#land vs sea

[booksaremyadventures]

“You can't win a war. Someone else just loses.” ― To Kill a Kingdom

By Alexandra Christo

#to kill a kingdom #alexandra christo #enemies to lovers #land vs sea #sirens #pirates #midas prince #princess lira #prince elian #evil sea queen #booklr #bookblr #books #booktok #bookworm #bookstagram #reading is self care #book quotes #quotes #book quote #daughter of the pirate king #daughter of the siren queen

[vyrion]

the characterization of the goddesses from the brief glimpses we Have of them is so so so interesting to me.

aster's temple establishes her as pretty strict, what with smiting anyone who enters who has done wrong. in the same way that you might expect, RAFT, or at least the ferin family, seem very heavily tied to her, given the dreams that jay has (and drey and jayson, given how their eyes are also changed in a similar way. it's pretty safe to assume this is something that's common in the ferin bloodline).

the navy is very pro-structure, pro-government, etc, pushing for an agenda essentially under their watch, which line up pretty nicely with how the temple is structured. yet her answers to gillion about the pin, while lacking in any real tone due to the nature of the communication, feel open or in some ways hesitant (this is more specifically about the "not really" answer to the chosen one question).

in addition, the dreams jay has are about withstanding the heat, being strong enough to tough it out and find the freedom on the other side. the sun is something guiding and also that light. it's something hidden away from those in the undersea, something that draws them out and has them realize this is what the elders had been hiding from them? it's a source of warmth, comfort, familiarity, and yet it's orderly.

#from the deep dark #iwanted to talk about the world tree too but this is already long so Um.yeah not.today. i also cant remmeber enough about it #i also kinda want to talk about how gillion knew next to nothing about the goddesses Until he came to the surface but thats a post for.Late #i cant even tell if this makes sense anymore im just rambling its fine #ill add my thoughts about lunadeyis later i cant articulate them right #at the end of the day its sun vs moon or land vs sea or order vs chaos.and i love them to bits for it #eclipses jrwi #riptide aster #i just [explosion sfx] i have so many thoughts about them.i don't think that either is a force of ''good'' or ''evil'' i think they're both #trying to do what they see as best

[seases]

top part are my fav widow doodles from af2023 season + a big scrap pile ive been building. featuring. logo design obsession

#seas draws #uh more tags more tags so the next shit doesnt end up in the tracked tags #i really like widow? i think the first 2 doodles are really cute? #the vampire shit -- she bites. shes allergic to silver. red and black themed. in halloween monster land i think vampire works #also af was vampires vs werewolves. so vampire dress up lol #i do think being a stacked dyke rather than usual vampire willowy twink is funny to me #srau #shadowrun

[the-river-carrion]

The World of Hemaia

Welcome to Hemaia, the land of dyads.

I figured, what better way to start worldbuilding than to introduce the world in which I'm building! Briefly, about the map, I drew it in a tiny notebook at work so it's not the full world; primarily there's the rest of the main continent and the odd, small island missing, and the dotted lines indicating ocean borders are a work in progress, but this is my base.

So, Hemaia is made up of two primary land masses/land collections. You have Therrera, the biggest landmass, inspired by supercontinents like Pangea and Rodinia, and The Kosmene Isles, a collection of islands where the story of the Seafarers trilogy takes place. It has two moons, two primary Gods, and pairs and dyads are this land's bread and butter.

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Therrera ↴

Talking about this first because it's not the focus of Seafarers and is inherently less developed, most of its details right now come from wanting it to feel real, especially in relation to TKI.

Anyway, literally named 'the land of beasts', Therrera is the birthplace of the mountains and the thirchainum. It spans across the better part of Hemaia and is split into dozens of regions with a deeply diverse array of people but rigid and unyielding Kingdom lines.

While those at the coast often worship both Gods, the closer you travel to the centre of the land, the more faith skews towards the sky god Caelumann. Every set of mountains has a shrine and/or monastery as they're considered deeply holy places, and those who wish to climb the mountains must receive a blessing first.

