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Chapters: 2/? Fandom: Hetalia (Anime & Manga) Rating: Mature Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Relationships: Prussia/South Italy (Hetalia) Characters: South Italy (Hetalia), Prussia (Hetalia), Germany (Hetalia), North Italy (Hetalia), Spain (Hetalia) Additional Tags: Historical Fantasy, Alternate Universe - Human, Alternate Universe - Medieval, Religious Imagery & Symbolism, Religious Guilt, Period-Typical Homophobia, Internalized Homophobia, Inspired by Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu | The Summer Hikaru Died, Denial of Feelings, Historical References, Complicated Relationships, I know this sounds so fucked up, But they love each other so deeply I swear, Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Mutual Pining, Horror Summary: 

With no trace of Gilbert in the monastery, Lovino has to deal with what he left behind; vowing to himself that if the bastard ever returns, he'll beat the living daylights out of him.

Hii!! tbh I just had my playlist and a dream, but I'm really glad you asked <3 I tried to put something together, and I hope it helps. Although this is 99% vibe and 1% historical accuracy. I had fun!! (Warning: Long yap after this, sorry)

The last image in the first collage is actually a real photo of the Church of Santa Maria Alemanna. Here are a few others; but the exterior definitely doesn't look the same as it did in the 13th century, but you get the idea :')

As for their physical appearance, I honestly pictured them with their canon designs. And I know that in Gilbert’s case, looking like that in the Middle Ages would probably have been a sure death sentence, but let’s pretend he’s an exception to the rule for now (I won’t say more about it because it does play a small role in the narrative later).

And finally, for the habits worn by the monks and novices in the fic, I don't think I actually mentioned in the fic which religious order they belong to, aside from Antonio. Well, I originally had in mind the Benedictine Order (I want to clarify again that this is fiction, and even if I'm drawing on real historical and religious elements, they aren't 100% accurate for the sake of the plot, since it gets a lot more fantastical after this), who used tight-fitting black robes with leather belts and black hoods (a bit like Gilbert in some of Hima's illustrations and in the manga, I kinda pictured him like that but that it's more out of habit). But again, even though the Benedictines are the main inspiration, I took some elements from other religious orders as well, that's why I left it as a pretty vague detail in the fanfic. So take it with a grain of salt and explore it however you like!! :D

And, a reference I had saved too; Again, I'm so glad you liked my fic ♡♡♡