Knots, Ties and Tides: The Series As A Whole
Since this series has started to outright sprawl over the last few weeks, I finally realized I had to sit down and organize it thoroughly. It took longer than I expected it to but here we go. I hope this helps my very generous readers in some way!
I completely adore all forms of feedback, especially critical feedback. I'm well aware that this series is a very strange and sometimes disjointed WIP-- since it's either a drama with major comic underpinnings or a comedy with some supposedly dramatic heft, writing it can take strange twists at times. So I always love getting advice on the series and sometimes beg for it outright.
And as always, I'd love to receive more fan-art or fanfic (fan-fan-fic?) for events that take place in this universe. Just give me a note if you're at all interested or have done something already and try and withstand the weight of my gratitude here. ;)
Title: Knots, Ties and Tides, The Series
Fandom: Final Fantasy XII
Characters/Pairings: Larsa/Penelo, Ashe, Basch, Balthier, Migelo, Gabranth, Drace, Vayne, Cast
Rating: PG-13
Summary: When Ashe asks Penelo to make a sacrifice for Dalmasca's sake, the poor girl has no idea that this was what her Queen had in mind...
The Chapters
Prologue: Seedling: In which Penelo first meets a certain boy who will change her world entierely.
Chapter 1: In which Penelo is party to some interesting new information.
Chapter 2: In which Penelo rails against the world and the politicians within it.
Chapter 3: In which Penelo collects herself and forms a plan of attack.
Chapter 4: In which Penelo sees herself caught between the devil and the deep blue sea.
Chapter 5 : In which Penelo is out-witted very judiciously.
Chapter 6: In which Penelo finds herself both charmed and charming.
Chapter 7: In which Penelo learns more about the sauciness of Small Solidor Scions.
Chapter 8: In which Penelo once again leaps into the political fray...
Chapter 9: ...Only to return bruised internally.
Chapter 10: In which Penelo has certain things she wants to say and even more poignant things she needs to hear.
Chapter 11: In which Penelo finds both plots and apologies.
Chapter 12: In which Penelo forces a climax of sorts to occur-- and things backfire on her instantly.
Chapter 13: In which Penelo faces a pair of dueling powder puffs and the manliest man that ever lived, and hatches plans quickly.
Lost Chapters, Part 1: In which the author proves too inept the continue writing the series and so, settles on writing summaries and drabbles for the rest of it entirely.
The Side Stories
Side Story One: Of Magisters and Men: Gabranth and Drace discuss the perils of adolescence-- Lord Larsa‘s in particular. Gabranth/Drace, Hints of Larsa/Penelo, Vayne, Gramis. Prequel to the series. Rated PG-13.
Side Story Two: Question and Compass: When Larsa raises an interesting question, his brother always has an even better answer. Vayne and Larsa, Mentions of Drace, Gabranth, Gramis, Other Judges. Prequel to the series. Rated PG-13.
The Guest Fic
[Note: I'd really appreciate people reading and reviewing the fic below. They're all wonderful and honestly do add a lot to the series. And if anyone would like to write more guest fic, do let me know so that we can hammer out the details together!]
Assuming the Identity of a Sixteen-Year-Old, by moontear. An AU spin-off of Chapter 10. What would Penelo and Larsa's argument have been like if only he had a few more years...?
Madness, by logistika_nyx. Say no more. A very fun parody written as an off-shoot of a dilemma in Knots.
Such Games These Solidors Play Part 1 and Part 2, by logistika_nyx. Vayne has a way of indoctrinating his brother slowly...
The Guest Art
[Note: I never turn down guest art. Ever. Seriously, I have not the ability to do such a thing!]
Hearthrob Fanfart by zombie_fetus for the Heaven or the Nebra omake. I love the preening look on Larsa's face!
Penelo Trying Not To Choke A Lordly Bitch, by akishira for the events of Chapter 10. Penelo's anger is incredibly cute and amusing.
Larsa Looking for Advice on Girls From Nearly the Worst Person Possible, by akishira for Side-Story 2: Question and Compass. So adorable it almost ought to be criminal.
An Older Larsa and Penelo facing each other, by naviechance. Lovely enough to make me want to place the two of them together in the future!
The Random Extras
Knots, Ties and Tides in Fifteen Minutes, Part 1: Both a parody and an easy way to catch up with chapters 1 - 6.
Knots, Ties and Tides in Fifteen Minutes, Part 2: Both a parody and an easy way to catch up with chapters 7 - 12.
Heaven or the Nebra: A short, silly omake featuring Penelo, Larsa and Basch's nearly-bare bottom. Who could resist?
Knots, Ties and Tides, the Questionnaire: It's always open for new answers!
Discussion Over Whether Knots Is Shouta Fic: Short answer from pretty much everyone was no. Hopefully, in light of chapter 12, this is still the case.
Question About An Appropriate Kiss for Larsa and Penelo: My mind torments itself about the strangest things.
Deleted Scenes From Knots, Ties and Tides: I rewrite every chapter so often it actually gets ridiculous.
The Revenge of Nabokov, a.k.a. Who Died and Made You Underaged Booty?!: This is pretty much the series' parody precursor. Ivalice's most creepy would-be child bride groom has some plans in the offering. Larsa/Penelo (kinda, maybe), Various combinations, total madness in the telling. Rated PG-13.
