#Lover's Oath

[justanormiewhoreads]

Lover's Oath is NOT Guizhong's Lullaby

(Guili shippers might attack me for this. I have nothing against Guili, it's just that this headcanon had been made "official" by most of the fandom because of misconception and I found no correlation of this song to Guizhong.

It also didn't help that I read this archive piece from a long time ago.

But feel free to keep the HEADCANON if it makes you happy. But remember, you shouldn't push it if it's not canon🤭😊. If any of you misunderstand, this does not mean I'm stopping you from shipping whoever you like.)

The reason why this track is called Lover's Oath is because Wangshu Inn is a hotspot for lovers, which is ALSO where we first heard the original rendition of this song.

Source: Vigilant Guardian's Vantage Point

People just decided that this was Guizhong's Lullaby because of the original track was a vocal version and people just decided to think "Oh, that's Guizhong!" and decided to call it Guizhong's lullaby because "THERE WAS A WOMAN SINGING" before the official title was released.

Link to the original track: LINK

For those who haven't this heard of this version before (Can't blame you, it was VERY quiet), it was when we meet Xiao for the first time.

Where else can you hear another song with a bit of vocals? The main theme of the game! I don't remember if it's the night or day version.

Interestingly enough, the reason why this played for Xiao when he first showed up is because the other title for this song is "Lone Tower in the West" which was the title we see from one of the music events, I think it was the Zither event. And who do we play it with? Xiao!

The alternate song title refers to Wangshu inn and a call-back to the name of the waypoint, where we know Xiao is also perched over to watch over the people.

The reason why Xiao was there was because he was provided housing via the qixing.

(I'm using this screenshot from the wiki because I don't have Xiao)

Heck, I wouldn't even be bothered if this was mistaken as Xiao's theme rather than Guizhong's because of these reasons.

If one day HoyoVerse decided to play this on a cutscene with Guizhong in it is probably because the fandom made their headcanon official with many people thinking it and HoyoVerse decided to "officialise" the headcanon to please the fans. 🤨

I decided that this was the right time to make this post because it was finally acknowledged in the wiki. I was like, THANKS! FINALLY!

In conclusion, this song has no affiliation to any character.

[xiaolumisurpremacy]

A couplet:

Qingxin has no heart, still it soothes the human heart.

Sweet Dream is no dream, yet it nurtures people’s dreams.

[peatchoune]

蒲苇如丝

[eloquentsisyphianturmoil]

finrod deserved better

[xiaoaetherposts]

Genshin Impact Concert but it's XiaoTher

Hang by a Thread - Hidden Dreams in the Depths

... It continues with their song, the Lover's Oath:

On the Genshin concert the meeting between Xiao and Aether was played when the Lover's Oath started, and Xiao was on the screen the whole time during the music!😭

Xiao's words to Aether on the Genshin Concert! 😍

付き合って in the primary reading means "dating", which is used in japanese when two people spend time together in a romantic or sexual relationship.

In the japanese to english translation, the primary reading can also be "go out with you", which is also synonym for spending time with someone and having a romantic or sexual relationship with them.

XiaoTher is real.💚💛

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[wassidy-wanders-around]

My fellow Zevlor lovers, (⁠ ⁠˘⁠ ⁠³⁠˘⁠) ❤️

Gooood morning and ⚠️Spoiler Alert: for Balder's Gate 3 and Descent into Avernus⚠️

I have spent a healthy amount of time trying to discern our old man's age. After listening to 'Oathsworn' by Vee and narrated by Glen McCready (beautifully written and read, major kudos, if you haven't listened go...go now: (⁠☞⁠ ⁠ಠ⁠_⁠ಠ⁠)⁠☞ Source 1 ). I now have a pretty good idea of some numbers, though this is more of a head canon than fact. But the story authors and Mr.Mcready are collectively giving us the most story we've gotten about Zevlor's early days. (⁠人⁠*⁠´⁠∀⁠｀⁠)⁠｡⁠*ﾟ⁠+

