#//For Dain; I mean

[birdsofpasssage]

#putting my old wips Out There so i can finally let them go #and start with a clean slate lol #what do you mean it’s been a year since the last dain quest. WHERE IS HE NOW? #dainsleif #genshin impact #原神

[dutybcrne]

@typewriterings​​ said : 🎶 {For Kaeya} & 🎵 {For Dain}         『 Meme || Accepting 』

Anti-Hero // Taylor Swift

"I should not be left to my own devices They come with prices and vices I end up in crisis (tale as old as time) I wake up screaming from dreaming One day I'll watch as you're leaving 'Cause you got tired of my scheming (For the last time)”

Perfect // Hedley

"When you're caught in a lie, and you've got nothing to hide When you've got nowhere to run, and you've got nothing inside It tears right through me, you thought that you knew me You thought that you knew”

Skin // Rag'n'Bone Man

"We bleed ourselves in vain How tragic is this game? Turn around, I'm holding on to someone But the love is gone Carrying the load, with wings that feel like stone Knowing that we nearly fell so far now It's hard to tell”

Never Stay Down // UNSECRET and Sam Tinnesz

"My faith's unraveling Tight rope walking over the flames Skin and bones start rattling But right now I gotta push through the pain Surviving 'cause I never quit No white flag waving in the end This beating heart won't rest So I'm not done yet”

#typewriterings #//The first for Kae is SO obvious jdfbgg #//And not just cuz the man is straight up self-proclaimed 'anti-hero with an attitude problem' #//The second hits my feels Just Right; and I didn't even put my favorite bit as the quote jkdxbnfkdg. Bc it long #//Honorable mention for him; Never Say Never by The Fray #answered #//The REAL fun was me pulling out my secret stash of blorbo songs I have yet to scream at you about kjdbkdfg #//For Dain; I mean #long post for ts #//Bc BOY OH BOY DOES SKIN HURT ME #//And I chose specifically bc I wanted to hit you with some DainDan feels kjxxbfdg #//Honorable mention for Dain; Way Down We Go by KALEO #//Just the vibes

[lindalofbroome]

source: the last of us (show)

pov you got rescued from grey guards en route to the shadow arena but youre not sure your saviours are much better

#postlyn #postlyn art #postlyn animatic #roddaverse #deltora quest #barda of del #lief of del #jasmine of del #dain #doom of del #doom of the hills #// #i now realise. forgot lief's sword ✌😔 #this is absolutely not that deep but #something something man stripped of his humanity and became a monster and a monster given humanity and trying to be a man or whatever #oh my god also just realising i meant to pan over to doom from the full shot #it's alright lol #i mean i think i prefer it as is but damnnnn wasted time lmaoo

[shayennelovesbooks]

Dain really needs to check Cath’s teeth, because there has to be a bone stuck in there decaying or something.

Maybe Cath is sick and dying and taking Dain with him

#I mean sad for the dragon but bye dain #you won't be missed #fourth wing #rebecca yarros #violet sorrengail #violence sorrengail #violet #dain aetos #cath #iron flame

[thormanick]

“The Loom of Fate has already been completed” *looks Dain dead in the eyes* what were you up to for the past four years bestie

#listen the way I distrust Dain. It’s an art at this point #maybe he’s sus maybe my Traveler has trust issues lol #no really I heard this line (or however it went) and almost lost my mind #like Dain. Dainsleif. The Midnight Sword. Captain of Royal Guard. WHAT DO YOU MEAN IT’S COMPLETED #ISTG I WAS UNDER AN IMPRESSION *WE* WERE SUPPOSED TO HINDER IT???? LIKE. WHAT *WERE* YOU UP TO WHILE WE WERE TRAVELING??????????? #EACH TIME I'M LIKE “WELL MAYBE HE CAN BE TRUSTED” SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPENS #DAIN YOU BETTER EXPLAIN YOURSELF #I KNOW i know it's probably a misdirect or something but if at any point in time we will be stabbed by Dain in the back I Told You So #ohhhhhhhhh man #genshin impact #afinna explores teyvat #genshin impact thoughts #genshin impact traveler #genshin impact dainsleif #genshin impact 4.7

[leafyloveslaughing]

