These characters have been requested on my Instagram c:

early days

He don't need you anymore, Tarvitz. He won't listen your sighs about Loken anymore 🐦✨

I know that it was supposed to be a serious moment but when Tarvitz said "a virus bomb??", all I could think about was the "Beyonce??" meme

Do you think Lucius was jealous of Saul's battle brothership with Garro?

Pre-Heresy Lucius is an insecure guy through and through. He knows he's really, really excellent at one thing and that's the only thing he wants to be recognised for. It's not for nothing that his gamerules mention that he was mocked by his brothers for how good-looking he is (and in a legion of perfectly proportioned men, that's quite a feat!). This mockery has certainly contributed to the fact that he defines himself even more than the rest of the Emperor's Children by his perfection in battle. Because that is something he has achieved himself and was not randomly distributed in the genetic lottery. (Of course, this also ensures that he later tries all the harder not to be pretty. Only to then regret it, entrance Hathor Maat stage left, etc, etc …)

All this preamble just for: In contrast, Saul is a self-contained team player. Far too unambitious for a son of Fulgrim, but a gifted strategist and empath. He works with what he has - and he has Lucius (among others). A very effective tool which, although difficult to control, can achieve astonishingly good results if used correctly. And a tool that has decided that it is incredibly fond of Saul.

So Saul has to constantly juggle the fact that Lucius wants to shine on the one hand, but also has a lot of destructive potential on the other. That really is very high maintenance!

Garro on the other hand is …. errr … there. Yes, definitely. Uncomplicated, effective and - in direct comparison to Lucius - very, very predictable.

I suppose, lore-wise, this friendship is supposed to represent the fact that Saul simply needs a break from time to time. I can't explain it any other way.

For Lucius, it's probably much, much more incomprehensible. What does Saul want with this astartes version of unflavoured porridge?

Is he really jealous? It's hard to say. In the sense that Lucius is jealous of everything that draws Saul's attention away from him, probably yes. But really deep down? Probably not, as he can think of absolutely no reason why Garro should be even the slightest bit more interesting than him.

Slightly disgusted amazement? Shaking his head as to why Saul doesn't look for something better? Anger that boredom apparently has a certain appeal? That could be it!

Saul Tarvitz for @/Korvius_Vassago on twitter

fifth request from the six fanarts challenge

Saul Tarvitz sketch 👀

Not gonna lie, all the time I had in mind the Lucius/Saul fanfics by @ladymirdan and I was like "this lil boi M U S T be the most beautiful mf on earth"

I found this excerpt in the Liber Hereticus:

Yes, Saul's last thoughts were of Lucius, and the latter's betrayal caused Tarvitz the worst pain he had ever felt.

No, I definitely didn't take 4th degree emotional damage from a couple of sentences, haha, ofc not...

I will boop Saqqara and Arrian specifically 💕🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

At least Saqqara may even appreciate it, if it is followed up by a short prayer.

More boop-reactions:

Boop some Saul-cake!

I haven’t finished Sanguinius: The Great Angel yet, but I got this this point in the audiobook and had to snag the e-book so I could share this priceless exchange. No plot spoilers, just snark.

Sanguinius: “The captain, Tarvitz - he gave us great kindness when we first arrived.”

Horus: “Yes, they’re not all complete arseholes.”

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who truly protects

So Tarvitz and Garro are definitely lovers right? Like, I finished the third book (emotionally devastated btw) and like, they have that energy to their interactions

[fic] A Question, A Wager

Title: A Question, A Wager Series: Warhammer 30,000/40,000 Pairing: Nathaniel Garro/Saul Tarvitz Characters: Nathaniel Garro, Saul Tarvitz Word Count: 1194 Story Summary:

It wasn't love at first sight - it was love at first shot. And if Garro and Tarvitz want to do something about those feelings, they'll have to survive Preaxior first.

Notes: Written for Fic In A Box 2023

Read it at Ao3