#dior lachance

[fangirl-multitasking]

BEHOLD! MORE EOTV TRASH MEMES

MINORS SPOILERS OF EMPIRE OF THE DAWN

[bluestrawberry7]

I read a book and now it's everyone's problem

[nobetterthanisla]

another chart meme made with @alystar00

[not-leonora]

Gabriel de León & Dior Lachance❤️‍🔥 favorite father-daughter duo

[empireofthesilverclad]

Bon Orthwick's illustrations for EotDawn from Jay Kristoff's instagram stories

(as of 14.05.2025)

and a bonus sketch from Jay himself 😆

pretty sure top right is Lachlan, bottom left is Baptiste. it probably means top left is Gabe and bottom right is Aaron? (assuming this since Aaron and Baptiste would obviously be paired up together, and it looks like he's wearing something fancy too)

[eotv-satsumas]

🦇 Epilogue of the Dawn (EotV Fanfic) 🦇

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

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SPOILERS FOR "EMPIRE OF THE DAWN"

Hey everyone! I spent weeks after finishing the books burning with questions after the ending, as I know many have! So, I decided to take my theories and write a sort of Epilogue of my own, to explore what really happened, some events following the ending, and to get some kind of closure for myself!

So, if you have been wondering what really happened... maybe this will answer some of those burning questions? 👀

I put a lot of effort into diving into the books to study events and even Jay's writing style, to match the books as closely as possible. I have also drawn some of my own illustrations to feature in this fanfiction as well! The project has been huge for me, taking over two months, and ended up with almost 45k words which sums up to roughly 168 small soft-cover pages, with more time spent on some of my own artwork and a many rounds of revisions. Everything here has been written or drawn by me, with some great help and feedback from the fantastic @medu_nefer.

While he certainly hasn't read it, I did get Jay's blessing to share my work. But of course, all credits for the original work go to him. 😊

Description (SPOLER WARNING):

The story has ended, but we are left with many unanswered questions. This is an extensive, in-character exploration of those events. It continues with the interview-style of storytelling, while exploring the emotions and lingering regrets of the characters as well as some of the events that happen afterward in order to bring (some) closure to each remaining main character. The story contains some underlying themes about acceptance, forgiveness, and seeing people for who they really are. The characters of Jay's story are explored from an outside perspective, as I did not want to delve too deep into their internal thoughts so that the reader can keep their own vision of the main characters.

Contains custom artwork by me 😊

[decapthor]

This is so Dior Lachance.

[cavaleiraderohan]

SPOILER AHEAD FOR EMPIRE OF THE DAWN

Jay Kristoff warned us that we weren't ready for this ending, and he was absolutely right.

I know a few people who, like me, read the book as soon as it was released. It was a bit of a struggle since English isn't my native language, but we make do with what we have. The struggles of anxious readers, I suppose.

First of all, I want to say that this story has been extraordinary from the very beginning. However, the ending delivers something completely different from what you think you're getting. Perhaps that's exactly why it has divided readers so strongly. I've seen people who loved it, others who felt indifferent, and some who outright hated it.

But this post is about my own experience reading the final installment of this masterpiece.

I was completely deceived from start to finish, and that alone convinced me that I need to reread the entire series to figure out exactly where I became such a fool. Gabriel de León is a master performer, and Celene plays her part in supporting that narrative brilliantly.

I have to admit that I expected more from Jean-François, perhaps because I had grown attached to his character. Still, everyone reaps what they sow, and in the end, he was no exception.

Celene's point of view was absolutely crucial to the story. At times, her chapters felt a little slow, but they were essential in revealing Dior's journey. The battles, tension, and suspense retained the weight and intensity that have always defined this series. However, as the narrative moved toward its conclusion, I felt some of that dramatic intensity inevitably softened.

In the end, this is a book that demands you truly know its characters if you want to understand the reality behind their fates. Yet even then, the twists, manipulations, and schemes woven throughout the story constantly challenge your assumptions and force you to rethink everything you thought you knew.

What a journey. What a beautiful, devastating, and unforgettable ending.

Art by : Gonzalo Mendiverry and Bon Orthwick