#giggles as i finally figured out how not to actually write the text #am finally FREE from my own shitty handwriting !! 😭🤣 #lumine #dainsleif #genshin impact #leafy scribbles #khaenri'ah chapter is so close lets gooo #anyways. dain i miss you 😭 #dain's curse uhhhh idk it looked cool and yeah. got no reason. i mean it had to have hurt bad in the first few weeks right? #panic edited after i realized a grammar mistake lol i hate english

[goldenfoxthe1st]

venti and the travelers friendship means so much more when you realize that the traveler is the first person to love (platonic or romantic is up to u) for all of him rather than just venti or just barbatos. even if venti is a little shit whos definitely leaving out some information from them, i do fully believe he wants to tell them but cant OR has good intentions because there is no way he would betray the traveler like that ESPECIALLY regarding what happened with his last best friends. they trust eachother so much and hold so much respect for eachother i truly dont think anything could tear that apart

#genshin impact #venti #lumine #aether #venaether #venlumi #venther #canonically theres no way he would know where the abyss twin is #but about the war against khaenri'ah? oh my guy DEFINITELY participated #i dont think willingly though #venti would never take away someones freedom like that unless he was forced to #hes not completely innocent but i doubt he wanted to do it anyways #mond was probably in danger and he was forced to step in #i mean if he hated khanrei'ah that much kaeya wouldve been out of there already #and when dainsleif entered mond? #especially when dain is very powerful #dunno how i ended up ranting about this in the tags sorry

[murasaki-cha]

He glares at me. “You’re such a disappointment, Violet.”

*slams hand on the table* THE REAL DISAPPOINTMENT IS THE FACT THAT THE PRODUCT OF YOUR SPERM AFTER FERTILISING AN EGG CALLED DAIN IS STILL BREATHING YOU FLAMING BAG OF SHI-

#i will never and I mean never ever miss an opportunity to shit on dain #god i hate him #violet sorrengail #dain aetos #iron flame #fourth wing

[problemswithbooks]

More Dain Stuff

So I'm still thinking about Dain and more so, who he might end the story with.

Now, I'm 98.9% sure Violet will stick with Xaden. Not saying it couldn't be interesting if, after the whole Venin thing and their already rocky relationship they broke up, but at the same time that's not how romance novels are written. The story might have dragons, but it is primarily a romance book. Xaden has always been the main focus of Violet and they got together in the first book--just like other fantasy/romance books; think Edward/Bella or Alina/Mal. Plus, most of her audience really like them together; not having them as end game would be alienating her readers.

So Dain's not ending up with Violet. To be honest he could end the story single if he survives, but I'd be a little surprised. Many authors even outside the romance genre have a habit of pairing up their characters at the end. It would be nice if the series didn't go that route, especially if it didn't have a time-skipped epilogue, but I'm expecting at least the main side characters to get paired up to some extent since it is a romance book.

That leaves the question of who he could be paired up with. It's hard to say at this point because he hasn't had many interactions with anyone besides Violet. The few times other characters mention him, most don't really like him. They're are Violet's friends or Marked, so they already have a poor opinion of him or hate him for Liam's death.

I'm not saying that Yarros couldn't have those characters change their opinion of Dain in later books (I really hope they do) and then pair him off with one of them. The issue is that I think most of Violet's close group have been given hints already to who they'll end up with. Sawyer is crushing on Jesinia, Imogen on Garrick. Rhiannon is with Tara, who will hopefully get better established as a character in later books. Though brief Sloane and Cam have some flirtation and in a lot of ways it would make a lot of sense to have them end up together, particularity if Cam becomes King. It would fully show the Marked ones are apart of the kingdom again and fully trusted.

Now, Ridoc is a possibility, but only if Dain is established as bi (which isn't impossible). The biggest hurdle there is that Ridoc is the exact opposite of Dain in a lot of ways. He's the goofball, while Dain is portrayed as a strict. Ridoc doesn't like him. It's really doubtful they'd get along. That could change as the series goes on; Ridoc could show a more serious side, while Dain could lighten up. Violet said he used to smile and laugh a lot, be less of a rule follower. Maybe Ridoc could bring that back out. I think it could be pretty cute and honesty it'd be cool if Yarros put an end to a love triangle by pairing up the spare with another guy.

One possibility though that I really find interesting and I could see is Cat.

First of all she also needs paired up as that failed third wheel of a love triangle with Xaden. There is a man in her Gryphon Flier group that likes her, so that might be who she gets put with in the end, but if that does happen I hope he gets a bit more screen time given how important Cat has been at least during Iron Flame.

