Golden_Petal
About Golden_Petal
Golden_Petal is a celebrated fanfiction writer in the BG3 fandom, known for compelling Astarion/Tav stories that blend emotional depth with intricate plotting.
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Featured Works
The most popular works by Golden_Petal, ranked by kudos.
A Chain of Flames
BG3 · Shadowheart/Tav · 202,534 words
Shadowheart agrees to a fake relationship with Tav for reasons that seemed logical at the time. The feelings that develop are anything but fake.
Haunted as Stars
Dragon Age · Fenris/Hawke · 116,456 words
Fenris and Hawke are assigned as partners for a mission that goes sideways from the start. Getting out alive means learning to work together.
A Crown of Glasss
Dragon Age · Fenris/Hawke · 215,850 words
Fenris is haunted by the past. Hawke is running from the future. Together, they might find a way to survive the present.
Take the Mirror
BG3 · Shadowheart/Tav · 227,861 words
When Shadowheart discovers a hidden truth about Tav, everything they thought they knew about each other is turned upside down.
Where the Crown Falls
Dragon Age · Fenris/Hawke · 83,941 words
A dare leads Fenris and Hawke into a game neither of them expected to take seriously. But the stakes keep rising, and so do the feelings.
Trending Works
Recently updated and actively engaging works by Golden_Petal.
A Crown of Glasss
Dragon Age
Fenris is haunted by the past. Hawke is running from the future. Together, they might find a way to survive the present.
Take the Mirror
BG3
When Shadowheart discovers a hidden truth about Tav, everything they thought they knew about each other is turned upside down.
A Chain of Flames
BG3
Shadowheart agrees to a fake relationship with Tav for reasons that seemed logical at the time. The feelings that develop are anything but fake.
All Works by Golden_Petal
A Chain of Flames
Complete GeneralBG3 · Shadowheart/Tav
202,534 words · 13h 30m read · Published 2019-09-15 · Updated 2020-04-03
Shadowheart agrees to a fake relationship with Tav for reasons that seemed logical at the time. The feelings that develop are anything but fake.
Haunted as Stars
Complete GeneralDragon Age · Fenris/Hawke
116,456 words · 7h 46m read · Published 2015-12-16 · Updated 2017-06-16
Fenris and Hawke are assigned as partners for a mission that goes sideways from the start. Getting out alive means learning to work together.
A Crown of Glasss
Complete Teen And Up AudiencesDragon Age · Fenris/Hawke
215,850 words · 14h 23m read · Published 2024-08-25 · Updated 2025-12-24
Fenris is haunted by the past. Hawke is running from the future. Together, they might find a way to survive the present.
Take the Mirror
Complete ExplicitBG3 · Shadowheart/Tav
227,861 words · 15h 11m read · Published 2019-07-05 · Updated 2021-02-23
When Shadowheart discovers a hidden truth about Tav, everything they thought they knew about each other is turned upside down.
Where the Crown Falls
Complete MatureDragon Age · Fenris/Hawke
83,941 words · 5h 36m read · Published 2016-09-11 · Updated 2017-01-25
A dare leads Fenris and Hawke into a game neither of them expected to take seriously. But the stakes keep rising, and so do the feelings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Golden_Petal on AO3?
Golden_Petal is a celebrated fanfiction writer in the BG3 fandom, known for compelling Astarion/Tav stories that blend emotional depth with intricate plotting.
How many fanfics has Golden_Petal written?
Golden_Petal has written 7 works totaling 1.3M words, with 263k total kudos across all their fics.
What is Golden_Petal's most popular fanfic?
Golden_Petal's most popular work is "A Chain of Flames" with 69k kudos and 11k bookmarks. It's a 202,534 word BG3 fic.
What fandoms does Golden_Petal write for?
Golden_Petal writes for Baldur's Gate 3, Dragon Age. Their primary fandom is BG3.
Where can I read Golden_Petal's fanfiction?
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