Renly Baratheon/Loras Tyrell

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Pairing
Pairing: Renly Baratheon/Loras Tyrell
Alternative name(s): Lorenly, Bambi
Gender category: Slash
Fandom: Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire
Canonical?: Yes
Prevalence: Common
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Renly Baratheon/Loras Tyrell, also known as Lorenly, is the slash pairing of Renly Baratheon and Loras Tyrell in the A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones fandoms. They have a canonical relationship.

It’s so tragic that they didn’t get to grow old together because they were nearly the only romance in the books that made both parties happy

Renly x Loras dynamics - gameofthronesrenlyxlorasforever[1]

Canon

At the beginning of the series Renly and Loras are in a relationship, but keep it a secret because of the prevailing views of the time, although many people suspect. After King Robert dies and the legitimacy of his children is questioned, Renly declares himself King, marries Loras' sister Margaery, and amasses an army. One of five contenders for the throne. During all this Loras is by his side as adviser and member of his King's guard. Before battle Stannis tries to broker a deal with Renly, but Renly refuses his terms. Stannis uses blood magic to create a shadow daemon, who kills Renly.

Tyrion: What of love?

Loras: When the sun has set, no candle can replace it.

canon, A Storm of Swords

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  • Pastfic: exploring how they met and began their relationship
  • Canon Divergence AU: varies, but may include Renly making an agreement with Stannis, Renly losing the battle against his brother and being imprisoned or made to take the black
  • Modern AU: modern setting, where Renly and Loras are free to explore their realtionship
  • Renly lives: Renly does not die, or he is resurrected by magic
  • Threesome: although rare threesome fics can be found, and usually involve Margaery, most likely because of a suggestion Margaery made on the television series
  • Side Pairing: a popular secondary pairing, especially in stories focusing on Stannis, Robert, Margaery or Brienne

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  • Game of Thrones with Andrea Schirmenti as Loras Tyrell and Valerio Grutta as Renly Baratheon

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