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[Elessara]

I was reading a part of the DA-RPG guidebook when I saw and was reminded of this passage:

 

 

I just realized that this part of the lore is either completely fabricated or has changed a lot, because as we all know now the Evanuris was locked away at the same time the Veil came up (or that is at least my interpretation). So if this story is new, was he still known as a god of death during his lifetime? Was he given that title because of his wars rather than compassion? Interesting either way. 

 

A lot of the Dalish stories are pieced together from what few fragments of their culture they were able to retain.  Obviously the Dalish got a lot of things wrong but it's really not their fault.  I would honestly take most of the Dalish stories of the gods with a few large grains of salt.  Solas is obviously biased against the Evanuris but I'd take his information about them over what the Dalish say.  Again, it's not their fault as the ancient elven culture was shattered basically three times .. once when the Veil went up, again when the Tevinter Imperium enslaved them and yet again with the Exalted March on the Dales.

[midnight tea]

I was reading a part of the DA-RPG guidebook when I saw and was reminded of this passage:

 

 

I just realized that this part of the lore is either completely fabricated or has changed a lot, because as we all know now the Evanuris was locked away at the same time the Veil came up (or that is at least my interpretation). So if this story is new, was he still known as a god of death during his lifetime? Was he given that title because of his wars rather than compassion? Interesting either way. 

 

Many details have probably changes, because - as Elessara pointed out - the Dalish only have fragments of fragments, however Id o think  that Falon'Din was indeed likely a god of of death.

 

However death looked like in times off Evanuris and pre-Veil, we do know that it still existed and that even 'the first of the People' can be killed, even if not very easily or entirely.

[Cee]

Ooh, I love OC backstories. :3 It sounds fun and super adorable (even the sexy elements, if that's possible. Wait, yes it is posible; Deedeelovescake proved the existence of adorabpornz). Indulge away!

 

Cee. Psst, hey Cee. May I please be approved to join the group? 

 

 

I'm glad I dropped in again because usually people join first and then I'd approve the request.

 

But I was able to invite you.

[Addictress]

*stares*

 

http://arlath-mavhen...s-the-best-idea

[FernRain]

I finished the Merrill tarot! I went with Seven of Pentacles (there's mirror-blood so please let me know if I need to spoiler it):
 

 

 
The mirror on it's own, I liked the nice spikey part Merrill blocked:

Spoiler

 

Here's what I wrote about it on the Deviant Art Post:

"Even our gods are gone! It’s a sacrifice, but if the mirror restores even one fragment of the past, it’s worth it".

-The seven orbs behind the barrier represent the seven trapped Elven Gods, who Merrill doesn't know were malevolent.
-Her determination to restore the eluvian leads her to blood magic, and the death of her Keeper.
-The embrium represents the Evanuris' connection with the modern Elves (I have a theory the Elves were spirits given form from plants www.reddit.com/r/ThedasLore/co…).

-The dark irony that the creators would likely approve of Merrill's task (especially Falon'din: 'The blood of those who wouldn't bow low filled lakes as wide as oceans').

[Sable Rhapsody]

That's a good idea, I will definitely consider that! I haven't got that much of a grasp on her personality yet, only that she is ambitious and often rather selfish (not the kind that will stab her friends in the back for her own gain, but she is certainly always looking out for her own interests). Hmm, being from Tevinter I think she is quite cunning, so I think she will be the kind to analyze the field of battle before doing anything hasty. She is going to be swearing a lot (thank you Fenris for teaching me Tevene swearwords!). I think she will also be condescending towards non-mages, so that will be everyone else in my party. Everyone is going to hate her! I need to name her, but can't decide if she should have an Elven name or a Tevene name. And what would her last name be, do freed slaves pick them themselves? 

 

I'd say Tevene if you want to emphasize her geographical origin, elven if you want to emphasize her race.  Which is more important for RPing the character?  Don't know about last name; if you don't need one, maybe you can get away without.  Not every DA character has a surname.

[CapricornSun]

Art post.

 

Caught in the Fire by thetaiwanesedartjob.

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Source: http://thetaiwanesed...teenyturtle-for

 

 

Modern AU rocker!Solas!  (Okay, I'm kind of turned on... )

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Source: http://sarkysart.tum...-have-no-better

 

 

Adorable comic of young Lavellan meeting young Solas and kiddy crushes happen.

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Source: http://niklisson.tum...ake-their-first

 

 

The Hunted, Part 1. (Post-Trespasser but I think the missing arm should've been her left arm. )

Spoiler

Source: http://thesnowmage.t...yn-lavellan-and

 

 

Solavellan dance doodles.

