#jaskier is a famous bard

[finleycannotdraw]

was gonna finish this and then did not. anyway.

toss a coin to your witcher has been stuck in my head for like two weeks straight now

@ boyfriend if you find my tumblr because of this. hi

#the witcher #finley cannot draw #geraskier #geralt of rivia #jaskier #jaskier pankratz #geralt x jaskier #roach the horse #the witcher fanart #the witcher netflix #they get pulled over by a well meaning officer named darren who awkwardly tells them that is not how you ride a horse good sirs #jaskier and geralt just stare at him until he’s like ya know what you’re the famous bard and the famous witcher and you are kissing #so I am going to ignore the violation of traffic laws

[fangirleaconmigo]

I guarantee you that never ever in his entire life had Radovid been so happy to be a prince as in the moment in which he spotted Jaskier, world famous bard, his celebrity crush, and he got to pull out that *hand held delicately out* Radovid, Prince, nonsense. 😂😭

Internally you know he was like, fucking finally, this shit is paying dividends for me.

#the witcher #jaskier #radovid #radskier #the witcher season 3 #spoilers #TWN #the witcher spoilers

[lassieposting]

Okay but since Jaskier is like. Famous™ does that mean that, for the other Witchers, hearing his songs covered in various taverns by various bards is the equivalent of looking at Geralt's facebook feed to see what he's been up to lately

Like. Geralt comes home after The Mountain™ and Eskel, who's spent the last month reluctantly humming the new earworm Burn Butcher Burn, is on him before he even gets his cloak off like WHAT. DID. YOU. DO while Lambert and Coen laugh their asses off in the corner because Geralt got Taylor Swifted so hard his entire family found out about it before he did

#the witcher #kaer morons #geraskier

[ladyannemarie5]

I love that Jaskier introduces himself as "a humble bard" as if he wasn't the most famous bard in the whole continent, Viscount of Lettenhove, the best friend of the most terrifying sorceress and Witcher, the beloved uncle of the child of destiny, the savior of the elves, spy of Redanian Intelligence and crush of the crown prince of Redania.

But yes, he is just a humble bard.

#jaskier #the witcher #the witcher netflix

[valdomarx]

"Does the witcher know how lucky he is to have you?"

Jaskier flashes an enigmatic grin, as if such concerns are immaterial to a famous, Continent-trotting bard.

But Radovid looks back at him earnestly, like it's a question that's supposed to have an answer.

-

"Never have I ever seen you have a crush." Vespula laughs, bright and teasing. "Except for the obvious one."

Jaskier pretends he has no idea who she's talking about.

"My dearest lady, my heart is a wild beast, roaming free, and it could not possibly be constrained by such a petty tie as a crush."

She purses her lips and says again, "Except for the obvious one."

-

"Pankratz."

"Witch."

Yennefer doesn't smile, but her eyes soften a fraction into an expression that could almost -- almost -- be called fond.

"Still traipsing around after Geralt, I see."

"Excuse me, I do not traipse! I frolic."

She snorts with amusement at that. Then a crinkle forms between her brows, like she's looking straight through him. "He is trying, you know. Trying to be better. More reciprocal."

Jaskier deflates. "I know he is."

-

"So he hunted monsters for twenty years." Ciri raises an eyebrow at him. "And you followed him around singing songs about it."

"Yeeeees." Jaskier waits for the other shoe to drop.

But Ciri just nods, far too perceptive for her young age. "I see."

-

"I do appreciate it, Jask." Geralt's hand on his shoulder is warm and so, so heavy. "I know this life can't be easy for you."

Geralt's eyes are sincere and his lips curl in the smallest suggestion of a smile, and Jaskier is gone, gone, gone.

Jaskier shrugs it off with a laugh. "Oh, I'm tougher than I look. A few ravenous monsters and sleepless nights aren't enough to put me off."

Geralt tilts his head.

Jaskier's mouth can't stop moving. "You should know by now, you're stuck with me."

"Hmm." The suggestion of a smile blooms into something undeniable. "Guess I am."

#every single person in jaskier's life: wow you've got it real bad huh #geraskier #the witcher #my writing #the witcher spoilers

[0dde11eth]

Jaskier finally convinced geralt to go a bardic festival with him. Unfortunately they end up separated because jaskier has to sign in for the competition and they don't allow guests backstage.

