Mae's Spring Fanfic Rec List 2025
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rocky41_7Below will be fanfic recs for BALDUR'S GATE 3, DRAGON AGE, MASS EFFECT, TOLKIEN, and a few miscellaneous.
Crossposted from tumblr and Pillowfort.
BALDUR'S GATE 3
Daggers Call Her Name by anotheropti - T - 932 - A brief but very fun exchange between Minthara and Lae'zel.
The Emperor by yourgothgirlfriend - E - 2k - Just some fun Tav/Emperor smut - the tentacle porn we're looking for!
Fantasies by TheNugKing - E - 2.8k - Oh my God. Oh my Goddddd the awkward. The awkward. It's so good though. Wyll accidentally glimpses one of Astarion's BDSM fantasies about him and misunderstands. And it's SO awkward. For everyone. (But may lead to good things anyway.)
A Kiss with a Fist (is Better than None) by dragonologist_phd - E - 4.5k - Delicious angry angsty sex between Lae'zel and Shadowheart after Tav sides with the goblins.
Last Night on Toril by Looktotheedges - E - 3.5k - Really crunchy exploration of Lae'zel and gith!Tav's relationship (through smut). Honestly obsessed with their dynamic here and how well this author captures a believable burgeoning romance between two githyanki.
Monsters Both by Mongol - E - 8.4k - This fic has me fixating on Kagha/Minthara and all the potential therein. A fabulous look at both characters and a frankly very believable dynamic between them. Fresh, funny, and hot!
Something Wicked This Way Comes by lumpy_space_princess - G - 3.7k - Fascinating look at Halsin and Minthara's relationship when Tav recruits them both. Some surprisingly similarities!
The Zugzwang Machine by WolffyLuna - T - 1.4k - Great look into Lae'zel's thoughts as she enters the zathisk.
DRAGON AGE
Approval by @theharellan - G - An interesting look at Solas' early experiences with a physical body and how this reflects on and influences his relationship with Mythal.
But The Last Thing I Want (Is To Drag You Down Here With Me) by Memories_of_the_Shadows - T - 494 - Neve/Rana fluff <3
Cave Walls by spookykingdomstarlight - G - 1.7k - Leliana/Vivienne with some entertaining efforts at political gamesmanship in the middle of nowhere.
Fen'Harel and the Halla by sweaterghost - T - 2.5k - A fun and disturbing look at what Solas remembers of Ghilan'nain from a time when they were still friends.
A Flash to the Sun, the Golden Close of Love by adler_obsessed - T - 9.8k - Cassandra/Vivienne with truly marvelous Vivienne dialogue. This fic captures very well the tension between Vivienne's political goals and Cassandra's, in and around their personal affection for each other.
Flesh and Bone by beyondthesea - T - 2.7k - Wound-tending and refusal to talk about feelings is the core of Neve/Rana, and this author captures it so well!
Grow Back Your Sharpest Teeth by RosellaWrites - E - 648 - Looking for toxic yuri? We've got toxic yuri here. Andruil and Ghilan'nain were never going to be anything but supremely fucked up.
How Can Anyone Not be Afraid of Love? by potatoesandsunshine - G - 403 - Just a sweet moment between Leliana and Warden Surana <3
A Lull, a Haunting, a Truce by adler_obsessed - M - 4.5k - This is such a fun and thrilling look at Morrigan becoming enraptured by Vivienne even though she tries to resist. And Orlesian court politics!
Once Upon a Time, at the End of the World by beyondthesea - M - 6.4k - Neve and Rana after the Blight. This author makes such engaging dialogue out of their mutual caginess when it comes to feelings.
Peekin' Up the Skirt of the End by HeartyManLaughter - NR - 1.7k - Aveline and Isabela reunite during DATV. This author does such a great job of showing how these characters have changed in the many years since they last knew each other, but also how they are still the same at heart.
Pray for Rain by mafalda_157 - E - 8.9k - Elgar'nan and Solas and Mythal can't help but let philosophical arguments get personal. Beautiful character explorations, these portrayals are so delightful!
The Rain at Dawn by beyondthesea - M - 3.3k - Rana goes home with Neve after Brom's funeral. Delicious angsty bad decision-making and totally unnecessarily messy relationships. Love it!
Solas & Felassan Fix-it Fic by darethshiral - T - A really engaging look at the potential relationship between Solas, Inquisition-recruit Felassan, and a slightly antagonistic inquisitor.
