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[WolfShapedBullet]

As far as we know we won't see any Female Qunari in game, thus no female qunari romance. Although some believe that David Gaider was technically not lying, by dismissing a Female Qunari but not nescessarily a female Tal'Vashoth.

Now most of the gamers thus far have been pining over the idea of a Female Qunari romance option, but what of the Male Qunari?

Anyone like the idea of that romance? Granted the female option would be less hard (no pun intended) to accept, what with size differences and the whole social working of the Qunari people. I could see it being easier to write a female qunari/tal'vashoth companion that was either die-hard Qun-follower and stretches the rules a bit as she grows a bit warmer to Hawke OR the tal'vashoth, which I think would be a bit bland consider there'd only be a fight for her heart and growth on her part would be minimal in comparsion to a Qunari bending a bit to get closer.

"Qunari don't have "family units". They don't marry or choose partners. Qunari do not even know to whom they are related. A Qunari's "family" are his or her coworkers.Qunari don't generally associate mating with love. They feel love. They have friends. They form emotional bonds with one another. They just don't sleep with each other to express it. And if they do, they get re-educated by the Ben-Hassrath."

But that being said, I don't want it too be easier to write that romance! Many in the fanbase wished that the FemWarden could have romanced the Sten. Hell even Morrigan teased that she was interested! I think that it could be a bit more dynamic in terms of using a Qunari/Tal'vashoth male. guys can get their quasi Sten bromance and the ladies&guys who play Lady Hawke can get their stoic romance option. It would be interesting to write I think, especially with Qunari having a sort of 'sexist' view of women, and the male companion, Qunari or Tal'Vashoth, gets intrigued and more by Lady Hawke.

I personally would like to see a male Qunari/Tal'Vashoth, even though it appears that they will be a main enemy in DA2. Making the Qunari male romanceable would be a plus, considering the few that wanted one and the many that enjoyed Sten/Morrigan banter.

"How strong are human teeth?"-Sten "How strong are my teeth?!"-Morrigan

Those male and female gamers alike who crave a leading force and strong personality other than Hawke may also see the appeal for a Qunari companion, if they aren't interested in a relationship. DAO showed us cutscenes of other character dialogue that didn't directly effect our Warden until later on in game, but how else will we learn more of the Qunari people without a Qunari/Tal"Vashoth companion? More codex entries?

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AIMO : (Not nescessarily an intended fanart for the qunari male LI, but hey!)
TEHNAZZY

Modifié par Oblivionous, 16 septembre 2010 - 01:07 .

[Taleroth]

Okay, very creepy.

[WolfShapedBullet]

And somehow I expected something to that effect as a reply...sigh.

[Anarya]

Well. Considering what Qunari consider love, you pretty much already did romance Sten.

Edit: and you can be assured you mean much more to him than anyone he will ever father children with, so really the only difference is a lack of physical love.

Modifié par Anarya, 09 septembre 2010 - 05:01 .

[Shadow_broker]

I'd prefer a oghren romance

[WolfShapedBullet]

Anarya wrote...

Well. Considering what Qunari consider love, you pretty much already did romance Sten.

Edit: and you can be assured you mean much more to him than anyone he will ever father children with, so really the only difference is a lack of physical love.

Aww snap, that is true!

[Anarya]

I guess a Tal'Vashoth romance is possible, but he would probably have to have grown up outside the Qun or he would still have the same views on romantic love, I would think.



Maybe Qunari have a low libido? If all humans followed the Qun you can bet we wouldn't be able to keep it in our collective pants nearly so well.

[Taleroth]

We have collective pants? Is it like a giant pair that we can all fit in together or do we pass them around taking turns? Because I've not seen them yet and I feel as if I'm being left out.

Modifié par Taleroth, 09 septembre 2010 - 05:10 .

[Anarya]

Taleroth wrote...

We have collective pants? Do we wear them all at the same time or do we pass them around? Because I've not seen them yet.

We lost the pants. They escaped and became schleets. And that, kids, is why humanity is so promiscuous.

Modifié par Anarya, 09 septembre 2010 - 05:10 .

[nightcobra]

Anarya wrote...

I guess a Tal'Vashoth romance is possible, but he would probably have to have grown up outside the Qun or he would still have the same views on romantic love, I would think.

Maybe Qunari have a low libido? If all humans followed the Qun you can bet we wouldn't be able to keep it in our collective pants nearly so well.

hmm, how about a tal'vashoth's child that was raised by humans, elves, or dwarves ?
could end up being an interesting character 

an example of a character that reminds me of this is worf from star trek.

[WolfShapedBullet]

@Anarya I think a Tal'Vashoth romance could work, if written the right way. I think that the Qunari in question could have still been brought up in the Qun, but a particular guideline was the deal breaker. Thus we have a Tal'Vashoth struggling to loosen the beliefs that he already has began to shed off himself.

If the idea of Qunari libido is true then Sten was entirely making up the Qunari...act when he was discussing it with Morrigan, me thinks!

Modifié par Oblivionous, 09 septembre 2010 - 05:12 .

[WolfShapedBullet]

Anarya wrote...

Taleroth wrote...

We have collective pants? Do we wear them all at the same time or do we pass them around? Because I've not seen them yet.

We lost the pants. They escaped and became schleets. And that, kids, is why humanity is so promiscuous.

That's a mighty big schleet. Or a Schleet army?!

Modifié par Oblivionous, 09 septembre 2010 - 05:13 .

[Anarya]

Oblivionous wrote...

