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Account for the Darklina Discord Server. A place for Darklina community and events throughout the year.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Darklina Discord Server Secret Sankta 2025 Exchange signups are LIVE!

Please review the instructions here then, if interested, sign up! 💖 Feel free to join the server to participate there too!

Exchange sign-ups are open til November 15.

Signup link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
DDS Secret Sankta 2025 holiday graphic You will have time to sign up from November 1 - November 15. We will assign you your giftee by December 1 so that you have time to prepare your gift for the reveal! All gifts are due and will be revealed on December 31, as in previous years. What can my gift be? Anything you want! Fics, art, moodboards, graphics, edits, playlists, etc.! But please keep in mind what your giftee likes, as well as what they don’t like, when creating for them. Can my gift be NSFW? Only if your giftee has indicated they’re comfortable with that. AND, regardless of the giftee's stated preferences - all gifts must comply with Discord's TOS (in short: NO underage content is allowed in this exchange). If I’m writing a fic, does it need to be a certain word count? Nope! This isn’t as strict as a BigBang or something like that - it’s meant to be fun and easy to do. When does my gift need to be completed? December 31! You can post on Ao3 (if you’re planning on posting there) to the dedicated event collection, or on Tumblr or Instagram - just let the mods know so we can link things properly. Fics and art posted to the Ao3 collection will be revealed on December 31. If you are posting your gift on Tumblr or another site, please do so ON DECEMBER 31 and not before. Can I send my giftee messages? Only if they’re anonymous! This is a Secret San(k)ta exchange, after all. If you would like, you can send them kind anons on Tumblr (if they use Tumblr). You can also take a ticket on this server and ask the mods, who can then ask your giftee. Please don’t spoil the surprise for your giftee by messaging them directly! What is a Pinch Hitter? Someone who steps up to create something last-minute if someone needs to drop out. If you responded that you’re willing to pinch hit, that doesn’t mean you’ll have to - we ask as a precaution just in case a pinch hitter is needed! Can I drop out? Of course - you come first! Please don’t feel bad if you end up needing to drop out! Simply take a ticket with the m…
November 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Sorry for the lack of updates! 🖤💛

YES — DDS Secret Sankta 2025 is still very much in the works! Stay tuned - here, on Tumblr, and on the server - closer to November 1 for more info. 🖤💛
Shadow and Bone cast members, including Ben Barnes and Jessie Mei Li, wearing festive holiday headgear at a convention photo op.
October 20, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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That’s a wrap on Darklina Week 2025! Thank you again to all who participated. 🖤💛

And now, a tease of what’s to come next on DDS… 😏
Teaser image for Darklina Discord Server’s upcoming Secret Sankta 2025 event, with Ben Barnes as the Darkling with a Santa hat under animated snowfall and the text “Until our next event…”
September 1, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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There will be TWO sets of prompts for this year’s Darklina Week - be naughty, nice, or even both! Please ensure any submissions follow the rules here. The current Darklina Server invite link is pinned to the top of this page/account. See comments for the link to this DW’s AO3 collection.
SFW Prompts: August 20 - Dance. August 21 - Acts of Service. August 22 - Rage. August 23 - Kindness/Kind. August 24 - Longing. August 25 - Ice. August 26 - Nostalgia. August 27 - Affection. NSFW Prompts: August 20 - Dirty Talk. August 21 - Abduction. August 22 - Ropes. August 23 - Katoptronophilia. August 24 - Lingerie. August 25 - Impact Play. August 26 - Nyctophilia. August 27 - Agoraphilia. Fanworks can include: * Fic * Art * Moodboards * Playlists * Crafts * … and other mediums too! Be aware: 1. There is no minimum (or maximum!) requirement for submitted fanworks. 2. Submitted fanworks must be YOUR OWN WORK, newly created for your assignment. 3. AI-generated content is NOT allowed. 4. For submissions you post on Tumblr, please pop a link to them over into the ⁠Darklina Server’s Tumblr channel so we can add them to the queue! 5. You can use the tag "DDS Darklina Week 2025" for submissions posted on Ao3. * The DDS Darklina Week collection for this year is currently unrevealed - so you can start adding your work(s) to the collection now, and we'll publicly reveal the collection on August 20th. * If you are able to post your submission(s) for later days’ prompts on those days, great! But if you won't be available then, you can still add them to the collection now and they'll be revealed with everything in the collection on August 20th. 6. As always, all submissions must comply with the server rules and Discord’s TOS.
August 1, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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Darklina Week 2025: coming August 20th - 27th!

