#dote on minsc

[moltensmusings]

Concept: elf tav who is just under 300, all of her children died as adventurers or guards. Her husband and her became vastly different people in the wake of all the grief. They havent spoken in years, incapable of existing around each other before breaking down. The journey after the crash she keeps seeing shadows her kids in the various party members and as such she desperately wants to help them. Save them in ways she couldn't for her own children. A pillar of love and guidance because her children may be gone, but she will always be a mother.

[synergysilhouette]

10 BG3 character headcanons I have (Some thirst)

Note: I don't know ALL the lore of the characters, so my headcanons could be going against actual canon. This stuff isn't anything major, but just my thoughts on paper, so to speak.

Halsin wears no clothes (when appropriate)--At one point, Halsin mentions how society complicated the simple rules of nature, including the introduction of clothes. I like the idea that when no kids are at camp, he just goes nude, and no one complains. If someone ever thought to, the others would silence them.

2. Shadowheart raises/rescues children of Shar--I personally feel like all the companions can go the parenting route (Gale states he doesn't think he's dad material, but he gives off 50% fun dad, 50% helicopter dad vibes to me; he's probably just one of those people who won't feel ready until the situation actually arises), though Astarion and Shadowheart need more time to focus on themselves following their trauma, and with both of them having longer lifespans, they have time. Following the adoptive parent storyline you see with Lae'zel, Wyll, and Halsin, I could see Shadowheart founding an orphanage and rescuing children taken by Shar like she was, as Shar refuses to let go of the goal to corrupt Selune's children.

3. Wyll is 100% vanilla, but very horny--I feel like it's very easy to make the heroic guy with just values secretly kinky, though I love the idea that Wyll is pretty much face-value when it comes to sex. I even like to think he's a virgin, seeing how he wouldn't have sex with you until you accept his marriage proposal (unless you pass the persuasion check). Along with this, I do enjoy the idea that once Tav and Wyll become intimate, it's found Wyll has a heavy sex drive, but good self-control, and is always romantic about it. (I also just have him in his underwear at camp, so I also headcanon that that's just how he's comfortable and is 100% non-sexual.)

4. Astarion still has family and is an accomplished musician--I always found it sad how Astarion can't remember his family or much about his life pre-Cazador, but I like the idea that his family is still alive, seeing how long high-elves live, or even just having descendants in Baldur's Gate. The musiucian thing is just something I went with because I gave him proficiency with an instrument, and I like the idea that he came from a well-to-do family that trained him in music, and Cazador made sure he kept up with it when seducing victims. I haven't considered it fully, but my current idea for his family (pre-vampirism) is a doting father banished from a noble house, a strict and scholarly social-climbing mother, two older brothers and an older sister, as well as a younger sister and a baby brother. Not sure who I'd headcanon as still being alive; probably most of his siblings, if not all of his family (I've heard differing sources on high elf lifespans).

5. Karlach and Wyll are a default couple if you don't romance either of them--I just love them so much together (though I need more hornless Wyll fanart; there's a way to rescue Karlach without giving him horns, you know). It also feels cute because according to Zenitho's quiz, Karlach would enjoy settling down with a family in a decade, which really compliments Wyll's character--plus it exists as a possible ending with him romantically, just much sooner than a decade. Shadowheart/Astarion has also been on my mind lately...

6. Minthara has evaluated all the men at camp for suitable consorts--Seeing how she wants to found a new house and comes to respect the team, I laugh at the idea of her evaluating Halsin, Gale, Astarion, Wyll, Minsc, and male Tav as her consorts, or at least the sire of her descendants. She goes through process of elimination: Wyll, Halsin, and Minsc are loyal, but would chafe under drow cruelty and her control; Astarion's an undead and cannot produce children; and Gale would likely feel like a second-class citizen and rebel against her. Altogether, she decides none of them would make worthy consorts except male Tav (depending on the route, and ESPECIALLY if he's another drow), though Halsin and Wyll would make the best fathers for hypothetical children (and she could probably get away with sleeping with Minsc and him not realizing she's pregnant and her not telling him). She does consider the idea of reaching out to Astarion as a consort for aesthetic purposes if he leads the other spawn into the Underdark, though. (BTW, I found this fanart on Reddit)

7. Mizora mistreats Wyll because she's attracted to him--Evil corrupts, and it wouldn't shock me if Mizora was attracted to Wyll because she wants to break him. That said, due to their personalities and the nature of their relationship, Wyll has rebuffed her, and Mizora tries to make him miserable as a result. And if Tav romances Wyll, she starts to scheme to kill them just like his father. I also have the same vibe from Orin and Zevlor, but that's another thing entirely.

8. Yenna isn't an orphan--I never liked her to begin with, and I have no idea how she'd fit into any of the companions' epilogues except Wyll or Halsin's, so I feel like it'd be better for everyone if her mom turned out to be alive, or if her dad randomly popped up, and she is returned to them.

