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[Ispan]

I must say that he didn't catch my attention at the beginning, (well, he certainly did but a I was more attracted to other companions)  but after reading his character interview I was so fascinated that I overcame whatever "issue" I had with his aspect. Characters gradually grow on you and that's exactly what Solas did on me. I'm sure his story will be very interesting and have lot to offer.

Plus, I remembered having loved another bald elf before

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Jarlaxle Baerne 

 

 

Mmmm...   Jarlaxle even wears the Dragon Age... what're people calling it?  The sex hat?

 

So, I came back to this thread and...Um WUT?

 

 

Just as some of you are doing, I'm wondering how Solas will work on the battlefield but I'm also wondering HOW he became a Hedge Mage. He was never a part of the circle but..there was no one there to teach him "proper" magic? Was he adopted? Abandoned, maybe, and just tried to make the best out of his powers?

 

The man grows more intriguing as the days roll on..

 

I'm going to dream up that his parents were a non-mage elf couple living in a small village who were baffled when their son started manifesting magical talent.  Or maybe his mother had a brief relationship with a Dalish mage or elven apostate but they died or didn't stick around to find out she was pregnant, though I'd prefer the non-mage parents story because I'd love for at least one of our companions to have had a pleasant, peaceful, or possibly even love-filled childhood.  Whatever his parents were maybe he was sheltered in his small village and was encouraged to approach magic with a open-minded, responsible attitude.  Knowing Bioware though he probably accidentally killed his entire family with magic and then went on the run

 

Edit: My daydream about sweet non-mage parents makes me think of parents in the US who live in poverty and have had little education, but they instill great determination and work ethic in their children and encourage them to attend college and rise above the challenges they faced.  Even though non-mage parents might not understand the arcane aspect of their child's life, they could still want them to succeed and be the best that they can be.  Sorry for the semi-off topic rambling, I just have a lot of respect for families like that *sniffle sniffle*

[Fialka]

 

Dear Solas thread as a gentleman who inevitably will share a haircut with our lovely dreamer , i ask you do people still have issue with him being bold and think is unattractive ?

Ps: any of my past boyfriends never did mind me shaving my head, as part of adjusting to the inevitable future 

 

I feel pretty neutral about it myself, to be honest.  If I think someone's attractive, then them having a shaved head is also attractive.  If not, than not.  When I first saw pics of Solas I thought he was really striking, I didn't really care about his lack of hair at all - and the vague description of him from the survey leak made him sound kind of interesting.  I was actually kind of surprised when I came to the forums and saw people making fun of him, calling him ugly, creepy-looking, etc., because I just really didn't get it. And then that interview and the updated character design came out and I found him even more interesting 

 

So... if you want to be bald, and think you can rock it, go for it!  

[Fialka]

Mmmm...   Jarlaxle even wears the Dragon Age... what're people calling it?  The sex hat?

 

 

I'm going to dream up that his parents were an non-mage elf couple living in a small village who were baffled when their son started manifesting magical talent.  Or maybe his mother had a brief relationship with a Dalish mage or elven apostate but they died or didn't stick around to find out she was pregnant.  I'd prefer the non-mage parents story because I'd love for at least one of our companions to have had a pleasant, peaceful, or possibly even love-filled childhood.  Whatever his parents were maybe he was sheltered in his small village and was encouraged to approach magic with a open-minded, responsible attitude.  Knowing Bioware though he probably accidentally killed his entire family with magic and then went on the run

 

Edit: My daydream about sweet non-mage parents makes me think of parents in the US who live in poverty and have had little education, but they instill great determination and work ethic in their children and encourage them to attend college and rise above the challenges they faced.  Even though non-mage parents might not understand the arcane aspect of their child's life, they could still want them to succeed and be the best that they can be.  Sorry for the semi-off topic rambling, I just have a lot of respect for families like that *sniffle sniffle*

Heh... I get you.  My parents immigrated here with a suitcase. a couple hundred dollars, and a three-year-old (me).  I admire them, but... Man, they kicked my ass so I'd do well in school 

 

But I wonder... we do know that Solas had some contact with the Dalish.... I wonder if he learned some traditional spells from them... or if his skills just make his magic completely different from anything we've seen before?

[Allazor]

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[Banxey]

So.. I just read through the last 8 pages.

 

 

Seemed appropriate.

[RebbyWriter]

Mmmm...   Jarlaxle even wears the Dragon Age... what're people calling it?  The sex hat?

