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[cosmerelists]

"You're in her DMs" Meme, But Make It Cosmere

The meme consists of variations on "You're in her DMs, I'm in her ____. We are not the same." So here's how someone could show off their closeness to various Cosmere characters using such a meme. Up to you who might be saying such things! :-)

1. About Renarin

"You're in his DMs, I'm in his prophetic visions. We are not the same."

2. About Kaladin

"You're in his DMs, I'm in his chasms (literal). We are not the same."

3. About Yumi

"You're in her DMs, I'm literally body swapped with her. We are not the same."

4. About Kelsier

"You're in his DMs, I'm in his crew. We are not the same."

5. About Denth

"You're in his DMs, I'm dead in his basement. We are not the same."

6. About Jasnah

"You're in her DMs, I'm in her Veristitalian Group Chat. We are not the same."

7. About Moash

"You're in his DMs, I'm the chain preventing him from being unchained. We are not the same."

8. About Vin

"You're in her DMs, I'm speaking to her through her hemalurgic earring. We are not the same."

9. About Ashravan [Emperor in The Emperor's Soul]

"You're in his DMs, I'm forging him a new soul. We are not the same."

10. About MeLaan

"You're in her DMs, I'm the 'best lay' she's ever had. We are not the same."

11. About Leshwi

"You're in her DMs, I'm fighting her in noble one-on-one combat. We are not the same."

12. About Blushweaver

"You're in her DMs, and I am also in her DMs. She DMs a lot of people. It's okay."

13. About Sarene

"You're in her DMs, I'm betraying the head of my religion and dying to save her. We are not the same."

"You're dying to save her, I'm living and being her husband. We are not the same."

"Shut up."

14. About Ranette

"You're in her DMs, I'm her wife. Please stop DMing her, Wayne."

15. About Hoid

"You're in his DMs, I'm in his story. We are not-- Wait, really? You too? Wow, that guy will tell stories about ANYONE."

[mrmeeps3654]

I think we moved on from the fact that jasnah hires assassins to protect her family from other assassins wayyyy too quickly

[emily-e-draws]

queen Kholin ✨

[querade]

I don’t wanna hear again that shallans way of kings chapters are boring when it’s so PEAK. it’s literally—

Jasnah, internally: i hope in my wardship that she learns from my examples in scholarship to question her surroundings

Shallan, internally flushing: oh man I’m questioning all right

[awesomepossumredux]

Kaladin insulting someone: You are deeply unwell. Your behavior denotes a dissatisfaction within your own life that is your responsibility to correct, before taking it out on undeserving bystanders. Look inward and fix yourself or find the help that you need.

Jasnah insulting someone: Your mom’s a ho

[madxmellon]

50 days until Stormlight 5 or whatever

[piano-hoarder]

Dalinar writing Oathbringer

Jasnah: Uncle, a good scholar always cites their sources, for the benefit of the reader and other scholars.

Dalinar:

Dalinar:

[botanicaxu]

3 days to WaT's release!

Guests for today: Shallan, Jasnah & Wit (My favs!)

[ohhhmio]

Kaladin and his relationship with lighteyes:

Kaladin to Adolin: *growls*

Kaladin to Elhokar: *growls*

Kaladin to Shallan: *growls*

Kaladin to Dalinar: *salutes*

Kaladin to Jasnah: *growls*

[cosmerelists]

Stormlight Characters Explain Why They're At Pride

Yup, it's the Pride month special! That I do...sometimes. Once before. Anyway, the following Stormlight characters, who are at Pride this year, are going to explain why!

[This post contains Wind and Truth Spoilers!]

1. Shallan & Adolin

Shallan: 'Cause we both bi, baby! Adolin: Yes, it's us--the straight-passing bi4bi couple that everyone fears! Shallan: [glances at Adolin, who is wearing the handmade rainbow cape he spent weeks on] Shallan: I don't think anyone will read you as straight, honey. Adolin: Yessss!

2. Kaladin

Kaladin: Me? Honestly, Adolin and Shallan just dragged me here. Kaladin: I guess I'm one of those "straight allies." Adolin: [Frantically waving off Syl, who is approaching Kaladin from behind with her arms full of aromantic- and ace-themed goodies] Adolin (mouthing at Syl): He's not ready yet!

