I've been at a conference for work since Wednesday, science-ing it up. Anything new for DA? I already saw the Mass Effect trailer, had a glimmer of feels, then had my boyfriend make fun of me for getting my hopes up so quickly 
I can't help it. I still have fond memories of Mass Effect, and the prospect of mixing the franchise up with Firefly-style space Western is SO GOOD.
There's that Avaar armor/mount/furniture DLC pack that happened a few days ago...that's it. 
Art break. 
Solas and Lavellan reading. I wonder what that book is about? 
Removal of the vallaslin.
Solas and Lavellan reading again. xD
Pucker up! 
Tumblr link version of the gorgeous art Garnet posted earlier.
Concept!Solas.
"We were all young once." Another artwork of Solas in dreadlocks. This time, inspired by Disney's Tarzan.
My goodness, this is beautiful.
Off-topic personal news, I got my Steam account back!
(Thank you Steam Support! I'd bake you cookies and send them to you if I can.)
YAY...happy elf dance :-P
Banal Nadas!! "Nothing is inevitable!"
Hello all. : )
This is my first official post on this thread and well.. this site actually. x p
I have been lurking (Solas style) around the thread for a long time and finally decided that you all are so awesome I had to jump in.
That and I have a statement/question(s) I have been very curious about in regards to Solas and Lavellan's relationship.
I too have a problem even thinking about getting into another relationship for my Geneva ( my female mage Lavellan) and wholly subscribe to some Solas DLC BIG TIME!!!! However, one thing I have noticed about when other players react to
I totally just ranted... Oh well feels better. I finally got my Lavellan's opinion out there! She is one determined little elf and she hopes others feel the same!
So I guess what I am saying is.. Am I the only one who feels that way about this certain situation? Am I the only one hoping for a choice in the matter? I don't even care if it takes longer to give us some choices, but I would really love to have choices! If there must be tragic option (which I refuse to believe there is such a thing as inevitable or a hopeless situation!) give my Lavellen the chance to lovingly give her life for Solas.. don't let her keep searching forever because she is likely to trip into something dangerous just to get back to Solas.
Hello all. : )This is my first official post on this thread and well.. this site actually. x p
So I guess what I am saying is.. Am I the only one who feels that way about this certain situation? Am I the only one hoping for a choice in the matter? I don't even care if it takes longer to give us some choices, but I would really love to have choices! If there must be tragic option (which I refuse to believe there is such a thing as inevitable or a loss!) give my Lavellen the chance to lovingly give her life for Solas.. don't let her searching forever because she is likely to trip into something dangerous just to get back to Solas.
Welcome! Glad to have you around.
I was moved by the final romance scene because of the emotion and intimacy involved with how Lavellan and Solas interacted, but as far as my Lavellan was concerned Solas more or less cashed in on her words for them to have what they could with each other as long as they were able. That was all "headcanon" for me, obviously, but when he said goodbye and left she let him. That might be after she said she loved him, but it's not as if him leaving made it any less true. She's not going to run after Solas and demand anything out of him, but she certainly wouldn't be unhappy to cross paths with him again and maybe get an explanation or some closure if there can be nothing else. I do hope we get that much, because I'll flip stuff if we can't at least have one last tender moment or some closure before potential s*** hits the fan.
I do get what you're saying about lack of choice in that scene, but I'm kind of glad we didn't get the option to run him down and start yelling right there. It would have totally ruined the beauty of the moment. I'm personally more annoyed we didn't get to go talk to him about things like meeting Mythal or going through the eluvian with Morrigan. You'd think that would be something Lavellan would bring up with him the first chance she got... 
I don't want them to rush it. I just want news. Specific news. Not, yeah we're working on it. Like ... name of DLC, release dates - I know, they don't want to make promises they can't keep about release dates. But I would be very surprised if they don't have some idea by now of when the next DLC will be released and what the name of it is. I know it recently came out for people on the PS3/4 and Xbox but it's been out since March for Xbox One and PC. That's quite a bit of time to be working on the next DLC.
I know! Just some sort of idea! C'mon, Bioware, drop a line -- something to let us look forward to. I do enjoy the surprise DLC stuff but if they could give a rough idea that something ... bigger... is coming our way, that'd be nice.
Off topic: FFVII remake!
