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[ParagonPunk]

This is a bit more of a serious banter than I'm used to writing so bear with me.

 

Solas, Cole and Cass: 

 

Cole: What's it like? To be alive?

Solas: You think you aren't alive?

Cole: I'm not like you... I'm not really alive.

Solas: Iron Bull and I aren't alike and yet we're both very much alive. The definition of being "alive" is to exist, you exist don't you?

Cass: But Cole is dead, the boy at least. Isn't he?

Cole: ...Yes. He died... a long time ago.

Solas: And who's to say part of him doesn't live on in you. You exist. You're trying to help those in need; that's more that many "alive" people can say. You are kinder than you think, chin up Da'mi.

Cass: That's an interesting perspective, you think he and the boy are one and the same?

Solas: I believe so, yes.

Cole: Thank you. I... I never thought about it like that.

Solas: It's my pleasure.

 

(In the Dragon Age wiki Da'mi means "little blade" I thought it was fitting)

[Ajna]

Little Blade is so unbelieveably cute...

[RynJ]

@ ParagonPunk - That is such a sweet banter. Now that we know Solas and Cole get along, I really hope that Solas can help Cole gain some semblance of peace just like that. I think Cole needs it.

 

And to you, my lovely, lovely BEES, I can't believe how close we are to 100 pages in this thread! Ahhh it's like getting a huge drink of water after days roaming a desert! 

 

Also:

 

WELCOME NEWBIES!!!

 

Feel free to stick around and quit yer lurkin'. It feels SO good to have new people in the thread and interested in Solas! We'll be sure to thoroughly pick apart every little piece of info we've been given as is tradition in this thread 

[Tamyn]

He wants to romance our hand too...damn that actually works

 

Oh god now I've got a weird idea
Solas is all like "Yeah I wanna help save the world", but actually...
HE'S ONLY AFTER OUR HAND
 

 

Solas: *stares at glowing hand*

Inquisitor: Solas, my eyes are up here.

[Cat Lance]

This is a bit more of a serious banter than I'm used to writing so bear with me.

 

Solas, Cole and Cass: 

 

Cole: What's it like? To be alive?

Solas: You think you aren't alive?

Cole: I'm not like you... I'm not really alive.

Solas: Iron Bull and I aren't alike and yet we're both very much alive. The definition of being "alive" is to exist, you exist don't you?

Cass: But Cole is dead, the boy at least. Isn't he?

Cole: ...Yes. He died... a long time ago.

Solas: And who's to say part of him doesn't live on in you. You exist. You're trying to help those in need; that's more that many "alive" people can say. You are kinder than you think, chin up Da'mi.

Cass: That's an interesting perspective, you think he and the boy are one and the same?

Solas: I believe so, yes.

Cole: Thank you. I... I never thought about it like that.

Solas: It's my pleasure.

 

(In the Dragon Age wiki Da'mi means "little blade" I thought it was fitting)

Why did I reach my like quota NOW!?

[Lucy Glitter]

Ommmggg can Cole and Solas go on a play-date? 

 

 

UMG SAH CUTE

[RebbyWriter]

Just thought I'd pop in for the first time to share some thoughts.

First of all, I'm a total nerd when it comes to personality types. (INFP, in da house!)I even did a video on the personality breakdown of Anders in Da2. So, when it comes to intuitive v. thinking, it could go either way for Solas. I would lean towards intuition, myself. But, as said previously, we will just have to talk with him to make certain of that.

 

I like him because he reminds me more of myself: Introverted dreamer who favors comfort over fashion and whatnot.

Where the hell is the love button?

 

Also, not sure if it has been discussed previously (I'm new here) but didn't PW's interview compare Solas' understanding to the Fade like that of lucid dreaming? I have books on dreaming (Yeah. I'm one of THOSE people) and one of them says that 73 percent of the population has experienced a lucid dream but it only is common for 5-10 percent of those people. I have have one or two every few months so I guess I would be in that percentage.

 

I don't know why, but that makes me like him more. I hope he's as good as I imagine him to be or I will be real upset.

[The Ascendant]

Is Solas a dreamer like Feyneriel and Felassan? His profile and the interview states that he has a unique perspective on the Fade.

[chrislynn]

Is Solas a dreamer like Feyneriel and Felassan? His profile and the interview states that he has a unique perspective on the Fade.

No he isn't unless they have not revealed it yet. What he does is observe the fade and influence what he encounters. Dreamers actively change the Fade to their whim/desire/liking. 

 

At least that is my understanding of the difference. 

