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People who are like “keep your song, we have this random 2017 FB comment from SJM” are so funny bc it’s like, ok!
We will keep our song…
And we’ll keep the books, and SJM’s recent interviews, and Pinterest boards, and Time Magazine, and People, and Business Insider, and Today.
The song didn’t confirm Elriel for us. Guilty as Sin was just some fun sprinkles on top of an already massive Elriel sundae. But that’s the thing about actually having canon support your ship, you can celebrate the fun, random little things too!
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So SJM just posted guilty as sin by taylor swift on her ig stories. People please go read the lyrics. If that’s not an elriel soft launch then idk what it is 😭
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I just reread ACOSF, and Elain being kidnapped by Hybern was mentioned 14 times.
14 Times!
Miss Sarah wanted us to KNOW it is important.
Chile please. It’s so obvious.
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“He brought you a present.”
“And that entitles him to my time, my affections?”
“But he is a good male.”
“And that entitles him to my time, my affections?”
“He cares for you.”
“And that entitles him to my time, my affections?”
No. No it doesn’t.
He could be a Saint and it still wouldn’t.
I’m tired of people glorifying this guy and ignoring what he’s done too.
I’m tired of people saying “she needs to give him a chance!”
She does not.
She doesn’t want him. It’s obvious.
The irony of people dick riding the whole entitlement schpeel regarding Az but when it’s L and E all the sudden he is entitled to her affections because he’s a “nice guy.”
I’m sorry I’m a little heated lol. This isn’t meant to be taken too seriously.
But at the same time it is.
#Apologies this is a rant#elriel#pro elriel#pro elain#i thought it was obvious#anti e/ucien#I won’t lie I’m growing to dislike Lucien more by the day because of others#and I know I’m not supposed to let people ruin characters for me but they still do
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thinking about when elain says "you came for me" at hybern's camp like my girl probably didn't think anyone would notice she was gone didn't think anyone would come after her :(
(they will never make me hate you elain <3)
#elain archeron#pro elain#elriel#pro elriel#acotar#azriel and elain#sarah j maas#azriel#i thought it was obvious#elriel endgame
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“I see so much potential for Lucien and Elain”
Where?
There has not been a single scene in 2 novels and 1 novella since we found out they were mates that alludes to any potential at all?
They haven’t even had one conversation where Feyre isn’t there carrying it? He lives on the other side of Prythian? Can't stand to be around her? She wants to leave the room each time he's there? Specifically sits away from him? Like where is the potential other than some sort of imagery (which I'll get to)? It ain't there.
“I can’t imagine a single conversation happening between Elain and Azriel”
Really?
They had one the first day they met. Talking about flying.
Not to mention on Solstice they stayed up to talk to each other when everyone else went to bed.
How do we know they didn’t talk when they were in the garden together?
“Azriel just stifles Elain. She’s just a damsel in distress”
You sure?
He literally gave her the knife he had literally never let anyone touch in 500 years to protect herself? Cassian didn’t want Nesta finding the troves either? Are we trying to say that a man who wants to protect a women is suddenly.. unattractive? Like idk about you, but I would love for a bat boy to save me lol. Or tell me not to do something for my safety. But okay.
“It’s just lust”
Let’s not even go there because a male willing to participate in a blood duel and renouncing his own religion is not just trying to have sex
“Lucien is the son of Helion and Elain needs sun!”
Ya?
Well Lucien has never had sun imagery. It’s fire from his Autumn Court heritage and in Hybern he released himself with SPELLS. Feyre was actually the person to cast out a bright light to break the wards, and we find out later that it’s a gift from the Dawn court. Lucien tells us this. Lucien has fire magic and is a spell cleaver, not the sun. ELAIN is the sun. Day court does not equal sun for Lucien. Sorry.
“Elain will never accept Azriel’s profession”
Oh?
Pretty sure she’s already accepted everyone in the Night Court. They all have jobs that are borderline sus. And considering the countless instances where we see Elain is actually very observant, I’m sure she knows what he does, yet she still leans into his touch. Not to mention Mr. fashion police Cassian also tells us that Elain is not a loyal dog. That she saw everything Nesta did and understood. Doesn't seem like she's not accepting to me.
