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henlo !! i am not dead & still very much alive, still on a hiatus for two more weeks. once my winter term is over i will be getting back to writing !!
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northvow.
THE WAR OF THE FIVE KINGS, the maesters are calling it — with wolves and stags and lions claiming their blood right to the iron throne from every side. on the wall jon snow is unburdened of such POLITICS ( what rights does a bastard son of a lord have to commentate? ) — although he’d listened carefully as commander mormont reported the latest news. he holds his allegiances, though, however secret. how could he not, when his own father died on that altar? ❝ yet you follow a king with no crown, ❞ offers the crow as he watches hetha through a measured gaze. the wildling woman is beautiful and FIERCE and wild and smart, and jon finds himself increasingly curious to understand her mind and her ways. ❝ what makes mance rayder more WORTHY than the rest? ❞
&. SHE SCOFFS , ❝ 𝐀 𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐃𝐎𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐀 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 . ❞ gaze remains fastened , pale grey irises appearing ᴇᴛʜᴇʀᴇᴀʟ as they echo the dance of a roaring fire’s blaze . his perspective is one might expect 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒅 by any northman born south of the wall . what is a crown , but a fancy hat crafted gold or silver &. set with precious stones ? no more than an embellished piece of woman’s jewelry , attached RIDICULOUS meanings of status &. regality by avaricious men . amusement pulls soft lips &. wildling’s 𝑔𝑜𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑙𝑦 𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑑 head of hair shakes .
❝ 𝐀 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐒 𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐄 when people 𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚘𝚜𝚎 to follow him . when he proves his strength &. his convictions are worth dying for , when he would risk his own life , for that of his people . ❞
❝ WE ARE NOT CALLED FREEFOLK FOR NOTHING , 𝙲𝚁𝙾𝚆 . no one tells us when to wake up in the morning , what to do , or where to shit . we follow 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐑𝐀𝐘𝐃𝐄𝐑 not only because he does not govern with laws or rules , but because he is the only man to succeed in keeping us all from 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐬 . ❞
𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐘 𝐖𝐀𝐈𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐎̈𝐊 !
you know how wild you are.
Edna St. Vincent Millay, from Menses: Collected Poems (via scrcngcti)
vredeir.
IT OCCURS TO IVAR HOW THIS IS SOMETHING HE HAS TALKED ABOUT TO SOMEONE ELSE NOT TOO LONG AGO— an unexpected but vivid recurrence of past days back in york, across the sea. ( he’s been fond of these kind of conversations. ) & with a look that radiates superiority ( direct, probing eye contact and shoulders back with an exposed neck, ) he watches her with deliberately raised eyebrows. ‘ why would you waste time talking about stories people tell about other people ? people they probably have never met. it’s far too easy to tell lies and curse them. the true cowards are those who believe them though. ’ & yet ivar leans back with exaggerated casualness, clasping both of his gloved hands on top of his legs. ‘ i want to see the murder of my mother avenged. i don’t believe that’s cruel. it’s cruel to murder someone when they have turned their back on you. when they carry no weapon and are not given a chance to die honorably. i am not doing any of these things. ’ again, he shrugs as though none of his words carry any true grudge, ( if it wasn’t for his gaze that is challenging and full of judgement. ) ‘ kingship is not exactly what i have been looking for in kattegat. the throne tends not to be very faithful. if i could, i would go back to england for more raids. ’
♛. 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐒 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐀 𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐒 & births a vicious never ending cycle , an eye for an eye , tooth for a tooth , one life for the taking of another . if ivar were to kill lagertha , then bjorn ironside would declare war upon ivar . round & round it would go . VENGEANCE is always fair means of viking retribution ; his reasoning does not fall entirely deaf upon the ylgr’s ears . his mother had died dishonorably , lagertha had killed her dishonorably , revenge is about preserving one’s honor , she agrees , 𝙱𝚄𝚃 𝙰𝙻𝚂𝙾 𝙳𝙸𝚂𝙰𝙶𝚁𝙴𝙴𝚂 . perhaps hetha’s ( biased ) rationale is where their perspectives jaggedly divide . who had usurped whom first ?? aslaug did not have to become queen , or marry ragnar . she felt no remorse in stealing another’s husband or title , or guilt for any shame she may have brought to lagertha’s name . king ragnar too , was partially to blame , but he is in valhalla . these are thoughts which will ever remain aurally subdued in ivar’s presence . queen aslaug was his mother , she believes he would likely see no other position or care for accepting things for what they are & moving on from it . a waste of breath , to argue with a grieving son .
