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[Zarro-Morningstar]

My perception of Cullen's character is that he's someone who's not very good at communicating his emotions, so he might get bottled up to a certain point and then get very frustatred quite easily. I can picture him hitting the wall or yelling, but not getting physical to the quizzy. It just doesn't seems like his character to hit her.

I definitely agree with nine, I can't see him ever raising his hand against her. And I think he would definitely speak up eventually if it turns out she'd lied about something within their personal relationship. But part of me also thinks it would take him a while to, and even after confronting her I feel like he'd be as disappointed in himself as he is in her because he might blame himself, too - was he not attentive enough? Did she lie because she felt like she couldn't trust him because of something he did? Assuming this is something really big, and not just some sort of little white lie to protect his feelings. I can see him raising his voice, certainly, but somehow I have a hard time imagining him punching the wall/desk the way he did during Perseverance. He did that because he was angry/frustrated at himself. I feel like he's much harsher when it comes to beating himself up on the inside, and I can't really see him expressing it the same way when his anger involves the Quizzy.

 

It took him a while to face Meredith, and despite his stern demeanor at the War Table it seems like he's the type to internalize self-blame and to avoid conflict in interpersonal relationships. And although I haven't played a Templar-side run, that illusion of him taking the blame for Envy's diabolical rampage also seems to point towards the same thing. Cullen's come a long way and he's very willful and strong, but there's also this vulnerability about him that makes my heart ache. Which is why I'd always want to be gentle and honest with him and always want to pROTECT HIM FOREVER.

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THANK YOU both for your own insights and opinions!

 

Sephirona, you just gave me a sigh of relief. I was so worried that I may had been writing Cullen wrong, but I did pretty much exactly what you said. Phew! Then again we all have different views of Cullen, so my work may not be done yet...

 

I doubt my story will inspire anything more than a few thoughtful comments...maybe, lol. Regardless, I am having so much fun writing it.

[Cerulione]

THANK YOU both for your own insights and opinions!

 

Sephirona, you just gave me a sigh of relief. I was so worried that I may had been writing Cullen wrong, but I did pretty much exactly what you said. Phew! Then again we all have different views of Cullen, so my work may not be done yet...

 

I doubt my story will inspire anything more than a few thoughtful comments...maybe, lol. Regardless, I am having so much fun writing it.

 

Hehe guess that it'll be very interesting to see, can't wait to read that. You're going on an interesting road there

[Zarro-Morningstar]

Hehe guess that it'll be very interesting to see, can't wait to read that. You're going on an interesting road there

It is certainly a bumpy and twisty road, I know I would be dying if I had to go down that road. 

 

One moment you think you know what is going on, and the next....well..SURPRISE! *purposely vague*

[sunhair]

I'm looking forward to reading this Zarro. I subbed to you on AO3 as well. 

 

I still haven't managed to put my stuff in notepad yet I might try tonight to get my Quizzy's back story written down. 

[Zarro-Morningstar]

I'm looking forward to reading this Zarro. I subbed to you on AO3 as well. 

 

I still haven't managed to put my stuff in notepad yet I might try tonight to get my Quizzy's back story written down. 

Aww, thank you! I fully intend on continuing my Solavellan story once this Cullen fic is done. There isn't enough time in a day, lol!

[MelissaGT]

*snippity-do-dah*

 

Anyways, more WIP stuff;; Remember that painting I was supposed to finish 2+ months ago? sob

 

 

Since I've been able to practice lots of Cullen the past few weeks I'm going to go back to this one and give it my all yayy

 

Edit: Oh my god I was ninjaed with my own post LOL, HI THANE!!!!

 

OMG - must...have...larger...size!!!

 

That expression...I'm just gonna go melt into a puddle... 

[R2s Muse]

 

Anyways, more WIP stuff;; Remember that painting I was supposed to finish 2+ months ago? sob

 

 

Since I've been able to practice lots of Cullen the past few weeks I'm going to go back to this one and give it my all yayy

 

ohmygosh, it's stunning!! 

[Sephirona]

OMG - must...have...larger...size!!!

 

That expression...I'm just gonna go melt into a puddle... 

 

 

ohmygosh, it's stunning!! 

