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[drosophila]

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I love the fact that the entire fandom is united in their hatred for Jefferson.

 

TOP Solas!

 

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Your TOP Solas is always the best.

[Illyria]

Sunnie is taking a break from the forums. She was very hurt and offended the other day. She told me she might be back someday but right now she doesn't know.

 

[drosophila]

Sunnie is taking a break from the forums. She was very hurt and offended the other day. She told me she might be back someday but right now she doesn't know.

 

I'm so sorry! To her and to everyone, because she's such an awesome person to have on the thread. 

 

I feel horrible. 

[Janic99]

oh man I could write whole novels about my OCs. I mean, I literally do, I suppose.

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Bronwyn Lavellan

Age: 32 at the start of the game.

Class and spec: I played through twice with her, once as Rift Mage, another time as Knight Enchanter. Both work, though I'm unsure about which one will be my canon.

Personality: Down-to-earth, practical, and dedicated. Lawful Good, probably an ISFJ. Appears on the surface as very serious, although is astute, and can be quite cutting underneath the polite, smiling surface. She's very organised, and very good at diplomacy and settling disputes - I choose diplomatic options 9 times out of 10 - and was perhaps the 'secretary' to the Keeper in some respects, she'd sort out the logistics of travelling and living on the move whilst her Keeper would set out the grand vision. In a lot of ways she was the clan mum, she's very attached and protective of them but believes they'll self-destruct without her. Has a touch of dalish Aveline about her, in that sense. She finds her role satisfying but often frustrating, and sacrificed a lot of time and effort in order to do her job well. I think she always wished she could have learnt more magic and history from Deshanna, or had the leisure time to further improve and refine her magical techniques, and the Inquisition is oddly liberating in a sense that it does allow her that time, and that her advisers take charge of the nitty-gritty technical stuff she usually does herself. She's quite a hands-on leader for that reason.

What do you think they mostly adored about Solas like what were the facinating things for YOUR lavellan about him:

 

She had a great respect for his knowledge of magic - it's that promise of knowledge which she never felt her Keeper provided (diplomacy and cunning were Deshanna's specialties, not secrets of magic), and she was curious to learn, and Solas was happy to oblige. At first she finds the whole, 'quiet, knowledgable elf completely overjoyed at intellectual companionship' really quite endearing, and believed at first he was closed off simply because he was a tad quiet or formal, and that's one of the reasons he's reluctant to engage in a relationship at first (she was completely wrong on that count).

 

She also respects how moral he is, and she respects that he cares for city elves in a way that she felt a lot of her clan members didn't, and should have done. Bronwyn's best friend Sheri left the clan in her teens because she was pregnant with a human child, and Bronnie was the only person who ever visited more than once (she visits every year), so that was a particular sticking point.

 

Bronwyn's pretty accepting of some - not all, and certainly not the hatefulness - of his criticisms of the dalish, as she believes that they need to reach out beyond their clan-sized bubble more, and hopes to settle some day. I think that's partially one of the reasons she found the revelations at the Temple of Mythal easier to accept - she liked her clan as a social unit, but didn't buy into the mythological and political purpose of the dalish lifestyle anywhere nearly as much (I imagine she almost had considered becoming an atheist before). I think she's also intrigued by the hints of his more rebellious, chaotic past, but is probably quietly relieved that's behind him.

Also I would like to know their relationship with clan lavellan, if they lived or died and how they reacted to that.

 

Clan Lavellan lived (I managed to get that right on my first playthrough, lucky me). I think... Bronwyn removed her vallaslin, and I imagine after everything that had occurred, she couldn't justify that kind of lifestyle any more. She couldn't go back. She was in some sense glad for the permanent home in Wycome, as that probably led to a change in perspective for her clan. As 'relatively friendly' to humans they may be, removal of vallaslin was a massive no in their books, I think. Her mum is the clan storyteller, who takes the opposite perspective on religion - she's very spiritual, and faith is incredibly important to her, so she's devastated that she no longer bears her vallaslin, which she took partially in memory of her (deceased) father, and thus it's a personal slight too. However, because she saved them, I doubt they could fully reject her, especially knowing how dedicated she was previously to the clan. They wonder what the hell those shems did to her head though to do such a 180. Deshanna is likely the only person who probably sympathises with her in full, and tells her that if she needs to return she always has a place in clan Lavellan.