It's very common for the lower class in more landlocked areas to have never seen the ocean before, some outright even considering it a myth or not knowing it exists at all.

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The Kosmene Isles ↴

The woman of the hour. The icon herself. The girl I could talk about for hours. Our setting for the Seafarers Trilogy.

The Kosmene Isles was named as such for the way the moons reflect on the ocean, appearing as though made of crystal; it's made up of six primary islands with a handful of small pieces of land dotted amongst them (usually inhabited by smaller trade villages but a few providing a home for the less accepted folk). While the populace of the Isles come from many different backgrounds and mingle quite easily, the overarching culture of this region is affected by The Murex Crown, who reside on the smallest island in the archipelago but whose influence has morphed into an empire.

While the Kosmenians live on the land, they share their oceans with the merfolk, Cayotia's children, creatures of the water who are said to eat the hearts of those that slip beneath their waves. While a handful of thirchainum species have been brought over to the Isles by Therreran traders, the main source of magic in this region is the merfolk; humans are not born with magic unless there is some ocean in their bloodline.

The Kosmene Isles fear magic. They fear the sea and her people, and they hunt them under the guise of protection. They can hide in plain sight, growing legs, teaching themselves to speak, and choosing names any normal person might use; a hint of magic, a slip in their step, or not quite fitting the binary, and a pyre is where they'll find themselves.

King Nicolas is the only human capable of using magic unscathed.

The Murex Crown, while building their empire, have perpetuated this need to hunt and kill, and never has a greater divide been created. Hunters are employed by the royals, paid a handsome sum for tails or heads they must get before these creatures die, and use ships made of trees only born underwater that have long been driven to extinction.

Where there are Hunters, there are always Pirates; outcasts, rebels, and self-proclaimed free-thinkers. They cause trouble where they can, disrupting trade routes or hunts, and some say every pirate ship must come with a mermaid, a blessing from Cayotia herself. Pirate ships are not made of long-lost, unsinkable trees, they are made up of every place a crew has been, and the lives they've left behind; the bottom of the ocean is lined with ships like theirs because Pirates do not fear what lives in the sea quite as much as Hunters do.

Cayotia, the Goddess of the sea, is as worshipped as she is feared. The myths say she gave the Kosmenians their land, and they thank her for that; they thank her for water, coastal air, and all the beauty the sea has to offer. But she is still the mother of the creatures they fear, and they do not think themselves loved enough to pray for them to disappear into foam.

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Miscellaneous ↴

I've mentioned Gods and faith briefly here, but there is a much longer rant I could go on regarding the High vs Low faith in Hemaia because there is very much a difference. Cayotia and Calumann are deities whose existence is reliant on a person's belief, their myths are bizarre and contradicting, they differ based on culture and location, and I enjoy them a lot, but they are beings a lot less tangible than some other god-like entities we actually meet.

Thirchainum is my world-specific word for dinosaurs lmao. Much like the merfolk (who they may or may not be connected to depending on what you believe), they are creatures of magic; each species has its own name determined primarily by either appearance or magic type, and they have different values to people depending on which culture you find yourself in as some locations view them as dangerous beasts while others integrate them into working life.

I plan to go on slightly extensive talks regarding my magic systems, and different elements of the merfolk in the future, but if you do have any burning questions about anything, feel free to ask them!

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Taglist ↴

@outpost51, @writernopal

Requests to be added are welcome in the tags, replies or inbox ♡

#seafarers #seafarers worldbuilding #hemaia #therrera #the kosmene isles #baby's first worldbuilding post #things are getting names now look at me go #I'm so normal about this #asks always welcome #I could ramble about culture for days #you can also just straight up ask for more information about either location(s) because there's always more in me #I had to limit myself for this introductory post because it was on the world as a whole #the isles could be discussed at length for ages #especially if I was to discuss the land vs the sea because even *their* culture and mythos are different

[jeweled-blue-eyes]

There are versions of the myth where Lleu Llaw almost dies but is brought back by his uncle, do you think if he did die his brother would stow his body away at the bottom of the sea? Like "Well I don't trust anyone up on land, clearly this is the safest place for him to be♡♡♡"

he'd move heaven and hell to bring his dearest brother back into the land of the living!