Those Flowering Summer Nights by adler_obsessed - M - 9.9k - As always from this author, a gorgeous and layered Vivienne portrayal, here as she and Cassandra slowly fall in love. Riveting.
Unraveling Stitches by adler_obsessed - T - 7.6k - Fantastic exploration of Bastien/Vivienne/Nicoline with a heavy focus on Nicoline and Vivienne's developing relationship. A real joy to read!
Untitled by @ar-ghialas-vir-banal - Solas tries to comfort Lavellan, but how can he? Short and wonderfully angsty.
A Wild Nug Chase by TheSilentBard - One of the only Morris/Inquisitor fics in existence I think. This fic is so sweet and so much fun, and gives a lot more depth to Morris than we get in our brief interactions with him in-game.
The Wolf, Bruised by bitterling - E - 7.7k - Solas and Elgar'nan's no good very bad philosophical BDSM. A fantastic look at these characters, and particularly on Solas' inner thoughts.
The Vein of Truth by @queenaeducan-writes - G - 1.2k - Absolutely delightful in-universe academia on Paragon Aeducan (the first one, not the PC). This author does such a wonderful job of exploring various facets of dwarven culture and custom through this work!
THE LOCKED TOMB
Asleep in Your Marrow by Sinshine - T - 7.5k - This author definitely captures the twisted and misguided ways Harrow and Gideon try to show affection for each other and how they manage to hurt each other in the process.
MASS EFFECT
The Bridge of Details by pelinal - M - 4.6k - Wonderful dynamic between Thane, Shepard, and Kolyat.
Follow Me Into the Dark by carnalapples - M - 2.6k - Shepard and Tali struggle after Rannoch. This fic does a great job with the big, difficult feelings that surround a lot of the missions in ME3.
From: Ashley by CoaxionUnlimited - G - 1.1k - Ashley writes to Shepard after her "death" in ME2. This one is so angsty and so tasty and feels very in-character for Ashley!
THE RADIANT EMPEROR
Last Exit by macbethisms - M - 7.7k - I literally cannot say enough good things about this fic. It's an absolute masterwork. Baoxiang's POV is cutting and spot-on, and the relationships with both Esen and Ouyang are SO crunchy. Absolutely fantastic, no notes, would read original work by this author.
TOLKIEN
As Little Might be Thought by ainar_maryat - T - 1k - Vicious look at Elros' relationship with Maedhros and Maglor as a teen. It's SO wonderfully contentious.
By the Power of Melian by allonsymiddlearth - T - Delicious look at the effort it takes for Melian to hold the Girdle against Morgoth.
'Cause the Rest of You, the Best of You, Honey, Belongs to Me by @chaos-of-the-abyss - E - 6.8k - It's got precisely that kind of twisted obsessed by Celegorm that makes Celegorm/Dior so fascinating. It's not going to save Celegorm though.
And Dark Things Silent Crept Beneath by Arveldis - T - 7.9k - Fascinating look at the impact of Gollum's skulking around the Mannish settlements near Mirkwood. Great horror!
From this Darkness, Flowers by Anonymous - T - 695 - Elrond/Thranduil with more of Thranduil's mysterious Woodland king swag.
The Fullness of Woe by mouse - T - 1.9k - Excellent look at Sauron's strategies and the eternal tragedy of Hurin.
Genesis by sallysavestheday - G - 944 - This is a truly adorable little ficlet of how Indis' grandsons turn heads in Valmar, and of how Turgon in particular catches Elenwe's eye.
King of Beech and Oak by Arveldis - G - 300 - Thranduil stays and becomes a part of the forest. Absolutely fantastic vibes.
One Day, But Not Today by obsessive_combustive - G - 3k - Bittersweet look at the relationship between Elros and his wife. I loved the depth this gave her!
Sea-Stories by @meadowlarkx - G - 335 - This ficlet really captures the mythological aspect of Elwing and Earendil for everyone else in Middle-earth. And the prose is beautiful!
She Was Not Conquered by @undercat-overdog - T - A short and punchy look at Elwing's last moments. I always adore a fic that gives her agency in her decision to jump and this one nails it.
A Thing Strange and Crooked by Arveldis - T - 2.6k - An incisive look at Maeglin and Idril's relationship in Gondolin; this author does masterful work in showing how Maeglin's behavior towards Idril is masked by the front he presents to the rest of the city.
Untitled by @senalishia - E - Such a believable look at ace!Feanor who is distractable during intimacy with his wife. Projects want planning after all!