This year we might even have a little something to reward participants, whether they are creators or not!
Animated teaser poster graphic of Darklina announcing Darklina Week, coming to a Darklina Server near you August 20-27!
July 24, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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Animated teaser poster graphic for Darklina Week, coming to Darklina Discord Server August 20-27!
July 24, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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Darklina Server Valentine's Mixtape 2024

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Signups close Jan 28th!

If you sign up, you will receive a random 5-song mixtape of songs compiled by other participants. You can use any of these as inspiration for a fanwork, to be posted anytime between Feb 10th–Feb 18th
Informational image done in a maroon color scheme with gold accents. On the right is a smart phone. On the screen is what looks like a song playing. The title is Valentines Mixtape 2024 and the artist is Darklina Discord Server. The album cover art is Ben Barnes and Jessie Mei Li at a panel at a Shadow and Bone con. On the left is a box with this text: Post your fanworks to Ao3, tumblr, or bsky between February 10th - 18th, 2024 To sign-up follow the link in the post! To access the full set of rules or to ask any questions, message us at darklinaserver@gmail.com You can join any time! # DarklinaServerValentinesMixtape2024
January 16, 2024 at 12:18 AM
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Last year's entries day 13:

Fiora’s “Matters of the Heart” is a hilarious and sweet fic about Fedyor's attempts to bring Aleksander and Alina together (with a little help). It's canonverse with a little more of a period feel to it that's just lovely!

archiveofourown.org/works/43753935
Image of Ben Barnes holding Jessie Mei Li in his arms both of them in costume behind the scenes of Shadow and Bone season two. They are looking at each other and laughing. The photo has been edited to change Jessie's coat color to red. They are both wearing santa hats. Ben's hat is black with white trim. The background of the photo has been changed to a snowy landscape with trees. At the bottom are the words "Darklina Secret Sankta in green. Above the text on the right is a green ornament with the words “Day 13” inside.
December 18, 2023 at 4:29 AM
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Last year's entries day 12:

In “Until We Meet Again” by Fiora, Alina is reborn as different women, but everytime, Aleksander knows it’s her—his soulmate. He spends centuries waiting for a lifetime where she can be his, truly. It's heart wrenching and so soft.

archiveofourown.org/works/43774876
Image of Ben Barnes holding Jessie Mei Li in his arms both of them in costume behind the scenes of Shadow and Bone season two. They are looking at each other and laughing. The photo has been edited to change Jessie's coat color to red. They are both wearing santa hats. Ben's hat is black with white trim. The background of the photo has been changed to a snowy landscape with trees. At the bottom are the words "Darklina Secret Sankta in green. Above the text on the right is a green ornament with the words “Day 12” inside.
December 16, 2023 at 6:32 PM
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Last year's entries day 11: 

“The Ruffling of Feathers” by CorinaLannister, a steamy one shot, has Alina reminiscing about her relationship with Aleksander if the after Winter fête make-out session had gone differently. This great piece has some heartfelt smut. 

archiveofourown.org/works/43923231
Image of Ben Barnes holding Jessie Mei Li in his arms both of them in costume behind the scenes of Shadow and Bone season two. They are looking at each other and laughing. The photo has been edited to change Jessie's coat color to red. They are both wearing santa hats. Ben's hat is black with white trim. The background of the photo has been changed to a snowy landscape with trees. At the bottom are the words "Darklina Secret Sankta in green. Above the text on the right is a green ornament with the words “Day 11” inside.
December 16, 2023 at 6:23 PM
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Last year's entries day 10:

We all love a good Kribirsk-divergence, and EighteenQs, delivers in “Take All of Your Doubts (You can throw them out)." Alina quite literally runs into Aleksander after she tries to share her feelings with Mal, and opportunities arise.

archiveofourown.org/works/43981135
Image of Ben Barnes holding Jessie Mei Li in his arms both of them in costume behind the scenes of Shadow and Bone season two. They are looking at each other and laughing. The photo has been edited to change Jessie's coat color to red. They are both wearing santa hats. Ben's hat is black with white trim. The background of the photo has been changed to a snowy landscape with trees. At the bottom are the words "Darklina Secret Sankta in green. Above the text on the right is a green ornament with the words “Day 10” inside.
December 16, 2023 at 6:15 PM
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Last year's entries day 9:

“I’d Rather Watch My Kingdom Fall” by IceKatarina—as the tsar’s only daughter Alina must marry for her kingdom. Is marriage really her best choice, especially with her secret? This great royal au has romance and a hint of something more

archiveofourown.org/works/43983478
Image of Ben Barnes holding Jessie Mei Li in his arms both of them in costume behind the scenes of Shadow and Bone season two. They are looking at each other and laughing. The photo has been edited to change Jessie's coat color to red. They are both wearing santa hats. Ben's hat is black with white trim. The background of the photo has been changed to a snowy landscape with trees. At the bottom are the words "Darklina Secret Sankta in green. Above the text on the right is a green ornament with the words “Day 9” inside.
December 16, 2023 at 6:08 PM
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Last year's entries day 8:

Morning Musings by Marzanka involves Alina recalling what she knows of the Black General and what she knows of the man Aleksander Kirigan with whom she’s spent the night. It's a beautiful oneshot with some spice along with the sugar.

archiveofourown.org/works/43947039
Image of Ben Barnes holding Jessie Mei Li in his arms both of them in costume behind the scenes of Shadow and Bone season two. They are looking at each other and laughing. The photo has been edited to change Jessie's coat color to red. They are both wearing santa hats. Ben's hat is black with white trim. The background of the photo has been changed to a snowy landscape with trees. At the bottom are the words "Darklina Secret Sankta in green. Above the text on the right is a green ornament with the words “Day 8” inside.
December 12, 2023 at 7:57 PM
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Last year's entries day 7:

“Advent Romance” by Orlissa is a modern au where a closed coffee shop on Dec 1st leads to a meet-cute with Darkles and Sparkles immediately taken with one another. This is a lovely story told in tiny glimpses of the rest of the month.

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Image of Ben Barnes holding Jessie Mei Li in his arms both of them in costume behind the scenes of Shadow and Bone season two. They are looking at each other and laughing. The photo has been edited to change Jessie's coat color to red. They are both wearing santa hats. Ben's hat is black with white trim. The background of the photo has been changed to a snowy landscape with trees. At the bottom are the words "Darklina Secret Sankta in green. Above the text on the right is a green ornament with the words “Day 7” inside.
December 12, 2023 at 4:39 AM
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Last year's entries day 6:

“Help I’m trapped inside a fortune cookie factory” by PresidentHades, is a hallmark-y modern au. Alina works part-time in her parents’ restaurant, and she has a favourite customer (with a great voice). A perfect fluffy read!

archiveofourown.org/works/43967590
Image of Ben Barnes holding Jessie Mei Li in his arms both of them in costume behind the scenes of Shadow and Bone season two. They are looking at each other and laughing. The photo has been edited to change Jessie's coat color to red. They are both wearing Santa hats. Ben's hat is black with white trim. The background of the photo has been changed to a snowy landscape with trees. At the bottom are the words "Darklina Secret Sankta in green. Above the text on the right is a green ornament with the words “Day 6” inside.
December 11, 2023 at 1:25 AM
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Last year's entries day 5:

The 2022 entry “Of Clockwork and Sunlight, or Aleksander Morozova’s Surprise Encounter” by midwinterspring is a steampunk AU, in which Aleksander and Alina encounter each other while his camera needs to be repaired. 