Spoiler

Source: http://solavellangar...5/dance-doodles

 

 

Lavellan suggesting to glue back the orb. xD

Spoiler

Source: http://kistehvost.tu...isitor-is-troll

 

 

Solas and Lavellan with Skyhold in the background.

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Source: http://bexquisition....s-almost-a-year

 

 

Solas with red eyes.

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Source: http://janeeners.tum...t-shadedcolored

 

 

Gesture drawing practice, starring Solas.

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Source: http://patchesdraws....emo-vids-theyre

 

 

Male Trevelyan, Solas, and Cullen, standing around naked and waving around some sheets which are covering their bits. (NSFW-ish )

Spoiler

Source: http://commandersres...laundry-picture

 

 

Egg-grab Part 2. (This time with Lavellan and Sera. )

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Source: http://harbek.tumblr...-first-part-got

 

[TheyCallMeBunny]

A lot of the Dalish stories are pieced together from what few fragments of their culture they were able to retain.  Obviously the Dalish got a lot of things wrong but it's really not their fault.  I would honestly take most of the Dalish stories of the gods with a few large grains of salt.  Solas is obviously biased against the Evanuris but I'd take his information about them over what the Dalish say.  Again, it's not their fault as the ancient elven culture was shattered basically three times .. once when the Veil went up, again when the Tevinter Imperium enslaved them and yet again with the Exalted March on the Dales.

 

 

Many details have probably changes, because - as Elessara pointed out - the Dalish only have fragments of fragments, however Id o think  that Falon'Din was indeed likely a god of of death.

 

However death looked like in times off Evanuris and pre-Veil, we do know that it still existed and that even 'the first of the People' can be killed, even if not very easily or entirely.

 

The reason for my curiosity about these stories is that although most of them are obviously wrong, many of them seem to have a grain of truth. The story of Fen'Harel got surprisingly many things right (the gods being locked away, Fen'Harel being responsible, and him later wandering the Fade) so I'm guessing that if we study these stories we may find clues about the Evanuris and their origin. 

[TheyCallMeBunny]

I'd say Tevene if you want to emphasize her geographical origin, elven if you want to emphasize her race.  Which is more important for RPing the character?  Don't know about last name; if you don't need one, maybe you can get away without.  Not every DA character has a surname.

 

A Tevene name it is then (from what I can tell they are often equivalent to old Roman names)! But I do think she would want a surname, not having one is something she would probably consider a connection to her time as a slave (and since she's aiming to become a magister...). Perhaps she just took a name for herself once she was freed, in honor of the magister who freed her?

[Flemmy]

*stares*

 

http://arlath-mavhen...s-the-best-idea

Wow lovely mod.

[CapricornSun]

I finished the Merrill tarot! I went with Seven of Pentacles (there's mirror-blood so please let me know if I need to spoiler it):
 

Spoiler

 

 

The mirror on it's own, I liked the nice spikey part Merrill blocked:

Spoiler

 

Here's what I wrote about it on the Deviant Art Post:

 

Wow! This is beautiful!   

 

Ooh, I love OC backstories. :3 It sounds fun and super adorable (even the sexy elements, if that's possible. Wait, yes it is posible; Deedeelovescake proved the existence of adorabpornz). Indulge away!

 

Cee. Psst, hey Cee. May I please be approved to join the group? 

 

*snip*

 

 

Putting this under the tag for slight smut talk.

 

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Hehe, well I showed the first part of what I've written to the people in the smut thread and they liked it so far. No sexy times yet though. Just Tala and her friends talking about the plan while hiding in the bushes. I'm not sure if I could write sexy adorable pornz though. I mean, I could try. I'm having a hard time writing (my) Tala as inexperienced at the moment (she seems a bit gung-ho about it all) but I'm trying to sprinkle in a bit of humor as I attempt to write her fumbling her way with the guard's... well... you know. xD

 

And you're gonna join? Yessss!

 

*snip*

 

And just so this post isn't entirely off topic, here's the very first sketch I did of Solas way back in November 2014, before Fade Tongue™, before butt grabs, before lath and vhenaaanz and the deep, lasting pain. ಥ‿ಥ

 

It's a lovely first sketch RogueBait. 