 

Thank you! ;w;

 

Once I finish the rest of it to a degree I'm happy with I'll post the bigger version, hee! I stopped working on it because I was losing confidence in how I was painting him, and I want to try to make the details on his face a little crisper than they are so I had to make sure I knew every nook n' cranny of his handsome mug before I tried again. I must say, it's a real pleasure to have an excuse to get up close and personal with Cullen for hours at a time. LOL.

 

Your screenies have been a HUGE help by the way, Melissa! Being able to see each individual strand of facefuzz and all the little shadows on his nose and around his eyes from different angles really helps me to map things out. You are doing the Maker's work, I am eternally grateful.

[alwayshungry]

http://yokogogo.tumb...st/109893556907

 

http://arnielia.tumb...st/109898769254

 

http://championsandh...ssion-where-you

 

http://skart87.tumbl...-had-a-godawful

[MelissaGT]

Thank you! ;w;

 

Once I finish the rest of it to a degree I'm happy with I'll post the bigger version, hee! I stopped working on it because I was losing confidence in how I was painting him, and I want to try to make the details on his face a little crisper than they are so I had to make sure I knew every nook n' cranny of his handsome mug before I tried again. I must say, it's a real pleasure to have an excuse to get up close and personal with Cullen for hours at a time. LOL.

 

Your screenies have been a HUGE help by the way, Melissa! Being able to see each individual strand of facefuzz and all the little shadows on his nose and around his eyes from different angles really helps me to map things out. You are doing the Maker's work, I am eternally grateful.

 

OMG yes, it's my excuse to not feel like a creeper...I think I spend more time taking screenshots than actually playing.

 

And it makes me feel wonderful knowing that my screenshots helped someone to make something like that! 

[Zarro-Morningstar]

OMG yes, it's my excuse to not feel like a creeper...I think I spend more time taking screenshots than actually playing.

 

And it makes me feel wonderful knowing that my screenshots helped someone to make something like that! 

Lol, at least you have things that inspire other people. I don't think anything I have ever done has had that kind of effect on someone XD You should be very proud of all of your screenshots!

[timebean]

That...was not what I was asking, but I suppose it could be interpreted that way. I was just asking how far you think a horrible/intense fight would go between Cullen and the IQ. I also could never see Cullen get physical with the IQ either, no matter how bad the situation.

 

Well, let's say that an IQ is quite fiery and somewhat sassy as well...so passionate would be the proper term.

I think back to Cullen in the mage's tower.  He keeps up his arguments, no matter what you say.  Then, we he realizes he lost, he is quite bitter.  Now, imagining a different scenario with the same man, one where he is not being tortured but still believes passionately in what he is saying...I could see him arguing to the bitter end but  then, when it becomes clear that he can't persuade the quizzy to see it his way, I imagine he would throw up his hands and just say forget it and storm out.

 

Since this is also the same man that throws daggers when pissed and punches bookshelves, I would say that after storming out, he would likely punch something ro go to the practice yard to let off steam.  Ahhh...glistening Cullen, angry and hitting a practice dummy.  Yeah...I can see that!

 

 

EDITED to add more htoughts:  My point here is that Cullen is not a wallflower.  He seems like the sort of guy who would get the final word before storming out.  Something quite cutting that would make the quizzie stop and think (or get super angry depending on her personality).  He totally has no porblem speaking his mind.  Like when you speak to him about Cole and he says "I didn't agree, I was outvoted".  I imagine him as someone who doesn't back down easily...UNLESS, you shame him...in which case...as he has some issues with the "man he was", that mights get him to back down...but would be terribly cruel...

I have written quite a few Ciara/Cullen arguments, and he totally holds his own with her.  So, I am totally biased on how I see an angry Cullen!

[MelissaGT]

Lol, at least you have things that inspire other people. I don't think anything I have ever done has had that kind of effect on someone XD You should be very proud of all of your screenshots!

 

D'aww thank you! I really love taking portraits...which is totally weird since I hate taking pics of people irl. 