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Image of Ben Barnes holding Jessie Mei Li in his arms both of them in costume behind the scenes of Shadow and Bone season two. They are looking at each other and laughing. The photo has been edited to change Jessie's coat color to red. They are both wearing Santa hats. Ben's hat is black with white trim. The background of the photo has been changed to a snowy landscape with trees. At the bottom are the words "Darklina Secret Sankta in green. Above the text on the right is a green ornament with the words “Day 5” inside.
December 11, 2023 at 1:15 AM
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Last year's entries day 4:

Last year’s entry “every part in it’s best light” by Silberias, has a regency-like society and a (seemingly) powerless Alina who has to enter an arranged marriage with a man she doesn’t know. But her father does…

Have a look!

archiveofourown.org/works/43910200
Image of Ben Barnes holding Jessie Mei Li in his arms both of them in costume behind the scenes of Shadow and Bone season two. They are looking at each other and laughing. The photo has been edited to change Jessie's coat color to red. They are both wearing Santa hats. Ben's hat is black with white trim. The background of the photo has been changed to a snowy landscape with trees. At the bottom are the words "Darklina Secret Sankta in green. Above the text on the right is a green ornament with the words “Day 4” inside.
December 11, 2023 at 1:12 AM
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Last year's entries day 3:

“Back to Mid-December” by ajofravka is a modern au, in which Alina and Aleksander celebrate their 5-year anniversary together. It has fluff and romance, some smut (rating: E) and Sasha who would lay down the world at Alina’s feet. 

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Image of Ben Barnes holding Jessie Mei Li in his arms both of them in costume behind the scenes of Shadow and Bone season two. They are looking at each other and laughing. The photo has been edited to change Jessie's coat color to red. They are both wearing santa hats. Ben's hat is black with white trim. The background of the photo has been changed to a snowy landscape with trees. At the bottom are the words "Darklina Secret Sankta in green. Above the text on the right is a green ornament with the words “Day 3” inside.
December 11, 2023 at 1:10 AM
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Last year's entries day 2:

“Take Me Home” by ajofravka explores a what-if divergence from canon and starts directly after the attack on the skiff in episode 2. What could have gone differently? What if Alina’s fate changes here? 

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Image of Ben Barnes holding Jessie Mei Li in his arms both of them in costume behind the scenes of Shadow and Bone season two. They are looking at each other and laughing. The photo has been edited to change Jessie's coat color to red. They are both wearing santa hats. Ben's hat is black with white trim. The background of the photo has been changed to a snowy landscape with trees. At the bottom are the words "Darklina Secret Sankta in green. Above the text on the right is a green ornament with the words “Day 2” inside.
December 11, 2023 at 1:02 AM
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Last year's entries day 1:

In “A moment too late” by AngstyThumbs, Alina and Mal are caught in a snowstorm while searching for the stag. And as Alina is freezing to death, Aleksander finds her….

archiveofourown.org/works/439526...
Image of Ben Barnes holding Jessie Mei Li in his arms both of them in costume behind the scenes of Shadow and Bone season two. They are looking at each other and laughing. The photo has been edited to change Jessie's coat color to red. They are both wearing santa hats. Ben's hat is black with white trim. The background of the photo has been changed to a snowy landscape with trees. At the bottom are the words "Darklina Secret Sankta in green. Above the text on the right is a green ornament with the words “Day 1” inside.
December 11, 2023 at 12:58 AM
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Our Secret Sankta event is in full swing now & everyone has received their gifted + prompts! We're very excited to see what great creations will happen this year!

