How did your love for Athelnar begin? How long ago was it?
What captivates you most about them and makes you still love them? Maybe they give you something that is missing in life or, on the contrary, are a consolation for something from life?
What do you like besides Athelnar (other fandoms, or hobbies?) Are there any parallels in your interests or are Athelnar unique?
It was Athelnar that prompted me to write my first ever fanfic, just because I couldn't bear them being separated like that. A year and a half has passed, and I've written close to 300k words since then, all thanks to these guys who inspired me back then. Also fix-it has been my favorite genre ever since 😅
And I'll do my best to take part in the August challenge, to honor their tragic and beautiful story 💔
There's one thing I'll never get: why did Emhyr arrange the grand reception with all the nobles in Loc Grim - and also broke up with Dervla, his long-term mistress - without meeting the assumed Princess Cirilla even once? He did all of that based on the rumor that someone (not even Rience or Cahir, whom he sent after Ciri) brought a random girl into a random fortress. Yes, yes, I understand, there would be no plot without it, but still, what could've possessed him that day?
Find prompts in the grid and create something for the event!
SFW prompt grid (20 prompts)
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Rules: Most importantly — Have fun!
This is a very relaxed event, to take part in it, you only need to create one thing, but feel free to use as many prompts as you can find!
What can you create? — Anything you like, fanfics, poems, comics, art, embroidery, pottery, cookies, carved pumpkins, ... But it must be both Witcher and Halloween related!
⚠️ Using AI is not allowed!
If you use NSFW prompts, please tag accordingly.
You can also mix prompts from both grids and combine the event with other events if they allow it.
You can share what you have created here on tumblr and on AO3 (and on any other platform). The AO3 collection is already open and will be revealed on October 31st, 2026. It will stay open until November 8th.
Please tag @witchermonstermayhem and #WitcheryHalloween26 so I can find your post and reblog it.
Just heard a story today: a trans guy (a friend of a friend) has recently had his gender changed in his id docs. It took him 9 months (!), a designated lawyer specializing on LGBT rights, multiple complaints and requests to all possible authorities, and you can easily guess the amount of humiliation from the clerks. Trans people literally have to fight to have their identity established in their docs, which is the most basic of all basic rights. I have no idea how anyone could take the stance "just don't shove it in my face", like come on, you really think it's about who has sex with whom and how??
On a happier note, the said guy shared a bit of how his life has changed once he transitioned. He says that people at his new job (who think he was born a man) are now taking him seriously 😄 like, when he says "we do it this way", everyone just nod along and don't argue. He also says, in his words, "I can now feel that this world is mine, that it's been made for me". My friend said she had to shed a couple of tears at that 😂
My ignorance and lack of perception are sometimes astonishing even to myself. I never knew that Boreas's iconic quote is actually from a classic film, and I never noticed it written on the fucking wall in the mall I go to on a daily basis. Guess I should really watch a movie or two 😔 (as soon as I finish all my 758 Witcher fanfics and my 19th run of Sniper Elite)
Damn, I apologize to everyone who read the Witcher books in English, but it happens so often that I want to take a quote and the translation turns out to be complete horseshit!
Tower of Swallow, the beekeper talking about their business these days:
"And if I sell any honey for cash, the emperor takes a cut of it. The Emperor looks prettier than the others, but really the situation is just as strict".
Not only the peasant dialect is totally lost here, the sense is too. Because the original goes like that:
"If I manage to sell any honey, they're paying me with imperial coins, with the Emperor's face engraved on them. He seems to be rather good-looking, though harsh, you can see it at once".
I wanted to make a point about the beekeeper thinking of Emhyr as good-looking and what that could mean in terms of conventional beauty but don't even know where to start now...
This is an ask game, of course, but I'm really doing it for myself 😅
❤️ What is your favorite line that you’ve written in a fic?
"I’m here, Ciaran, I’m with you," Iorveth says, and his voice is breaking, but it must be a trick from the creaking ship, because everyone knows that Iorveth doesn’t cry." 💔💔💔
💥 What is one canon thing that you wish you could change?
