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[Illyria]

 

To be fair, that's sort of how Gaspard rolls. He plays the Game by acting totally blunt and tactless, then loudly claiming that he has "no patience for politics" or some other codswallop.

 

Every time Gaspard says that, I wish there was an option to

1. Hand the inquisitor a copy of Masked Empire through the screen
2. Have the inquisitor gesture repeatedly at the Masked Empire
3. While rolling their eyes clear into the back of their head

 

 

So Gaspard is that person who makes homophobic/sexist/transphobic/racist remarks and follows it up with 'but I hate everyone equally?'

 

I really, really think that Leliana should've told Lavellan that Gaspard wanted to make elf hunting legal.  In fact, there's a lot of stuff that was well known about Celene and Gaspard that should've been said to the Inquisitor (although BW most likely realised that no-one would pick anyone other than Briala if they did that).

 

I'm just so mad about the way that quest was handled.  You have the game glossing over the stuff that Celene and Gaspard have done, and introduce out of character 'grey' aspects to Briala (that are clearly only there so players would hesitated about picking the elven woman who is fighting for her people).  And they whitewashed Briala, and didn't even bother in giving her a unique design (her hair and ears clip through her mask!). 

 

If Celene is kept in power then she doesn't even wear armour during the Arbor Wilds sequence.  What kind of person shows up to a battle in her ballgown?

[Illyria]

If Solas is the big bad wolf in DA4 do you think he'll have the Inquisitor's arm in a jar somewhere?

 

The arm is long gone.  You can see it melting when he removes the anchor.
 

[Illyria]

For the Kidquisitor one, it's basically Solas having a nightmare where Kidquisitor lost all his hair because of the Mark.

(The last panel shows Solas waking up and Kidquisitor next to him with his hair intact.)

 

I still don't get the premise of kidqusitor. Why would a child be made Inquisitor?  Wouldn't they just stay the Herald/act as a figurehead? The Herald only becomes Inquisitor in the first place because they prove that they are someone people are willing to follow, but in a scenario where the Herald was a child no-one would've let them made those choices because they're a kid.  It would've been Cass working with the advisors.  It's cute and all, but I just don't understand it.
 

[CapricornSun]

I still don't get the premise of kidqusitor. Why would a child be made Inquisitor?  Wouldn't they just stay the Herald/act as a figurehead? The Herald only becomes Inquisitor in the first place because they prove that they are someone people are willing to follow, but in a scenario where the Herald was a child no-one would've let them made those choices because they're a kid.  It would've been Cass working with the advisors.  It's cute and all, but I just don't understand it.

 

As far as I know, it was just an idea that the creator played around with. Like a "what if the Inquisitor was a kid?" kind of thing. In her earlier comics, Varian (the Kidquisitor) was older and I think he was paired with Dorian.

 

I don't think you should really think too much on it. It's just for fun. It's cute and lots of people enjoy her comics. (I do as well.)

 

If you want, you could always message the artist on Tumblr if you have a problem with her Kidquisitor comics.

[Zaerath]

So Gaspard is that person who makes homophobic/sexist/transphobic/racist remarks and follows it up with 'but I hate everyone equally?'

 

I really, really think that Leliana should've told Lavellan that Gaspard wanted to make elf hunting legal.  In fact, there's a lot of stuff that was well known about Celene and Gaspard that should've been said to the Inquisitor (although BW most likely realised that no-one would pick anyone other than Briala if they did that).

 

I'm just so mad about the way that quest was handled.  You have the game glossing over the stuff that Celene and Gaspard have done, and introduce out of character 'grey' aspects to Briala (that are clearly only there so players would hesitated about picking the elven woman who is fighting for her people).  And they whitewashed Briala, and didn't even bother in giving her a unique design (her hair and ears clip through her mask!). 

 

If Celene is kept in power then she doesn't even wear armour during the Arbor Wilds sequence.  What kind of person shows up to a battle in her ballgown?

 

Really?! Ugh now I'm regretting reconciling them all even more. I am so angry That's some pretty freaking important information on the candidates for the throne!

 

What colour is she supposed to be? In Masked Empire?

 

Oh yeah, I was like "Girl, what the hell are you still doing in that ballgown? It's been months. AND it's a war camp. Are you going to fight in that?"

 

I still don't get the premise of kidqusitor. Why would a child be made Inquisitor?  Wouldn't they just stay the Herald/act as a figurehead? The Herald only becomes Inquisitor in the first place because they prove that they are someone people are willing to follow, but in a scenario where the Herald was a child no-one would've let them made those choices because they're a kid.  It would've been Cass working with the advisors.  It's cute and all, but I just don't understand it.
 

