#kodya my beloved

[hanchandraws]

Small comic I made weeks ago bc the idea that Kodya is now studying to be a vet makes me so happy ahdhsjsjja I love him so much T^T

[k1ngtok1]

Just caught up on ROS after four months of not reading. What the fuck is going on.

[snazzyscarf]

drawing kodya again after a while of not doing that nature is healing <3

[peachtealeaves]

Kodya Kaveric my beloved!

[lyerra]

ROOM OF SWORDS SPOILERS

just me ranting about webtoon's comment section because I want to exteriorize some stuff

The whole Roseberry situation is so so weird to me. Tbh when I started room of swords I didn't care much about the ships, I was there for the plot, but when strawbarrow was revealed to have been canon all along I was so happy for them

However a lot of people were displeased because they thought Gyrus would end up with Tori.

I think one of the comment sections that struck me the most was right as the episode ended with Tori kissing "Gyrus" (who was actually Kodya in Gyrus' body pretending to be him) and someone commented "imagine possessing your boyfriend's body only for some girl to kiss him" which was a pretty funny comment

some people responded however that if anything Kodya was Gyrus' ex because he had been in a relationship with BB!Gyrus but New Gyrus didn't know him the same way. Which WOULD have been a good argument to make if Gyrus hadn't been making puppy eyes at Kodya since S1...

tbh it's fine not to see it, I didn't see it either at first, but to say that Gyrus was CLEARLY attracted to Tori???????? when he never showed any sign of liking her as more than a friend?

I've read RoS many, many times both before and after it ended (been reading it from 2019 oh god it's been so long???) and all through S1 there are these small, small hints that Gyrus has a small crush on Kodya EVEN THOUGH he doesn't remember him. They were always meant to be together.

Tori does develop some feelings towards him, granted (we do learn that it's because he looks like her beloved but that's later, people couldn't have known back then), but that doesn't make Gyrus entitled to return them.

People shipping Roseberry shouldn't make the authors entitled to change THE ENTIRE PLOT simply because some people aren't happy with their story choices.

At that point there's been many hints that New Gyrus and Kodya are still attracted to one another and I'm just sad and confused that those people were in so much denial.

On the brighter side, the next episode really starts with Tori telling "Gyrus" that she knows he loves Kodya because she's seen him LITERALLY PINING SINCE DAY ONE. AND THAT SHES A LESBIAN.

case closed, right? Kodya and Gyrus are canon and still very much in love, and Tori herself is in love with another, yet unnamed woman.

well lo and behold: s2 finale's comment section!

we finally see Kodya and Gyrus sharing their first kiss onscreen, so someone in the comment section said something like "THEY FINALLY KISSED AAAAA OUR SHIP IS SAILING" which was also my reaction and a legit reaction to it??

and since there was A LOT of dislikes (over 1,6k I believe) the op edited to say something about homophobes and the backlash was even greater

and in the answers there was actually quite a lot of people being salty because their own ship didn't sail and

I mean idk

maybe I can't understand because my ship sailed and not theirs but what the hell

first of all homophobes exist. the authors commented that they had lost about 20% of their audience when they revealed that Gyrus and Kodya were canon, and they received a lot of hate online for it.

second of all as I said it's not about ships it's about the plot. strawbarrow was always endgame and the whole story, including the romance between Kodya and Gyrus and the important role it played on the story, been planned since over a year before RoS was published. this is not your story, if you're not happy about it go read or write some fix it fanfics (it's not so bad once you get used to it). but in terms of writing strawbarrow was so well executed, I feel like being mad just because of a ship is really disrespecting the authors' intentions.

third of all, it had been made painfully clear since A LONG TIME AGO that they wouldn't end up together. clinging onto that hope was really unnecessary. they shouldn't be mad anymore, it had been over for a while now and they should have made their peace. people complaining by the time of s2 finale were really just delusional.

fourth of all, the dislikes may not all be from homophobes but if they aren't then they're from jerks. it's not because you're unhappy that things didn't go your way that you have to hate on other people because they got what they wanted and not you. that's just being mean smh,, let people enjoy the things they like in peace

[m3morycard]

Head canon Kodya is obsessed with strawberry kiwi caprisuns

[justaghostingon]

The Trial of the Lost Girdle

Part One: An Unusual Suspect

The Queen Mary of the kingdom of the Amethyst Eye would never admit it, but she found her stay in the kingdom of Swords rather dull. Not that she didn’t greatly appreciate the alliance that King Don and his forces offered, oh no. If asked she would, of course, sing the praises of the peace agreement she was here to sign. But deep in her mind, as one of King Don’s advisors gave yet another long, waxing speech about the importance of unity in these troubled times, she couldn’t help but wish she was back in her own courtyard sparing with Tori. 

