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ARRANGED MARRIAGE AU?????

We have quite a lot for you, including some renison. -A

***NB: Some of these fics include human trafficking, extreme cruelty, and other dark themes. We’ve added an extra caution notice above the darkest ones, but please note all of the trigger warnings provided here and by the authors.***

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arranged marriage aus here

arranged marriage aus 2 here

arranged marriage aus 3 here

some a/b/o fics with promised/forced mates

‘as though nothing could fall’ here

‘Eyes Half Closed’ and ‘Ghosts That We Knew’ (completed) here

‘Still Human’ here

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Pride & Prejudice aus here

Legally Yours series by makememakesense [Rated M, Collection, 2 incomplete works, Updated April 2023]

Part 1: make me a believer [31708 Words, Updated Sept 2023] Andrew is a man of his word. And it’s come to bite him in the ass. Or Mobster matchmaking with fortunate outcomes: The Arrange Marriage AU

tw: implied/referenced rape/noncon, tw: implied/referenced murder, tw: violence, tw: vomit

Part 2: hymn for the faithless [1510 Words, Updated Sept 2023] I peak inside the head of this little gremlin. Neil POV from 'make me a believer'

tw: implied/referenced abuse

A Royal Engagement by JostenlovesMinyard, TeoMoy [AFTG Reverse Big Bang 2022]

Andrew and Neil are Princes from enemy kingdoms on the brink of war. In order to keep the peace they decide to form an alliance in the form of marriage even though they aren’t exactly each other’s biggest fan. Neil's uncle, King Stuart is skeptical of their relationship and declares that he will visit them one year after their marriage to make sure they are indeed in love. Andrew and Neil will have to convince him they’re happily married, but they might actually fall in love in the process.

tw: implied/referenced child abuse, tw: implied/referenced self harm, tw: implied/referenced rape/noncon, tw: implied/referenced csa

NB: art by @teomoy can be found here and here

A Breath of Fresh Air by eechoox [Rated T, 9985 Words, Complete, AFTG Big Bang 2023]

“You didn’t seem very enthusiastic about my presence last night." Neil held the cigarette in front of his face, breathing deeply and exhaling slowly; wanting to savour the smoke for as long as possible. "What changed?” Joseph’s eyes slid up to his. “Nothing changed; you’re just less boring than nothing.” “You think I’m interesting?” Neil couldn’t contain his smile. “I think you’re not uninteresting.” - It’s Neil’s first Courting Season and, by his father’s orders, he must be engaged to Riko Moriyama by the end of it but after an unexpected encounter with a man named Joseph, Neil can’t stop thinking of what other possibilities his future might hold.

tw: body horror, tw: blood/gore, tw: implied/referenced torture, tw: implied/referenced murder, tw: implied/referenced abuse

NB: accompanying art by @apollosglare here

Of Beauty and Balls by Lin_1903 [Not Rated, 4519 Words, Incomplete, Updated Feb 2023]

Nathaniel Wesninski, freshly 18, is the talk of the town as he heads into his first season as an eligible bachelor. People want his status, his money, his name but at the end of the day it doesn't matter who wants what because his father will be picking his partner for him. He just hopes whatever life is chosen for him is marginally better than the one he was born into.

tw: implied/referenced abuse

Hope is a Dangerous Disquieting Thing by maqicien [Rated E, 12644 Words, Complete, 2022]

Neil is used to the perpetual feeling of dread like a bruise in his gut, the impending feeling of doom at the slow glide of a door creaking open, or the heavy fall of footsteps on the stairs. From a very young age, Neil has taught himself to disappear. At the flip of a switch, he can be whoever he needs to be to survive. For his father, he falls into the role of obedient son, cruel and quiet and bloodthirsty. For his mother, he is a perfect soldier, docile and moveable and easy to control. As much as he has grown to morph and manifest into something he needs to be, Neil has been finding it hard to be anyone but himself around Andrew. ___ In which Andrew marries Nathaniel to save his life and they fall in love anyway.