I will flip stuff with you if we don't get some sort of ending. I still want the choices that we got with Alastair and even Fenris.
I really must hate my characters because I always end up making them fall for the guys that have the breaks...ugg.
The emotion in that scene was gorgeous I agree. I wouldn't have wanted to run after him right away and even if I did my Lavellan would never have yelled or demanded answers she would have just let Solas know some things. Like she would never stop loving him and supporting him. It would be okay for her if he had reasons to break it off, but she would also be like " I totally respect your opinion and feelings.. but vhenan I have some feelings and opinions as well and just because I respect your's doesn't mean I won't fight for mine..more specifically fight for/by you." cheesy smile cue.
Then she would proceed to learn everything she could to support him and gain knowledge. I guess I was just so frustrated with the thought that she couldn't fight for her love (not an angry yelling or sad tearful fighting, but determined loving always be with you fighting) and well the fact that we didn't get to know about Solas and his meeting Mythal, the eluvian and Morrigan and so much more! I get you on that point! Of course this is one of the reasons I want the option to fight and win this knowledge and the chance to A) love and be with Solas forever-of course with some bumps, but I'm not picky. B)find closure and information about things Lavellan never knew and find a way to be with Solas. C)if it has to be a tragic ending let our character choose between dying for her love or fighting on and possibly meeting him again.. So I guess my main pickle is I want more interaction ( a lot more interactions darned it!!!) with Solas, to know about the true ancient elven history'/history of Thedas, and more information!!!!
Thanks for the welcome! Glad to be here and talk with other fans.
Banal Nadas!! "Nothing is inevitable!"
Hello all. : )
This is my first official post on this thread and well.. this site actually. x p
I have been lurking (Solas style) around the thread for a long time and finally decided that you all are so awesome I had to jump in.
That and I have a statement/question(s) I have been very curious about in regards to Solas and Lavellan's relationship.
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So I guess what I am saying is.. Am I the only one who feels that way about this certain situation? Am I the only one hoping for a choice in the matter? I don't even care if it takes longer to give us some choices, but I would really love to have choices! If there must be tragic option (which I refuse to believe there is such a thing as inevitable or a hopeless situation!) give my Lavellen the chance to lovingly give her life for Solas.. don't let her keep searching forever because she is likely to trip into something dangerous just to get back to Solas.
Welcome to the thread, Geneva! It's great to still see new people pop up here, especially ones already ready for some big discussion!
As for me, my canon Lavellan wasn't happy about the breakup and she reiterated her feelings to him in case he wasn't aware of her level of seriousness on the matter, but she respects his freedom to leave the relationship. After all, he was hesitant about it pretty much the entire time and she was always the one who had to make the moves to push it forward (which is why it makes me laugh when people say Solas took advantage of or manipulated the Inquisitor into the romance. Nobody did that but, if anybody did, it was the Inquisitor herself! We make all the first moves even when Solas hesitates at the idea).
However, I didn't like that it was made canon (through Cole) that she thinks it's all because of her. Cari is perceptive. Considering how broken up Solas is during that breakup, she can tell that the whole thing wasn't really about something she did, but something in Solas' life that he feels is holding him back from being with her. It's incredibly obvious that it pains him to do this and though she may have entertained that he didn't quite feel for her as she did for him, ultimately she decides that isn't the truth. She knows him well enough to at least know that. Because of that, she doesn't get angry about getting broken up with or super horribly depressed. Mostly, she worries about Solas. Something is wrong with him and she knows it and it frustrates her that he won't tell her and let her help him.
And Solas bailing at the end confirms to her that something more is going on with him and that there is something more that is stressing him. So as of the end, there's a mix of worry, frustration, determination and sadness that something she knows they both want is being pulled apart by a monkey wrench she knows nothing about. If she truly thought Solas wanted out of the relationship, she would be fine with it even if he didn't tell her why. Him leaving her is not a choice she has any stake in; Solas can leave if he wants to and though she feels she deserves an explanation, it's not something Solas MUST give her to make it "fair". But she knows that there's more to it, that there's still more between them and that there's something tangible preventing it from happening.
