HappyElriel Month everyone! I had this beautiful commission done for our lovely ship! I hope you guys like it! I posted two versions, one with rose petals, and one without. Thank you so much to the artist: 8lushal
I am here to kick May off with a wonderful MerMay inspired Elriel commission, while this doesn’t go alongside Week 1’sForbidden prompt rest easy because I have another one coming tomorrow for it, I simply couldn’t resist given what month EM always takes place in. (Click for better quality)
It was an absolute pleasure of no limits working with carasalexandra, she has to be one of the sweetest humans I have worked with, and her attention to detail in crafting this piece is beyond. It has been absolutely soul wrenching keeping this piece of art saved away for like a month, I want a medal for not caving and just posting lmao
I can’t wait for all of the magical works of art this month will bring, I have seen a few bts and it is safe to say this is going to be an epic month!As usual please do not repost <3
As it happened with last week’s prompt the ideas for this third week were endless! But I knew I wanted to play with the foreshadowing of Rosehall and all the moments Elriel had in the garden! So the idea of a relaxing picnic as the sun set came up!
This stunning art was created by the amazingly talented @emsdrawsthings
Emi! It is always an absolute dream and a pleasure to work with you! Your attention to detail in this Rosehall pice left me speechless! I had so much fun playing with this idea with you so thank you so much for helping me bring this to life.
The ideas for this week’s prompt were endless! But I knew I wanted to play with the foreshadowing of Elain becoming a spy! Also with the idea of light/dark and how they complement each other!
This stunning art was created by the incredible talented @emsdrawsthings
Emi! It has been an absolute dream and a pleasure to work with you! Your attention to detail is mesmerizing! I had so much fun playing with this idea with you so thank you so much for helping me bring this to life.
The ideas for this week’s prompt were endless! But I knew I wanted to play with the foreshadowing of Elain becoming a spy! Also with the idea of light/dark and how they complement each other!
This stunning art was created by the incredible talented @emsdrawsthings
Emi! It has been an absolute dream and a pleasure to work with you! Your attention to detail is mesmerizing! I had so much fun playing with this idea with you so thank you so much for helping me bring this to life.
Elriel Month Day 6: When it comes to elriel songs, no one beats TayTay. I have so many of her songs in line for this playlist. At first, I thought this one was too sad for elriel, but after the piece I wrote for day 5, I realized that elriel could and was bound to go through some heartbreaking moments during their forbidden romance. So here it is.
The shadows dropped them off at the backyard of Feyre’s estate. But Elain was still new at this, so she calculated the spot wrong, and they landed on top of a batch of daisies that were just beginning to bloom. “Sorry,” she said.
Azriel didn’t seem to care as he twisted toward her and kissed her, hands coming to cup her face. He was still unbalanced from his time in Koschei’s tent, so he swayed to the side, but she steadied him with gentle hands on his shoulders. He broke away, and cried. It still shocked her, to see him crying.
She cried, too.
Her hands roamed his chest and neck, looking at him helplessly. “I was so frightened. I thought I would lose you.”
“You came for me.” He kissed her again, urgent and desperate. She responded in kind. “You shouldn’t have done that. It was dangerous, Elain.”
“You must be freezing,” she said instead, remembering he had no shirt on.
Cassian cleared his throat. “I think we should tell the others we arrived.”
Azriel searched her face, eyes pained and proud and awed. “I love you.”
Her breath failed her as the night around her stilled. The breeze stopped blowing, the river stopped flowing, the stars shinned brighter, closer, listening. But his heart… his heart beat wildly, loud enough that it was the only thing she heard in the sudden silence.
“I love you, Elain Archeron.” His lips trembled. “I know I shouldn’t, I know I don’t deserve you, but you have owned my heart since the moment I first saw you, holding that fork like you could use it against us the day we met. I just didn’t know it yet.” He swallowed. “But I know it now. I have known it for a long time now. You are the owner of my heart, the light of my life, and the reason why I dream again.”