And of course jaskier is herded out a different door than the one he entered. So they lose track of eachother, and they didn't think of having a designated spot to meet up.

Cue geralt searching all over oxenfurt for jaskier. He gets desperate enough to start asking around for help to look for jaskier. Unfortunately he's geralt, aka the ultimate himbo. So he tries to describe jaskier instead of using his famous name.

"Have you seen a bard around here?"

"He's very colorfully dressed"

"Hes Carrying an instrument"

"Has a hat with a feather in it"

"This tall, brunette, blue eyes"

"He's flamboyant, talks loudly"

"Sings alot, likes to rhyme"

"Hates valdo marx"

Everyone he talks to looks at him blankly, and is like... "that doesn't narrow it down. At all"

(Jaskier just says "you see my witcher?" and is pointed in the right direction immediately)

#my nonsense #jaskier #geralt #geraskier

[tielmamon]

Jaskier thinking he both fell first and fell harder for Geralt. Completely oblivious to the fact that Geralt is actually obsessed.

Local drunks going missing after spending an evening in a tavern a certain bard had stayed in. Flirty stable boys suddenly no where to be seen after handling a horse that was known to be traveling with a witcher and his bard. High position noblemen found dead in their bedchambers, seemingly of poison the morning after a grand ball. So grand infact that they had Jaskier the bard, the famous troubadour perform for them.

Coincidences? Geralt would grin and tell you they most definitely were, all while his hand lay firmly on the small of Jaskier's back.

#geraskier #jaskier #geralt #fanfic

[panur]

so yeah, we all know Radovid was seriously doing some eye fucking when looking at the bard in those episodes, and we have all seen and loved world famous post about how Jaskier dresses to hide his actual shape so i just smoosh these two together and give you this lovely mental image of both of them stumbling into the shed, and of course, there's very little light, Radovid's going mostly by feel here, and huh

bard feels pretty... firm, huh?

I mean makes sense, he travelled with a witcher for ages, he's probably not some dainty little thing but this feels kind of uhhhh unexpectedly buff?

and then Jaskier just picks him up and sits him on a barrel or something and OHOHOH OK??

all i'm saying is that Radovid came here with some expectations of how th night was gonna go and then got deRailed to Toussaint and back, learned something new about himself that day and it makes perfect sense he was ready to throw it all to go after Jaskier.

#it's free real estate prompt just tag me so i can read

#radovid x jaskier #jaskier #radovid the stern #radskier #witcher netflix #the witcher #it's free real estate prompt just tag me so i can read #prancing plotbunnies

[thedemonofcat]

The Muses in Greek mythology were revered goddesses, embodying poetic inspiration and serving as beloved patrons of song, dance, and memory. All artists and thinkers relied upon their favour for creativity, wisdom, and insight.

Jaskier, as the great-grandson of a muse, possessed a unique lineage that made him part muse himself. Unlike his grandmother, he couldn't conjure ideas at will, but when he did find a source of inspiration, it flowed endlessly.  

One intriguing aspect of Jaskier's muse heritage was its effect on those who spent time with him. People around him would often find themselves inspired, although the ability to harness that inspiration into talent was their journey. This characteristic made Jaskier quite popular among his fellow students at Oxenfurt.

However, Jaskier's aspiration went beyond merely being an inspiration to others; he yearned to create his music. Despite receiving multiple offers to serve at various courts, Jaskier became a travelling bard. Initially, Jaskier faced some challenges, but fate led him to Geralt. As a muse, it didn't take Jaskier long to realize he had fallen deeply in love with the Witcher. Jaskier's grandmother had always said love was the most potent source of inspiration. 

 When Geralt left Jaskier atop that mountain, Jaskier discovered the next powerful wellspring of inspiration: rage. For a time, he crafted a few compelling songs fueled by anger and sorrow over his lost love. However, in the end, Jaskier was left with nothing but loneliness.

For a while, Jaskier attempted to channel his muse abilities into finding inspiration elsewhere, but none compared to Geralt. Though he continued to sing and write, it lacked the same enthusiasm. 

 Then, Jaskier crossed paths with a certain Duke who fancied himself an artist, believing his noble lineage should make him world-famous. Discovering Jaskier's muse heritage, the Duke resorted to kidnapping the bard, hoping Jaskier could make him a great artist. 

