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[Cirram55]

But Sten has the power of Charm! How many can claim the same? 

Anyway, I don't think we're supposed to really take it litterally, it's probably more like "You drank dragon blood? Boom boom pow supermegafoxyamesome yeah, you're special now!"
I mean: Aurelian Titus can shoot lightnings from his eyes! How fancy is that?

Perhaps it's Aldenon the Wise?

Aldenon would make sense, the time is indeed correct. And it was before Calenhad started recruiting allies, which means Aldenon still wasn't pissed or felt betrayed.
Sten probably refers to him as a witch because he was an atheist and an apostate.

Modifié par Cirram55, 28 mars 2013 - 07:57 .

[Priisus]

Is there any sort of definite confirmation that Alistair IS actually Marric's son in any of the comics? But then Yevanna does want his blood, doesn't she? (and I think these witches can't get this wrong... if they want the blood so badly)

This "Fiona's son is another guy" talk is making me wonder about Alistair's own heritage >.> Marric for all his love and all seems to be interpreted as sleeping with any elf wench he comes across lol...

[ladyofpayne]

I hope we will know Alistair is Fiona's son or not.

[R2s Muse]

Priisus wrote...

Is there any sort of definite confirmation that Alistair IS actually Marric's son in any of the comics? But then Yevanna does want his blood, doesn't she? (and I think these witches can't get this wrong... if they want the blood so badly)

This "Fiona's son is another guy" talk is making me wonder about Alistair's own heritage >.> Marric for all his love and all seems to be interpreted as sleeping with any elf wench he comes across lol...

Hmm, agree, I guess I wouldn't expect Flemeth et al. to want Alistair's blood if he weren't Maric's son, but then... it's Flemeth, so who knows. LOL The comics seem to take his Theirin bloodline as a given, but I haven't scrutinized them for this point.

On Maric's wild oat sowing... I actually didn't get the impression that he was running around Ferelden 'sharing' a lot. Yeah, he sleeps with an elf lady once in each book, so he's two for two, but that's also a very small sample size.   Learning the truth about Fiona's kid I would hope would also shed some light on the nature of Maric's relationship with Goldanna's mom. Was he 'preying' on the staff or did that even happened?

I hope we get to see him as a character for at least a little bit before his inevitable death at the end of the series.

[TheJediSaint]

ladyofpayne wrote...

I hope we will know Alistair is Fiona's son or not.

Because Alistair isn't enough of a special snowflake.

[ElitePinecone]

Interesting read, though cliffhangers are always the worst things.

[MisterJB]

Cirram55 wrote...

Perhaps it's Aldenon the Wise?

Aldenon would make sense, the time is indeed correct. And it was before Calenhad started recruiting allies, which means Aldenon still wasn't pissed or felt betrayed.
Sten probably refers to him as a witch because he was an atheist and an apostate.

I'm not sure where people are seeing a man at all. Round brests, altough partially covered by the cloak, a thin waist with wider hips whereas Calenhad's are of the same size. It's clearly a woman.
Plus, the golden eyes hint at Flemeth. She has likely been planning whatever comes next for centuries.

Modifié par MisterJB, 28 mars 2013 - 05:52 .

[Cirram55]

MisterJB wrote...

Cirram55 wrote...

Perhaps it's Aldenon the Wise?

Aldenon would make sense, the time is indeed correct. And it was before Calenhad started recruiting allies, which means Aldenon still wasn't pissed or felt betrayed.
Sten probably refers to him as a witch because he was an atheist and an apostate.

I'm not sure where people are seeing a man at all. Round brests, altough partially covered by the cloak, a thin waist with wider hips whereas Calenhad's are of the same size. It's clearly a woman.
Plus, the golden eyes hint at Flemeth. She has likely been planning whatever comes next for centuries.

Nah, you may be right. This picture is much clearer, and her breast much more visible.
And that sort of... drapery? between her legs is identical to Yavana's and Flemeth's.

Modifié par Cirram55, 28 mars 2013 - 06:05 .

[Silfren]

Priisus wrote...

Is there any sort of definite confirmation that Alistair IS actually Marric's son in any of the comics? But then Yevanna does want his blood, doesn't she? (and I think these witches can't get this wrong... if they want the blood so badly)

This "Fiona's son is another guy" talk is making me wonder about Alistair's own heritage >.> Marric for all his love and all seems to be interpreted as sleeping with any elf wench he comes across lol...