Elain sobbed, unable to stop herself. She leaned her forehead against his.
“And today, with everything…” He closed his eyes. “I thought I would never get to tell you. That I am yours forever. No matter what, I am yours.”
“I love you,” she whispered back, voice breaking. “I love you, Az.” His wings surrounded her, hugging her closer. Tears streamed down his cheek. “And when I felt you getting hurt, when I though I lost you, I wanted to die.”
“Don’t say that.” He lifted her chin, fear lighting his eyes. “Don’t ever say that again.”
They looked at each other, the words they had finally uttered settling in between them. But that was all the time fate gave them to process it.
They’re coming, the shadows warned in her ear. In Azriel’s, too. He gave her a last look full of love before both of them stepped away, his wings uncurling from around her and hands dropping to their sides. Elain pasted a worried mask over her face, but willed all the shock and love and joy out. It broke her heart to do so. Azriel had already done the same even as his hand brushed hers, and their pinky fingers lacing together.
Cassian’s expression was filled with shock. Shock and… Joy. That was joy as he regarded Azriel and then Elain, as if he couldn’t believe his brother had found happiness. As if when he had seen her kiss Az in that forsaken tent, he hadn’t expected there to be love. This amount of love. But Elain shook his head at him. He couldn’t say anything about it. Cassian frowned.
“Oh, thank the Mother!” Feyre was the first to come out of the house, and Elain let go of Azriel’s finger, battling the urge to cry. She saw a last tear slip down Azriel’s cheek. He was shaking. “They’re here, Rhys! They made it!”
Feyre slammed right into Elain first, hugging her like she hadn’t seen her in years. “You made it!” she sobbed. Then she moved to Azriel, pressing him hard enough that he groaned. “Oh, sorry.” She looked at his torso, and only because the stars in the Night Court shined so brightly, could she observe the tender spot on his ribs where he had been stabbed and weakly healed. “Let’s get you inside, have Madja take a look at that.”
Nesta and Rhysand appeared next, the former chocking on tears when she saw her mate, but Cassian stared at Elain, a question in his eyes.
As Feyre helped Azriel towards the estate, Elain met Cassian’s stare. And he let him see her pain, how much it killed her to keep this quiet, but it was necessary. “Please,” she whispered.
It was clear he didn’t understand. Why they would hide it. Hide something as precious as love. But Nesta ran into him, arms circling his waist, and his attention shifted towards her.
“I felt you dying and I thought—” her eyes snagged on the stains of blood on his armor. Her nostrils flared. Hisblood.
Cassian pressed her to him, kissing her head. Azriel and Elain forgotten for the moment.
“Elain Archeron,” a silky voice said in front of her. Rhysand. His hands were in his pockets and he looked at her with pride and awe. “How the hell did you do it?”
Beyond him, Feyre had stopped, looking back at them with the same question in her eyes. Azriel did not meet Elain’s gaze.
She focused back on Rhys’s violet eyes and retrieved the object from the shadows around her. “I got us all a present.”
***
It was short lived. The victory, it was short lived.
Elain had to endure a full hour of the inner circle discussing the events and fawning over Azriel while Madja took a look at him. She had to sit through the whole hour without being able to hold his hand. She’d thought, once, that the pain would be less when she knew he loved her as much as she did him. Once they’d said the words to each other. But now it was infinitely worse.
Now she needed him more.
He loved her, but he didn’t look at her once the whole hour. She knew why, of course. If they locked eyes for one second, neither would have been able to resist. Both had been so afraid for the other, and, when they were finally safe, all they’d had were a few seconds. That was it. A few seconds to hold each other and reassure themselves that they were safe, fine, here. And then it was as if he had not been taken by Koschei and she had not risked her life and Cassian’s to safe him.
Rhys had looked very contemplative the whole time, gazing between Az and her, but she could not read a single one of his thoughts on his face.
