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morphmaker · 10 days

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Protector of the Small x Redwall

#tortall #protector of the small #jonathan of conte #jonathan of conté #redwall #morphmaker arts

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checkoutmybookshelf · 11 months

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The Quartet That Started It All

As followers of this blog will note, this is not actually the quartet that started it all for me, but it DID launch author Tamora Pierce's career in the 1980s, and Alanna remains absolutely beloved among Pierce's heroines. Let's talk the Song of the Lioness Quartet.

In a classic case of "if I can't do this as a girl, then I'll do this as a boy and I have a handy twin brother to go full Twelfth Night with," Alanna of Trebond begins The First Adventure by dressing as a boy to train as a page in Tortall's royal court. This book introduces all our main characters and establishes Alan the page amongst his peers and Alanna as she finds herself and her place in chivalry.

One of the other amazing things about Alanna's story overall is that she begins it absolutely terrified of her own magical gift. Her arc includes learning to work with her magic rather than to fear it, and that's a twist on magic users that I really appreciated. We often get overly confident magic users--indeed, we'll get TWO of them later in the series--but it's rare that we get magic users who are fully aware of their powers and are still absolutely terrified of them. So of course, the story and the world and Pierce herself keep throwing Alanna into situations where she has no choice but to develop and use her gift. It's so, so good. This first book covers Alanna's page years, and we move into her squire years in book two.

In the Hand of the Goddess really expands on Alanna's key relationship with Prince Jon on Conte, Duke Roger of Conte, and Geroge Cooper. Alanna moves into a wider world of adult politics and stakes in this book. From being able to defeat an older, stronger, and more experienced opponent in a duel to developing her healing skills when a wound puts her out of commission during a war, Alanna cements her skills, connections, and position in society. This culminates with unmasking Roger as an attempting regicide and the accidental reveal of her gender.

This book is really, really good, and extends Alanna's childhood fear of magic to her fear of Roger specifically in a really natural, logical way. I could say more about the details, but these two books have an episodic vibe to them, so I won't spend too much time exploring every single key plot event.

The Woman Who Rides Like a Man sees Alanna spending her first year as a knight in the desert, with a Bazhir tribe. She becomes their shaman by way of self-defense; she murders their first shaman when he tries to murder her for "being unnatural." Then it falls to Alanna to train three magic users for the tribe, and this is where we see more nuance into how different magic users relate to their powers, from sheer hubris to fear to "this is just part of me, let's do this." It's a phenomenal experience for Alanna, and she learns as much from her students as they do

Book three also sees Jonathan bitching to hell and back about having to be king, which is not a great look, and it's one Alanna calls him on. He spends most of the book alternating between pitching a hissy fit, begging Alanna to marry him, and training to take over as Voice of the Tribes. The interesting thing here is that Alanna refuses to marry Jon. He is trying to fit Alanna into his own fairy tale, and she very much goes "That isn't our relationship, I can't do that. We aren't meant to be like that, and that's ok." If I could inject that lesson into humanity's collective head, I would. It's well done and it's great.

Lioness Rampant picks up on Alanna's travels after she leaves the Bazhir, and eventually sees her return to Corus with a magical artifact to help secure Jonathan's position as king.

There's also the teeny tiny complication that Alanna's twin brother, Thom, has resurrected Duke Roger. Absolute chaos ensues, and Roger almost manages to take out the entire court during Jonathan's coronation. Nobody should have to kill an evil sorceror twice, but Alanna did.

If you want to dive into Tamora Pierce's Tortall Universe, starting with Alanna is absolutely a good choice. These books hold a very soft spot in my heart, and they're never not engaging.

#tamora pierce #the song of the lioness #the first adventure #in the hand of the goddess #the woman who rides like a man #lioness rampant #alanna of trebond #jonathan of conte #ya fantasy #books & libraries #books and reading #books and novels #book recommendations #books

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whimsicallywiddershins · 7 months

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I'm just imagining one day that George, Alanna, Jon, Thayet, Numair, Daine, the knights, ect are just hanging out after a council meeting or something, and they all start talking about famous ancestors, cause they are all noble and I'm sure they all have great records. And George is sitting there, listening but quiet, cause he really can't contribute to all these ancient bloodlines and kings and such. Jon feels bad and is like

"George, do you have any interesting family members? I've bet you've got lots of famous thieves." You know, the include him. And George is like.