 

Regardless of the sheer improbability of a child being at the Conclave, they would certainly not become the Inquisitor. It would be Hawke or Cass. The child would just be brought at the end of battles to close rifts.

 

Like you said, "it's cute and all" and I enjoy the cuteness, but I've actually grown dislike that trope as a whole. I call it Child Mary Sue. It's usually that precocious, understanding, slightly mischievous, utterly charming and all around cute kid that never behaves like a total *******, always gets into trouble but somehow never actually gets hurt and whom everybody loves. Familiar? It's like 90% kids that I see in fanworks.

What s more, life of children in Thedas more often than not is very very harsh.

 

Sorry for venting    It mostly has no relation to Kidquisitor but I'm just really tired of that trope and of strange child worship in our society.

[Illyria]

As far as I know, it was just an idea that the creator played around with. Like a "what if the Inquisitor was a kid?" kind of thing. In her earlier comics, Varian (the Kidquisitor) was older and I think he was paired with Dorian.

 

I don't think you should really think too much on it. It's just for fun. It's cute and lots of people enjoy her comics. (I do as well.)

 

If you want, you could always message the artist on Tumblr if you have a problem with her Kidquisitor comics.

 

I have no problem with it.  Like I said, it's cute.  I just find the premise baffling because I overthink things. 

[Illyria]

Really?! Ugh now I'm regretting reconciling them all even more. I am so angry That's some pretty freaking important information on the candidates for the throne!

 

What colour is she supposed to be? In Masked Empire?

 

Oh yeah, I was like "Girl, what the hell are you still doing in that ballgown? It's been months. AND it's a war camp. Are you going to fight in that?"

 

 

Regardless of the sheer improbability of a child being at the Conclave, they would certainly not become the Inquisitor. It would be Hawke or Cass. The child would just be brought at the end of battles to close rifts.

 

Like you said, "it's cute and all" and I enjoy the cuteness, but I've actually grown dislike that trope as a whole. I call it Child Mary Sue. It's usually that precocious, understanding, slightly mischievous, utterly charming and all around cute kid that never behaves like a total *******, always gets into trouble but somehow never actually gets hurt and whom everybody loves. Familiar? It's like 90% kids that I see in fanworks.

What s more, life of children in Thedas more often than not is very very harsh.

 

Sorry for venting    It mostly has no relation to Kidquisitor but I'm just really tired of that trope and of strange child worship in our society.

 

Briala is described as being dark skinned in the books.  In the games she has what looks like a slight tan.

 

Celene purged Halamshiral - the largest elven alienage in Orlais - because a play implied she was soft on elves.  When she was 16 she staged an assassination attempt on herself (she was 'luckily' away from her estate when the assassins broke in) and the assassins had orders to kill everyone.  This included Briala's parents.  This was done entirely to create sympathy towards herself so she could gain the throne (it looked like the emperor had sent assassins after a recently orphaned teenage girl).  She never told Briala that she'd been the one to have her parents killed - Bria had grown up believing the story about the assassins and only put the facts together during TME.

 

(It should be noted that Briala's parents were well aware of how the Game is played and given that Bria's mother had done a lot of questionable stuff to ensure her daughter became Celene's maid she probably would've approved of this move.  But still.  She murdered her girlfriend's parents and didn't let Bria make an informed choice about their relationship).

 

(By the way, I have NO idea whether or not I support this pairing.  Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't.  Orlasians. *dramatic sigh*)

 

I actually think a story in which the Herald is a child would make for an interesting story because you'd end up with an Inquisition that is mostly run by a committee of Cass, Leliana, Cullen and Josie; or a world in which Hawke is the Inquisitor.  There would also be the guilt of bringing a child into a demon filled battlefield just to close the rifts.
 

[Zaerath]

Briala is described as being dark skinned in the books.  In the games she has what looks like a slight tan.

 

Celene purged Halamshiral - the largest elven alienage in Orlais - because a play implied she was soft on elves.  When she was 16 she staged an assassination attempt on herself (she was 'luckily' away from her estate when the assassins broke in) and the assassins had orders to kill everyone.  This included Briala's parents.  This was done entirely to create sympathy towards herself so she could gain the throne (it looked like the emperor had sent assassins after a recently orphaned teenage girl).  She never told Briala that she'd been the one to have her parents killed - Bria had grown up believing the story about the assassins and only put the facts together during TME.