I completely adore all forms of feedback, especially critical feedback. I'm well aware that this series is a very strange and sometimes disjointed WIP-- since it's either a drama with major comic underpinnings or a comedy with some supposedly dramatic heft, writing it can take strange twists at times. So I always love getting advice on the series and sometimes beg for it outright.
And as always, I'd love to receive more fan-art or fanfic (fan-fan-fic?) for events that take place in this universe. Just give me a note if you're at all interested or have done something already and try and withstand the weight of my gratitude here. ;)
Title: Knots, Ties and Tides, The Series
Fandom: Final Fantasy XII
Characters/Pairings: Larsa/Penelo, Ashe, Basch, Balthier, Migelo, Gabranth, Drace, Vayne, Cast
Rating: PG-13
Summary: When Ashe asks Penelo to make a sacrifice for Dalmasca's sake, the poor girl has no idea that this was what her Queen had in mind...
The Chapters
Prologue: Seedling: In which Penelo first meets a certain boy who will change her world entierely.
Chapter 1: In which Penelo is party to some interesting new information.
Chapter 2: In which Penelo rails against the world and the politicians within it.
Chapter 3: In which Penelo collects herself and forms a plan of attack.
Chapter 4: In which Penelo sees herself caught between the devil and the deep blue sea.
Chapter 5 : In which Penelo is out-witted very judiciously.
Chapter 6: In which Penelo finds herself both charmed and charming.
Chapter 7: In which Penelo learns more about the sauciness of Small Solidor Scions.
Chapter 8: In which Penelo once again leaps into the political fray...
Chapter 9: ...Only to return bruised internally.
Chapter 10: In which Penelo has certain things she wants to say and even more poignant things she needs to hear.
Chapter 11: In which Penelo finds both plots and apologies.
Chapter 12: In which Penelo forces a climax of sorts to occur-- and things backfire on her instantly.
Chapter 13: In which Penelo faces a pair of dueling powder puffs and the manliest man that ever lived, and hatches plans quickly.
Lost Chapters, Part 1: In which the author proves too inept the continue writing the series and so, settles on writing summaries and drabbles for the rest of it entirely.
The Side Stories
Side Story One: Of Magisters and Men: Gabranth and Drace discuss the perils of adolescence-- Lord Larsa‘s in particular. Gabranth/Drace, Hints of Larsa/Penelo, Vayne, Gramis. Prequel to the series. Rated PG-13.
Side Story Two: Question and Compass: When Larsa raises an interesting question, his brother always has an even better answer. Vayne and Larsa, Mentions of Drace, Gabranth, Gramis, Other Judges. Prequel to the series. Rated PG-13.
The Guest Fic
[Note: I'd really appreciate people reading and reviewing the fic below. They're all wonderful and honestly do add a lot to the series. And if anyone would like to write more guest fic, do let me know so that we can hammer out the details together!]
Assuming the Identity of a Sixteen-Year-Old, by moontear. An AU spin-off of Chapter 10. What would Penelo and Larsa's argument have been like if only he had a few more years...?
Madness, by logistika_nyx. Say no more. A very fun parody written as an off-shoot of a dilemma in Knots.
Such Games These Solidors Play Part 1 and Part 2, by logistika_nyx. Vayne has a way of indoctrinating his brother slowly...
The Guest Art
[Note: I never turn down guest art. Ever. Seriously, I have not the ability to do such a thing!]
Hearthrob Fanfart by zombie_fetus for the Heaven or the Nebra omake. I love the preening look on Larsa's face!
Penelo Trying Not To Choke A Lordly Bitch, by akishira for the events of Chapter 10. Penelo's anger is incredibly cute and amusing.
Larsa Looking for Advice on Girls From Nearly the Worst Person Possible, by akishira for Side-Story 2: Question and Compass. So adorable it almost ought to be criminal.
An Older Larsa and Penelo facing each other, by naviechance. Lovely enough to make me want to place the two of them together in the future!
The Random Extras
Knots, Ties and Tides in Fifteen Minutes, Part 1: Both a parody and an easy way to catch up with chapters 1 - 6.
Knots, Ties and Tides in Fifteen Minutes, Part 2: Both a parody and an easy way to catch up with chapters 7 - 12.
Heaven or the Nebra: A short, silly omake featuring Penelo, Larsa and Basch's nearly-bare bottom. Who could resist?
Knots, Ties and Tides, the Questionnaire: It's always open for new answers!
Discussion Over Whether Knots Is Shouta Fic: Short answer from pretty much everyone was no. Hopefully, in light of chapter 12, this is still the case.
Question About An Appropriate Kiss for Larsa and Penelo: My mind torments itself about the strangest things.
Deleted Scenes From Knots, Ties and Tides: I rewrite every chapter so often it actually gets ridiculous.
The Revenge of Nabokov, a.k.a. Who Died and Made You Underaged Booty?!: This is pretty much the series' parody precursor. Ivalice's most creepy would-be child bride groom has some plans in the offering. Larsa/Penelo (kinda, maybe), Various combinations, total madness in the telling. Rated PG-13.