[NightSymphony]

Artses

 

Solas and Cullen

http://kurisudan.dev...ation-583535675

 

Solas leaning on his staff looking all sad

http://el--fox.devia...Solas-583527742

 

That bald head is so kissable

http://luctuv.devian...-bald-583341504

[ChuChu]

*stares*

 

http://arlath-mavhen...s-the-best-idea

 

...I just got to pondering what it'd be like if Dragon Age was ever made compatible with oculus rift. I tell you what, if they released a special OR edition DA;I, I'd totally buy it all over again. 

[CapricornSun]

...I just got to pondering what it'd be like if Dragon Age was ever made compatible with oculus rift. I tell you what, if they released a special OR edition DA;I, I'd totally buy it all over again. 

 

Same here. Imagine the Fade kiss in Oculus Rift? Or the balcony kiss? Or the breakup scene? Or damn, even the Trespasser finale? I'd probably never want to leave my Oculus Rift ever (remember, I'm a sadist and I enjoy having my heart broken by Solas xD) and my family would probably go bonkers trying to tear me away from it. 

 

That's just me though.

[CapricornSun]

Art post.

 

Some beautiful sketches of Solas and Star Wars: The Force Awakens by kallielef.

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Source: http://kallielef.tum...-and-dragon-age

 

 

May the Dread Wolf Take You. A Solas tarot card.

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Source: http://etaedraws.tum...been-wanting-to

 

 

Crying concept!Solas.

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Source: http://anotheramazed...y-sure-this-pmv

 

 

Gorgeous art of Cullen and Solas. (Tumblr link version for those who want to reblog. )

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Source: http://commandersres...world-through-a

 

 

Post-Trespasser: Solas meets Lavellan's now-grown son.

There is a fic that accompanies this image in the source link. (Solas is not the father btw.)

Spoiler

Source: http://inquisiliciou...hold-with-added

 

 

Solas and Lavellan crossover with Spirited Away.

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Source: http://adoribulltras...e-spirited-away

 

[Elessara]

The reason for my curiosity about these stories is that although most of them are obviously wrong, many of them seem to have a grain of truth. The story of Fen'Harel got surprisingly many things right (the gods being locked away, Fen'Harel being responsible, and him later wandering the Fade) so I'm guessing that if we study these stories we may find clues about the Evanuris and their origin. 

 

I also wonder how the elves who were trapped in the Vir Dirthara knew it was Fen'Harel who put the Veil up when they didn't seem to know that he had also trapped the Evanuris.  But then, Solas himself may have tried to explain what had happened to elves he found in the Fade.  The Dalish do have stories of Fen'Harel approaching elves in their dreams.

[ChuChu]

Same here. Imagine the Fade kiss in Oculus Rift? Or the balcony kiss? Or the breakup scene? Or damn, even the Trespasser finale? I'd probably never want to leave my Oculus Rift ever (remember, I'm a sadist and I enjoy having my heart broken by Solas xD) and my family would probably go bonkers trying to tear me away from it. 
 
That's just me though.

Bahaha. Like you're own personal uthenara!! Don't worry I'd totally do it, too. I'm actually kind of curious about the Oculus Rift, though. Preorders opened up a couple days ago and I'm wondering if some friends and I should pool together for it. But then again if we wait for the second version to come out maybe the resolution will be higher... and by then, maybe some Bioware games will work with it? Heeheehee xD

Can you imagine watching the dragon/giant fight and stuff like that through the Rift? Woooooooooooow


On a separate note! Completely OT and personal but felt like venting and UGH ijustgetsostressed:

Spoiler

I live with my MIL right now and she just recently got back from a trip, while I had the house to myself. Today she 'inspected' the dishwasher. Now I'm the type who scrapes off a plate and does a quick 2 second rinse if necessary. She isn't. As soon as I walked in, she first told me that the dishes were dirty in the dishwasher and I was like -- well yeah. I put them there.

And then she said 'I think you thought they were clean before'.
And I was like... 'what do you mean?'.
Then she says 'You put them away.'.
'After you left on your trip? Well yeah. I put it through.'
'They weren't clean' 
'I put it through. It's good!'
'-sighs-'
'What do you mean? Do you mean I didn't rinse the dishes that are in the dishwasher right now?'
'That's another thing, you have to rinse the dishes...'
'I always rinse the dishes, don't worry '
'I'm worried you put the dirty dishes from the dishwasher awaaaaay without cleaning them'
'Today? No it's dirty right now.'
'No from before I went away'
'No, no... I loaded it, put more dishes in, and cleaned it. Then put them away.'
'And you need to rinse them or it won't clean them.'
'Don't worry, I always do!'

