so i read hk fics sometimes here’s some ones i think are really great
Beyond the Pale by @/brackets002
The original! The beginning! The fic that dragged me into this fandom like a mother cat holding her kitten by the scruff kjshdf
Hornet’s characterization in this is some of my favorite (and a constant inspiration!) and her growth throughout has been so enjoyable to watch. If you like postgame fics and Hornet and the characterization of npcs that most people don’t pay as much attention to then please read this fic please you won’t regret it im begging y-
Stag Beetles and Broken Legs by @/aryashi & @/lost-kinn
do you love quirrel?? who doesn’t. too bad he doesn’t love himself as much as he should, and thats why in this fic he gets checked into therapy! wait, that doesn’t happen? Actually he gets rescued by lemm and so far it’s looking like it’s on the up and up for our boy! (or at least I really hope so) but this fic is just, superb! it’s wonderful! The characterization is great, there’s a lot of in-character humor to balance out the sad and sweet-melancholic scene and in general i just, really *really* enjoy lemm’s interactions with quirrel
…Father?… by Nym_P_Seudo
oh,,god,,, im crying,, i’m always crying so much,
this fic turns me into an emotional smoothie but also every time I read it i’m consumed by rich dialogue and an incredibly in depth look at pre-fall hallownest that I’m constantly surprised and enamored by,, This might be my favorite portrayal of the Great Knights too, Ogrim, Isma, Dryya, Hegemol,,,,they’ve all got such interesting and detailed and well-thought out actions and beliefs. (also have I mentioned i love this portrayal of Lurien? if you like this fic then please read A Watcher’s Duty too /vibrates into the next dimension/
the bitter and rooted love by oriflamme
I DONT KNOW HOW TO EXPRESS HOW MUCH I LOVE THESE TWO FICS WITHOUT SPOILING IT SO JUST READ IT OK TRUST ME
Pure Portrait by @/sablegear0
so everyone knows I love lurien but also there’s a good reason for that it’s because sable has some incredibly beautiful writing that makes me want to cry my eyes out every time. The [REDACTED] and the way Lurien sees [REDACTED] (im so sorry i just dont wanna spoil this fic if you haven’t read it its gorgeous and lovingly crafted and i’ve reread it so many times i ts ,, /heart eyes/
Tin Soldier by @/mana-up
Have I mentioned I love Lurien yet? Yes? Well you get to hear it again! There’s not nearly enough works where he gets to interact with others in a soft and endearing way and this fic gets it in one go. Anyways if you love cure interactions and Lurien looking after a Small Vessel uhh pwease reade
Quirrel’s Locations by @/soar200
It’s Quirrel! Quirrel is going places! I really love this series,, Anything to do with exploring how quirrel feels while,, well, exploring hallownest! is good stuff!! and all my favorite parts are in here !! gratuitous flashbacks, emotions, so much quirrel that I could cry!!! these fics are blessed and I’m always excited to see more!
anyways i uhh might update this later with more if i can figure out how to gush about them without sounding dumb dkfhjgsl
Nothing feels more free than the realization that canon, fanon, and headcanon are all 1000% fake and made up and therefore all equally true and equally false. None are better or worse than the other. They just either appeal to you or they don't.