"Azriel just wants a mate!!"
Seriously?
If the male wants a mate why would he bother spending time with a female he knows has one? Why wouldn't he be sailing around Prythian looking for her? Because she sure as shit isn't in the Night Court. And let's be honest, I don't think he will even be getting a mate if it's not Elain through some sort of different bond. Because there is no one in canon right now that could be his mate, and we only have 2 more novels and 1 novella left. And his book is next. Apparently we can all agree on that, but can't accept Elain is also getting the next book, aka their book together. And no, Gwyn is not his mate, because it would have already snapped into place. We had an 800 page book where they were in the vicinity of each other through all the training monologues (so maybe more 400 pages) and it didn't happen? Rhys knew before they left under the mountain. Literally happened at the end of the book. Cassian knew the first day he met Nesta. Lucien knew the second Elain took her first breath lol... it's not happening.
"Elain should be with Lucien and they would be High Lord and Lady of Day Court!!"
Ew?
You want to kill off Helion??? I want the novella to be about him and the Lady of Autumn tbh (even though it's likely Mor). Like? No, I need some sort of scene with Helion in each remaining book. I need more of him, biblically and spiritually. Also, have we forgotten “You can not resent my decision to lead a small quiet life..” ??? Elain said this in ACOSF to Nesta, like, do you think this girl wants to be High Lady all of a sudden? No. She doesn't.
"Elain needs to give Lucien a chance!!"
Why?
I swear everyone who says this has never been in that "Oh, well he's just such a nice guy!! Give him a chance" type of situation. Like why should I? WHY SHOULD SHE? He literally was an accomplice in her human life being stripped away from her. Should they end up being friends? Yes. Together romantically? No. If she doesn't want to give him a chance, which she clearly doesn't, then she doesn't need to. Stop diminishing choice in character arcs. Her whole arc, with Azriel and Lucien, is centred around choice in the first place.
"Azriel's shadows danced for Gwyn, so they are endgame"
Huh?
Don't get me wrong, the shadows are a part of Azriel, but I don't think they literally determine his life for him. Actually, I know this 100%. His shadows are under his command. Also, they danced for her breath, not Gwyn. Which is weird. Not to mention his shadows alert him in times of trouble and to gain information. Is it not weird they didn't alert him that she was there? Like that's not being wing-shadowy, that's screaming something sus is going on. (And no, I'm not anti-gwyn or even saying she's evil. Is she a lightsinger? Probably. The evidence is there. Does it mean she's bad? No.)
"Azriel's shadows hide from Elain, so they can't be together"
Lol?
Again, are Azriel's shadows the ones that command him? Or does he command them? And his shadows have disappeared for half of the IC. They disappear when there is no threat. They disappear when he doesn't want them there. Pretty sure Azriel's whole character doesn't just revolve around shadows. Sure, they are a huge part of his identity so far, but do we truly think that he wants to be reduced to them? Doubt it. He's probably had a very hard time coming to terms with the fact people have always looked at him differently because of it. I wouldn't be surprised if him becoming a Shadowsinger (since they came to him later in life in the dungeon) was a result of unfathomable trauma. Azriel does not only equal shadows only. We just don't know him yet.
"The BC sunk Eriel"
Truly?
You mean the bonus chapter where Azriel was about to get on his knees for a taste? The bonus chapter where Elain was giving him offer and permission? The bonus chapter where Rhys was the reason they DIDN'T actually kiss? The bonus chapter where Rhys became their obstacle and lifted the stakes not only on a personal level (with Elain thinking she was rejected, with Az and Rhys having a wedge between them) and politically (the potential downfall with god knows how many courts since Lucien is a drifter and the human lands)? Like we need the stakes!!!! This is what makes it worthwhile to read?? Forbidden romance? That should be enough intrigue. Plus anyone who genuinely thinks an author would write a male character willing to drop to his knees for a female (we've seen this with both Rhys and Cassian btw) only to have him move on in the next book is just idk. It's not possible. It would be so UNROMANTIC for them not to end up together. Like I would never forget Azriel wanted Elain's coochie so bad only to end up with someone else??? Ya, that's not romantic.
