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Azris

Azriel/Eris Vanserra

The Night Court's spymaster and the Autumn Court heir, whose animosity masks a complex dynamic of intrigue and unexpected attraction.

15,000 works

What is Azris?

Azris is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Azriel and Eris Vanserra from A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas. With over 15,000 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.

Why fans love Azris

The enemies-to-lovers tension combined with political intrigue and the potential for both characters to reveal hidden depths beneath their facades.

Most Popular Azris Fanfics

The highest-rated Azris stories on AO3, ranked by kudos.

1

A Court of Flames and Shadows

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by flamesandshadows

The Cauldron has a sense of humor, it seems.After five hundred years of hatred and resentment, and a few confusing years barely tolerating each others' presence, a mating bond snaps into place, surprising both a High Lord and a powerful warrior and spymaster. Both males struggle with their complicat

2,675 kudos 170,565 words ~683 min read Not Rated
Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence Post A Court of Family Secrets High Lord Eris Vanserra
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Just Enough Light to Cast Shadows

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by Jules_Writes_Stories

Eris Vanserra has been plotting to overthrow his father for centuries. But when the High Lord’s removal becomes a matter of life and death, Eris allies with the Day Court. In his desperate quest, he unearths secrets that will change the course of Autumn Court history, and all of Prythian's, even as

2,362 kudos 229,813 words ~920 min read Explicit
Azris Canon-Typical Violence Angst and Hurt/Comfort
3

A Court of Bonds and Glamours

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by flamesandshadows

Elain is humiliated and confused about her near-kiss with Azriel on Winter Solstice. When she finds out that Azriel was warned away because of her mating bond with Lucien, she decides to go confront Lucien and take care of the problem of the mating bond once and for all.

2,217 kudos 253,058 words ~1013 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Elucien Week 2022 Book 4: A Court of Silver Flames Azriel's bonus chapter aftermath
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Burning Shadows

by Withmychainzon

Azriel gets a Mating Bond, it’s just not really what he expected. It’s actually pretty far from anything he had ever thought to expect, if he was being honest.

1,682 kudos 133,209 words ~533 min read Explicit
The Autumn Court (ACoTaR) The Night Court Mating Bond
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A Court of Shadows and Ash

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by Future_Hunt

For the sake of his court, Eris has broken away from his father and his role as heir apparent. He's suffered his whole life in pursuit of being High Lord but Beron's collusion with Koschei threatens everything he's ever known. In order to protect Autumn in the future, he must leave it in the present

1,630 kudos 141,708 words ~567 min read Mature
Slow Burn Eventual Smut Fluff
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I Am Done With My Graceless Heart

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by greenvelvet_couture

'Her name was Bryce Quinlan, and she was not of their world.'…Bryce Quinlan falls from a portal in the sky, revealing to Nesta and the rest of the Inner Circle that there are worlds beyond their own. She brings with her tales of Midgard, the dangers she left behind, the imminent war against planet-c

1,537 kudos 488,886 words ~1956 min read Explicit
Polyamory Threesome - F/M/M Mates
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An Ember in the Darkness

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by Sweptupmaddy

The Blood Rite has passed. Briallyn is dead. It's quiet, too quiet for Azriel, whose increasing loneliness is compounded by the fact that it seems his family is moving on with their lives without him. He had no mate, and Rhys had made it abundantly clear that Elain was off the table. No one wanted h

1,476 kudos 415,401 words ~1662 min read Not Rated
Mating Bond Fluff and Angst Eventual Happy Ending
8

A Song of Bonds and Legacies

by MistAndMemories

Azriel and Eris have engaged in a dance of animosity for centuries. One brought on by forces outside both of their control. Nothing can quell Azriel’s hatred—not even Eris’s willingness to risk his life to ally with the Night Court. Though when the two of them are forced to search for a possible Cau

1,335 kudos 270,159 words ~1081 min read Explicit
Mating Bond Slow Burn Sexual Tension
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Falling Stars

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by Phebes

Eris gets an invite to Starfall. Azriel's in a dry spell.