In the backstory we learn Zevlor was about 10 years old when the Hellriders, that were roped into Zariel's deal, were formed (not the OG ones she trained and who left her in the hells, rip). Zevlor goes on to talk about the 'occupation of the city' and 'the dark days,' this is referencing the time the Vampire lord took over the city. He also explains he was 2 years, too young to join at the time. (This period of time between the Vamp lords defeat and Zevlor's recruitment is tough to discern, so I went with the age given, 10.) Now, I'm not fully versed with the history of the 'Decent to Avernus' but some lovely folks on reddit brainstormed a general timeline if you'd like to take a look (Source 2).

Okay maths time, so Zariel's deal to 'aid' the city against at the Vampire lord was only meant to last 50 years (when Zevlor was 10). So when Zevlor turned 12 he joined and served about 48 of those years. Which means by the time Elturel descended he was already 60...at least. Depending on how the campaign goes it takes at least a year or two for the city to resurface and for the Teiflings refugees to make it to the grove. That means mans is in his early 60s by the time we meet him....... all that stress and he has aged ✨phenomenally✨

Please, correct me if I made any errors these are just my observations. I always assumed he was early 50s lol, like the fact he has no visible grey hairs is insane. I believe he originally had black hair too so we definitely missed out on some salt and pepper action, but the light brown suits him well. And according to the 5e Wiki (Source 3) the average lifespan of a Teifling is 90–150 years. So he's got at least 30ish years ahead of him ( T-T)💕

~ wassidy-wanders-around

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Sources

1) Zevlor's Sleep Stories # 8 - Oathsworn

2) Timeline of events in the first part of the adventure

3) Forgotten Realms Wiki: Teifling

[elronds-library]

The Harrowing [WIP]

by Chthonion (@chthonion)

Part 2 of Your shadow rising to meet you

Remake me. Re-sing me. Un-mar me, so that I can love him and not destroy him. * Annatar attempts change, and a life as one of the Eldar. He also drags Fëanor and his sons out of the Void on his way back to Life, and regrets it almost immediately.

Mature, Graphic Depictions of Violence

Words: 291,443

[la-libreria-chula]

Has anyone read these?!!?

I literally finished all three in a week! While I was a little disappointed in the novellas (The Sword and the Scepter) because I was hoping to see more of Rooke's time in the Northern Lands, still glad to have read them.

But The Crown of Oaths and Curses?? I loved it! At first, I thought it was going to be straight up romantasy (because of those two novellas and the whole fated mates thing) but now it's just a fantasy to me with the aspect of romance not being the central thing (or least I hope so). I can't wait for the second book. I know there has been something going on where it's been delayed, but I'm waiting for the paperback version anyway.

[rui-drawsbox]

Lalirara, my fourth Tav JADSHFSJ i went full mods this time

a noble, vengance oath paladin, she's all charisma no brain tbh i wanted to make a muscular middle-aged lady but the hair mods only worked on the small body type/sobs

[eff-plays]

So initially I was like ok, Hiraeth takes their paladin oath after the events of Act 2 and don't tell anyone and especially don't tell Astarion because they're afraid he'll react badly.

But that's a braindead take. And based on the Oath of Vengeance, which isn't relevant anymore.

Now I think that, um, actually? Astarion and their relationship with him is one of the primary motivators for them taking the oath. Obviously they wouldn't admit it to him anytime soon, but c'mon. Kindle the Light? Shelter the Light? Bruh. "Oh so this mean nasty vampire man has sad round eyes and soft hands and is able to feel gentle things even after centuries of torture? You mean to tell me there is light even in the darkest places and it's worth nurturing? Hmm wow so there are good things in the world? Ok I will protect them with my fucking life then."

[swordmaid]

this dialogue path im so 😭😭🤭🤭

[raayllum]

“the blood of a child” being callum cutting his own hand using rayla’s blade to free aaravos would be Very Good and cater Specifically to Me i think

[skepticbeliever-bookclub]

Hi followers!