And lastly.. if you could choose your own thing to say to Solas in trespasser what would they say?
 

I think... I think she'd just cry, and hug him, and refuse to stop hugging him. Bronnie is usually so practical in most matters, and barely ever cries, but she's so so sweet and gentle and fluffy in a relationship, like she's a true romantic, but it's not something she ever expected to happen in her lifetime, so she's... floating, I think, over the moon, for a lot of the Inquisition's time, despite all the stressful events. When Solas broke up with her I think her heart just broke on the spot, her lip trembled a little and a light went off inside with a little 'oh'.

 

I think she's toughened up emotionally over the space of two years, to the point that she's much more integrated with human society and believes she's almost over him - had she gotten involved with someone else, which I think she was ready for, no way would she have considered replying to Solas in such loving terms. However I think the events of Trespasser were a reminder that she couldn't just leave her past behind, and I think a lot of feelings she thought she was over came flooding back, so she perhaps acted a lot more emotionally than normal. I think when love ends for circumstances beyond your control - i.e. maybe distance is an issue, and you have to break it off - then if those circumstances change, and improve, it can sometimes flourish again. Even in the worst possible situations (such as this one).

 

Had Bronwyn taken her sensible head with her she'd have broken things off immediately with Solas but aaaah, she can't resist.

That was super interesting to read! Excuse me that it took some time cause I wanted to really focus on reading and sometimes I am pretty slow I appreciate how you took time to write a lot about her. I really could get into her character. Well thought character! I like the story of her friend with a human child was so nice side thing added to the story and how you described her feelings in trespasser and during the romance and how you think she has got more tough during the years. This was very amazingly thought! Thank you for sharing!

[Janic99]

Out of likes but thanks for indulging my stupid HC 

 

I draw a lot of parallels between them, especially in the beginning, but they grow in different ways. 

 

Can't say how she was damaged, don't want to spoil it for anyone who reads my fic. All 3 of my readers 

oh you have fics!? oooh! Is there a link?

[MayriyaNoori]

Sunnie is taking a break from the forums. She was very hurt and offended the other day. She told me she might be back someday but right now she doesn't know.

=(

[NightSymphony]

I don't want to put words into her mouth, so that's all I'm gonna say, but messaging her would be very nice and I'm sure she would like that.

[Janic99]

Ooo, fun times.

 

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Age: 29 at the beginning of the game, so around 33 I guess for Trespasser

Class: Mage

Specialization: Fire/ Knight Enchanter  The fire is because I just think fire mages are awesome and always fun to play in all kinds of games. But she would have chosen KE because of the balance it would give. I mean, fire is pretty wild and all over the place, being a KE would have offered more control over it. Not to mention the added bonus of being able to walk through your own walls of fire because as you fight you build a barrier.

What she liked about Solas: Loooooved mage talk with him and picking his brain about what he has seen in the Fade, especially the subject of spirits. I would imagine Solas having quite the calming effect on her as well and the fact that Solas obviously does not worship the Dalish gods would have been something she liked since it would have been a pretty hot issue back in her clan.

What would Solas like about her: Mayriya has an open mind, is curious and willing to hear out anyone. Plus, she is fiercely protective of whoever she perceives as her "People". Sadly, I think that's the line that Solas crossed with Trespasser.

Relationship with Clan: Felt like an outsider, but they were her people so very important to her. Family level of important. Even though her views on how the clan should be would have been unliked by most, she would have had some respect due to fighting to protect everyone. They did die, and the loss was pretty devastating. It's what basically sealed the deal for her to consider all of Thedas her 'People'.

Trespasser thoughts: Actually, dialogue in the game was pretty good. Everything along the lines of finding the idea that Solas would do something that could kill everyone being totally unacceptable. I don't know exactly what she would have said.......but definitely something about not understanding how he can remotely claim to love her if he's willing to destroy her world/people instead of trying to work within it.