Well, Alistair not being Fiona's son has nothing to do with his being Maric's.  Personally I think it's well and truly confirmed that he definitely is Maric's boy.  I don't think this has ever been in doubt.  What's been deliberately left unanswered is whether he's Fiona's.  Personally I don't believe she is is mother, not given how the whole thing with Goldanna went down.  But the writers refusing to confirm Fiona as Alistair's mother (as of last I heard, anyway) speaks volumes. 

I hardly think that Maric sleeping with exactly two elf women, quite a few years apart, can be equated to sleeping with every elf woman he comes across, especially when it doesn't involve his being promiscuous--he was in love with the first elf woman, Katriel, and he slept with Fiona out of loneliness.  That's not quite a case for claiming he'll sleep with any elf woman he sees.

Modifié par Silfren, 28 mars 2013 - 09:09 .

[TEWR]

I'm not sure where people are seeing a man at all.

In my defense, I haven't actually read the comics. I just know the major details of what happens, more or less.

Round brests, altough partially covered by the cloak, a thin waist with wider hips whereas Calenhad's are of the same size. It's clearly a woman.

Or Aldenon's sexy and he knows it. Look at that body!

[Sylvianus]

David Gaider wrote...

Willowhugger wrote...

I confess, I applaud David Gaider for inserting a positive trans character. That's like the last taboo left to writers.

Kudos.

Thanks! I'm very pleased with how Maevaris turned out, and with how eager the rest of the team was in getting her in there. I didn't want to "announce" what she was-- but simply have a character who was present for reasons beyond her transgender identity.

Kudo. It felt very natural within the story. Clear and subtil at the same time. And this is why it was so good there. Nice revelation and nice surprise with the "  I don't want you to see me like this ". I don't like Serenditipity at all, but I like Maevaris. She is for me the first positive trans character.

Otherwise, I quite liked the fact that Calenhad was a reaver unlike a few people. Personally, he striked me as too " noble "  for my taste when I read the codex. Now he appears to be more interesting.

And I agree, Maric is awesome, or was.

Modifié par Sylvianus, 29 mars 2013 - 06:50 .

[Brockololly]

I can't recall but do we have any info regarding Flemeth's history and backstory such that she even was around when Calenhad was around? Was it ever mentioned around what Age she supposedly became "Flemeth"? I'm just trying to remember if Morrigan gave any specifics when she recounted the (possible) story of how Flemeth became Flemeth in Origins.

[Cirram55]

She supposedly became the Flemeth we know of in the Tower Age, around the third Blight, IIRC. So it's definitely possible for her to have known Calenhad (Exalted Age).

[Reznore57]

For Flemeth :3:0 Towers:

" Flemeth is born in the village of Highever. Betrayed by her husband, Bann Conobar, Flemeth was possessed by a powerful spirit. She became an abomination and fled into the Korcari Wilds. There she brooded and plotted for 100 years, uniting the Chasind tribes under her dominion. During this time, she stole men from the Alamarri tribes so she could beget many daughters. Her daughters were twisted, horrific creatures that could kill a man with fear. When she was ready, an army led by Flemeth’s daughters—the “Witches of the Wilds”—emerged from the swamps and struck against the Fereldan people. All seemed lost until the hero, Cormac, emerged. Cormac led an army of Alamarri men and Orzammar dwarves against Flemeth’s army. Many great battles resulted in the Chasind being destroyed and the witches burned, including Flemeth, though legend claims that she and her witches still exist to this day. "from The DA:O guide.

And Calenhad was born in 5.20 Exalted Age.
So 200 years apart ...

[elfdwarf]

that rumor or what the bards say

[MisterJB]

Sure but it's partially corroborated by Morrigan who was told by Flemeth that she became what she is before Ferelden was called such which means before Calenhad united the primitive tribes.

[Priisus]

Silfren wrote...

Well, Alistair not being Fiona's son has nothing to do with his being Maric's.  Personally I think it's well and truly confirmed that he definitely is Maric's boy.  I don't think this has ever been in doubt.  What's been deliberately left unanswered is whether he's Fiona's.  Personally I don't believe she is is mother, not given how the whole thing with Goldanna went down.  But the writers refusing to confirm Fiona as Alistair's mother (as of last I heard, anyway) speaks volumes.  

I hardly think that Maric sleeping with exactly two elf women, quite a few years apart, can be equated to sleeping with every elf woman he comes across, especially when it doesn't involve his being promiscuous--he was in love with the first elf woman, Katriel, and he slept with Fiona out of loneliness.  That's not quite a case for claiming he'll sleep with any elf woman he sees.

