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Baldur's Gate (Video Games)

Old Breaks

by Asidian

But it is not just the cold that ails the man, Halsin is certain.And after all, he ought to know. He’s trained in his art for centuries. He knows the way a body ought to move, and he knows, too, the way it looks when pain hampers that movement. Halsin has eased patients through their recovery and beyond, and he knows all too well the brief hesitations and understated clumsiness that comes of trying to cover the ache of old injuries.Astarion hides them better than most.

General 8k words 2 ch Complete 1.7k kudos

Blood Drinking · Caretaking · Chronic Pain · Cold Weather· +8 more

Baldur's Gate (Video Games)

Desperate Measures

by Asidian

"I think Scratch is coming down with something," says Karlach the next morning, and Astarion, who's in the midst of packing up for the day's travel, drops the pillow he's attempting to make space for.When he glances over, he sees that Karlach is knelt in the dirt beside the dog, cupping his face in both hands and peering deeply into his eyes.Astarion can see right away what she means; the dog looks a little distant, the wag of his tail a bit clumsier than usual.With a pang of alarm, Astarion considers that three sips of blood is, perhaps, more than enough for a creature that size to feel the effects the following day.

Teen 7.3k words 3 ch Complete 1.1k kudos

Misunderstandings · Starvation · Self-Worth Issues · Shadowlands· +5 more

Baldur's Gate (Video Games)

An Act of Mercy

by Asidian

Now the only sound is the pathetic whimpering of the man still strapped to the table, wet with his own blood, sans eyes and sans tongue. Does he even know they’re here? It’s hard to say. He’s jerking and crying and thrashing, still, tearing the skin at his wrists in his efforts to get away. Astarion schools his face into something unaffected, and he carefully doesn’t look at the man. He’s seen a thousand scenes just like this one. He’s lived them.

Teen 1.8k words 1 ch Complete 929 kudos

Torture · Past Torture · Blood and Injury · Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD· +6 more

Baldur's Gate (Video Games)

A Pleasant Evening

by Asidian

"Oi," says Karlach, tone warm with suppressed laughter. She jostles against Astarion companionably, now that her engine is finally repaired. "Get a room, you two." Wyll flusters, glancing aside, and Astarion laughs at him – leans in to peer up from half-lidded eyes. "Yes, darling," he croons. "Shall we get a room?"

Teen 2.3k words 1 ch Complete 857 kudos

Starvation · Finger Sucking · Attempted Seduction · Blood Drinking· +6 more

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (TV)+2

We rise again - at Dawn

by Rosemarie_221

This fic is inspired by all the tiktoks I've seen comparing Aerion and Jace, cause I agree they really do look alike.-------‐-"Where am I?" Jace whispered through his hazy thoughts and that chilling cold that shook his bones.The man frowned at him."We are in Lord Ashford's Castle, son," he answered, concern etched into his features.He looked at Jace like that was supposed to tell him something, to jog a memory in his brain, but it didn't and he could do nothing but stare back blankly. He shook his head, and it felt unbearably heavy. He didn't know where he was, and he was surrounded by strangers. He had to find out, make sense of things. The room started spinning and he knew what would come next. "No, I...who are you?" he managed to croak out, frustrated. "Don't play dumb with me now Aerion, I'm your father," Jace barely still heard through the ringing in his ears, before everything turned black.

Teen 16k words 7 / ? ch In progress 856 kudos

Aerion falls on his head · Baelor "Breakspear" Targaryen Lives · Didn’t decide who yet · Dunk almost kills Aerion· +20 more

Baldur's Gate (Video Games)

Keeping the Cold at Bay

by Asidian

The Shadowlands are wretchedly cold, and Astarion knows cold.He's been cold in ways that ache, these past two hundred years – cold in ways that get down to the bone, deep and shivering and inevitable.

General 1.1k words 1 ch Complete 554 kudos

Cold · Darkness · Shadowlands · Past Abuse· +4 more

Wicked - All Media Types+2

What We Became

by waterfallsilverberry

In the mysterious Shadowlands of Ev, where outcasts seek sanctuary, Elphaba has built a quiet life in exile with Fiyero and Chistery. But when Boq crosses the Deadly Desert seeking answers about the magic that transformed him into tin, both must confront whether understanding can grow in the space between curse and salvation. Some transformations can't be undone - but perhaps they can be forgiven.

Teen 35k words 3 ch Complete 114 kudos

Romance · Drama & Romance · Reconciliation · Love· +35 more

World of Warcraft

To The Shadowlands

by Angry_Moth

After Jaina killed Sylvanas to ensure peace on Azeroth, she never thought she'd see the banshee again.Turns out she was horribly wrong...

Teen 18k words 13 ch Complete 113 kudos

Canon-Typical Violence · Minor Character Death · Non-Graphic Violence · Past Character Death· +2 more

World of Warcraft

Wranduin Week 2020

by Onity

Day 1: Betrayal : The king hesitated, but then succumbed to whatever peril he fought in his mind. “Charm me.”Day 2: Arranged Marriage: “Father,” Anduin finally settled. “I want you to arrange my marriage.”Day 3: First Meeting: “My name is Tiffin.” She said. “Tiffin Wrynn.” Wrathion froze. “I’m told you’re looking for my son.”Day 4:Day 5:Day 6:Day 7:

Teen 11k words 3 / ? ch In progress 88 kudos

Angst with a Happy Ending · Arranged Marriage · Betrayal · Family Feels· +8 more