So, if given the chance to pursue Solas and whatever he's up to, she'll be on that like a dog on a bone and completely determined to do what she can to fix it. And not just because she wants to be with Solas, but because she cares about him beyond their romantic relationship and would never let her other Inquisition friends walk away in that position either. She's a fixer, even if there are things she'd never be able to fix herself. And even if Solas' intentions are ominous, she's an optimist and wouldn't think too hard about that at first. 
Thank you! I have found someone who shares a similar sentiment to this situation as me!! Hurrraaah! What's more someone who likes to share thoughts and converse without arguing. Yay!! May the Dread Wolf smile upon you! ... I had to.
Geneva feels much as your Cari does. She is a doggedly loyal and concerned companion for all of the people in her life. It just adds extra to the always flowing river of curiosity and feelings she holds for all her companions when she falls in love with Solas. He gets extra concerned and determined point assigned to him in her mind. I am so glad to hear another inquisitor is not just sad or mad about the situation, but truly concerned and not ready to just leave the situation alone because it's too complicated or just because of hurt feelings on the inquisitor's part!
My Lavellan couldn't just throw away everything knowing something was wrong with her vhenan. She couldn't very well say she actually loved Solas at all if she did. When she loves someone it doesn't stop (in her mind) just because they are separated, angry, in trouble, or making trouble themselves. She is determined to help and does respect that Solas wants to leave for a reason, but she is also stubborn enough to try and break that intangible barrier holding them apart even if Solas thinks it's not the best route. I mean Solas hasn't made the best choices sometimes. Example: the orb...giving a powerful orb to a power hungry maniac..not so smart on his part. Even if his choices are well intentioned. We all make mistakes and Geneva is well aware (she makes so many she has a lot of silly stories to tell), but him refusing help could also be his downfall. He refused help before and sealed away the old elven 'gods' and I can only assume at this point that didn't turn out like he wanted either. Not that he isn't wise and from what I can see very compassionate being (to the point of almost breaking himself with his need to help) he could also use a little resistance to his ideas now and then. A reminder that just because he knows more than Lavellan (or basically all of Thedas at this time) doesn't mean he is invincible and doesn't mean he can reach his goal by pushing others away.
He is such a lovely goof ball (and gosh darn I thought he was attractive from the get go. His personality only made that so much more obvious!!!) and Geneva wants to be with her goof ball even if she has to imprint that knowledge repeatedly into his thick wolf-skulled brain to get through to him. She has all sorts of respect for him and admires all he is (Fen'Harel and all.. though she doesn't know that at this time.), but she also doesn't back down easy... she is kind of is too stubborn for her own good. I wonder who that sounds like.. Oh well the conversations between the two were lovely and seriously if I could actually be the Inquisitor I would have sat hours and listened to him and shared thoughts. I truly liked the conversations and little tid bits of knowledge. It was fascinating and was one of the first reasons I fell in love with Solas' character and unfortunately for him so did Geneva. Once you let her in she is there to stay. Beware! 
And on that note I think Cari would be the best-best friend ever! Shame on you Solas for leaving such great women (Go Cari and Eva) in their respective universes! Eva forgives you though because she's going to find a way to help and then glomp you when she masters the fade dream walking thing. You can't escape her for long!! Take that! Hehe. Even if you are a villain (which she will never believe..she has rose tinted glasses that never break no matter the screw up!) she will love you anyway. So just stop leaving and give her a chance to catch up and help!! I think Cari would appreciate for you to slow down as well. I'm just saying!
I am such a nerd sometimes.
Welcome Geneva! I share some of your sentiments.
I cried a little at the final romance scene but yes, my Lavellan will not give up so easily either. Hopefully a Wolf Hunt DLC is in the works!
So I brought the whole bald Solas topic up to my fiance (who also likes to shave his head often) yesterday. He goes "Yeah when I saw Solas I was like That is one attractive elf! I just might have to make a female elf and romance him " I said "You won't be disappointed!"
He didn't even finish his first playthrough yet so he has no idea of the end-game scene. If he does go through with the romance later on, he will have one of two reactions; 1) be very understanding or 2) will be highly pissed off. 
I could spare him the feels buuuut....the Solasmance hurts sooooo good!
Some art again.
Sleeping? Or lost in thought?
Dancing Solas and Lavellan.
Solas and someone's OC (not Lavellan).
WIP of Solas and Lavellan kissing.
Cute Solavellan art.
Mini Faces. (Cute!)
