Welcome to The Courtyard

Beneath the open sky where the castle corridors meet lies a cobblestone sanctuary - the true heart of the From The Pleiades community. If your destination is already clear, choose your path below to step inside. If you prefer to wander & need guidance, keep scrolling to preview the magic waiting within each room.

GREAT HALL STUDY COMMON ROOM

Fandom News & Shop Updates

The Great Hall

Step through the heavy oak doors into the grand, historic center of our castle grounds. The Great Hall operates as the official voice of our realm, acting as a public forum where news from distant corners of the fandom universe arrives. Within these high walls, we debut our primary dispatches: breaking fandom news, major shop announcements, upcoming collection previews, lookbooks showcasing our newest designs, & more. It is the architectural anchor of the castle, built to keep you informed & aligned with every major milestone of our journey. Read on to catch up on the latest proclamations.
Cross the threshold

Owner & Artist’s Musings

The Study

Follow the cobblestone just past the fountain to my personal sanctuary. The Study is a quiet, low-pressure corner where my creative process meets my inner fangirl. Instead of long, formal articles, this space acts as a living mood board & casual diary. Here, I’ll share quick behind-the-scenes snippets from my desk, visual inspirations, what I'm currently into, & midnight thoughts on the fandoms & characters I love. Pull up a chair & see what’s inspiring me this week.
Knock quietly

Community & Creator features

The Common Room

Slip away from the bustling courtyard & step into the warmth of our collaborative gathering space. The Common Room is the heart of our community, the Order of The Pleiades, belonging entirely to the voices of The Astral Keep (our fans) & The Spellcasters (our creators). Within these walls, you will discover guest writings: unique fan perspectives, interviews & special features highlighting our Spellcasters, & vibrant community spotlights. It is a sanctuary built to connect, inspire, & celebrate the shared magic that brings us all together.
Join the gathering

Visitor & Reader Guidelines

RULES OF THE COURTYARD

Whether you are staying up to date on fandom news & shop updates in The Great Hall, visiting the Owner & Artist in The Study, or hanging out with fellow fans & creators in The Common Room, our halls are designed as an atmospheric sanctuary for all. To keep it safe, welcoming, & enjoyable for everyone, we ask anyone participating to honor the following rules:

1. BE COURTEOUS

Treat fellow visitors, fans, & creators with respect. Differing opinions, theories, & creative interpretations make for rich discussion, but personal attacks, harassment, discrimination, elitism, or hostility will not be tolerated anywhere in The Courtyard.

2. ALL COMMENTS ARE MODERATED

To protect our community from spam, bot links, & toxicity - all comments across The Great Hall, The Study, & The Common Room are reviewed & approved by our team before appearing publicly on the site. Please allow 24–48 hours for your note to clear moderation.

3. KEEP IT SFW & APPROPRIATE

All discussions, comments, & interactions must remain Safe For Work (SFW). Explicit, NSFW, or graphic language, media, & themes will be rejected during moderation.

4. AN ESCAPE FROM REAL-WORLD DISCOURSE

The Courtyard is built as a sanctuary for art, lore, fandom, & creativity. Please leave real-world politics & news, divisive debates, & real-life negativity outside the castle gates.

5. RESPECT ALL SHIPS, STORIES, & ART

Across all three blogs, we celebrate a wide variety of fandoms, tropes, original art, & character pairings. Ship discourse, fan-policing, or harassment over personal preferences will result in rejected comments. If a post, design, or trope isn't your cup of tea, simply scroll past.

6. TAG YOUR SPOILERS

If your comment touches on major plot twists or spoilers for recent media releases (books, films, shows, games, etc.) - please include a clear [SPOILER WARNING] tag at the beginning of the comment so others can read safely.

The archivists and moderation team retain full authority to moderate comments, remove posts, or restrict access to any individual across The Courtyard blogs (The Great Hall, The Study, The Common Room) to preserve the safety & spirit of our community.