#gwynweek

[gwynweekofficial]

We are mesmerised by this artwork by @jinart369 of the Valkyrie and his shadowsinger. Gwyn looks so utterly stunning 😍

Characters by @Sarah J Maas

[lovelygwyneth]

Gwyn Week Day 4: Adventure

With some romance 🩵💙

[freyjas-musings]

For Day 7 Free Day of @gwynweekofficial .... Gwyn and music associations will always be something I enjoy ... I have already had Gwyn with a flute , a piano and violin ... so its harp this time 🤗🤗🤗

Artist Sunsetrina always does a phenomenal job portraying Gwyn in the most beautiful way

Character belongs to Sarah J Maas

[sadiegirl2021]

Gwyn would love Galentine's Day! She'd go all out to make it unforgettable. A celebration so huge that Rhys would have to make it an official holiday!

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[shadowsxgwynriel]

Day 3: Priestess

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This is a short drabble about one of the children from Sangravah coming to visit Gwyn.

Word Count: 568

Gwyn walked over to Clotho’s desk. “You wanted to see me?”

Clotho nodded her hooded head, and her enchanted pen moved in the air, There’s someone that wants to see you.

“Who?” Gwyn asked. It couldn’t have been Nesta or Emerie, because they would have just looked around until they found her.

One of the children.

She froze, knowing exactly what Clotho meant. One of the children from Sangravah was here to see her. Gwyn quickly blocked out the horrors of that night.

“I don’t . . . I have work to do for Merrill,” Gwyn stated.

The pen moved again. It wrote, You’re afraid. Why?

“I’m not. I really do have to help Merrill with something.”

Clotho was observant and rarely ever missed a thing. Should I send the child away, then?

Guilt and shame filled her. One of the children had gathered the courage to come here, and Gwyn was too busy letting her own fears hold her back.

“No,” she said, straightening her shoulders. “Where are they?”

Clotho angled her head to the left. Over there. And Gwyneth?

“Yes?”

Don’t let whatever you’re worried about keep you from hearing what the child wants to say. You deserve to be happy, Gwyneth. Remember that.

Her chest tightened, but she only nodded and hurried away.

She found the young girl—one of the older children from that night—standing by a stack of books that needed to be shelved.

And to her surprise, the Shadowsinger was also there.

He stood off to the side. She figured that he had been the one to bring the girl here.

His shadows were wreathed on his shoulders. Gwyn could sense them peering at her, and she couldn’t help but smile at their curiosity.

Azriel scanned her face with keen eyes. What he was looking for, Gwyn had no clue, but obviously he found it, because his body relaxed and he disappeared further into his shadows, giving them privacy.

Gwyn faced the girl, who was probably around fifteen now. And even though she was a few years older than the last time they had seen each other, Gwyn still recognized her. “Hello, Alina. How are you?”

Alina smiled shyly. “You remember me?”

“Of course I do.” Gwyn tried not to fidget under Alina’s watchful gaze. “What, uh, brings you down here?”

Alina shifted closer, eyes shining bright with emotion. “I never got the chance to thank you for saving me, for saving all of us, that night.”

The Invoking Stone seemed to burn inside of her pocket. “You don’t have to—“ Clotho’s written words flashed through her mind. Don’t let whatever you’re worried about keep you from hearing what the child wants to say. She was just right. Even if Gwyn still felt unworthy of any gratitude, Alina deserved the chance to at least be heard.

A slender body suddenly wrapped around her, and Gwyn returned the hug in stunned silence. “Thank you. We survived because of you. I hope that when I’m older, I can be as brave and kind and selfless as you are.” Alina’s body shook. “Thank you,” she repeated once more, her voice thick with emotion.

Gwyn searched for words, but couldn’t find any. Her eyes burned and a single tear slid down her cheek. She ignored it and continued to embrace Alina.

In that moment, Gwyn could have sworn that a part of her soul was starting to heal.

[sonics-atelier]

Threads of the Heart: Gwyn's Tapestry of Love

For @gwynweekofficial Day 1 : Friends and Family

In Gwyn's world, threads intertwine,

With bonds of love that brightly shine.

Her tapestry of life, so fair,

Woven with care, beyond compare.

Catrin's laughter, a melody sweet,

In childhood days where hearts would meet.

Sisters by blood, but more by soul,

Together they made each other whole.

Nesta and Emerie, where they belong.

Then came the Valkyries, fierce and strong,

In battles fought and trials endured,

Their sisterhood grew, deep and assured.

With Nesta's strength and fiery grace,

And Emerie's courage, no fear to face.

Gwyn found in them a sacred kin,

A sisterhood that burned within.

Each thread a story, each knot a bond,

Of moments shared and times beyond.

In Gwyn's world, these gems so bright,

Illuminate her darkest night.

For in the heart where love resides,

No distance vast, no time divides.

Her cherished ones, both past and near,

Remain with her, forever dear.

Gwyn's tapestry, a work of art,

Woven with threads of the truest heart.

In every fiber, love is spun,

A testament to connections won.

So let us honor, let us cheer,

These bonds of Gwyn that we hold dear.

For in her world, so rich, so grand,

Her cherished ones forever stand.

- @sonics-atelier 2024 ( do not repost or reuse in any way shape or form, I will decapitate you )

[fiercehildr]

So excited to share this beautiful Gwyn portrait, inspired by the japanese art of Kintsugi, for day 1 of @gwynweekofficial (Inspiration). This piece was done by brokendarling_ and represents Gwyn’s beauty and strenght, even after what she went through ♥️

[thevalkyriesshadow]

@gwynweekofficial

What about Gwyn's Character resonated with me?