I walk in two minutes later, see all the dirty dishes from the dishwasher taken OUT, put in the sink being prewashed.

Afterward I kind of laughed and asked her why, she said it had to be done. As politely as I could I tried to mention (in an offhand manner that didn't assert I KNEW more than her) that I -think- new dishwashers do a really good job and you don't have to prewash them. Her reply? 'I don't think soooooooo.'

Would it be rude to send her articles explaining why prewashing dishes is bad and/or unnecessary?? >.>

[Uirebhiril]

On a separate note! Completely OT and personal but felt like venting and UGH ijustgetsostressed:

Spoiler

I live with my MIL right now and she just recently got back from a trip, while I had the house to myself. Today she 'inspected' the dishwasher. Now I'm the type who scrapes off a plate and does a quick 2 second rinse if necessary. She isn't. As soon as I walked in, she first told me that the dishes were dirty in the dishwasher and I was like -- well yeah. I put them there.

And then she said 'I think you thought they were clean before'.
And I was like... 'what do you mean?'.
Then she says 'You put them away.'.
'After you left on your trip? Well yeah. I put it through.'
'They weren't clean' 
'I put it through. It's good!'
'-sighs-'
'What do you mean? Do you mean I didn't rinse the dishes that are in the dishwasher right now?'
'That's another thing, you have to rinse the dishes...'
'I always rinse the dishes, don't worry '
'I'm worried you put the dirty dishes from the dishwasher awaaaaay without cleaning them'
'Today? No it's dirty right now.'
'No from before I went away'
'No, no... I loaded it, put more dishes in, and cleaned it. Then put them away.'
'And you need to rinse them or it won't clean them.'
'Don't worry, I always do!'

I walk in two minutes later, see all the dirty dishes from the dishwasher taken OUT, put in the sink being prewashed.

Afterward I kind of laughed and asked her why, she said it had to be done. As politely as I could I tried to mention (in an offhand manner that didn't assert I KNEW more than her) that I -think- new dishwashers do a really good job and you don't have to prewash them. Her reply? 'I don't think soooooooo.'

Would it be rude to send her articles explaining why prewashing dishes is bad and/or unnecessary?? >.>

 

Spoiler

If you otherwise have a good relationship with your MIL and that's just one of her quirks, shrug and accept it. People is who they is.

 

If she's like MY mother in law was, then anything you say or do can and will be used against you out of sheer spite and the bitter bile of one who did not live their life well and wants everyone else to suffer for it. In that case, GTFO as soon as you can, and my suggestion would be to do what we did -- move 2000 miles away and never speak to them again.

 

All things considered, Lavellan has it pretty easy with no MIL issue. Unless we count Mythal. And really? I'd still rather have Mythal for my MIL.

[Elessara]

Bahaha. Like you're own personal uthenara!! Don't worry I'd totally do it, too. I'm actually kind of curious about the Oculus Rift, though. Preorders opened up a couple days ago and I'm wondering if some friends and I should pool together for it. But then again if we wait for the second version to come out maybe the resolution will be higher... and by then, maybe some Bioware games will work with it? Heeheehee xD

Can you imagine watching the dragon/giant fight and stuff like that through the Rift? Woooooooooooow


On a separate note! Completely OT and personal but felt like venting and UGH ijustgetsostressed:

Spoiler

I live with my MIL right now and she just recently got back from a trip, while I had the house to myself. Today she 'inspected' the dishwasher. Now I'm the type who scrapes off a plate and does a quick 2 second rinse if necessary. She isn't. As soon as I walked in, she first told me that the dishes were dirty in the dishwasher and I was like -- well yeah. I put them there.

And then she said 'I think you thought they were clean before'.
And I was like... 'what do you mean?'.
Then she says 'You put them away.'.
'After you left on your trip? Well yeah. I put it through.'
'They weren't clean' 
'I put it through. It's good!'
'-sighs-'
'What do you mean? Do you mean I didn't rinse the dishes that are in the dishwasher right now?'
'That's another thing, you have to rinse the dishes...'
'I always rinse the dishes, don't worry '
'I'm worried you put the dirty dishes from the dishwasher awaaaaay without cleaning them'
'Today? No it's dirty right now.'
'No from before I went away'
'No, no... I loaded it, put more dishes in, and cleaned it. Then put them away.'
'And you need to rinse them or it won't clean them.'
'Don't worry, I always do!'

I walk in two minutes later, see all the dirty dishes from the dishwasher taken OUT, put in the sink being prewashed.