 

 

I'm going to dream up that his parents were an non-mage elf couple living in a small village who were baffled when their son started manifesting magical talent.  Or maybe his mother had a brief relationship with a Dalish mage or elven apostate but they died or didn't stick around to find out she was pregnant.  I'd prefer the non-mage parents story because I'd love for at least one of our companions to have had a pleasant, peaceful, or possibly even love-filled childhood.  Whatever his parents were maybe he was sheltered in his small village and was encouraged to approach magic with a open-minded, responsible attitude.  Knowing Bioware though he probably accidentally killed his entire family with magic and then went on the run

 

Edit: My daydream about sweet non-mage parents makes me think of parents in the US who live in poverty and have had little education, but they instill great determination and work ethic in their children and encourage them to attend college and rise above the challenges they faced.  Even though non-mage parents might not understand the arcane aspect of their child's life, they could still want them to succeed and be the best that they can be.  Sorry for the semi-off topic rambling, I just have a lot of respect for families like that *sniffle sniffle*

I agree that it would be cool, for once, to have a companion with a healthy upbringing. I was thinking a tiny village off the beaten path make sense for a situation like that..Or maybe they are travelers, like merchants. He could have had a family who stops and mingles with the random mage here and there and maybe learn something during a stay and then move on. From what I gather, he is more a hands on type of learner because his understanding of the fade comes from experience rather than books.

[ParagonPunk]

So.. I just read through the last 8 pages.

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Seemed appropriate.

 

[Karm]

So.. I just read through the last 8 pages.

 

*lion snip*

 

Seemed appropriate.

 

[Science To Do]

What happened here today was beautiful.

[Ispan]

I was going to offer some speculation about Solas having a traumatic, magical massacre background to offset my previous optimism but the PW interview changed my mind.  Spoiler tagged to make the post shorter.

 

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[DA]: In past games, the Fade has been a dangerous place, full of demons.

 

[PW]: Yes. Most people in Thedas think of the Fade as demon-land… and Solas believes this is part of the problem. If you go into a realm that by its very nature reflects the thoughts and fears of living people, and if all you’re ever taught in the Chantry is that the Fade is this terrible place that wants to kill or possess you, then when you get there, of course it’s like that.

 

[DA]: Solas doesn’t fear the Fade?

 

[PW]: I’d say he respects it. It’s still dangerous, but because Solas found the Fade on his own, he went in without preconceptions, letting him explore the area and befriend spirits without the black-and-white mentality that holds back mages trained in the Circle. While everyone else guards themselves, assuming everything in the Fade is a threat, Solas will find a brilliant unimaginable light, smile delightedly, and move in for a closer look.

 

That doesn't really sound like the outlook of someone who accidentally made a deal with a demon and destroyed his entire village.  I would think that there'd be some guilt, reservation, or fear if his magic was responsible for the deaths of innocent people.  So... fingers crossed for happy Solas, though I guess in 40ish years he could've recovered from a tragic event in his past and learned from his mistakes (but I'm going to pretend otherwise).

 

I agree that it would be cool, for once, to have a companion with a healthy upbringing. I was thinking a tiny village off the beaten path make sense for a situation like that..Or maybe they are travelers, like merchants. He could have had a family who stops and mingles with the random mage here and there and maybe learn something during a stay and then move on. From what I gather, he is more a hands on type of learner because his understanding of the fade comes from experience rather than books.

 

I really like the idea of traveling parents since it'd tie in so nicely with Solas wandering and visiting ancient ruins, but I remember one of Patrick's tweets:

 

Patrick Weekes ‏@PatrickWeekes Jun 30

 Solas is not Dalish (no vallaslin), although he grew up in a small village, not city. Has met Dalish while traveling, tho.

 

I got the feeling his traveling happened when he was a little older?  I could be totally wrong.

Modifié par Ispanius, 14 juillet 2014 - 11:21 .

[mindoirs]

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my friend just showed me this to make fun of me and my love for our precious bald elf and i couldn't stop laughing HE'S EVEN MISSING A HAND

[Lady Lionheart]

Same here! This thread is amazing

 

I feel kind of like an ass though, because I asked yesterday on twitter about Solas, but I didn't see their previous tweet about their family emergency. Ugh, I feel like a grade-A jerk. I deleted the tweet though and I'm super happy that the Solas thread sent out well wishes for all of us I hope everything turns out okay for them and their family, and sending many good vibes to them. I lost my aunt last week so I know that feel all too well, unfortunately. 

 

My condolences, I'm sorry for your loss.  

[Ispan]

I've missed a ton of speculation in the past because sometimes I just can't keep up, would someone mind giving me a quick run down of the various theories about the origins of his name?

[Karm]

What happened here today was beautiful.

 

I concur.

[Fialka]

I've missed a ton of speculation in the past because sometimes I just can't keep up, would someone mind giving me a quick run down on the various theories about the origins of his name?

The ones I remember off-hand:

It means 'pride' or 'to stand tall.'

There's the theory that it was given to him by elven parents who wanted him to be proud of his heritage.

There's also the theory that it's a name he gave himself as a reminder to not be too proud... or to not deal with pride demons (assuming he has perhaps done so in the past with negative consequences).

