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Prompting: September 28th - November 1st
Fics Due: February 15th
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Between the end of Oathbringer and the beginning of Rhythm of War, a one year time-skip took place. As a result, certain events and leaps of character development are implied to have happened off the page. And while the series has moved on, the fans have not!
The goal of this event is to create a collection of canon compliant fics that bridge the gap between the end of Oathbringer and Rhythm of War.
This event will be run using the Prompt Meme feature on AO3, which allows participants to pitch prompts for authors to fill. Multiple authors can claim the same prompt, and you can choose to only submit prompts, or to only claim prompts to write. If you already know what kind of fic you want to write for this event, feel free to claim your own prompt! When the Prompt Meme opens, it will be linked on this blog.
If you've never participated in a Prompt Meme before, please see AO3ās Prompt Meme FAQ for more information!
Timeline:
Prompt Meme Opens: September 28th
Prompting and Claiming Window: September 28th - November 1st
Fics Due: February 15th
Guidelines:
No one is going to pull out the Coppermind to enforce whether a fic is "canon enough", but we ask participants to make a good-faith effort keep to the spirit of the theme of the event. Stick to canon relationships, don't revive or prematurely kill off characters, etc.
Authors still have full creative freedom to invent new lines of backstory, world-building, and original characters, as long as it does not actively contradict what we know is canon (as of what's been revealed to us in Wind and Truth).
Note that despite the event name, fics can take place outside of Urithiru and can focus on any character (including OCs).
There are no hard limitations regarding dark or graphic content, though we encourage using canon as a benchmark to follow. Tag everything appropriately and use warnings correctly on AO3.
Please keep in mind that a prompt you submit may not be claimed or may inspire something that you didnāt have in mind.
There is no minimum requirement for submissions. Drabbles, doodles, and other small creations are accepted, as are WIPs.
You need to have an AO3 account to participate. If you need an invite code, please feel free to message us and we can request one directly from AO3 Support to bypass the waiting list.
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Thank you to everyone who participated in this event! We finished with a whopping 18 fics in the collection by 15 different authors! I'm glad that so many people could have fun with this premise; everyone came together to create what adds up to a novel-length collection of stories that could read as a bridge between Oathbringer and Rhythm of War. Featuring both canon characters and OCs alike!
Below the cut is a directory of fics written for this event with their summaries. Please check out the fics and give the authors some love!
(And if anyone has yet to finish their claim and would like to add their fic to the collection when it's completed late, feel free to shoot me a message and I can make sure the collection reopens for you to add to!)
An Oath of Remembrance by Fayeas_Silmanori
Part 2 of Ashir and Geranid
Until Next Time... by cuubism
Leshwi aims to take down the Windrunners' leader after spotting him on the field.
Kaladin is not so easy to take down.
The rope that finally snaps by Calcifur
A casual conversation between Shallan and Adolin reveals to Kaladin that one of his past masters is his best friendsā friend. Suffice to say, he does not, reasonably, take it well. Adolin and Shallan fret until Kaladin finally breaks under the reminder of every small insensitive comment from them and blows over them.
OR
The fight between the trio that was long coming, and very much needed.
Bright, But Tired of the Punches by Rhythm_of_Lesbianism
Tagged as "Timbre & Venli"
The Truths We Seek by DragonEyeMysteries
After the devastating initial hit of the Everstorm, and the Battle of Thaylen Field, much of Thaylen City is damaged or ruined. People worry what will come next, even as they begin to rebuild.
Months after the Battle of Thaylen Field, Znda, an aspiring artifabrian and apprentice to the esteemed Vriztl Guild, does her best to continue living her life as normal. But when she begins seeing strange things, and a mysterious man begans investigating the Guild, her life takes a sudden turnā¦
Let the Memories Stick to my Tongue (Let Me Starve) by cosmere_play
As of OB, Kaladin's parents are back in his life. They must have asked him about Tien--his life in the army, and his death. How did he end up telling them? Why did Hesina never write back? How did Kaladin and Lyn start dating? How did Kaladin cope with his mental health? The fic covers some of Kaladin's experiences in the gap year between OB and RoW.
