The God of Poets Has Two Hands, by Minx (PG)

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I am honored to introduce a brand new category: Bra'tac recs! Someone had to teach Teal'c how to be so awesome, after all. :)

And this marks two years of reccing in this marvelous community. Thanks for putting me up with me, guys.  (We're celebrating over at my place!)

Rec Category: Bra'tac
Pairing none
Categories: Bra'tac, Teal'c, Rak'nor, gen, futurefic, character study
Warnings: spoilers for S10's Line in the Sand
Author on LJ: _minxy_
Author's Website: Fic post
Link: The God of Poets Has Two Hands

Why This Must Be Read: This thoughtfully eloquent fic shows us the future of the galaxy through Bra'tac's eyes: his thoughts on humans, on the Jaffa's world-building, on Teal'c, on leadership, on himself... and on the creation and formation of legend. Minxy uses the intriguing vehicle of a human bard singing of Teal'c and Thilana (one of the most engaging guest stars in S10) as a backdrop to Bra'tac's thoughts, and you'll find yourself equally fascinated by the lilting language of the ballad and Bra'tac's memories.

For an extra treat, Minxy wrote DVD commentary on this marvelous story. Read both of them carefully - they're a tribute to a wonderful character and his amazing journey.

( snippet of fic... )

The Dread Pirate Qetesh by lanna_kitty (R)

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Rec Category: Vala Mal Doran
Characters: Vala Mal Doran, Ba'al
Category: Alternate universe, Ba'al, Vala Mal Doran
Warning: Violence
Author on LJ: lanna_kitty
Author's Website: Unknown
Link: The Dread Pirate Qetesh

Why This Must Be Read: An amazing story featuring a fantastical look at the pirate age in the Caribbean, featuring Vala who is known as "The Dread Pirate Qetesh." Vala is a vampire captaining a pirate vessel that also includes other fantastical creatures, and they take on one of the few remaining System Lords who once ruled the waters, Lord Ba'al. Lanna explores an incredibly amazing idea and gives hints of the background of the world she has created, mentioning other characters familiar to us and leaving us wondering about this world that Vala lives in. The banter between Vala and Ba'al is outstanding, and Lanna leaves us begging for more!