Unfurling Like a Fist
She is here.
Omg you guys!!
I've been talking about this character and this story FOREVER it seems, but being perfectly honest--I could keep going. I love her.
Now you can love Tavi Mercar, too! Unfurling Like a Fist is Tavi before everything. It follows her at intervals through her childhood and into her teen years. ULaF happened because giving Tavi a happy childhood was, for me personally, non-negotiable. But a few questions arose early on, especially given the dire circumstances of Veilguard and the emotional weight of the game's events: 1.) How the heck does a kid raised in idyllic circumstances learn to stand on their own well enough to successfully lead a team of professionals through the end of Veilguard? 2,) And what might Tavi's motivation be to become a Shadow Dragon?
I love Tavi's story and I'm hella proud of it. I owe a debt of gratitude to @the-sparrohawk I don't think she knew what she was in for when she initially agreed to beta read this work, but I'm so glad she did. It would have been much weaker, wordier, and had a ton more spelling errors without her input and guidance. Sparrowhawk, thank you. Infinite thanks for your kindness, for the generosity of your time (during Lucanis week, even!!) for your patience, and for your directness. It was amazing. YOU are amazing, and I appreciate you more than I can possibly say. For any Emmcanis shippers or Spite fans (heck, even if you're not!) please go read the_sparrowhawk's writing. It's so, sooo good. I love this story and I'm proud of it, but her writing has a degree of 'crafting' I'm ridiculously envious of. Seriously. READ IT! Also, huge thanks to all the other writers in my orbit. You're all such a fucking inspiration I can't even begin to tell you.


