 

Anyways, I posted on Tumblr that I'm not limited to just Cullen and Alistair. If anybody has any requests for portraits they'd like to see of other NPC's just let me know and I will try my best...whether it's Krem or Cass...whoever. For example, I got my boy Dorian last night:

 

Spoiler

 

 

[MelissaGT]

I think back to Cullen in the mage's tower.  He keeps up his arguments, no matter what you say.  Then, we he realizes he lost, he is quite bitter.  Now, imagining a different scenario with the same man, one where he is not being tortured but still believes passionately in what he is saying...I could see him arguing to the bitter end but  then, when it becomes clear that he can't persuade the quizzy to see it his way, I imagine he would throw up his hands and just say forget it and storm out.

 

Since this is also the same man that throws daggers when pissed and punches bookshelves, I would say that after storming out, he would likely punch something ro go to the practice yard to let off steam.  Ahhh...glistening Cullen, angry and hitting a practice dummy.  Yeah...I can see that!

 

Which leads to steamy sparring scene that ends with...stuff... 

 

In regards to your first comment - I could totally picture Cullen sticking out his lower lip in a pout, taking his ball and going home. 

[timebean]

D'aww thank you! I really love taking portraits...which is totally weird since I hate taking pics of people irl. 

 

Anyways, I posted on Tumblr that I'm not limited to just Cullen and Alistair. If anybody has any requests for portraits they'd like to see of other NPC's just let me know and I will try my best...whether it's Krem or Cass...whoever. For example, I got my boy Dorian last night:

 

Spoiler

 

 

Why oh why would anyone want to remove that delicious mustache?  That man could tickle me with that mustache all he wanted.  did I just write that...i need some food...

[Hellion Rex]

 

 

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Anyways, more WIP stuff;; Remember that painting I was supposed to finish 2+ months ago? sob

 

 

Since I've been able to practice lots of Cullen the past few weeks I'm going to go back to this one and give it my all yayy

 

Edit: Oh my god I was ninjaed with my own post LOL, HI THANE!!!!

Dear God, I got the fever that's so hard to bear!

 

 

[Tarlonniel]

Something else just occurred to me - does Mother Giselle ever change what she says about the Hinterlands refugees, like she does with Crestwood and Emprise du Lion if you help the people there? Even when I did practically ever side quest in Hinterlands, she would still say "the people are desperate".

 

She does if you follow the main quest chain there through to its completion (where you choose what to do with the refugees as a whole). She says, "You have done much for the refugees in the Hinterlands. Many who would have starved or frozen owe you their lives."

[timebean]

 

 

Since I've been able to practice lots of Cullen the past few weeks I'm going to go back to this one and give it my all yayy

 

Edit: Oh my god I was ninjaed with my own post LOL, HI THANE!!!!

This is my new all-time favorite Cullen art!  OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Thane4Ever]

She does if you follow the main quest chain there through to its completion (where you choose what to do with the refugees as a whole). She says, "You have done much for the refugees in the Hinterlands. Many who would have starved or frozen owe you their lives."

Wow, I don't think I've actually done this. I'll look it up on the wiki.  I know I've cleared out both the apostates and templar camps, given the ram meat, the blankets/clothes, killed the bandits on the road - i think all the other stuff is random side quests.

 

Edit: I think I know - I never went back to recruit Corporal Vale after doing all of the related quests, including sending the healer from Redcliffe. I didn't think to talk to him afterward.

[Tarlonniel]

I know I've cleared out both the apostates and templar camps, given the ram meat, the blankets/clothes, killed the bandits on the road - i think all the other stuff is random side quests.

 

You also need to recruit the healer from Redcliffe. Then talk to Cpl. Vale again after everything's done.

[timebean]

So... I have been working on this little chapter for the "massive" DAO fic, but it is going to be ages before I can post it because I have gobs of crap I need to write before I get to it in the story (it will probably be like a year before I get to this).  But I wanted to share cause it is super cheesy and sweet and it's Roland (Gilmore) and Cousland goodness and I know a few of you really like that pairing. Thought ya'll might enjoy (minor profanity, if it shows up). Plus...it has a wee poem in it...(yes...I am a dork who puts poems into everything).

 

Maker, i love that red-headed man!  I can't wait to get to this cheese in the story!!!  SQUEEEEL!

 

Spoiler

He turned his flask up again, and only a small drop came out. He threw it down in frustration. He pulled his shirt off, dipping it into the water. He heard footsteps behind him. He didn’t bother to turn. He would know her footsteps anywhere. He also knew, as usual, she would speak first.

