These are pretty interesting snippets... I like that Dorian is a mentor of sorts to the Inquisitor in these... that should make for an interesting first playthrough. With heavily scripted dialogues, it's difficult to predict how things will turn out, but hopefully the game will let you play into that, at least a little.
Yeah, I just really like Dorian's character. I kind of envision these little snippets as filling in and fleshing out some of the time spent between Dorian and the Inquisitor.
In regards to the discussions about magic distribution in the party, my personal input on the subject: I would personally go with Dorian as electricity, Vivienne as ice and Solas as fire.
To me, Vivienne is all about focus and poise. I've always associated these traits with ice. Vivienne can be just as brutal as winter, and I love that about her. You have to be careful with her because she doesn't entertain the idea of mercy, should you call her a foe. I also love the idea of her quick-freezing enemies with the flick of a wrist!
Solas is introverted and reserved, but as he's described as "scotch bonnet candies" I imagine he can be quite explosive. Coupled with his self-teaching, I've always seen fire as something quite easy to conjure but extremely difficult to control, which has given him a greater opportunity to temper his spirit. This would show the level of discipline an apostate like Solas would have to exert in order to stay hidden for as long as he has.
As for Dorian, I love the idea of him primarily using electricity spells because he's been fascinated by them from a young age. There's something primal and wild in that sort of magic, and it's like his way of letting loose in a manner acceptable to his peers while he's studying. It is an extension of his divorce from the rigid traditions of Tevinter - he simply cannot be held by a society that condemns him, just as lightning cannot fully be mastered by a mage.
...And now everyone knows I spend waaay too much time considering how I spec my mages.
From what we got from the developers...
Cassandra: an extremely crusty baguette
Varric: beef bourguignon
Vivienne: ortolan bunting
Iron Bull: rump roast (for size) or chili dog (for "deliciously bad decisions")
Blackwall: rump roast "but only if you're the gravy" (citation needed)
Solas: Scotch bonnet candies
Sera: tequila and skittles (uncertain if this actually pertains to her)
...We never really did find out what food-stuffs the writers had assigned Dorian (and Cole), did we?
That's too bad...
So, we should think it up ourselves, I suppose?
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In regards to the discussions about magic distribution in the party, my personal input on the subject: I would personally go with Dorian as electricity, Vivienne as ice and Solas as fire.
To me, Vivienne is all about focus and poise. I've always associated these traits with ice. Vivienne can be just as brutal as winter, and I love that about her. You have to be careful with her because she doesn't entertain the idea of mercy, should you call her a foe. I also love the idea of her quick-freezing enemies with the flick of a wrist!
Solas is introverted and reserved, but as he's described as "scotch bonnet candies" I imagine he can be quite explosive. Coupled with his self-teaching, I've always seen fire as something quite easy to conjure but extremely difficult to control, which has given him a greater opportunity to temper his spirit. This would show the level of discipline an apostate like Solas would have to exert in order to stay hidden for as long as he has.
As for Dorian, I love the idea of him primarily using electricity spells because he's been fascinated by them from a young age. There's something primal and wild in that sort of magic, and it's like his way of letting loose in a manner acceptable to his peers while he's studying. It is an extension of his divorce from the rigid traditions of Tevinter - he simply cannot be held by a society that condemns him, just as lightning cannot fully be mastered by a mage.
...And now everyone knows I spend waaay too much time considering how I spec my mages.
Interesting! To continue with the idea of Dorian being electricity: lightning is a primal force that is highly unpredictable. You expect ice in cold places and fire in hot places, but lightning can strike anywhere at any time. Even on a perfectly clear day, lightning can strike. That would add an element of unpredictability to Dorian that would go well with his rebelling against his homeland. Maybe he is the tranquil fury type? That would go well with lightning too.
You have convinced me, Dorian will get lightning.
(Now watch, all the primal magic will be in one tree and it will be impossibly to give him electricity without also giving him ice and fire.)
Interesting! To continue with the idea of Dorian being electricity: lightning is a primal force that is highly unpredictable. You expect ice in cold places and fire in hot places, but lightning can strike anywhere at any time. Even on a perfectly clear day, lightning can strike. That would add an element of unpredictability to Dorian that would go well with his rebelling against his homeland. Maybe he is the tranquil fury type? That would go well with lightning too.
Ooh, that's a great addition! I'll have to add that to my characterization notes. I really love the idea of Dorian as "tranquil fury."
You have convinced me, Dorian will get lightning.
(Now watch, all the primal magic will be in one tree and it will be impossibly to give him electricity without also giving him ice and fire.)
Don't you dare say that. 
Luckily, they already show fire, Ice and lightning being in different trees.You have convinced me, Dorian will get lightning.
(Now watch, all the primal magic will be in one tree and it will be impossibly to give him electricity without also giving him ice and fire.)
As much as I like the statement I NEVER wanna see Dorian and Tranquil in the same sentence. I mean can you imagine if.....no my mind refuses to entertain such horrible thoughts.
-.-
I didn't even think of that. 
Umm... he's dormant fury? No, that would be Solas. Ooh! I got it! He's 'the eye of the storm'! Because it's quiet in the center but around everything is getting torn apart. How's that? And it would match the Inquisition logo and everything...
As much as I like the statement I NEVER wanna see Dorian and Tranquil in the same sentence. I mean can you imagine if.....no my mind refuses to entertain such horrible thoughts.
-.-
NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE.
I didn't even think of that.
Why does Dorian have a dotted circle on his butt cheek?
Why does Dorian have a dotted circle on his butt cheek?
Bite mark?
Wow, that pic... I've never used a red headed pc before but... yeah 
I present to you, Water Magic!
*snip*
Approval +10
I'm going Ice magic for Dorian, Fire for Vivienne and Electricity for Solas. Knight Enchanter for Inquisitor.
I shaved my mustache off today. I suddenly feel cold. Dorian. Where are you Dorian? My face!
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