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[sunhair]

I had swore and I had broke down and done went for the full arsenal of chocolate cheesecake and went on a baking frenzy of sweets I lost my will  broke down. I didn't even feel guilty over it I mean if I'm going to get stung and feel bittersweet pain I might as well indulge in my favorite sinful foods to help me in the recovery process 

[CapricornSun]

In a game-related topic: does anyone else find it odd that Solas is apparently a talented artist in his own right, but there is no conversation option to directly ask him about the Skyhold murals? I kept hoping I could bug him about them, but never saw a dialog about it, just the note.

 

Yes, it would have been very interesting if we got a cutscene of him painting the mural and then get to talk to him about it. Something similar to that scene of Cullen playing chess at least. Ah, just thinking of this makes me wish Bioware included more bonding moments with Solas.

 

Am I the only one who feels weird about this art? It looks to me like he's about to prepare her for human elf sacrifice. It's not how I imagine Solas. He's passionate, but gentle.

 

 

source: http://al-teya.tumbl...ge/105342463260

 

It does have a rather dark, ominous tone to it but I still find it pretty... hot. 

Hey, I kind of have a thing for dark, ominous and sexy so don't mind me.

[Brass_Buckles]

Those murals are not likely of Fen'Harel. Seems too much like a bear. 

 

I think it's the artists' (as in the developers') way of giving a nod to Game of Thrones.  I read the books but I somehow thought that the Bear and the Maiden Fair came from Dragon Age...

 

In any case, that seems to be a reference to it, and I suspect that the "lady" in the mural is meant to be a Lady of the Forest.  Perhaps those are branches, not antlers?  For that matter, it might be a werewolf instead of a bear.

 

Thanks!    Yeah, and that does look more like a bear.

 

 

 

Ooo, I'd forgotten about that codex.  Interesting stuff...  (*actually has that theory a-aha...*)

 

The people with antlers thing is something I wonder if we'll see more of outside of an artwork here and there...  If the elves and Qunari actually have a shared progenitor race, that'd be wild.

 

People with antlers...?  Could be the fex, or someone from the north across the Waking Sea?

 

I think there are more races on Thedas than we have met, including whatever the qunari originally were.

[Addai]

Here you go: http://www.bfcinematictools.com/dai/ - hattiwatti's cinematic tools for DAI. 
 
It hooks into frostbite and gives you access to the engine's graphical post-processing tools. Yup, that includes flycam. It's a bit fiddly, requires a lot of patience, and sometimes (read: often) bugs out. But I think it's worth it.
 
I made a post a little way up about my graphics settings. I also use sweetfx for smaa, lumasharpening, and a few other post-processing effects.

Erm, okay. I'm just going to enjoy your shots. But thank you for posting your secrets.

[TheComfyCat]

Am I the only one who feels weird about this art? It looks to me like he's about to prepare her for human elf sacrifice. It's not how I imagine Solas. He's passionate, but gentle.

 

*snip*

 

source: http://al-teya.tumbl...ge/105342463260

 

Lots of art/ fanfiction goes for dominant!Solas, which I don't think is in character (but it's still quite hot). Personally, I think he's the type to top from the bottom (sorry, I think I've said that a few times now)... but that art is lovely.

[Sah291]

I guess I'm not really understanding how pride or wisdom turns into rebellion.  Those seem awfully far-flung from each other.

 

Pride is kind of funny, because it's one of those emotions that can be seen as both a virtue and a sin.... but if you forget your self worth completely, you could allow people to enslave you or mistreat you. So pride would be a precursor to rebellion against an oppressor who uses shame to enslave you.

[modernfan]

First I was shocked at how BioWare was able to wrench my focus from the characters/events of Origins & DA2 to the Inquisition.  Then my Lavellan romanced Solas & the nuances of his character & their relationship blew me away.  Then the huge Fen'Harel reveal at the end literally had me going - okay, I officially no longer give a crap about anything else in this whole series but what happens to Solas.  As far as I'm concerned, Solas is the main character of Dragon Age from here on out. The rest of the characters, including my PC, are merely minor stars in his constellation.  And you know what - I like it.

[Hattress]

Lavellan: These are beautiful! How did you learn to paint like this? Even our hearthmistress would have been impressed with your technique. And the brushstrokes...

Solas: In my journeys through the fade I encountered many a spirit of Creativity and Craft

Lavellan: Ah, of course, I should have guessed

 

I imagine part of the reason he has so little dialogue is because his response to almost everything that happened pre-Inquisition would be "I learned it/saw it in the Fade"

remind me of that "calibration" stuff

BTW i myself find the theory that elvhen gods need to occupy body wired. If that is the case then it seems wired for Mythal to be murdered, and only her soul survived and managed to find Flem.

[amranthe]

AHHH.  In the pre-Skyhold conversation, I love the way he saunters over to the unlit torch and lights it with a casual gesture... right up until his wrist bends back at 90 degrees.   Then I cringe and silently wonder where the animators' QA guy was.  

