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DOLL PARTS by Desdimonda
Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games), Forgotten Realms (Roleplaying Game)
09 Apr 2025
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"New round here, right? Living down here in the Discards is hard enough without the shit-storm of winter and all it brings. You a Psion? I'll sell you some suppressors. Trade you for a battery. Wait - you got some food? Gave my last to that Carver Dolly for a tune-up. Hard getting room with her lately, though. Heard she's running with the rebs. Y'know. Princey's Pawns."
----Doll Parts is a tale of the intertwined lives of survival in a tumultuous winter beneath a dystopian Vlaakith Empire.
Of a formerly Mastered Doll, Vanquish, now a Carver, living amongst the lowest of society in the Discard Downs.
Of a disgraced old githyanki, Voss, adjusting to civilian life after most of his spent inside prison.
Of an heir to the Empire conspiring to tear it all down from within, Orpheus, if he could just open his eyes for long enough to care.Series
- Part 1 of Doll Parts Verse
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 33,950
- Chapters:
- 8/8
- Collections:
- 1
- Comments:
- 59
- Kudos:
- 39
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22 Mar 2025
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Dead men tell no tales.
Orien Blackbones, a disgraced pirate and one of the several who ravaged the Absolute's reign of terror, has found himself flung into adventure once more on a voyage to find his long-lost father, who has traveled hundreds of miles across the Sea of Fallen Stars on a mysterious quest to find someone he once loved. As a once-mighty former captain, Orien is fain to sail the high seas once again— that is, until he finds himself plagued with powerful visions that raise tempests and command the very tides themselves. With five friends, his lover, and his loyal dog by his side, Orien slowly begins to unravel the mysteries afoot, learning that his ties to the sea reach far, far deeper fathoms than he ever could have imagined.
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22 Mar 2025
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For centuries, Astarion wanted nothing more than his freedom. Now that he has it, he finds himself falling into old habits to secure his protection—only to discover that Imara is not the easy target he thought she’d be. Though she has dark secrets of her own, her kindness, sharp wit, and even her ruthlessness surprise and delight him at every turn.
With Imara at his side, Astarion begins to understand that life has much more to offer than just surviving. His path toward healing won’t be an easy one, but he is determined to use his newfound freedom to reclaim his body—and his mind—so that he may finally begin to live again.
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- Part 1 of Birds of a Feather
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 293,554
- Chapters:
- 46/46
- Collections:
- 1
- Comments:
- 1,041
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- 1,548
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27 Feb 2025
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In the swirling snow of faraway mountains, a magical manor sits nestled in isolation. Its original vampire master fell to the knives of his spawn a century ago, and a new lord takes his place -- the cold, untouchable Astarion Ancunín, who severs himself from civilization, his heart cursed to be hard as stone.
In a warm village nearby, a bard named Ori ventures into the mountains to slay an old evil and finds herself pulled into a bargain -- her lifeblood in exchange for shelter from a winter storm that will never end.
But there are things warmer than winter, stronger than stone, and more powerful than a long-standing curse.
A sweet-and-spicy fairy tale with flavors of The Snow Queen, Howl's Moving Castle, and Labyrinth.
with art by Tinosawrus/Valentino (@keekie on tumblr)Series
- Part 7 of Not Your Sweetheart-verse
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 924
- Chapters:
- 1/21
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- 1
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- 28
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- 44
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18 Feb 2025
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18 Dec 2024
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Chariot Mademerry, in the wake of her father’s death and academic expulsion from Blackstaff University, makes some not-so-great decisions resulting in a daisy-chain of more not-so-great decisions. Bearing the weight of a monumental debt, a younger half-sister’s well-being, and a missing inheritance, she seeks the aid of Magistrate Astarion Ancunín. The pair work together to (not-so-legally) navigate Baldur’s Gate’s abhorrent legal system, and in doing so uncover a conspiracy that threatens more than just Chariot’s missing inheritance.
… Meanwhile, Astarion, in his plan to exploit Chariot’s good faith and healthily-sized inheritance, does not realize he signed up to become a social adviser for Baldur's Gate’s most anxious wreck of a mage who can hardly speak a full comprehensible sentence in Common. Nor does he expect to become awkward part-time stand-in-father-figure of aforementioned mage’s sulky little sister. Really, even if he is a disbarred magistrate, he should have read the fine print more thoroughly.
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25 Nov 2024
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You and Astarion are having a casual evening hanging out with some friends. When you spy him from across the room, he gives you a tell only you know.
He wants you. Here and now. And you're happy to oblige.
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23 Nov 2024
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(Podfic) The Accountant’s Guide to Taking Down an Evil Vampire Lord (and maybe bagging Astarion while you are at it) by bananaiguana for Cinnamontails
Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games)
22 Nov 2024
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“Fine,” she said. “Do you know the statistically most common way for the authorities to take out organized crime?”
Well, if that was her idea of enticing conversation, it was no wonder she had all those evenings free to chase after scoundrels like him. Still, Astarion didn’t want to antagonize her further and ruin the game, so he pursed his lips and guessed, “A very large, well-placed cannon?”
“Tax fraud.”
She looked at him as if she expected some sort of reaction – maybe a dramatic gasp? A palm flung to his forehead in a theatrical rendition of How could I not think of this?
Everything he could muster was a blink. “Tax … fraud.”
She nodded, obviously excited about what Astarion was sure were two of the most boring words in the English language, combined.
"That's how we'll take down Cazador."Bookmarked by ObsessedWhyYes
20 Nov 2024
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Following the course and growth of Tav x Astarion's relationship through a serious of off-screen hugs (and one on-screen hug). Covering awkward, happy, sad, and angsty hugs including:
After the House of Healing
“Go get him, soldier,” Karlach says, concern plain on her face. “As much as he could use a big ol’ group hug, I think you’d be the only welcome one.”