Stygga battle, of course 😄 And Brenna! I've written quite a few fix-its to both of those.
✨️ Out of the comments you’ve received on your fics, what are two or three of your favorites?
It's of course @krnberg's reaction to Betrayal, I often re-read it, because I still can't believe something of mine could've made such an impression on another person🥹🥹🥹
👻 What is your wildest headcanon?
Vilgefortz being Geralt's father is my new favorite fan theory 😅 And if we're strictly talking headcanons - probably the Scoiatael elves being the largest polycule on the Continent 😄
✍️ What’s your ideal writing setup?
My laptop, a table, and no one around ✨ (not realistically possible, of course)
🚀 Do you like to outline your fic first or create as you go?
I usually outline at least the first half, but rarely in writing, more often it's just in my head
🎁 Have a piece of a WIP you want to share?
Huh!!
"Stefan," Dacre called softly, lifting his head. "Lord Stefan."
Skellen slowly moved his eyes and let out an indistinct moan.
"It’s all right," Dacre hurried to reassure him. "Everyone’s alive. And most importantly - you’re alive."
🏷 Is there a tag you like to search for when looking for fanfics to read?
Lots of them, actually! My latest favorite has been Fast Burn, such an interesting concept when you think of it 🥰
⏰️ Do you like to post fics on a schedule or at random?
Random, of course; but if it's multichapter or a series, I try to stick to the daily schedule.
👓 What helps you focus when you write?
A drink 😅 I like to have a bottle of water and a cup of coffee or a smoothie on my table
💕 What is your favorite fic that you’ve written?
Bloedgeas, almost a year now, nothing really changes ✨ And Yule Truce of 1267, the number of characters is frankly surprising even to myself 😅
🐇 Do you write for yourself, for others, or both?
For myself and for my dear friends, who care enough to leave nice comments and sometimes give me ideas ❤️
🥳 Why did you start writing fanfic?
It was totally unexpected, I was reading too much fanfiction at the time and it probably started to show 😄
🦋 Which character is your favorite to write?
Emhyr, probably 😂 At least my stats say so!
🦈 Which character is the toughest to write?
Yennefer and Milva, I'm never sure how to write them apart from always being irritated with the men around 😅
🍬 Do you write for multiple fandoms? If yes, what is your favorite fic of yours for each fandom?
Yes, I've written for three fandoms so far, including Sniper Elite and The Vikings. Really proud of myself tbh for contributing to the fandoms of my favorite media!
🌻 How often do you read your own fics?
Always 🤣🤣🤣 Idk, I like my own writing 😂
📗 Do you want to write something outside of fanfiction? If so, what about?
Oh, I'd love to write a historical novel. Like, a fiction, but in a historical setting. Just need to think of an idea!
🎬 If a movie or show were based on your fic, which fic would you choose and who would you fancast?
My unposted Yennefer/Vilgefortz fic, and of course it would be Anya Chalotra and Mahesh Jadu, they're both brilliant, perfect, and simply wonderful ❤️
💭 What inspires you and your writing?
Usually the other books I've read. There are lots of references to classics and other books in my writing, sometimes other fics too (I always credit them as inspiration when I can)
🧪 Do you research for your fics?
Sure, lots of research on medieval way of life. I'm unbelievably lucky to have a friend who knows pretty much everything about the Middle Age in Europe!
😎 What fics do you prefer on a scale of canon compliant to wildly original?
My favorite genre is "what if", like, canon compliant, but an alternative version.
💎 Do you often write about a relationship or focus on an individual?
I suppose that an individual can only be explored in their relationships with others? 🤔
🔥 Have you included any sexy scenes in your fics? If yes, do you find them easy or difficult to write?
Extremely difficult, if we're talking prolonged, graphic sex! I'm now taking a break from those, so my current fics are non-graphic or non-explicit altogether 😅
💘 Is it easier to write angst or fluff?
