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[Hazegurl]

I love reading about these shy Inquisitors!    My second Trevelyan is definitely the shy type.  I also headcanon him as a bit insecure cause of the scar on his face.  He's not good at flirting yet people think he is cause he's very clever. I picture the scene where he says "it's not the worst assumption." as him just taking a leap in hopes that Dorian responds, to which Dorian frustrates him by dancing around the matter some more.  In this case Dorian has to be the one that takes the next leap and initiates the kiss.  They both have their own insecurities to work through and they both take their perspective leaps at resolving them.

[FrostDragon]

Nice! Your Lavellan looks really good. I'm jealous.

 

Freckles? Yeah, I've made some red-headed characters before, but they tend to be highly idealized. Blood red hair, smooth ivory skin, etc. This time I thought I'd try making a "realistic ginger" character (pale skin, freckles, green eyes, bright orange hair) just see how that goes. It definitely helped with the more fresh and youthful look I was going for (will post pictures later), but ironically I think it helped pour a little too much of my romantic/sexual shyness into it.

I'm guilty of the same, though it's more of a reddish aburn than ginger so I roll with the smoother complexion over freckles. I would have added scars but it was bugged when I made my Lavellan   I definitely like that dynamic too though. I really wish dialogue allowed for Dorian to be more of the instigator for his romance though, I just imagine my poor elf nearly swallowing his own tongue every other time he tried to flirt with Dorian (though I consider a large part of the more subtle flirting unintentional on his part.)

 

I like seeing what other people do with their elves, and I'm especially amused that so many people have made their mages so similar to mine, for similar reasons.

I am guilty of much restraint from posting my elves a lot as well, I get a wee bit obsessive about them. I have so many pictures its a little concerning.

 

Honestly, though, I just can't see a mage Lavellan in any other way. I mean, no matter your head canon, he can't realistically have had that much experience, and it was likely in a wildly different context. Plus the dynamic of Dorian flirting with an innocent Lavellan until the poor elf just passes out from the blushing is too adorable for words. Far different from my broody Mahariel and his sarcastic Hawke/Fenris-like relationship with Zevran. This dynamic works so well for my head canon and gave me so many plot bunnies I had to chase them down the rabbit hole to write fanfiction.

[d4eaming]

I love reading about these shy Inquisitors!    My second Trevelyan is definitely the shy type.  I also headcanon him as a bit insecure cause of the scar on his face.  He's not good at flirting yet people think he is cause he's very clever. I picture the scene where he says "it's not the worst assumption." as him just taking a leap in hopes that Dorian responds, to which Dorian frustrates him by dancing around the matter some more.  In this case Dorian has to be the one that takes the next leap and initiates the kiss.  They both have their own insecurities to work through and they both take their perspective leaps at resolving them.

 

I agree on the scar. Devhai was attacked by a human when he was younger, his rogue friend saved him, but he is so very self-conscious over it. I imagine it was pretty bad to be so deep and well defined, and I am pretty sure he avoids mirrors because he hates seeing it. I'm just waiting for Dorian to be Dorian and ask about it, not even thinking that it could be something he's sensitive about. Devhai probably thought he was going to lose his eye when it happened (likely the intention of the person who attacked him),

 

I bet it's one of the things that lead to his shyness. More things to headcanon!

[Hazegurl]

I agree on the scar. Devhai was attacked by a human when he was younger, his rogue friend saved him, but he is so very self-conscious over it. I imagine it was pretty bad to be so deep and well defined, and I am pretty sure he avoids mirrors because he hates seeing it. I'm just waiting for Dorian to be Dorian and ask about it, not even thinking that it could be something he's sensitive about. Devhai probably thought he was going to lose his eye when it happened (likely the intention of the person who attacked him),

 

I bet it's one of the things that lead to his shyness. More things to headcanon!

Janos (My Trevelyan) got his scar when a Templar attempted to force himself on him when he was fourteen. I know, cue the angst.    His circle life wasn't terrible or oppressive but it just was an unfortunate event that happened to him which also adds to his insecurity.  I sort of mixed in a touch of Kaidan Alenko's past of having Janos power kick the guy, snapping his neck and killing him. Which caused problems his parents had to sweep under the rug.  I'm currently writing some fan fic that will have Dorian ask about the scar.  Cut the cuddles and love.

