Reishni & Lae'zel
THEM!!! Them Them Them!
In camp sometime between Acts 2 and 3, Isobel (btw, that she survived Act 2 when Reishni wanted SO badly to kill her is a trip and a half)...Isobel asks him, "Do you believe in love at first sight?"
Reishni thinks back to the moment he met Lae'zel, when she threatened him at sword point, and answers, "Absolutely, there's magic in a look."
He didn't actually know then - he didn't know much of anything but his name and the shattered flashes of violence in his head. But she made sense to him, made him feel normal, without even trying. An offhand comment here or there, "Killing is good, it culls the weak." Agreeing that sometimes violence is the answer and any warrior worth their salt thirsts for blood.
And she is such a warrior herself. Brutal, efficient, intelligent...
But it was her wistful look as she gazed at the moon and the scattering of rocks that ringed it, one of which was her home, when she fondly remembered it as the place she murdered her cousin on her teacher's command that made him go, "Oh..."
Of course he'd submit to her when she asked, let go of the reins on himself he tried to hold so tightly. If he lost control, she'd put him down without hesitation. Of course he would prove himself worthy of her in a language they both understood, with a force of will and desire that left them both bloody. And when she asked him for tenderness, he'd turn his heart inside out to give it to her, and admit that he wanted it, too.
She defied her queen - she defies all logic sometimes, and even the laws of physics. She is indomitable, and together, they can surely put down a god...or three.
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Fandom: Baldur’s Gate 3
Relationships: Wyll/Astarion; Astarion&Wyll&Durge complicated gen; Durge/Lae’zel
Wordcount: 30k now!!! 7/9 chapters posted
Setting: we have finally escaped Act 2 and moved on ahead to Rivington+Gortash's coronation.
Additional Info: wyll's turn for comfort in this one. also contains astarion wondering in pure horrified embarrassment whether he's going through some kind of second puberty, on account of all the blushing
AO3 Summary:
Wyll’s leaned up against the farm fence in the distance, watching Astarion flutter and flirt. His mouth is a thin line.
“We’ll give lust a try,” Dorothea says blandly. “Let’s see what you do with it.”
(Or: Astarion seduces the Dark Urge. Wyll watches with increasing concern.)
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Fluff: A Baldur's Gate 3 Rec List
This week, we have Fluff Fics! Check under the cut for 12 fics that include a lot of soft love and gentle comfort, and as always, comment and kudos if you like them!
Baldur's Fairytales by CobaltCactus (2899,Teen)
Warnings: Nothing triggering in here!
Pairings: Lae'zel/Shadowheart
A short shadowzel fic inspired by old fairytales and such.
Reccer says: PLEASE WHAT ISNT THERE TO LIKE ABOUT IT. ITS ADORABLE I LOVE IT AND IT MADE ME TEAR UP 😭. Anyways, it reads like it was actually written years ago as a precautionary tale without the precautions. It's so fucking sweet and I JUST CANNTTT UGHHHHHHHGG
Covert Kindnesses by brewstersbru (1938,General)
Warnings: None
Pairings: Astarion/Halsin
In which Astarion is secretly nice and Halsin is exceedingly (annoyingly) observant.
Reccer says: I'm a sucker for Astarion pretending to be a jerk while also secretly being incredibly kind
Halving the Grief by Ineffable_Hannigram (2035,General)
Warnings: Themes of grief and healing
Pairings: Astarion & Arebella, Astarion/Halsin
Arebella seeks comfort in an unlikely candidate.
Reccer says: It's just very soft and sweet
Cat Burglars by AbigailMoment (5007,General)
Warnings: None
Pairings: Astarion/Tav, Tav/Halsin
Astarion and Staeve get polymorphed into cats. Now Halsin has to make sure they don't get themselves killed
Reccer says: Now there's literal fluff! But also just lots of sweet tender care in the form of cats and their druid
Glad Tidings by partingxshot (25638,Teen)
Warnings: None
Pairings: Astarion/Wyll (Baldur's Gate)
A choose your own adventure fic staring... Ulder Ravengard?! Astarion is his son-in-law to be - he hates this, can the miracle of midwinter solve the family strife?!
Reccer says: its fucking hilarious and you can mock Ulder mercilessly via bad decisions. ALSO THE FESTIVE HAT.
It's the world that falls away from me by Whumper (381,General)
Warnings: None
Pairings: Astarion/Halsin
Halsin's blood is so yummy that Astarion basically goes into subspace lol
Reccer says: So very soft and light and good
Owlbear Vignettes by BlackjackKent (2062,General)
Warnings: None
Pairings: None
Buddy the owlbear cub, and his adventures in camp with his new family.
Reccer says: Pure, unadulterated FLUFF of the highest quality
Gentle Hands by onlymine139 (7415,Explicit)
Warnings: None
Pairings: Astarion/Halsin/Tav
Astarion returns to camp after a long day in Baldur's Gate and Tavara is nowhere to be found. He finds her and Halsin together relaxing by the river and has to decide whether or not he should tell them how he feels.
Reccer says: A good blend of fluff and smut, very sweet with lots of soft moments.
Bouquet of the Frontiers by Tavylia_Sin (5796,General)
Warnings: None
Pairings: Wyll & Friends
Wyll tries to spend the tiefling party off on his own. His friends decide they would much rather adorn him in flowers and affirmations instead.
Reccer says: Very sweet. The found family vibes are impeccable
A Sweet Escapade by QueenOfCats135 (4484,General)
Warnings: None
Pairings: None
Mattis needs to find a way to celebrate Silfy's birthday. Hijinks ensue.
Reccer says: Just a fun little romp with a bunch of sticky fingered kids
Kvitravn by Mellybaggins (3120,Teen)
Warnings: Injury
Pairings: Gale/Tav
When Laileth is injured in a fight, Gale takes it upon himself to teach her some protective magic, to mixed results. In the process, the two friends find out their relationship could become something more.
Reccer says: It's sweet and playful and fun to read.
Dancing in The Dark by justmightyshadows (703,General)
Warnings: None
Pairings: Karlach/Lae'zel, Shadowheart/Karlach, Shadowheart/Halsin
Karlach returns from the hells and notices that feelings might still be lingering from a past relationship.
Reccer says: I liked it!
The above fanfic recommendations were pulled from our community for this weekly event. Have any questions about what this is? Check out the FAQ!
Next week, we’ll be back with Character Study Fics!
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