❝ i believe only what i see . if you truly do not desire to be a king & have such little faith in your people’s loyalty , why not let ubbe or hvitserk rule over kattegat ?? surely , your brothers can be trusted , no ?? unless there is something about being KING which entices you to continue taking on such unwanted responsibilities . you want to raid , then go raid . lagertha is no longer queen , you have your revenge , why let this continue ?? ❞ grey hues never once waver & while she slightly fears repercussions of loosening her tongue & speaking true , she hopes he can discern that despite differences or whatever ill picture she might have painted of him within odin’s eye , that she is merely making an honest attempt to UNDERSTAND his convictions .
“The space between life and death. That’s where we are the most alive.”
— Floki (Vikings - 4x07)
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𝐇𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐀'𝐒 𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐀𝐒 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐔𝐁𝐁𝐄. They had successfully had their revenge for Ragnar’s death at the hands of Aelle and taken york, and Ubbe foolishly had made his way into the wolves den and had not come out unscathed.While her opinion mattered, he was getting it far too late. He had already made the mistake of believing he could achieve his goals of a truce between viking and Saxon and take back the land owed to them by King Ecbert. Her honesty like a heated blade through his Ego, as if his injuries weren’t torment enough of his impulsive actions. There’s hesitance in the way he leans back into his chair, legs spreading while arm casually dangles over the back at an angle sucking his teeth in momentary frustration as she speaks her truth.
After all, he had asked for it. Requesting that she speak her truth and he speak his own. Unfortunately as it turns out hers was far more reasonable and made far more sense than his own. “ It is true what they say. Women really are smarter than men.” Frustration and playfulness are apparent in the tone of his voice, a mixture of emotions knowing just how right she had been to claim him foolish as well as Ivar. Yet Ivar would see no reasoning in the thoughts of a shield maiden, only of his Gods and himself. Not even Ubbe and Hvitserk could coast him from his determination to raid all of England. There’s a slight tilt of his attention towards her, curious and yet all knowing. Had she worried about him? Was that fear in her eyes at the thought of his death? Perhaps he was only seeing what he wanted to and she was merely observing his reckless behavior. “ We do not all see the same way Hetha. Yes, I do believe your strategy would be the better of the three, but I do not want to kill them all. What I want is an alliance and what they promised my Father. ”
Amusement replaces confusion as body shifts so that he could lean forward with elbow to knee as an arm reaches out and the palm of his hand is placed over hers. Delicate digits have taken the nape of his neck with a gentle pull so that soft lips could place a comforting kiss between brows. Whatever decision he would make she was on board, no matter what he did, she had made it clear she would follow as she did Ragnar and Lagertha. There is a moment between the kiss and her retreat that he wants to rest his forehead against hers, to keep her close for just a moment longer. There is comfort in her presence, like a weight is being lifted from his shoulders, and he knows that while Ivar has come to lead their Army and the Saxons have refused to make truce that everything in some way or another would eventually turn in their favor. They only need to have faith that the Gods will provide. “ We should return to Kattegat. ”
♛. ❝ 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐊𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐓 , you would allow your brother to declare himself sole leader of the great army , without putting up a fight ?? ❞ the shieldmaiden finds his unlikely suggestion difficult to believe , & instinctively , she questions his decision , features adorning surprise . as the oldest ragnarsson beneath bjorn , he falls next in line as heir . 𝙷𝙴 𝙲𝙾𝚄𝙻𝙳 𝙰𝚃 𝙻𝙴𝙰𝚂𝚃 𝚃𝚁𝚈 , instead of tucking his tail between his legs so quickly in his failure , but she says no more , her opinions & truths obsolete . he sounds resolute in his belief that they should sail for home & the ylgr has already promised her loyalty to him over his younger siblings , regardless of her sentiments .
this is likely the outcome ivar wanted , for ubbe & hvitserk to appear weak & poorly suited to lead their people , despite their honorable intentions . an excuse to get them out of his way . delicate jawline works at the thought & in silence ghostly grey eyes lit by flames’ reflections scour his bruised veneer . a long , drawn breath , she sighs , defeated . ❝ fine . ❞ she does not look forward to the realities which lie ahead . between his telling ivar of his plans for departure & a wife who eagerly awaits her husband’s return , she is both ireful & worrisome . there is hardly anything for the she - wolf in kattegat , despite any sweet declarations ubbe might have made . words were wind . they could dock their boats & his feelings swiftly change with the breeze once more upon seeing margrethe .