 

(It should be noted that Briala's parents were well aware of how the Game is played and given that Bria's mother had done a lot of questionable stuff to ensure her daughter became Celene's maid she probably would've approved of this move.  But still.  She murdered her girlfriend's parents and didn't let Bria make an informed choice about their relationship).

 

(By the way, I have NO idea whether or not I support this pairing.  Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't.  Orlasians. *dramatic sigh*)

 

I actually think a story in which the Herald is a child would make for an interesting story because you'd end up with an Inquisition that is mostly run by a committee of Cass, Leliana, Cullen and Josie; or a world in which Hawke is the Inquisitor.  There would also be the guilt of bringing a child into a demon filled battlefield just to close the rifts.
 

 

Quoting Varric, well, ****

Now I want to go back, let 'em murder Celene and put Briala behind the Throne. Initially, I wanted to make a Girlfriends in Power arrangement but now I'm also confused on my opinion on that pairing

It's like with Dorian's father all over again. I made a decision I thought was right but then I got more information and now I regret it. I wonder if Inquisitor feels like that often. I kinda like it though. Very immersive and realistic.

 

I love love love all the stories with other characters being Inquisitors! I've read one with Fenris as Inqui. I hope I'll found Inquisitor Solas or Inquisitor Pavus some day *sighs dreamily*

[Illyria]

Quoting Varric, well, ****

Now I want to go back, let 'em murder Celene and put Briala behind the Throne. Initially, I wanted to make a Girlfriends in Power arrangement but now I'm also confused on my opinion on that pairing

It's like with Dorian's father all over again. I made a decision I thought was right but then I got more information and now I regret it. I wonder if Inquisitor feels like that often. I kinda like it though. Very immersive and realistic.

 

I love love love all the stories with other characters being Inquisitors! I've read one with Fenris as Inqui. I hope I'll found Inquisitor Solas or Inquisitor Pavus some day *sighs dreamily*

 

Honestly, the game makes it pretty clear they still love each other, and Briala is going back into the relationship with all the information.  Plus, her new title means they're on a more equal footing.

 

Inquisitor... Solas...?

 

'I believe we should direct all our energy into researching a way to bring down the veil.'

'Why?  Aren't we supposed to be repairing it?'

'... no reason.'

[Zaerath]

Honestly, the game makes it pretty clear they still love each other, and Briala is going back into the relationship with all the information.  Plus, her new title means they're on a more equal footing.

 

Inquisitor... Solas...?

 

'I believe we should direct all our energy into researching a way to bring down the veil.'

'Why?  Aren't we supposed to be repairing it?'

'... no reason.'

 

I know, I know, it doesn't make any sense with Solas because his role is too big and important as it is. But Dorian? Oh yeah, I'd like to see it. The sassiest Inquisitor

 

I just love seeing other characters as "special ones" of the fandom. Like Chosen One Draco or Avatar Zuko. I've read some amazing fics with the latter btw

[Siha]

I still don't get the premise of kidqusitor. Why would a child be made Inquisitor?  Wouldn't they just stay the Herald/act as a figurehead? The Herald only becomes Inquisitor in the first place because they prove that they are someone people are willing to follow, but in a scenario where the Herald was a child no-one would've let them made those choices because they're a kid.  It would've been Cass working with the advisors.  It's cute and all, but I just don't understand it.
 

 

Puyi comes to mind. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puyi Last emperor of China, crowned at the age of 2.

Starting there, we find Tongzhi, who became emperor at the age of 5. https://en.wikipedia...Tongzhi_Emperor

I'm not familiar with the Chinese history but where there's two example we can usually find more oddities.

In short: How unfathomable are His judgments; and how untraceable are His ways.

 

The world is an odd place and this is no more concerning than people shipping anyone with anybody. And just like I don't like that I'm not fond of child inquisitor either.

[Illyria]

Puyi comes to mind. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puyi Last emperor of China, crowned at the age of 2.

Starting there, we find Tongzhi, who became emperor at the age of 5. https://en.wikipedia...Tongzhi_Emperor

I'm not familiar with the Chinese history but where there's two example we can usually find more oddities.

In short: How unfathomable are His judgments; and how untraceable are His ways.

 

The world is an odd place and this is no more concerning than people shipping anyone with anybody. And just like I don't like that I'm not fond of child inquisitor either.

 

That's an inherited title, though.  The Inquisitor's title was earned through their actions as the Herald.

 

(*waves* good to see you again!)
 