3. Veil & Radiant

Veil: I'm hoping to find a hot woman who doesn't mind dating a system. Veil: And who rides a motorcycle. Veil: Maybe head-to-toe leather. Radiant: And I'm here to make sure that Veil does not crash too hard from disappointment. Veil: ... Radiant: I'm just saying.

4. Renarin & Rlain

Renarin: W-Well, since I have a boyfriend now, it felt like a good year to come to Pride. Rlain: This year, we seem to be brave enough to hold hands. Rlain: Next year--head-to-foot fetish gear? Renarin: T-That WAS the rhythm of amusement, right??

5. Szeth

Szeth: I am here because Nightblood wanted to "learn what gender was and get one." Szeth: We're on gender #9 and counting. Nightblood: Oooh! That table has a lot of gender colors! Go there! Szeth: Double digits beckon. Nightblood: I think I LOVE gender!

6. Jasnah

Jasnah: I hate the framing of that question. Jasnah: What, do I need to present a thesis on my identity in order to earn the right to be here? Jasnah: I am here. I won't put myself in a box to stay.

7. Hoid

Hoid: I am today playing the role of Jasnah's cringe-fail boyfriend, yes. Hoid: But also! Hoid: I HAVE to get every single pride flag. Hoid: ... Hoid: I may or may not have a problem.

8. Moash

Moash: I'm here to punch cops. Moash: What? Do I need another reason?

9. Drehy & Dru

Drehy: Honestly? Yeah, I have a husband 'n' all, but mostly I am here to embrace my destiny as Gay Mentor. Dru: His "I Hug Gay Kids" sign has produced a LOT of tears. Drehy: I just need them to know they're loved.

10. Lift

Lift: Men. Lift: Butts. Lift: Leather. Lift: Need I say more? Wyndle: I-I thought you were gonna be genderfluid or something, mistress!

11. Leshwi

Leshwi: Apparently, the fact that I am a femalen in a malen body garnered me an invitation to this event. Leshwi: And nobody else was strong enough to wear the mile-long Pride Cape. Leshwi: ... Leshwi: I think I am some sort of Pride Goddess among the humans now.

12. Dalinar

Dalinar: I am here to support my son, Renarin. Dalinar: [notices Adolin & Shallan] ...And also my other son. And my daughter-in-law. Dalinar: [notices Kaladin] ...And also my adoptive son. Dalinar: [notices Jasnah] ...And my niece. Dalinar: [notices Szeth] ...And my...former bodyguard? Dalinar: ... Dalinar: Huh.

[lamaery]

15 -Pages

Jasnah reading some papers and texts late at night in her chambers. Happy bonus sketchbook Kaladin on the side. can this also double for 16 - moon"?

[emily-e-draws]

a tiny compilation of stormlight vines :-) finished my way of kings reread and now I can't draw anything else

[querade]

you're telling me that Stormlight, which is over 2 million words long, popular enough to have its own convention, recently finished, and has been releasing books since goddamn 2013, only has 1,907 works on ao3?!?

AND ONLY 247 OF THEM HAVE NAVANI?!?!

come on y'all, Brandon did nOT write two million words and then release all those free writing workshops for us to fumble this ball-- let's get this number up for our QUEEN! i made some navani prompts to get us goin...take these, write em, weave em into ur larger fics, spread the message!

-Dalinar and Navani genuinely being made to talk about Gavilar.

-Navani giving Shallan advice on how to deal with Kholin boys™, and Shallan receiving the first safe parental figure she's ever had.

-Navani, ever-hesitant to bridge the gap between Dalinar and Adolin, because they're both so volatile at times and wounds can go deep...but just...really, really wanting to. And she doesn't like that it's something she can't fix, but deals.

-Navani being absolutely FASCINATED by Syl and Pattern as spren, especially in her pursuit of fabrial research.

-Navani trying to bond with Jasnah and slowly understanding her daughter's idiosyncrasies, and her place as a mother. Or Navani supporting Jasnah's reign in behind-the-scenes ways that Jasnah might never find out about.