 The issue lay in the fact that the Duke possessed no discernible talent. He was a terrible painter, tone-deaf in singing, his writing was uninspiring, and his acting was nonexistent. Despite Jaskier's honest assertions, the Duke remained steadfast in his delusion, and now Jaskier found himself imprisoned in the Duke's manor. 

 During their travels together, Geralt also fell in love with Jaskier. Sadly, it took Jaskier's absence for Geralt to admit his feelings finally. Without Jaskier to guide his inspiration, the Witcher struggled to muster the courage to search for him. However, upon learning of Jaskier's disappearance, that was all Geralt needed to set out on a quest to find him.

#the witcher netflix #geralt of rivia #joey batey #the witcher #jaskier the witcher #henry cavill #the witcher jaskier #geralt x jaskier #geraskier #fic ideas #jaskier #gerskier #cirilla fiona elen riannon #freya allan #headcanon #yennefer of vengerberg #anya cholatra #the witcher season 3 #anya chalotra #the witcher season three #witcher yennefer

[thelostgirl21]

Jaskier, The voice of the Continent,

meets

Radovid, The Voice of the Fandom...

Seriously, it's like they decided to have a character fall in love with Jaskier, and finally tell him everything we wish someone would have told him since the beginning of watching this show...

You gorgeous, loyal, empathetic, caring, devoted sapioromantic pansexual bard with a heart of gold and the voice of a freaking angel, that sees others as they are, and brings out the best in them often at your own expanse...

It was high time someone finally saw you, too - caught a glimpse of the pain and weariness you carry in your heart (yet keep downplaying and brushing aside, afraid that others would be made to feel bad about it and stop enjoying having you around to keep them entertained if they paid too much attention to it) - and took the time to remind you that you are, indeed, enough...

Radovid kept insisting for a song...

And you gave him one...

Not a song singing his own praises - with the goal or making him more sympathetic or famous to an audience (so that the world could see him and care about him the way you do)...

Not one asking him for what he yearns for, while being frustrated and heartbroken over him apparently being so set on self-sabotaging that he's unable to return the love of those that do love him...

No, for once, you decided that you were done "entertaining others", and singing about what you think they want you to sing...

Instead, you chose to sing a song about what you need and yearn for in life...

And he learned it...

Jaskier sang to him before he left the palace, and Radovid freaking learned Jaskier's song by heart, after having attentively listened to every note and every word he sang only once...

How's that for a pie without filling?

They somehow managed to turn that new ship into a whole freaking Cruise Line in just 4 episodes!

Don't get me wrong, I do love Geralt and genuinely think he was attempting to push Jaskier away out of both self-hatred and a desire to protect others from himself in Season 1... But the things he said, and the way he used to treat Jaskier, still hurt him, affected his sense of self-worth, and left some scars.

I'm therefore not drawing comparisons to bash on Geralt and Jaskier's own relationship, but because I love the healing opportunities that Radovid's hopefully genuine romantic interest in Jaskier are providing.

i.e. They better not pull some sick twist on us, by having Radovid be revealed as a cruel, scheming villain that took advantage of Jaskier's goodness, feelings, and needs for his own gain; because I've a feeling heads would be found in boxes!

Just let him have his big gay spoon, alright? Or little spoon! But I kinda want Jaskier to be the one spooned with someone firmly holding onto him with no intention of ever sending him away right now, so...

Also, what's the new name of that ship, Jaskovid? I'll go with Jaskovid...

I also found it very interesting, from a LGBTQ+ representation standpoint, that they are seemingly going the route of a polyamourous pansexual character that might be somewhere on the gray-romantic spectrum.

i.e. That Jaskier would specifically need to experience a sapioromantic connection - be attracted attracted to one's wits and insightfulness - in order for him to experience any desire to enter a romantic relationship with them.

Will Jaskier remain polyamorous, both romantically and sexually, should Radovid himself be monoamorously romantically/sexually exclusive, and the two of them choose to fully commit to their romantic connection?

I guess we'll have to see!

But I still thought it was a very nice nuance to bring to the character.

And I could see this going many different and equally interesting ways!

Jaskier could enter a deeply committed romantic and sexual relationship with Radovid, with one, or the two of them, remaining romantically and sexually non-exclusive (ex: one of my polyamorous friends has a main romantic/sexual partner that they live and share their lives with, and another one that they regularly go on romantic dates with, but without the need for them to build their lives together, or see each other as often).