 

Your clan situation is how I thought my Lavellan's to be! I like it.. like an outsider kind of but they would still be important! I also liked trespasser dialogue.. but since.. as everyone tells me in real life... that I talk too much.. I think I would've probably started just trying to change his mind any way possible untill he would've magically had to shut me up... XD gladly my Lavellan is not exactly like that XD Also my clan died but I did it on purpose because there is a meaning to that.. I mean Lavellan obiviously did not do it on purpose but you know what I mean   I also adore Knight Enchanters.. the spirit blade XD

[Kadan]

I meant in the forum.  She seemed pretty ofended at the dislike of the student/teacher Solavellan AU.

 I don't think anyone was judging her or anyone personally for their like or dislike of any kind of AU. I'm not a fan, but I'm not offended by anyone that is, everyone has their preferences. I thought this was a place to share our opinions honestly as long as they were done respectfully of course. I didn't think anyone had crossed the line into being condescending, hurtful or judging of anyone for their likes or dislikes of any AU theme or kmemes.

[drosophila]

I don't want to put words into her mouth, so that's all I'm gonna say, but messaging her would be very nice and I'm sure she would like that.

 

I messaged her. Thank you so much for letting us know.

[Illyria]

I don't want to put words into her mouth, so that's all I'm gonna say, but messaging her would be very nice and I'm sure she would like that.

 

I've sent her a message.  Thanks for letting us know the full story.

[NightSymphony]

You're welcome. *hugs you both* I'm sure your messages will make her feel better.

[NightSymphony]

Wow!  Beautiful new Lithograph in the Bioware Store.

http://www.biowarest...lithograph.html

[Illyria]

Wow!  Beautiful new Lithograph in the Bioware Store.

http://www.biowarest...lithograph.html

 

Even with a pretty good exchange rate that's very expensive.  I want it, though.

[Cee]

Wow!  Beautiful new Lithograph in the Bioware Store.

http://www.biowarest...lithograph.html

 

Wow, that's nice. I have no money for it right now though.

[Moondreamer01]

Wow!  Beautiful new Lithograph in the Bioware Store.

http://www.biowarest...lithograph.html

Solas' body language is... somewhat odd. At least, I thought it was someone else's arm I was seeing, but he's having both arms bent and raised in front of him. It reminds me of a priest delivering a sermon? Does that even make sense?

 

Edit : Also, Dorian as a knight enchanter?

[Kadan]

Solas' body language is... somewhat odd. At least, I thought it was someone else's arm I was seeing, but he's having both arms bent and raised in front of him. It reminds me of a priest delivering a sermon? Does that even make sense?

 

Edit : Also, Dorian as a knight enchanter?

 

 

Wow!  Beautiful new Lithograph in the Bioware Store.

http://www.biowarest...lithograph.html

Dorian with a spirit blade? Varric without Bianca? Did the artist even play the game?

[Raeona]

Hey guys, I'm having some trouble with a fic, and could use some advice.

 

You know those 'someone you wouldn't expect to be the inquisitor ends up being the inquisitor' type stories? Where Fenris or Anders or someone from further afield falls out of the rift with the anchor?  Are they too overdone? Is there any point in throwing another on to the pile? I've found they usually just end up being a barely altered retelling of the game and I've never read any all the way through myself, it all just becomes too standard after a point. 

 

Do any of you guys like that style of fanfic?

[midnight tea]

Dorian with a spirit blade? Varric without Bianca? Did the artist even play the game?

 

If he did, I think it was either an alpha or beta. Josie still has her old hairstyle.

[Mlady]

Hey guys, I'm having some trouble with a fic, and could use some advice.

 

You know those 'someone you wouldn't expect to be the inquisitor ends up being the inquisitor' type stories? Where Fenris or Anders or someone from further afield falls out of the rift with the anchor?  Are they too overdone? Is there any point in throwing another on to the pile? I've found they usually just end up being a barely altered retelling of the game and I've never read any all the way through myself, it all just becomes too standard after a point. 

 

Do any of you guys like that style of fanfic?

