The Crystal is healed, the reformed urSkeks have gone. And, somewhere deep in the bowels of the castle, someone new appears.

The full story of the Castle Guard's heroic but ultimately failed revolt. Bonus chapter added!

The Chamberlain tries to convince the Scientist to help him take down the General. It doesn't go well... Set during Episode 1x07.

The first step toward unity is learning to walk in another's shoes…easier said than done when the other in question doesn't even wear any.(Or Hup has a surprising nighttime conversation with a certain inhabitant of the Circle of the Suns.)

Little Rian's first visit to the Castle of the Crystal, or a display in how the Skeksis actually managed to hold power for almost a millenium. (Hint: skekSil is a filthy lying bin chicken.)

"No! No slave!" is what the Gruenak said. But that's not what skekTek hears.

On the Island of Thra, six gelfling clans live within its archipelago. The ocean that surrounds them is filled with many dangers, but the gelfling have the Skeksis to thank for their protection. The Drenchen clan of Thra was lost generations ago and none have heard from them for even longer than that. That's what Rian always believed, at least. Until the day he was saved by one.

The crystal runes told him to go to the hot springs today. Was it a good choice? Only time will tell

What if Deet hadn't spurned Rian in Episode 10?

What if Emperor had said 'Yes' to her, just once? Seladon shares an uncomfortable meal at the Skesis table.

Dark Crystal Age of Resistance. Expansion of Rian and Deets' feelings during the final scenes and immediately after AoR-fire-side longing, battle angst, a cure for Deet-and confessions. Series of one shots, mostly canon-compliant. Major fluff warning.

The Skeksis have begun raiding villages and taking Gelfing in droves. Some escape and make their way to safety. There are whispers of caravans leaving for the coasts and sailing across the seas to safety.

"What was it like before all of this?" Deet shifted. "Your life, I mean." "Where do I begin?" asked Rian, more to himself than Deet, but she answered anyway. "Hmm, perhaps from the beginning?" she suggested cheerfully. "That is a good place to start."/Or, a heart-to-heart between Rian and Deet on a cold night keeping watch. Fluff ahead. One shot!

Kylan is tasked by Mother Aughra to retrieve the famous firca used by Gyr the Song Teller from the caves of Grot. He is joined by Naia, Brea, and a mysterious Grottan named Amri. Will Kylan be able to overcome his self doubt and find the key to fighting the Darkness? (Takes place after episode 10 and contains slight spoilers from the books)

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After a draining unum of guarding the imprisoned Skeksis, Rian finally returns to Domrak, and to the much-needed comfort of Deet's smile. (No Garthim Wars AU. Rian/Deet.)

(Spoilers for "Age of Resistance" and "Flames of the Dark Crystal.") As Rian begins his journey to figure out how to heal the Crystal, he has a heart-to-heart with Gurjin concerning his feelings for Deet.

(Spoilers for "Flames of the Dark Crystal.") After returning to Sog, Naia and Amri continue their long-overdue confession, allowing themselves a moment of happiness as the Gelfling clans prepare for war.