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Authors and Websites
General Fics
Stories focused on the family and the friendly relationships of the cast. Plot-focused stories or light day-in-the-life stories. Pretty much anything that isn't focused on romance."Princess of Thieves
" by DigitalThespian
- Recommended by: Ariachus
- Status: One-shot
- Synopsis: This is a tale of many things. A tale of how Ophilia lost a father, but gained a family. A tale of how Therion learned to trust again. A tale of two individuals who, despite all odds, have more in common than anyone could imagine. But most importantly...This is the tale of the Princess of Thieves.
- Pairing: Ophilia/Therion
- Tags: Adventure, Romance
Add Review"A Wide World, A Soft Tune" by Solrosfalt
- Recommended by: Ariachus
- Status: Complete.
- Synopsis: The eight travelers have all finished what they set out on their journeys to do, and they offer Cordelia Ravus respite from her mansion when they offer to bring her along with them. And as it turns out, perhaps the epitome of all their travels have yet to begin…
- Pairing: Cordelia/Ophilia, Tressa/Noa, Alfyn/Therion, Primrose/H'aanit
- Tags: Drama, Family.
"Healing Hands" by CitrusChickadee
- Recommended by: StarHunter
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: Alfyn teaches Olberic how to be an apothecary, and they both learn that emotional wounds are a bit harder to heal than physical ones. Spans the events of both their stories.
- Tags: Friendship, Hurt/Comfort
"Eight Intertwined" by digitaldreams.
- Recommended by: TalesOfAwesome
- Status: Ongoing
- Synopsis: The continent of Orsterra, blessed by the gods, has been peaceful for a great many years. However, unbeknownst to the occupants of the land, darkness rests on the horizon, eclipsing the sun that could bring rise to a new dawn. Eight souls brought together by varying goals and ambitions embark on a journey across the land to fulfill separate missions, finding themselves bound by something far stronger than they ever could have anticipated. Ophilia Clement travels on a religious pilgrimage to fulfill her duty. Cyrus Albright searches for something long lost. Tressa Colzione seeks a treasure she can take pride in. Olberic Eisenberg wanders in need of a missing purpose. Primrose Azelhart tracks her foes in a merciless quest for revenge. Alfyn Greengrass yearns to aid those in need. Therion attempts to find missing items for his own gain. H'aanit desires the return of a soul dear to her heart. Held as one by fate itself, eight intertwined hearts travel through Orsterra, unaware of what destiny has in store for them. For light. For truth. For treasure. For redemption. For revenge. For succor. For freedom. For master.
- Pairing: Ophilia/Tressa, Cyrus/Olberic, Primrose/H'aanit, Alfyn/Therion
- Tags: Adventure, Novelization
Alternate Universe Fics
"Under the Cross" by AlexIsOkay
- Recommended by: Ariachus
- Status: One-shot
- Synopsis: Vampire AU. Ophilia attends church. Written for Day 1 of a Halloween prompt week, with the prompt "Vampires."
- Pairing: Ophilia/Primrose
- Tags: Romance, Comfort
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"From the Near Reaches of Heck" by Don'ttellmybrotherIwrotethis
- Recommended by: StarHunter
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: What happens if there was not one, but TWO copies of a certain book and Cyrus had one before traveling? A silly Blood Mage Cyrus AU involving a man trying to find ethical uses for gruesome forbidden knowledge. Rated T for blood magic.
- Tags: Humor
"For Truth" by CitrusChickadee
- Recommended by: StarHunter
- Status: Complete
- Synopsis: Therese works up the courage to ask Cyrus for help, subtly altering the course of his journey. An AU version of Cyrus's tale examining what would logically change and what would stay relatively similar.
- Pairing: Cyrus/Russell
- Tags: Adventure, Drama
Shipping Fics
Stories focused on the romantic relationships between the cast.The Dancer's Prayer by AlexIsOkay
- Recommended by: Ariachus
- Status: One-shot
- Synopsis: Ophilia reads scripture to Primrose by the light of the campfire.
- Pairing: Ophilia/Primrose
- Tags: Romance, Comfort
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Enjoying One's Company by Vogelimkafig120
- Recommended by: Ariachus
- Status: One-shot
- Synopsis: Therion takes a time to muse about his adventure with his fellow travelers. He also reflects on a certain cleric who has caught his attention since meeting her.
- Pairing: Ophilia/Therion
- Tags: Romance
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Self-Insert Fics
Ninepath Traveler by Paultiteuf360
- Recommended by: Ariachus
- Status: Ongoing
- Synopsis: Travis, a 6 years old boy living in the streets, gets teleported in the world of Orsterra after trying to play the game. During his perilous journey, he will cross the path of 8 others adventurers, where he will travel with each of them for realizing some path actions, fighting monsters and bad people, and also for discovering what is like to have a family. But what's the mystery of the game he came in?
- Tags: AU, Adventure
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