1,327 kudos 33,913 words ~136 min read Explicit
Enemies to Lovers Porn with Plot Feeeeeeelings maybe
10

Autumn's Shadow

by the_darkestminds

A covert meeting between Azriel and Eris to exchange valuable intel leaves Azriel reeling—and questioning everything he has ever felt for the Heir of Autumn. Azriel finds himself inexorably drawn to Eris, unable to resist his captivating allure. With the threat of Koschei and Beron looming ever clos

1,219 kudos 262,003 words ~1049 min read Explicit
Azris Soft Azriel (A Court of Thorns and Roses) Submissive Azriel (A Court of Thorns and Roses)
11

Spite

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by iezzern

Azriel had never considered himself particularly attracted to males. It just wasn’t something he’d ever really thought about or thought he’d ever want. And then Eris Vanserra smirked at him and his shadows whispered this is dangerous.

1,049 kudos 4,945 words ~20 min read Explicit
Anal Sex Porn with Feelings Porn with Plot
12

Care Less More

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by mel_0n

Azriel and Eris have known they are mates their entire rivalry. When the power dynamics of Prythian start to change, Rhysand decides an alliance with Autumn is necessary. Eris and Azriel take this as another opportunity to antagonize each other instead of admitting their feelings. Repeatedly.

963 kudos 91,880 words ~368 min read Explicit
Canon-Typical Violence Enemies to Lovers Hate at First Sight
13

smoke signals

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by starsandscripts

Anon asked: Hey! Your Azris fics are lovely! Can Eris speak to shadows? Is there going to be a mating bond? Would love to see it snap in place while Beron is publicly humiliating/ punishing Eris in front of the Night Court.

958 kudos 2,901 words ~12 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Tumblr Prompt Azris Espionage
14

Blood Bonds

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by ThyNameNotSpoken

As blood coated his hands, Eris lurched forward, panic surging through him as the stirring in his chest took form. It yanked him, drove the sword deeper into his father’s gut. His flames that burned around the room shot up to the ceiling.Eris’s stomach bottomed out, a similar look on Azriel’s face.T

949 kudos 149,161 words ~597 min read Explicit
Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence POV Alternating POV Third Person
15

Choosing Fire

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by PD98

A run of the mill meeting between the Night Court and their Autumn ally goes awry when an unexpected mating bond snaps into place…

946 kudos 127,230 words ~509 min read Mature
Slow Burn Fluff and Angst
16

Ashes, and What They Covered

by SkyAboveAutumnFlames

Azriel has always known what Eris Vanserra is: cruel, calculating, and undeserving of mercy. Until the day he sees him break. When a moment of fear exposes the cracks in Eris’ carefully crafted mask, Azriel begins to see what lies beneath it—only to shatter that fragile trust himself. What follows i

842 kudos 198,159 words ~793 min read Mature
Enemies to Lovers Azriel is Bad at Feelings (A Court of Thorns and Roses) Soft Azriel (A Court of Thorns and Roses)
17

Light of the Moon

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by E_B_Locke

What was once a clear path in Azriel's life soon becomes a jumbled mess. His life is turned upside down and he never expected himself here with Eris Vanserra. Discord: https://discord.gg/wKWukJfcBK

825 kudos 427,638 words ~1711 min read Mature
Childhood Memories Flashbacks Abuse
18

the way it burns: an Azris ACOWAR retelling

by sam_lane

Authors note: This is a mostly canon-compliant (AU-canon divergence) dual POV fic that begins in chapter 13 of ACOWAR and adds the single plot point of Azriel and Eris’ mating bond. It is told from a majority of Azriel and Eris’ POVs, with rare guest POVs from time to time. Lots of dialogue pulled f

823 kudos 304,082 words ~1217 min read Explicit
Mating Bond Angst and Fluff and Smut The Author Regrets Nothing
19

A Court of Resilience and Flames

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by creativelydani

Nesta Archeron is in a body that doesn't feel like her own, with magic flames burning beneath the surface, and desperate for an escape from her own mind. After a year of attempting to drown the horrors of her past in alcohol and sex, Nesta finds herself under lock and key, her choices once again rip

811 kudos 205,628 words ~823 min read Explicit
Suicidal Thoughts Depression Self-Esteem Issues
20

Keep Him Entertained

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by diamonata

Azriel’s voice was a low rumble as he leaned further toward Eris. “I don’t think you’d like my idea of fun.”Eris’s eyes dropped briefly, almost imperceptibly, to Azriel’s mouth. “Try me.”

782 kudos 2,583 words ~11 min read Explicit
Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot Inappropriate Use of the Vanserra Signet Ring praise kink if you squint hard enough

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What does Azris mean?

Azris is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of Azriel and Eris Vanserra. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.

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There are over 15,000 Azris fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own.

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