Untitled by @from-the-coffee-shop-in-edoras - G - A sweet look at the relationship between Theodred and a young Eowyn. Fully believe she was a challenging child to raise!
Daggers Call Her Name by anotheropti - T - 932 - A brief but very fun exchange between Minthara and Lae'zel.
The Emperor by yourgothgirlfriend - E - 2k - Just some fun Tav/Emperor smut - the tentacle porn we're looking for!
Fantasies by TheNugKing - E - 2.8k - Oh my God. Oh my Goddddd the awkward. The awkward. It's so good though. Wyll accidentally glimpses one of Astarion's BDSM fantasies about him and misunderstands. And it's SO awkward. For everyone. (But may lead to good things anyway.)
A Kiss with a Fist (is Better than None) by dragonologist_phd - E - 4.5k - Delicious angry angsty sex between Lae'zel and Shadowheart after Tav sides with the goblins.
Last Night on Toril by Looktotheedges - E - 3.5k - Really crunchy exploration of Lae'zel and gith!Tav's relationship (through smut). Honestly obsessed with their dynamic here and how well this author captures a believable burgeoning romance between two githyanki.
Monsters Both by Mongol - E - 8.4k - This fic has me fixating on Kagha/Minthara and all the potential therein. A fabulous look at both characters and a frankly very believable dynamic between them. Fresh, funny, and hot!
Something Wicked This Way Comes by lumpy_space_princess - G - 3.7k - Fascinating look at Halsin and Minthara's relationship when Tav recruits them both. Some surprisingly similarities!
The Zugzwang Machine by WolffyLuna - T - 1.4k - Great look into Lae'zel's thoughts as she enters the zathisk.
DRAGON AGE
Approval by @theharellan - G - An interesting look at Solas' early experiences with a physical body and how this reflects on and influences his relationship with Mythal.
But The Last Thing I Want (Is To Drag You Down Here With Me) by Memories_of_the_Shadows - T - 494 - Neve/Rana fluff <3
Cave Walls by spookykingdomstarlight - G - 1.7k - Leliana/Vivienne with some entertaining efforts at political gamesmanship in the middle of nowhere.
Fen'Harel and the Halla by sweaterghost - T - 2.5k - A fun and disturbing look at what Solas remembers of Ghilan'nain from a time when they were still friends.
A Flash to the Sun, the Golden Close of Love by adler_obsessed - T - 9.8k - Cassandra/Vivienne with truly marvelous Vivienne dialogue. This fic captures very well the tension between Vivienne's political goals and Cassandra's, in and around their personal affection for each other.
Flesh and Bone by beyondthesea - T - 2.7k - Wound-tending and refusal to talk about feelings is the core of Neve/Rana, and this author captures it so well!
Grow Back Your Sharpest Teeth by RosellaWrites - E - 648 - Looking for toxic yuri? We've got toxic yuri here. Andruil and Ghilan'nain were never going to be anything but supremely fucked up.
How Can Anyone Not be Afraid of Love? by potatoesandsunshine - G - 403 - Just a sweet moment between Leliana and Warden Surana <3
A Lull, a Haunting, a Truce by adler_obsessed - M - 4.5k - This is such a fun and thrilling look at Morrigan becoming enraptured by Vivienne even though she tries to resist. And Orlesian court politics!
Once Upon a Time, at the End of the World by beyondthesea - M - 6.4k - Neve and Rana after the Blight. This author makes such engaging dialogue out of their mutual caginess when it comes to feelings.
Peekin' Up the Skirt of the End by HeartyManLaughter - NR - 1.7k - Aveline and Isabela reunite during DATV. This author does such a great job of showing how these characters have changed in the many years since they last knew each other, but also how they are still the same at heart.
Pray for Rain by mafalda_157 - E - 8.9k - Elgar'nan and Solas and Mythal can't help but let philosophical arguments get personal. Beautiful character explorations, these portrayals are so delightful!
The Rain at Dawn by beyondthesea - M - 3.3k - Rana goes home with Neve after Brom's funeral. Delicious angsty bad decision-making and totally unnecessarily messy relationships. Love it!
Solas & Felassan Fix-it Fic by darethshiral - T - A really engaging look at the potential relationship between Solas, Inquisition-recruit Felassan, and a slightly antagonistic inquisitor.
Those Flowering Summer Nights by adler_obsessed - M - 9.9k - As always from this author, a gorgeous and layered Vivienne portrayal, here as she and Cassandra slowly fall in love. Riveting.