Drunk Cass, Solas, and Bull.
Hello all. : )
Ah, a fellow ex-lurker! Hello!
In my current playthrough, my next conversation with Solas is the break up scene. So like a total masochist that I am, I saved just before and sat through the scene 4-5 times going through all possible dialogue options.
Spoiler
Off topic and on ME - started ME1, didn't finish it because of recruiting Liara mission where you have to fight a Krogan at the end. I just couldn't get through it! (I really really REALLY suck at shooters). Learnt my lesson and played ME2 and ME3 on casual and loved it. (Garrus is my man!)
I am just excited that we are near another game! I just want more of ME, with Shepherd and Milky Way or without. I am pretty certain that whatever new characters they have created, they will be really interesting and I will love them, and that is what keeps me excited.
Back on topic-ish - (as a PS4 user) I was really angsty until Jaws Of Hakkon was announced. When they have announced it however, I calmed down. It didn't really bother me that I wouldn't get to play it until much later. It was just good to know that they had something new for DAI and that it was on its way.
I wandered over to the ME side of the forums to see what people are saying about the newly introduced Mass Effect: Andromeda and find people posting that they are already disappointed and feel let down about various things.
If following DAI so closely up to release has taught me anything, it's that game fans provide one heck of an interesting medium for observing people. The cycle starts again.
I'm about to hit the Winter Palace on my current DAI playthrough. Am I the only one who would have loved to use Iron Bull to climb all those damn fences and walls...?
I haven't been over there yet, but it's amazing the amount of psychic's that come out of the woodwork isn't it? It's happening over on the SWTOR forums too...
For good or bad my Seranni is a creature of pride too, when Solas puts his Greater Good above their relationship and has the gall to try and blame her duties as the Inquisitor she steps back and lets him be. She loves him and the fact she begged lashes at her pride, it's a relief not to see him every day when he leaves.
After meeting Abelas she strongly suspect Solas is an ancient elf but Wolf Hunt will probably stomp on that headcanon so I'm trying not to be too attached to the idea.
Banal Nadas!! "Nothing is inevitable!"
Hello all. : )
This is my first official post on this thread and well.. this site actually. x p
I have been lurking (Solas style) around the thread for a long time and finally decided that you all are so awesome I had to jump in.
That and I have a statement/question(s) I have been very curious about in regards to Solas and Lavellan's relationship.
Oh hey! Welcome!
This is a nice place with nice people with a lot of nice ideas and talk! I made an account to post just to be able to post on this thread specifically.
Other places are kinda scary.....but there's tea, Nutella and a blanket fort and tons of Solas here! Doesn't get any better for an internet hang out spot in my opinion.
Edit: And wow, I think this is like 2-3 pages I got top recently. Have some Solas!
Art
Umm...no...
http://hexfox.devian...dread-539994076
Such a cute smile
http://bartimaeustri...lfire-539997265
Solas
http://rememoir.devi...Solas-539857320
Details - http://rememoir.devi...tails-539857346
You know when there's one thing about a particular work that just throws the whole thing off? The lips are that for me right there.
I agree. He doesn't look right. Other than his lips, I think it looks great, but the lips bother me.
Such a cute smile
Ah! I redid his mouth about a dozen times, so I'm glad you think so! XD Welp.
*goes back to lurking* :B
oooh..Lethaya..I love your new Anders and Ser Pounce picture too!!!
If anyone wants to see.
http://bartimaeustri...ounce-539997257
I just love pictures of Anders playing with cats. Before Solas happened, my biggest art collection was of Anders, now Solas is way ahead of him..lol.
The emotion in that scene was gorgeous I agree. I wouldn't have wanted to run after him right away and even if I did my Lavellan would never have yelled or demanded answers she would have just let Solas know some things. Like she would never stop loving him and supporting him. It would be okay for her if he had reasons to break it off, but she would also be like " I totally respect your opinion and feelings.. but vhenan I have some feelings and opinions as well and just because I respect your's doesn't mean I won't fight for mine..more specifically fight for/by you."
I agree with you. My Lavellan wanted answers from him so she could convince him back to her. I don't have a problem with the way things happened, though, because I felt like Lavellan would be appeased by Solas promising her answers after Corypheus. She felt like the conversation wasn't over yet--just on hold, so she could be patient for that.
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