Second, their powers complement each other. Dain can see memories (pretty much read minds to an extent) while Cat can manipulate emotions as long as they're present. I could easily see these two using teamwork to get stuff done. Cat could get someone upset enough that they lower their shields so Dain can read them, or Dain could read someones memories and give Cat the best ammunition to get them into the state of mind she needs to manipulate their emotions. Physical fights wouldn't change much but in intelligence work they could be really good as a team.

Third, I want a Flier/Rider romance and Cat's the most prominent Gyphon Flier we have as of Iron Flame. She's third in line for the throne which is interesting and could mean she ends up as Queen. Giving her a dragon Rider partner could be a good way of showing that even once the Venin are gone Navarre and Poromeil are still allies. Also would be interesting to see how a relationship like that was seen by the dragons.

Fourth, it'd be a bit funny. Cat is Xaden's ex, while Dain was Violet's first crush and childhood friend. I doubt Xaden would care much, since he never cared about Cat, but I think Violet would have many conflicting feelings about it which would be fun to see her stress over. By the end of Iron Flame she seems to have grown to respect Cat and Cat respects her in return, but I it wasn't that long ago she hated her. Meanwhile, although she was furious at Dain, he was her best friend for fifteen years.

It'd just be funny to see Violet struggling with that sort of roller coaster of emotions and perhaps catching herself thinking similar things Dain said to her about Xaden. I mean I could see her first thought being Cat is getting close to Dain to mess with her, since she can't get to Xaden anymore. Having her catch herself and realize she's making snap judgments could lead to some interesting conversations with both Dain and Cat or even Xaden talking to her more about his past with Cat. Just cool character interactions all around!

Fifth, character development. Dain is seen as Mr. By the Book, and although there probably isn't some rule against Flier/Rider relationships (because they've never worked together before) it could still be seen as wrong. They might be working together but they were enemies for hundreds of years. Dain picking Cat despite it being seen as against the spirit of the Codex continues his growth as getting over his issue of putting rules before people he cares about.

Meanwhile Cat, although tackling her anti-Dragon Rider hate and working with Violet has another flaw the one that was probably the biggest reason her and Xaden broke up. She wanted a crown. Now, I actually don't think this is a terrible thing for her to want given what we know of her and her situation. Poromeil has been essentially left to die by Navarre for hundreds of years. Frankly it makes sense Cat would want political power so she could use it to form an alliance with a Kingdom that might be strong enough to save her home.

Still the story makes it appear to be a flaw--that she wanted a crown over love. So, in that sense picking Dain, someone who isn't a prince or king, and has very little sway with anyone with power (Xaden hates him, and he deserted the army so he doesn't have any allies on that front either--dude is not getting a good job no mater whose in charge) shows she'll pick over over a crown. Even if afterwards she still gets the throne of Poromeil for whatever reason, it'd still prove she picked Dain over power.

So, that's my essay on possible end ships for Dain. I sort of still think he'll die--I'm always prepared for a character I like to die. But if he does live and get paired up I'd say it'd be Cat, with Ridoc as a runner up.

#fourth wing #iron flame #iron flame spoilers #Dain Aetos #Catriona Cordella #I actually forgot Ridoc had a hook up with a guy #until I started writing this post #and i think it would be cute actually #goofball with serious partner who has to keep them inline sometimes is adorable #and it would be cool for Yarros to end a love triangle with the dumbed guy getting together with a man for once #but I don't think it's as likely as Cat #Yarros doesn't seem super good writing lgbt+ couples since both queer couples she has are flings/ with partners who are not fully introduce #so id be surprised if we got two decently fleshed out characters in a queer relationship in the end #I mean I'm just hoping Rhi's girlfriend gets more fleshed out by the end #and from a writing perspective Cat/Dain has more to offer in way of compelling story-lines #mostly because they're both connected to Violet and Xaden in interesting ways then Ridoc is #And I've seen people think Cat will be with Cam (cuz he's the prince) but I think Sloane is a better choice there #Even if Tyrrendor becomes independent it'd still be nice to have Cam/Sloane to show the Marked Ones are fully excepted and safe in Nararre #Also I think it makes more sense since Cat being third in line is brought up alot #so I sort of expect she'll be queen of Poromeil by the end #which make Cam being a prince unneeded #unless the book ends with the two kingdom's uniting #which it could i guess #but sort of doubt #frankly id still like violet/Xaden/Dain as end game--u could even shove Cat in there