 

 

... my wrist can bend back 90 degrees.

 

So...I've been on a couple other threads discussing what/where DA4 might be, and I feel pretty confident that the Solas/Inquisitor storyline has to get wrapped up in dlc/expansion.

 

Spoiler

People have pointed out how all the different epilogue variations (who rules Orlais, whose Divine, Grey Wardens exiled or not, etc) will make any story taking place "in the south" (Ferelden/Orlais) a little difficult. So A lot of people seem to think it'll take place in the north - so, Tevinter and such.

 

It makes sense to me that if by the end of Inquisition dlc, Solas has freed the elven gods (with or without the Inquisitor's help), that Tevinter would be a good place for that conflict to occur - since if the elven gods wanted to take revenge upon anyone, Tevinter would be the ones most likely to feel that wrath.

 

I completely agree. They knew what they were doing with that stinger. There are just so many reasons why it would be best as a DLC, same protagonist, answers while the questions are still burning, etc, but I don't want to spend forever rehashing. People can be pessimists and think what they want, but I for one think it would be a spectacularly stupid move, fan-wise and business-wise, if they didn't wrap this up as a DLC within 6 months to a year.

 

And I heard "confirmation" that BW planned for DA4 to take place in the more northern regions, like Tevinter, etc, so it would make sense to have this already done. I also personally think the next game is going to focus on dwarves and qunari, because pretty much all the others have gotten their day (DAO was Wardens, DA2 was humans, DAI is elves). Also, I do think dwarves kind of hold the key to this whole magic vs fade vs blight thing.

[Rake451]

Am I the only one who feels weird about this art? It looks to me like he's about to prepare her for human elf sacrifice. It's not how I imagine Solas. He's passionate, but gentle.

 

 

source: http://al-teya.tumbl...ge/105342463260

Inquisitor: I need an adult.

 

Solas: I am an adult.

[Mortarion]

remind me of that "calibration" stuff

BTW i myself find the theory that elvhen gods need to occupy body wired. If that is the case then it seems wired for Mythal to be murdered, and only her soul survived and managed to find Flem.

Do remember that Flemeth describes waht she found as a fragment, or wisp was it?, of Mythal's soul, so it's entirely possible the theory is true and Mythal's spirit was so weakened for not having a body for so long

[Eivuwan]

Lots of art/ fanfiction goes for dominant!Solas, which I don't think is in character (but it's still quite hot). Personally, I think he's the type to top from the bottom (sorry, I think I've said that a few times now)... but that art is lovely.

 

Yeah, I guess I can see the appeal for some. When I look at the art, I'm like it's so beautiful, but it's not Solas. I see Solas as the white wolf, and not the black one. But that might be because I didn't see his angry side much since I didn't ****** him off in the game haha.

[Eivuwan]

... my wrist can bend back 90 degrees.

 

 

It's official. Solas is just really flexible.

[Eivuwan]

Inquisitor: I need an adult.

 

Solas: I am an adult.

 

Looks like he is feeding her to the wolf lolz.

[Hattress]

Yeah, I guess I can see the appeal for some. When I look at the art, I'm like it's so beautiful, but it's not Solas. I see Solas as the white wolf, and not the black one. But that might be because I didn't see his angry side much since I didn't ****** him off in the game haha.

yeah, but his personal quest and the conversation with a highly disapprove Solas suggests he can be that terrifying big black wolf.
Just like the one in tower card
 

Looks like he is feeding her to the wolf lolz.

 feed her to Fen'Harel

[jellobell]

Am I the only one who feels weird about this art? It looks to me like he's about to prepare her for human elf sacrifice. It's not how I imagine Solas. He's passionate, but gentle.

 

source: http://al-teya.tumbl...ge/105342463260

Nah, I know what you mean. That is one gorgeous as hell fanart, but I find I prefer the ones where Solas is looking gentle. In that one he looks like a cold, cruel god.

 

Lots of art/ fanfiction goes for dominant!Solas, which I don't think is in character (but it's still quite hot). Personally, I think he's the type to top from the bottom (sorry, I think I've said that a few times now)... but that art is lovely.

Ha! I remember saying that myself, way back when. Though really, I don't think he engages in the dominance stuff at all.

 

I'm really choosy with my fanfic (so choosy that I haven't read any in years), but I found this one fic that's just perfect. It's so in-character. Confident, but not domineering. Gentle, but passionate. And always holding back right up to the point where he isn't. In my mind, it really crystallizes what I don't like about the whole Dominant!Solas thing. You can do sexy while not going into power dynamics.

[Eivuwan]

I'm pretty sure that Solas is moving towards the Anderfels because he's going west and that seems like the only area west that is of any interest. Tevintar is directly north so at the very least he's probably stopping at Anderfels first. Maybe he needs to get something at Weisshaupt to further his plans.