[chibielf]

He's got a new look?! 
 
And I'm taking Solas everywhere with me. He sounds delightful. At this rate, my party is going to be made up of just elves and mages. Oops.

The close up that was released yesterday looks drastically different than the in game close up released awhile ago. I doubt they would change him like that since his first pic was realistic, detailed and gorgeous and this new one looks kinda generic, less detail. I'm assuming its just a really really bad angle. That's why people are reacting negatively. They should of used a better pic. I doubt that's what he actually looks like. All the other pics he still looks gorgeous with the lips, dimple chin and scar.
So, I'm going with bad angle. Either way, he sounds really interesting. I'm excited.

[Tamyn]

No he isn't unless they have not revealed it yet. What he does is observe the fade and influence what he encounters. Dreamers actively change the Fade to their whim/desire/liking. 

 

At least that is my understanding of the difference. 

 

Can't a dreamer also kill others in their sleep? I think I remember some people in DA 2 freaking out over Feyn'riel because of that.

[Elite Banana]

Ommmggg can Cole and Solas go on a play-date? 

 

 

UMG SAH CUTE

 

I want to put them in my pocket.

[Karm]

Goooooooood morning/afternoon/evening! My likes have been restored (for whatever short period of time that may be), and I see we have new de-lurkers/newcomers.

 

Welcome! Welcome! Pull up a chair and stay a while, we've got cookies!

 

[renfrees]

Can't a dreamer also kill others in their sleep? I think I remember some people in DA 2 freaking out over Feyn'riel because of that.

Apparently, according to Marethari and side-quest "Who needs rescuing?"

[Sleepy Somnus]

Solas is quickly becoming the most interesting companion IMHO.

[dragondreamer]

No he isn't unless they have not revealed it yet. What he does is observe the fade and influence what he encounters. Dreamers actively change the Fade to their whim/desire/liking. 

 

At least that is my understanding of the difference. 

 

I'd say he's a Dreamer based on the description we have.  A Dreamer is a mage who can enter the Fade without the use of lyrium.  If he's wandering the Fade by simply going to sleep, that would make him a Dreamer.  Since he's not Circle trained, he might not be aware he's doing anything unusual for a mage, unless the Dalish have told him something about it.

[chrislynn]

Dragonracer - I just wanted to tell you that I loved your piece and your writing is wonderful. I'm a bit envious and the phrasing and emotion you evoked! And how quickly you wrote it. I take days agonizing over every word and struggle to sit and focus on the work of it sometimes. And with summer and the kids home my distraction levels are even higher! I also have to 'hear' the characters and when they belong to someone else, it is harder for it to ring true sometimes. 

 

Also welcome everyone and I am so pleased that our little thread has managed to maintain its warm and friendly feeling with his reveal. (I was a little nervous about that) and add me to the INFP's of the thread. No wonder I am drawn to Solas! 

[chrislynn]

I'd say he's a Dreamer based on the description we have.  A Dreamer is a mage who can enter the Fade without the use of lyrium.  If he's wandering the Fade by simply going to sleep, that would make him a Dreamer.  Since he's not Circle trained, he might not be aware he's doing anything unusual for a mage, unless the Dalish have told him something about it.

I wonder how much of what he does is because no one ever told him it was impossible though? Is it really some innate ability as a dreamer or just circle teaching closes off the possibility for others. Hence the close mindedness. Mages taught to believe they need lyrium or blood magic thus they do. Solas experimented and discovered otherwise he had no restrictions. It is an interesting thought. 

 

Again, unlike Fenyriel, he doesn't change the Fade or create in it that affects the 'real' world (so far as we know) he just observes. I am sure we will learn more and I look forward to it. 

[Cat Lance]

1. In case anyone is interested in Artists and suchlike related to Solas. (Sidenote, I really hate the twitter character limit)

    

1. Matt Rhodes ‏@MattRhodesArt  9h

   Saw some beautified paintovers of Solas and Sera, made me want to say a thing. http://forum.bioware.com/topic/508118-solas-fan-thread-written-by-pw-i-have-seen-things-in-my-journeys-that-most-can-only-dream-of-literally/page-75#entry16854431 …

    
2. Cat Lance ‏@Cat_Lance  3h

   @MattRhodesArt Are you a one I should thank for the scar existing? You, @PatrickWeekes, and the original #Solas fans did me/my son a solid 1

3. Matt Rhodes ‏@MattRhodesArt  2h

   @Cat_Lance thatd be Casper Konefal. I can pass that on

 

 

[BlueFlame527]

Read over the interview again and I must say I love how much Solas seems selfless and moral. Despite some debate against Iron Bull and his Qunari beliefs he seems like he will get along well with others like Varric, Dorian, Cassandra, and Blackwall as he seems to posess certain characteristics of each one. 

