Griddlehark
Gideon Nav/Harrowhark Nonagesimus
A meathead cavalier with dirty magazines and the bone-witch necromancer who has tormented her since childhood, bound by duty, loathing, and a sacrifice that fuses them at the soul. The Locked Tomb's central relationship is enemies-to-lovers conducted via necromancy and repression.
What is Griddlehark?
Griddlehark is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Gideon Nav and Harrowhark Nonagesimus from The Locked Tomb. With over 4,000 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.
Why fans love Griddlehark
'One flesh, one end' is both a vow and a horror — fans are obsessed with a love story told through possession and absence.
Most Popular Griddlehark Fanfics
The highest-rated Griddlehark stories on AO3, ranked by kudos.
I'll hold in these hands all that remains
Completeby corvidlesbian
“Do you want me to try?” Gideon said.“What?”“You got all hot and bothered without me trying. Do you want me to try?”Their newfound habit of cuddling gets interesting.
Your Necro Questions Answered
Completeby Magichorse
Syndicated columnist "Nav the Cav" offers a sympathetic ear to cavaliers across the galaxy and dispenses practical, no-nonsense, real talk advice on how to properly manage and care for your necromancer.
sting of a wasp
Completeby brightbolt
"You’re a virgin,” Gideon said, testing it out. "Huh." Harrow didn’t like the sound of that huh. She knew Gideon’s noises, and that was a thoughtful, sinister huh. That was the same huh she’d made before putting canned tuna in Crux’s work boots. Her eyes narrowed. “What.”Gideon cocked her head to th
The Process of Elimination
Completeby zoicite
The Emperor calls for eligible heirs to compete for a chance to marry his treasured progeny, Her Divine Highness, First Born of the First Reborn. Each week one House will be sent home until only one remains and the winning heir shall ascend to stand beside Her Divine Highness, hand in hand, with Ho
...and a partridge in a pear tree
Completeby strangehunger
“Gideon,” said Palamedes with the patience of a saint, “the rules are the rules. It wouldn’t be fair if I changed them just for you. In a well ordered society—“It’s not a well ordered society.” Gideon knew where that was going, and she certainly didn’t have the time. She slapped a slip of paper onto
who ya gonna call?
Completeby igneousbitch
“Fret not, honeybun.” Gideon shook her red hair out of her eyes, belligerent. “I’m not totally sold on your whole skepticism thing.”“Well,” Harrow said, ignoring the nickname. She turned to the rest of the room, clearing her throat politely before addressing the empty air. “Ghosts, if you’re real, g
semi-charmed kinda life
by strangedelight
Gideon asked questions. Harrow surprised her with answers. They reached an agreement; they decided to be smart, to be patient. Gideon made a promise, Harrow gave her one in return. Wait and see.ORthe year is 1994, and Gideon and Harrow leave their small town for life in the city.ORteam 69 roommates
true love's kiss, or something equally nauseating
Completeby corpsesoldier
She was where she needed to be. She was going to pull her necro out of this godforsaken tomb, end the game of musical bodies they were playing, and then everything would be all right. Harrow would be alive. And Gideon was going to give her shit for approximately the next myriad for not just taking w
Sleepless
Completeby pugoata
Harrow couldn’t have been sleeping, which left Gideon with two options: she could leave Harrow to her tossing and turning, giving Gideon more time to introspect on the way she breathed. Or, she could be direct and call her out on it.Well, Gideon was never very good at introspection.
what's in a name
Completeby CourierNinetyTwo
Gideon has to put in a lot of work to make Harrow say her real name.
Behind the Locked Door
Completeby UnseelieWench
It figures that the only college with the badass Cavalier program is also the college that Harrow Nonagesimus wants to attend. Oh well. Campus is big, right? She'll probably never see that pointed little face again.
Russet Red
Completeby SweetScentences
Gideon’s hood was down, her hair brushing Harrowhark’s cheek in an entirely offensive way as Harrow dragged them both down the hall to their quarters. Damn Gideon Nav for being so tall. Damn Gideon Nav for being built like a fucking brick. Damn Gideon Nav for putting her life in Harrowhark’s hands
a call to motion
Completeby groundedsaucer (coasterchild)
Harrow and Gideon watch a porno.
Shore Leave
Completeby lq_traintracks (lumosed_quill)
This is definitely something they can’t have on the front. Suddenly, Gideon is very happy they’re on this shitty space station, alone, in the anesthetized quiet, getting it on.
A Weary, Troubled Smile
Completeby jpnadia
“My parents are-- indisposed.” The child hardly faltered, though she barely made a speck of black cloak against the decrepit armored bulk of her retainer. “I act in their stead.” Abigail drew a deep breath. Dead, then. She was sure of it, but she would gain nothing by forcing the child to admit it
(looking for) shapes in the silence
by brightbolt
“There’s something you need to know,” Harrow said to John and Mercymorn. She locked eyes with Gideon, holding her gaze firm.White-ringed eyes flicked between them, and a frown flickered on John’s face. “Alright.”“Well, it’s interesting that you’ve chosen to tell me about the visa application now,” H
Two-Toned, Bittersweet
Completeby searchforthescars
"Why is Harrow on Tinder? How is Harrow on Tinder? I thought humans were the only demographic allowed, not eldritch horrors. What do I do? Like, do I swipe right?""Do you like her?" Camilla asks."Uh, no," Gideon says like it's the most obvious thing in the world."Then don't swipe right."A moment of
And They Were (the Worst) Roommates!
Completeby anotherpassingfancy
It’s her second year at Canaan University, and Gideon is finally coming into her own. She has a full athletic scholarship, best friends Pal and Cam, and a found family with the Pents and Terrible Teens. She shares a locker room with her hot teammate Corona, who even knows her name. Gideon is happy.A
i don't know if i could ever go without
Completeby liveonthesun
Harrow took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and said quietly, almost as if she was afraid of the words leaving her mouth, "Will you kiss me again?"Gideon blinked. She must have hallucinated, or maybe she actually had fallen asleep already and was now dreaming. But Harrow didn't open her eyes, and lo
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by imalwaysstraight
When Harrowhark Nonagesimus arrives at Prefect Seminar, the exclusive class she’s spent three years working towards, she expects serious study and prestigious academic bliss. What she finds instead is a crop of bright red hair and a wide, lopsided smile. In short, her year is ruined. But hey, at lea
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What does Griddlehark mean?
Griddlehark is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of Gideon Nav and Harrowhark Nonagesimus. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.
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