#he would lay Lleu down on a bed of flowers in a crystal cave that is guarded by a sea monster like an enchanted fairy tale princess #at night he sings to him a lullaby as he plays with the soft locks of his hair and kisses his forehead pretending Lleu is only sleeping #but after quite some time he grows impatient and threatens to flood the land killing every living man and animal there #if the god of the underworld doesn't agree to give him Lleu's soul back #answered asks #I imagine Dylan having an us vs the world kind of mindset

[lucimiir]

I see your Sean teaches Puck about catching cappail uisce and Thisby magic post canon fics and raise you Puck introduces Sean to the social dynamics and communities on Thisby he’s never gotten to be a part of

#land vs sea etc etc #something something that part where sean says that puck is a window to a part of thisby he’s never understood #or something along those lines #the scorpio races #sean kendrick #puck connolly #kate connolly #the kendricks #maggie stiefvater

[chaoticstabby]

I love love love when one of my players comes up with something that just sparks my brain into worldbuilding. I now have an entire seafaring culture because I'm GMing a oneshot for some friends and one of them said something about her coming from a sea-related background

#random thoughts #d&d #the ongoing trials and tribulations of the dm #it's still a bit barebones for the moment but i have sooooo many ideas #ships that can be connected to create floating cities #groups that live on land vs those that are nomadic and live at sea and their symbiotic relationship #how their relationship with religion would work #god i love worldbuilding

[nias-keca]

hey, does anyone have a link to the video of archie and maxie from pokemon singing while swinging around the concert hall in tomodachi life?

#it's very old.. possibly 5 or more years.. #the song was sea vs land and the voices were typical mii but englishy i think because the lyrics were english..? #pkmn #oras #team aqua #team magma #tomodachi life #sticking this into the tags i really want to see it again if it's possible #not art

[tobacconist]

amendment 2: the only case when seafood is acceptable to be cooked or served with the meat of land beasts is 1.oyster sauce 2.shrimp powder because they are only as seasonings 

#and the land vs sea rule only applies to meats not vegetables

[strixessabre]

Pretty sure you need some Godzilla buttons. Almost positive you do.

( Strixes’ Sabre )

#godzilla #godzilla land #kaiju #godzilla vs the sea monster #King Ghidorah #mothra #baby godzilla #Anguirus #mechagodzilla #battle jacket #kutte #godzilla vs the smog monster #movie poster

[rudyboxman57]

31 BC battle of ACTIUM vs WAR in Heaven 1908.

#RudyBoxman discovered that the sea and land War was connected with the disaster in 1908 , Tunguska-Siberia in Russia June 30 , 1908 See the HD photo's here. #news #Actium #HDphoto #nieuws #science #HighDefinition #school #history

#31 BC battle of ACTIUM vs WAR in Heaven 1908. #RudyBoxman discovered that the sea and land War was connected with the disaster in 1908 #Tunguska-Siberia in Russia June 30 #1908 See the HD photo's here. #news #Actium #HDphoto #nieuws #science #HighDefinition #school #history #rudyboxman #rjbteam #design #designer #worldnews #tshirtdesign #tshirtprinting #christmas

[yinjiyang]

"You're safe here. You can rest now." -Dion

Not a word had been spoken since their meeting. The fall of a mothercrystal had awakened Leviathan from their slumber, rising to the surface, transforming upon finding land, disoriented as Yin took his first trembling steps, drenched from head to toe and dripping seawater upon the sand as he moved further onto shore. With each step, his gait steadied a bit more until the familiarity settled in, graceful control of his movements returned.