[Illyria]

I know, I know, it doesn't make any sense with Solas because his role is too big and important as it is. But Dorian? Oh yeah, I'd like to see it. The sassiest Inquisitor

 

I just love seeing other characters as "special ones" of the fandom. Like Chosen One Draco or Avatar Zuko. I've read some amazing fics with the latter btw

 

Avatar Zuko!  Yessssss.  I'd never heard of that concept before but I love it. Do you have a link to any good ones?

 

I'm fond of Inquisitor Merrill, myself.  I may not be an Anders fan but I've seen Inquisitor Anders floating around tumblr and I love it.  Varric's expression when they meet is just 'why is it always blondie?'

 

Dorian I can really see working because he's already heavily involved with the Venatori, so it makes sense that he may have attempted to come to the Conclave to warn the Divine about what he'd learnt and just ended up in the wrong place, wrong time (assuming you're also going with Herald!Dorian along with him being the Inquisitor).

[Siha]

That's an inherited title, though.  The Inquisitor's title was earned through their actions as the Herald.

 

(*waves* good to see you again!)
 

 

Well, the same applies to the British monarchy. But according to the Recency Act a parent or consort etc. will rule until the heir comes of age. Different countries, different rules. Hard to argue what would be legal in Thedas. It's not like we actually knew anything about the laws there.

I thought the question was why anybody would ever install an Inquisitor who has not yet proven him/herself? (Which isn't even true for the Herald considering the events before becoming inquisitor.) I just think looking at China shows a different point of view. Sometimes respect must be earned, and sometimes not. Sometimes, obviously, a child can be just as much of a symbol or "leader figure" as a grown wo/man, if people were brought up to accept a ruler whoever s/he is (by birthright or whatever reasons like the decision of a Senate or set of advisors^^). I wouldn't accept a child as an authority but maybe in Thedas people would...

To be quite honest, I find it more confusing that an elf or qunari can become inquisitor...

[Illyria]

Well, the same applies to the British monarchy. But according to the Recency Act a parent or consort etc. will rule until the heir comes of age. Different countries, different rules. Hard to argue what would be legal in Thedas. It's not like we actually knew anything about the laws there.

I thought the question was why anybody would ever install an Inquisitor who has not yet proven him/herself? (Which isn't even true for the Herald considering the events before becoming inquisitor.) I just think looking at China shows a different point of view. Sometimes respect must be earned, and sometimes not. Sometimes, obviously, a child can be just as much of a symbol or "leader figure" as a grown wo/man, if people were brought up to accept a ruler whoever s/he is (by birthright or whatever reasons like the decision of a Senate or set of advisors^^). I wouldn't accept a child as an authority but maybe in Thedas people would...

To be quite honest, I find it more confusing that an elf or qunari can become inquisitor...

 

The bolded part is what I've been thinking.  A child Herald would never be more than the Herald.  The Inquisitor is the leader - the one making the big choices.  The Herald is a figurehead and a symbol.  Originally that was our role as the PC - we were the one with the speical mark who closed rifts, so the Advisors set us to be seen as the Herald of Andraste*.  But it was the actions made by our PC that led to them becoming Inquisitor.  These actions never would've been taken by a child Herald since Cass (or Hawke) would've just taken charge instead.

 

*this is why it makes sense that a non-human would be the Inquisitor.  They're already seen as a quasi-divine figure.  A lot of DAI revolves the sad fact that who we are doesn't matter, all that will be remember is what history says.  We see that with Solas, and with Hawke.  Flemeth too. It's the overriding theme of the serise.

[midnight tea]

The bolded part is what I've been thinking.  A child Herald would never be more than the Herald.  The Inquisitor is the leader - the one making the big choices.  The Herald is a figurehead and a symbol.  Originally that was our role as the PC - we were the one with the speical mark who closed rifts, so the Advisors set us to be seen as the Herald of Andraste*.  But it was the actions made by our PC that led to them becoming Inquisitor.  These actions never would've been taken by a child Herald since Cass (or Hawke) would've just taken charge instead.

 

*this is why it makes sense that a non-human would be the Inquisitor.  They're already seen as a quasi-divine figure.  A lot of DAI revolves the sad fact that who we are doesn't matter, all that will be remember is what history says.  We see that with Solas, and with Hawke.  Flemeth too. It's the overriding theme of the serise.

 

Well that, plus Jaws OF Hakkon, where they've made it a major point of the story - the last Inquisitor was a Dalish elf mage with a dreamer lover, but the history doesn't remember that; in fact some have actively tried to sweep uncomfortable facts under the rug.