[d4eaming]

Janos (My Trevelyan) got his scar when a Templar attempted to force himself on him when he was fourteen. I know, cue the angst.    His circle life wasn't terrible or oppressive but it just was an unfortunate event that happened to him which also adds to his insecurity.  I sort of mixed in a touch of Kaidan Alenko's past of having Janos power kick the guy, snapping his neck and killing him. Which caused problems his parents had to sweep under the rug.  I'm currently writing some fan fic that will have Dorian ask about the scar.  Cut the cuddles and love.

 

Hah. When Devhai got cut, he flung a fireball up in the guy's face, then laid there in horror while the dude was flailing and on fire for a few seconds until his rogue friend caught up and put an arrow in his eye. It was traumatizing for him, he's really not a violent person, and he was fairly young. He got massively scolded for goofing off away from the camp, told how he could have died and how horrible that would have been, and so forth. Cue him withdrawing a bit, becoming more shy and less adventurous. His rogue friend still dragged him around and basically forced him to have some fun now and then, but he got more bookish over time.

 

My Lavellan rogue is the complete opposite. Any scars he has is a fun story of f-cking with the locals, climbing a tree and falling on his butt, roughhousing with his friends. He's slept with quite a few people, men and women (all elves, though, he's not been around too many humans in general). Finding Dorian was like finding the perfect nerdy, adorable, sassy man that he could joke with and not have to worry about it being taken the wrong way.

 

Warrior has only been with one person (male Dalish elf mage). For him, Dorian is the one to try to push his buttons and get a reaction because getting him exasperated is funny. He's protective though, a bit less inclined to joke around, but he's got the confidence that the other two don't. The rogue was ready to jump him, mage is too shy to initiate, my warrior will be more like "you really want to get naked and have some fun? that sounds relaxing."

 

I work 3am to 7am-ish loading boxes onto Fedex trucks 5 days a week, I have nothing else to think about but fiction and video games while I do it

[ERINII]

So, I finally finished my fluff fic

 

http://archiveofouro...g/works/3207500

 

It might be awful :X I always worry about getting characterization right when writing someone else's character, I normally only write my own original stuff, so please don't hate me if it's not awesome.

 

I'm running away now.

 

edit: oh god it's the page opener *flees*

 

I should be heading off but I had to read this first when I noticed it - OH DEAR MAKER this was so adorable I can't even describe it. I absolutely love how in-character Dorian is, I usually can't follow a fic if the characters are too ooc. So this is perfect

 

Please write more ugh

[d4eaming]

I should be heading off but I had to read this first when I noticed it - OH DEAR MAKER this was so adorable I can't even describe it. I absolutely love how in-character Dorian is, I usually can't follow a fic if the characters are too ooc. So this is perfect

 

Please write more ugh

 

Daww thank you. I was really nervous about it, I think I took two weeks to write it. Spent a lot of time thinking about what to have Dorian say so he'd stay in character, or as close as possible. I'm not snarky or sassy at all in real life, so it's a struggle with some characters.

[Fredward]

This isn't really Dorian related but many of you seem to be creative souls so I thought I'd ask: the stuff you create, do they feel more real somehow once you've shared them? It's not even all that important if it's actually read all that much or liked (although us being human those things will always be motivators I think) it's just that action of putting something 'out there' that seems to anchor it somehow more in reality. It now exists outside of your head and that makes it feel more... tangible I suppose?

[d4eaming]

This isn't really Dorian related but many of you seem to be creative souls so I thought I'd ask: the stuff you create, do they feel more real somehow once you've shared them? It's not even all that important if it's actually read all that much or liked (although us being human those things will always be motivators I think) it's just that action of putting something 'out there' that seems to anchor it somehow more in reality. It now exists outside of your head and that makes it feel more... tangible I suppose?

