Starborn Queen of Queens

But something that genuinely fascinates me is the way the fandom talks about Nesta’s role in the future narrative.

Apparently every main ship still has “important future storylines,” every character is secretly the chosen one for something, every theory somehow revolves around Elain, Azriel, Lucien, Bryce, Gwyn, Feyre… or basically anyone else.

And I genuinely do not understand HOW people reached that conclusion when SJM keeps directly tying major narrative elements to Nesta.

Claiming the Dread Trove? Apparently irrelevant now.

Being repeatedly associated with the Mother and fate? Doesn’t matter.

Having one of the strongest reactions to the Prison in the entire series? Nope, that belongs to Bryce now.

Feeling something ancient calling to her from the Prison? Immediately forgotten because Elain mentioned the Prison once.

Bryce literally handing Gwydion to Nesta? Somehow that STILL becomes: “Well actually, the sword is probably for Elain/Azriel/Lucien/Feyre.”

Nesta mastering the Harp, the literal object tied to space, worlds, and reality? Nope, fandom theories immediately reassign that to somebody else too

And this keeps happening over and over again.

Every storyline connected to Nesta gets reframed as setup for another character.

At a certain point, it genuinely starts feeling like part of the fandom sees Nesta less as a protagonist and more as a narrative stepping stone for everyone else.

Which is wild because if NONE of these storylines are actually meant for Nesta… then what exactly is her role in the series supposed to be?

SO WITH ALL THAT IN MIND, I HAVE CREATED THE PERFECT NESTA NARRATIVE:

Honestly, if everyone is so convinced Nesta no longer “needs” an important role, then she should just grab a backpack and go explore the ACOTAR world.

And I’m being completely serious when I say that book would instantly become my favorite in the series.

Just Nesta traveling through Prythian and beyond, wandering through forgotten territories, ancient ruins, abandoned courts, human lands, libraries filled with cursed knowledge, interacting with strange magic, accidentally uncovering terrifying secrets, getting dragged into political disasters against her will, threatening rude men in random taverns, drinking expensive wine she absolutely did not pay for, and discovering how enormous and ancient this world truly is outside Velaris.

Nesta would honestly be the PERFECT character to explore that side of the universe.

She questions things, resists narratives, notices uncomfortable truths, challenges authority, and is naturally drawn toward hidden or dangerous things.

She just needs to make sure Cassian does NOT follow her because that man can somehow turn everything into either a walk of shame or a conversation about himself, and Azriel absolutely cannot pack her travel bag 😭

At this point, Indiana Jones Nesta of Prythian would genuinely be a massive success.

“you know, a friend once told me that all we’re doing in life is fighting not to be alone.” with a big ass smile on his face followed by an expression that reads like immense regret about something he can’t pinpoint yet.

and peter immediately realizes he’s not talking about an /ordinary/ friend but chooses to keep quiet about it, cause who is he to talk! when he feels they have bonded enough, he might ask again.

Chaol, in his pajamas, reading a bedtime stories book: I’m a man

Dorian: he had a nightmare

Manon:

Chaol, looking at Dorian: wait you said it would be just us for the sleepover

Manon:

𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝒮𝒶𝒾𝓃𝓉 & 𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝒮𝒾𝓃𝓃𝑒𝓇 ✨

✨ Art by: @lyyzismess

THE PEOPLE (charlie cox excluded) YEARNS FOR KASTLE

DAREDEVIL 1x10

Needle was too small to be a proper sword, it was hardly more than a toy. She'd been a stupid little girl when Jon had it made for her. "It's just a sword," she said, aloud this time... but it wasn't.

Needle was Robb and Bran and Rickon, her mother and her father, even Sansa. Needle was Winterfell's grey walls, and the laughter of its people. Needle was the summer snows, Old Nan's stories, the heart tree with its red leaves and scary face, the warm earthy smell of the glass gardens, the sound of the north wind rattling the shutters of her room. Needle was Jon Snow's smile. He used to mess my hair and call me "little sister," she remembered, and suddenly there were tears in her eyes.

--Arya IV, A Storm of Swords

Bring her home, Mance. I saved your son from Melisandre, and now I am about to save four thousand of your free folk. You owe me this one little girl. (Jon XI, ADWD)

🎶 (𝒩𝑜𝓉-𝓈𝑜-𝒮𝑒𝒸𝓇𝑒𝓉), 𝐿𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁𝓎 𝐵𝑒𝒶𝓊𝓉𝓎 🎶

✨ Art by: ranadela_x

✨ Commission & Caption by: @kt-reads-things

Gwyn has been working hard during Valkyrie training and someone has noticed the ✨ results. ✨ I think Az would trade places with the shadows in an instant to get a closer look. I get it, Az. I. Get. It.

When I saw this ref going around at the beginning of the year, I knew I needed to commission ranadela_x for a Gwynriel version. Rana never disappoints and these two look phenomenal. Muscle Mommy Gwyn + Down Bad Az? Yes please.

Thank you ranadela_x for always being such a delight to work with. This turned out beautifully and I'm so glad it's out in the world now!!