"Elain and Tamlin would be perfect mates"
Throws Up
So Elain is going to go to the only court where there is no gardening because the HL magic keeps everything in eternal bloom, only to shack up with her sister's ex who that same sister almost married and her mates ex best friend? Make it make sense. You're truly showing your hatred for stereotypical feminine qualities my friend. Tamlin needs some time to lick his wombs and maybe learn how to cook. He needs to stop isolating himself. And again, Elain is not his mate. Also, let's just add Elain is not ever leaving the Night Court. The series is about the Archeron sisters, and her sister is the literal High Lady of NC, not to mention her other sister is mated to the Illyrian General. Like be for real right now.
The End. 🌹🗡❤️🦇
#eriel#pro eriel#elain x azriel#elain#anti gwynriel#anti elucien#i thought it was obvious#it is sarah#just clearly not for everyone
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In My Opinion
If Elain chooses Lucien, then it will not be for herself and nothing will ever convince me otherwise.
Elain choosing Lucien would ruin absolutely everything about her character arc. Elucien would ruin whatever is left of the acotar series. Because why make Elain's big thing all about choices if she chooses the one that is easiest?
Why talk about wanting to write about rejecting a mate and exploring the consequences if it's not about Elain and Lucien? Why write Elain and Lucien the way they are and how uncomfortable they are around each other when they would end up with each other anyways? Why write about the growing friendship and attraction between Elain and Az if it leads to nowhere?
I will never understand how people can read about how much Elain avoids Lucien, shrinks into herself, and becomes quiet and reserved around him and still think that she would ever be happy with him. It's not just the mating bond, it's him, too. He is a constant reminder of her trauma and what she has lost.
At least with Az, she was finding herself and becoming comfortable with her new life. She became comfortable enough to try and begin something with him. That bonus chapter confirmed that they both have mutual attraction towards each other and it had taken months to get them to that point. It wasn't just some random thing that happened.
Yeah, we don't know what Elain is thinking or what her thoughts are about what all has happened. But I go off by her actions, and they scream that she wants nothing to do with Lucien.
I'm gonna have to reread HOFAS again and try to better understand what was all said about the cauldron and Truth Teller. Because I bet that Elain and Lucien got one of those mating bonds that is solely based on having powerful children and not true love. And I bet the connection that Elain has with Truth Teller will mean something, too. And I've heard that Truth Teller can break bonds? Is that the connection? Will Elain be able to break her own bond and nullify it so it doesn't affect her and Lucien anymore? If they both reject it, does it nullify the bond? Like there are so many things about mating bonds that I think would be great to explore other than another couple accepting it. Talk about boring, repetitive, and predictable.
And don't give me that "Sarah is a fated mates author and that means Elucien is endgame" or "that bonus chapter ended with Gwyn so that means the series is all about her and Az" bullshit. That is complete bullshit.
#elain archeron#acotar#elriel#pro elriel#anti el*cien#anti e/lucien#anti g*ynriel#anti gw/nriel#i thought it was obvious#elriel supremacy#sarah j maas
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Okay, listen...
The Times article isn't an official confirmation of Elriel, BUT it wouldn't have seen the light of day if SJM and Bloomsbury hadn't given it the green light. And that, whether you like it or not, means something. I'm just saying...
#i thought it was obvious#elain x azriel#elriel#pro elriel#elain and azriel#azriel x elain#azriel and elain
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Just bringing this back
#elriel#azriel#elain archeron#azriel shadowsinger#acotar#acosf#azriel supremacy#pro elriel#elain archeron: general#acofas#i thought it was obvious
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Elain inhales, shadows run away from the sound.
Gwyn exhales, shadows dance to the music.
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“Since the invention of the kiss, there have only been five kisses that were rated the most passionate- the most pure.
This one left them all behind.” - The Princess Bride
I’m so excited to share this absolutely stunning piece of Azriel and Elain as Wesley and Princess Buttercup from one of my favorite movies, The Princess Bride
I had the absolute pleasure of working with @/lamanyo (IG) and they did such an amazing job bringing this artwork to life! I can feel the passion, love, and tenderness in every inch of the piece💕
Princess Buttercup and Wesley represent true love, sacrifice, loyalty, and overcoming the odds to be with the person you love- all things I expect to see in Elriel’s book!