Radiant Son by Silvermoonwater
Lirin had been preparing for this moment for days. Ever since Kaladin had sent a message that he would come home with the next highstorm, his mind had been full of the same few questions on loop. We were told you were dead. How are you alive, what happened to you? You were dead. But seeing his son step through the front door for the first time since that terrible afternoon years ago when Roshone had torn their family apartāinstead of asking his questions, it was all he could do to hold back tears.
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A look at Lirin and Hesina welcoming their son home for the first time after they find out he's actually been alive this whole time.
The Summit of All My Pain by arborplasm
Adolin reacts to a few passages from his father's book.
Innovation Is by BlindRadiant
Koxi, a blind Azish artifabrian, designs a spanreed that blind people can use independently, filling a gap none other would address.
Now That You're Gone by ResidentElfsecaller (CigfranFach)
Jasnah Kholin is about to be crowned Queen of Alethkar. Her first order of business? Taking care of her ward.
A short story exploring the end of Shallan's wardship, and all the emotions that comes with itāfor both sides. Some insight into Jasnah's POV of many of the events that defined their early relationship.
nothing more to be said by natequarter
Despite having survived perils from assassination to Shadesmar, Jasnah finds herself at a loss when faced with the ultimate challenge: kingship. Wait, no, not kingship. Her mother.
Skar and Drehy's Guide to Babysitting Traumatized Toddlers by Silvermoonwater
Elhokar's body wiggled. *What in Damnation?* A small face appeared, pale and shocked, as Gavinor shook his father's arm again. He mouthed something Drehy couldn't hear over the clamor of battle.
"Skar!" Drehy yelled. "Skar!"
"What?"
"Go get Shallan's people, I'm getting Gavinor!"
"*What*?"
OR
Skar and Drehy got Elhokar's son out of Kholinar without radiant powers, supplies, or a real plan. The connections they make to Gavinor on the journey are strong, and not severed by their return to Urithiru.
toast to the bride by dally_nar
Ialai Sadeas did not go to Highprince Adolinās wedding. She didnāt owe him that, not when he had done such a monumentally terrible job at solving Torolās murder. So some bright-eyed innocent girl was in love and happy, so what? To Damnation with all of them! She hoped one of the two of them would get executed abruptly too, let the other half see how it felt. Then maybe Adolin would expedite his fucking murder investigation.
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ialai's year-and-a-half swan dive from grace.
Outfitting the Wind by ResidentElfsecaller (CigfranFach)
Esteemed tailor of the Alethi highprinces, Twma moved to Urithiru to escape warcamp life and finally build a real life for her family. Unfortunately, the Kholins come to her with one last request: they need new uniforms, for a special new branch of their military. The Windrunners.
The Uncommon Path by ResidentElfsecaller (CigfranFach)
One tower, ten Oathgates, and ten stories following the people who come through them. Each story focuses on the ideals of each Radiant order, and primary the three active oathgates of Urithiru in the Shattered Plains, Azir, and Thaylenah.
To Weave New Love by YourLocalTiredTruthwatcher
Liafor's Guild of Artisans provides a way for same-gender couples to be in a marriage-like legal arrangement while bypassing Azish's expectations for one party to transition. There is a catch, however: the couple must present a joint contribution to receive the Guild's blessing.
Blight Radiant by A1waysWrite
Enter Thysman Bouryng, a new Azish vizier who does not know Lift.
Black and Red by ghostfellow
Vyre is a new man, and with that comes a new uniform. Leshwi is intrigued by a Windrunner, and visits her favorite human for a chat.
Quick update: Tomorrow I plan to make a masterpost with the fics that everyone has contributed to the collection! (Plus, some bonus art!)
If you've claimed a prompt but haven't fulfilled it yet, that's also okay! Feel free to send a message to this blog and I can reopen the collection for anyone to upload their late claims if you have any issues with adding to the AO3 collection.
