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This week, we have ten fics featuring neurodivergent takes on our favorite characters! Autism, PTSD, anxiety, ADHD, depression and more - ten great explorations of Exandrians having to deal with the same issues a lot of us have under the cut.

If You're Happy and You Know It by pinkevilbob (1075, General) Warnings: None Pairings: Jester Lavorre & Caleb Widogast

Caleb feels ashamed when stimming. Jester doesn’t think he should hide his happiness.

Reccer says: I love how Jester’s happy hops!

Say a Name, Any Name (My Name) by QuillAndInkWrites (881, General) Warnings: None Pairings: Jester Lavorre & Marion Lavorre | Ruby of the Sea, Fjord & Jester Lavorre & Beauregard Lionett

Jester chooses a new name. And then another. And then another, until she finds one that fits

Reccer says: I liked it

whispers work differently now by Anonymous (5426, General) Warnings: Sensory overload, autistic meltdowns Pairings: Essek & Jester, Essek & Caduceus, Essek & The Mighty Nein

Essek and Jester are both autistic, but they have opposite sensory needs. When she invites him to a crowded festival, he gets very overwhelmed, but the Nein take care of him.

Reccer says: The descriptions of Essek's meltdown make me feel a little tense, but it's very well written. I also like that it's sympathetic to both Essek and Jester; even though their needs conflict, they still care about each other, and it ends on a hopeful note for the future.

all the stars would shine a bloody red by InTheMidnightHour (1013, Mature) Warnings: Depression, Drug Addiction, Drug Use Pairings: None

Caduceus endures the turn of the seasons alone and what comes with that.

Reccer says: An absolutely visceral look of Caduceus's descent into choosing the lilies and the bottom of a pond just to overcome his loneliness.

stare into the sun and see everything i've done by wtgw (3234, Teen) Warnings: None Pairings: Caleb Widogast & Percival de Rolo

Two neurodivergent men with angst and guilt issues walk onto a balcony. (Or Percy helps Caleb cope with a panic attack.)

Reccer says: This is one of my favorite fics ever. The way Percy handles Caleb's anxiety is absolutely IC without feeling preachy or condescending to the point where it makes me feel better. Sometimes when I'm feeling overwhelmed I think of this fic. It's just that soothing.

in the morning i'll be rising, i'll be waking with the sun by ghostsquidswrites (4156, Mature) Warnings: None Pairings: Eadwulf Grieve & Yasha, Astrid Beck/Eadwulf Grieve

Eadwulf and Yasha run together, and talk it out

Reccer says: This is an amazing pairing given the insight and weight they deserve, as well as being so lovely and atmospheric.

I'm the Cleric by devil_seabird_king (ShaaKi) (2100, General) Warnings: None Pairings: Fresh Cut Grass & Milo Krook, Caduceus Clay & Essek Thelyss, Percival "Percy" Fredrickstein Von Musel Klossowski de Rolo III & Pike Trickfoot, Deanna Leimert & Prism Grimpoppy, Jester Lavorre & Marius LePaul

What if Exandrian meds were derived from arcane magic and stopped working during the solstice?

Reccer says: This is a great exploration of a throwaway line, some of my favorite types of fic!

Aeorian Dreamer by Lizable (2490, Teen) Warnings: None Pairings: Fresh Cut Grass & Ashton Greymoore

What FCG's life was like before Aeor, and what might have caused them to forget

Reccer says: It's a very interesting take on what they might have been like in Aeor - including therapy!

Fools Crushin' by Ms_Fahrenheit (1013, General) Warnings: None Pairings: Essek & Verin

Teenage Essek and preteen Verin tease each other about crushes. (Also see the first part of this series)

Reccer says: Arospec/acespec mood. Cute sibling vibes.

secrets with no one to tell by memorysdaughter (3138, Teen) Warnings: None Pairings: None

Vax thinks about how all of Vox Machina's members are different. Except, according to Vex, him

Reccer says: It's a nice, sweet exploration of how all of the characters of Vox Machina could be neurodivergent

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Next week, it's all angst. Have some good whumptober recs? People being sad? Now's the time to rec! After that, we're following it with a week dedicated to Percy, who is famously not angsty at all.

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* kind of a weird evening, after work. the sky is a full thick mist, almost like #TheMist was in Fairview Park, 3 miles away from The #ClevelandHellmouth at West 214 & Lorain Road, there is a flippedover car, on a 25 mph road. i go to Rocky River, farther from the #Hellmouth & in this Spirit Halloween parking lot, a car accident had happened. no one hurt. the song on, is #MeltWithYou by #ModernEnglish #illStopTheWorld & melt with u. at least both accidents happened before i got there, or i would get more of a complex about my curse. inside the local Marc’s store, there are some skull decorations, with a crow or raven on top, but someone bit the heads off - maybe #OzzyOsbourne ? the song on, is #BillyIdol, #RebelYell, #InTheMidnightHour * #StaySafe #LetsBeCarefulOutThere This line is spoken by #SergeantPhilEsterhaus, played by Michael Conrad, in the TV show #HillStreetBlues (1981-1987). Every week * #Cleveland * * * https://www.instagram.com/p/BnuYj3Wlvd3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kyegdls8gy4b

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Keyleth Fic Recs!