 

I think to an extent, yes. I am working on a novel, part of a longer work, all of original fiction. Writing it down solidifies the characters somewhat. I can go over and over it in my head as much as I like, but until it's actually written, it's still malleable and can change. Very rarely does the scene end up exactly as I imagined it. It morphs as more character traits come to me. I have an entire 3000 word scene I need to change because I "discovered" some more aspects of the world, and the characters in that particular scene, that would work better than the original. I go over how the two main characters (the hero and his protagonist friend/lover) develop their relationship, and until it's written down, it's ever changing and being more refined, dialogue concepts come and go. The hero is reluctant because he has some guilt issues, the protagonist pushes his boundaries because he knows (literally- he's a telepath) that he is interested. Their mutual friend (a telepath/empath) finds the whole thing funny because he knows that if they'd get over their issues, they'd be humping like bunnies. But until it's actually down on paper/digital medium, it's going to change somewhat.

 

So yeah, writing makes it more "real" and gives the characters more concrete personalities, and sets events into stone (As much as they can be, since as the author, I can go back and change anything I want).

 

Sharing it with other people and having it be enjoyed (since I'm actually pretty insecure about my writing) is a bonus. A desirable bonus, but not my primary focus for writing, which is, I have a damn interesting story that I need to get out of my head- because having 7 books worth of fantasy fiction floating around in there is distracting.

[FrostDragon]

My Lavellan rogue is the complete opposite. Any scars he has is a fun story of f-cking with the locals, climbing a tree and falling on his butt, roughhousing with his friends. He's slept with quite a few people, men and women (all elves, though, he's not been around too many humans in general). Finding Dorian was like finding the perfect nerdy, adorable, sassy man that he could joke with and not have to worry about it being taken the wrong way.

 

Warrior has only been with one person (male Dalish elf mage). For him, Dorian is the one to try to push his buttons and get a reaction because getting him exasperated is funny. He's protective though, a bit less inclined to joke around, but he's got the confidence that the other two don't. The rogue was ready to jump him, mage is too shy to initiate, my warrior will be more like "you really want to get naked and have some fun? that sounds relaxing."

 

My head canon actually got a little too elaborate in that regard (hence the necessity for writing a fic about it.) The plot bunnies ran rampant with the idea of my Lavellan having a wee indiscretion as a youth with a human apostate while he is out seeing the world and it lead to much angst and tears and his sister pretty much disowns him for it and he could have been exiled for it if she'd told the keeper but she doesn't. So he is very hesitant about getting involved with Dorian even though he is head over heels and terribly conflicted about the whole thing. So the fic is pretty much in an angsty, feelsy drabbly mess at this point.

 

My Lavellan has never really needed to initiate flirting or affection since; Dorian serenades him with praise every time he comes over just to comment on the weather, so my Lavellan's affection can be more reactive than initiative. (And the option to be shy... Oh! I love how Dorian seems just as charmed by shy or unsure reactions as he is by reciprocated "heart icon" reactions. So adorable!)

 

Yeah, it really does lend itself to realistic interactions if one so chooses. I mean, the Dalish are very reclusive, even with each other. It's possible you grew up with a small clan of... what? 20, 30 people? And they're people you've known your whole life. (Westermarck Effect would probably conceivably prevent too many past romantic encounters.) That alone would be enough to make one a little inexperienced in terms of love, but now you're thrust into this giant world and society you've never known. That alone would be overwhelming without gorgeous over here serenading you with praise and playful teasing every chance he gets.

 

I picture the Lavellan clan as being a bit bigger than the Sabrae and others seen in game, though I'm not sure why. Maybe just because I head canon my Lavellan's grandmother as the hearthmistress and only larger clans have them, though large for a dalish clan probably wouldn't exceed 100 at most. But no matter how much of the world little Lavellan's have or haven't seen they are bound to be overwhelmed by the teasing and flirting and sheer force of personality that is Dorian 

[gottaloveme]

mwa ha ha ha

 

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[Nymeria Stark]

I love this Dorian thread, it's so fun and interesting to read.   Dorian is such an awesome character, I honestly didn't expect i would love him so much. I started playing this game wondering if there would be any character and romance that i would love as much as Alistair (he was my first DA love and my favourite). After checking companions i thought it was obvious Cullen would be my favourite (and in fact i liked him, he is like Alistair 2.0 after all). I knew Dorian was the gay romance option but i didn't mind because i thought that moustache wasn't my type anyways lol. But omg when i met him he charmed me like i never expected   , at first i was flirting with him for fun and to see how he reacted, and i found it amusing that he approved my flirtings lol. Then I got his personal quest....really touching scene. I melted with his answer when i told him "you led me on" (even if i knew he was gay, but my character didn't) it was so adorable and sad at the same time how he apologized and said "in another life", with that sad face.... I wanted to hug him...  I really need that option for Dorian's friendship with female...