I felt instantly connected to her character as soon as we met her. She has spunk, shows resiliency, and is a fierce and loyal friend.

I see a lot of myself in Gwyn with her bright personality, her excitableness, and her adorable interests (like who doesn't love cute things like Pegasi and friendship bracelets?!)

I love the motto that has become a mantra for the fandom, "I am the rock against which the surf crashes. Nothing can break me." This particular moment was powerful.

I was diagnosed with cancer in 2016, and my life was turned all the way around. I was constantly told how strong I was and that keeping positive was what was going to get me through, but no one prepares you for the aftermath. I was trying to live a normal life after treatment, but my self-image and fear of the cancer returning put me in a low place. I looked at myself like my body had betrayed me, and in turn, that affected my body image and even my sensuality. So now, whenever I'm feeling anxious or stressed or I have a blood test coming up or I'm worrying about my future, I think of Gwyn and repeat the mantra, "Nothing can break me."

I resonate with Gwyn's character because her journey of self-worth and growth and healing is something I connect to. I had found myself again by getting back into my sensuality doing burlesque (which was truly a transformative experience, I highly recommend taking at least one class to anyone and everyone.) I think Gwyn's journey will be similar, one where she connects with every part of herself that was lost during a tragic moment in her life.

Gwyn is a beacon of hope for every reader, and I can't wait to experience more of her journey with her. 💜

[positivelyruined]

𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 | 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐦𝐞

GwynWeek | Day 2 | Priestess

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[sunshinebingo]

Gwyn Week - Day 1 - Inspiration

Gwyn is strength and courage. Despite her fears, she fights for others and also for herself. She has been broken but refuses to let this be the end.

“I have been broken once before,” Gwyn said, her voice clear. “I survived it. And I will not be broken again—not even by this mountain.”

[gwynweekofficial]

For Day 1 - Family and friends

Commission by @ktreadsthings

Artist - @majuandrad

[polinberdara]

Gwyn Week 🦋 Day 2: Sind Association

Gwyn Week: day 2 🦋

song association 🗻❄️🌊

these songs are literally Gwyn to me! tender, bright, curious, strong, brave, mysterious, with a huge heart and soul, deep thoughts girl! @gwynweekofficial

[freyjas-musings]

I would like Elriels to stay the hell away from events that don't concern them or at the very least fact check. As a co-host of the Gwynweek I will clarify a couple of things since someone very irresponsibly wrote things that were not true . First and foremost Gwyn week was conducted in the most inclusive, respectful and professional manner. We did not discriminate against people , ships or even type of content that we let people post on our page .

This was one of the Targwyn entries which we accepted and enjoyed reading , there are more happy to share links .

The artwork in question was not tagged as an event entry, it was sent in the DM by someone. This was after the cut off date for the late entry . We then politely let them know that while the artwork was stunning which it was , we would only post Gwyn art on stories and that would not include Valkyries or ship related art . So , stop lying about shit you haven't verified .

Happy to post the SS Of the entire conversation let us know.

Now about people shipping Gwyn and Tamlin we actually did have Entries with that combination which we gracefully accepted and appreciated the person for participating.

I don't care for your event or the drama that's been in play but you better keep Gwyn week out of it because that event had nothing to do with you lot .

[sadiegirl2021]

Who's ready for tomorrow?

I'll be spending today finishing up some fics to celebrate our favourite priestess!

Can't wait to see what everyone else has been working on for Gwyn Appreciation Week 💙

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[shadowsxgwynriel]

Day 7: Free Day

@gwynweekofficial

This was such an amazing week! 🤭

Gwyneth Berdara is so many things: a priestess, a brave warrior, a Valkyrie reborn, a loyal friend, and an inspiration for a lot of people in the fandom.

She’s one of my favorite characters that SJM has ever written and I can’t wait to see more of her story unfold 🩵🩵🩵

Thank you @gwynweekofficial for all of your hard work this week and for giving us a safe place to celebrate Gwyn 🩵🩵🩵

[sonics-atelier]

Gwyn’s Odyssey: A Valkyrie’s Triumph

For @gwynweekofficial Day 2 : Psyche

In shadows deep, where sorrow dwells,

Gwyn rose above, where courage swells.

Through trauma’s depths, her spirit soared,

A Valkyrie born, her strength restored.

To shield the young, she sacrificed,

In House of Holy, paid the price.

Her bravery, a beacon bright,

In darkest hours, she brought the light.

At Ramiel, she stood her ground,

Her bravery in silence found.

A spy in shadows, stealth her guide,

A Carythian true, with nothing to hide.

The ribbon's edge, she cleanly split,

A Valkyrie born in that single hit.

“The rock against which the surf crashes,” she’d say,

Her spirit unbroken, come what may.

With Nesta and Emerie by her side,

They healed each other, their spirits wide.

In joy they found, despite the pain,

In love and comfort, their strength regained.

Through every trial, every tear,

Gwyn’s heart remained steadfast, clear.

A Valkyrie in mind, in soul, in spirit,

Her legacy, a light, all who hear it.

In every moment, her bravery shone,

Unwavering resolve, her own.

Captivating presence, pure and bright,

Gwyn’s journey, a testament to light.

For in the bonds of friendship’s grace,

She found her home, her sacred place.

In healing hearts and spreading cheer,

Her greatest triumph crystal clear.

- @sonics-atelier 2024 ( do not repost or reuse in any way shape or form, I will decapitate you )