Unraveling Stitches by adler_obsessed - T - 7.6k - Fantastic exploration of Bastien/Vivienne/Nicoline with a heavy focus on Nicoline and Vivienne's developing relationship. A real joy to read!
Untitled by @ar-ghialas-vir-banal - Solas tries to comfort Lavellan, but how can he? Short and wonderfully angsty.
A Wild Nug Chase by TheSilentBard - One of the only Morris/Inquisitor fics in existence I think. This fic is so sweet and so much fun, and gives a lot more depth to Morris than we get in our brief interactions with him in-game.
The Wolf, Bruised by bitterling - E - 7.7k - Solas and Elgar'nan's no good very bad philosophical BDSM. A fantastic look at these characters, and particularly on Solas' inner thoughts.
The Vein of Truth by @queenaeducan-writes - G - 1.2k - Absolutely delightful in-universe academia on Paragon Aeducan (the first one, not the PC). This author does such a wonderful job of exploring various facets of dwarven culture and custom through this work!
THE LOCKED TOMB
Asleep in Your Marrow by Sinshine - T - 7.5k - This author definitely captures the twisted and misguided ways Harrow and Gideon try to show affection for each other and how they manage to hurt each other in the process.
MASS EFFECT
The Bridge of Details by pelinal - M - 4.6k - Wonderful dynamic between Thane, Shepard, and Kolyat.
Follow Me Into the Dark by carnalapples - M - 2.6k - Shepard and Tali struggle after Rannoch. This fic does a great job with the big, difficult feelings that surround a lot of the missions in ME3.
From: Ashley by CoaxionUnlimited - G - 1.1k - Ashley writes to Shepard after her "death" in ME2. This one is so angsty and so tasty and feels very in-character for Ashley!
THE RADIANT EMPEROR
Last Exit by macbethisms - M - 7.7k - I literally cannot say enough good things about this fic. It's an absolute masterwork. Baoxiang's POV is cutting and spot-on, and the relationships with both Esen and Ouyang are SO crunchy. Absolutely fantastic, no notes, would read original work by this author.
TOLKIEN
As Little Might be Thought by ainar_maryat - T - 1k - Vicious look at Elros' relationship with Maedhros and Maglor as a teen. It's SO wonderfully contentious.
By the Power of Melian by allonsymiddlearth - T - Delicious look at the effort it takes for Melian to hold the Girdle against Morgoth.
'Cause the Rest of You, the Best of You, Honey, Belongs to Me by @chaos-of-the-abyss - E - 6.8k - It's got precisely that kind of twisted obsessed by Celegorm that makes Celegorm/Dior so fascinating. It's not going to save Celegorm though.
And Dark Things Silent Crept Beneath by Arveldis - T - 7.9k - Fascinating look at the impact of Gollum's skulking around the Mannish settlements near Mirkwood. Great horror!
From this Darkness, Flowers by Anonymous - T - 695 - Elrond/Thranduil with more of Thranduil's mysterious Woodland king swag.
The Fullness of Woe by mouse - T - 1.9k - Excellent look at Sauron's strategies and the eternal tragedy of Hurin.
Genesis by sallysavestheday - G - 944 - This is a truly adorable little ficlet of how Indis' grandsons turn heads in Valmar, and of how Turgon in particular catches Elenwe's eye.
King of Beech and Oak by Arveldis - G - 300 - Thranduil stays and becomes a part of the forest. Absolutely fantastic vibes.
One Day, But Not Today by obsessive_combustive - G - 3k - Bittersweet look at the relationship between Elros and his wife. I loved the depth this gave her!
Sea-Stories by @meadowlarkx - G - 335 - This ficlet really captures the mythological aspect of Elwing and Earendil for everyone else in Middle-earth. And the prose is beautiful!
She Was Not Conquered by @undercat-overdog - T - A short and punchy look at Elwing's last moments. I always adore a fic that gives her agency in her decision to jump and this one nails it.
A Thing Strange and Crooked by Arveldis - T - 2.6k - An incisive look at Maeglin and Idril's relationship in Gondolin; this author does masterful work in showing how Maeglin's behavior towards Idril is masked by the front he presents to the rest of the city.
Untitled by @senalishia - E - Such a believable look at ace!Feanor who is distractable during intimacy with his wife. Projects want planning after all!
Untitled by @from-the-coffee-shop-in-edoras - G - A sweet look at the relationship between Theodred and a young Eowyn. Fully believe she was a challenging child to raise!