 

Dorian was my BFF since then, and we kept flirting, but at least it's funny and cute how i made that "another life" dream come true, making a sexy male elfy just for him.  And I'm loving his romance so much, I'm surprised I like it even more than Cullen romance. Cullen was actually very sweet and cute romance, but Dorian is somehow so much more sensual and naughty romance and at the same time being really sweet.... I love it,  and as some of you said before, I'm totally immersed in the romance even being a straight female myself. I still didn't finish my male elf story but when i finish it I'm thinking to make more sexy males in future playthroughs just for Dorian because i love making him happy.   

 

I was quite obsessed with Alistair when i played Origins, but now i think i might be even more obsessed with Dorian (and that's a lot). Dorian, Alistair and Cullen are my top favourites now, probably in that order 

 

[Arlee]

I haven't taken the templar route yet, so I can't help you there, but you probably need more approval. Also, did you actually go see him Redcliffe (I am not sure why you would be able to ask about Alexius on the templar route unless you met him)? Try killing another Venatori group. Also, the patch is coming soon so if you are still having issues, you may wish to wait a bit for it (and it will be fixing Dorian's bugs). 

 

I went back to my original save from this game, from before I went back and tried to figure out why I wasn't getting the quest from Dorian and killed two of the groups from his kill the Venatori quest... And it worked! I was so happy I literally yelled out loud So everything is all good now and I was actually able to get through a lot of the things last night as well

[ERINII]

This isn't really Dorian related but many of you seem to be creative souls so I thought I'd ask: the stuff you create, do they feel more real somehow once you've shared them? It's not even all that important if it's actually read all that much or liked (although us being human those things will always be motivators I think) it's just that action of putting something 'out there' that seems to anchor it somehow more in reality. It now exists outside of your head and that makes it feel more... tangible I suppose?

 

For me it's more about being a part of a community I guess? And well, creating something that someone else might enjoy. Maybe it's simple like that.

 

I don't write much apart from poems and short works of fiction, but when it comes to drawing I'm usually more inspired if I'm doing it for someone else.

[nightscrawl]

I went back to my original save from this game, from before I went back and tried to figure out why I wasn't getting the quest from Dorian and killed two of the groups from his kill the Venatori quest... And it worked! I was so happy I literally yelled out loud So everything is all good now and I was actually able to get through a lot of the things last night as well

 

OH nice, glad to hear it.

 

Anyone else having Dorian quest problems, who HAVE patch 3, able to say how things are working? I'm also really curious to know whether the alternate route during the Giselle conversation works now (Dorian initiates kiss), or is still bugged with the game not registering the romance correctly.

 

I'm holding off patching because 1) there are problems with the patch itself, and 2) they "fixed" item duping. But if Dorian's romance is completely fixed now I will seriously consider patching anyway.

[Sui Causa]

OH nice, glad to hear it.

 

Anyone else having Dorian quest problems, who HAVE patch 3, able to say how things are working? I'm also really curious to know whether the alternate route during the Giselle conversation works now (Dorian initiates kiss), or is still bugged with the game not registering the romance correctly.

 

I'm holding off patching because 1) there are problems with the patch itself, and 2) they "fixed" item duping. But if Dorian's romance is completely fixed now I will seriously consider patching anyway.

I was able to intiate the romance last night after fully patching during the Giselle conversation, with Dorian intiating the kiss. Afterwards, everything continued as normal and nothing glitched out.