Amren looked like she knew something Elain didn’t, and Elain caught her staring at Cassian intently a few times. The male glared at her, but he wasn’t hiding his tells. It was clear he knew something that they had not shared.
It didn’t matter. As soon as the hour passed, Elain began to yawn loudly, coming up with an excuse to leave. She was exhausted, she said. She’d see everyone in the morning. And perhaps the not even staring at Az as she walked away was the biggest give away of all, but she couldn’t do it. Tears had already gathered in her eyes by the time she reached the doorway of her room. And once she was inside, she broke down.
“Oh, gods,” she cried as she slid down to the floor, head resting on the edge of her bed. The floor was cold against the thin layer of silk of her skirt, but she didn’t mind. “Thank you,” she said to no one in particular. The cauldron, the Mother, whoever it was that listened to her and watched over Azriel. The darkness he was so afraid of, the shadows, fate.
She needed to take a shower. She needed to undress. She needed to kiss him again. And again. And again.
She sobbed, because she couldn’t do it, fisting her hands on the sheets. Her love had been in danger today, but she couldn’t hold him and kiss him to sleep. She could not be there for him when he went to bed, because now that he had been taken, everyone would be more watchful. They’d take more care. And Elain…
She wiped at her eyes roughly. She wasn’t sure when would it be the next time she held him. When would it be the next time she heard him saying those words to her?
i found this ship through all those headcanons by @propshophannah way back in the ACOMAF days lol and got officially hooked after reading @lady-therion’s ‘at second sight’ - the writing, characterization, TENSION oh man i re-read it every year it’s THAT good. anyway, since i can’t draw or write like all you wonderful people out there pls accept this as my humble contribution to elriel month here are some of my fav elriel fanfics that i’ve read through the years - hope y'all enjoy and happy reading! p.s you can find the rest of my fic rec lists here.
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CARDINAL CATASTROPHEbymango Elain reaches out to Azriel after that dreaded Solstice night and they once again meet under the moonlight in the River House - but everything is different now.
TOTEMS OF COMFORTbymango The inner-circle just had an evening meal following the events of ACOSF and Azriel and Elain are nowhere to be found. What Feyre and Cassian stumble across pulls more heartstrings than expected.
EYE OF THE STORMbyloverloverlover It’s been two weeks since solstice, two weeks since Rhys ordered Azriel to stay away from Elain. He doesn’t listen.
IN SECRETbycharnelhouse Az goes. No questions. No second-thoughts.
BRAVE ENOUGH TO TELL YOUbythewraithsofmorhogg She’d come to the conclusion that some blasted pot wasn’t going to tell her who was her One and Only; Elain would decide for herself.
MAIDEN OF THE GARDENbybajablessed Elain never knew that a mating bond could be so wonderful.
A POWERFUL COSTbyradientwings Elain’s visions slowly start killing her, but Azriel isn’t about to let that happen.
FOR A TASTE OF YOU (I WILL DO ANYTHING)bykeeparecordofthewreckage Another year, another Starfall - it’s been weeks upon weeks of awkward avoidance between Azriel and Elain since the night of Winter Solstice. Will they find it within themselves to admit their true feelings?
CALL OUT MY NAMEbymyownremedy On their way to the northern most Illyrian war-camp, Azriel and Elain get caught in a freak snowstorm and are forced to find shelter.
BLOOMbyswishandflickwit Elain receives a gift from Azriel who, perhaps, is given one in return.
AT SECOND SIGHTbylady_therion Elain accidentally turns Azriel into a dragon
SECRET SESSIONSbytswaney17 Elain is already doing a bunch of training on the side - and tracking down Bryaxis would be part of that - when she’s caught by someone.
THE SHADOWS THAT SINGbydanydragons21 With the help of her sisters, two half-wraiths, a mortal queen with a heart of fire, a High Lord’s son, and a dark, tortured spymaster, Elain is well on her way to achieving all she desires. But darkness is stirring, and danger is looming. Will Elain be enough to stop the greatest threat she and her friends have yet faced?
