I commissioned the amazing, beautiful and delightful @manuzillust for a scene from my 2025 DABB - This Forgotten Binding. Gah, I love it so much. Look at them! LOOK!
THIS FORGOTTEN BINDING
The Gods of Elvhenan were once unified under one banner until the Forgotten Ones left to form their own, waging a bloody rebellion.
In modern Thedas, Professor Solas Bleddyn, a reincarnation of Fen'harel, meets Isathe, a field arcanist and feels an impossible pull. Drawn together by relics, memories and dreams, Solas finds himself facing an impossible truth: the woman he’s falling for is a reincarnation of the love of his life, but awakening her past could cost them both everything.
(writer: @elfyroot - artist: @mabelaart)
Rating: Explicit
Total Word Count: 58,587
Setting: Dragon Age Modern AU, God Reincarnation AU
Pairing: Solas x Lavellan
Tags: Partner Jealousy & Abuse, Manipulation/Gaslighting, Murder, Depictions of Violence, Character Death, Past Trauma, Reincarnation, Gods Among Mortals, Academic Setting, Museum Setting, Angst, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Eventual Happy Ending (please see work for all tags)
RULES: I am sure I am not the first to think of this/start this, but I was considering lines that I felt were standouts in my own work, and thought it would be fun to share them. 🌿
So, pick 5 lines (doesn't need to necessarily be 1 single sentence, we can be a bit fast and loose with this rule) and share them.
It wasn’t carefully curated to perfection - La Cima was a beautiful melting pot of chaos and change. The art Vero had experienced before was by invitation. This? Was grace by accident.
The Penalty Kill
(Dragon Age, Teen & Up) Written for a private OC swap where I got to have @wishforhome's amazing, deep and beautifully flawed OC Vero go on a playdate with my own OC. I loved writing this (even though I was petrified of fucking up someone's OC).
If he wasn't who he was, if he didn't remember the Gods as they once were, he might've prayed - begged, even - to anyone who would listen that this feeling, what they had, would never end.
Higher Than a Nug in a Twister
(Dragon Age, Explicit) A one-shot, a little smutty about my modern AU Sheriff Geldauran and his Undersheriff Rhela Ghilain.
"I do not want to exist as they made me. I want my sins to be mine alone."
The Theory of Being
(Dragon Age, Explicit) Narrowing down a line from my longfic was a challenge. But I feel like this one is so quintessential Isathe.
Knowing that she 'failed' Vought's imperative, that she loved him so deeply that it fucked up their whole experiment? Fuck, he couldn't be prouder of her.
A Witness To My Crimes
(The Boys, Explicit) I just, I love Ben and Riley's whole dynamic and how it has shifted with the flashbacks and all the new revelations.
"Allowing you to forget would be a tragedy to her memory that I cannot allow. Your love was a truth, and truths cannot be undone. Should not be hidden away because it causes you anguish. You will continue to carry her - until you meet again."
This Forgotten Binding
(Dragon Age, Explicit) A line said by Anaris in my 2025 Dragon Age Big Bang work that just, oof, gives me a lot of feels even now.
BONUS
There was something in the way he spoke, a reverent hushed whisper. No, he was not venerating the space they stood in, he was worshiping her, “Not all those who kneel do so in submission, Lilith.”
Blasphemy
(The Sandman, Explicit) Because I can, and wanted to add something else outside of the Dragon Age fandom. 😏 Still quite proud of this short one-shot. Technically an OC and Morpheus, my version of Lilith doesn't exist in that world.
No pressure, just me going 'I love you and want you to know I am thinking of you' tagging:
@fadetouchedlurker @coacklebee @prettypavus @dayntee @vanillastrange @theriothag @summergreen009 @purpleasters-inseptember @theluckywizard @magicalmysmalin @virshiral @fagetwrites @iamsuperconfused @wishforhome + anyone else who might want to do this.
You should all know by now I have no real list and just kinda tag on vibes. Love you all though. ✨
DAY 05 - ASERADIVA
Goddess of Dreams & Sacrifice ✧ Warden of Unseen Magic ✧ The Last Offering
The Final Dream
Once, a young girl named Mirevas found herself in the Fade as she slept. Each night she wandered through landscapes that were not her own - starless skies of inky black, sunsets in blues and greens, forests that walked with her as she meandered in her dreams.
One night, she finds a path that had been hidden to her - it was the dream of another. There was no sun, no moon, no sky. A dark abyss of emptiness, and inside of it lay a small boy, crying. She asked him again and again, why did he cry? But, he gave no answer. Each night Mirevas returned to the boy’s dream. She shared pieces of herself, fragments of the world she lived - through stories, and laughter. Mirevas gathered each drop of the boys tears until one day the boy smiled.
The next night, Mirevas called out to Aseradiva in the Fade, finding her standing in the middle of a small creek, her fingers trailing through the water, fish swimming around the Goddess’ ankles. Mirevas asked her, “Why is the boy stuck inside an abyss? It is cold, and it is dark.”