The Marric with elves comments are meant to be sarcasm... well sarcasm to the best of my best ability at 2 a.m. The only thing is with "Alistair might not be Fiona's son" discussion means that Maric might have 3 sons from 3 different women and messed around with at least 4 women... Just seems a little too much you know ... Although I still believes he truly loves Katriel and to a certain extent... Rowan.

I'm curious as to whether the comics will affect DA3 in some way...

[Renmiri1]

Took some screenies from my comic
 drinnking dragon's blood

 Dragonfire powers


and this one that is already in the thread
 King Marric being bloodsucked by egg of doom

Modifié par Renmiri1, 04 avril 2013 - 03:59 .

[Cirram55]

Renmiri1 wrote...

I just noticed: why is Maric hanging by an ouroboros? Is it supposed to mean something?

[The Spirit of Dance]

Just read the first issue of this UWS and loved that thing(read an issue that a fellow DA fan bought). I may buy all 3 issues when they are all out.

[Renmiri1]

Cirram55 wrote...

Renmiri1 wrote...

I just noticed: why is Maric hanging by an ouroboros? Is it supposed to mean something?

Dunno, it seemed oddly familiar though. Didn't Full Metal Alchemyst have some contraption like that ?

[embraceternity]

I made a horribly-delicious mistake right before reading the new comic. I was on a 7 hour plane ride, had been re-reading The Stolen Throne for the last week. I had juuuust finished the book once more, and I was neck-high in Maric/Rowan/Loghain feels. Especially Maric, since "the moment" between him and Katriel was so fresh in my memory, which seems to be a pivotal moment in his transformation from Prince Maric to Maric the Savior. I'd spent about 5 minutes just sitting in my seat, staring out the window, thinking about Maric in this book, "The Calling", and wondering what the hell happeened to that poor, charismatic man.

Which then reminded me, I bought the newest comic the day before to read on the plane!

So I eagerly rummaged through my bag, pulled it out, and immediately became engrossed in.

I absolutely adored the transgender touch. I recalled David mentioning being very interested in making an at least somewhat-important character being trans, from the Mark of the Assassin panel in NYCC in 2011. Ever since then, I'd been eagerly awaiting for this day. I thought Mae was perfect, and I wanted to give her the biggest hug and kiss on the cheeks.

The story was so interesting, I was so enthralled in what was going to happen next, and...and, oh maker. Maric? MARIC, WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU?!

In the span of 15 minutes, I'd seen young, naive Maric transform into Maric the Savior, and then.... THIS FATE? I love plot twists like this, and my being neck-high in Maric feels already became a flood that almost drowned me in that very plane ride. I will forever love that I accidentally had just been seeing Maric in his glory-moment, into what's....become of him. I have my next issue pre-ordered, and I cannot WAIT to find out more! I think I'll re-read The Calling until then~

Modifié par embraceternity, 05 avril 2013 - 01:23 .

[Fredward]

The witch does look awfully masculine. I mean except for the narrow waist and the weird drape thing. The shoulders are really wide and the boobs(?) look more like pecs. It's a pretty confusing picture. Then again it took me like 5 minutes to figure out Mae was transgender so don't mind me. xp

[Rodia Driftwood]

I can't possibly keep up with all these f*cking comics, books and whatnot..

[Renmiri1]

embraceternity wrote...

I made a horribly-delicious mistake right before reading the new comic. I was on a 7 hour plane ride, had been re-reading The Stolen Throne for the last week. I had juuuust finished the book once more, and I was neck-high in Maric/Rowan/Loghain feels. Especially Maric, since "the moment" between him and Katriel was so fresh in my memory, which seems to be a pivotal moment in his transformation from Prince Maric to Maric the Savior. I'd spent about 5 minutes just sitting in my seat, staring out the window, thinking about Maric in this book, "The Calling", and wondering what the hell happeened to that poor, charismatic man.

*** snip ***

think I'll re-read The Calling until then~

Same here, I adored The Calling / Stolen Throne arc for Maric. And Loghain / Rowan what a tragic story...

DAO did NOT make justice to Loghain, he went from noble man and strategic genius to bushy eyed insane villain  and - cruelty of cruelties - a guy who completely misjudges the tactical / strategic threat Blight / Archdemons and Wardens are. Didn't seem at all like the Stolen Throne guy.