Novantinuum
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Fate and Fealty by Novantinuum
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms
04 Jan 2026
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Now 14 and a half and training for knighthood, Link has grown weary of all the stale, uninspired sparring lessons his instructors mandate from day to day. Despite all his effort, his peers treat him like a child, and even his own father seems to doubt he's ready for a real fight. No matter how hard he tries to win their approval, everyone still thinks he's weak.
But when a terrible upheaval shakes the very foundations of his world, Link is given a clear choice: will he allow such an upheaval to compromise him, or will he find the courage to prove his worth and rise above it? For the sake of all Hyrule, what kind of hero will he become?
True fealty, though... as he'll soon come to realize... always comes at a price.
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- Part 3 of The Ballad of Aryll
- Part 2 of Legend of Zelda Short Stories
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Forbidden Lore by Novantinuum
Fandoms: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms
17 Dec 2025
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“I brought you here because there’s one story I have from my stint in ancient Hyrule that I haven’t told anyone else yet,” she admits. “Something that never made the cut in what little recorded history still exists...”
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In which Link is taken to the waterlogged remains of a fallen tree, and learns about two heroes that time forgot.
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- Part 8 of Legend of Zelda Short Stories
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A mere second before Steven corrupts, Garnet finally catches a glimpse of his future.
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You are a Diamond— the shimmering matriarch of all Gemkind— and yet one day, betraying your own intended purpose, you find yourself playing a game.
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Written for The Great Diamond Authority fanzine.
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In another world, he doesn't have his mother's sword or shield to hide behind when Bismuth lands her strike. The bubble pops.
Steven falls apart.
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- Part 1 of Crack the Paragon
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Legend of Zelda Short Stories by Novantinuum
Fandom Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity (Video Game), Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
04 Jan 2026
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A collection of stand-alone Wild era Legend of Zelda stories I’ve written. Some may be short scenes or short multi chapters, others are one-shot collections… some may have hints of shipping, but most are gen fic.
These mostly adhere to established canon— or at least my own interpretation of it— with the exception that I have Link keep Rauru’s arm after the events of TotK. This is just a personal preference… I think it opens the door for some interesting character work I can do for Link post TotK.
A few fics will be listed as belonging to both this series and my AU series “The Ballad of Aryll”— these fics take place pre Calamity and pre AU divergence, and beyond the heavy involvement of my family for Link, can be considered “compliant.”
- Words:
- 39,203
- Works:
- 9
- Bookmarks:
- 1
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The Ballad of Aryll by Novantinuum
Fandom The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
04 Jan 2026
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A collection of stories set in my AU-verse where Link wakes up on the Great Plateau beside his little sister.
This series will eventually feature family backstory set pre-Calamity, and also a few ficlets that take place during TotK. Some of the stories pre-calamity could be read as canon compliant, since they take place before the AU divergence.
- Words:
- 72,959
- Works:
- 4
- Bookmarks:
- 20
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Brandishing the Star: A Crystal Gem's Guide to the Universe (SU shorts) by Novantinuum
Fandom Steven Universe (Cartoon)
27 Aug 2025
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A collection of stand-alone short fics and one-shots that tackle moments during episodes, between episodes, and beyond. Mostly canon compliant, (at least in my mind), besides a few older stories that have since been jossed by Steven Universe Future. Very character and relationship focused! :D
Do pay careful attention to the tags, as I often tackle delicate mental illness related topics.
I will update the order to keep it chronological with any new stories I add to this series.
- Words:
- 120,978
- Works:
- 41
- Bookmarks:
- 83
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The Matriarch Protocol by Astraliies (Novantinuum), NugatorySheep
Fandom Steven Universe (Cartoon)
27 May 2025
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The five core tenets of the Matriarch Protocol are as follows:
1. In line with current era standards, production of new generations of Gems may ONLY take place through official Homeworld incubation centers, and as outlined in the following document. The operation of unsanctioned Kindergartens or incubation centers is strictly prohibited.2. Gem type distribution shall be based on an evolving schedule of supply and demand. Some types may have incubation selection temporarily suspended if essence requirements are a limiting factor, or if said type has hit certain population thresholds.
3. Regardless of type, all new Gems shall be incubated with use of His Radiance, Pink Diamond’s essence as one of the base ingredients. He is to be the core progenitor of all Gemkind.
4. The bearers of these incubations will be known as “matriarchs,” and are to be selected as per His Radiance’s preferences.
5. All matriarchs must verbally consent and be deemed sound of mind prior to their participation in the program.
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- 12,077
- Works:
- 2
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In the wake of an ill-fated discovery, Steven vies to pick up all the pieces. The Gems are in turmoil: Pearl can’t speak the truth, Garnet chose to separate, and Amethyst's confidence has hit rock bottom. Somehow, his mom is Pink Diamond. But what exactly does that mean for him? Why did his mom really choose to fake-shatter herself and obscure her identity?
With the very foundation of his home life shifting around him, can Steven ever hope to find answers on his own? Or will his growing obsession with seeking this truth ultimately crack his world all over again?
Canon divergent as of season 3 episode 20, Bismuth.
- Words:
- 85,305
- Works:
- 4
- Bookmarks:
- 68
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Home Cooking by fanfoolishness (LoonyLupin), LoonyLupin
Fandoms: Steven Universe (Cartoon)
06 Feb 2020
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Steven experiments with home cooking and decides to share his creation with the Maheswaran family, but he finds himself getting unexpectedly emotional.
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Bookmarked by Novantinuum
10 Feb 2020
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Conflict and Confessions by Aoike
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
17 Oct 2023
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Link and Zelda have been getting along well since he saved her from the Yiga clan attack three months ago. Since their time on Irch Plain, though, they've gotten too friendly for Link's comfort with the eyes of the whole world trained on them. Link, when he remembers himself and his station, tries to keep their relationship professional, but Zelda is no longer content with their status quo.
One night, far away from the castle but still within range of unwanted memories, she asks him a question that had been plaguing her since they met so many years ago. In the time it takes to answer her question, Link wonders if he isn't tired of their status quo, either.
Bookmarked by Astraliies (Novantinuum)
10 Feb 2026
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When Link is badly injured in Lanayru Desert, he gets a helping hand from a rather unlikely source, learning that there's far more to Groose than just the bully he appears to be.
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 71,084
- Chapters:
- 26/26
- Comments:
- 130
- Kudos:
- 611
- Bookmarks:
- 155
- Hits:
- 10,893
Bookmarked by Novantinuum
08 Feb 2026
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Shrine of Conception by sparklyfaerie
Fandoms: The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
08 Sep 2023
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After the events of Tears of the Kingdom, Link and Zelda come across a previously unknown sheikah shrine deep under Mount Hylia.
Later, Link will reflect that they should have learned their lesson about exploring strange, undocumented underground caverns by now.
Bookmarked by Novantinuum
30 Jan 2026
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Sheikah heirlooms by bahbahhh
Fandom The Legend of Zelda & Related Fandoms, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
26 Feb 2024
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In which we witness Impa opening her eyes.
All of them.
- Words:
- 16,461
- Works:
- 2
- Bookmarks:
- 22
Bookmarked by Novantinuum
29 Jan 2026