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[ElitePinecone]

At this point, I think he's realized that nothing he does will ever be quite good enough for his family, which is pretty sad in all honesty. Really makes me feel for the guy.

 

Yeah, which explains the supposed cynicism and tinge of bitterness. 

 

(I think if anything it'd be even *more* upsetting if your family was prepared to accept your sexuality through gritted teeth only because you'd become a conduit to influencing another powerful figure. Dorian becomes something like a pawn or a tool then, and not a son.)

 

I know it's hardly unprecedented even in the DA series to see families exploit their children's marriages and relationships for political purposes, but part of me still finds it really problematic.

[Hellion Rex]

Yeah, which explains the supposed cynicism and tinge of bitterness.

(I think if anything it'd be even *more* upsetting if your family was prepared to accept your sexuality through gritted teeth only because you'd become a conduit to influencing another powerful figure. Dorian becomes something like a pawn or a tool then, and not a son.)

I know it's hardly unprecedented even in the DA series to see families exploit their children's marriages and relationships for political purposes, but part of me still finds it really problematic.

Jesus, I definitely don't blame him for getting the hell out Tevinter.

And I can easily see the parents willing to accept Dorian if he was in a relationship with a powerful Inquisitor, particularly a mage one.

[outatime]

Jesus, I definitely don't blame him for getting the hell out Tevinter.

And I can easily see the parents willing to accept Dorian if he was in a relationship with a powerful Inquisitor, particularly a mage one.

 

Add human to that list, and you might be right. Powerful mage inquisitor or not, I doubt they'd be okay with it if he showed up with an elf or qunari.

[Rayndorn]

Add human to that list, and you might be right. Powerful mage inquisitor or not, I doubt they'd be okay with it if he showed up with an elf or qunari.

Oooohh. Romancing Dorian with a Qunari. The sizzling drama back home would be delicious!

[Lucy Glitter]

Obviously, that would also be a response option. That, or having the Inquisitor make a comment along the lines of  "Really? Personally, I find you far more distracting than they are."
 
Oh God.  My ideas of my Inquisitor flirting are all so bad. This is why I would love to have Dorian make the first move.

Haha I think that's a great come-on!

[Hellion Rex]

Add human to that list, and you might be right. Powerful mage inquisitor or not, I doubt they'd be okay with it if he showed up with an elf or qunari.

 

 

Oooohh. Romancing Dorian with a Qunari. The sizzling drama back home would be delicious!

Romance with a Qunari mage. I'd love to see their reactions!!!

[ElitePinecone]

Add human to that list, and you might be right. Powerful mage inquisitor or not, I doubt they'd be okay with it if he showed up with an elf or qunari.

 

They really need to make an awkward Pavus family dinner DLC.

 

One of the siblings keeps making jokes about oxes to the qunari Inquisitor and Dorian's mother gets progressively drunker until she start telling stories of his theatrical performances as a five-year-old, complete with magical special effects. Halfway through dinner his father optimistically turns up with an eligible Tevinter mage woman, who falls for Iron Bull. 

 

The neighbours are scandalised.

[TheJediSaint]

I don't think Dragon Age is ready for "The In Laws" DLC just yet.

[outatime]

The In-Laws DLC, only $4.99. Includes extra dates, and a perilous mission attempting to navigate a fancy dinner with the in-laws. Just wait until you see the boss fight. More challenging than the actual main story big-bad.

[Joe25]

Yeah, which explains the supposed cynicism and tinge of bitterness. 

 

(I think if anything it'd be even *more* upsetting if your family was prepared to accept your sexuality through gritted teeth only because you'd become a conduit to influencing another powerful figure. Dorian becomes something like a pawn or a tool then, and not a son.)

 

I know it's hardly unprecedented even in the DA series to see families exploit their children's marriages and relationships for political purposes, but part of me still finds it really problematic.

Dorian has such a sad home life. I think we can blame the parents this go round. Just look at them.

 

Dorian's Father: 

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Dorian's mother 

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[Freedheart]

So...Dorian inherited his facial hair from his father.  Did he get his mother's legs? 

