"Azriel dipped his head in a sketch of a bow, something restless settling in him. Even his shadows had calmed. As if content to lounge on his shoulders and watch."

"Gwyn nodded her farewell, again facing the ribbon. A warrior sizing up an opponent..."

This beautiful art based on the Gwynriel interaction that happened in Azriel's POV was made by @_inkye (ig) and commissioned by me 🩵

Gwyn being argued as some enchantress that manipulates Azriel and his Shadows has been the worst theory to come from this fandom EVER.. and I’ve been with this series since the beginning(2015)

Trying to find any crumb of a flaw from this courageous, empathetic, and positive character has made me so upset about the fandom. It is making elriels seem like they are crumbling under themselves.

Resorting to calling Gwyn a manipulator because you cannot BELIEVE that Azriel would EVER have a positive reaction to Gwyn is desperate beyond reason. If you actually think that Sarah J Maas will have a character like Gwyn become some evil enchantress or manipulator, then you don’t know her as an author at all. Gwyn has inspired THOUSANDS in the fandom. Her story might even be the most horrific one that sjm has ever written. Her ability to overcome trauma, be so positive, and even begin the entire Valkyries again will leave a long lasting impact in the entire series. If you think for one second that sjm will ruin the entire beauty that is Gwyneth Berdara, you’re again very wrong.

The fact that Gwynriel’s could easily say the same thing about Elain’s unknown powers and how Azriel could be manipulated by them. But we don’t say that because we understand that they are attracted to eachother. We acknowledge that they have a natural connection. But we also recognize that their attraction for eachother are for the wrong reasons. We understand how sjm closes the aspect of a couple and that’s what she did in the bonus chapter.

As someone who has literally seen it all, has been gaslit for saying feysand was endgame before ACOMAF, this by FAR is the worst theory that anyone could say about an ACOTAR character. This is the worst take and it really shows me how quick some people in the fandom are to tear apart another woman. It’s disgusting and desperate.

Elriels come talk to me when you actually have a concrete theory, instead of your gross wish that Gwyn is evil

I love you in every universe...

The Gwynriel Archetype: She's too good for me husband and his I can't believe he's mine wife.

LMAOOOOO what’s with this wave of elriels saying Nesta is the OG elriel shipper. girl WHERE

Which is it? 🌙

Azriel doesn't have feelings for Gwyn

Or

Gwyns not ready for a relationship

If it's so clear Az doesn't like her, why even suggest she's not ready for a relationship

The point would me moot

If y'all weren't concerned about Gwynriel being a possibility you wouldn't be digging in your heals so hard at this

My personal favourite Gesseuter serving us some Valkyrie Gold 😍😍😍😍

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Characters belong to Sarah J Maas

Gwyn whispered, “I am the rock against which the surf crashes.” Nesta straightened at the words, as if they were a prayer and a summons. Gwyn lifted the blade. “Nothing can break me.” …

Emerie said, “Nothing can break us.”

The world seemed to pause at the words. As if it had been following one path and now branched off in another direction. In a hundred years, a thousand, this moment would still be etched in his mind. That he would tell his children, his grandchildren. Right then and there. That was when it all changed.” …

Nesta’s voice was thick as she declared, “Valkyrie.”

—A Court Of Silver Flames 🤍🗡

Artist: l.moon_art for warlock.and.co

Rhysand, talking to Az telepathically: Ask her something!

Azriel: How are you feeling?

Gwyn: Fine.

Rhysand, talking to Az telepathically: Something personal!

Azriel: At what age did you get your first period?

Rhysand, talking to Az telepathically: Too personal.

The Suriel:

The house of wind:

The Shadows:

I haven’t seen anyone talk about this but the way Nesta said “Yes. We are” after Bryce asked about Azriel’s love life has me wondering what kind of things Cassian and Nesta have noticed in the House of Wind all this time…..

Nesta: Azriel kissed you?

Gwyn: [hiding behind her hands] Yes.

Nesta: And you said… thank you?

Gwyn: I was nervous! He’s a really good kisser…

Nesta: [trying not to laugh] Well that was very polite of you.

Gwyn: [blushing like a tomato] Shut. Up.

Azriel’s shadows run the Gwynriel fanclub

Look, forbidden romance is nice and all but this,

“No,” Gwyn wept.

“No, I won’t. I’ll face it with you.”

Something deep in Nesta’s chest cracked. Cracked open completely, and what lay within bloomed, full and bright and pure.”

THIS is what I want for Azriel. Someone to absolutely break that dark mass of self hatred inside of him.

Not by him hiding, deflecting, brooding and trying to feel nothing but feel EVERYTHING.

To have that love that is so beautiful and unbending and show it off to the world. Like Rhys and Feyre do. Which Azriel himself stated is something he envies.

Imagine being a Nesta stan and shipping Elriel. Behave yourselves. Nesta would NEVER.

Gwyn is an absolutely adorable, lovely, awesome and strong person. A badass, first reborn valkyrie. A priestess of the Mother. A carynthian. A descendant of water nymphs. A breathtaking singer. A beautiful woman.

AND SOME PEOPLE HATE ON HER BASICALLY BECAUSE OF A MAN?