A/N Bad Company by Nyxianthe (absolutely brilliant vamp fic that’s mostly on canon with some impressive and surprising twists)
A/N Wheels In Motion by Her_Madjesty (excellent modern AU with Nil and the racers working at a MickeyD’s and if you didn’t realize it you need Nil saying to Tilda “Ma'am this is a McDonald’s” in your life so go read this now)
A/K A Hand, A Hold by Alysvolatile (my first and possibly most favorite modern AU of this pair)
A/K Where the Blade Cuts the Deepest by EirianErisdar (still one of the best things I’ve ever read even though it kicked my heart like a football)
A/K Painted Souls by zyikic (soulmates, painting headcanons, what’s not to love?)
A/K/F/N Fulfilled by darkonyxdreams (a kinktober offering that’s hotter than the sun, chapters are tagged with kinks and warnings, some of it is dark so reader use your own discretion)
A/K Give It Time by poulticepurse (pain, anxiety, and trying to stay true to yourself - this fic will break your heart but there’s light in the darkness and the ending is so worth it)
A/K/N Glitter and Gore by poppypopp (Mob bosses! Strippers! Glitter! Serial Killers with ethics! Undercover cops! *slaps roof of fic* This baby has it all.)
A/K Secrets of the Forest by fogsblue (the fairytale AU you never knew you needed, this thing is softer than kitten bellies and ten times more adorable)
A/K To the Ends of the Earth by Yahnkehy (Rost Lives! Innocent yet worldly Aloy and Kotallo is sunk from the moment he lays eyes on the redhaired outlander *grins* I love everything about this fic)
A/K Sides of the Coin by InkPaint (a whole lotta sass, paint headcanons, Clawstriders named “Ozzy Clawsbourne”, and the Gaia Gang on wingperson duties)
That is a ridiculous list and again by no means comprehensive, because this fandom is PROLIFIC. But if you’re looking for a place to start, check out one of these as your preferences dictate and remember to check the tags!
Kotallo: I belong with the chief and with the tribe
*5 secs later*
Kotallo: Chief, you good right? I’m leaving, you have 4 new and unexperienced marshals while in the middle of a civil war with Regalla but you’re good to spare your more seasoned one to go after an outlander right?
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Aloy: No one can help me, I’m doing this alone!! (x6)
Hiplet is a combination of Ballet and Hip-Hop, and it’s seriously STUNNING. Just watch dancers Camryn Taylor and Nia Lyons show off their truly impressive moves.
Friendly reminder that most farm workers are paid nearly nothing via loopholes (don’t have to follow minimum wage if you arent paying by the hour!)
And that “unskilled labor” isn’t an actual thing. It’s just used by desk jockeys who play on the internet all day instead of working so they feel superior to everyone who actually does the work they profit off of. And of course, to make themselves feel better for the abuse they dish out.