Jaskier could enter a deeply committed romantic and sexual relationship with Radovid, with one, or the two of them, staying romantically exclusive, but enjoying sexual polyamory with lovers that they have no committed romantic connection to.

Jaskier could be revealed as being more ambiamorous than polyamorous, and be completely comfortable and happy being in a romantically and sexually exclusive relationship with a monoamorous partner.

As an ambiamorous panromantic demi-pansexual myself, I've personally discovered that, while I'm comfortable being in a romantic polyamorous relationship, sharing an exclusive romantic and sexual relationship doesn't feel forced, nor like I have to make any efforts and deprive myself of anything I enjoy, if I so happen to be romantically and sexually attracted to a person that isn't polyamorous.

It's like my monoamorous v.s. polyamorous instincts are naturally determined by the preferences of my romantic partner.

i.e. In the absence of any romantic connection to my sexual partners (that I do need to share a strong emotional bond with, however), however, I'm sexually polyamorous.

If the sexual desires occur in the context of a romantic connection with a monoamorous partner, I genuinely stop experiencing any sense of romantic and/or sexual attraction towards anyone else than that partner.

If the sexual desires occur in the context of a romantic connection with a polyamorous partner, however, then it's like my heart and my body will naturally remain open to forming multiple committed partnerships with other people, often with one of those romantic/sexual partnership being perceived as a domestic/life partner.

So, with Jaskier, it's perfectly possible that he might lose all interest in ever romantically and/or sexually having relationships with anyone other than Radovid, should Radovid be revealed as a being a romantically and sexually monoamorous individual himself.

Just like he could be polyamorously romantic and sexual all the way, and being unable to offer Radovid any exclusivity (which wouldn't make the romantic connection they share any less real, deep, nor valuable).

Whatever path that relationship takes, however, as long as the love and empathy between them remains genuine and real, I'll be extremely happy!

#Jaskier #Radovid #Radskier #The Witcher #Pansexual Jaskier #Pan Jaskier #Pansexuality #Sapioromantic Jaskier #Sapioromantism #Polyamorous Jaskier #Polyamory #Ambiamorous Jaskier #Vespula #Ambiamory #LGBTQ+ #The Witcher Spoilers #Please let Jaskier have found someone that genuinely loves him... #I was so happy for him that Vespula seemed to have come to terms with him being polyamourous too... #And turned out to be so supportive of it in the end #I hope they'll remain close and good friends regardless of whether they continue to occasionally sleep together or not #My thoughts #My posts #My stuff #Personal #New ships!

[random-apollo-child]

Sorry (it's everything-but-the-not-natural) I don't usually send asks since they don't come from my most active blog.

But what about Geralt telling Jaskier that he hates his most famous song, thinking it's Toss a Coin, when really it's a fairly new one called "The Witcher Rises at Dawn". (If you catch my drift)

Geralt had been glaring at him all day, so like any good bard he decided to ask his witcher what was wrong

"Geralt why do you keep staring at me like that?" He complained in his lovely sing sing voice

"I hate that stupid song." Geralt glanced over at the wall

"Which one I have oh so many." Jaskier smiled this was normal

"That really famous one." He seemed annoyed

"Well you having a distaste for toss a coin is nothing new." Jaskier smiled a bit more

"No that fucking new one!" Geralt stood up

Jaskier realized and started to laugh "I'm sorry dear heart but it's all true!"

"Go fuck yourself." Geralt snapped back

"Fuck me yourself coward." Jaskier smiled

"Ok," Geralt picked up Jaskier with his hands on his ass and threw him over his shoulder "this should be fun.

#jaskier #the witcher #dandelion #julian alfred pankratz #witcher dandelion #geralt #geralt of rivia #geraskier #witcher geralt #geralt x jaskier

[gothiethefairy]

picture of jaskier and the tagline "this barbie is a world-famous bard!"

picture of geralt looking all gross and dirty, and the tagline "he's just ken."

#geraskier #the witcher #barbie 2023 #when someone gets the chance pls do this lol

[fangirleaconmigo]

Noises

“What.” Geralt burrowed deeper into the blanket.

The bard made a nervous, uncertain noise. He shifted and the floorboards creaked softly. “Uhhhhh.”

“Spit it out.”

Jaskier cleared his throat. “There are noises, Geralt.”