"Well, there is this one lady, Rebekah Cooper. She was a guradswoman that caught some big kidnappers and such."

And everyone's like, cool cool, how ironic, ect.

Then Jon starts thinking. That name is familiar, but he just can't place it. So later everyone is drunk and having a good time and Jon goes and unearths a book about his family. And there, in the section of his famous ancestor King Gareth III, there is a sungle page about his kidnapping. And one sentence mentioning his rescue by Provost Guardswoman Rebekah Cooper.

Jon goes insane. He goes running back to the little party and is like

"George!!! You won't believe this shit!"

And everyone gathers around and is amazed. That George's many great-grandma saved Jon's many great-grandfather. And there are lots of jokes about how Tortall would be lost without a Cooper there to save it.

But then, as the weeks go by, Jon keeps looking. He finds old Provost reports about a stubborn Puppy named Cooper that nabbed a notorious child kidnapper. About a rookie dog that ended a counterfeit ring practically singlehandedly. Reports left by Lord Gershom of Haryse, praising Rebekah Cooper for her work. Small accounts talking about an odd cat. A scent hound. The amount of people Rebekah Cooper saved. The difference she made.

And he compiles these findings, and spreads them around. Everyone is reading about this young Guardswoman that saved Tortall's people, over and over. Girls are inspired to become guards and knights and Riders. The Lower City is proud of its savior. The commoners are excited about a hero that came from nothing, like them. People start telling stories, making songs. Talling the story of Rebekah Cooper, so she will never be forgotten.

#fandom #tamora pierce #book reccs #beka cooper #provosts dog #tortall #george cooper #jonathan of conte #jon conte #king jon #alanna of trebond

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axolotlcipher · 1 year

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See the joke is that I love Tammy, but GURL these romances. All lighthearted fun from ur local lesbian.

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fytortall · 7 months

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Do you think that any of John and David's kids were sneaking off to hang out with the King of the thieves?

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Translation: Do you think that any of Jon and Thayet's kids were sneaking off to hang out with the King of the Thieves?

#siri butchers tortall #protector of the small #tamora pierce #tortall #jonathan of conte #thayet jian willima of conte

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mkaugust · 4 months

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Hi hi!! Kisses ask game #13 for the knights or (fictional) hockey players of your choice, if you’re interested

I'll be toasting at midnight to a year of new forms of brainrot and all the continued brainrot to come <3

Knights, as you requested. Continued below the cut cause I got wordy. Warnings for lack of editing or I fear it would have been even longer. (Everyone who doesn't know these guys should go read The Song of the Lioness series. Make it your new years resolution lol)

A Toast

“George!” Jon startled as George walked out the door to Alan's empty room. Well, perhaps not Alan’s room anymore. The squire’s room? Jon shook his head, distracted and thoughts swirling with the sounds of the party he had left behind still echoing in his ears. Quieter this time, though no less surprised, he said, “George, you're here.”

“Still haven't fixed your security flaws I see.”

Jon huffed and straightened his shoulders. “There are no flaws and I can protect myself if there were.”

“Hmm,” George smirked. “I suppose that's why I stayed here rather than keeping an eye on Alanna.”

“She's strong on her own.”

“Yes. We'll keep reminding ourselves of that, shall we?” George whispered, voice suddenly less sure than before. They both worried for the missing third piece to their set, even if they constantly pretended otherwise.

Jon smiled in reassurance and nodded. “So, how do I happen to find you in my rooms on the eve of the New Year? Shouldn't you be…at a party of your own?”

“I was. I left. As did you.” George spoke as he walked slowly around the room, aimless and yet clearly full of purpose. Jon sat on the edge of his bed and reached to remove his shoes, loosen his tight clothing.

Their eyes never left each other for long. This dance was becoming familiar.

“I watched you dance.” George whispered, nearly more hum than words. “I watched…I…”

“You…enjoyed it? My…dancing?”

