BEHOLD, FOR NATURE RECLAIMS THE SACRIFICE THAT THE ESTABLISHMENT REFUSES TO ALLOW US TO MAKE. IF WE CANNOT

BEHOLD, FOR NATURE RECLAIMS THE SACRIFICE THAT THE ESTABLISHMENT REFUSES TO ALLOW US TO MAKE. IF WE CANNOT BURN IN SACRIFICE TO THE GODS, THE GODS WILL TAKE WHAT IS THEIRS BY FORCE

I made my version 🫶🏽

THE FAE KING nanowrimo 2023

genre. fantasy / historical / romance audience. new adult / adult setting. victorian london / the elphame point of view. third person summary.

To escape an unwanted marriage, Ambrose makes a simple deal for a new life. But bargains with the fae are never straightforward, and he finds himself in the Seelie Court, a more dangerous place than he knows.

The night before his wedding, Ambrose Holloway runs. He runs from his fiance, from his family, from his life of luxury. All the way to the fabled goblin market, where he finds a fairy willing to make a deal. His request is simple — take him away from his obligations and give him a new life. And the fairy agrees.

A life for a life.

Disappearing from the human world and into the Elphame, his name is taken from him. Now known only as Aspen, he is brought to the Seelie Court, where he becomes part servant, part plaything for the nobility. It's a far cry from his previous privileged life, but Aspen can't go back, even if he wanted to.

When he saves the life of King Rhavuin, the young ruler of Unseelie, from an assassin, Aspen is drawn into the precarious world of fae politics. With the king intent on seducing him, and the ambassador of Seelie leaving him extravagant gifts, Aspen doesn't know where his loyalties lie.

But he will have to choose, and soon. Because war is on the horizon, and Aspen's decision may change the tide of Elphame itself.

character introductions.

Ambrose Holloway Aspen — The youngest son of a wealthy industrialist, Ambrose is betrothed to the only heir of a viscount. While his family is eager to ally with an aristocratic family, Ambrose himself is reluctant to marry. Both repulsed by his fiance and used by his father, he runs on the of his wedding day, straight to the goblin market. Making a deal for a new life, free of familial obligations, he gives up his name. Now called Aspen, he begins his life as a humble servant.

Rhavuin Kelthyra — The newly crowned king of the Unseelie Court, Rhavuin is considered by some to be far too young to rule. His advisors press him to make alliances, to marry quickly and produce an heir to solidify his reign. When yet another assassination attempt is foiled by a human servant, Rhavuin finds himself enchanted by the young man. Used to humans obeying his every wish, he is surprised when the servant rebuffs him. Not deterred, he is resolved to seduce him and claim him for his own.

Ilthuriyl Vaire — As the ambassador of the Seelie Court, Ilthuriyl lives a dangerous life. It wasn't that long ago that the only relations between the two courts were those of war, and there are many who would see those days return. Ilthuriyl's job is to prevent that from happening. When he meets an unusual human servant of the court, he is charmed. But his pursuit of the young man may have consequences he doesn't yet understand.

okay absolutely obsessed with this part of emily wilson’s interview about her translation of the odyssey

I theorize the reason "bottoms" appear more prevalent than "tops" on these types of spaces is that it is simply easier to be funny about being a bottom than about being a top without sounding like a sex offender

"uuuuu 🥺 pls cock me aaaaaaaa *runs into wall like Wile E Coyote running into his own tunnel painting*" easy as shit comedy

"I want to put my DICK in someone" whoa dude calm down, take it easy