r/AcotarShipDebateSub

I put this question for Bryceriel but I guess it actually goes to any ship.

Background, Elucien is the only ship that I am actively invested in. I'd be content with Azriel's arc if he ends up single, with Gwyn, with Bryce, or with Eris. With the obvious Elriel connection, I think the narrative purpose of that relationship is for emotional growth for both characters - and it's fine for someone to be that, just like Tamlin for Feyre. To quote Feyre "The nerve to say I was no longer useful; I was to be cloistered for his peace of mind. He’d given me everything I needed to become myself, to feel safe, and when he got what he wanted—when he got his power back, his lands back … he stopped trying. He was still good, still Tamlin, but he was just … wrong." (ACOMAF 296).

I made a huge end game post for Azriel, first Gwyn, then Bryce, and I am rereading again so I can be fair to Elriel and maybe Azris (if I see lots of imagery/evidence for that, BUT I see lots of potential for angst). Hopefully I can finish that before the book release. Also working on a huge Azriel potential traitor post.

Personally, I can see lots of evidence for both Gwyn and Bryce.

So my question is, if Bryce is Azriel's endgame, then what narrative purpose is Gwyn serving?

And please, let me be clear, I am by no means trying to reduce Gwyn to only existing for Azriel. I pose that question because I think it's quite obvious that Gwyn is serving a larger narrative purpose beyond just being friends with Nesta, and beyond her connection to Azriel. And I think it's perfectly plausible for that connection to be explored without being endgame.

In short, what do you think is in store for these characters, and what their connection is for the narrative as a whole?

but I’m curious how many genuinely enjoy hearing and engaging with opposing arguments.

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Why is nobody shipping Eris and Emerie? 😩
They have such similar stories when it comes to their relationships with their fathers. They both live in environments that restrict them in different ways. Am I the only one who sees it?

Emerie loves spices, which already make me think of autumn. 🦇🍁
And Eris hates Illyrians, but they would be FIRE together. 🔥

And honestly, I’d love to see Emerie wipe the floor with Eris.
Just in a good way

ETA:
Eris endures his father’s torture, just as Emerie did.

Their relationships with their mothers are another thing they have in common. Emerie’s mother is dead, but Emerie was the one who buried her, and she had to live with the fact that everyone believed her father was a good man. A good man by Illyrian standards.

From what we know, Eris tries to protect his own mother as much as he can.

I really want to see how Emerie’s character develops when it comes to the Illyrians. They definitely need the same kind of transformation as the Autumn Court.

I love stirring the cauldron 😈