And he walked...he walked toward that <beacon>, that <light> that guided him in distant past; the journey was far, but the Dominant did not stop. The Crystalline Dominion was his destination and he did not stop. But eventually, he encountered people. This world was so different and yet not. They stared at him, this tall and slender young man dressed in unfamiliar, flowing robes of gradient ocean blues and white. The stranger looked so different from anyone in the Empire.

He drew the attention of Imperial soldiers--but when he did not respond to their questions or subsequent orders to stop, their interactions escalated and it was discovered, very quickly, that not only was this strange foreigner a Bearer, but that he was skilled in water magic. Frighteningly so. And yet, as terrifyingly masterful he was at fighting with a type none had faced in their lifetimes, his skill was so unsurpassed that while opponents were incapacitated, none were killed. Yet he walked ever forward, following that beacon.

Walked into an Imperial Camp. Spears. Dragoons. Still, he did not stop...did not stop until he reached the presence of one dragoon in particular, Leviathan's heart both stirring and finding peace in recognition of the beacon she had followed to this very place. Mere steps away from the crowned prince, Yin's steps finally stopped. They had finally found him. Found Bahamut. And Yin was so very tired. So very, very tired of fighting. Even if the dragoons suddenly surrounded and apprehended him at that moment, he would not mind. He just...stopped, locking eyes with the prince as relief befell his dark ocean gaze...

"You're safe here. You can rest now."

Hearing those words, his eyes then slowly closed as he gradually sank to his knees...and then collapsed to the ground with a quiet thud.

#heartsurpluss #heartsurpluss dion #the beacon on the horizon #answered ask #{ well well well } #{ figured i'd put this before the fall of the crystalline dominion } #{ probably before the empire vs. waloed fight } #{ mwahahaha } #{ fuck all. let levi have a nap and then let's kick some odin ass } #{ poor li'l sea serpent's like “walking sucks. fuck land.” } #leviathan the lost verse

[dogtoling]

OK. . . seems i missed the whole 'chickens are controversial in splatoon' thing. . . why?

To put it short there's evidence both for and against them existing, and this is without me actually looking anything up so i might be missing something.

cases for chickens being extant: there's been chickens present in SOME form in several splatfests, they're not mammals so they're not NECESSARILY extinct, despite being domesticated animals and thus being unlikely to survive it doesn't mean it'd be IMPOSSIBLE because pigeons and other relatively human-dependent birds still survive in Splatoon, and of course there are many instances of Eggs being a staple in inkling culinary culture. egg is everywhere

cases for chickens being extinct: we only actually See chickens (or chicken, as in food) in splatfest art and splatfest dialogue which isn't (or at least definitely wasn't until Splatoon 3) canon-compliant at all. We havent actually seen chickens in-universe to my knowledge, nor had them mentioned outside splatfest. probably the biggest nail in the coffin is that there IS a chicken statue in Splatsville, and typically when there are big animal statues in the cities those are statues depicting extinct animals. this is something from an interview that touched on the crane and tortoise statues in Inkopolis Square; which also confirms that it wasn't JUST MAMMALS that suffered and went extinct, it was also other miscellaneous land animals and even random birds which I think me and initially a lot of other people thought were just. Fine and safe. But if a random bird like a crane can be extinct now then chickens are absolutely not safe just because they're not mammals. although eggs are in like every food it's not really been confirmed in any way that those are CHICKEN eggs (although that is the most likely), they could as well be farming domesticated pigeons or something

So really it's a big case of no real confirmation they DO exist, but also no real confirmation they DON'T exist, but also the only context we see them in-universe is in a context where every other animal depicted there IS extinct and it's like a lore thing. So the existence of eggs is a big hint TOWARDS them existing but could easily mean nothing whereas the other one is more in line with proving they do not exist. it is a very uncertain situation for the chicken