tw: suicide ideation, tw: implied/referenced murder, tw: implied/referenced abuse, tw: implied/referenced torture, tw: panic attacks, tw: blood/gore, tw: body horror

Would You Rescue Me by shadowdreams [Rated G, 37691 Words, Complete, 2020]

His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Nathaniel of Baltimore has been tasked with rescuing the shy Princess of Palmetto from a dragon as part of a marriage ritual as old as time. The only problem? That’s definitely not a princess waiting for him in a dingy cave in the mountainside.

tw: violence, tw: implied/referenced child abuse

just one thing series by Lyndis [Rated M/T, Collection, Updated July 2022]

Part 1: Just one thing [M, 3021 Words, Complete] Neil is married off to Andrew Minyard. He tries to be a good husband. When he searches something in their shared bedroom he finds something unexpected, something very much not good. Andrew likes Neil but he also knows his father and he knows what that man is capable of. He doesn't think for one minute that Neil is unharmed, even though his experience is strikingly beautiful. But while he is fully prepared to take care of his new husband, he had no clue what he was signing up for. -- “These are for self-defense.” “Of course they are.” Neil was quick to respond, looking up for the first time and giving his husband an empty, lifeless smile. He couldn’t do better at the moment.

tw: implied/referenced abuse, tw: negative body image, tw: panic attacks

Part 2: The Butcher's Son [T, 3670 Words, Incomplete, Updated July 2022]

Neil kills their Chef. Andrew tries to find out what happened.

tw: blood/gore, tw: murder, tw: minor character death, tw: disordered eating & discussion of food withholding, tw: panic attacks

The Unchosen Ones Of The Southern Seas series by TheQueenofAngst [Rated T, Collection, Updated Sept 2023]

Part 1: The Unchosen Ones Of The Southern Seas [44540 Words, Complete, AFTG Reverse Big Bang 2022] Nathaniel Wesninski is a prince made out of scars and secrets. In a kingdom that is built on bloodshed and salted ashes there is one secret that will lead to his death if it were ever revealed. Nathaniel Wesninski has magic. When his father arranged a marriage to the Moriyama's second son Nathaniel runs away. He doesn't get far. There is a group of pirates waiting for him—the Foxes. A new name—Neil Josten, and a deal with the captain of the most feared ship of the Southern seas. Andrew Minyard is a man of truth who keeps his family close with deals he won't break whatever the cost.

tw: violence, tw: child abuse, tw: implied/referenced murder, tw: scars, tw: implied/referenced self harm, tw: implied/referenced torture, tw: major character injury

NB: art by @safinisaway here

Part 2: The Chosen Ones Of The Lost Kingdom [8431 Words, Incomplete, Updated Sept 2023] Aaron's decisions has led him to many places, one of them was Knox. But the battle of Wesninski still haunts him, and with that new horrors will follow. Kingdoms have fallen and risen. Cursed and broken. And Kevin feels like he's the one responsible, it started with his mother and he has to be the one to end it for once and for all. With Riko growing stronger the Foxes need to stand together, to gather allies for their cause. Someone is already on their way, someone none of them would have counted on, didn't know he existed. Back in Palmetto the Foxes are all fighting on their own ways to regain their strength, to be ready for one more battle. Will they be able to win this time?

tw: graphic depictions of violence, tw: kidnapping, tw: involuntary binding, tw: child abuse, tw: torture including of children, tw: blood, tw: body horror

Where the Sun Meets the Sea by Mystrana, TeoMoy [Rated M, 32786 Words, Complete, AFTG Reverse Big Bang 2022]

In a desperate bid to avoid war between their kingdoms, Prince Neil of the Sea Kingdom reaches out to Crown Prince Andrew of the Sun Kingdom with a marriage proposal. The idea is simple: get married and force peace between the kingdoms. The execution is a little trickier: Neil’s uncle (who happens to be the King of the Sea Kingdom) believes that Neil isn’t being treated well, and he’s still ready to declare war if Andrew and Neil can’t convince him otherwise. And Prince Riko from the Raven Kingdom seems to think that this is the perfect time to try to expand his territory. Neil and Andrew have to pull together to convince Uncle Stuart that everything is fine, figure out how to thwart Riko’s plans, uncover ancient magic, and maybe, just maybe, fall in love for real.