Happy autumn! This round we gathered to be a little creative, so our members voted on know that you'll be my downfall by pleasurecouch! At just under 3k, it's a very hot telling about finding your very best friend on Grindr, and throwing some very sexy caution to the wind. For this round, we asked our members to submit some creative pieces, and this is what they came up with! Scroll down to have a look!

know that you'll be my downfall by pleasurecouch

Rating: E

Summary:

It’s Shane. There’s no face, no identifying tattoos or scars, but Ryan’s sure it’s him. The thing that cinches it is the background, just out of focus, the hats balanced precariously on an electric keyboard, the cardboard shape that Ryan knows to be a Log Bro puppet. This is Shane’s apartment, Shane’s background he sees on Zoom every fucking day, and Ryan has a moment of thinking you take Grindr selfies in your work area? before he shakes his head, swipes up to exit the app, and throws his phone to the other side of his bed. He lasts exactly thirty seconds before he’s picking it up again, unlocking it with shaking hands, and scrolling the profile to find out more.

Bookclub Creative Offerings:

falling further by out_of_nowhere

Summary:

A peak into what happens after Shane and Ryan have an "anonymous" online hook-up.

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[acourtofquestions]

Aelin after being trapped on a boat with nothing but the debates of “territorial fae bastards”

Aelin: *slamming flaming hands down* ENOUGH with the bickering!

Rowan: I do NOT bicker!

Aelin: Find a way to be in the same room, or find a way to start acting like it! Solve your feelings, NOW!

Lorcan: He started it!

Aedion: Shut up, Lorcan! You’re just bitter because you think I stole your brother & because Rowan likes me better!

Lorcan: Oh, because you two are SO CLOSE! He STOLE YOUR oath!

Rowan: AGAIN, WITH THE OATH?!

Aelin: I SAID ENOUGH! What’s the plan here? We’re all immortal, so a “forever fued” is going to take an awful long time!

Lorcan *shrugs*: I'd teach my sons to hate his sons and I expect the same from him.

Aedion *nodding*: You got it.

Rowan: — YEAH! —

*catches the death glare from Aelin* Rowan: … but uh, only if our children … want… to? — I DON’T KNOW WHAT THE GLARE IS FOR AELIN, WE’VE BEEN FUEDING FOR A CENTURY!

Aelin: You know what? Fine! … If you insist on hating each other, go for it. Just do it while I'm not around.

*group shared glance*

Aelin: The moment I walk in the room, I want some convincing dude on dude friendship stuff! I want high-fives!! I want golf tips!!! When a hot maiden walks by, I want to see a real nudge-nudge “Hubba, hubba”!!!!

Aedion: FINE! … I don’t know why I yelled that part …

Lorcan: I can do it if he can.

Rowan: I can do it even if he can't do it.

[xiaoaetherposts]

Lover's Oath

The Lover's Oath is the song of Xiao and Aether.

Analysis of the connection between the song named Lover's Oath and XiaoTher:

Lover's Oath is heard only once during the game's story: when Xiao and Aether meet for the first time.

Lover's Oath can be heard for the second and last time during a musical event (Tuned to the Word's Sounds), when the Traveler plays the song together with Xiao.

The Chinese title means that "one's love will last forever." Part of the signs of the word refers to a type of pampas grass, surrounded by such a plant, Aether plays music for Xiao on an official art.

In the Genshin Impact Genius Invokation TCG card game, the name of Xiao's card clearly refers to the title of the song: "Guardian's Oath." -> Lovers' Oath.

Xiao's promise, his oath to Aether: "Adeptus Xiao. I will be here when you call."

On the Genshin concert the meeting between Xiao and Aether was played when the Lovers' Oath started, and Xiao was on the screen the whole time during the music!😭

XiaoTher is so canon!!💚💛

Twitter(X): @xiaoaetherposts

[afraidofchange]

Rama, a 47 year old woman, seeing Dame Aylin: I want to be you when I grow up.