It is I, your local purveyor of Dwarven Bullshit and participant of the Black Emporium 2020 exchange. Now that I have been unmasked I would like to take credit for the fics I have written that seem to have been enjoyed so widely. This whole exchange has been so much fun and has honestly done more for my confidence as a writer than I can say. In particular, I want to thank the following people who put my work on their fic recommendation lists without knowing I was the culprit: @hollyand-writesâ, @tevivinterâ, @mythawritesâ, and @jarakrisafisâ.Â
Without further ado. I present my 2020 Black Emporium Fics.
Title: Survival According to Antivan Assassins
Rating: T
Pairing: Female Brosca/Zevran Arainai, Female Warden/Zevran Arainai
Tags: Hurt/Comfort, Angst and Fluff, Pining, Flirting, Unresolved Sexual TensionÂ
For: @stitchcasualâ This was my original BE assignment and it was a pleasure to write!Â
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Narah Brosca really got recruited into the Grey Wardens for one reason, her sheer, stubborn refusal to die. Zevran Arainai has that in common, despite the way they both chase their deaths.When it cuts a little close to Narah, Zevran has to confront his feelings are more complicated than heâd like.
Title: Iâm Calling Bullshit
Rating: T
Pairing: Female Brosca/Varric Tethras, Female Warden/Varric Tethras
Tags: Flirting, Unresolved Sexual Tension
For: @girlwonderstephâ This was my first pinch hit and it was a BLAST.Â
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Varric Tethras, Viscount of Kirkwall and Deshyr, finds himself surprised by a visitor who appears out of nowhere with seemingly no motive except to fluster and beguile him. Heâs shocked to learn heâs just as dewy-eyed about at least one Paragon as the rest of his dwarven kin.
Title: An Unexpected Betrothal
Rating: T
Pairing: Female Cadash/Josephine Montilyet, Female Inquisitor/Josephine Montilyet
Tags: Established Relationship, Post-canon, Post-trespasser DLC, wacky misunderstandingsÂ
For: @tevivinterâ another pinch hit I picked up because your art is so beautiful and you always take such care on my commissions and you deserved something lovely. I hope you liked it as much as I enjoyed writing it!Â
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Reese Cadash accompanies her girlfriend to chaperone her younger sister on a date with a potential suitor. It⌠goes less than smoothly, but ends with a sweet surprise.
Title: Small, Controlled Fires
Rating: E
Pairing: Bianca Davri/Varric Tethras
Tags: Explicit Sexual Content, Infidelity, Assassins, Background Carver Hawke/MerrillÂ
For: @hollyand-writesâ I know I kinda gave this one away saying, before I knew I had time, that I wished I had time to write this for you. Thank you for everything you do and I appreciate you! You deserved this treat for sure.Â
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Varric Tethras wouldnât say he had alternate motives for wanting to visit an Orlesian Chateau.
And he certainly wonât admit to sabotaging their own travel plans for an extra night in Val Royeaux for the chance to see a certain genius with a beautiful name.
Title: A Bard for the Chargers
Rating: T
Pairing:Â Cremisius âKremâ Aclassi/Maryden Halewell
Tags: Mutual Pining, Unresolved Sexual Tension, Flirting, Matchmaking, Canon Typical Violence
For: @hazelestelleâ This was the last pinch hit I picked up! Iâd never written Krem or Maryden before so I really hope you liked it!Â
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Krem is used to watching Maryden in the tavern, but when she decides she wants to experience the action for herself before she writes her songs⌠well, that changes everything. The Iron Bull is thrilled to encourage it.
Title: Knight Takes Princess
Rating: E
Pairing: Female Aeducan/Gorim Saelac, Female Warden/Gorim Saelac
Tags: Explicit Sexual Content, BDSM elements, Male Dom, Light Bondage, Orgasm Control, Orgasm Denial, Spanking, Hate Sex, Reunion Sex
For: @jarakrisafisâ Honestly I was nervous about this treat! But then you liked it so much you asked for a sequel and you had such a good idea I couldnât resist. I had to ASK the BE Mods if I was even allowed. Iâm glad you liked it!
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Sereda Aeducan belonged to Gorim Saelac. Just because he married someone else, doesnât change that fact. Their reunion in Denerim reminds them both of what theyâd do for and to each other.
Title: Lyrium and Salt
Rating: E
Pairing: Fenris/Isabela
Tags: Explicit Sexual Content, Oral Sex, Light Exhibitionism if you squint
For: @blarfkeyâ omg I cannot tell if you were messing with me and KNEW I wrote this all week and thatâs why you brought it up a handful of times OR if you really liked it that much. You were killing me. I really do hope you liked it. Thank you for being a good friend.Â
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Isabela tastes like salt, sea, and freedom. When she offers it, and a life on his own terms, can Fenris find it in himself to consider a life by her side?
Iâd also like to thank all the amazing and patient moderators of the @black-emporium-exchangeâ who worked so hard to pull this massive event off, my beta readers who took the time to digest all this shit I threw at them (@river-of-asgardâ, @lostinfantasies38â, @blarfkeyâ, @corylionâ, and Toshi), my smutty literature inspiration @tightassetsâ, and literally ALL my friends who listened to me whine about all the writing I had to do for three weeks. I love you so much.Â
See you all next year? Â