@Anarya I think a Tal'Vashoth romance could work, if written the right way. I think that the Qunari in question could have still been brought up in the Qun, but a particular guideline was the deal breaker. Thus we have a Tal'Vashoth struggling to loosen the beliefs that he already has began to shed off himself.

If the idea of Qunari libido is true then Sten was entirely making up the Qunari...act when he was discussing it with Morrigan, me thinks!

He was. He was revenge-teasing. Too lazy to look it up but Mary confirmed this.

[Amedyr]

Anarya wrote...

Well. Considering what Qunari consider love, you pretty much already did romance Sten.

I'm so glad I wasn't drinking anything when I read this.

But you have an excellent point, there! Growing up with the idea that love =/= mating makes them immune to more physical/carnal impulses.

[Anarya]

nightcobra8928 wrote...

Anarya wrote...

I guess a Tal'Vashoth romance is possible, but he would probably have to have grown up outside the Qun or he would still have the same views on romantic love, I would think.

Maybe Qunari have a low libido? If all humans followed the Qun you can bet we wouldn't be able to keep it in our collective pants nearly so well.

hmm, how about a tal'vashoth's child that was raised by humans, elves, or dwarves ?
could end up being an interesting character 

an example of a character that reminds me of this is worf from star trek.

I could see this working with a Worf-like character, maybe. Whether we'll actually see this in-game is a different story, but I mean a Qunari is no weirder than Garrus as a love interest, really. I dunno.

[WolfShapedBullet]

I'd love for there to be an opportunity to have a Tal'Vashoth as a companion. Especially if the reported Qunari invasion happens to become a major aspect of the entire game.Though I'd prefer that they be conscious of the Qun and it's laws, if only so we have a companion that might provide more insight into the inner workings - and maybe dark under belly - of Qunari society. I'd imagine a Tal'Vashoth would have a lot to say about those kinds of things, and would be quick to point out the potential flaws in the Qun that others like Sten wouldn't be able to see. - Nyaore



I like the idea of this kind of male Tal'Vashoth romance option. I think that a Qunari who knows a bit of what his beliefs were going to be, but rejects them for a more 'human' lifestyle would be interesting. But I think it'd (character storyline) lose a bit of it's progression, unless the Tal'Vashoth came to he conclusion that he wants a 'human' lifestyle via Lady Hawke!



Someone should ask David Gaider or Mary Kirby how she'd write a believable Qunari/Tal'Vashoth romance between they and the PC, without being spoilery if need be!

[AtreiyaN7]

I'm not sure about the hot iron poker that Sten mentioned...

[namedforthemoon]

Well, there is a hunky horned-Qunari in the party in the concept art, along with a dwarf (Varric?) so who knows. It might be possible to have a male Qunari LI.

[Zan Mura]

In general I support any romance options with a strong character. Always have. By strong character I don't mean a jerk or a ****, but someone with a presence, personality, attitude and a prowess in combat that make you respect them and their independence. Hence the reason why I loved the Shadow Broker DLC for ME2, what with the evolution of Liara's personality from a modest, meek girl into a strong, powerful and independent yet still sensitive woman.



In that respect, while I completely understand the problem with the lore, if there was a way to make a Qunari romance work, it would probably be great. Physically strong and imposing, with an extremely powerful and strict personality and morale. Too often the romances are risky in that the LI's are unsure and weak. I stress once more that I do not want a power struggle, just mutual respect. It shouldn't always be about your protagonist being the leader of the relationship, taking care for the LI. Why not sometimes have an option where the LI sweeps your feet from under you, rather than the other way around? Where *they* are the charismatic power that just draws you in, instead of you?

[Saibh]

Zan Mura wrote...

Where *they* are the charismatic power that just draws you in, instead of you?

You know, this is an excellent point. While, ulimately, my preferred LI depends on their character, it seems more often than not you are the most intriguing, most interesting, most charismatic person they know, and they're attracted to because of it. That's fine, I mean--there has to be a universal reason why a LI might be attracted to any type of personality--but I can't remember the last time I saw a very strong, almost forceful personality in a LI. I'm not saying he should be overbearing or aggressive, but simply powerful, similar to how people treat the protagonist in BioWare games.

[Ortaya Alevli]

A Qunari romance? Hmm. A stoic giant who thinks he's little more than an ant or bee in his community, doing his duty when it's expected, fathering a child when it's expected. Has no feelings that could be hurt (as Sten puts it), has no notion of flirting. Then along came Hawke, showing him the beauty of genuinely caring for someone else, showing him what he's been missing.

Good thing Sten wasn't serious about Qunari...act. Otherwise, Qunari romance = nonstandard game over.

[Altima Darkspells]

Pfft, male Qunari love interest? If we're not getting a female Qunari LI, might as well not have a male one while we're at it! I know Saibh is with me in not wanting to so much as touch those horny brutes.

[Tootles FTW]

I'm all about a male qunari romance. I wouldn't have wanted to romance Sten, specifically, but I could see the appeal.

When people started buzzing on the forums that they wanted a female qunari LI I was thinking that it would be unlikely for Bioware to include both male & female romanceable qunari in DA2, and for a time I thought they'd probably try and appease the male gamers first. Now that it's confirmed that female qunari are out (sorry guys) it only increases the chances, in my mind, of a male qunari LI.

[Edit] Also, please let him have the horns! 

Modifié par Tootles FTW, 10 septembre 2010 - 06:54 .

[Altima Darkspells]

Tootles FTW wrote...

[Edit] Also, please let him have the horns! 

He probably won't, as part of the reason Qunari were not horned in DA was that they didn't want to make multiple copies of the same helmet.