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Elriel girly 🫶🏻 fantasy lover 🧚‍♂️day dreamer

[cdalexsworld]

I’m truly heartbroken to hear the news of artist @muni_luny’s passing. 💔

Muni’s artwork brought so much beauty not only to the ACOTAR fandom, but to so many others as well. It’s hard to put into words how devastating it is to think that such a talented artist, and her husband, are gone.

I didn’t personally follow Muni as an artist, but after visiting her profile, I was surprised to recognize several pieces I had seen before without ever realizing they were hers. That alone says so much about how far her art reached and how many people it touched.

What breaks my heart the most is knowing that she was one of us, a fan who loved this series. She waited all these years alongside the rest of us, wondering where the story would go next. She probably read theories, celebrated the book announcement, imagined the ending, and looked forward to finally seeing how this journey would unfold.

The thought that she’ll never get to experience the end of that story, never get to turn the final pages of a series she loved, is something I can’t stop thinking about. It truly breaks my heart.

My thoughts are also with everyone affected by this terrible tragedy in Venezuela.

My deepest condolences go out to her family, her friends, and everyone who loved her. May she and her husband rest in peace. 🤍🕊️

[murkyrealms]

all of the love, prayers, and support for Muni and her family. Her art was genuinely so phenomenal, and her heart was as kind and pure as could be. I only found her page a few months ago, and haven’t been following her for long, but in the time that I have she has always been incredibly kind.

May the land of milk and honey keep her soul in safe keeping, and may the universe be gracious enough to let her glimpse the end of the story from where she rests now. I pray for her husband and his family as well, and I hope it brings some peace that at the very least the both of them had one another until the end.

My heart breaks at the loss of one of our own, especially someone who was such a genuine light in this community, who’s been waiting with excitement along side us all this time.

my heart goes out to everyone being effected by the earthquakes in Venezuela, it is truly devastating how much damage was done to their infrastructure and how many lives have been lost.

I care for you all so much even if I don’t know you well outside of a screen, and I hold so much love for this community. To lose someone in our tight nit little family, truly echoes throughout it. Keep those you love and cherish close during these times friends, life is shorter than expected, and tomorrow is never truly guaranteed.

Muni, wherever you are now, I hope you know that your art was truly inspiring and reached so many in this community. That you truly have been someone many of us admire for your skill, talent, and creative vision. For being able to bring the characters we love so much to life on your pages, and for being such a kind soul. You will be so so dearly missed. It is a promise that your art will continue to circulate in remembrance and in honor of you. Rest in peace, angel. 🕊️🤍

[sophiekrd226]

ACOWAR (Elain): “You (Lucien) betrayed us.”...

CHD—Sarah: "you've been forcibly essentially married to a stranger who also was like involved in bringing you into this world and like betraying you (Lucien)"...

Do these people forget TOG? (Spoiler) do they forget how Aelin NEVER got over Chaol's "betrayal"? She didn't end up with him, they didn't overcome the betrayal together as a couple, they both found love with other people.

So NO, Elain and Lucien's relationship is not about "overcoming" anything, It's not "she'll reject the bond and realize she loves Lucien" ... it's about showing that they're incompatible, that Elain isn't going to force herself to be with him and that a woman CAN choose freely and without consequences (because no, she isn't going to keep feeling something after rejecting the bond).

So STOP creating a narrative that's completely different from what Sarah has been developing with Elain!

Unfortunately for you, you're not going to get the story you want and you're going to have to bleed from your eyes, because it HAS ALWAYS BEEN and ALWAYS WILL BE about Elain telling Lucien to go to hell, healing from the trauma Lucien caused her with the help of her friends (NUALA AND CERRIDWEN, them, not Vassa and Jurian), accepting her powers, developing that different kind of strength and freely choosing Az, all while the main plot moves forward. Yes, the actual plot, not the one people have invented to make their fanfic/BC ships fit and twist the story to the point where it's just pathetic...

Elain's book (ACOTAR 6, 7, and 8) is going to be incredible!

[flawlesssbee]

I hate that some of you act like Elain and Azriel suddenly became a thing after Nessian.

NO. I DARE SAY ELRIEL WAS THERE BEFORE.

They have been right there since Acomaf. It’s been sitting on the page for the last four books. For a damn decade at this point.

The only thing that stopped Elriel from being the second couple was Lucien blurting out, “You’re my mate” to a traumatized Elain the literal second poor girl came out of the cauldron.

Elriel’s dynamic was already being built.