A COURT OF DUSK AND SHADOWSbybajablessed The Cauldron never bothered to give explanations - not when it mattered. Do what it wanted, and her heart would be free. Not yet, pretty, lovely thing, it crooned, and a scream built in her throat. Not yet -
GOODNIGHT, BELOVED series by moonlight_rain Elain discovers why Azriel has been avoiding her.
YOUR VOICE IN AUTUMNbythefangirlofhp In which Elain Archeron is voiceless but she makes people hear her loud and clear.
SHADOWS AND SORROWbykatsum1 Almost a year after the events in ACOSF, Elain tries to figure out how she fits into the Night Court, wanting to find a purpose. When more of her gifts are uncovered, she jumps at the chance of serving the court in new ways. Meanwhile Azriel continues to wonder how he can feel so drawn to a female who belongs to another.
A NECKLACE OF ROSESbyhelloyesimkate Reminiscent of Aelin being taken by Maeve (Azriel is mostly “oh shit oh no Elain’s been taken fuck shit hell no shit” but Elain actually gets some stuff done.)
ENCHANTEDbyjulesherondalex Elain has always known there’s more to her feelings towards Az than just friendly affection. When Azriel and Elain are sent to Adriata on a diplomatic mission, could this finally be the chance for close friends to become even closer?
TENDER JARbyfeathery_malignancy When Elain has a vision concerning both Lucien and Graysen, she steels her courage and braves first the Spring Court and then the Mortal World, Azriel at her side. Lines are drawn and Elain must decide whether she will let her past shatter her or give in to the desires of her tender heart.
SHADOWS AND DREAMSbydiggingtherabbithole Decades later, Elain and Lucien both accept each other as second choices, with Vassa once again being confined to the lake and Azriel never leaving his shadows.
OF SCARS AND ROSES series by ymaoh Elain Archeron has a vision and her relationship with the spymaster takes a turn.
A SURPRISE BUNbytswaney17 Elain has a secret, one that even the male she’s been seeing doesn’t know about yet. But when Cassian shows up unannounced at the townhouse, everything comes crumbling down around her.
EVERY ROSEbyrowenaschuyler Elain explores her sexuality and finds herself while navigating the tricky mating bond she isn’t willing to break with Lucien.
PRETTY LITTLE ANGELbydottielovegood One thing leads to another, and Elain finds herself at a BDSM club. At a BDSM club with Azriel. At a BDSM club that Azriel owns.
PERFECTLY ALIGNEDbyrhysanoodle Elain Archeron is struggling to adjust to her new life as a High Fae. Luckily for her, she’s about to become friends with a mysterious male and through him discover untapped powers and healing.
modern au
LOVE LETTERSbythefangirlofhp “And I’d choose you; in a hundred lifetimes, in a hundred worlds, in any version of reality, I’d find you and I’d choose you.” – Kiersten White
ALL OF MEbyjulesherondalex Elain and Azriel spend Valentine’s Day together watching Elain’s favorite movie series - about certain handsome, winged Fae. They start the night as friends, but Cupid might have other plans.
I DO BAD THINGS WITH YOUbytswaney17 It’s been ten years since they’ve seen or spoken to each other. But when the bank that Elain worked at part-time to pay for medical school is robbed at gunpoint, she’s surprised when the criminals seem to recognize her and retreat in fear. When a threat arises, Elain and Azriel have to figure out a way to co-exist again while not letting their history or feelings get in the way.
SWEET TEMPTATIONbyeherondale01 After the fall of her father’s jewelery empire, Elain Archeron left the world of social events and galas behind her. Working in a small bakery, Elain’s life has become rather ordinary, right up until a certain mysterious, handsome stranger appears.
NAVY SUITS & CHELSEA BOOTSbyfeathery_malignancy On the eve of Rhys and Feyre’s wedding, Azriel decides to swallow his pride and finally make his move with Elain. However, if he wants her attention, he’s going to have to win it from her douchebag boyfriend, Graysen.