NB: art by @teomoy can be found here and here

The Sea Kingdom by Random_Fandom09 [Rated T, 976 Words, Complete, 2022]

Royalty AU Neil has a twin The Hatford twins realize tensions are rising against their kingdom and decide who to propose to

tw: scars, tw: implied/referenced torture

Birthright by TheHattedEightOfSpades [Not Rated, 11216 Words, Incomplete, Updated Nov 2022]

The Moriyama family is the top of a major crime syndicate but after worries we’re voiced that the Wesninski family is not loyal the the Moriyama’s and would try over throw them, it was decided that the first born of Nathen Wesninski would be promised to the second son of the Moriyama’s to intertwine the two families. Riko is a cruel bastard but Nathaniel has known much cruller. It feels good to only live with a monster who can not weld a knife better then him. Nathaniel is a butcher after all, compared to him, Riko is but a child. When a girl goes missing detective Andrew agrees to get her back. He finds a lot more then he set out for.

tw: human trafficking, tw: rape/noncon, tw: graphic depictions of violence

AJMICKEY56's Fanfiction Palooza! by AJMICKEY56 [Rated G, Multifandom Collection, Complete, 2023]

Chapter 16: jerejean forced marriage trope?

tw: human trafficking, tw: major character injury, tw: abuse, tw: blood

Tumblr Bits by gluupor [Rated T, Collection, Complete, 2019]

Chapter 7: Swan Princess AU

Where The Wild Things Are by justadreamfox [Rated T, 27051 Words, Complete, 2022]

Andrew’s life is just fine. He’s got a brother he mostly doesn’t hate, a job he actually loves, his platonic soulmate Kevin, and a tiny mountain town he calls home. So what if some people get two soulmates? Andrew already has everything he never thought he could have….and yet, he’s about to get so much more than he bargained for.

tw: self harm, tw: implied/referenced abuse, tw: implied/referenced rape/noncon, tw: implied/referenced csa, tw: homophobia, tw: alcohol

darker fics forced marriage/forced mates

The Butcher's Son by joarch [Rated E, 45917 Words, Incomplete, Updated May 2023]

Neil's father is a cruel lord known as The Butcher. When his father forces him to marry, Neil's expectations are low and his understanding of sex and what it means to be in a relationship is even lower. But slowly, as he gets to know his new husband, he begins to see that there is a future worth fighting for. Andrew has only ever been able to rely on himself. When he's sold to The Butcher and forced to marry his son, he's more alone than ever. But as he begins to trust and find safety in his new husband, he learns that being alone is more dangerous than relying on someone, and freedom isn't what he thought it would be.

tw: dark, tw: human trafficking, tw: rape, tw: dubcon, tw: graphic depictions of violence, tw: graphic torture, tw: blood/gore, tw: explicit sexual content, tw: implied/referenced murder, tw: vomit, tw: nightmares, tw: forced prostitution

there is more by stevie_stardust [Rated M, 35897 Words, Incomplete, Updated Jan 2023]

Euphoria is a daughter of the criminal underworld, and on her eleventh birthday she learns that one day she be forced to marry into the Moriyama family. Kevin is the son of the co founder of Exy. He was adopted by Tetsuji Moriyama after his mother's tragic death, and forced to become the sports next star. Both Euphoria and Kevin are owned by the Moriyama family and suffer horrors at their hands. However, only Kevin is able to find his way out.