[Sixsmith]

Oooohh. Romancing Dorian with a Qunari. The sizzling drama back home would be delicious!

 

Ugh, you just gave me a reason to want to roll two Qunari (Qunaris....?) for Bull and Dorian. Q_Q

 

Well... actually, that's kind of irrelevant, seeing as I'm probably going to romance them multiple times with multiple race and class combinations. And all that fancy crap. In other words, I'm probably going to play this game about 50 times over the course of a month. Dunno if that is even possible.

 

Don't worry, I'll find a way!

[Lee80]

People keep bring up Dorian's parents, and I keep thinking NOPE.  His family is apparently close-minded jerks, lets leave them in Tevinter to rot!  Okay great, thanks!  

 

As for the flirting and such I really do hope Dorian is able to make the first move.  I have no problem making the move myself, but it is nice to have multiple ways of the romance to play out!  Variety is almost always good.

[Dr. Doctor]

I don't think Dragon Age is ready for "The In Laws" DLC just yet.

Dorian: I think that went rather well.

Inquisitor: I don't think that threatening to re-open the Breach over the Imperium would constitute "rather well".

Dorian: It was an excellent bluff, and the green glow was a nice touch.

Inquisitor: I'm glad it made you feel better.

Dorian: Better? I think my father needed to change his pants after that display. It was certainly one of the best family dinners I've had.

[Joe25]

So...Dorian inherited his facial hair from his father.  Did he get his mother's legs? 

I don't know but he did get this.

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[Joe25]

I can't stop laughing.

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[carlo angelo]

I can't stop laughing.

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♪ let's seal the veil rip again~♪

[Ninjasplaycardgames2]

Ugh, you just gave me a reason to want to roll two Qunari (Qunaris....?) for Bull and Dorian. Q_Q

Well... actually, that's kind of irrelevant, seeing as I'm probably going to romance them multiple times with multiple race and class combinations. And all that fancy crap. In other words, I'm probably going to play this game about 50 times over the course of a month. Dunno if that is even possible.

Don't worry, I'll find a way!

i think u should extend those playthroughs over the next few years while waiting for DA4 :v

[revan11exile]

Is there anything on Dorians family like is his Dad or Mom a Magister or an Archon?

[Joe25]

Is there anything on Dorians family like is his Dad or Mom a Magister or an Archon?

We know that they are nobles, but not Magister level nobles in Tevinter.  

[Chrys]

We know that they are nobles, but not Magister level nobles in Tevinter.  

 

Wait, really? Where was that said? I thought we only knew Dorian isn't a magister but nothing about his family.

[Hellion Rex]

We know that they are nobles, but not Magister level nobles in Tevinter.  

Their family is of the social class (the Altus) that are most often drawn upon to become Magisters. I would not be surprised if his mother or father are indeed magisters.

[RedHotElite]

We know that they are nobles, but not Magister level nobles in Tevinter.  

 

I was under the impression that Dorian's parents are magisters by virtue of being part of an Altus bloodline and strictly adhering to Tevinter's social standards, and that Dorian was eligible to become a magister, but no one was willing to elect him to the Magisterium due to his rebelliousness. Unless I've seriously misunderstood Tevinter politics, have missed some sort of confirmation about Dorian and his family, and/or have taken my own headcanon as fact... 

[Joe25]

I was under the impression that Dorian's parents are magisters by virtue of being part of an Altus bloodline and strictly adhering to Tevinter's social standards, and that Dorian was eligible to become a magister, but no one was willing to elect him to the Magisterium due to his rebelliousness. Unless I've seriously misunderstood Tevinter politics, have missed some sort of confirmation about Dorian and his family, and/or have taken my own headcanon as fact... 

So Dorian's parents went to Harvard and Dorian choose to go to Yale. Got it.  

[TheJediSaint]

Their family is of the social class (the Altus) that are most often drawn upon to become Magisters. I would not be surprised if his mother or father are indeed magisters.

By my understanding, the Altus are like the Patricians of ancient Rome and the Magisters like Senators.