This is my very first posting in a blog, of any kind. I do not have "blog etiquette" down yet but I am hoping I will be tolerated just the same. I would like to read feedback on a topic of mage freedom, especially as it relates to a romanced Fenris.
In thinking about the mage struggle, I have always thought that the story to support mage freedom was missing something in the story telling. Anders character actually is a poor example of supporting mage freedom, his personal struggle was written well enough, but the larger picture of mage freedom was not fully fleshed out. I actually believe Ferris's story does a better job. I believe a conversation with Hawke and Fenris would have led to a better understanding / support for mage freedom. I am prefacing the fact I am not a writer, an intellectual or anything like that so forgive the format it is just easier for me to visualize it as a conversation between Hawke and Fenris.
I visualize Hawke having this conversation, in the 3rd Act after completing his Alone quest and solidifying his "love for his Hawke".
"Fenris, I want to talk to you about supporting me in changing the Chantry. You and I agree on many things when it comes to mages. I agree mages should be trained to properly use mage and be responsible for the use and abuse of magic, I agree that mages who use magic to hurt, manipulate or otherwise harm innocents should be held accountable as anyone else would, I believe as you and the Chantry does that mages should be monitored to ensure they do not fall prey to the influence of demons. I do not agree that a mage should be taken away from a family and placed in a life of confinement for fear of what a mage can do. A mage placed in the Chantry can never be free to prove themselves or be free to make the world better. A mage placed in this environment also does not prevent the influence of demons, the risk is still there. I believe there is a better way to embrace the gift of magic and those who wield it. It will take the courage to change both the chantry and mages. A mage can be a deadly force but so can any man, elf or dwarf. Think of Logain. His betrayal led to the deaths of thousands of Fereldens in both the blight and the civil war. He paid the price for his betrayal, but the damage he caused did not call for the imprisonment of all warriors or political leaders. An individual was dangerous just like an individual mage can be dangerous. We should not live in a world where every mage is deemed dangerous for the acts of other mages.
Fenris, I love that you make me a better mage, your experience at the hands of horrible man who was a mage makes me want to fight harder to keep individuals like him held accountable so that no one experiences what you have endured. I want mages to be responsible for their magic. I want mages to make positive contributions.
The Chantry and Templar's today do not distinguish between good and bad mages, all mages are bad in their eyes. All mages are Danarius in their eyes. If you still feel all mages should be imprisoned by the Chantry then I ask you to take me to the gallows. I will surrender willingly. "
I envision Fenris realizing the impact of what would happen to his Hawke and see/feel torn. It doesn't change the ending but then again nothing Hawke really does changes the ending but it can have an impact on Fenris and it works even if Hawke is not a mage by suggesting what if they had a child in the future who was a mage. It is just one of many thoughts I have on Fenris.
. I am hoping the second tier armour also has a look of awesome. If there is second tier, now I have to go check. I find the armour for mage and warrior fit M!hawke kinda like the first rogue item in the first item pack did, and I always felt that armour made my Fem Hawke look fat, so I am concerned that it will frump up my females in this one too. All the companions stuff is pretty cool and now with both sets they all have a ring and necklace. So spoiled.
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thanks for posting the screenshots!