“Do you want to talk about it?”

“No.”

“Well, that’s not surprising.”

Roland continued cleaning his shirt. She kneeled beside him. “Roland…”

“Don’t. It’s not like this is some big revelation or something. You know me. Leave it at that.”

She sighed, running her hands through her hair. “Alright.” She was silent for a few a moments. He heard her take a sharp intake of breath. “Roland…what in the Maker’s name is that?”

He felt her fingers touch his shoulder.

****.

He stood up, pulling away from her. “It’s nothing.”

“Bullshit! When did you…?

“Just leave it alone, Elissa.”

“You do know me, right? Let me see it! Was it is Zevran who…?”

He sighed, aware that keeping it from her was yet another exercise in futility. He turned his shoulder towards her so she could see. “It wasn’t Zevran. It was Athras. He…after we talked he…said the vallaslin was sacred and that I…that he wanted us to be brothers. A sign of forgiveness.”

She looked at his shoulder, her head cocked thoughtfully to one side.

Her fingers traced the tattoo. “It’s a blackberry blossom, right?”

In your eyes the future, a thousand stars descending.

He looked down at her. “Yes.”

Her fingers were warm on his skin, tracing the delicate petals the elf had etched into his shoulder. He could see the blush creeping up her cheeks.

Your smile a hint of worlds, of dreams unending.

He cleared his throat. “Athras said that the ink was for life. He said I should choose something…that was important to me.” Her eyes turned up to him, the deep blue pulling at him, questioning, him, seeing into him like no one else could.

In your hand you hold the hearts of kings.

Her voice was soft. “It…it is very beautiful.”

He stared at her. He could feel his heart hammering in his chest.

A crown for you, oh queen of wild things.

“I know.”

They both heard the twig snap. She turned toward the sound and he looked up. A mage was coming towards them, his filthy robe covered in mud and nettles, a sign that he had been following them for days. His face was distorted into a look of pure rage. He raised his staff, a red glow swirling around his outstretched hand.

Roland did not think. He pushed Elissa to the ground, hard. The bolt hit him in the chest and he flew backwards, the spell ripping through his flesh. The ground slammed into this back, but it was nothing compared to pain in his chest.

He thought of blackberry blossoms, floating softly on a surface of deep blue water.

Then the pain took him and the world turned to darkness.

 

Gah!  I hate being at the top of the thread!  Here is a link to Culleny goodnes!

http://heypolly.devi...Pavus-499391860

[Tishina]

She does if you follow the main quest chain there through to its completion (where you choose what to do with the refugees as a whole). She says, "You have done much for the refugees in the Hinterlands. Many who would have starved or frozen owe you their lives."

I was about to say mine must have glitched, but I never went back to talk to Cpl Vale again, no quest marker was showing up on the map. Thanks!

[Zarro-Morningstar]

My computer is back up and running! I am so happy...but I have 70 updates, so that is going to be a joy. Anyway, my time is going to be devoted to making sure all is well on my main PC and then I will get back to the thread, PMs, and my story. That should only take me thirty minutes to an hour at most.

[CuriousArtemis]

Okay, I am finally in the Great Hall!!! *runs around in nervous little circles* Must protect the most beautiful templar ever to have walked the earth Thedas! I must say I am getting bored with Aliss, but it was pretty badass when she 

Spoiler

head-butted Envy YOU GO GIRL

 

I've got Elu's notes and I think Melissa's? at the ready. Here I go...

 

Oh, funny thing -- Blackwall is allegedly my future boyfriend in this playthrough but I couldn't help shouting, Baby, no!!!! when "evil" Leliana

Spoiler

slit Cullen's throat AGHGHGGHGH MY DARLING!!!!!

[timebean]

My computer is back up and running! I am so happy...but I have 70 updates, so that is going to be a joy. Anyway, my time is going to be devoted to making sure all is well on my main PC and then I will get back to the thread, PMs, and my story. That should only take me thirty minutes to an hour at most.

Hey!  Did you ever get your files back off your computer?  You do realize I am squriming with excitement over your fic, especially if there is going to be a Cullen/Quizzy showdown!  I love angry Cullen!!