SHOW YOU HOW SADNESS CAN TURN INTO HAPPINESSbymoonbeam007 For now, she learns that he is tall and that a scowl is set upon his face as though it were drawn with a permanent marker. His hands are warm when he takes her smaller one in his to shake it.
GINGERSNAPbythewraithsofmorhoggs Sitting before him is a fluffy, orange tabby cat, eyeing him with glowing, greenish eyes. Oh no. Elain owns a cat.
Elriel Month: Week 3 “Would you like to show me the garden?”
Can you believe we are going into week three already? I hope everyone is having a wonderful time this month, I know I am!
WOW.Where to even begin, creating this was the most magical experience with @/berizart, What a wonderful human being and so exceptionally talented! We went through several ideas between last year when I first reached out too now but I couldn’t be happier with the what we chose and the result, it was worth every second!Thank you so much Beriz <3
This Elain and Azriel is one of my all time favourite depictions of them. *chefs kiss*
~ Please DO NOT repost on any socials, thank you very much! ~
“She scanned Elain from head to toe, wondering if she’d been taking lessons in stealth either from Azriel or the two half-wraiths she called friends.”
Elriel Month: Week Two (Spies, Powers & Daggers)
This has to be one of my favourite prompts in terms of creative freedom because of how much potential Elriel have, I hope you enjoy this work of art that the insanely talented @__alex_oxy__ who truly took what was a vague idea and then turned around and crafted a whole scenic masterpiece. Thank you Oksana!
I am beyond words! Please feel free to discuss in the comments/below how you think Elain’s abilities will manifest in her book
This week is all about is Choice, True Mates and Balance! This scene and the scene before that when Azriel proclaims he is getting Elain back, no matter the cost, risking everything including his life to save Elain, just screams possible mate behavior!
This incredible art was once more created by the incredible talented @jessamyart ! You know by now how much I love her and working with her is always a dream!
So thank you Jess, I will always treasure you for helping me bring this project to life.
As it happened with last week’s prompt the ideas for this third week were endless! But I knew I wanted to play with the foreshadowing of Rosehall and all the moments Elriel had in the garden! So the idea of a relaxing picnic as the sun set came up!
This stunning art was created by the amazingly talented @emsdrawsthings
Emi! It is always an absolute dream and a pleasure to work with you! Your attention to detail in this Rosehall pice left me speechless! I had so much fun playing with this idea with you so thank you so much for helping me bring this to life.
The ideas for this week’s prompt were endless! But I knew I wanted to play with the foreshadowing of Elain becoming a spy! Also with the idea of light/dark and how they complement each other!
This stunning art was created by the incredible talented @emsdrawsthings
Emi! It has been an absolute dream and a pleasure to work with you! Your attention to detail is mesmerizing! I had so much fun playing with this idea with you so thank you so much for helping me bring this to life.
Happy! I am so excited for what this month will bring for our little family!
Our first week prompt is ! I hope you love this one as much as I do! I knew I wanted to add the red string of fate, as I love this concept so much!
This stunning art was once more created by the incredible talented @jessamyart ! Jess it’s always a pleasure working with you, every time you blew my mind with how you can read me and my crazy concepts to creat this gorgeous art!
So thank you Jess, I will always treasure you for helping me bring this to life. It’s always a dream working with you, and I cannot wait to see what comes next!
It’s our greatest pleasure to announce first Elriel month! We wish to bring more joy and excitement to our community and that’s why we want to celebrate our favorite couple with a whole month of content and appreciation.
More detailed info will be posted in hours along with official calendar and rules!
Oh ya know, just a flawless piece of work from @morgana0anagrom, one of my all-time favorite artists. I’m so glad I got to commission this scene in their style!
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HAPPY ELRIEL MONTH! Here’s an AMAZING picture of Azriel and Elain that I commissioned a while back from the fantastic @morgana0anagrom with some other Elriel lovers. It’s a beautiful month to be excited about our ship
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