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new zealand ꧁꧂ nesta + aelin + valks

[cheekashmeeka]

i still undoubtedly believe that rhysand abused feyre by withholding the pregnancy information from her. i do not care if he did what he did out of love. tamlin did what he did out of love, too. a lot of abuse is done "out of love".

what sjm said about her own experiences was raw and tragic and increasingly relevant politically (and socially) in this fucked up society. but, i am utterly lost as to how this explains or justifies specifically the lack of backlash rhysand faced after choosing to not tell feyre about the wings. from the IC and the fandom.

though repackaging it as devotion, sjm outright admitted it was a wrong choice made by rhysand. those who are coming out with "i told you so" attitudes are alarming me. told us what?

[cheekashmeeka]

rhysand and feyre when their people are suffering: let us establish an empire of sixteen mansions built upon acres of ravaged, war-torn land, purchase countless jewels, bathe in the liquid wealth of our luxury, and flaunt our riches in the faces of the poor.

aelin when her people are suffering: "[aelin] crossed her arms, sunlight kissing the shoulder of her pale-blue robe. such a creature of luxury...and yet—yet she hadn’t bought a single new thing for herself lately." AND: "then you’ll have to build [a theatre].” "with what money? you think people are going to be happy to starve while I build a theater for my own pleasure?"

[umthisistheonlyusernamenottaken]

Au where ACOWAR is exactly the same, but instead Tamlin says

'Have you ever noticed that little sound HE makes right before HE climaxes?'

WHILE LOOKING RHYSAND DEAD IN THE EYES

[cheekashmeeka]

i’m screaming

[etchedjade]

Omg it’s Wednesday?!

Haven’t done one of these in forever bc I lost inspiration but she’s back now! Here are two of six Nesta pieces I’m doing for her bday🤭 More to come!

[cheekashmeeka]

just wanted everyone to know that nesta canonically looks younger than feyre, yet is so often drawn to look about 40 years old.

not only does this intentionally divert from canon in order to serve obvious biases, but it adds to the discourse that aging is undesirable. why else would the antis push this “unattractive crone” fan art?

[nestaians]

the rage i felt re reading this. fuck u cassian

he cant even hold her hand in front of mor and then he has the audacity to throw a pity party for himself and nesta is made felt like shit for not wanting to be around him and gaslighted into believed she was in wrong in her every action

[theladyofbloodshed]

It’s so funny how Rhys looks like a bad person through:

- Nesta’s pov

- Cassian’s pov

- Bryce’s pov

- Ember’s pov

- his own pov when he terrorises tamlin

- Feyre’s pov before he’s squatting in her head

But sure, his character was assassinated by ACOSF

[rainingriversofyou]

Starborn, Fireheart & Lady Death - CC, TOG & ACOTAR

Artist: renata_watsonn

[cheekashmeeka]

the way azriel's gonna punch himself in the face when he realises he met his mate years ago and just didn't realise

[cheekashmeeka]

in my opinion, feyre making fun of lucien and the band of exiles is meaner than anything nesta has ever done

[theladyofbloodshed]

feyre is really high lady of the night court, elain is mated to the heir of the day court, and nesta is stuck with that bastard with an inferiority complex who fucked his sister

[ladydeath-vanserra]

it's quite funny that Feyre forced Nesta into coming to a solstice party where she goes to note that no one gave Nesta a gift and Nesta spends the entire time just sitting there quietly before leaving to then have Cassian chase after her bec he didn't like her behavior (of just sitting there) where he then harrassed her until she snapped at him and told him to leave her alone and then in a fit of anger throw a gift for her in the river. classic

[etchedjade]

“Nes, oh Nes. Let down your hair.”

Nesta Archeron and Eris Vanserra as Rapunzel and the Prince. My Halloween piece! Hope you enjoy!

Reference: “Romeo and Juliet on the balcony” by Julius Kronberg (1886)

Speedpaint below the cut!!

[lunamond]

He had me dance until I was sick, and once I was done retching, told me to begin dancing again.

A Court of Thorns and Roses, Chapter 39

Based on this post by @decadentpostnacho

[fenrysmoonbeamswife]

I will always reblog this

[prythiansfavoritefox]

“Tell me when you knew,” (Lucien) demanded, his knee pressing into mine. “That Rhysand was your mate. Tell me when you stopped loving Tamlin and started loving him instead.” I chose not to answer. “Was it going on before you even left?” I whipped my head to him, even if I could barely make out his features in the dark. “I never touched Rhysand like that until months later.” “You kissed Under the Mountain.” “I had as little choice in that as I did in the dancing.” “And yet this is the male you now love.”

And yet this is the male you now love.

And yet this is the male you now love.

And yet this is the male you now love.

[hrizantemy]

Morrigan’s desire to become a Valkyrie seems misplaced, especially when considering how she’s treated Nesta. Throughout their interactions, Morrigan has done nothing but show disdain and condescension toward Nesta, making it clear she doesn’t like or respect her. The Valkyries are not just a group to join for status or power—it’s about the bond that Nesta, Emerie, and Gwyn have forged through their shared struggles, hard work, and trauma. They’re the ones who dedicated themselves to reviving the Valkyries’ legacy, and their achievements should be respected.

For Morrigan to step in after all that effort feels like an intrusion, as if she wants to take away something that rightfully belongs to Nesta and her chosen family. It reflects a broader issue with the Inner Circle, who often seem to dismiss Nesta’s accomplishments and try to diminish her in some way once she finds something of her own. This constant undermining of Nesta’s hard-earned progress is infuriating, and Morrigan’s desire to join the Valkyries feels like another attempt to strip Nesta of what she’s worked so hard to rebuild.

I wouldn’t have an issue with Morrigan joining the Valkyries if it felt authentic and wasn’t just used as a plot device. If she and Nesta actually had a positive relationship—where they could support each other, grow together, and overcome their past tensions—it could be something worthwhile. But that’s far from the case.

Morrigan has never shown any genuine kindness toward Nesta. In fact, she went as far as to say that Nesta belonged in a place filled with known abusers and victims of abuse. That kind of statement shows a deep misunderstanding of who Nesta is and what she’s been through. How can someone who has expressed such a damaging sentiment be part of something as sacred as the Valkyries, especially when Nesta, Emerie, and Gwyn have dedicated themselves to restoring that legacy? For Morrigan to join without having acknowledged or atoned for her words and actions would feel wrong and would devalue everything Nesta has fought for.

The Valkyries represent strong women who uplift and support each other through their shared struggles and triumphs. They forge bonds through trust, mutual respect, and the willingness to help one another grow. Morrigan has done none of that where women in general are concerned.

Morrigan is supposedly regarded as a queen in Hewn City, yet there’s no evidence of her using her position to better the lives of the women there. If she truly wanted to embody the ideals of the Valkyries—helping other women rise up—she would have already made efforts in her own realm. The Valkyries stand for unity and strength through compassion, qualities that Morrigan has yet to demonstrate to anyone besides who she deems acceptable.

[geniemillies]

something very diabolical with the inner circle thinking a child's worst crime is letting their younger sibling hunt ever since they were children but the ic will go on and let little illyrian children beat each other and get punished if they ever misbehave. it's normal apparently. oh and their only purpose is to be weapons for war, hurry children pick that sword up and fight 👏👏. children of velaris? playing hopscotch. aw 😊. children of hewn city? evil incarnate 👿. no sunlight for them. their worst crime? being born in the wrong court. hurry tell the velaris vendors to REFUSE SERVICE TO ANYONE AND—💥💥💥💥