She let out the most gentle of sighs as the man began to talk about how dangerous unrest could be among the central kingdoms. It was almost impossible to detect, she had long mastered the art of the silent sigh, but King Don shifted at her side to regard her out of the corner of his eye. He sent her sympathetic smile. 

Well, at least she was not the only one suffering. King Don was as always, a charming and gracious host. He was the kind of man who people flocked to. By all means he was the definition of a humble, beloved king. It was hard to believe he had negotiated the very alliance they were here to swear to, at the humble age of 22 no less. Truly it was an accomplishment worthy of respect. And yet...she glanced over at the man to catch the sharp gleam in his eye...and yet something had always seemed off to her, beneath all that charm and skill. 

But then again, she thought as she allowed herself the slightest tilt of her head. She was biased, as he had stolen such a promising young sorcerer and astronomer from her own country. She had never understood what had convinced Gyrus that this kingdom was a better place to settle down in. But he was his own man, and she supposed there was little she could do to stop him.

Or at least, there was little she could do to stop him thanks to the treaty King Don had, oh so skillfully, negotiated. She tried her best not to frown. He’d practically been a requirement in all but name. She wondered if Gyrus had realized that.

A commotion outside broke her from her thoughts. A girl broke through, easily pushing the guards out of her way despite the guards attempt to keep her back. Queen Mary rose to her feet, recognizing her own handmaiden. A single raise of her hand stopped the guards in their tracks. 

Sylvia paid them no mind. ‘Stop Them!’ she signed. ‘Tori and Gyrus have gone crazy!’

Queen Mary nodded and began to hurry towards the exit. Don appeared beside her. “Queen Mary! What is going on?”

“My Champion and yours are fighting,” Queen Mary replied as she attempted to  glide both gracefully and quickly towards the door. “I am going to stop them before someone gets hurt.”

The courtyard was a mess, barely recognizable as a courtyard at all. Where once had been a knight’s training ground was now a charred crater. Knights, squires, and servants ran in all different directions, some to hide and some to help. In the center of the crater were three figures: a young knight in blue half-sitting on the ground as if he’d been pushed; a figure in black and yellow standing over him, arms spread out and reaching towards the figure standing on the other side; and the figure he was reached for, standing with fiery sword raised, was her own champion Tori.

“Tori wait!” Gyrus pleaded. But Tori seemed not to care, fire leaping off the sword as she raised it towards the sky with a guttural scream. Gyrus in turn raised his own shield of glowing green. The figure on the ground didn’t move, seemingly stunned.

“What is the meaning of this?” Queen Mary asked as she strode forward towards the crater. It spoke to the skill of her Champion, that she was able to stop her attack instantly and turn in perfect form to salute. Gyrus cautiously lowered his own shield.

“My Queen!” Tori exclaimed as Queen Mary reached her. “I can explain!”

“You had better start.” Queen Mary glanced towards Gyrus. “The both of you. Because from where I stand, you are violating the very treaty we are here to uphold!

Both Tori and Gyrus flinched. Queen Marry felt a pang of pride that her angry voice still made Gyrus listen after all these years. She squashed the unnecessary thought. 

“My Queen,” Tori started, then drew herself up to her full hight. “That man has insulted your honor by stealing the token of the Queen’s Champion you entrusted to me!” She pointed at the figure in blue crouched behind Gyrus. Queen Mary followed her gaze and sure enough, he did appear to be wearing a blue sash that could be mistaken for her girdle. But how?

“Kodya mi amigo, what have you done?” King Don called from the side of the crater, looking the exact mix of shocked and dismayed that a ruler should in a situation so politically unstable as this. The knight called Kodya looked down.

“He didn’t know what it was!” Gyrus responded heatedly. “This is all a misunderstanding...if you’d just let me...”

“This has nothing to do with you!” Tori snapped back. “Stop interfering!”

“Tori!” The Queen’s voice was sharp. Tori instantly quieted. The Queen turned to Gyrus. “My Champion is right. This isn’t your fight. This is a matter for the justice system we have all worked so hard to enforce. Or do you not believe in your own rules?” She raised her eyebrow as she turned her face just so, to make sure both Gyrus and Don felt the brow’s weight. 

“Of course,” King Don’s voice was soothing. He gave a half bow. “We will not rest until we have rectified such a grievous crime.” His eyes flicked to the men in the crater, face dark.

Gyrus stepped forward. “Then I’ll testify as a witness in his defense. I’ve a part to play in this story as well.”

“Indeed.” Queen Mary inclined her head. “But first we must hear from both sides of this event, not those who decided to jump in the middle.” Gyrus looked down, hands clenched at his side. Tori sent him a triumphant smile. 

Queen Mary turned to King Don. “I trust this castle has a courtroom? We will need it.” So saying, she turned to lead the way back into the castle, her dress swishing elegantly behind her.