zelarain
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Trained from childhood to hunt witches for the crown, Meylen has no choice but to hide the forbidden magic burning in her own veins. When she interrupts a cult sacrifice and uses her power to save its intended victim, she finds herself torn between her holy vows and a man whose life she is sworn to end.
Her big brother Jaim has built his reputation as the perfect Hunter, devoted to protecting the people of the realm. But as corruption spreads through the Hunter ranks, his own deadly secret risks being revealed.
When their brother Sett orchestrates a violent coup, Meylen and Jaim find themselves at the center of a kingdom in collapse, fighting for their lives, the future of their world, and the forbidden people they've each come to love.
An unflinching look at trauma, recovery, and resilience, set in a world on the brink of genocide and collapse. Wildfire is an epic fantasy with strong political intrigue and romantic elements.
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- Part 1 of Hunters
- Part 2 of Zela's Original Works
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The Minor Fall, The Major Lift by zelarain
Fandoms: Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening, Dragon Age - All Media Types, Dragon Age: Origins
30 Jan 2026
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Zevran had never been good at being still. The strains of music floated through his mind even in moments when the world was silent, save when Fen’dareth had led him into the Deep Roads where the silence lay thick upon the heart as well as the ears. Not moving to the near-constant symphony in his mind was a challenge even when his body was in no fit state to dance.
A challenge that he was presently failing in a spectacular fashion.
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This will be the 7th and final part of Pirouettes & Promises, the sweeping epic tale of Zevran and his Fen'dareth. It is likely to be long and sprawling all by itself, but as I am a dedicated discovery writer, chances are excellent we will find that out together.
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- Part 7 of Pirouettes and Promises
- Part 7 of Dragon Age Fanwork
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Pulse Point by zelarain
Fandoms: Dragon Age - All Media Types, Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age: Origins
11 Jan 2025
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This is a direct continuation of Hidden in Plain Sight which was written for the Bookdun Big Bang. This one won't be nearly as fun if you read it without the other, but you do you.
Posted in fulfillment of a task for the Fandomonium Scavenger Hunt.
A continuing exploration of the soulmark trope in the Dragon Age universe. Fewer chickenpox, more intimate moments (emotional and physical). In-game cultural exploration of the meaning of souls, soulmarks, and love. Mind the tags!
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- Part 2 of Vallasvhenan - Mark of the Heart
- Part 8 of Dragon Age Fanwork
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Disclaimer: I am not a visual media artist. View at your own risk.
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Hidden in Plain Sight by zelarain
Fandoms: Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age - All Media Types, Dragon Age (Video Games)
01 Jun 2024
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Wherein Zevran and Alistair both take a shot at hiding something important and only one of them succeeds (for a while).
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This is ridiculous, and I know it. You are welcome.Series
- Part 1 of Vallasvhenan - Mark of the Heart
- Part 9 of Dragon Age Fanwork
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Vallasvhenan - Mark of the Heart by zelarain
Fandom Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age - All Media Types, Dragon Age: Origins
11 Jan 2025
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An Alistair/Zevran fic that subverts the instalove component of the soulmark trope. I swear it has a happy ending, but they're gonna have to earn it.
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- 61,680
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Dragon Age Fanwork by zelarain
Fandom Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age - All Media Types, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening
31 Jan 2026
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- 17
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Trained from childhood to hunt witches for the crown, Meylen has no choice but to hide the forbidden magic burning in her own veins. When she interrupts a cult sacrifice and uses her power to save its intended victim, she finds herself torn between her holy vows and a man whose life she is sworn to end.
Her big brother Jaim has built his reputation as the perfect Hunter, devoted to protecting the people of the realm. But as corruption spreads through the Hunter ranks, his own deadly secret risk being revealed—desires that could destroy all he holds dear.
When their younger brother Sett orchestrates a violent coup, Meylen and Jaim find themselves at the center of a kingdom in collapse, fighting for their lives, the future of their world, and the people they've each come to love.
An unflinching look at trauma, recovery, and resilience, set in a world on the brink of genocide and collapse. Wildfire is an epic fantasy with strong political intrigue and romantic elements, geared toward adult readers.
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Insight (The Future in His Eyes) by zelarain
Fandom Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age - All Media Types, Dragon Age: Origins
23 Mar 2024
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A Tabris female warden play through fic with a bit of a psychic twist, wherein the Crows might just prove to be more dangerous than the Blight.
This fic has rough (emotional) edges. Mind the tags.
Parts 1-7 are completed.
Currently on hiatus while I finish off another longfic and edit some original works. I anticipate it will resume in early 2025. Was hoping for mid- to late-2024, but alas, the fall semester beat me up. (I'm a college prof in the meat space)
- Words:
- 235,956
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- 7
- Bookmarks:
- 21
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Steve Rogers' Perfect Ass and Other Workplace Dangers by AggressiveWhenStartled
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Amazing Spider-Man (Movies - Webb), Captain America (Movies), The Avengers (Marvel Movies), The Avengers (Marvel) - All Media Types
31 Aug 2015
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Bucky Barnes was a violent, jealous asshole and they were all going to die and was that idiot Peter still filming.
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- Part 2 of Workplace Hazards
Bookmarked by zelarain
04 Apr 2026
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"They've got him," Clint said finally. "He's hurt and they've got him. SHIELD has got him."
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- Part 8 of 4 Minute Window
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Scenes from a Marriage: A Month Of Sundays by Speranza
Fandoms: Captain America (Movies), Marvel Cinematic Universe
24 Dec 2015
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- Part 7 of 4 Minute Window
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The Third Time's The Charm by Speranza
Fandoms: Captain America (Movies), Marvel Cinematic Universe
30 Nov 2015
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"Hey, I like the dog show," Steve protested.
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- Part 6 of 4 Minute Window
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Scenes from a Marriage: The Studebaker by Speranza
Fandoms: Captain America (Movies), Agent Carter (TV), Marvel Cinematic Universe
02 Jun 2015
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"Steve, if you don't do this, you're going to regret it the rest of your life."
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- Part 5 of 4 Minute Window