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Gale, once the esteemed Archmage of Waterdeep and now the self-appointed Grand Collector of Magical Misalignments, finds himself stranded in an unfamiliar land with a ragtag group of liars, cutthroats, and aliens. While he manages to rekindle his long-neglected skills in building friendships with most of them, it's painfully apparent that the vampire harbours a profound dislike for him. Given his recent streak of misfortune, it's no surprise that fate dictates learning more about the volatile orb lodged in Gale's chest requires Astarion's begrudging cooperation.
Astarion, for his part, is simply trying to survive.
Thus begins a journey marked by personal evolution, confronting inner and not-so-inner demons and embracing self-compassion—not necessarily in that order.
Oh yes, and they also need to save the world.
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Or the one with over 200k worth of slow-burn dumbassery.2025 Sept: Edits have been finished <3
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- Part 1 of I’d Burn Through the World
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30 Mar 2026
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What happens when the world moves on - and you remain stuck in place?
In high school, Gale drags a protesting Astarion to the new Dungeons and Dragons club, building a world of fantasy and friendships that lasts a lifetime.
Or does it?
Ten years later, everyone has moved on - except Astarion.
When the club finds themselves reunited unexpectedly, Gale and Astarion realize that ten years may have not been quite enough to get over the hurt that still burns between them.
A story of growing up, forgiveness, and miscommunications - with a dose of DND. :)
With lots of art from the incredibly talented adsu-shy!
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23 Mar 2026
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In all the storybooks Gale Dekarios read as a child, none of the great heroic romances ever ended in divorce. When he confessed his love to Adriana, under an aurora of his own making, he meant it for good. Sadly, it turns out, she did not. That’s why he prefers magic to people, people are too unpredictable. And none more so than the bloody vampire who’s just been sent to check on him…
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Bookmarked by LabRatsCheese
13 Mar 2026
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After getting broken up with and going broke at 26 years old, Gale finds himself working part time at the Harper Cleaning Co as he works on completing his master's degree at Blackstaff Academy. His first job? Working for one Astarion Ancunin.
Astarion Ancunin, family lawyer at Ravengard Associates, has gone through four housekeepers in the span of a year and is expecting Gale to make number 5.
Two people from two different places, living totally separate lives, there's no way they could really get along...right?
Written in the style of a romcom-drama, follow Gale, Astarion and their friends as they get to know each other, overcome their personal struggles and trauma and most of all. Fall in love.
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06 Mar 2026
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'Say say my playmate, won't you lay hands on me / Mirror my malady, transfer my tradegy?'
Werewolves were sent by Cazador to bring Astarion back, but in fending them off, Gale gets bit by one and hides it from everyone. How long will this secret remain until it's revealed?
And how long until he completely loses himself to the curse?
Bookmarked by LabRatsCheese
06 Mar 2026