You scoff. “He cares about you both just as much.” They exchange a skeptical look. “He’s just not great at showing it?”Before the Assault on Moonrise
“Whatever are you thanking me for?” he asks, skeptically.
“If you always embrace me so tenderly while you feed, I may run out of blood asking for another go.”Before Reaching Baldur's Gate
“I know how you could start,” his eyes twinkle at you expectantly.
“With a hug?”
“Yes, gods, just hug me already.”And more!
Each chapter can be read as a standalone hug.
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- Part 2 of Love at First Knife
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 36,150
- Chapters:
- 18/18
- Comments:
- 291
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- 1,731
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- 227
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- 37,226
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07 Nov 2024
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One Hundred Years of Anger by eldritchelf
Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games), Dungeons & Dragons (Roleplaying Game)
03 Nov 2025
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This is Aylin and Isobel's story, though there will be a little crossover with Shadowheart Begins. The work is mostly how Aylin and Isobel met and lived prior to BG3 but will catch up to game events.
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When Isobel hears the sharp tap at her door, she confusedly goes to her bedroom door before realising, the sound is coming from the door that opens onto the balcony.She opens the door in her dressing gown, wiping her eyes, not comprehending in her tiredness what a visitor on the balcony means.
She gasps at the sight of Aylin, her helmet cradled under one arm, her wings tucked behind her shoulders, moonlight glinting off her silver and blue armour. Her striking, gold-lined face is filled with concern to see Isobel in tears.
“Aylin!” Isobel cries, rushing into the aasimar’s arms without thought. “Oh, I missed you!”
Aylin’s helmet crashes to the floor as she opens her arms to welcome Isobel into her embrace at long last, feeling the shape of her snug against her armour.
“My darling Isobel,” Aylin says, her voice filled with emotion that softens her warrior’s voice. “Are you unwell? Are you hurt?”
- Language:
- English
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- 32,917
- Chapters:
- 5/?
- Collections:
- 1
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- 82
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- 95
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- 21
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05 Nov 2024
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Enjoying his new life as an accomplished, highly-sought after tailor, Astarion loses himself in his work as Liar's Night dawns, and with it, sees him his busiest yet. In effort to garner the forgiveness that she neither expects, nor demands, he presents Sabine with a gift - as well as the opportunity for proper closeness. The first they've had in well over a week. Astarion/Tav (Sabine.) Post game.
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04 Nov 2024
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31 Oct 2024
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After years of dodging social interactions, Astarion decides to go out of his comfort zone and play a game of Dungeons & Dragons at the insistence of his cruel and controlling fiancé, Cazador. When he meets Gale Dekarios—the game’s charismatic, mysterious Dungeon Master—something inside him stirs. Something he didn't expect.
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- Part 1 of Seen
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 193,850
- Chapters:
- 51/?
- Comments:
- 4,539
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13 Oct 2024
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It’s been 10 years since Astarion and his companions have saved themselves and Baldur’s Gate from many great perils. The pale elf has killed his master and has resisted the temptation to ascend, but now finds himself all alone in the ruins of a life that used to be his in Baldur’s Gate, long before Cazador and the mindflayers. He is now a very famous tailor, spending most of his nights sewing elegant corsets and petticoats for nobles from all over Faerûn, but feels like his life is a series dull and colorless moments. His love for Tav has withered and died, like everything he touches, and his old friends are busy living their own lives. Consumed by solitude and struggling to find a purpose to his immortal existence, Astarion crosses path with a young painter named Selene. She has lost her artistry, he has lost his reflection. Could they find in each other what they have been looking for all along?
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 109,264
- Chapters:
- 16/?
- Collections:
- 2
- Comments:
- 358
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- 218
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- 64
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08 Oct 2024
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Mystery Work
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This is part of an ongoing challenge and will be revealed soon!
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03 Oct 2024
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Astarion hadn’t looked away from her since breaking from her grasp, and he remained, carved from stone, unbreathing, undead. Her hand didn’t hold him—he could pull away, but she knew he wouldn’t. “Astarion,” she whispered. She could say his name every moment of every day, bewitched by the way it rolled off her tongue. “Let me take care of you. Isn’t it easier, not to think all the time?”
The pain and anger had leached from his face, leaving behind only the man, beautiful, vulnerable, solemn, hungry, and so, so tired. Her hand crept up, long, elegant fingers curving around his chin, her thumb resting delicately on his lips, gentle enough to part them, and she stroked, feather-light, his lip soft beneath her. “One last time,” she whispered, as entranced by him as he was by her. “Invite me in. Have dinner with me.”
An exploration of an older, selfish, and experienced Tav, defined by her quest for power and need for control—and Astarion, who might have bitten off more than he can chew. Has he found a powerful ally against Cazador, or merely exchanged one master for another?
Plenty of smut, plot, tension, and a budding mystery. Now in Act 3!
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- Part 1 of Tavortheylinith
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 300,820
- Chapters:
- 46/59
- Comments:
- 770
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- 1,202
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- 311
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- 52,225
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27 Sep 2024
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With Sharp Teeth And Fins by Davenswitcher for ObsessedWhyYes
Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games)
05 Jul 2025
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“Welcome to the ‘Faerûn Museum for Arts and History’, where history is kept alive. We are the largest museum in all of Faerûn. The way we present exhibitions is unparalleled to this day,” the young man's voice is enthusiastic. He must be loving his job. “My name is Aradin, and I’ll be showing you around your new workplace today.”
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 5,217
- Chapters:
- 2/3
- Collections:
- 1
- Comments:
- 8
- Kudos:
- 13
- Bookmarks:
- 3
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- 227
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21 Sep 2024