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OK... here we go. taking us in. standby for first post.
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✧*:・゚✧ [ ᵗʰᵃᶰᵏˢ ᶠᵒʳ ᵗʰᵉ ᵐᵉᵐᵒʳᶦᵉˢ ! (◑‿◐) ] ✧*:・゚✧

" ᵀʰᵉ ᶫᶦᵗᵗᶫᵉ ᵇᵒᵗᵗᶫᵉ ᵐᵃᵏᵉˢ ʰᶦᵐ ˢʰᵃᵏᵉ, ᵇᵘᵗ ʰᵉ ᵗᵉˢᵗˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᶜʰᵃᶦᶰˢ﹔
ᵗʰᵉ ᶜᵉᶰᵗᵉʳ ᶰᵉᵛᵉʳ ᶜʰᵃᶰᵍᵉᵈ, ᵏᵉᵖᵗ ˢᵃᶠᵉ ᶫᶦᵏᵉ ᵃ ᶜᵒᶦᶰ ᶦᶰ ʸᵒᵘʳ ᵖᵒᶜᵏᵉᵗ⋅
ᵀʰᵉʸ ᵈᶦᵈᶰ’ᵗ ʰᵃᶰᵍ ʸᵒᵘ ᵗʰᵉʳᵉ⋅ ʸᵒᵘ ᶜᵃᶰ ʷᵃᶫᵏ ᵃʷᵃʸ. "
Inspired by some of Cole's comments in-game. The idea hit me a little while after our 4k celebration, and after the theme for our 5k celebration was finalized I decided to finish this one before my other WIP because I thought Cullen's reconciliation with his past would be a fitting subject to illustrate. Of course, the idea of him "thanking" his (terrible) memories may be somewhat irreverent...but I rather prefer to think of it as a celebration of how his experiences, though traumatic, have broadened his horizons and made him a stronger person. As the character Rikku says in Final Fantasy X, "Memories are nice, but that's all they are." Cullen's experiences may have have shaped his path in life, but they do not define him, for although he admits that he could have done better he has never allowed the corruption he's witnessed to shake his moral center. In Inquisition, Cullen is finally given the chance to put his past demons behind him. Go you, Cullen!
In terms of technical execution, I wish my knowledge of anatomy (particularly that of hands) was better and that I knew how to paint nicer skin and hair. The lighting and colors are based on how I usually color my Kingdom Hearts gifs on Tumblr, so that's why their placement is also sorta strange and unrealistic. um. LOL. Well, I'll still be practicing lots in the months to come so hopefully I'll be more accomplished next time * v *
Have some celebratory gifs, too~

HAPPY 5K, CULLY THREAD! (ノ≖‿≖)ノ*:・゚✧

Cassandra wants the former Herald of Andraste to become her Left Hand. It's only natural that he, a Dalish elf, would refuse. So why does she think it will change his mind upon learning that Cullen has agreed to become her Right Hand?
AO3 Link: http://archiveofouro...g/works/3336089
FFN Link: https://www.fanficti...23/1/Vir-Vhenan
*Beautiful banner by Cerulione -- colored version coming soon!
*** THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES***
I'd like to give my own special thanks to this community and the people who are part of it.
1. Thanks for welcoming me with open arms when I was having difficulties in other fandoms. Thanks for being friendly and kind and accepting of any type of fan. Thanks for making it easy to jump into the conversation and become a part of you guys.
2. Thanks for still putting up with me when you learned what a freak I was; thanks for being kind and forgiving when my temper flared and I got into heated arguments with other members... lol good times!!
3. Thanks to the old-timers and the regulars who kept this community going; thanks to all those who stuck together and resist snapping back when we were trolled and insulted by others.
4. Thanks to non-Cullen fans who stood by us ![]()
5. Thanks to all thread newcomers who keep this community vibrant and fun; thanks for bringing your own unique perspective, playing style, and personality.
6. Thanks to all artists and writers out there, YouTubers, and other creative people. Thanks to modders who gave me hope, who told me to just sit tight and wait, mods would come.
7. Thanks for the memories, Cullen Thread ![]()
☆ミヽ(´ω`○)ノ.+゚*。:゚+ 5000 PAGES ☆~~ヾ(>▽<)ノ。・☆
♡〜THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORIES! 〜♡
Here is my humble contribution to the party, inspired by our Memories theme:
[ thirty three ] survive the first thirty heartbeats, and you'll have already won
✧ Genfic, no pairings, general rating, featuring a lot of people from Cullen's past and present,
with some ideas inspired by various conversations right here in the thread. Ya'll rock. ✧
I'm only a pseudo-Cullenite with pseudo-contributions, but have them anyway:

and

The latter being my made-up heraldry for Ser Noodle of Ramenleath for my fic (hence the 'Golden Iris' at the top...I'm so subtle.)
Apologies to any of the approximately 3 people who saw this on Tumblr already, I dithered.
Happy 5000!
[ posting for our lovely Cerulione, who can't be around right now ]

Fanfiction: Of Oakmoss and Fireside Stories
AO3: http://archiveofouro...g/works/3395735
FF.Net: https://www.fanficti...ireside-Stories

Give Ceru all your kudos for her great contributions! ヾ(≧∪≦*)ノ〃