in light ^^

Kudos to those who see the flag ;)

PD: And in the comments, there’s a small fanfic I wrote about them ^^

#rlain #renarin #rlainarin #pride month #LGTB+ #gay #stormlight archive #stormlight archive fanart

[mybabydenkikaminari]

Compilation of Rlain and Renarin references and mentions of each other

Hi everyone! I have become obsessed with my two babes since I finished RoW and I haven’t found any compilation of all the times they talk about each other, so here we are. There are not a lot of them but the list will grow so much in the Knights of Wind and Truth, that I wanted to be ready!! And If you are wondering, yes I am sure that I have every single one of them (thanks to the Stormfather that we can search for words with Kindle).  Enjoy the little crumbs that we got <3. 

The Way of Kings

None

Words of Radiance

None

Oathbringer: 

Chapter 37 - Rock PoV

“Don’t deny it, Rock. Lopen is … well Lopen. And you’re obviously… um… you. But I’m still the strange one.” 

Lunamor slapped dough onto a rock, then pointed toward where Rlain -the Parshendi bridgeman they used to call Shen- sat on a rock near his squad, watching quietly as the others laughed at Eth having accidentally stuck a stone to his hand. He wore warform, and so was taller and stronger than he had been before-but the humans seemed to have completely forgotten that he was there. 

“Oh”, Renarin said. “I don’t know if he counts.”

“This thing is what everyone always tells him” Lunamor said “Over and over again.” 

Renarin stared for a long time while Lunamor continued to make bread. Finally, Renarin stood up and dusted off his uniform, walked across the stone plateau, and settled down beside Rlain. Renarin fidgeted and didn’t say anything, but Rlain seemed to appreciate the company anyway. 

Chapter 55 - Rlain PoV:

Rlain sipped his drink and wished Renarin were here; the quiet lighteyed man usually made a point of speaking with Rlain. The others jabbered excitedly, but didn’t think to include him. Parshmen were invisible to them-they��d been brought up that way. 

And yet, he loved them because they did try.  

-

“So…” Skar said. “Are we going to talk about Renarin?”

The twenty-eight men shared looks, many settling down around the barrel of Rock’s drink as they once had around the cookfire. There were certainly a suspicious number of buckets to use as stools, as if Rock had planned for this, The Horneater himself leaned against the table he’d brought out for holding cups, a cleaning rag thrown over his shoulder.

“What about him?” Kaladin asked, frowning and looking around at the group.

(They proceed to complain that reading is feminine with one of the most stellar quotes of Lopen: “Drehy likes other guys. That’s like … he wants to be even less around women than the rest of us. It’s the opposite of feminine. He is, you could say, extra manly”)

Kaladin rubbed his forehead, and Rlain empathized. 

-

He felt embarrassed for them-they were simply too concerned about what a person should and shouldn’t be doing. It was because they didn’t have forms to change into. If Renarin wanted to be a scholar, let him be a scholar

-

“I’m sorry” Kaladin said, holding out his hand to calm the men “I wasn’t trying to insult Drehy. But storms, men. We know that things are changing. Look at the lot of us. We’re half-way to being lighteyes! We’ve already let five women into Bridge Four, and the’ll be fighting with spears. Expectations are being upended-and we’re the cause of it. So let’s give Renarin a little leeway, shall we?” 

Rlain nodded.  Kaladin was a good man.

Rhythm of War

Chapter 54 - Renarin PoV

We need more, Glys said. We need more like us, who will be. Who?

I can think of one, Renarin said, who would be a perfect choice…

Chapter 79 - Rlain PoV (Honorable Mention)

No, Venli is here, he thought. There were two of them. He’d never particularly liked Venli, but at least he wasn’t the sole listener. It made him wonder. Should they… try to rebuild? The idea nauseated him for multiple reasons. For one, the times he’d tried mateform himself, things hadn’t gone the way he -or anyone really- had expected. 

Chapter 111 - Rlain PoV

Keep fighting, a voice said in his head. Salvation will be, Rlain, listener. Bridger of Minds. I have been sent to you by my mother, at the request of Renarin, Son of Thorns. I have watched you and seen your worthiness. 

