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  1. Public Bookmark 5

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    Nearly two years ago, Astarion and Valdrey missed their chance to get together after the fall of the Absolute. When Valdrey invites him to the city of Westgate to find the Ring of the Sun-Walker, they both see it as the perfect opportunity for a do-over. If only the hardest part of all this was confessing their feelings to one another or even finding the ring itself. Now they're off on another adventure across Faerun to keep it from falling into the wrong hands.

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    09 May 2026

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    For centuries, Astarion wanted nothing more than his freedom. Now that he has it, he finds himself falling into old habits to secure his protection—only to discover that Imara is not the easy target he thought she’d be. Though she has dark secrets of her own, her kindness, sharp wit, and even her ruthlessness surprise and delight him at every turn.

    With Imara at his side, Astarion begins to understand that life has much more to offer than just surviving. His path toward healing won’t be an easy one, but he is determined to use his newfound freedom to reclaim his body—and his mind—so that he may finally begin to live again.

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    15 Feb 2025

  3. Public Bookmark 45

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    “I’m actually supposed to be meeting a friend, but I’m not sure she’s coming. She was supposed to meet me by now.” She answered, sipping her wine.

    “A shame, really.” He said, his voice flirtatious and suggestive. “Tell you what, my dear,” He began, digging himself into a hole he wasn’t sure he could dig himself out of. “If she doesn’t show by the time you’ve finished that drink, come find me.”

    She hesitated, but smiled, holding her hand out to shake his. “Aelynn.”

    Aelynn. Her name was a chorus in his head. He reached out to shake her hand.

    “Astarion.” He took her hand as he spoke, giving it a slight shake.
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    Fifteen years before the nautiloid crash, Astarion finds himself once again at the Elfsong Tavern in search of prey for Cazador. He had no idea that prey would awaken something in him he thought he'd lost long ago.

    A slow burn, alternating romance between Aelynn Tav and Astarion as their group tries to find a cure for the pesky tadpoles in their head.

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    30 Jul 2024

  4. Public Bookmark 96

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    Getting abducted by squids and infected with a Mind Flayer parasite was never part of Visenya’s plan to steal the Annals of Karsus for her client. Yet, as a dhampir with a traumatic past and sanguine hunger, she's no stranger to life chasing you with torches and pitchforks. Fortunately, she finds an unexpected ally in Astarion, who understands the struggle for autonomy and identity and her bloody world.

    Join Visenya, Astarion, and the tadfools as they confront the horrors of Faerûn: Dark Urges, cults, and their own inner demons. Amidst the chaos, romance blossoms, friendships are forged, and morals collide in this epic slow-burn tale.

    Will Visenya find love, acceptance, and her place in a world that fears her? Or will she succumb to the darkness within? Embark on this journey of adventure, self-discovery, and love as Visenya learns that sometimes, embracing your inner monster is the key to finding where you truly belong.

    The title is borrowed from Hozier's song of the same name.

    Larian owns everything, including my soul (does that make me a Warlock?…). Any resemblance between this and other works and/or real people is coincidental.

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    24 Jul 2024

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    Willow would have been his consort, but what she really wanted to be was his wife. Either way, she would have been his doting partner, picking out paint colors and party favors behind the scenes. She would have been anything for him, done anything for him.
    As long as it was her choice to do it in the end.
    The only thing Willow didn’t want to be was his spawn. And months ago, that was the dealbreaker.

    TLDR: After the fall of the Netherbrain and the end of her relationship with the Vampire Ascendant, Willow still wants a family. Astarion still wants her back.

    Currently rewriting early chapters! See summaries for updates.

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    19 Jul 2024