 

I've found self-insert (girls from the future in our time) are overdone, but another DA character would be fun! I could just see Merrill in that role  poor Solas...

[Raeona]

Dorian with a spirit blade? Varric without Bianca? Did the artist even play the game?

 

Iron bull with two axes? And Solas looks like he's being hugged from behind by somebody and doesn't know how to make them stop. 

[Kadan]

Hey guys, I'm having some trouble with a fic, and could use some advice.

 

You know those 'someone you wouldn't expect to be the inquisitor ends up being the inquisitor' type stories? Where Fenris or Anders or someone from further afield falls out of the rift with the anchor?  Are they too overdone? Is there any point in throwing another on to the pile? I've found they usually just end up being a barely altered retelling of the game and I've never read any all the way through myself, it all just becomes too standard after a point. 

 

Do any of you guys like that style of fanfic?

Frankly I think there is room for your own take on it no matter what direction you want to write it. Most of the AU Inquisitor stories I've read get about 12-20 chapters and then just stop. I had five of them I was reading and for months there has been nothing.

 

Write what makes you happy and don't worry what anyone else thinks. If it's well written and doesn't just retell the game readers will find it worth their time.

 

There was one I was reading a while ago, but it got lost in the list of others called The Wrong Man This one was Anders as the Inquisitor and I felt the author did a great job creating an actual story around him outside of the canon game events.

 

https://www.fanficti...1/The-Wrong-Man

[Cee]

 

Yes, of course you should write about your Lavellan as well!

 

Always happy to talk about my gal.

 

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Sophia Lavellan

 

Age: 28 at start of game

 

Class and spec: Rift mage

 

Personality: A snarky troll who gives 0 f*cks about anything and anyone, including herself. At least in the beginning of the story. Clever. Damaged. Trust issues. 

 

What do you think they mostly adored about Solas like what were the facinating things for YOUR lavellan about him:

 

1. The Game. Trying to figure him out and outplay him. The poor thing, she really thinks she'll be able to dominate him eventually. 

2. They share the burden of having f*cked up royally at some point, although in different ways. They really bond over it with time, and the bond remains really strong even after the break up. I HC a lot of friendship scenes between them after the break up, actually. 

 

Also I would like to know their relationship with clan lavellan, if they lived or died and how they reacted to that.

 

She's been exiled for 10 years and grown apart from them by the time DAI starts. I think they eventually died in my PT, but she was so estranged at that point, it almost felt like a relief that she was free from her duty to them. 

 

And lastly.. if you could choose your own thing to say to Solas in trespasser what would they say?

 

Taken from the Tresspasser scene I've half-finished:

 

“For all your talk, Solas, you took me as one would take a servant. A slave. You never offered me your love as an equal. But one day you will.”

 

 

 

I still want to give her a hug. That's my official position on Sophia.
 

[Cee]

I also find writing in some styles easier than others. I'm close to finishing the second chapter of Fear & Trembling now. It's done in two sections, and I spent the whole week agonizing over the first part, playing with sentence structures and trying to keep it concise, yet managed to bang out almost all of the second part last night in less than an hour, at around four in the morning (honestly 3am-4am seems to be my most productive writing time, I wrote a couple of Mass Effect oneshots around that time over summer).

 

Seriously, what IS it about 3am sometimes?

 

 

 

 Here, have another cuddle puddle.  You're the one in the middle who's getting all the cuddles.

 

 

 

Fluffy kitty cuddles

 

I slept for an hour or so, and actually ate something, so that helped.  I was actually looking up sloths earlier because I needed something cute.

 

 

[Raeona]

There was one I was reading a while ago, but it got lost in the list of others called The Wrong Man This one was Anders as the Inquisitor and I felt the author did a great job creating an actual story around him outside of the canon game events.

 

https://www.fanficti...1/The-Wrong-Man

 

aha! Inquisitor anders is so ridiculous that I can't help but click on it. 

 

I've found self-insert (girls from the future in our time) are overdone, but another DA character would be fun! I could just see Merrill in that role  poor Solas...

 

Self inserts as a whole are hard to get right.  And this one's a crossover because I have poor impulse control.