HOWEVER!!!!!! there is hope for the chicken. splatfests in Splatoon 3 have had more in-universe accurate themes and dialogue so far (meaning they dont randomly make up shit like "marina's landlord is a narwhal" and "inklings eat red meat" or whatever the fuck in that sea food vs mountain food one we didnt even have that one it was regional). SO THIS MEANS! in the next splatfest we Could get a somewhat stable answer to if chickens exist or not. of course the other 2 options are extinct animals whereas the chicken is 50/50. i'm HOPING the dialogue touches upon this fact and doesn't just talk about all of those like they just Exist. basically we are very close to some kind of progress on this issue that would be Somewhat credible because while splatfest dialogue has never been a credible source in the past, it has been WAY better in S3

TL;DR we just don't know. Chickens are a mystery

#mailbox

[ghxstkn1fe]

there’s something with gills prophecy and the blade of destiny’s pact. i don’t know what it is but it’s something.

#i’ll find the episodes where they’re mentioned later #i’m not great at lengthy analyses but i can put the pieces together #and hope others see what i’m vaguely gesturing at #over the hills #(something something choosing land vs sea and splitting the oceans apart)

[tending-the-hearth]

everything i loved about "the little mermaid" live action

Ariel's melody being her siren song!! that little new bit of lore!! i also really liked that it added more depth as to why Ursula wanted her voice in exchange for her becoming human

the way Ariel became almost angry during the bridge of "Part of Your World", she was so frustrated that she couldn't do the things she was dreaming about, like YES let her be mad!!

full body chills during "Part of Your World" + the first reprise

Ariel helping Max onto the boat 😭😭😭

I've mentioned this before, but Ariel hearing Eric's voice before seeing him!!! hearing him sing before seeing him!!! agh!!!!

Eric holding Ariel's hand on the shore after she rescues him 😭

the detail put into each of Ariel's sisters was so stunning, i'm so excited to read more about them in the books! i loved that they each had their own specific vibe

THEY INCLUDED THE FACT THAT URSULA AND TRITON ARE SIBLINGS YES THANK YOU VERY MUCH

"For the First Time" being a voice over, as Ariel's thoughts, and then the scene shifting to complete darkness except for her to represent us being in her head and hearing her thoughts, and the way it gets cut off when she realizes she can't say "hello" to Eric? i cried

The Jodi Benson cameo and her giving Halle!Ariel the fork 😭 literally her passing on the mantel of Ariel 😭😭

Eric and Ariel being total nerds with each other??

The way Ariel "told" Eric her name using the constellations???? and him saying it was written in the stars???? hello????

Also Eric saying "my little mermaid" made me so soft wtf

Eric and Ariel running around and giggling in the castle and being the definition of puppy love like they're so goofy and in love i adore them

the "Part of Your World" reprise after Ariel sees Eric with Vanessa shattered my heart, the MOST heartbreaking song

Grimsby kicking the ring away after it falls near him, my man knew exactly what was going on, he's known Ariel for three days and is already a ride or die

just Ariel and Eric holding each other so tightly after she gets her voice back, and Eric refusing to let her go until Ursula literally has to throw him away

ARIEL BEING THE ONE TO KILL URSULA USING THE SKILLS SHE SAW ERIC USE OH MY GOD IT WORKED SO SO WELL

i like that they added a chunk of time passing between Ursula's death and Eric and Ariel reuniting, it added a little extra drama and emotion when they finally saw each other again!

listen i'm an absolute sucker for a "hug before kiss" reunion and i was SO happy that Eric and Ariel had that, it fit them and their relationship perfectly, the way Eric just clung to her, and Ariel's happy smile as she hugged him back 😭

The mermaid statue and the dress representing the land vs. the sea???? and both returning back to where they're supposed to be but having new meanings????

Ariel's wedding dress being pink to (probably) pay homage to her pink ballgown in the animated movie was such a good touch, and i loved the length!!

