Archive of Our Own

Summary:

Howard Stark, leading patriarch and legendary forge master is dead.

Blinded during in accident in his youth, Tony understands the role he needs to play as Howard’s only son. He cannot become a metal worker, a tradesman or a warrior. But a bride to a wealthy nobleman, Lord Stane, his father’s most trusted advisor no less? That was his only worth, or so Howard seemed to more than imply. Tony won’t risk those he loves, much less incite the anger of the Gods by defying a dead man’s decree.

Yet, chaos is set into motion and Tony is now forced to venture out and save his home, and maybe unwind long buried secrets along the way. With his trusted donkey, he soon comes across unique individuals who don’t all walk like man, but aren’t all monsters like the legends say. Tony just hopes “Steve”, the gorgon who insists accompanying him on his mission doesn’t see the effect he’s starting to have on a certain future bride.

A Steve/Tony Mythical Beings and Creatures AU Comic