Chapter 114 - Rlain PoV

Renarin knows? Rlain thought

He suggested you, Tumi said. And told our mother about you. He was right. Our bond will be strong, and you will be wondrous. We are awed by you, Rlain.  The Bridger of Minds. We are honored. 

-

Rlain had established that he needed to stay, at least until Renarin returned. 

#rlain #renarin kholin #rlainarin #stormlight archive #oathbringer #rhythm of war #my post

[triflingshadows]

cosmere followers dont worry im still here

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[renarin-spren]

rlain would love the lofi girl livestream I just know he would

#stormlight archive #rlain #rlainarin #cosmere #cremposting

[stew4]

modern au where Rlain owns the last store in a chain of record shops

#Rlain #stormlight #au #stormlight archive #the stormlight archive #record shop au #modern au #rlainarin #If i end up writing this- #idk #Not expecting anyone to see this

[seirei-bh]

About Rlain x Renarin future relationship

I'm so excited to see scenes of Rlain and Renarin in SA5! I can't stop thinking about them lately.

I want to see how they realize about their romantic feelings for each other, their doubts, insecurities, how they will declare their love for each other, etc. I think it will be something very beautiful. Also, since this is the first time we are going to see a homosexual relationship between two important characters in a Sanderson book, I'm very curious to know how the author will handle it in the story. Sometimes Sanderson isn't very good at writing romance, but there are some really well-written relationships in his stories! Like Susebron x Siri, Dalinar x Navani, Adolin x Shallan, Wax x Steris… so I think he will do a good job.

Besides! It will be the first time we see a romantic relationship between a listener/singer and a human! That will surely be a scandal in Alethi society and for the singers society as well. I'd like to see if the other characters are able to accept it, how they will treat them, and if they have problems, how Rlain and Renarin will confront them to defend their love and will be one of the definitive proofs that the collaboration between both races is possible, helping both peoples to alienate each other in one.

They both have a lot in common being reserved people, sometimes pushed aside as weirdos by others, and they're both now Truthwatchers, so there's a lot of potential there to explore here, in how much they're able to understand each other. Not to mention that they've already a solid friendship as members of Bridge 4, which will make their future relationship develop a stronger bond.

I'd love to see a scene in later books of Renarin learning the rhythms so he can show his feelings of love through songs and sounds and to undertand the way singers comunicate their feelings, and Rlain also showing affection intimately in ways they can both feel comfortable. From what we've seen so far, they seem to be a couple who could have such a great emotional connection that they would be able to understand each other without the need for words and even show each other affection without too much carnal need. I think all this could be very interesting.

And another important fact! Renarin is supposed to be the main POV in book 7, after the 10 year time skip, so if Rlain survives (pls!) that means we could read romantic scenes of them already being mature adults, and probably married! And we can also get more scenes about them in flashbacks! I really want to see all this. If they are written well they have the potential to be one of the best couples in the Cosmere, and oh I can't wait to see it!

#renarin kholin #rlain #rlainarin #rlain x renarin #stormlight archive #SA5 #I'm in my Cosmere ships fangirl hours #but oh c'mon THE POTENTIAL OF THIS TWO #I could be hours talking about them #pls Sanderson I trust you #you can do an amazing job with this bond #stormlight archive 5 #cosmere spoilers

[pekgna]

I was thinking about them

#Cosmere #stormlight archive #stormlight fanart #fanart #cosmere #renarin kholin #rlain #rlainarin #sketch

[cosmereplay]

This excellent post speculating about the future Rlainarin romance got me thinking about some of the great fics that have been exploring potential possibilities for them! I'll list by rating and put the spicier ones under the cut.

Will it be a slowburn? Check out Hidden Gems by Truthwatcher_Vez, part one of Chasms Between. Rated Teen, 9000 words. Great development and lots of RoW feelings.

Whirlwind trainwreck crab romance, Raboniel/Navani style? Check out Another Secret by aluminumoxynitride. Rated General, 5500 words, RoW and Mistborn spoilers. Fast-paced scholarly adventure!