Hm, an interesting question. I've written both, but fluff is probably a bit easier because it doesn't carry that much emotional toll. However, when writing fluff, you have to make sure it's not too sugary, which is a fine line.
🚦What sort of endings do you prefer to write: ambiguous, bad, happily ever after, etc.?
'Everybody lives' is certainly my favorite 😅 Bittersweet are the best, I suppose.
💡How many WIPs do you currently have?
I'm actively working on just 1, but I have a couple of other ideas I'm going to explore very soon.
🔎 Does anyone beta read or edit your fics?
No 😢😢😢 I'm afraid a beta wouldn't be able to catch up with my writing speed though. It would be inhumane to make someone read and edit on such a regular basis, so I just do it myself.
📚 Is there a fanfic or fanfic writer you recommend?
Lots of them, but if I really have to pick my favorite of all times, it's probably going to be the series '100 ways to fuck around the continent' by sassaffrassa. It's hilarious, sad, hot, deep, and ingenious, all at the same time!
🤩 What led to your interest in the fandom?
The Witcher books, and especially Cahir, my sweet boy 🥰
🤖 Are non-fandom friends aware that you write fanfic?
I'm very lucky to have irl friends who are fic writers too, I got a lot of support from them when I just started 🥰
💛 What is the most impactful lesson you’ve learned about writing?
It's not really important for your text to be perfect, what really matters is for it to be genuine, to carry something of your own. Especially now, in the era of AI
👑 Do you like writing short fics or long fics?
Short ones, 1-5k is my favorite form.
🎯 Do you have a writing milestone you’re working towards?
Yes! Three major Cahir fics this year, and only one of them is finished yet!
🔮 Any advice for writers working through burnout or writer’s block?
Read other's works, nothing new. Really a good respite.
🤔 Would you ever want to write something canon if you got the opportunity?
Like, write a canon and have fanfiction written after it? That's probably every writer's wildest dream!
💌 Is there a favorite trope you like to write?
Platonic intimacy! Platonic cuddling, kissing, sex, you name it. I'm the biggest fan and proponent of platonic physical closeness, both in fiction and in life 🥰
🎨 If someone were to make fanart of your work, what fic or scene would you hope to see?
I'm incredibly blessed to have had multiple fanarts made for my works by the most talented artist in this universe @krnberg, so there's nothing left really ❤️
Chapters: 4/4
Fandom: Wiedźmin | The Witcher - All Media Types
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Vilgefortz of Roggeveen/Stefan Skellen
Characters: Vilgefortz of Roggeveen, Stefan Skellen, Leo Bonhart, Nimue | Lady of the Lake (The Witcher Series - Andrzej Sapkowski), Condwiramurs Tilly, Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon, Yennefer z Vengerbergu | Yennefer of Vengerberg
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Stygga Castle (The Witcher), Oneiromancy, Allies To Lovers, Crack Treated Seriously, Metafiction, Introspection, Fluff, Humor, Domestic Fluff, Accidental Voyeurism, Being Walked In On, Forced Proximity, Fix-It, Implied Sexual Content, Non-Graphic Smut, underwhelming ending, Oh. OH. | Italicized Oh Moment, Gap Filler, Fast Burn
Summary:
“What interests me,” Nimue leaned forward, “is the same thing as always – filling in the gaps in this story. Every possible one, Condwiramurs. To be more precise: what were Skellen and Vilgefortz doing at Stygga Castle from December to March, while Geralt and his company were trudging through the snow?”
I love it a lot that the ‘Stefan Skellen’ tag on AO3 is almost exclusively supplied by me, @krnberg and @astaldis - who could have thought that our little circle of Cahir fans will be serving the fandom that way 😄
The more I read about the banality of evil, the more I come to the conclusion that there's no evil in it. Not only there's no sadism or cruelty, but also not even malice or hatred. Just the bureaucracy, and the absurdity of it all.
Just had a thought after writing that recent vampire piece: is the 'found family' trope even applicable to Regis and Dettlaff? They're sort of brothers already, being from the same tribe, right? Or are they not? 🤔
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