I can't wait for his VA interview  . I wonder what accent he will have?

[Cat Lance]

I wonder how much of what he does is because no one ever told him it was impossible though? Is it really some innate ability as a dreamer or just circle teaching closes off the possibility for others. Hence the close mindedness. Mages taught to believe they need lyrium or blood magic thus they do. Solas experimented and discovered otherwise he had no restrictions. It is an interesting thought. 

 

Again, unlike Fenyriel, he doesn't change the Fade or create in it that affects the 'real' world (so far as we know) he just observes. I am sure we will learn more and I look forward to it. 

Yes, I've been wondering the same thing, if he's a Somniari or just unfettered and creative. (Which obviously is more than a simple "just," but it would mean that if I played as a mage maybe he could teach her a few new tricks!) 

 

...Private lessons....

 

 

Read over the interview again and I must say I love how much Solas seems selfless and moral. Despite some debate against Iron Bull and his Qunari beliefs he seems like he will get along well with others like Varric, Dorian, Cassandra, and Blackwall as he seems to posess certain characteristics of each one. 

I can't wait for his VA interview   . I wonder what accent he will have.

 

And so much this!! I'm quite tickled with his character as revealed! I think he is everything and more that we had hoped he'd be in that regard! Now just hoping that he'll be an LI!

[dragondreamer]

I wonder how much of what he does is because no one ever told him it was impossible though? Is it really some innate ability as a dreamer or just circle teaching closes off the possibility for others. Hence the close mindedness. Mages taught to believe they need lyrium or blood magic thus they do. Solas experimented and discovered otherwise he had no restrictions. It is an interesting thought. 

 

Again, unlike Fenyriel, he doesn't change the Fade or create in it that affects the 'real' world (so far as we know) he just observes. I am sure we will learn more and I look forward to it. 

 

These are fun ideas that I hope we'll get into further with Solas, but they might be difficult to prove either way.  I feel it might be a little of both.  I don't know if he would have had the ability if it hadn't been innate, but perhaps he would have more trouble like Feynriel had if he had been afraid.  Magic is almost entirely reflective of the mage's will and mental state, and the Fade also responds to that.  

 

I don't think Solas is incapable of changing things in the Fade, all mages can manipulate the Fade to some degree.  This is demonstrated a few times in Asunder.  Dreamers' ability is just much stronger, and they can consciously enter the Fade at will, without lyrium.  But even Feynriel had no real control until he went to Tevinter for training.  Since Solas is more interested in observation, that on its own might be why we aren't seeing him do anything major.  Then again, we don't quite know what Rift Magic does... 

[RynJ]

I'm so excited about his personality too! He sounds like a sweetheart who really cares about the fate of the universe and prizes freedom of thought above all else. My kind of guy, I have to say!

[Cezelle]

Dare I say, Solas is like a dream come true?... Ok bad joke sorry, had to get that out of my system don't hit me.. 

I'm really curious who Solas' his voice actor is going to be though now that it's confirmed Allen Leech isn't, I really hope they stick to the Irish accent, because it fits him sooooo well, I also wonder if Solas sleeps in an inquisition camp or keep if he can experience the memories of our inquisitor or the companions? Because that would be awesome! If the veil is thin enough there, but I suppose that wouldn't be much of a problem to find such places anymore when the veil is constantly creating tears. Also after reading DragonRacer's awesome piece of writing I imagine that Solas' journal will for one part contain research of the Fade and in the other part a list of places marked with "have to take a nap there someday"

[Gearwarden]

Dare I say, Solas is like a dream come true?... Ok bad joke sorry, had to get that out of my system don't hit me.. 

I'm really curious who Solas' his voice actor is going to be though now that it's confirmed Allen Leech isn't, I really hope they stick to the Irish accent, because it fits him sooooo well, I also wonder if Solas sleeps in an inquisition camp or keep if he can experience the memories of our inquisitor or the companions? Because that would be awesome! If the veil is thin enough there, but I suppose that wouldn't be much of a problem to find such places anymore when the veil is constantly creating tears. Also after reading DragonRacer's awesome piece of writing I imagine that Solas' journal will for one part contain research of the Fade and in the other part a list of places marked with "have to take a nap there someday"

I still say its Mark Meer