I hope you all love this as much as I do 💕
You can also find in on IG here
Please do not repost
#elriel#elain archeron#azriel shadowsinger#pro elriel#i thought it was obvious#acotar#the princess bride#princess buttercup#wesley and Princess buttercup
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Elriel is FUN. They actually have stakes. They are both part of the IC. They’re both the prettiest. Shadowsinger and Seer. Dark and light. Relevant to the overarching plot. Romantic tension. Sexual tension. Friends to lovers. Stolen glances. Shy touches. Everything.
Why would I ship anyone else? Because Elriel is too cliché? Bet. This is a fantasy romance series, if you don’t like cliché go read contemporary or lit fic.
#pro elriel#elriel#pro elain#elriel endgame#i thought it was obvious#acotar#pro azriel#elriel supremacy#anti g*ynriel#anti el*cien
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I Thought it was Obvious.
cause it… is
Screenrant seems to think so.
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Another rant:
“Rhysand is a Gw*nriel shipper” this, “Rhysand is a El*cien shipper” that- when Rhys only sees Elain and Lucien’s bond as a mere political asset and nothing more. 😐
Sure, he might also want to see them try to resolve the issue by either accepting or rejecting the bond but even then, he’s using the bond as leverage for political gain/assertiveness.
If Az got into the middle of it and evoked negative feelings on Lucien’s part, that could cause issues for everyone (risking alliances with 3rd parties and the Autumn Court itself). Thats it. Thats reason one as to why Az was ordered to stay away.
Reason two being the fact that Azriel, the brother who never opens up about his feelings or thoughts, is being completely misinterpreted. Of course that’s not entirely Rhys’ fault. It’s on Azriel too.
I do think it was short sighted of Rhys to blatantly assume that Azriel -the eldest, most respectful and well mannered of the 3 brothers- would target Elain, a mated female, purely for sexual distraction.
Like where’s the sense Rhysand? Sir, look at Azriel. He can’t possibly think that Az would prey on Elain like that. And even then, I think it was obvious that Elain wanted his touch just as much as he wanted hers. Otherwise she most definitely would’ve said something. And knowing Azriel, he would’ve backed off instantly. He’s not stupid.
(I love Rhys but good lord man)
So uh- no, Rhys is not a cut and cleaved El*cien or Gw*nriel shipper. However Nesta and Feyre sure as hell are Elriel shippers.
“Why not make them mates?” - Feyre (referring to Az)
“What if that is what she needs?” - Feyre (referring to Az again)
I think Nesta nonverbally gave Az her blessing too. He knew that she was aware of how he felt just from the way he looked at Elain (with longing). Then she gave him comfort in response and coined this line immediately after:
“His secret to tell, never hers.” - Nesta pov
So let’s not assume things that aren’t obvious, yeah?
I mean- I think it’s pretty obvious.
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war of hearts (🌸🦇 version) by ruelle
come to me in the night hours
i will wait for you
and I can't sleep 'cause thoughts devour
thoughts of you consume
I can't help but love you
even though I try not to I can't help but want you
I know that I'd die without you
stay with me a little longer
shadows creep and want grows stronger
deeper than the truth
I can't help but be wrong in the dark
'Cause I'm overcome in this war of hearts
I can't help but want oceans to part
'Cause I'm overcome in this war of hearts
my man is out here questioning his religion for the girl he wants to be with and y'all outright ignoring his pleas smh
#elriel#pro elriel#azriel and elain#elain archeron#pro elain#azriel#acotar#sarah j maas#anti elucien#anti gwynriel#i thought it was obvious
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ACOFAS aka the Elriel novella ❤️🦇🗡️🌹
And this isn’t even every moment because Tumblr won’t let me add all of them 🫣
#elain#elain x azriel#canon#it’s a whole ass book that’s printer#you can skip it but it still exists#and it’s the ground work for the next novels#as the author said#i thought it was obvious#eriel forever#elriel endgame#elriel#pro elriel
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