[starsandthorn]

still rolling perinheri around in my head btw. that "the eclipse is swallowed by the crimson moon" line from dainsleif's introduction makes a lot more sense now. lol

#personal stuff #delete later #what's with khaenri'ah's dynasties being moon-based. you guys do not have a moon down there. #or maybe they do? enkanomiya had a fake sun sure but maybe they stole one of the moon sisters' corpses or something idk. #joking. i know there's a line about them glimpsing the sun and the moon in perinheri. #the line about the seas being used as a metaphor for the space projected by the stars... oh mona stars lore we're really in it now #but yeah they really said sorry no dain quest with the march update like normal :( here's some khaenri'ah lore snippets instead #the crimson moon dynasty being all about alchemy and beastmastering... the rifthounds coming from this time... #so rhinedottir's probably from the crimson moon dynasty then. #this means little to me since we have no idea how long the eclipse dynasty lasted before the cataclysm happened #still cool to know more about the dynasties though. khaenri'ah lore that doesn't revolve around the cataclysm my beloved. #i mean it does kind of. it lends context to the cataclysm in that the crimson moon [dynasty] swallowed the eclipse [dynasty] #or at least the legacy of the crimson moon dynasty [alchemy; beastmastering; and likely a connection with the abyss] did that #really curious to know if there was like. political unrest in khaenri'ah based on the two [or more] dynasties vying for power? #hmm. also alberich namedrop in perinheri wooo #diluc and kaeya shaking hands our family name comes from a guy way back when who was a knight!!

[polka-spots]

I can't stop thinking about Dain Bornhald, they actually made him semi-likeable in the show whereas in the books he has such a hate-boner for Perrin it's ridiculous. Interested to see how this goes in the show.

#dain bornhald #perrin aybara #wheel of time #wot spoilers #i mean they did ahow perrin going fucking berserker and killing his dad #so yeah i can see where the hate comes from #but it gets to RIDICULOUS levels in the book like holy shit #perrin just lives rent free in this guys head

[velidewrites]

I finished Fourth Wing!

#I have thoughts #not many but still #you guys are going to hate me but xaden is just walmart rhysand #I mean shadows mind reading/talking HELLO?? #the only thing missing was him calling her violet darling #which to be fair would’ve been better than violence #TERRIBLE nickname #I did appreciate tairn a lot #respectfully AND from a distance - before any of you yell at me #he’s mated and I respect that #i liked the ending and was so sad about liam #also andarna is a sweet baby and if anything happens to her in the next book I will simply have to enact vengeance #hmm who else #DAIN #miss yarros really said I’m going to write the most vanilla dude you’ve ever seen #I guess xaden WAS better than him #velide reads fourth wing

[reginrokkr]

The sudden realization upon having one glance at the pinned post that today makes (3) years since I've been writing Dain. What the hecky have you peeps been doing all this time putting up with my nonsense.

#◟༺✦༻◞ what lays behind the mantle of faux stars ┊ooc.┊ #and I still lament his lack of screentime every time #will I ever get tired of it? no #because it's well over a year since his last appearance #and there's still no clue about whether he'll make it or not #at any rate tho #thank you peeps for putting up with me #and for liking my portrayal of Dain ;; #it means a lot to me #I hope I can continue to deliver goodies of him

[noctilucous-sunni]

reading some old drafts bc i wanna see if theres anything i finished and can post but every time i read one im like damn why was this actually good… and then realizing i have to write more to read more 💀 😭 sigh. nooo. i want more of this story. but i don’t want to write it. im lazy and have no inspiration. whyyyyy.

#sunni’s journal ; 📙! #the writers committee #pls #i just want to read more of this really good dain fic that has everything i want because i wrote it but i want more #but that means i have to write more #tis is but a vicious cycle 🥲🥲

[empyrean-thrones]

Dain shares the same as one of the four stags that eat the branches of Yggdrasil and a dwarf (or elf king) from Norse mythology.

#jey speaks #fourth wing #dain aetos #I should make a list of every character’s name origins + meanings for fun

[radiantmists]

also. was anyone else getting some dain/perrin vibes?

#wot on prime #i mean his book obsession was always a bit much #but now with them having met by helping/saving each other?? #i dont even like dain i just think this would be fun and juicy #possibly this is just bc the actor's kinda pretty lbr #wot show spoilers #wot tv spoilers #wot s2 spoilers #wot on prime spoilers