tw: dark, tw: human trafficking, tw: implied/referenced child abuse, tw: implied/referenced murder, tw: violence, tw: drug addiction, tw: implied/referenced rape, tw: dubcon, tw: panic attacks, tw: assault, tw: blood, tw: eating disorders, tw: self harm

As I Waited for You by Rinnayyyreadfanfics555888 [Rated M, 25356 Words, Incomplete, Updated Sept 2023]

Omega Neil Josten was offered by his father Nathan Wesninski to the Moriyama family in order to gain their favor and get rid of his useless son. Neil becomes the bride of the alpha Riko Moriyama, giving birth to a girl named Lina. Despite the constant abuse, Neil is obliged to survive in order to ensure his daughter a better future. In order to rescue his nephew from his pitiful fate, Stuart Hatford sends his protégé and trustworthy right-hand Andrew Minyard and his team of foxes to Riko's den.

tw: dark, tw: forced mates, tw: suicidal thoughts, tw: rape, tw: forced prostitution, tw: abuse, tw: child abuse and neglect, tw: forced pregnancy, tw: mpreg, tw: miscarriage, tw: abortion discussion, tw: major character injury, tw: blood/gore, tw: implied/referenced self harm, tw: nonconsensual drug use, tw: nonconsensual kissing, tw: attempted sexual assault, tw: gun violence

Renison

Shoulder to Shoulder by Midlifecrisis, Punchsomeoneforme [Rated T, 20336 Words, Complete, AFTG Reverse Big Bang 2022, Locked]

Already in her mid 20s, Allison Reynolds is too old to be unmarried. This is London in 1910. But Allison wants more. Will the events of one fateful encounter at a Votes For Women march, change her life forever? She hopes so.

tw: violence, tw: classism, tw: sexism

NB: art prompt by @punchsomeoneforme-willyou here

Vanilla Twilight by Flowerparrish [Rated M, 8449 Words, Complete, AFTG Reverse Big Bang 2022, Locked]

Renee’s hand against Allison’s is warm and soft as always, but this time, it’s more. The touch sends electric jolts through Allison, fissions of awareness that feel like when magic settles into her bones. And yet she is aware, is certain, that Renee is casting no magic now to produce this effect. Why would she need to, when Renee’s simple presence, her existence alone, is all the magic Allison could ever desire? // a medieval fantasy au

NB: art prompt by @adverbialstarlight here

Art

Royal AU sketches, the king and queen, and the royal wedding by @emry-stars-art

Renison medieval au art by @kitshunette

riko and nathaniel art by @requiemofkings

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honey-makes-mogai · 20 days

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A constelic term for those who's stel the goth aesthetic!

Tagging: @radiomogai @obscurian @the-mogai-archives @constelicflags

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araekniarchive · 2 years

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#a partially true story #words #mine #my writing #original #spilled ink #theme: dark #theme: light #theme: of course we will hurt each other

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mneiaifics · 1 year

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Throne of Glass Fic: In the Abyss

Summary: Aelin doesn't come back to Dorian and the Prince inside of him is there long enough to notice things left hidden. Dark Heir of Fire AU.

Warnings: Possession, Mind Manipulation, Psychological Torture, Offpage Torture

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In the darkened cell, surrounded by screams and sobs, the Prince inside Dorian fed. It soaked up the pain and suffering it inflicted, the fear and dread sunk deep into the dungeon. Dorian could feel its utter disregard for the people being hurt and its terrible pleasure at the feast it had been offered.

He could feel how the pit inside of it was filled in, just enough to sate it, and felt an instinctive thrum of envy that he tried to hide.

But there was no hiding from the Prince inside of him, not really, and the very attempt drew more attention than Dorian wished. It poked and prodded at the thought, the feeling, and then pulled away, so abruptly and strongly that for a moment Dorian had control again–his body was his own, to move and use and he reached up to pull at the collar, to attempt to find a latch–then was slammed back into the recesses of his mind.