9. Gale has A LOT of (sexual) tension with Tav if they're a sorcerer--I'm not super well-versed in DnD lore, but I remember reading that wizards and sorcerers have a rivalry, and it'd be interesting if this played a role in Gale's journey to godhood, since sorcerer Tav would be born with their powers while wizard Gale spent years studying and falling from grace as Mystra's chosen. Plus this could also fuel the reason why he's the cook for the team, wanting to show how multitalented he is. Eventually, if the romances commences, it's a passionate physical affair before we get to the Toril-shattering soul intimacy.

10. Tav comes from a big community--No evidence to support this (and even not all my Tavs have big families; check out the post for my OCs), but I always think of this when they say "No one back home will ever believe this." Be it friends, biological family, or adoptive family, I imagine they have a large social group.

Do we share any headcanons? Any particular that you find interesting from my list? Lemme know! And check out Part 2.

[shandoratheexplorer]

Chapter 16: Did you oversleep, Papa? - Not exactly.

Just one more chapter and Halsin and Aodhán's post game fic will have concluded.

I'm already sad but I will definitely write more post game content for them! They are, after all, my comfort ship and they always heal my soul when I'm sad.

I do hope they bring others the same joy as they're bringing me!

Aodhán and Halsin are eventually pulled away from their research by the gentle chaos of their household. By the time they make it to the living area, Alok and Ilyrana are already up and chatting quietly. Wyll sits nearby, nursing a steaming mug of coffee, eyes half-lidded as he nods absently while Arabella recounts her latest mischief with great enthusiasm. On the far end of the table, Jaheira is deep in conversation with Sorcha and Eithne, the three of them discussing potential Harper work the sisters could lend their blades to. Minsc, as always, is doting on his hamster, feeding it sunflower seeds with a tenderness few would expect from a man of his size. Yenna, who'd just finished feeding Scratch and Grub, runs to greet Aodhán with bright eyes. "Did you oversleep, Papa?" she asks, her tone curious rather than scolding. And once again, Aodhán feels the familiar sting of emotion in his chest as he picks her up and kisses her cheek.  Papa. The word will hit him with its full force for a while yet, before he will eventually get used to it. "Not exactly", he says gently, as he picks her up. "I had an interesting idea in my sleep and went straight to the lab to work on it. Halsin helped." Yenna nods, pleased. "When I get good ideas in bed, I write them in my notebook." "I usually do the same", Aodhán chuckles, "but this one wouldn't let me sleep. I had to act on it." Halsin ruffles Yenna's hair fondly, kissing her forehead in quiet greeting, before moving into the kitchen to help Ilyrana and Alok with breakfast, leaving Aodhán and their daughter in the doorway. "So", he asks, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, "how are you today, a leanbh beag? Did sending Minthara and Gale to stay with Shadowheart and Karlach help?" Yenna nods quickly. "Ilyrana and Alok are nice, and I like Wyll. Jaheira's strict, but fair. And Minsc is funny." "I'm glad", Aodhán smiles. "You'll let me know if you need some quiet time?" "I will", she promises, giving him the little wiggle that means she wants to be set down. He puts her down gently and watches her run off to help with breakfast.

And here a (still very rough) sneak peak to the LAST CHAPTER!

DO NOT READ IF YOU DON'T WANT SPOILERS FOR THE END OF THE STORY!

I'm not crying! You're crying!

Months later as the snow begins to melt and spring flowers unfurl like colorful messengers of warmer days, Aodhán and Halsin return to the tree. Its branches now full with radiant green foliage. “Do you think it worked?”, Halsin asks as Aodhán crouches down in front of it. “Only one way to find out”, Aodhán answers, taking a deep breath as he allows druidic magic to flood his body, pooling at his fingertips. Day-in-day-out the two of them had returned to the oak tree they had grown from a statue of Silvanus at Highharvestide, had nurtured the soil around it, and had fed it with their magic. Now is the time to find out if it was worth it. If it worked. He touches the sturdy trunk of the tree with green glowing fingers and easily reaches inside. It’s like reaching into a still pond. Though he feels warmth where water would usually run cooler. A good sign, he decides. Behind him, Halsin holds his breath. And then, Aodhán’s hands close around something soft, something fragile.

[raven-reconciling]

OK but I’m genuinely so obsessed with Wyll and Astarion as Girl Dads 😭

Wyll is so doting and responsible and Astarion tries his best but he has literally no idea how to deal with children so he’s like “hey you wanna learn how to use a dagger?” and Wyll’s like “Oh my gods no! She’s four!”

And don’t get me started on her aunties and uncles. Auntie Karlach is always encouraging her to blow shit up or something, Aunties Lae’zel and Minthara keep giving her weapons, Uncle Gale taught her some cantrips and now she won’t stop levitating her toys around the room, Uncle Minsc and Boo take her on adventures and keep forgetting to tell Wyll where they’re going or when they’ll be back, and Auntie Shadowheart has the most traumatizing bedtime stories.

Only Halsin and Jaheira are allowed to babysit.

WYLL AND ASTARION ADOPTING LILY AURORA RAVENGARD