While Cassian was busy glaring at the sisters and judging them over Feyre, Azriel was reciting poetry to Elain, paying attention to her, smiling at this human girl he’d literally just met and empathizing with her (which earned him a glare from Cas btw) (which Az ignored and smiled at Elain again)

So when people go, “Ugh, 3 sisters / 3 brothers is so predictable and boring,” I just have to laughhh.

Would you say that if Elriel had become the second couple and Nessian had been the third? Or is it only “too predictable and boring” because you guys don’t like Elain?

DO WHATEVER YOU DO BUT DO NOT PRETEND ELRIEL WAS NOT T H E R E FOR A DECADE.

We are not trying to make up a ship for the next book. THEY WERE THERE. And not just in the BC

Also yall want us to believe ending up with your fated mate is the “less predictable” path in a SJM book? Please ugh.

[merymoonbeam]

Another day another quote that sent me into theorizing and I accidentally connected a lot of my posts together. Im...

[merymoonbeam]

So rn...we are in 4 theory posts connected. Im...🫥

This is CRAZY.

[murkyrealms]

HAND IT OVA POOKIE

[happilyeveraftersblog]

Things I need in books 6,7,8:

- a mission where the tension keeps building and building until it snaps

- MORE YEARNING SO MUCH YEARNING

- secret moments

- see each other with Nyx aka Elain’s ovaries burst and Az suddenly wants kids.

- Flying together

- watching a sunset or sunrise together

- unconscious action that show A) how well they know the other b) nothing has been unrequited

- Az kicks Rhys ass bonus points if Feyre helps

- Cass has a heart to heart with Az

[murkyrealms]

Oh and

- feyre sneaky style pushes Az and Elain together under Rhys nose hehehe

[allwaswellllll]

Elain Archeron core.

[imwritingthesewords]

The only correct option tbh

[babyelriel]

I’ll be honest, I’m not really a fan of the idea of Elriel being mates. I much prefer the idea of them choosing each other above everything else, not needing a mating bond to validate their love or their decision to be together.

That being said… I can absolutely see it happening.

Madja said that only a mate would know what was wrong with Elain, yet Azriel was the one who figured it out.

Azriel is able to sense Elain’s bond with the Unnamed thing when no one else can.

And a lot of Azriel’s instincts, feelings, and actions toward Elain are things that, in this world, are usually tied to mating bonds.

A mate is supposed to be your equal, the person who truly matches you, understands you, and complements you. And Elain and Azriel complement each other in every way.

So honestly, completely dismissing the possibility of Elriel being mates just doesn’t make much sense to me. Am I saying they are mates? No, because stating that as a fact would be arrogant on my part.

But did Sarah intentionally leave that door open? I definitely think she did.

[echotzzz]

Elriel obvious hint from Acosf

Some people really do think that when SJM said it was obvious it reflects gwnriel and Elucien. I mean if we need to go to the internet to search for the bonus pov and justify our ship endgame based on only that chapter and not from the 4 books in the acotar series then NO it is not obvious( and still many casual readers don’t know about it).

But do you know what is obvious??

Azriel stiffened. “I know. I helped rescue Elain, after all.” Az hadn’t so much as hesitated before going into the heart of Hybern’s war-camp.

Nesta met his stare, knowing he was the only one aside from Feyre who could truly understand her hesitation. He’d gone with Feyre into the heart of Hybern’s camp to save Elain—he knew the risk. “We won’t make the same mistake twice.” She believed him.

Not only once but twice the readers were reminded that Azriel went to the hybern camp to save Elain with no hesitation while knowing there was risk that he could not survive. Both Cassian and Nesta acknowledged this and Nesta said aside from her and Feyre, Azriel will understand her hesitation to scry. Not Elain’s mate Lucien but Azriel

Why does Nesta afraid to scry? Because it might backfire and caught Elain once again. The fact that Nesta put Azriel on the same level as her where Elain is concerned should indicates to the readers that Azriel care about Elain beyond just acquaintances or friends. And no not as brother sisters thing because as of now we know he would beg on his knees for Elain’s coochie.

Azriel stilled. “What happened to Elain?”Cassian waved a hand. “A fight with Nesta. Don’t bring it up,” he warned when Azriel’s eyes darkened.

Azriel stiffened, an outright sign of temper from him as he said quietly, “There is an innate darkness to the Dread Trove that Elain should not be exposed to.”

Nesta saw the blow land, like a physical impact, in Elain’s face, her posture. No one spoke, though shadows gathered in the corners of the room, like snakes preparing to strike.

This is the subtle hint sjm gave to us that if anything that hurt Elain will give out certain reaction from Azriel. Not Feyre her sister, not Lucien her mate but once again Azriel. And also, it affects him so much that he ready to use his shadows to strike at the threat that harms Elain.