Triton and Ariel's goodbye, where he says "you shouldn't have had to give up your voice for me to hear you"???? hello my father issues jumped tf out and had me sobbing in the theater

literally the entire movie was so beautiful, i could talk about it for hours, this is the best live action remake honestly, and Eric and Ariel (specifically the live action version obvi) have moved up to become my favorite Disney Princess/Prince pairing, just behind Belle and Adam (bc let's be honest, nothing can top them)

@queen-with-the-quill bc i know you're seeing it soon! more things i forgot to tell you lol

#the little mermaid #the little mermaid 2023 #the little mermaid spoilers #ariel #prince eric #disney

[randomishnickname]

Must-read Destiel fics - my superduper Nov. 5th rec list

Three years ago, on the blessed day of November 5th, 2020, I had:

never seen an episode of SPN,

only had a vague inkling of what the two pale coconuts were on about,

and I hee-heed and ha-had with the rest of Tumblr about the love confession scene and the Internet errupting in an unparalleled craze

At first I thought, that's it.

Then ... I got curious. I watched some YouTube Destiel supercuts. I read some fic (I think @andhumanslovedstories beautiful Cas/OC fic was my entry point?). I read meta. I watched some more YouTube scene packs. I read even more fic. I watched some of S4, some of S1, some random fan fav episodes. And then Destiel lodged itself so deeply, thouroughly into my brain that it took over and hasn't relinquished control in the last two years. The most tenacious, pervasive brain worm to date.

This ship got it all, and this fandom got it all, and there's such delightful, powerful, batshit crazy, romantic, expertedly crafted fanfic out there, it's like being a starving child in the world's biggest candystore.

So without further ado, here's some of my very favorite fics from this infinite trove, with all my thanks to the wonderful writers who keep delighting and awing me with their dedication and craft. There'll of course be some recency bias at play but you can browse my bookmarks over here to chose from over 100 excellent and well-curated SPN stories.

💕CATEGORY: SWOONWORTHY💕

Wildly romantic fics that warm you up from the inside.

It Won't Be Perfect by someonetoanyone (10K words) Summary: Dean daydreams about what it'd be like to let himself love Cas freely.

Why I love it: the humor, the spot-on characterizations, and the quintessential late season Destiel-ness of being so deeply love with your best friend that it's too big to actually do anything about. Just. So warm.

Rock Lobster by Ginger Fail (13K) Summary: Cas decides that the lobsters Dean planned to cook need to get back home. Impromptu beach vacation ensues!

Why I love it: This road trip story is fresh and invigorating like a sea breeze! Fun, entertaining and full of deep, deep fondness.

Seek to Know You Better by ahurston (32K)

Summary: On a road trip, Dean and Cas play the 36 Questions That Lead To Love.

Why I love it: They’re so deliberatedly, carefully starting a relationship here. They try so hard to bridge the gaps and meet each other halfway. A very mature take on love that feels nourishing.

☢️CATEGORY: BRAINWORMS GALORE☢️

Fics that make you go BARK BARK BARK.

samson went back to bed by piesexuality (9k, @twoheadedcas) Summary: Cas strikes a deal with Chuck - keeping his family together comes at the price of their free will.

Why I love it: What if Cas got his revenge for the Mala'ak box? What if love came at the price of everything you've been fighting for? What if a story twisted the knife oh so sweetly? Each word of this one lands a punch. Made me insane in the best of ways (cue pinned fanart).

In sickness by @saintedcastiel (41K) Summary: S4 redux but Castiel has a fetish: giving Dean the sniffles.

Why I love it: This one is soooo. Can barely find words for it. It taps into Cas' early season alienness and psychosexual obsession with Dean, brilliantly demonstrates Casdean vs Samruby parallels, and each word is just. Perfect. ARGH!

so much smoke in a hall full of mirrors by AreYouReady (6K, @autisticandroids ) Summary: Godstiel is losing his heavenly war. Crowley provides a compliant Dean-doll for him to release his frustrations upon.

Why I love it: Urgh, this one is sooo dark. Taps into the scary, intimidating and alien aspects of Godstiel so well. Gore, consent and psychosexual issues galore. Delicious.

Special mention: In a Parked Car, Exhuming Ophelia by @an-android-in-a-tutu (17K). Still need to comment properly ;)

💣CATEGORY: EMOTIONAL WRECKING BALLS💣

Angsty fics that tear you to pieces to remake you better.