‘Oh, little one,’ the Prince cooed, its dark presence coiling around him.

By nature, the Valg exuded danger, made Dorian’s hackles rise, and yet there was something softer about its ‘touch’ now.

‘Why do you starve yourself? Are you simply waiting for someone to show you how to feed?.’ Dorian curled deeper into himself as the Prince spoke, confusion clouding his thoughts, and the Valg’s amusement at that only increasing it.

He would not respond, he refused to acknowledge the creature possessing him. It had stolen his body already, he would not give it anymore of himself.

Its laughter was like a cat’s purr rubbing against his presence, making Dorian flinch, but there was nowhere better to hide himself away.

‘What is your father, little one? And what do you think that makes you?’

And then he could feel it again, the pain and suffering around them, but the Valg didn’t seem to be consuming it, more…pushing it at Dorian, pouring it into him. He braced himself, ready to feel what the victims might be feeling, and instead there was…a pleasant buzz. A growing fullness.

That part of Dorian that always made him feel different, separated from those around him, suddenly didn’t ache so much.

‘What did you do?’ he demanded, breaking his own rule.

It didn’t answer directly, though he could feel its ever increasing enjoyment at his stress. Instead, he could view the world around them once more and realized they’d moved on from the dungeon to another part of the castle and there was his father, looming over them.

They were speaking, he knew, his father and the Prince, but he could not hear what they said. Not until his father looked directly into his eyes and gave a smile happy enough to make Dorian brace himself for something horrible.

“My son, you have always been a fast learner. I am sure this will be no different.”

He patted him on the cheek and then left, the Prince pulling away Dorian’s senses of the outside world once more.

When he was aware again, they were packing for a trip, the Prince filled with anticipation.

Dorian was allowed to see small pieces of the days of travel, always the most horrible ones. Eventually, he realized they were on their way to Morath and his dread increased exponentially.

When they arrived, the Prince within him hid nothing, letting him see, and hear, and feel the horrors of Perrington’s realm. The long journey had given Dorian time to reassemble most of his thoughts, the Prince even allowing him most of his memories, which only made Dorian more suspicious of what torments awaited him.

He was caught between retreating and staying tethered to reality, worried how long the Prince might keep him pushed back to the dark corners of his mind if he flinched away from what he was being shown.

Eventually, they were within Perrington’s domain. He smiled and it felt sharp. The Prince was nervous, moreso than when it was near the King, and submissive, and Dorian had the sinking feeling he was missing information.

“I wish to speak with him,” Perrington said after the initial greetings and Dorian felt the Prince retreating, giving him full control.

He shuddered, wrapping his arms around himself. Shockingly, Perrington guided him to a chair, handing him a cup of tea. Like they were having some sort of social visit, like Dorian wasn’t a slave.

“And how is your lesson going?” Perrington asked.

Dorian looked up at him, as angry as he was confused, but too scared of losing control again now that he had the briefest hint of freedom to press. “Lesson?”

“Of course. You attacked your father, your king, and lied to him before that. Even the heir to the throne cannot commit treason.”

That…no, that didn’t make sense. “What was I being taught?”

Perrington smiled, looking indulgent, like Dorian was a child again learning at his knee and not an adult who had–committed treason, tried to stop this. “To be a good boy for your father and I. To remember whose side you’re on.”

Dorian took a sip of the tea, its taste was odd, almost foul, but so was every other part of Morath. “And if I have learned my lesson?” His hands shook with anticipation and he was unable to pull his eyes from Perrington.

“Then we can take that piece of jewelry off of you and have you back with us, of course.”

Of course. As though that was it, as though that had always been obvious.

If he’d been told it was temporary, if he’d been given a way to be released, he would have–Dorian wasn’t sure. The suggestion was horrible, really, but the alternative was worse.

Aelin had never come back for him. Chaol was safe away from him. He had nothing else, no one else. What did it matter if he was an obedient son?