My second fic for the @talesofurithiru event is now finished! "Skar and Drehy's Guide to Babysitting Traumatized Toddlers" looks at how, exactly, two of our favorite members of bridge four got Gavinor out of Kholinar safe and sound, and how they would never forget about him once they were all back in Urithiru.
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Despite having survived perils from assassination to Shadesmar, Jasnah finds herself at a loss when faced with the ultimate challenge: kingship. Wait, no, not kingship. Her mother.
My work for @talesofurithiru is done! Not quite as long as I planned, but life got in the way, I'm afraid.
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After the devastating initial hit of the Everstorm, and the Battle of Thaylen Field, much of Thaylen City is damaged or ruined. People worry what will come next, even as they begin to rebuild.
Months after the Battle of Thaylen Field, Znda, an aspiring artifabrian and apprentice to the esteemed Vriztl Guild, does her best to continue living her life as normal. But when she begins seeing strange things, and a mysterious man begans investigating the Guild, her life takes a sudden turnā¦
The Truths We Seek is my contribution to the @talesofurithiru event, and is my way of exploring one way Radiants could have made their way to Urithiru during the gap between OB and RoW.
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Everyone, please check out their art and give it some love! They've made so many incredible pieces for the Stormlight Archive and we are so happy to have their art as part of this collection.
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Stormlight Archive - Brandon Sanderson
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Kaladin & Lirin (Stormlight Archive), Hesina/Lirin (Stormlight Archive)
Characters: Kaladin (Stormlight Archive), Lirin (Stormlight Archive), Hesina (Stormlight Archive), Oroden (Stormlight Archive), Sylphrena (Stormlight Archive)
Additional Tags: Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Hurt/Comfort, Post-Book 03: Oathbringer (Stormlight Archive), Pre-Book 04: Rhythm of War (Stormlight Archive), The Urithiru gap year
Summary:
Lirin had been preparing for this moment for days. Ever since Kaladin had sent a message that he would come home with the next highstorm, his mind had been full of the same few questions on loop. We were told you were dead. How are you alive, what happened to you? You were dead. But seeing his son step through the front door for the first time since that terrible afternoon years ago when Roshone had torn their family apartāinstead of asking his questions, it was all he could do to hold back tears.
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A look at Lirin and Hesina welcoming their son home for the first time after they find out heās actually been alive this whole time. Prompt fill for the Tales of Urithiru event!
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The first of my two Tales of Urithiru event fics is here! The tags feel a little empty, so if anyone reads it and has suggestions feel free to let me know. Also, I know this event is literally for this time period of post-Oathbringer pre-Rhythm of war, but I feel like we should also have an AO3 tag for that time period like we do for each of the books individually. Iāve usedĀ āthe Urithiru gap yearā but Iām open to changing that if someone else has a better suggestion.
Tales of Urithiru - Let the Memories Stick to my Tongue (Let Me Starve)
I've finished my Tales of Urithiru fic--check it out! Rated Teen, 13K words, RoW spoilers, Kaladin/Lyn, canon compliant (sweet and sad!). Warnings for PTSD, depression, passive suicidality. It's a fic about Kaladin working himself up to be able to tell his parents about what happened with Tien--how he died, and how he lived--while surviving his own depression and PTSD.
āI regret to inform you that Tien died in battle recently. Iām sorry I failed you. Iām sorry I failed him. I wonāt be coming home,ā Hesina read. Lirinās eyes were closed, but his lips still mouthed the words as she read them.
Tears rose in Kaladinās eyes. His own words pierced his heart; he remembered how numb heād felt as heād dictated them. He remembered the pitying look in the scribeās eyes as heād said he didnāt want to add anything else.
Hesina folded the paper again, handing it to Lirin, who put it in a box. Hesina then read the glyphward sheād written, wishing that Tien could find a place as a carpenter or a sculptor in the Tranquilline Halls.