Bridge four shenanigans? Comedy of Errors by Priscellie has it! Rated Teen, 21,000 words, vaguely RoW, Shakadolin is in the mix. Renarin asks Adolin for relationship help, setting off a chain of misunderstandings for Renarin and Kaladin.

How will their families react? Son of Thorns by Truthwatcher_Vez. Rated Teen, 35,000 words covering the time immediately after Rhythm of War so big spoilers!

Any discussions of marriage before sex or vice versa? I cannot remember any fic that has that lmao

This doesn't even start to cover the plethora of gorgeous fluff fics of them realizing their feelings, learning Rhythms, just having soft moments together.

Bonus: Soft Bridge Four? The Warmth of a Blanket (chapter 2) by Wandering_Channeler. Rated General, <1000 words. Rlain gets Renarin a blanket as they sit around the cookfire.

Bonus: Modern AU Jewish Rlainarin? Their Own Sweet Light by if_one_of_us_falls. Rated General, 1000 words. They celebrate their first Hanukkah together.

Spicy Crab Edition!

Whirlwind trainwreck crab romance, Raboniel/Navani style? Check out Sexy Sociology by cosmere_play. Rated Mature, 9000 words. Modern Roshar AU where Rlain is an exchange student, he and Renarin are in the same class, and they do some informal sociological learning ;)

Bridge four shenanigans? The Final Ten Days by aluminumoxynitride has that and much more! Rated Mature, 35,000 words (currently), big RoW spoilers. Deep examination of the relationship and its meaning for Renarin and Rlain on top of major plot.

Rlain, the Most Eligible Bachelor in Narak? How about The Rhythm of Tension by gemheart. Rated Mature, 3000 words. Rlain, Thude, and Bila have some business when Rlain and Renarin visit Narak.

Marriage of political convenience? Read two tunes are playing by am_fae. Rated Mature, 5000 words in which Renarin is chosen for a marriage that will end the War of Reckoning! WoR era.

Bonus: Practicing Regrowth for sexy purposes? Time Well Spent by gemheart, Rated Explicit, 2300 words. RoW.

Bonus: Adolin dies and Shallan and Renarin have to marry, despite both of them having other relationships? Making it Work by FleetOfAdmiralLynx. Rated Mature, 55,000 words, RoW. Amazing exploration of grief and hope, and yes Rlain is a big part of the story!

Thanks for inviting me to infodump a selection of my favourite Rlainarin fics @theworldtravellingteenager! hee hee

#There are so many other good ones I couldn't fit in here #I have so many favourites #it's not even fanfic friday I'm just feeling so inspired by laminatednewspaper's post #rlainarin #renarin x rlain #renarin kholin #rlain first rhythms #rlain #rlain stormlight #stormlight fanfic

[knight-of-skyloft]

Hey remember when Rlain sipped his drink and wished Renarin was here

#still not over the fact that this is the one peek into his head we get in the first three books #and he's like 'where's renarin' #stormlight archive #stormlight archive spoilers #oathbringer spoilers #rlain #renarin kholin #rlain rlendsday #rlainarin

[mattyconcarne]

#cremposting #kaladin stormblessed #cosmere #stormlight archive #the stormlight archive #way of kings #brandon sanderson #rlain #rlainarin

[wafflelovingbatgirl]

Renarin and Rlain date night

#renarin kholin #rlain #rlainarin #the stormlight archive #cosmemes #brandon sanderson

[nevertheless-moving]

Going through rlainarin tag and wait there's WOB on this??? Is that real??

#Rlainarin #Rhythm of war spoilers #Stormlight archive #cosmere #nevertheless cosmere

[felagund-fiollaigean]

I haven't finished RoW yet but I'm imagining Rlain humming to one of the rhythms, probably peace or resolve or something nice, and while Renarin can't fully comprehend it like a singer could, he hears the rhythm and starts stimming in time with it.

#rlainarin #renarin kholin #rlain stormlightarchive #rhythm of war spoilers