[zambixi]

First I was shocked at how BioWare was able to wrench my focus from the characters/events of Origins & DA2 to the Inquisition.  Then my Lavellan romanced Solas & the nuances of his character & their relationship blew me away.  Then the huge Fen'Harel reveal at the end literally had me going - okay, I officially no longer give a crap about anything else in this whole series but what happens to Solas.  As far as I'm concerned, Solas is the main character of Dragon Age from here on out. The rest of the characters, including my PC, are merely minor stars in his constellation.  And you know what - I like it.

 

This. I've never felt so interested in a character's future in a video game. Or invested. So I hope it goes well!

 

 

... my wrist can bend back 90 degrees.

 

 

I completely agree. They knew what they were doing with that stinger. There are just so many reasons why it would be best as a DLC, same protagonist, answers while the questions are still burning, etc, but I don't want to spend forever rehashing. People can be pessimists and think what they want, but I for one think it would be a spectacularly stupid move, fan-wise and business-wise, if they didn't wrap this up as a DLC within 6 months to a year.

 

And I heard "confirmation" that BW planned for DA4 to take place in the more northern regions, like Tevinter, etc, so it would make sense to have this already done. I also personally think the next game is going to focus on dwarves and qunari, because pretty much all the others have gotten their day (DAO was Wardens, DA2 was humans, DAI is elves). Also, I do think dwarves kind of hold the key to this whole magic vs fade vs blight thing.

 

Mine too. Is that not normal?

 

I'd love to learn about dwarves! Though if they go to Tevinter they'll probably be dealing with the elves too since they're there (as slaves) and there history is there. At least a side-quest. Maybe Abelas will show up again!

 

Yeah, I guess I can see the appeal for some. When I look at the art, I'm like it's so beautiful, but it's not Solas. I see Solas as the white wolf, and not the black one. But that might be because I didn't see his angry side much since I didn't ****** him off in the game haha.

 

It's like alternate-universe Solas. I get a sheep/wolf vube going on...especially since she's so white and fluffy. And I like that he looks so dangerous. It's not something we get to see in the game, despite the fact that he is/was supposedly an elven god. Sure he gets angry, but I was never really afraid of him as the Inquisitor (wasn't afraid of Cory either though let's be honest).

 

 

 

Also side not I am DONE with my final assignment for the year which means winter break!!

 

[Eivuwan]

 

It's like alternate-universe Solas. I get a sheep/wolf vube going on...especially since she's so white and fluffy. And I like that he looks so dangerous. It's not something we get to see in the game, despite the fact that he is/was supposedly an elven god. Sure he gets angry, but I was never really afraid of him as the Inquisitor (wasn't afraid of Cory either though let's be honest).

 

 

 

Only time I was afraid of Cory was when I was almost dead with no potions after the last haven fight. Then he showed up in that cutscene and I was like...damn how am I suppose to fight him in this state.

 

Edit: I seriously need to proofread my posts so that I don't feel the need to go back to fix typos.

[zambixi]

I'm pretty sure that Solas is moving towards the Anderfels because he's going west and that seems like the only area west that is of any interest. Tevintar is directly north so at the very least he's probably stopping at Anderfels first. Maybe he needs to get something at Weisshaupt to further his plans.

 

Goin' to rescue my Hawke for Fenris. He doesn't want to leave his elven bro without his love. Right? 

 

Where is Hawke is #2 on my things-I-care-about list for the DA games. I was kind of miffed that there was no way for me to ensure she stayed in southern Thedas. Seriously, why does she go to Weisshaupt when you conscript the Wardens? She doesn't need to supervise anything. Can't Leliana send a raven?

[AWTEW]

So, i recently saw the end of the solas romance..and now it makes perfect sense as to why he was race gated.

[Eivuwan]

Goin' to rescue my Hawke for Fenris. He doesn't want to leave his elven bro without his love. Right? 

 

Where is Hawke is #2 on my things-I-care-about list for the DA games. I was kind of miffed that there was no way for me to ensure she stayed in southern Thedas. Seriously, why does she go to Weisshaupt when you conscript the Wardens? She doesn't need to supervise anything. Can't Leliana send a raven?

 

But but but, it's easier to kill Hawke who doesn't even look or sound like my DA2 Hawke than to kill Alistair who is with my mage Warden. Sorry Fenris, you just have to deal with it.

[Eivuwan]

It's honestly kind of weird that several characters seem to know something's up in Weisshaupt except for YOU the fricking inquisitor with the massive spy network.

[Birdy]

My word. Dorian's quest let me use the Murder Knife. I think my heart opened up a little for Dorian in there with Solas.

[scintilla]

Goin' to rescue my Hawke for Fenris. He doesn't want to leave his elven bro without his love. Right? 

 

Where is Hawke is #2 on my things-I-care-about list for the DA games. I was kind of miffed that there was no way for me to ensure she stayed in southern Thedas. Seriously, why does she go to Weisshaupt when you conscript the Wardens? She doesn't need to supervise anything. Can't Leliana send a raven?

 

I can't wait to see how they make the head of a large and powerful organization like the Inquisition disappear.