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A loose retelling of the plot of Baldur’s Gate 3 told from the perspective of my female Durge, Kalliope. Kalliope is a “Way of the Shadows” tiefling monk.
She doesn’t understand these bloodthirsty desires or thoughts, but sees their use in battle. Her monastic teachings are very contradictory to this seductive, dark muse in her mind that urges her to “KILL-MAIM-END!”
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Sample:“I do believe, my plant-happy friend, that we’ve just shared everything we know with you. Now, are you going to help us or not?” Astarion sounds as nervous and impatient as you feel.
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Nettie’s lips thin into a tight grimace.
“…Kalliope…” tries Gale.
“No. I’m not taking poison from a woman I can’t trust. You’ve done nothing but deceive us since we crossed that threshold,” you flick your hand angrily, pointing to the door you passed through just moments before. “Despite us answering every question that you asked.”
The dark whisper snakes up the back of your skull, the killing calm begins warming and filling your body.
“It’s just for insurance,” tries Nettie once more, “take it only if you feel yourself changing.”
You sneer. And then, your vision goes red.
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- Part 1 of Futures Bound
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A Hope in Hell by songbirdscribbles for sinister_quack
Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games)
24 Dec 2025
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I had a dream last night. Not that there are any nights here. Or any days.
It was a dream about you - all of you - and you were here with me, and I had served bread and jam and oat crackers and cheeses and enough tea to quench a desert.
You nibbled and sipped and smiled and laughed, and you asked if I was happy. Nobody has asked that for so long that I don't know if anyone has ever asked at all.
I didn't have the words to answer, so instead I led you through my House and showed you all the souls that are here with me. They were Raphael's once, but now they only belong to themselves.
The Archive is an art gallery, the boudoir is a grand kitchen, and the dungeon is a refuge for any wounded soul or creature that finds its way to us.
Am I happy? I don't know. But I am Hope, and I persist because of you.
—Hope Hearthflame
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Redeemed– no longer wretched– Thing by songbirdscribbles
Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games)
29 Jun 2025
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Kalliope and Astarion travel back to Eltugard two years after the defeat of the Netherbrain and her refusal of Bhaal. A cute, little, post-canon, fluffy, slice-of-life with references to memories and scenes in the game.
It's Durge's second "Birthday Party".
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- Part 2 of Futures Bound
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A loose retelling of the plot of Baldur’s Gate 3 as experienced by my female Durge, Kalliope. Kalliope is a “Way of the Shadows” tiefling monk. She doesn’t understand these bloodthirsty desires or thoughts, but sees their use in battle. Her monastic teachings are very contradictory to this seductive, dark muse in her mind that urges her to “KILL-MAIM-END!”
She struggles with her urges and what it means about who she is as a person. Is she a monster? Can she do better? Unexpected kinship blossoms between Astarion and Kalliope as they both struggle with their darkened histories, and learn to love themselves — and maybe one another — in this series.
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sinner, better get ready by fetch_me_penguins for songbirdscribbles
Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games)
30 Dec 2025
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She is dangerous. The why changes nothing. All that matters to him is that she is on his side, and he means to make sure of that through any means at his disposal.
He can sleep with one eye open for all eternity, if it means he can make his chance at freedom count.
A body, a brand and a bard, seen through Astarion's eyes.- Language:
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31 Dec 2025
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Tidal Memories by magmethius
Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games), Forgotten Realms (Roleplaying Game)
01 Oct 2025
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It's been five years since Moss became a mind flayer and defeated the Absolute, and they've settled into a comfortable routine of keeping Baldur's Gate safe from the shadows with the Emperor. Comfortable enough that their combined itch to go adventuring aboard The Wandering Mind can no longer be ignored.
But there are things that must be taken care of before they can do any traveling. Loose ends to tie up, a missing Shield of Silvam to retrieve, and - and that little voice in the back of their brain stem, why does it sound so familiar?A
roadboat trip story about identity, duality, and flotsam that refuses to sink. Both squids have some growth to do.
Established post-game Emps/illithid genderless Tav, second-person POV via Tav, NOT a reader/self-insert/blank slate Tav story.Series
- Part 2 of Seafoam & Stardust
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27 Oct 2025
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Sauceman Chorizo & Lyrthindor do a Ratatouille by LulaMillay
Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games)
28 Jul 2025
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Sauceman Chorizo doesn’t know how to bake.
The last rat of Lyrthindor can remember little else but baking.It’s Baldur’s Gate Ratatouille. Hijinks ensue.
“So how did you end up in my kitchen, little rat?”The rat looked into the distance. “Some remember turning away from the sun. This one remembers fondant and buttercream. We were one. We were many. Now we are one, but fewer. Then the cat chased us here.”
Sauceman took that in, then nodded. “Alright then.”
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- Part 3 of Lula's Crack / Humor Oneoffs
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You couldn't kid yourself. You definitely weren't Eddie Munsons type. Definitely not.
Eddie couldn't kid himself. He definitely wasn't your type. Definitely not.
Pastel x Punk trope in full swing
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If the desperation in his eyes and the heartbreak on his face hadn’t already been enough to break you, the tremble in his voice would have done it. And even without all that, how could you ever say no to this man? He who stood beside you as you discovered your lost self. He who remained beside you when you learned your cursed history. He who bound the knots of your restraints and stroked your hair through the night, even as you writhed and fought to end his life. He helped you gain your freedom from the damnation of your birth. How could you possibly deny helping him with his own freedom?
But, says a voice in your head, seven thousand souls.
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A story in which we discover just how damned an ascended vampire can be, and just how far you will go to save the elf you loved.
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22 May 2025