Come for the medieval monsters. Stay for the gender fuckery. Recently finished my masters in Medieval Studies. Viktor Athelstan is the author of "Brother Maternitas" (nominated for the 2022 Shirley Jackson Award!), "The Tragedy of Theobald," and "The Completely Unerotic Adventures of Brother Cellanus." Tales From The Monastery Universe creator. His works focus on medieval monks, demons, body horror, and queer themes. Sometimes I'm funny. Asks open. Bigots not welcome. Minors DNI.
Nobody was doing it like Mary Magdalene. Tits out. Standing on a mountain. Holding a skull. She’s like the lesbian catholic hamlet. Aesthetically an absolute win for the gays.
'gender transition won't make you happy, only Jesus will' is not only an extremely annoying thing to say but i think probably a violation of James 2.16
st. catherine of siena said “gay sex is soooo ew and nasty demons will encourage it and then flee the act once it’s started” and then turned around and cut her hair into a little dyke buzz cut because the thought of being attractive to men sent shivers down her (heterosexual) spine.
I am back! I gave Tumblr up for Lent and now I am back!
My Inprnt Shop-Where you can buy my art (mostly of characters from my Tales From The Monastery Universe stories)
My Substack-Where I send out newsletters sometimes
My Tales From The Monastery Universe Blog-where I post about TFTM. You can also ask my characters questions here :)
My AO3--where you can read Tales From The Monastery Universe stories
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Some of my webnovels available on AO3 (please mind the tags!):
The Completely Unerotic Adventures of Brother Cellanus Volume I--In 9th century Jorvik, after failing to convert various pagan creatures, Brother Cellanus decides on an easier goal: ministering to the local prostitutes. With his handy pastoral manual and a whole lot of optimism, Brother Cellanus is sure he can help his new lady friends embrace modesty and religion. It is harder than he anticipated.
Decessit Vita Matris--After being attacked by a demon, Brother Gilbert is sent to his cousin’s castle to recover. While there, Brother Gilbert’s cousin puts him under the care of Thierry, a noble and incredibly handsome knight. Thierry doesn't really know what to make of the emotionally scarred monk. Even so, he is determined to help Gilbert heal from the mysterious and horrible demonic attack he suffered less than a year ago.
Abbot Gunter's Monastic Punishment for Sinful Monks and Arrogant Princes--After Abbot Gunter discovers two of his monks together in the woods, he makes a show of punishing them both. His decision has surprising consequences.
The Tragedy of Theobald--The Tragedy of Theobald is a about an angsty melodramatic 9th century gay teenager trying to be straight and failing horribly. Sometimes there are demons. Lots of bible quotes and kennings. Despite it being called "The Tragedy of Theobald" Theobald doesn't die. He'll get his happy ending...eventually.
Gutted Like A Pig--Abbot Gunter copes after being attacked and made pregnant by a demon.
Eawynn’s Catastrophically Disastrous Wedding--A gay medieval monk returns home with his lover to attend his ex-fiancé's wedding...and said ex-fiancé is determined to get him back.
The Seaside Demon--Percy wants a lot of things in life: a good job, a partner, a family, and to transition. Unfortunately, his life circumstances won’t let him do any of those things……Except one. In his desperation and determination, Percy summons a demon. Luckily for Percy, the demoness is more than happy to knock him up. She’s less than happy to stick around. However, Percy and the demoness keep running into each other...Is it possible for a demoness to love a human? And is it possible for a human to safely have a family with a demon?