And while the gifts for this year are being prepared, join us for a look back on last year's gifts!
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Image of Ben Barnes holding Jessie Mei Li in his arms both of them in costume behind the scenes of Shadow and Bone season two. They are looking at each other and laughing. The photo has been edited to change Jessie's coat color to red. They are both wearing santa hats. Ben's hat is black with white trim. The background of the photo has been changed to a snowy landscape with trees. At the bottom are the words "Darklina Secret Sankta in green.
December 11, 2023 at 12:49 AM
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Secret Sankta Assignments have started going out! If you aren't in the server, (or are and would prefer to communicate via email), please email the mods at darklinaserver@gmail.com to get your assignment!

We can't wait to see what everyone creates and share the wonderful fanworks!
Information graphic for the Darklina Server Secret Sankta 2023 event: Collection Link: https://archiveofourown.org/collections /Darklina_Server_Secret_Sankta_2023 Collection name: Darklina Server Secret Sankta 2023 Darklina_Server_Secret_Sankta_2023 Due Date: December 31st, 2023 by 9 PM PST BSKY & Tumblr Participants: Please email darklinaserver@gmail.com to receive your giftee’s name, wants & DNWs! Server invite always open: https://discord.gg/darklinaserver Do not directly contact your giftee, this is a surprise! If you have questions, ask the Mods and we'll contact your giftee. All kinds of fanworks are welcome! You do not have to hit every "want" on the list, the wants listed by your giftee are meant as guides. Please respect your giftee's list of Do Not Wants If you are unsure if something you want to include would be OK for your giftee, email the mods at darklinaserver@gmail.com and we will work on getting you the answer!
November 20, 2023 at 6:53 AM
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Secret Sankta assignments out this Sunday (Nov 19th)!

If you’re participating from bsky and not the server, please email us at darklinaserver@gmail.com and we will provide you your assignment page!
Assignments are going out Sunday, November 19th, 2023! Bsky Participants - Please email us at darklinaserver@gmail.com and we will provide you your assignment page! Tumblr participants - We will DM you a copy of your assignment page, or you can email us at darklinaserver@gmail.com Server Participants - We will ask you to open a ticket on the server soon!
November 18, 2023 at 5:36 AM
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Secret Sankta FAQ cont Can I drop out? Of course - you come first! Please don’t feel bad if you end up needing to drop out! Simply take a ticket on the server or let us know as soon as possible so we can assign a pinch hitter. Can non-members participate? Yes! If you have a friend who isn't on the server they can sign up as long as they have a tumblr or a bsky account—they don't need to join the server! They can reach out to us through those alternatives! Disclaimer By signing up for this event you acknowledge that the nature and medium of the gift is up to the discretion of the gifter and may vary from your expectations. You also accept the rules that had been put in place by the Moderator Team. Secret Sankta FAQ cont When does my gift need to be completed? December 31st! You can post on AO3 to the dedicated collection and/or on tumblr or Instagram—just let us know so we can link things properly. The fics and art posted to the Ao3 collection will be revealed on the 31st at 9 PM PST. If you are posting on Tumblr or another site, please do so on the 31st and not before. Can I send my giftee messages? Only if they’re on anon! This is a Secret Santa type of exchange, after all. If you would like, you can send them kind anons on Tumblr if they have one. You can also ask the mods—who can then in turn ask your giftee. Please don’t spoil the surprise for your giftee by messaging them directly! What is a Pinch Hitter? Someone who steps up and creates something last minute if someone needs to drop out. If you responded that you’re willing to pinch hit that doesn’t mean you’ll have to, we asked as a precaution just in case a pinch hitter is needed! Secret Sankta FAQ cont Can I drop out? Of course - you come first! Please don’t feel bad if you end up needing to drop out! Simply take a ticket on the server or let us know as soon as possible so we can assign a pinch hitter. Can non-members participate? Yes! If you have a friend who isn't on the server they can sign up as long as they have a tumblr or a bsky account—they don't need to join the server! They can reach out to us through those alternatives! Disclaimer By signing up for this event you acknowledge that the nature and medium of the gift is up to the discretion of the gifter and may vary from your expectations. You also accept the rules that had been put in place by the Moderator Team.
November 12, 2023 at 8:42 PM