❝ . . . although , there is little waiting for me there . when do we leave ?? ❞ exposed gaze averts from him & she grasps silver cup from table , washing down murmured insecurities with christian wine . there were more important matters than the trivial ones which discomfort her ; tensions between aslaug’s sons & lagertha were unresolved before they had set sail for england . ubbe had tried to kill her . at this point , if it were to ever come down to choosing between either of them , hetha would rather drown at sea . ❝ do you have a plan ?? ❞
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𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐋𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄. Similar to the way Ragnar had been impulsive. Always moving in for the kill before the perfect strategy could be made. Although his actions had always seemed to favor him. Gods giving the ex farmer more than he could have ever dreamed of. ‘ Hmph. ’ He breathe’s with amusement, a calm glacial gaze permanently fixated on the sheildmaiden before him. “ Is there something you know about Margrethe that I don’t? Is she not a suitable wife for me? ” There’s rhetoric in the way he questions her, although genuinely seeking an answer knowing that deep down in the pit of his stomach he could sense the mistake he had made. A fool for lust, masquerading as love.
Hvitserk and Ubbe had shared her, that alone should have informed him of everything he needed to know about his young bride, and yet he still believed he had loved her. Time away had not proven difficult for him, and only brought him that much closer to Hetha, even after a year of separation. He could see her now, standing on a battlefield not so far behind, thick with blood. The glint of her sword had been blinding, yet he smiled nonetheless as memories of their time spent together what seemed like centuries ago, would flood back like the ocean in a vengeful storm.
Calloused thumb will graze the tender flesh of her cheek as he searches her eyes for more answers. It was true, Margrethe had been a mistake, and with her newly found ambitions was showing Ubbe her true nature every day, pushing him further from her love and her loyalty all the same. Courage rests dormant inside of the son of Ragnar, descendant of Odin. Courage to tame the wolf she desires to keep just far enough away from him that it’s out of his reach. There’s a brief momentary regret as tips of nose brush and she’s casually pressing hand to chest to distance herself from him. At this point, he’s willing to do anything to rid himself of Margarethe and explore a land uncharted. “ What would you have me do? ”
♛. 𝐈𝐓 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐓 , margrethe has entertained ALL the sons of ragnar prior to her union with ubbe & even still there were whispers of his & hvitserk’s continuing compromise . the she - wolf does not know anything more than what has befallen her keen ears ; but even that is enough to conclude she is not fit to be his wife . ivories graze tongue’s tip , then nestle into lower lips’ plushness midst brief pause . expression plainly speaking for her , raven brows raised & grey eyes annexing in fleeting ascension , admiring moon’s illumination prior seeking his pale blues through darkness once more . ❝ no . i am sure she makes a fine wife . although , i never took you as one for sharing . ❞ timbre fashioning parody , she bridles a biting smirk as jealousy’s curves threaten its emergence .
she knows she cannot place him entirely at fault . at every advance the shieldmaiden both conceded & receded feelings held for one another in the same breath , games played to protect her heart . fire & ice , hetha could never provide him her constant warmth , no . NOT UNTIL SHE WAS CERTAIN he could be entrusted with it . too late for that . choosing the slave girl hastily over something beyond her control was indicative of that . hers was not the bow which shot the fatal arrow into his mother's back , yet her alliances with aslaug’s usurper RASHLY drove him to wed another .
since news of his marriage , she tried convincing herself their stars were crossed , but it seems the gods have other plans in mind . such a wicked game they play . her emotions lurching somewhere betwixt a palm's desire to strike away the amusement trimming his mien & 𝙺𝙸𝚂𝚂𝙸𝙽𝙶 𝙷𝙸𝙼 𝚄𝙽𝚃𝙸𝙻 𝚃𝙷𝙴𝙸𝚁 𝙻𝚄𝙽𝙶𝚂 𝙰𝚁𝙴 𝙻𝙴𝙵𝚃 𝙱𝚁𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙷𝙻𝙴𝚂𝚂 . instinct howls , she should shove him aside & tread for the solitude of her tent , but her boots remain firmly planted , their eyes remain depthlessly fastened & smaller hands gently grasp his . as quickly as she pushed him away , she reels him near again .
❝ i do not know , i am not the one who is married . what i do know , is that i refuse to become anyone’s mistress , or a passing ship in the night . & i refuse to become like ragnar & lagertha , or even bjorn & torvi , look at them , drifting apart . i do not want that . i would rather be alone , than with a man who thinks only with his cock & is incapable of making up his mind . ❞ fingers quietly squeeze , words hissed discreetly despite their heavy weight . she leaves no room for confusion midst her response . by the end of tonight’s encounter , he would know precisely where she stands . ❝ i think that i have always felt deeply for you ubbe , but unless your wife dies or you are to divorce , 𝗜 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗬 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗜 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗬𝗥𝗘 . ❞
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