Lirin and Hesina clasped hands and stood together, setting the glyphward alight in the familyās censer. Kaladin stayed seated and held Oroden tight to him. He felt that if he moved, he might fall apart into tiny pieces and drift away like the ash from the glyphward, only he wouldnāt be rising upwards towards the Halls. Heād scatter to the winds and never be found again by anyone.
Let the Memories Stick to my Tongue (Let Me Starve) by cosmere_play
Rated Teen, will be about 12,000 words when all posted. Given Kaladin's struggles in RoW, how did he end up telling his parents about Tien--his life and his death? Why did Hesina never write back? How did Kaladin and Lyn start dating? The fic covers some of Kaladin's experiences in the gap year between OB and RoW.
...And check out other canon-compliant Tales of Urithiru event fics!
The Truths We Seek by DragonEyeMysteries (rated Teen) follows an OC Znda, a Thaylen, aspiring artifabrian, and apprentice to the esteemed Vriztl Guild who starts seeing strange things despite trying to get her life back to normal...
toast to the bride by dally_nar, rated Teen. Ialai copes with the death of her husband. Poorly.
Bright, But Tired of the Punches by Rhythm_of_Lesbianism, rated General. Timbre reflects on how she came to this world and how she intends to stay in it.
The rope that finally snaps by Calcifur, unrated. Kaladin discovers that Adolin and Shallan are friends with one of his old owners, and the conflict sparks a much-needed conversation.
An Oath of Remembrance by Fayeas_Silmanori, rated General. Ashir and Geranid arrive at Urithiru after Geranid bonds a spren.
Until Next Time... by cuubism, rated Mature. Kaladin and Leshwi spar and develop a rapport.
Fics can be posted until the end of February, so be sure to check back again soon!
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Ok so most of my fic takes place in the gap year but I just realized that I wanted to end it on an anniversary which happens to take place in early Rhythm of War. Is that ok if the fic straddles a little into RoW era?
Absolutely! The timeline for fics don't have to be strict or measured to the exact date, so long as they fit the theme of "filling in the gaps".
Hi everyone! It's been so exciting to see the number of prompts and claims grow since the collection opened.
Remember, the prompting window closes on November 1st. After that, new prompts can't be added to the collection, and new claims can't be signed up for. If you haven't submitted or claimed a prompt and still want to participate, there's a week remaining!
You can sign up to participate here. Remember that multiple authors can claim the same prompt. And one author can claim multiple prompts, if they wish.
And finally... We already have some amazing authors who've added their fics to the collection. You can show them some love here and here!
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An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Chapters: 1/?
Fandom: Stormlight Archive - Brandon Sanderson
Rating: Not Rated
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Characters: Kaladin (Stormlight Archive), Adolin Kholin, Shallan Davar, Sylphrena (Stormlight Archive)
Additional Tags: I canāt tell if i got the timeline correct or not, so i tried not to mention anything timeline specific, sorry if theres still smth incorrect, im lazy and dont wanna check with canon, also dont want to do tags, Author is sick and tired, Hurt/Comfort, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Angst, Slavery, Implied/Referenced Rape/Non-con, nothing actually happens, it doesnāt happen in the past either, it almost does but it doesnāt, no direct mentions of it either, Fights, Arguments, Reconciliation, Will add more tags if I remember any, No beta we die like Tien
Summary:
A casual conversation between Shallan and Adolin reveals to Kaladin that one of his past masters is his best friendsā friend. Suffice to say, he does not, reasonably, take it well. Adolin and Shallan fret until Kaladin finally breaks under the reminder of every small insensitive comment from them and blows over them.
OR
The fight between the trio that was long coming, and very much needed.
CW: canon typical mentions of slavery, implied/referenced past rape, (again, it almost happens but doesnāt. No direct mentions of it occur. But please donāt read if that makes you uncomfortable), canon typical violence, classism, PTSD. Let me know if I missed anything.
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
The collection and prompt meme challenge is now open on AO3! I decided to create it a few days early so I wouldn't forget to do so in the middle of the week (no other dates in the schedule have changed).
