I should have done this ages ago: Part 3: https://thethwaphouse.wixsite.com/thwap-house/forum/spoiler-fanfiction/the-first-breath-of-spring-part-3

I should have done this ages ago: Part 2: https://thethwaphouse.wixsite.com/thwap-house/forum/spoiler-fanfiction/the-first-breath-of-spring-part-2

You are correct! Esben was described as golden brown after he sang the song again. But Artham’s hair colour remained the same, too, after he sang the song again. (The colour of Artham’s feathers is up for debate. Not sure about why they don’t match his original or clovened hair colour…?) As for Throne Wardens being stronger than their younger siblings, I wouldn’t say this would be correct 100% of the time. But you could be totally correct about Artham being originally stronger than Esben. That’s just the way I like to imagine it🤣

I CAN‘T WAIT FOR NIAAAAA!!!

Esben is described as having dark hair in OtEotDSoD, but he also is described as a golden bear in TMitH. So I think he has something like dirty blonde hair — OR his cloven transformation just changed his hair colour (like Artham). He of course has blue eyes😌 I imagined him being shorter than Artham, too (not terribly shorter, but probably by an inch or two). And since Artham was the lankier, faster of the two, I also figured Esben was more muscular (ALSO considering his cloven form as well with that — it makes sense in my head). Maybe I thought too much about this. What do you think??😁

Aw, but that's our job as writers... Readers: STOP TORTURING THE CHARACTERS, WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?! Me: picks up character Look at this poor glow stick. Character: I'm not a glow stick -- Me: snaps character multiple times Look at them shine😄

I can’t wait to see your interpretation of Esben!!

And you’re a funny person😉 Dude, yes!!! I’m so glad to see Artham and Esben being brothers. I had to take all three of my younger siblings across three airports (from Scotland to the US) by myself without my parents. Losing them was such a stress😆😭 YES!!! I can’t WAIT for some Artham and Arundelle moments☺️✨ I am looking forward to seeing how those play out😉 No, dude, you’re correct😂 Even as my two younger brothers get older, when they’re with their friends — their maturity level goes down several levels🤣 No rush!! Take your time. I’m looking forward to it, though😉

I SO AGREE!!!🤣🤣🤣 This is why I love Ellie’s writing — how she writes Artham’s dialogue is perfect😂✨

Those look great! And dude, the angst is real😂🤣

No brothers! It must be very calm.

School has been all right. Thankfully, I take fun subjects, but because I've been so busy, I've fallen so far behind😣 What about you?

I think the squeeblins ate it already...

Bobbles is on holiday😄

CURSE YOU, YOU DESPICABLE BALLS OF FUZZ AND DESTRUCTION! ICARNATION OF ALL THAT IS EVIL AND DEVILISH IN AERWIAR!!!

Ellie, that is absolutely PERFECT!!!

AHHHH — 🧨💥

What if the shards destroy squeeblins AND gnomes??

“Of course, Your-Overly-Careful-Carefulness!” bows with dramatic flourish Why do I love that so much😂 Excellent work, Ellie!! It makes me so happy to see Artham and Esben just being brothers, doing stupid things and even braving crowds of people together. introvert self shudders I understand Artham’s slight panic and nervousness. Crowds are not fun😆 I can’t WAIT to see stuff with the First Book and ✨Aru✨ I’m expecting some cute romance😌 — do you think they’re officially courting yet? It sounds like they are. Also, Cador and Sheridan are perfect😆 Basically, whatever seems to be the most fun at that moment, it’s done. No regard for safety of self or others, no shame🤣 Can’t wait for the next chapter!

I have returned, dearest Anaya! tips hat with rascally grin Haha! swishes air with florid sword I’m so glad you like it so much!🥹 Maybe I can get Andrew Peterson and Chris Wall to read it one day🫣 I’m glad!!😭 Aw, thank you for thinking of me☺️ I have NOT! PLEASE DON’T SAY A WORD ABOUT NATHANIEL WALESAYER!!!