The story of Hades and Persephone... "Who are you?" "This is your dream, remember? Tell me who I am..." he said, absently coiling a tendril of her long hair around a finger. She narrowed her eyes at him. "If this is my dream, oneiroi, then answer my question. Who are you?" The voice of a natural ruler, he thought. He leaned down and whispered in her ear. "I am your lord husband."

It's all well and good to promise to honor and protect someone, but the devil's in the details. Hieronymous Grabiner marries Amoretta Suzerain with the intention of protecting her from a family servitor. Little does he know that the manus is the least of her problems.

Grabiner's father takes steps to ensure his son can't ignore his new bride forever - he kidnaps the young Mrs. Grabiner and magically transports the married couple to Revane Cottage for a belated honeymoon. Professor Grabiner is then faced with a dilemma - how can he free his wife from the magical spells that bind her, without giving in to the passions he has tried so hard to hide?

Hieronymus Grabiner and his wife complete their acceptance of their marriage.

Excerpts from the journal of one Hieronymous Grabiner, as he tries, and fails, to protect the hearts of himself and a his student Susan Rose from becoming entangled together. [Grabiner/MC]

Eliza Moon has had a dull summer vacation from Iris Academy, alleviated only by letters from her husband. But when the letters suddenly stop, and a strange birthday present arrives from Professor Potsdam, she begins to realize that something isn't right.

Grey Wardens do whatever is necessary to destroy the darkspawn, and sometimes that means some pretty extreme things. When duty fails you, you have to find something else to live for.

There is nothing Loghain Mac Tir would not do for his country, but an arranged marriage with a woman half his age is the last thing he thought might be required. Canon-based AU with Elissa as eldest. Spoilers for The Stolen Throne and The Calling.

Pragmatism has its own rewards.