From somewhere nearby a sudden burst of terror seeped into the room and Dorian shuddered, feeling what must have been the Prince’s pleasure at the snack.

“I…I want to be good, for father, for you,” he said, barely resisting the urge to claw at the collar.

Perrington chuckled, his fingers tracing over where Dorian’s skin met the collar. Another, different sort of pleasure filled Dorian, the Prince relaxing and dragging him with it. “I’m so glad to hear that. I know your father will be, as well. You’ve grown so far away from us, but now I know we can have you back.”

“I am, I’m back.”

He was about to be freed. After months with the monster piloting his body, after having his mind torn at and every memory he held dear turned against him. He had no pride left, didn’t care how he might look or sound, he could worry about such things once his body was his own.

“I know,” Perrington cooed. “And I just need one more little thing to be sure. Then you’ll never have to wear this again.”

Dorian jolted at the offer, glancing at Perrington with a pleading look. “What? What do you need?”

“I need you to swear an oath. Nothing too dire. Just an assurance of your loyalty.”

There were many reasons, Dorian knew, that such a thing was a horrible idea, but it was so very hard to remember why. He gave a shaky nod, flinching when Perrington stepped away and came back with a dagger.

“Just a little prick, then you’ll need to repeat after me.”

The pain was nothing, Dorian didn’t even notice after everything he’d been through recently. And the words mattered little, tumbling out of his mouth as fast as he could recite them, barely comprehending what he was saying.

Magic–his magic and something seeping out of Perrington and filling the whole space–twined around him as he spoke the last words. He coughed, feeling as though there was another, tighter collar around his throat.

But Perrington kept his promise. Dorian felt the Prince retreat from him and then the collar was removed, leaving Dorian blissfully, and horribly, alone in his own body.

“There you are, that’s not so bad, is it, little Prince?”

Dorian shakily set the cup down, running his hands over his arms, up to his neck, feeling at the place where the collar had been. He needed the physical confirmation, because even though the Valg inside of him was gone, it felt as though parts of it had been left behind.

He could still sense the horror of Morath.

And he could still feel how delicious it would be to glut himself on it.

“Ah, I can see all this stress has made you hungry.” Perrington grinned down at Dorian again, like some great predator that had a satisfying chase and now grasped its weakened prey in its teeth. “We’ll make a trip to the dungeons before I show you to your room. You’ll be staying here for a few weeks, just to ensure you don’t relapse into that awful behavior those traitors taught you.”

There was no part of those words that comforted Dorian, but he didn’t know what else to do but nod and stand, his body almost moving on its own as he fell into step with Perrington.

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This was actually two different pieces I ended up frankensteining together, the premise is that Aelin takes a lot longer to get back and there aren't any real attempts to rescue Dorian or anything before that, leaving him even more at the mercy of the Prince possessing him.

In case the hints were too vague, the Valg didn't allow him ALL of his memories, and he took a blood oath to Erawan.

#dorian havilliard #erawan #fandom: throne of glass #theme: valg dorian #theme: dark

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cracklewink · 1 month

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I have been wracking my brain on my mane 6 redesign for the past week. Here's my ideas for Rarity!! RD is up next >

#mlp #mlp fim #rarity #my little pony #my little pony friendship is magic #okay i am a dark color palette rarity truther #and i thought geodes were a good theme for her because of inner beauty + crystals etc plus her cutie mark story #but really i just wanted to draw rarity with a crystal horn and hooves and hair lol

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dionyrtal · 2 years

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"October" by Dion Anja, from Motion Sickness

You can buy Motion Sickness now!