George nodded, once. “Dance with me.”

“What?” Jon frowned, confused. This part of the routine was…new. “We…have no music. No partners.”

George stared down at Jon, motionless, intently serious. “Two men can dance together. Surely they taught you that.”

“They?”

“Alanna.”

“Ah. I…yes I suppose.” Jon stood at George's beckoning. He hesitated, looking around. “My boots…”

George knelt to remove his own boots quickly, placing them out of the way. “There. Now we're on equal footing. Your excuses are gone. Dance with me.”

It was a command, but the gentlest one Jon had received in recent memory. How could he resist obeying?

George bent at the waist briefly, a motion like a bow but somehow different, placing himself in the maiden’s position for the dance. Oh, Jon realized, he's done this before. Jon stepped forward and they began to dance as one.

“George…”

“Yes, Jon?”

The moment was too tender for loud speech, nearly too much for steady thought. Jon stumbled, less elegant dancing on his bedroom floor than in the ballroom. Dancing with a man. Dancing with George.

George steadied him and suddenly they were closer, so much closer, than any dance should have rightfully brought them, hands strong and tight to each other even as words faltered and the music of joint silence prevailed. They danced on.

“I thought of you, you and Alan, at the party. Sometimes I feel as though I've been waiting all night for you.”

“I have waited…my whole life for the both of you.”

Distantly, the cheers of a party reaching its peak echoed through the halls. As the cheers reached them, their dancing halted, though their embrace did not. Foreheads pressed together, Jon blinked his eyes open, unsure when they had closed.

“We should toast. I don't think I have anything for it though.”

“Toast to what?”

“To…the new year, of course. To…to Alanna's adventures and safety. To dancing.” The last was said with a smirk and confidence Jon did not quite feel until George returned it readily.

“To dancing.” George echoed. “Or…to us?”

“Us?”

“A toast, to us three. Dancing here and awaiting the steps of our missing partner, their return to our arms as certain as their place in our hearts. And to us two, keeping space safe and warm in the meantime.”

“A toast indeed.” Jon echoed, awed by George’s words. “And still…nothing to toast with…” Jon looked around his room sadly.

“Here,” George called Jon’s attention back. “Here.”

George placed a hand, gentle but firm, to Jon cheek and closed the little space between them, pressing their lips together briefly. “A toast,” he said again, pulling back only just enough to speak.

“A toast to us two,” Jon echoed, speaking the words asked George's lips before sealing them together once more. “A toast to us three.”

Further words were unnecessary. Their toasting continued to blur out the distant sounds of revelry and a different sort of New Year's toasting occurring elsewhere in the castle.

#song of the lioness #sotl #tortall #george cooper #jonathan of conte #alanna of trebond #george/jon #but also #george/alanna/jon #midnight kisses #chat

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spiritintheinkwell · 1 year

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It's me, hi, it's your Swiftie girlfriend who just finished a nostalgia read of the Song of the Lioness series and I submit to you that All Too Well (10 minute version) is very much an Alanna/Jonathan song - Do with this information what you will <3

I love and cherish my swiftie girlfriend and her galaxy brain. ⚔👑

#fan art #tamora pierce #song of the lioness #tortall #taylor swift lyrics #alanna the lioness #jonathan of conte #alanna/jonathan #diversebookfanart

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mariedemedicis · 1 month

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Jon, Numair and Ozorne for the ask game?

Jon:

• My NOTP for them: I'm...not sure I have one? I wouldn't want Alanna/Jon or Delia/Jon to be long lasting but there are enough interesting elements to both those relationships that I would be open to reading fic/meta that explores those. There's no like instant recoil. Okay, no, wait, Jon/Roger is definitely my notp.

• My BROTP for them: Jon/Gary

• My OTP for them: Jon/Thayet, I just love them together so much!

• My second choice pairing for them: Jon/George - I love that line about them sharing an understanding from both being monarchs.

• My fluffy pairing for them: Uhh, does Jon really have a fluffy pairing? Jon/Thayet isn't only fluffy but it might be the closest.