This is the progress and build up we can see from Elriel that even though they do not interact but the body language, the eyes, the emotion being projected shows that it is not a normal behaviour from people that only just friends. It will give readers some idea that there is something more between these two

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Azriel stood in the doorway, monitoring them. As if he’d heard Elain’s sharp laugh and wondered what had caused it.

Notice that Azriel doesn’t wondered at how big Elain’s boobs are or how that body curve when she laughing so hard that makes her bending over at the waist but rather wondering the cause of her laugh?? I know sick right he is so toxic i hate him🙄

Before this eventhough in the process overcoming her trauma, we could see Elain’s giggles or smile but sharp laugh?? Azriel want to know who/what cause Elain sharp laugh and sudden happiness.

And the last hint and imo the biggest Elriel hint from acosf

Nesta met the shadowsinger’s stare and he gave her a nod. Then his gaze shifted to Elain, and though it was utterly neutral, something charged went through it. Between them. Elain’s breath caught slightly,,

Why mention there is charged look if it is only lust?? Why Elain breath caught as if she could see a vision from that one look??

And then this happens

Letting him see that she understood why he stood in the doorway, why he wouldn’t go near the fire. His secret to tell, never hers.

Casual readers that doesn’t know the existence of the bonus chapter till this day will still wondering what Az’s secret might be ( in which is Elain ). If Elriel is not endgame then why leave their hints to be answered in the next book?? Why leave so many questions left unanswered and only for Gwnriel to happen??

And also not to mention some of Elain’s hints that have connection to Azriel’s

She scanned Elain from head to toe, wondering if she’d been taking lessons in stealth either from Azriel or the two half-wraiths she called friends.

“Elain was the only one who guessed. She caught me vomiting two mornings in a row.” She nodded toward Azriel. “I think she’s got you beat for secret-keeping.”

Again why on earth does SJM hints at us that Elain now have connection with Azriel in spy behaviour. And also constantly remind the readers that Elain in fact have befriended Nuala & Cerridwen who are spies trained by Azriel. If Elriel is not endgame wouldn’t it be wise to limit any connection between the two of them and instead focus on the superiority of the intended endgame couple??

Lets not start on Elucien because the only obvious thing to me is red flag

But do you know what is not a red flag??

Lucien and Vassa. 🦊🦢

I could see Elucien coming if Lucien had not show the subtle hint towards Vassa like how Elriel doing. The devotion Lucien has towards Vassa> Elain and also Elain look the weakest and not herself the most when Lucien is around💀. Hell he even didnt try to bridge the gap with Elain as if he has no interest in her beyond the mating bond. The gift he bought is only the obligation he thinks he need to do as a mate. Elucien exist because of the mating bond. Remove the mating bond and we got NOTHING AT ALL.

And also all the significant and important event happened in Elain’s life, Lucien was not there. Elain was kidnapped, Azriel to the rescue. Elain killed the king, Azriel provide the weapon. How can Elucien get a book if they dont know whats up in each other lives. Does Elain even knew about the band of exiles? Does Lucien know that Elain loves baking and made new friends? No Nada no hints that indicates otherwise.

[classylady-1]

[moonglowgarden]

How can people read these scenes and not see the amount of sweetness, connection, chemistry and sexual tension between these two?

“But Azriel asked softly, ‘What about Elain?’ Something cold went through me. Nesta was just staring at Azriel. Staring and staring.”

“From the shadows near the entrance to the tent, Azriel said, as if in answer to some unspoken debate, ‘I’m getting her back.’

Nesta slid her gaze to the shadowsinger. Azriel’s hazel eyes glowed golden in the shadows.

Nesta said, ‘Then you will die.’

Azriel only repeated, rage glazing that stare, ‘I’m getting her back.’” - ACOWAR

Azriel is risking his life, with absolute zero hesitation whatsoever, to save Elain. He didn’t even give it a second thought. He was also the first person to notice that she had gone missing.

“'This is Truth-Teller,' he told her softly. 'I won’t be using it today—so I want you to.' 'It has never failed me once,' the shadowsinger said, the midday sun devoured by the dark blade.

He gently took her hand and pressed the hilt of the legendary blade into it. Elain weighed my words and slowly closed her fingers around the blade.

Elain looked up at Azriel, their eyes meeting, his hand still lingering on the hilt of the blade.” - ACOWAR

The close contact of their eyes and hands during this scene is noticeably intimate. Sarah didn’t have to choose such intimate language when writing this scene, but she did - and for a reason.