-and of course, a 5+1 with the inevitable moment when she needs support and anyone in the goddamn cosmere she's ever been a great mom™ to is there for her

Write one-shots or weave plots into your larger fics or let them inspire you...and fuck it! add more! don't get intimidated! let your love for the story carry you and write it for navani :D

[zerascout]

The brightlady and her only ward

[moash]

remember in the reddit post when brandon revealed ace jasnah he said something like “i tried a bunch of different things for jasnah before i settled on heteroromantic asexual. i even wrote a draft that included her having a relationship with a woman but it didn’t feel right.” LEAK THE SCRIPTS‼���‼️‼️‼️

[theelfdruid]

Finished wind and truth the other day and I am not okay, I especially need to talk about Jasnah storming Kholin.

WIND AND TRUTH SPOILERS BELOW! You've been warned!

Chapter 116, that scene with Fen, was HEARTBREAKING. I was yelling from the start to walk away, because there's no winning an argument with a Shard. but the narrative must go on

Jasnah tried her damnedest to protect Thaylenah but it wasn't enough. Because ultimately it wasn't down to a battle of logic and wits, it was a battle of emotions and trust. And honestly I'm not even sure there was anything Jasnah could have done to make Fen trust her enough

Like... Todium asked her if she'd sacrifice Alethkar to save Thaylenah and accused her of lying if she said anything but no, but she already proved she would. Because what did the Kholins do during the capture of Kholinar? Jasnah was queen when they chose to abandon Kholinar because they knew it wasn't favourable for the rest of the alliance. They followed through on Herdaz even though it was strategically bad because of an oath they made. I have little doubt at the end of the day if Jasnah thought she had a better chance to save Thaylenah than Alethkar, she would.

And that's particularly if she considered Queen Fen a friend. I don't think she did, nor even entertained the idea Fen could possibly have liked her except for her strategic value. Why else would she have been so shocked that Queen Fen all but said she considered Jasnah a friend? That she wouldn't have been able to turn her back on Kholinar and that she gave Jasnah the benefit of the doubt when Todium implied she was working for him?

Wit and pen pals aside, Jasnah's always been on her own. She had her family, of course, but her role has always been the quiet protector, the genius who never needed their coddling. She's been called cold and heartless and so that's the part she has to play. No matter how confident and powerful you are, constantly being alone will wear on you. It will make you doubt that someone, particularly a political ally, could truly, truly like you. Something something "When Jasnah spoke her mind, people hated her."

I think the revelation anyone cared or trusted her shocked her. And of course, it was automatically twisted into a punishment, rather than a blessing.

I think we're seeing Jasnah at a low point right now, and that will carry into Book 6 if not most of era 2. Her inability to present anything but her perfect facade and rely on other people in, her eyes, lost her Thaylenah. She didn't seem to take any respite in being able to salvage the situation at the Shattered Plains, and she was clearly unraveling by the end of WaT.

Everything Jasnah did was out of love for her family, but it wasn't enough. Everything she did to protect them was used against her. She couldn't stop her brother from dying or his son becoming a pawn in Todium's game. Her mother is asleep, possibly forever. Her uncle, the only person she trusted to comfort her after her father's death, is dead, too. She's separated from her cousin Adolin, and Shallan. She has Renarin, but that doesn't make those losses any less painful. Because in her heart, Jasnah has failed at near everything she tried to do. And in one fell swoop, she's the oldest surviving Kholin—the one everyone will look to, despite having failed the most. Can they still rely on her?

How responsible must she feel for not just the loss of Thaylenah and the Shattered Plains, but for everything? How much of her and Renarin's decision to immediately set up a ruling council is not out of practicality, but out of fear she's no longer competent to rule? How can she trust her own judgment anymore?

I hope we get to see Queen Jasnah and Queen Fen rebuild their friendship later on---Jasnah truly needs it. I think she feels too much responsibility for her family, living and dead/comatose, to truly rely on them. Wit was the closest she had to any kind of confidante, and in her own words... "They were bad for one another—but at this moment, all she wanted was someone to hold.” Now, she doesn't even have that.

I think if anyone can pick herself up and put herself back together, it's Jasnah, but it's not going to be an easy journey getting there.

I don't know, I just think about Jasnah a lot. I'm so glad we get to see more imperfect Jasnah, but god, the next few books are going to rip my heart out in a few years, aren't they?