3 Works by Carcharothiel
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A Matter of Duty (A Measure of Desire) by Carcharothiel
Fandoms: Temeraire - Naomi Novik
29 Apr 2025
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Catherine said, "Jane told me that she'd mentioned it to you, though it was when you and Temeraire had first come to Loch Laggan. More than a decade ago, good heavens."
"Mentioned what to me?" Laurence asked, still vaguely concerned about the flush on Harcourt's cheeks.
"Well. About you... that is, us, to secure future companions for Lily and Temeraire..." Harcourt wouldn't meet his eyes, stammering uncharacteristically. "Not to say that it would only be an obligation, of course! You truly are a dear friend, Laurence, and I'd trust you with this more than anyone. You and Mr. Tharkay both, since I know there could never be one involved and not the other..."
Laurence felt an odd prickle upon the back of his neck, the beginnings of a suspicion-- ungentlemanly to even consider-- and found himself asking, voice gone a bit rough. "Harcourt-- Catherine. Please, I beg you speak freely, for I am always at your service. What is it you would ask of me?"
Harcourt's green eyes were wide, and Laurence had never noticed just how many flecks of gold they contained. She held his gaze and the prickling sensation, like ghostly fingertips, intensified.
"I'd ask you for a baby, Will."
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The year is 1802. Europe holds its breath as the scales of international stability, wobbling from the ascension of Napoleon Bonaparte to power in a revolution-torn France, begin an irreversible tilt towards war.
England has long stood in opposition to the revolutionary wars that have continuously reshaped their nearest neighbor on the Continent. Now, as conflict seems inevitable, England's Aerial Corps hears the call to service; new recruits are badly needed, both human and newly hatched dragons. One such new recruit is nine-year-old Stanford Pines, one of three sons and one of two twins, sent from home for being... different.
Ford soon begins to find his own place among the eccentric ranks of aviators and dragons-- and he isn't half of a dynamic duo for long.
The Pines and their dragon companions endure as the Napoleonic Wars rage. Conflict among themselves, regrets, and the influence of a renegade French officer named Guillaume or "Bill" Rift and his impressive dragon, Cipher, threaten to tear them apart.
But stubbornness runs in this family, and also this: when they choose to stand, they plant their feet and stand. Side by side. And if they should fall? Well. They fall where they stand.
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The Neverwas by Carcharothiel
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types
27 Jan 2025
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Finrod Felagund, unable to erase the final consequences of his heroic death to save Beren in ages long past, is released from the Halls of Mandos. He is still counted among the Firstborn, yes, but that is no longer ALL he is, and any creature carrying the dark touch of Morgoth, no matter how bright his own Fëa, cannot reside in the Blessed Realm.
The Halls of Nàmo, Nienna's wisdom, and even Manwe's power cannot heal him. All that remains for Finrod is to return to Middle Earth and seek what healing and peace he may in Arda Marred, with aid of the greatest healer to be found on either shore and the descendant of the Man he fatally fought a werewolf to save: Elrond Peredhel, the Lord of Imladris.
The Last Homely House is said to be a refuge that welcomes and comforts all. But can even such a place become a home for Finrod Felagund of the House of Finwë, if he is also the last of Gorthaur's werewolves?