Aseradiva knelt in the water so that the girl could see into her eyes, a gentle kindness in her gaze before she spoke, “The boy is one of the Unwaking. Lost in his Dreams until Falon’din sees fit to release him.”
Mirevas shook her head, that could not be. The poor boy was so young. She thought for a moment, swallowing softly. A hushed whisper, “If I give myself to the Fade, could he wake?” A sacrifice, a moment of selflessness to appease the Gods, and grant mercy on the Unwaking boy.
Aseradiva nodded, the girl’s desire to save the boy brought an aching to her heart. “If you join the Fade, I will ensure that he wakes.” Mirevas laid down, giving every small fragment of herself to the Fade - her name, her life, her flesh and bone, until she became the ground beneath her, joining the fabric of the Fade, and the thread that held dreams together.
The Unwaking woke, remembering nothing of his time in the abyss, and nothing of the girl who sacrificed herself for him. Sometimes, on the wind when he closes his eyes, he can hear a soft bubble of laughter, and the threads of the Fade sigh.
The Fade may keep no names, but it remembers acts of love.
From my Forgotten Codex set in a world where the Elvhen gods were... well, actual gods that ended up reincarnating in a modern Thedas.
Here is my Forgotten Ones OC - Aseradiva (her "real" name is Isathe), Goddess of Dreams and Sacrifce - twin to Anaris. She was reincarnated into a Ferelden Field Arcanist.
In my non-reincarnation work, she is the former wife of Daern'thal, and becomes Inquisitor.
The Theory of Being
This Forgotten Binding
The Forgotten Codex
I love these sorts of tags, thank you so much @virshiral 🌿💚
This is a great activity in procrastination (but I am currently working on chapter 3 of A Witness to My Crimes and chapter 69 of The Theory of Being, I promise.)
I am going to try and choose one chapter of a few different fics, which is a little difficult to narrow down on some more than others (looking at you, The Theory of Being).
From The Theory of Being, Chapter 8 (To Break Chains):
The song continued and began to crest. A buildup of emotion and sound at its peak. Wait, no. This wasn't right. This never happened. The song was new to her, one that never rang through the halls of the Forgotten.
I chose this chapter for my longfic because it was the scene that popped into my mind that sort of inspired the entire story.
I was driving down the road and a song (Theory of Being by Audiomachine) came up on my shuffle, and I had a daydream-y kind of moment with Fen'harel at a masquerade and the thought of 'what if Lavellan was a Forgotten One?'
So reaching that chapter and writing out that vision, it'll probably remain as one of my favorites.
Dragon Age - Explicit - Solas x Lavellan
From A Witness to My Crimes, Chapter 2 (Payback's a Bitch):
More flashes. Like an old film running off its tracks. Screaming. Riley yelling his name as she clawed at the ground. He never felt helpless before and he fucking hated it.
Granted there are only two chapters to choose from in regards to this one but c'est la vie.
I had been mulling around dabbling outside of the Dragon Age fandom for awhile, and had done some one-shots here and there but this one is turning out to be one of my favorites. The tone change in terms of what I am used to writing has been fun, leaning into a toxic dynamic and playing around there has been great.
I am really proud of how I meshed the past and present in this chapter, along with the fine line between intimacy and possession later on in the chapter.
The Boys - Explicit - Soldier Boy x Cataclysm
From One Nug Short of Sensible, Chapter 3 (A Nug Worth Keepin'):
Her palms felt cold against his clammy cheeks. All he could think was how pretty she was. A light, purposeful pat refocused him, bringing his attention back to her while a weak chuckle dropped from her lips, "You can tell me I'm pretty later. Can't check out on me now, cowboy. Gotta let me gloat about this later."
The first of my Rhela / Geldauran stories in a multi-chapter. There is something about these two that has captured my heart so so much. I am decidedly not normal about them in any way (gods, look at how much commissioned art they have now...) and had low key made me the 'cowboy person' in a few writing circles which is... endlessly hilarious to me for a variety of reasons.
I wanted their attraction to be instantaneous but both of them trying to ignore it for as long as they can. This story was meant to be a one-shot, turned into 3 chapters and is just about my god reincarnation modern AU Geldauran (as a Texan-style Sheriff) meeting his eventual Undersheriff and love of his life.
Dragon Age - Teen - Rhela Ghilain x Geldauran
From This Forgotten Binding, Chapter 8 (Banal'rasen or Mien'harel):
Hope that began to crawl underneath his skin. Hope that was broken, and bruised. Like a soldier who could only pull themselves forward with their fingers. Clawing at the dirt beneath them. But that hope was there, alive, and refusing to surrender to the idea that the course of his life was already decided.
I love this entire story for so many reasons and I truly wish I could share it with more people. It's from my first fandom event (summer DABB 2025!) and it was my first dive into a true AU.
Forgotten Gods, god reincarnations, modern Thedas (with magic!), museums, universities, archaeology, the works. It had so many things crammed into it and I am so immensely proud of it.
This chapter (much like my chapter chosen for The Theory of Being) contains the scene that sort of kicked off the entire idea. A walk through a museum of relics owned by the Forgotten Ones.