Hi all! We're back from a hiatus with some recs for some good Keyleth fic! Eight fics that feature our favorite socially awkward druid under the cut - and of course, if you like them, don't forget to comment and kudos!

A Conspiracy of Raven by Senor_Sparklefingers (77384,Teen) Warnings: None Pairings: Past Keyleth/Vax'ildan

After the final battle with Vecna, Keyleth discovers that she's pregnant with Vax's child.

Reccer says: This story is absolutely lovely, full of excellent worldbuilding for Zephrah, a lot of focus on Keyleth's character and her relationships with her people.

the first (and last) soul saved by one Caduceus Clay by InTheMidnightHour (7063,Teen) Warnings: None Pairings:

Keyleth investigates the Savalirwood and meets a new friend.

Reccer says: I am a sucker for Keyleth and Caduceus friendship as a concept and this fic explores the concept beautifully.

From My Rotting Body, Flowers Shall Grow by keyleth_clay (10954,Teen) Warnings: Major Character Death Pairings: Caduceus Clay & Keyleth

Five hundred years after Campaign 1, Keyleth says goodbye to Caduceus Clay

Reccer says: It's filled with love even as it's about grief - I liked the flashbacks to their friendship

Garden-variety Training by charmedward (2158,Teen) Warnings: None Pairings: Keyleth & Grog

Grog finds Keyleth crying, and wants to help her out. Keyleth wants to fight.

Reccer says: Keyleth and Grog's relationship isn't talked about much, but I love anything that lets Keyleth be angry and Grog be sweet.

What You Leave Behind by CitizenMocha (10175,General) Warnings: None Pairings: Keyleth & Vilya | Viridian, Percival "Percy" Fredrickstein Von Musel Klossowski de Rolo III & Keyleth, Keyleth/Vax'ildan

AU - After the fight in the water plane, Keyleth thinks back on her mother.

Reccer says: It's an angsty imagining of what might have happened after the fight, and the realization of what Keyleth is doing and what she would see hit like a gut punch.

I Say We're Made of Love by azhdarchidaen (3298,General) Warnings: None Pairings: Percy & Keyleth

After Percy's death in C1E69, Keyleth comes to comfort him.

Reccer says: Keyleth and Percy's friendship is one of my favorite relationships through all of Critical Role - they're extremely different and disagree a lot, but they still love and support each other. This gets their characterizations right.

These Days are Precious by SnowboundWanderer (3370,Teen) Warnings: Choose not to warn Pairings: Keyleth & Vex'halia

Decades into the future, Keyleth visits an aging Vex.

Reccer says: A lot of Keyleth fic has a good amount of lifespan angst - she is going to outlive the rest of Vox Machina by centuries. This fic gets the balance right - allows Vex to age but still very much be Vex, and for them to talk and still go about living.

the diplomacy of aunthood by justlikeswitchblades (2028,General) Warnings: None Pairings: Keyleth & Vex'halia

Keyleth visits the De Rolos and their new baby.

Reccer says: Keyleth is adorably awkward here, and I empathize with her inability to understand what to do with tiny humans (or quarter-elves).

Amethyst and Flowers on the Table by Operafloozy (2291,Teen) Warnings: none Pairings: Keyleth & Caduceus, Keyleth & Vilya

Vilya introduces Keyleth to Caduceus

Reccer says: Keyleth and Cad aren't quite friends here, but you can imagine them becoming friends in the future. Both of them are rough in a way that seems very in character for them.

Voice to the Rain by J (jaywright) (12808,General) Warnings: None Pairings: Orym & Keyleth, secondary Keyleth/Percy/Vex

Orym accompanies Keyleth to Whitestone for a visit, shortly after Will's death.

Reccer says: I liked it

If you liked this rec list, follow along for more! We'll be posting a new list with a new theme each Monday. Want to make your own recs? Check out the rules, and then use the form to submit!

Next week, we'll be looking for Gen fics featuring Minor Characters! Did they have two seconds of screentime but steal our hearts? Are they only mentioned but don't appear onscreen? It's free real estate, and there's some great fic out there for them!

And hey, if you're looking for more great genfic, check out all of the critter gen week creations!

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with @capitola, @whitestone-is-for-lovers, @ladyofrosefire, @mischiefseven, @notaficwriter, @jelenedra, and @treemaidengeek​

Fics in this list run from T and a light shudder to E and Will Keep You Up At Night, and much in between.

🖤 Happy Halloween! 🖤 

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