 

I had told myself I would not cheat and use the duping glitches this playthrough, but having the option taken away from me makes me really sad. I fully intended to break down and cheat like crazy eventually. :<

[nightscrawl]

^ Lol... I will probably load up my Haven saves, give myself ALL THE THINGS, copy those saves over elsewhere to use repeatedly forever, and then patch up the game.

 

I use the same characters for everything anyway. I finally get a CC look I like and I'll be damned if I'm going to use them once and attempt to make a new one.

[JohnstonMR]

^ I don't typically like changing a character's play type for RP reasons.

 

The huge amount of followers is always a source of frustration for me. On the one hand I'm happy that there is such a large amount to choose from; there are bound to be some that you like and a higher number increases those odds. But I usually have my handful that I run around with and don't like to change, so I always feel guilty about leaving the others behind.

 

I just headcanon that whomever I'm not using is off doing other stuff that's needed.

[(Disgusted noise.)]

I just headcanon that whomever I'm not using is off doing other stuff that's needed.

Same. I pretty much never use Solas, Varric, and Bull, so I like to imagine the off doing things for the advisers like other agents.

[JohnstonMR]

So, I realize this isn't Dorian-centric, but the people in this thread are the ones I'm most fond of, so here it is: 

 

I've been playing a little multiplayer, and I like it--but I find that PUGs are irritating.  Nobody communicates, so there are long stretches of silence broken by occasional cursing (which I don't mind at all, generally speaking, but more than cursing is better than straight f-bombs) or sounds that give me the impression the person is playing while being *ahem* serviced.  Which, who knows?  

 

Anyway, if folks are interested in occasional MP, feel free to friend me--I'm on Xbox One, and my gamertag is TimeLordRowan.  

[(Disgusted noise.)]

So, I realize this isn't Dorian-centric, but the people in this thread are the ones I'm most fond of, so here it is: 

 

I've been playing a little multiplayer, and I like it--but I find that PUGs are irritating.  Nobody communicates, so there are long stretches of silence broken by occasional cursing (which I don't mind at all, generally speaking, but more than cursing is better than straight f-bombs) or sounds that give me the impression the person is playing while being *ahem* serviced.  Which, who knows?  

 

Anyway, if folks are interested in occasional MP, feel free to friend me--I'm on Xbox One, and my gamertag is TimeLordRowan.  

I actually recently go pretty hooked on the MP too. At first I thought it was stupid, but it actually gets pretty addictive. Unfortunately, I'm on PS4, though. But yeah, the audio from the other players is super irritating. Either no one talks or when they do, it's just being obnoxious. One guy played Elvis Costello through the whole match. I'm pretty much just habitually muting everyone in the lobby now.

[Hazegurl]

This isn't really Dorian related but many of you seem to be creative souls so I thought I'd ask: the stuff you create, do they feel more real somehow once you've shared them? It's not even all that important if it's actually read all that much or liked (although us being human those things will always be motivators I think) it's just that action of putting something 'out there' that seems to anchor it somehow more in reality. It now exists outside of your head and that makes it feel more... tangible I suppose?

I think it does. Because until I publish something it's more like a construct where ideas can be added and removed at anytime. The world and the people living in it are still real but not completely solid. If that makes sense.    Once it's out there, then another soul knows about it, even better if they read it, then it begins to be more tangible. It gets harder to simply break down...now I think I sound like Cole.

[Hazegurl]

OH nice, glad to hear it.

 

Anyone else having Dorian quest problems, who HAVE patch 3, able to say how things are working? I'm also really curious to know whether the alternate route during the Giselle conversation works now (Dorian initiates kiss), or is still bugged with the game not registering the romance correctly.

 

I'm holding off patching because 1) there are problems with the patch itself, and 2) they "fixed" item duping. But if Dorian's romance is completely fixed now I will seriously consider patching anyway.

I haven't gotten to the alternative kiss yet. But I do know for certain that Dorian's letter cut scene and Giselle quest is fixed.  I had a female elf who could not activate the quest at all. I exhausted all convo with Dorian. But directly after the patch I ran upstairs and clicked on Dorian, bam cut scene and Giselle. I'm now playing on my human male again to romance Dorian as intended and I do plan to take the alternate kiss route. I'll keep my fingers crossed and report in.