Dragon Age - Explicit - Solas/Fen'harel x Isathe/Aseradiva
From Mending Strings of Loss, Chapter 2 (Confronting Fears):
About ten minutes after their arrival, as Cullen was passing a message to a scout, his door swung open violently. Ellana standing in the doorway, both the Commander and the scout jumped at the noise.
The Inquisitor pointed to the door, "Out, I need to speak with Commander Cullen alone." Maker's breath, she is still mad. She also had him cornered. The scout made a swift exit and every part of Cullen wished he could follow.
I chose this one as it appears to be the first one I finished for the Dragon Age fandom? It was a short, 2 chapter piece. Some of my early early work but I also love it as something to look back on and see how I have changed in terms of my story telling, and own writing ability.
It also isn't Solavellan, which is fun! And I truly enjoy torturing Cullen (affectionately).
Dragon Age - Mature - Cullen Rutherford x Inquisitor Lavellan
Tagging people I know have a few works they can choose from, and that I think would enjoy this?
@vanillastrange @theriothag @dayntee @fadetouchedlurker @iamsuperconfused @mishwanders @prettypavus @crittadownunder @magicalmysmalin @exia-1 + anyone I definitely forgot and wishes to do this. <3
Rules: A photo of your OC, 6 or more photos that fit how they are when they are in love, and 3-4 songs.
Power Over Me by Dermot Kennedy
Call and I'll rush out, all out of breath now.
You've got that power of me, my, my.
Everything I hold dear resides in those eyes.
Can't Help Falling in Love - DARK by Tommee Profitt, brooke
Wise men say only fools rush in.
But I can't help falling in love with you.
Red Velvet by Jutes, Ari Abdul
Feel you in my lungs, you got me strung out.
Running through my veins just like a bloodhound.
Where you going? I don't wanna come down.
Baby, don't go, baby, don't go.
My mind and body at war,
but my heart just wanna be yours.
(Bonus) Theory of Being by Audiomachine, Stuart Roslyn
Rules: Reply with your favorite five fics that you’ve written, then pass on to at least five other writers.
#5 - The Theory of Being
Isathe (Forgotten One) x Solas | Dragon Age
I would be remiss if I didn't include my biggest/most popular one.
Summary: Isathe was an ancient elf, a member of the Forgotten Ones and awakened years before the Breach before being pulled into the Inquisition. Hiding herself from the prying eyes of those who would condemn her for her past, the wolf that haunts her dreams and the unsettling gaze of the apostate elf who appeared to know more than he let on.
#4 - Blasphemy
Lilith x Morpheus | Sandman
I just think this one is neat.
Summary: Lilith and church really don't get along, Morpheus helps that.
#3 - This Forgotten Binding
Isathe x Solas | Modern AU, Dragon Age
My 2025 DABB fic, I love it so much. I love this world so much. I enjoyed worldbuilding.
Summary: The Gods of Elvhenan were once unified under one banner until the Forgotten Ones left to form their own pantheon, waging a millennia long, bloody rebellion in the process.
In modern Thedas, Professor Solas Bleddyn, a reincarnation of Fen'harel, meets Isathe, a field arcanist and feels an impossible pull with echoes from his past life. Drawn together by relics, memories and dreams, Solas finds himself facing an impossible truth: the woman he's falling for is a reincarnation of the love of his life, but awakening her past could cost them both everything.
#2 - Decorum
Kess Velwood x Percy De Rolo | Critical Role
This was another Kinktober prompt. It didn't do overly well on AO3 but I still like it.
Summary: Percy and an old childhood friend finally figure their shit out.
#1 - The Ostagar Drawl
Rhela Ghilain x Geldauran | Modern AU, Dragon Age
I just need people to be as obsessed with Sheriff Geldy like I am.
Summary: A teaser for the hot, Texas-coded Geldauran you never asked for but always needed - and his girlfriend.
Rhela is mad at Geldauran for being overprotective, he makes it up to her.
I have far too much to choose from, and it was a bit overwhelming so I am narrowing it to "my favorite thing I've written this year (so far)".
My favorite thing I've written so far this year is One Nug Short of Sensible. I am completely, head over heels in love with my modern AU version of Geldauran (Forgotten One, Sheriff of Ostagar) and his love interest Rhela. I wrote a short story in how they met, and how she came to work for him.
But, I think my favorite part of that story was (spoilers) the last chapter where he is essentially OD-ing. Angst, humor and hallucinations.
So if you like cowboys, Sheriffs, modern AUs and god reincarnations - I got you.
(bonus favorite below)
And because I can cheat and do what I want (or I got tagged twice so two favorites right?), here's a bonus favorite from last year. It was the first event in any fandom I've ever participated in, so This Forgotten Binding from the Dragon Age Big Bang 2025 has a special place in my heart.
Modern AU with god reincarnations, and the Forgotten Ones. It was my first attempt at a real AU and now I'm hooked.
I ended up writing so many verses and parables for my DABB work, and one of my favorites was titled the Grief of Fen'harel, which Solas translates himself after it was found in a locked temple to the Forgotten Ones.
(see full art on the work, done by the fantastically talented @mabelaart)