• My angsty pairing for them: I feel like also Jon/Thayet with all the family drama around Kalasin.

• My favorite poly ship for them: I don't have one ready to go but maybe Jon/Thayet/Buri/Raoul? Although to be fair, I feel like the Jon/Thayet, Buri/Thayet, Buri/Raoul, and Jon/Raoul pairs are all solid. It's Jon/Buri where I feel a bit shaky about things working out but I guess if they both love Thayet and Raoul, they can probably come to a level of understanding.

• My weirdest pairing for them: I've always been a little intrigued by the idea of Alanna/Delia so, I think it would really interesting to see how things go in a Jon/Delia/Alanna throuple.

My intrigued-by pairing for them: I could see Jon/Numair being interesting.

Numair:

• My NOTP for them: I'm so sorry to everyone that loves them together but it's got to be Numair/D.a*ne.

• My BROTP for them: Maybe Alanna or Lindhall?

• My OTP for them: I just love the potential of him and Thom as massively powerful, extremely talented, and chaotic sorcerer husbands.

• My second choice pairing for them: Numair/Ozorne/Varice, pre-Ozorne's ascension.

• My fluffy pairing for them: Same as above!

• My angsty pairing for them: Well, same as above but post-ascension.

• My favorite poly ship for them: Sorry for answering the same thing for most of these but Numair/Ozorne/Varice again.

• My weirdest pairing for them: Maybe Numair/Varice/Thayet in an au where Numair and Varice both escape Carthak and Thayet never encounters Alanna.

My intrigued-by pairing for them: Same as above, Numair/Jon.

Ozorne:

• My NOTP for them: Kind of Ozorne/anyone post-ascension.

• My BROTP for them: Ozorne/Fazia because I refuse to believe they weren't very close at one point in time.

• My OTP for them: Numair/Ozorne/Varice, pre-Ozorne's ascension.

• My second choice pairing for them: I guess Ozorne/Numair.

• My fluffy pairing for them: Again the OT3, pre-ascension.

• My angsty pairing for them: The OT3 post-ascension.

• My favorite poly ship for them: Again the OT3.

• My weirdest pairing for them: Hmmm, I could kind of see a Ozorne/Josiane thing working out in the 'they make each other worse' kind of way. They certainly share a worldview by the time of Emperor Mage, anyway.

My intrigued-by pairing for them: See above.

#thank you for asking!#asks #answers #mihrsuri #jonathan of conte #numair salmalin #ozorne tasikhe #tortall

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ladylingua · 1 year

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Jon, George, Liam

Fake Date: Jon

I think dating a prince sounds awful but fake dating one sounds fun! We’d be going out and having fun on his dime, and Jon is charming and enjoyable in small doses.

Slow Burn: George

I don’t know that I would want to go that slow with George, but I could never be his enemy, and I only want to real date him, not fake date 😂

Enemies to Lovers: Liam

I hate his personality so enemies on sight, but Alanna did say he was a fun hook up, so I guess I could see myself tempted to attempt being with him...at least for a very short time lmao

#tamora pierce #tortall #song of the lioness #jonathan of conte #george cooper #liam ironarms

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jeweled-weevil · 1 year

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Ages ago I made a couple moodboards for Tamora Pierce’s Tortall series. One for Alanna and one for Jonathan and Thayet. Never got around to posting them, so here they are.

#tamora pierce #alanna the lioness #alanna of trebond #alanna of pirate's swoop #jonathan of conte #queen thayet #tortall #song of the lioness

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morphmaker · 6 months

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The Immortals No. 10: The Battle of Port Legann

#daine sarrasri #veralidaine sarrasri #tortall #the immortals quartet #the realms of the gods #jonathan of conte #jonathan of conté #morphmaker arts

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wondereads · 11 months

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Tamora Pierce Marathon: The Woman Who Rides Like a Man

I'm rereading every Tamora Pierce book (except Protector of the Small since I just read and reviewed it last year), and here's part three with The Woman Who Rides Like a Man.