#dion anja #motion sickness #writing #words #theme: ordinary life #october #poetry #fall aesthetic #autumn vibes #fall vibes #quotes #lit #dark academia #dark academia aesthetic #fragments #october aesthetic

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zevranunderstander · 5 months

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i dont think i will ever be over dragon age 2. like. bioware made an epic fantasy story about a chosen one having to save a country and stop the apocalypse and then they made the second installment of the series be about the sociopolitical climate in ONE city through the lens of a family of refugees fleeing from the war of the first game and just. made it about political tensions and class dynamics and the influences of living in a church-mandated state and the growing tension over an occupied piece of the city and political killings and interpersonal conflict and power and its story is ENTIRELY character-driven. it has easily the most iconic set of companion characters. the premise of living through a story told over the course of ten years and knowing from the start that something really bad will happen in the end was so fresh and exciting. the fact that the acts really built on top of each other andhow much the city changed over time. and the game was so mature in terms of the topic of fighting against oppression in so many ways (im usually generous and say that the short development time left some things a bit wanting), and as much as some people say that the game treats mages and templars as being equally bad, i don't think that that is actually true about the game and it very earnestly tries to grapple with some pretty complex political dynamics.

and then the game completely flopped financially and was almost universally hated for its queer themes and its sympathy for "terrorism" and a lot of the things that stemmed from basically having no production time at all and then the studio just made another epic fantasy story about a chosen one that has to save the world from the apocalypse

#myposts #da #dragon age #i feel like. dragon age origins is dark fantasy. dragon age 2 is a political thriller that is at times too really dark #and dragon age inquisition is a fantasy game with a moral complexity suitable for 10-year-olds #whose themes are all over the place and that has zero thematic coherence or any real vision for what the fuck they are doing with the story

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akanemnon · 5 days

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Turns out this new Dark World is paid DLC

FIRST - PREVIOUS - NEXT

MASTERPOST (for the full series / FAQ / reference sheets)

Heads up: By the time this comic is published I will be on a trip to visit my partner in the US. Asks will stay closed for the time being! I will officially be back on April 28.

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itislils2004 · 1 month

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WARNING!! TW: Blood, gore, violence, dark themes, etc. Please don't proceed if these trigger you or make you uncomfortable!

I think someone told me they were sad I didn't add memes on any of my posts except on Instagram so I'm going to do it in every social I have :3

#cult of the lamb #narilamb #cw blood #cw gore #cw dark themes #Cataclysmic Retribution #myart

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freakthing · 2 years

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Finalthing!

For when you aren't quite a final girl, boy, or person, but more of a thing.

I do not have a sent DNI. Do not be a dick on this post.

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honey-makes-mogai · 7 months

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Diovampir -

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A gender related to (being) the deity of all things dark and vampire-like!

Requested by: @zkelanimlz

Tagging: @radiomogai

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slugbrat · 1 year

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BABY BAT

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mneiaifics · 2 years

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Throne of Glass: Choices

Originally posted on May 25, 2020 at AO3

Summary: They win some battles, but lose the war. Book 7 AU.

Ships: Erawan/Dorian (pre)

Warnings: Kingdom of Ash spoilers, Dark, implied consent issues

They'd failed.

He still didn't know how, when it had suddenly seemed as if everything was going right. Dorian had been too caught up in their plans against Erawan and then...and then it hadn't even mattered. They'd never gotten the chance.

Worse was that he was alive, as were so many of the others. The scar around his neck seemed stiffer, seemed to hurt again whenever he considered their fate.

Dorian had expected a cell, or even just to be chained up in the mud and left there, that he was given a room fit for a noble and regular, decent food, albeit with iron cuffs on his wrists and ankles, made his anxiety worse. Was this for the next Valg prince to occupy his body?

He was dragged to Erawan on the fifth day of his confinement, unsure if the guards were being gentle with him (and they were, technically, wearing a version of Adarlan's crest so may have even served his father) or if it was simply because he was cooperating. There was no sense in wasting his energy fighting them, he'd need it all to resist the Valg put inside of him.

Erawan lounged on Terrasen's throne, looking every inch a king. He watched silently as Dorian was brought to a stop in front of him and motioned the guards away after they pushed Dorian to his knees.