I saw the painting in my mind: the lovely fawn, blooming spring vibrant behind her. Standing before Death, shadows and terrors lurking over his shoulder.

Light and dark, the space between their bodies a blend of the two. The only bridge of connection … that knife.” - ACOWAR

Do I really need to elaborate on this one? The beautifully written imagery of the contrast between these two is pure poetry. This is something straight out of a medieval love sonnet.

“Azriel strode to the lone window at the end of the room and peered into the garden below.” - ACOFAS

Hmm..I wonder who Azriel is hoping to see outside the lone window in the garden. If you guessed Elain, then you’d be correct. Pure yearning.

“Azriel and Elain remained in the sitting room, my sister showing him the plans she’d sketched to expand the garden in the back of the town house, using the seeds and tools my family had given her tonight. Whether he cared about such things, I had no idea.” - ACOFAS

This male, who has an unhealthy addiction to constantly working, chooses to sit and slow down with none other than Elain. Even though Azriel isn’t familiar with gardening (as far as we know), he listens intently because he cares about Elain and what brings her happiness. They both chose to stay up late into the night to spend time with another.

“Nesta shook her head slowly, not understanding. Elain just linked her arm through Nesta’s and led her toward the family room, where Azriel stood in the doorway, monitoring them.

As if he’d heard Elain’s sharp laugh and wondered what had caused it.” - ACOSF

Azriel, who avoids being close to people whenever he can help it, follows the sound of Elain’s laughter. Need I say more?

“Then his gaze shifted to Elain, and though it was utterly neutral, something charged went through it. Between them.

Elain’s breath caught slightly, and she gave him a shallow nod of greeting before brushing past, leading Nesta into the room.” - ACOSF

The sexual tension is off the damn charts. Even Nesta notices it. They’re practically fucking each other with their eyes. Elain also acts bashful due to her feelings for Azriel. They’re so precious.

[elrieluniverse]

But she started. “Elain—”

“Elain is fine,” Rhys said. “Azriel was at the town house.”

[tragiclore]

The fact that we see Azriel lose control for the very first time in that bonus chapter. Like he took so many precautions—dude stopped spying on her, going against his nature. Stared at a piece of hers for a year to convince himself that was enough. Often frequented the training ring at night to get thoughts of her off his mind. So he could sleep. Goddamn jerked off to her memory if only he could flush her out of his system. Deliberately stood by the door on Solstice if it got too much. Moved literal HOUSES so he could maintain distance. Imperviousness. Control.

But it wasn’t enough.

He. Couldn’t. Stay. Away.

[thepinkcobrasworld]

Insecure people usually tend to put others down, seek validation from others and act rudely when you disagree with them. This are BR GA's on a daily on X.

If you disagree with one of their unhinged theories they will call you an idiot (burra), while the others cackle like a herd of chickens.

I even saw one of them mock an Elriel for her appearance not long ago, comparing her to a female pig.

Today they were celebrating the fact that Galera has cancelled the post, taking it as confirmation because "it was a spoiler for the next book" (but shouldn't they already know they are canon if they have all this juicy information? 🤔)

That's to say: BR GA's don't know shit. If they had information they wouldn't be as snappy as they are and wouldn't chase every little crumb they find

[renee715]

“I think Azriel and Elain are going to be friends!”

…same… 😌

[mandirox89]

Yes.. such good friends

[fawnsgarden]

elain and azriel as romeo and juliet - moodboard

"such terrible things that it was a sacrilege for his fingers to touch her skin, tainting her with his presence" (bc, acosf)

"ROMEO, [taking juliet’s hand] if i profane with my unworthiest hand / this holy shrine, the gentle sin is this: / my lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand / to smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss" (romeo and juliet)

[haruktj]

I don’t think we’re actually aware of just how much Azriel has been pining for Elain. In his BC he says he’s been looking at her present every night for a YEAR. That means thinking about her daily, imagining her/them together, searching her out, trying to touch her even for a second, making up trivialities to be able to talk to her, listening to her plans patiently, seeing her in every plant, in every color, in every person, in every sound…. For a year. And the feeling grows the more time you spend with the other person. But they want to convince you they’re not romantic.

[allergictononsense]

“Sleep, they seemed to whisper in his ear. Sleep.

I wish I could, he answered silently. But sleep so rarely found him these days.

Too many razor-sharp thoughts sliced him any time he grew still long enough for them to strike. Too many wants and needs left his skin overheated and pulling taut across his bones. So he slept only when his body gave out, and even then only for a few hours (…)”

he’s moving like he’s in heat 😭