There's also a town somewhere (forget which nation?) called Solas, so he might be from there or something happened there, so he named himself after it in lieu of using his real name.

 

Edit (from the OP): "there is a town or city near the border of the Tevinter Imperium called Solas"

[Roxy]

Same here! This thread is amazing

 

I feel kind of like an ass though, because I asked yesterday on twitter about Solas, but I didn't see their previous tweet about their family emergency. Ugh, I feel like a grade-A jerk. I deleted the tweet though and I'm super happy that the Solas thread sent out well wishes for all of us I hope everything turns out okay for them and their family, and sending many good vibes to them. I lost my aunt last week so I know that feel all too well, unfortunately. 

 

Really sorry to hear that,my condolences. 

 

 

I lost a family member last week too.....wow.

[Felya87]

 

Dear Solas thread as a gentleman who inevitably will share a haircut with our lovely dreamer , i ask you do people still have issue with him being bold and think is unattractive ?

Ps: any of my past boyfriends never did mind me shaving my head, as part of adjusting to the inevitable future 

 

 

At first I wasn't overly entusiast. the pic of him I saw where the most bad looking first images. Than I saw in a thead (don't remember wich one) where was posted a more detailed pic (the one where he seem to have violet eyes) and I was fascinated. in part from the result of the frostbyte (the scar, the dimple, the details) in part because he have a very good looking face, that doesn't need hair to be attractive.

and I think many persons don't need hair to be good looking. I really liked Jack, for example. for me she have the most beautiful face between all the ME females. and is even more evident thanks to her shaved head.

 

I must admit shaved heads where never a problem to me (as my ex boyfriend can confirm)  many characters and actors I like are shaved, so I don't see a problem for the shaved head. I am quite surprise so many people are still so aggressive about shaved heads. I can't help but say "poor Imhotep"

[Fialka]

Really sorry to hear that,my condolences. 

 

 

I lost a family member last week too.....wow.

I'm so sorry. My condolences to you and Kirie both.

[LazyNinjaArtist]

Thanks to you guys and your silly antics, I decided to spend a better part of the afternoon watching Disney movies. >u<

 

And after watching Tarzan, I'm pretty sure I'd die if we had a moment like this with Solas (provided he's a love interest) (pleasepleasepleaseplease)

 

 

[RynJ]

Thanks to you guys and your silly antics, I decided to spend a better part of the afternoon watching Disney movies. >u<

 

And after watching Tarzan, I'm pretty sure I'd die if we had a moment like this with Solas (provided he's a love interest) (pleasepleasepleaseplease)

 

 

 

Considering his introversion, Solas would probably be Jane in this particular scenario 

[Tempest329]

I'm sorry about your loss Kirie and Roxy.  The feeling is the worst, I know.

[Allazor]

Solas Thread in tradition of keeping the good spirits up lets get romantic down in here, bring your tissues and put some tear jerkers on , let swoon together and forget the sadness of the world

 

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=pB-5XG-DbAA

[Ispan]

Kirie and Roxy, I'm so sorry to hear that

 

 

The ones I remember off-hand:

It means 'pride' or 'to stand tall.'

There's the theory that it was given to him by elven parents who wanted him to be proud of his heritage.

There's also the theory that it's a name he gave himself as a reminder to not be too proud... or to not deal with pride demons (assuming he has perhaps done so in the past with negative consequences).

There's also a town somewhere (forget which nation?) called Solas, so he might be from there or something happened there, so he named himself after it in lieu of using his real name.

 

Edit (from the OP): "there is a town or city near the border of the Tevinter Imperium called Solas"

 

I like the connotations of 'stand tall.'  Maybe, like Solas, his parents didn't want to be defined by their elfiness, which would make sense because they live outside of the two elven societies that we're accustomed to (the Dalish and alienages).  If they had worked hard to make a life for their family outside of the elven norms they would probably want their child to stand tall as an individual instead of letting his race dictate his choices for him.  I'm getting really into this, I sure hope we get to hear about his family

[Kirie]

Really sorry to hear that,my condolences. 

 

 

I lost a family member last week too.....wow.

Thanks Roxy! I'm so sorry to hear that D: Sending thoughts and healing vibes to you and your family!

 

You all are so incredibly sweet, thank you so much this thread is literally the best thing ever

 

 

On-topic - I really wish we knew where Solas grew up. At least knowing the country would be fantastic. I wonder if he had to travel a long way to help meet up with the Inquisition..though I guess it really depends on where we run into him the first time though

[Roxy]

*waiting* Is it October yet? 

 

 

I wonder about his past too if he learned mostly on his own then he must of had parents that didn't have magic.....hmmm

 

Also thank you for your condolences ya'll you are all Awesome and sweet. 

 

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