“No there aren’t.”

"Um. What? Yes there are. There are so. Why would you say that?"

Geralt flopped one arm over his face. "Witcher senses. I can hear everything. It's quiet out there. So what do you want, cuddles? Go back to bed."

Silence.

There was silence. And then more silence.

Geralt had only known Jaskier for a short while, but he had never known him to be silent.

Then there was the sound of bare feet padding back to the other bed.

Fuck.

He had wanted cuddles. The sunny, handsome, famous bard wanted to cuddle. Him.

Fuck.

Now Geralt was stone cold awake. Now he stared at the ceiling in silence.

"Geralt."

"What."

"I can practically hear you thinking. Stop it. Just leave it."

"But."

"No, just forget I ever-"

"No but I think you're right. There are noises. Now that I'm awake I can hear them."

A pause.

"Is that so?"

There was hope in the three words. A smile, even.

"It is so."

Then Jaskier was standing next to his bed again. "And are you frightened, dear witcher? Do you need protection?"

Geralt had to remind himself sometimes that while he could see people in the dark, they could not see him. Jaskier was probably staring down into what looked like a dark gloom, whereas he could clearly see the bard's shit eating grin and bright eyes like a beacon.

"Geralt, I asked--" Jaskier's teasing voice broke off into a squeal and an 'oof' noise, as Geralt dragged him into bed.

"Jus get your ass down here."

Geralt pulled Jaskier into his arms. He slung a leg over him, and burrowed into his neck. "You're gonna regret this though. I kick in my sleep."

Jaskier laughed and softly stroked his hair. "Somehow, I don't think I will."

#the witcher #geraskier #descarada writes geraskier #jaskier #geralt of rivia #descarada writes

[littlestsnicket]

i get the desire of wanting to headcanon jaskier as a good professor, but also what if he’s not? he’s probably actually not

- jaskier swanning about treating lecturing like he’s doing the university a huge favor when he really really needs the money. he’s a famous bard, he earns plenty. there are just literal children with better financial planning skills and impulse control than him. (but he’s also always been like this, even before he was properly famous.)

- lectures on whatever the fuck he feels like, often in a highly associative, i probably have adhd sort of way. fascinating and compelling but not a great learning environment. also huge problem in intro level classes with department set, oral exams.

- mostly teaches seminar classes where the entire grade is a final performance. even when he’s teaching in the history department. no mandatory or even encouraged progress check ins. your on your own unless you track him down outside of class.

- makes a point of not attending his office hours but at least he is extremely enthusiastic about discussing material with students if they manage to track him down somewhere else. willing to give extensive notes and encouragement and tips and opportunities for practice performances for stage fright history students on final performances. but you have to find him and ask.

- doesn’t have inappropriate relationships with his students but enjoys and encouraged the attention he gets from having a reputation as the sort of person who might.

- one thousand percent plays favorites. (this one he sort of gets a pass on because his favorites at the ones who he thinks are going to make it, and he has an uncanny knack for picking them out.)

#the witcher #jaskier #(these are all true of book!jaskier too) #team jaskier is both sincerely empathetic and kind and a self absorbed prick all at once

[ladyannemarie5]

I would like to point out that the story of Jaskier and Radovid is soooo much fanfic material.

Jaskier, the most famous bard of the continent, the Lothario of Lyria, The Romancer of Redania, The Stud of Cidaris meets and falls in love with the Crown Prince of Redania, a drunken, spoiled and foolish man who hides his intelligence and skill.

Pop Star and Prince AU

#Really need more fanfics of these two #jaskier #the witcher #joey batey #netflix #the witcher netflix #radovid #radskier #ao3fic #ao3 fanfic #fanfiction

[admjralbenbow]

do you know the saddest part? i like radskier but all that- all that radovid fanboy act, all that whipped guy, in love with the famous bard, who has always appreciated jaskier and looks at him with many heart eyes and PINING.... I wanted him to be eskel. I wanted eskel to know about jaskier years ago, and keep his songs in his heart, and when he met him, he would say beautiful things about how jaskier is able to see beyond the outside, how he sees the best in everyone- but no, they massacred my boy and they gave me this instead. and and and I appreciate it, but it still hurts.

#angsty hours #jaskel #radskier #jaskier #eskel #eskel x jaskier #radovid x jaskier #multishipper stuff #the witcher s3