"You seem...diminished." Dorian scoffed at the words, hiding his confusion over the topic. "What did you and that Fae creature do to destroy the keys?"

Seeing no reason to hide the information, now that the deed was done, he replied, "Our ancestor made a deal with the goddesses of this world, that they'd help us forge the lock. But...."

"But it took most of your magic to do it," Erawan finished, as if the events were now obvious to him.

He stood, ever graceful, and approached. Once he was right in front of Dorian he caught his chin and lifted his head, leaning in, studying his eyes. "Your magic was hiding you, but now I see."

"What?"

Erawan chuckled, pulling away. "You'll know in time. We'll have so much of it, trapped in this useless world until enough death-maidens can be found."

Healers, he remembered Erawan's explanation at the end of the fight, while he and Yrene confronted him.

If they'd had just a few minutes more....

But they hadn't, something below, something with Aelin, had failed and as Dorian held Erawan in place and Yrene tried to destroy him, the tower collapsed around them.

Erawan saved them both. Dorian knew that wasn't a good thing.

His eyes looked around, nervous, searching out the familiar circle of black stone. He'd worn one in nearly every nightmare he'd had, thought he'd be able to recognize it anywhere.

"How long are you going to play with me?"

Erawan's eyebrows rose. "Why, Dorian, I don't think you could even comprehend how long I'd like to keep you."

He felt sick. "And when do you shove another collar on me?"

That made Erawan frown. For a beat, he was still, quiet, and then he drew the formal dagger at his waist and Dorian flinched, confused and worried.

Erawan took one of Dorian's arms in his hand, so, so gently. When the blade pressed against his flesh, Dorian was still so unsure of what was happening he didn't even attempt to squirm away.

The cut was shallow, just enough to draw blood.

He watched in horror as it welled, slowly gathering, dripping down his arm. Black dots marring the floor below.

"No."

"We commit many travesties against each other."

"No."

"But we keep enslavement to lesser races, no matter what Maeve may suggest."

"No."

An illusion. A trick. It had to be.

Your magic was hiding you, Erawan had said. But he had to be lying.

Dorian's magic was barely a trickle of what it had been. And now it was completely suppressed with iron.

But this couldn't be the truth. He felt like he was falling apart, his mind the glass palace shattering underneath him.

When he could think again, could comprehend the world beyond his pitch black blood, he realized he was on the ground, head resting in Erawan's lap, the Valg King's hands stroking through his hair.

"Why?" he groaned. "Why tell me? Why care?"

"Once we break open the lock, you'll be fully yourself again," Erawan murmured. "Powerful enough to be my match. And I've been too long alone...I crave a Queen by my side."

"...What?"

"Maeve is my brother's wife. Your dear Manon has proven less than I hoped her to be. But you...you're still young enough, still unaware enough, that you haven't chosen how your soul will settle." Erawan leaned over him to meet his eyes, gold glinting victoriously. "And I have a dungeon full of reasons you'll make yourself exactly what I want you to be."

Original Notes:

Lol so idk one of the things I absolutely hate about Throne of Glass is how like cishet gender roles are so obsessed over by Maas. Whhhyyy would parasitic demons from another dimension with dark magic have the exact same two cis genders and nothing else and basically have human gender roles? It's bad enough the Fae we're all caught up in weird human masculinity bullshit. So, anyway, my pet headcanon is that the Valg choose their "gender" in their youth, knowing there's some trade-offs (for example, supposedly female Valg are more powerful, but Maeve seemed to be below her husband in their hierarchy). It's why female Valg seem rarer and Valg who are of lesser power than princess would never choose it because the trade-off is worth less to them, which is why we never see/hear about lesser ranked female Valg. Erawan was interested in Manon as the closest equivalent to a Valg Queen around, but his realization that Dorian is a young Valg "monarch" has given him another option.

#ship: erawan/dorian #theme: dark #theme: alternate ending #theme: valg lore #theme: valg dorian #fandom: throne of glass

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