Afterward I kind of laughed and asked her why, she said it had to be done. As politely as I could I tried to mention (in an offhand manner that didn't assert I KNEW more than her) that I -think- new dishwashers do a really good job and you don't have to prewash them. Her reply? 'I don't think soooooooo.'

Would it be rude to send her articles explaining why prewashing dishes is bad and/or unnecessary?? >.>

 

 

Reply to your spoiler:  I've always wondered what the point of even having a dishwasher was if you had to clean them before putting them in the dishwasher to be washed.  

[ChuChu]

Spoiler

If you otherwise have a good relationship with your MIL and that's just one of her quirks, shrug and accept it. People is who they is.

 

If she's like MY mother in law was, then anything you say or do can and will be used against you out of sheer spite and the bitter bile of one who did not live their life well and wants everyone else to suffer for it. In that case, GTFO as soon as you can, and my suggestion would be to do what we did -- move 2000 miles away and never speak to them again.

 

All things considered, Lavellan has it pretty easy with no MIL issue. Unless we count Mythal. And really? I'd still rather have Mythal for my MIL.

Oh me and you both. I imagine having Mythal as a MIL would be intimidating yet awesome all at the same time

She's not here too often, only a couple weeks at a time... which makes it a bit more bearable. But sometimes I wonder if this anxiety and stress is harmful, heh. You guys are smart cookies for moving 2000 miles away! I've been trying to convince my partner to do the same... but he has his comfort zone here.  

 

Reply to your spoiler:  I've always wondered what the point of even having a dishwasher was if you had to clean them before putting them in the dishwasher to be washed.  

Right?! If they are hand washed first... the only valid use of a dishwasher afterwards is as a drying rack, haha. xD

Thank you guys for tolerating my venting

[ladyiolanthe]

Mythal could be a pretty awful MIL for my Inquisitor.

 

Mythal: Rinse the dishes before you put them in the dishwasher.

Lavellan: Why? The dishwasher cleans them perfectly well.

Mythal: *Geas*

Lavellan rinses everything and fumes.

 

Mythal: You are a terrible housekeeper! Look at all this laundry everywhere!

Lavellan: Solas can damn well put his own socks in the hamper. And what are you doing in our room, anyway?

Mythal: *Geas*

Lavellan tidies up after Solas and fumes.

 

Mythal: Elgar'nan would like to go on a camping trip with Solas. You'll set that up and make sure it happens, right?

Lavellan: If Elgar'nan wants to invite Solas on a camping trip, why doesn't he call Solas and make the arrangements himself?

Mythal: *Geas*

Lavellan sorts out the camping trip for Solas and Elgar'nan, including packing all their clothes, tents, bedrolls (no lizards), cooking gear and foods and loading them all on the harts, fuming all the while.

[Uirebhiril]

I'd really hate to think that Mythal would treat Solas like a manbaby. Yikes. Far more like she'd tell him to have some dignity and not expect to be treated like a helpless infant. Revolutions aren't started by little boys.

[ladyiolanthe]

I'd really hate to think that Mythal would treat Solas like a manbaby. Yikes. Far more like she'd tell him to have some dignity and not expect to be treated like a helpless infant. Revolutions aren't started by little boys.

 

Oh, I agree. I have been re-reading this lately, though, so it and the talk of MILs and, specifically, Mythal as a MIL in this thread sort of meshed with my love of DAI.

 

And... top of the page. What to post. Eh...

 

Edit: Here. Sad Solas.

 

[midnight tea]

I'd really hate to think that Mythal would treat Solas like a manbaby. Yikes. Far more like she'd tell him to have some dignity and not expect to be treated like a helpless infant. Revolutions aren't started by little boys.

 

I'd rather think she'd make Solas take care of daily stuff for her, just like Flemeth did with Morrigan.

 

... Honestly, I laughed so hard when Morigan revealed that one of the most terrifying things in existence is Flemeth's cooking Aeons of ruling and centuries of hiding in the swamp, and the woman never learned how to cook!

 

Speaking of Flemeth, Morrigan and Solas... can you imagine a situation where Flemythal raises both Morrigan and Solas together? I imagine the Blight would never be a problem, since Korcari Wilds would go out in flames altogether from the sheer power of accumulated snark It would be a thing of beauty (you gotta admit there's something of a sibling rivalry vibe going between them both in ToM, lol).

[Renmiri1]

Weekes just said he lied on this because it was done before Trespasser

 

https://t.co/WoU8DbL3UB