Song of the Lioness 1 2 3 4

While I love Tamora Pierce, she is truly one of my favorite authors in the world, this book is so painfully written in the eighties. The plot of this one centers around Alanna, now a knight, going off on adventures and encountering the Bazhir, a desert-dwelling people who, while within Tortall, are somewhat autonomous. Now, I must give credit where credit is due. For a book published in 1986, the fact that Pierce created an actual culture and story around a people that are clearly based on the Middle East/Northern Africa instead of just making them the villains is quite good. However, there is a lot of insensitive content. Alanna does her best to become accustomed to living among the Bazhir, and she is quite respectful most of the time, but there are certain things, like her aversion to the face veils that the women wear, that betray some bias. Also, the whole story revolves around Jon eventually becoming the Voice of the Tribes, a spiritual leader for the Bazhir, so they will make peace with the Tortallans, which just reeks of white saviorism and colonialist behavior.

Beyond the dubious representation, this book is just kind of weak in terms of plot. It's obviously a bit of a "between" book meant to get everyone in place for Lioness Rampant. There's not much conflict, and there really is nothing that I would consider a climax. I will say that I think Alanna grows a lot character-wise in this book. Her time with the Bazhir forces her to adapt her worldview, and she goes through a lot of introspection when it comes to her attitude towards magic. Also, she faces her feelings when it comes to Jon, who acts like a prick in this book. Overall, this is definitely the weakest of Song of the Lioness. Still, even though you probably couldn't guess it from my ranting, I did enjoy it still. If I were to give it a rating like a normally do in my updates and reviews, it would probably be a solid 7/10. If it were not in this particular series where I am attached to the characters, it would probably drop to a 6.

#tamora pierce marathon #tamora pierce #the woman who rides like a man #song of the lioness #fantasy #ya #alanna of trebond #jonathan of conte #the bazhir

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and-this-of-all-my-hopes · 9 months

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@re-dracula - so this song is technically from a Faust musical (it’s very good - and very queer, too! - and everyone should listen to it), but please tell me I’m not the only one who is hearing these lyrics and feeling the EXTREME vibes of this is the song Jonathan Harker would sing about Dracula.

#re dracula #dracula #jonathan harker #in the light #michael mott #jeremy jordan #bobby conte #spotify #actually the story of faust and dracula have loads of parallels #even johann and jonathan are equivalents of each other

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adam-eve · 2 years

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Jonathan Schofield

Last day at the resort’ ( expulsion)

conte on hp paper

#adam & eve #garden of eden #paradise #adam and eve #eve & adam #forbidden fruit #jonathan schofield #british art #2022 #conte #expulsion

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valhallarealm · 1 year

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Il vampiro moderno è queer, manipolatore e deve la sua fama a Lord Byron: tutto quello che non sapete più qualche gossip

Foto copertina: Roberto G., giacca: PunkRave, location: Chiesa di Santa Maria della Rocca, Offida Lord Byron è l’indiretto responsabile dell’immagine del vampiro moderno Il vampiro letterario moderno nasce dall’antipatia tra due persone: John William Polidori e George Gordon Byron. Nella famosa notte in cui è nato parte del genere gotico moderno, il 15 giugno 1816, nel salotto di villa Diodati…

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getitoncamera · 21 days

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i can’t even explain how excited i am for merrily!

#this is my version of hamilton #it is a musical that i am endlessly interested in that i have loved for so long that i got tickets to after waiting for a while (cont.)#bc they’re super expensive and pretty hard to get #to say that i am over the moon about merrily is to say that i am deeply looking forward to seeing this cast but especially that main trio #i mean it’s literally daniel radcliffe jonathan groff & lindsay mendez #it is harry fricking potter (fuck the author)#it’s kristoff #& its an actress ive loved since i got into theatre & have never gotten to see #like this trio is honestly 60% of why i bought the damn ticket #(sondheim was 10% my favorite theatre critic was 5% wanting to see THE show on broadway was 5% & my genuine love of this show was 20%)#like i am so stoked to see this musical #if i could i’d bottle up this excitement bc i’m pretty sure it could replace my anxiety/depression meds #wednesday come soon pls #(but not too soon i need tuesday to come too)#not kpop #old friends!#theatre 🎭

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