What Used To Be Mine by someonetoanyone (48K words) Summary: Dean never makes his apology prayer in Purgatory - Cas dies, Dean mourns.

Why I love it: Oh god, this is a heavy hitter. Just, straight up insurmontable grief, packaged in poetic, raw language to make you shed tears and tears. Loved it so much.

Ignite your bones By ilovehowyouletmefall (67K, @angelinthefire) Summary: Dean accepts Chuck's deal: killing Sam to save the world.

Why I love it: Cruuuuel cruel premise for a story that doesn’t pull its punches. It gets dark in Dean’s head and everyone around him suffers. Wonderfully written. The ending set my brain on fire.

Right Where you Left Me by outdean (93K, @armandgender)

Summary: Cas comes back from the Empty after 10 years to find Dean married to another man.

Why I love it: This one is a riiiide. When grief has become a part of you but your love comes back… When you return from the dead and have to carve a new space into the world for yourself... nothing is easy here, but the emotions are INTENSE. Also, autistic!Cas for the win.

Special mention: Who Ya Gonna Call? by saintedcastiel (50K) and Clear skies in spring by enochianprayer (WIP)

💥CATEGORY: EPIC RIDES💥

Expansive, wild adventures with lots of ups and downs

Spirit of the West by teen_dean (140K, @urne-buriall)

Summary: An 18y old Dean grew up on a horse farm – cue veterinarian Castiel. The summer of a lifetime ensues.

Why I love it: So this is one of my very favorite stories, ever ever, and I cannot recommand enough to immediatedly suscribe to the author’s Substack to be able to follow it in „real time“ next summer. It’s cinematic, rich, full of darkness and light, it’s everything a story can aspire to, I’m just. I just really love it.

Second Verse, Same as The First by LaLaCat1 (135K)

Summary: Endverse!Cas is sent back to the start of S1 and is determined to make things right this time round.

Why I love it: a desperate and badass Cas, unfridging everyone, a thrilling plot, moments of awesome for the entire cast, gripping action scenes, a romance for the ages… this is a genuinely amazing story.

back road, black road by eden22 (167K)

Summary: 18y old Sam gets kidnapped by Hell on his way to Stanford. Dean tries to deal.

Why I love it: So this one’s not Destiel-centric but does have wonderful Destiel moments. It’s also very heavy on the gore and the angst (NOT for the faint of stomach), but expertly crafted, fascinating and frankly it deserves more love. Held my breath for half the read and never knew where it’d take me.

Special mention: It's The End Of The World (As We Know It) by tiamatv (140K)

🤪CATEGORY: DESTIEL INSANITY🤪

Uproariously funny stories about the intricate rituals these two weirdos get up too.

Life Skills by ilovehowyouletmefall (26K)

Summary: Dean teaches a newly human Cas how to be „a real man“.

Why I love it: Dean coming to Big Self-Realizations while trying to have platonic threesomes with Cas is so perfect. Very endearing, tender and funny. Also, smoking hot sex.

the cheapest room in the house by biggaybenny (89K)

Summary: Dean downloads Grindr for Cas

Why I love it: Just. Late season Dean being deranged about Cas’ sexuality while everyone watches on in utter confusion. Equally hilarious and deeply moving

according to all known laws of life by @sobsicles (29k)

Summary: Cas comes back from the Empty to a Dean who won’t stop playing gay chicken.

Why I love it: They are both such petty, insane weirdos in this one. They said „can every situation be turned into a squabble“ and didn’t wait for an answer. So funny, so tender

Special mention: Wedding Vows and Negotiations by GingerFail (6K)

That's it, enjoy and leave your writers some much-deserved love!

#destiel #fanfic rec #supernatural #spn #spn fic #deancas #nov 5th #destiel fanfic #dean x castiel #my posts #long post #it was so hard to choose TT_TT #this fandom is amazing