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[PronatorTeres]

I've read that Morrigan is an ancient Goddess of Death, according to Irish Druid tradition. Hence, I believe that Morrigan in Dragon Age could be an Old God herself, in addition to carrying the spirit of an Old God within her child (Dark Ritual Ending). Or Morrigan might actually be a high dragon by nature, not just a human with shapeshifting abilities. What does everyone else think?

[Taleroth]

I think Morrigan is exactly what she appears to be.

[The Angry One]

Taleroth wrote...

I think Morrigan is exactly what she appears to be.

An evil witch?

[Bullets McDeath]

I'm familiar with the myth as well. There's also certain parallels to Morgana Le Fay, as well. It's just referential, though, I don't think she is an Old God herself.

[marshalleck]

I think the writers wouldn't blow out the whole story arc of the games with such an obvious connection. At least I really hope they wouldn't. <_<

Also, I'd be very skeptical of any "druid tradition" you may come across, especially if it's on the internet.

Modifié par marshalleck, 05 décembre 2009 - 02:52 .

[DeathWyrmNexus]

I wouldn't expect an old god to be that squishy...

[Sir Ulrich Von Lichenstien]

As far as I am aware all of the old gods are tainted, the last remaining two in slumber in the deeps of the underground.



One of my theories I do have is that I think that Flemeth and Morrigan do have some connection to the Tevinter Imperium of old and the reason they want the essence of the old god is to bring the world back to the way things were back before the first blight began and the remaining gods fell silent when the Tevinter Imperium was a major power in the world.

[bejamus]

The Angry One wrote...

Taleroth wrote...

I think Morrigan is exactly what she appears to be.

An evil witch?

Some sort of sneaky witch-thief!

[Nyaore]

Sir Ulrich Von Lichenstien wrote...

As far as I am aware all of the old gods are tainted, the last remaining two in slumber in the deeps of the underground.

One of my theories I do have is that I think that Flemeth and Morrigan do have some connection to the Tevinter Imperium of old and the reason they want the essence of the old god is to bring the world back to the way things were back before the first blight began and the remaining gods fell silent when the Tevinter Imperium was a major power in the world.

From my understanding of the codex they only become tainted when the Darkspawn happen upon them, not before then. Once they receive the taint, they arise and lead a Blight on the surface. Then again the codex can be rather confusing in these regards.

[Morganlafey]

Morrigan isn't the only mythological reference in the game... Check out Andraste.

[CarlSpackler]

outlaworacle wrote...

I'm familiar with the myth as well. There's also certain parallels to Morgana Le Fay, as well. It's just referential, though, I don't think she is an Old God herself.

I believe I remember reading a post somewhere that David Gaider admitted to drawing upon Morgana le Fay as a partial inspiration for Morrigan.  Make of that what you will.

For my part, it does raise all manner of question regarding her "offer" and what possible future storylines Gaider has in mind for miss Morrigan.

[David Gaider]

Morrigan is a name I took from a character a friend of mine had in a game I ran years ago. She might have gotten it from the Celtic goddess, I don't know, but I just liked the name.

Unless you'd prefer to think that there is added meaning behind the name choice, in which case I must say that is very canny of me.

Modifié par David Gaider, 05 décembre 2009 - 03:56 .

[CarlSpackler]

David Gaider wrote...

Morrigan is a name I took from a character a friend of mine had in a game I ran years ago. She might have gotten it from the Celtic goddess, I don't know, but I just liked the name.

Unless you'd prefer to think that there is added meaning behind the name choice, in which case I must say that is very canny of me.

Very, and given some of the Tolkien influence.... its hard not to look for the meaning behind every name.  Sorry, perhaps reading a bit much... or perhaps the spanish red is talking a bit too much. 

[Ulicus]

David Gaider wrote...

Morrigan is a name I took from a character a friend of mine had in a game I ran years ago. She might have gotten it from the Celtic goddess, I don't know, but I just liked the name.

Unless you'd prefer to think that there is added meaning behind the name choice, in which case I must say that is very canny of me.

Yeah, I'd prefer to think that there's added meaning.

Especially given the plethora of names and situations drawn from Celtic mythology in the game. You can't tell me that the Conobar/Flemeth/Oisen story wasn't at least partially inspired by the Conchobhar/Deidre/Naoise one. Well, you can, but I won't believe you.

[circa89]

marshalleck wrote...

I think the writers wouldn't blow out the whole story arc of the games with such an obvious connection. At least I really hope they wouldn't. <_<

Also, I'd be very skeptical of any "druid tradition" you may come across, especially if it's on the internet.

Well she's more of an Evil variant, and aren't Druids in D&D style play always supposed to be True Neutral?

[marshalleck]

What does that have to do with my post? Did you quote the wrong person?

If you're really curious about druids in D&D then it depends on what version you're playing, but no, druids don't always have to be true neutral.

I was refering to wicca/new age/neopagan "druid tradition" that makes all kinds of wild claims about mythical figures, and warning to not read too much into those.

Modifié par marshalleck, 05 décembre 2009 - 04:33 .

[Maria Caliban]

The Angry One wrote...

Taleroth wrote...

I think Morrigan is exactly what she appears to be.

An evil witch?

That'd be it.

[CoM Solaufein]

Morrigan of the Arthurian legends.

[catpurple7899]

Morrigan is just a **** with a big part of the story!