[Illyria]

Well that, plus Jaws OF Hakkon, where they've made it a major point of the story - the last Inquisitor was a Dalish elf mage with a dreamer lover, but the history doesn't remember that; in fact some have actively tried to sweep uncomfortable facts under the rug.

 

True.  I tend to forget JOH because I haven't played it yet.

[CapricornSun]

I have no problem with it.  Like I said, it's cute.  I just find the premise baffling because I overthink things. 

 

True. 

[Illyria]

True. 

 

I like how Tala looks grumpy at my overthinkingness in your icon.

[CapricornSun]

I like how Tala looks grumpy at my overthinkingness in your icon.

 

I was just thinking about that too. 

[Ellawynn]

I still don't get the premise of kidqusitor. Why would a child be made Inquisitor?  Wouldn't they just stay the Herald/act as a figurehead? The Herald only becomes Inquisitor in the first place because they prove that they are someone people are willing to follow, but in a scenario where the Herald was a child no-one would've let them made those choices because they're a kid.  It would've been Cass working with the advisors.  It's cute and all, but I just don't understand it.
 

 

 

 

Regardless of the sheer improbability of a child being at the Conclave, they would certainly not become the Inquisitor. It would be Hawke or Cass. The child would just be brought at the end of battles to close rifts.

 

I may be interpreting it wrong, and I can't really speak for everyone who uses the concept, but my understanding of that particular case of Kidquisitor is that Varian (The kid) is the one with the Anchor, but his mother's the one that actually goes into battle and makes all the decisions. He also has, like... two or three younger siblings? And the mother's in a relationship with Solas, which is why he's like Varian's dad?

 

I think that's how it is. I browsed her Tumblr a while ago trying to get the story together but... it's not like she had an FAQ set up or something.

[Illyria]

I may be interpreting it wrong, and I can't really speak for everyone who uses the concept, but my understanding of that particular case of Kidquisitor is that Varian (The kid) is the one with the Anchor, but his mother's the one that actually goes into battle and makes all the decisions. He also has, like... two or three younger siblings? And the mother's in a relationship with Solas, which is why he's like Varian's dad?

 

I think that's how it is. I browsed her Tumblr a while ago trying to get the story together but... it's not like she had an FAQ set up or something.

 

That makes more sense.

 

I've only seen the comics on my dash from people reblogging them, rather than browse the author's stuff (hence my confusion).

[CapricornSun]

I may be interpreting it wrong, and I can't really speak for everyone who uses the concept, but my understanding of that particular case of Kidquisitor is that Varian (The kid) is the one with the Anchor, but his mother's the one that actually goes into battle and makes all the decisions. He also has, like... two or three younger siblings? And the mother's in a relationship with Solas, which is why he's like Varian's dad?

 

I think that's how it is. I browsed her Tumblr a while ago trying to get the story together but... it's not like she had an FAQ set up or something.

 

Yes, basically Varian (the Kidquisitor a.k.a The Lonely Dragon) is part of the Elf Crew and Valen Lavellan (a.k.a. Warrior Princess) adopted him as her own and she's in a romance with Solas, hence why he calls Solas "Egg dad".

 

And yeah it does get a bit confusing.  Varian in the Elf Crew page is said to be 18 but later on he ended up being younger for the Kidquisitor comics.

 

EDIT: Top of the page again.

 

Fen'Harel at the club like...

 

 

 

 

Source: http://kiwi-xeet.tum...trash-sorry-not

[Arshes Nei]

*Enjoying the Kid!Quisitor debate*

 

Another thing to add; like someone had mentioned earlier but didn't really go into depth with, is that its Thedas. Children would have a much harsher life as the poster said. So unless they lived in a large city/village with means, they would be comfortable or at least ready for danger. Their parents/siblings/guardians/whatever would have made sure their kid knew how to escape or hide themselves. Kid!Quisitor could theoretically be quite believable in a world where there is so much danger that kids don't actually get to be kids. Depends on the child I think and in what capacity they have shown that people are willing to flock to your personage. (People think your a god or sent from one, they might believe in their own fanatical way that whatever comes out of your mouth is the holy gospel)

[Ghost Gal]

 

Yeah, I gotta admit, it peeves me a bit when people seem to just... make up sh!t like "Oh, Solas is Elf-Hitler and wants to kill all the humans because he's a racist dick" or "Man, this is gonna backfire so bad on him when it turns out that everyone's a mage and his precious elves will be on the same level as everyone else!" Stuff like that makes me wonder what evil lizard man apparently replaced Solas on their playthrough, because the one I dealt with seemed less concerned with cliche racial superiority, and more concerned with restoring magic and genuinely bettering the world - albeit, in a highly destructive, ends-justify-the-means sort of way.

