Hello, stranger!

If you want to find my new stories I am @backyardrants on AO3!

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Fanfiction Artwork: (For the links, please remove the (dot), replace it with a . and remove the spacing as third party links aren't allowed on this site!)

Link to all arc posters/fanart/OC character design for HSW album:

Spoiler-free version: https: // imgur (dot) com / a/wbiRT1C

[ Warning: contains spoilers ahead if you choose to view it as it includes future arc posters as well ]

Spoiler version: https:// imgur (dot) com / a/ovOfsRr

Credits to fanart goes to: @Okisura & @Nel-Nelart & @Andriu_9898 & @RuruCreations & @omarvinillustrations & @sonnizzleart & @apririnn & @sakonma & @mmeizn @.

Album last updated with new artworks: 19/11/2020

ALL fanart are drawn by various different artists specifically for this fanfiction/me, please DO NOT republish them. I've also included credits & links to the artists' website underneath all the fanarts they did, so do visit them if you want to support their amazing talent or to commission them. :D

Let us support the amazing artists and their hard work!

My current profile picture is drawn by RuruCreations! It's a family portrait of the Starke Ladies, Elsie (Left), Ida (Middle), Ivy (Right)!

HSW Arcs:

1st Arc: Banter of the Strongest [Completed]

2nd Arc: Female Titan [Completed]

3rd Arc: Starke Family [Completed]

4th Arc: To Defy Destiny [Completed]

5th Arc: Return To Shiganshina [Completed]

6th Arc: Lady of The Starkes

7th Arc: Far Across The Land

8th Arc: Trades of Trust

9th Arc: Neverland

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can you tell me when you're going to update?

I try to update once a month unless personal commitments deter me from doing so. I'll parodically update below at the update section (:

Why are some of your scenes rated M?

There are only TWO scenes that are rated M in HSW. These two scenes are in chapters Final Solace and Eclipse. These chapters and scenes are clearly marked with WARNINGS at the top of the chapter and before the scene begins. Readers can choose to skip those if you wish. Within those scenes there’s NO explicit description, meaning it’s not a lemon, but rather more of a softcore lime*. It focuses more on the emotions and thoughts of the characters before anything.

*Lime in fanfic denotes a story that has sexual themes but is not necessarily explicit. Lemon in fanfic refers to explicit sex scenes.

What does not-so-innocent fluff mean?

Suggestive adult themes.

Why won’t you release the next chapter even though it’s written?

Writing is one thing, but editing it is another thing haha.

Can you update quicker?

I’m sorry, but I’m already updating as fast as I can! Real-life commitments sucks ;-;

Are you dead?

No, I’m not dead haha!

Do you respond to reviews?

I used to respond to reviews, even guest ones, but due to a lack of time, I’ve decided to only respond to constructive criticism or questions. It’s not that I don’t appreciate the time my reviewers spend leaving a review, I’m truly grateful and I’d love to respond to all of you but the lack of time on my part prevents me from doing so. I hope you understand! My private message and email are open if you wanna reach out (:

Do you pre-plan your chapters?

Yes, all HSW chapters are pre-planned. But that doesn’t mean I won’t change it halfway through. I have a rough backbone, but sometimes when I’m writing it just doesn’t flow. That’s when the writer's block kicks in ):

You spelt some character names wrong!

I’m aware of that, especially the name ‘Hanji/Hange’! But as I've been in AOT’s fandom since 2012 and this fic was written in 2014, most chapters were written before the official translated names were established. I’ve gotten so used to using Hanji that I decided not to change it. D:

How old is Ida Starke?

As of the current timeline in the year 850, she's twenty-one.

Contact me!

A question? Just wanna talk? I'm super friendly! Hit me up with a PM, or if you just wanna leave a suggestion or criticism on my story, hit me up as well, I'm very open to constructive criticism and suggestions! :D

Email: xdollfiee ( @ ) gmail (dot) com

Twitter: @Rixeah

AO3: backyardrants

P/S: I don't bite!

HAVE AN AWESOME DAY!

HSW UPDATE 24/01/2023

Chapter 47: Tempting Fate posted!

HSW: INFORMATION ABOUT THE STARKE'S POWERS AS OF CHAPTER 44:

1) The Will of Odina is a power that allows an awakened Starke to travel through the past via the paths and into the MEMORIES of their ancestors. Which memories and which ancestor is random and cant be controlled. Those that are not awakened; aka Elsie & Ivy do not carry this trait.

2) An awakened Starke can ONLY come from a pair of twins. Only one twin will carry the ability to awaken, the other will be born normal. If a single child is born, they do not carry the trait of awakening. Every Starke can be turned into a Titan.

3) In order to 'trigger' the Will of Odina and allow the awakened Starke to go venture into the paths, they need a catalyst to form a connection with the paths. The catalyst being a Titan of a Starke bloodline (think Eren Founding Titan and Royal Blooded Titan). It is triggered through physical contact.

4) The reason why twins are so prominent in the Starke bloodline is to ensure that there will always be an "awakened" Starke and a "normal" Starke that can be turned into a trigger. Think a lock, being Ida, and the key being Ivy. They both require each other to unlock the powers.

5) The Starke Titan doesn't HAVE to be a twin, it can be a father, younger brother, or in Ida's case, even her own child. As long as it's a Starke Titan, once Ida has physical contact with it, it can unlock her powers. Therefore, Ida is conflicted, because she knows she may one day be required to turn her child into a Titan for humanity.

6) A substitute of a Royal blooded Titan can be used as a trigger for Ida to channel the Will of Odina. However, as it is only a substitute for the real thing (a Starke Titan) it will only allow Ida to see through RECENT memories of her ancestors. The scope is shorter.

7) Once a physical contact is made between a Starke Titan and an awakened Starke, the connection with the paths will only last for a month, before it fades and eventually, Ida will no longer be able to travel to the memories of her ancestors

8) It was said by Laena and Elsie and the way to find out how to erase the Titan's power from all Subjects of Ymir is to trigger the Will of Odina, travel through the memories of their ancestors, and reach Odina's memory. Because Odina is the one who created the Titans, it is believed that by learning how she created it, naturally, Ida will learn a way to undo it as well.