 

I can see Solas doing a lot of reprehensible stuff because he feels it has to be done, and he'd do it with a very heavy heart, but I don't understand where this interpretation of Solas as some arrogant dick that takes joy in the destruction he'll bring to others comes from. Even low-approval Solas seems more indifferent to the destruction of the world than anything. And in general, regardless of approval, he seems the sort that'll look for peaceful and clever solutions over simple violence.

 

Thank you! That's all I'm saying!

 

(As to the "immortality" bit, I imagine immortal elves consider killing mortals the way we consider killing hamsters. If you value life, you'll think of it as wrong, but since rodents live SUCH short and simple lives compared to complex, long-lived humans, it doesn't seem as bad as killing a fellow human. Torture and inflicting intentional suffering would be seen as awful because what living being does that to another? But in terms of the severity of the death itself, it's like, "Well, you were gonna die in two years anyway..." which is small beans compared to the 80+ year lifespan of a fellow human.)

 

 

Makes you wonder how humans got to be mages, since they seem inherently less... Fade-y than elves. 

 

Maybe they started with drawing on a more earth-bound source like blood magic, establishing a connection to the Fade that way? Or maybe human mages are all elf-blooded to some degree? Hmm...

 

It's possible that humans have some connection to the Fade, even if it isn't on the same level as elves.

 

As to the theory that they got to be as powerful as elven mages due to elven blood... Well, honestly, that's been my running theory for a while now. Tevinter was formed and ruled by humans who enslaved elves, despite the latter's greater affinity for magic. Dorian mentions how all the ancient houses "breed" the best mages and have been since ancient times. Children of humans and elves always appear human. I'll bet my hat ancient magisters had children with elven slaves, then pushed the elven parents aside and raised the child as purely human nobility, so they could get the elven magical abilities into their own bloodlines while maintaining their own race and class superiority.

 

(I know there's no proof of this and it's pure speculation, but that's just a theory I'll hold onto until proven otherwise.)

 

Quoting Varric, well, ****

Now I want to go back, let 'em murder Celene and put Briala behind the Throne. Initially, I wanted to make a Girlfriends in Power arrangement but now I'm also confused on my opinion on that pairing

It's like with Dorian's father all over again. I made a decision I thought was right but then I got more information and now I regret it. I wonder if Inquisitor feels like that often. I kinda like it though. Very immersive and realistic.

 

I love love love all the stories with other characters being Inquisitors! I've read one with Fenris as Inqui. I hope I'll found Inquisitor Solas or Inquisitor Pavus some day *sighs dreamily*

 

Yeah, something similar happened to me but different. I'll admit I played the game first, but had Celene killed because I couldn't figure out how to reconcile her with Briala (there was no guide out at the time), but I felt extremely bad about it. Then I heard about what happened in The Masked Empire, and I felt retroactively angry that I felt bad about killing her, and mad that my character couldn't learn about it in the game so she wouldn't feel bad.

 

I've started reconsidering recently though (others have pointed out that Briala having power only as long as Gaspard is alive and under her thumb, which would quickly disintegrate the moment he dies or figures out a way to subvert her) made me reconsider. But still...

 

Honestly, the game makes it pretty clear they still love each other, and Briala is going back into the relationship with all the information.  Plus, her new title means they're on a more equal footing.

 

I don't know. There are a few things keeping me from feeling confident in their relationship. Firstly, was a really toxic, unhealthy relationship with serious power imbalances to begin with, so the fact that Briala chooses to step back into the sado-masochism tango doesn't make it less of a tango...   Secondly, Celene is still the one with all the power, and she hasn't hesitated to use it before. She promised to help the elves before, then turned on them the second nobles started whispering, and massacred thousands just to maintain her image. What's to stop her from turning on Briala or the elves again? 

 

-

 

On the Kid!Inquisitor thing: How old does the Inquisitor have to be to qualify? Can s/he be 14? Or does s/he have to be 10 or younger?

 

(I ask because I've actually been writing a fic about how I think they would have interacted had Solas met Lavellan when she was fourteen--much younger and more naive compared to now, but with a slightly more adult understanding of the world--and sometimes I find myself thinking of how things would have been had she gotten the mark at fourteen instead of twenty, so... yeah.)