That hat is just so Solas too.
Ah, the days of innocent, dorky face shrapnel.
Honestly? I'm not surprised he chose some kind of hat. Considering that most guests in Winter Palace had sported elaborate hairstyles, hats and masks his bald head and general 'unassumedness' would - ironically - stick out like a sore thumb 
Honestly? I'm not surprised he chose some kind of hat. Considering that most guests in Winter Palace had sported elaborate hairstyles, hats and masks his bald head and general 'unassumedness' would - ironically - stick out like a sore thumb
True, but the subtle trolling is the icing on this frilly cake.
I'm rather amused by how many modders seem to think that Solas doesn't have enough eyebrow. I mean, modding is personal, so I'm not criticizing anyone but I just find Solas with heavy dark brows (not even as bad as the Tharanduil mod) so goofy.
I get used to the characters' default appearances on the first playthrough, so I usually don't mod their appearances. Solas + Eyebrows winds up looking like Solas's evil vizier twin to me 
Oh, except the deshine mods, I use those. Seriously, you'd think Thedosians had figured out facial hygiene by now 
Yeah, it's super goofy, especially because as you said, it looks like Solas' evil twin. Solas, to me, the animators did such a wonderful job with the subtlety in his eyes, and eyebrows when it comes to facial expressions, that I think might have been/be lost with such full brows.
True, but the subtle trolling is the icing on this frilly cake.
... Can you imagine him appearing in Winter Palace in his Trespasser outfit? Weirdly enough, I think it'd fit the place more - who knows, maybe he'd even start a fashion trend with wolf pelts and knee faces or something xD
I think he'd be amused by that if it happened. Though the amusement would probably last until it turned out that Orlais basically eradicated their wolf population ;P
I'm rather amused by how many modders seem to think that Solas doesn't have enough eyebrow. I mean, modding is personal, so I'm not criticizing anyone but I just find Solas with heavy dark brows (not even as bad as the Tharanduil mod) so goofy.
Yeah, I'm not sure I get it too - Solas' eyebrows are already very prominent, being relatively dark and straight, sitting right above his deep-set eyes and high nose bridge and therefore casting a very deep shadow... and that's aside from he obvious fact that he has no other hair (not counting eyelashes) on his head. There's no need to emphasize them anymore, unless someone really wants Varric to switch calling Solas from Chuckles to Eyebrows
I get used to the characters' default appearances on the first playthrough, so I usually don't mod their appearances. Solas + Eyebrows winds up looking like Solas's evil vizier twin to me
Oh, except the deshine mods, I use those. Seriously, you'd think Thedosians had figured out facial hygiene by now
Hah - I assume most of them don't use special XXI century creams to get rid of shininess 
I mean, I do, a lot, as well as all kind of matting tricks but it only takes for weather to be a little bit warmer (and not necessarily humid - even during hot summers local air tends to be exceptionally dry) and my face stars to shine as if I just took a dip in vaseline >.>'
We're coastal and humid, so when the weather is warm, I accept that my makeup isn't going to last very long and I need blotting sheets. Come on, people, you have magic. You should be able to not be so shiny.
Saving Thedas is sweaty work so I just assumed that is why some of the characters faces are shiny. But I do agree that sometimes they're a bit too shiny.
(Although Abelas and Solas can keep the lipgloss. Gotta keep those luscious lips moisturized. I bet Solas uses Chocolate Frilly Cake flavoured. lol)
And Solas couldn't have worn the Trespasser armor at the ball. It would cause a riot to break out. Those noble's would be trying to grab his bum all night, and Lavellan would literally have to fight them off with a stick!
I think Solas' eyebrows look good. One thing I noticed is that there are a few hairs that stick up on his right (our left) eyebrow towards the end. It's a nice touch.
Oh Solas. First the hobo sweater, then the kneefaces and crotch pelt. Now the manbun. Always the least fashionable
I thought buns were in fashion right now? Every male grad student I know has either shaved back and sides, an undercut, or longer hair tied in a bun.
Plus, I like the bun. It suits him particularly well, which helps.
You've just taken me back to the days of when I was 12 and had chocolate flavored/scented lip balm. It didn't taste or smell much like chocolate. It was its own weirdness. And that weirdness just came back via memory.
You've just taken me back to the days of when I was 12 and had chocolate flavored/scented lip balm. It didn't taste or smell much like chocolate. It was its own weirdness. And that weirdness just came back via memory.
It's completely natural, actually 
From what I know the sense of smell is very strong tied to our memories for some reason - to a point that people who lose their sense of smell usually deal with depression a lot.
Also - I actually use scented lip balms till today Not all the time but enough to go through a few chocolate-scented lip balms in recent memory. Honestly, during time of my strictest dieting I didn't know if the scent and somewhat sugary semi-taste was a curse of a blessing xD;
It's completely natural, actually
Also - I actually use scented lip balms till today
Oh, it's very much tied to memory. It's a frequent enough occurrence. Was a mixed memory though. I use scented stuff a lot too. I have one that is mint and one that is cinnamon at the moment.
Hah - I assume most of them don't use special XXI century creams to get rid of shininess
Gotta admit, I like how all shiny the character's faces are. Half of the time you're chatting to them they're engaged in training or are out in the field and just have finished a fight - they're gonna be a tad sweaty anyway.
I have pretty bad skin - not really helped by my tendency to eat a bunch of sugar/simple carbs. Still prone to minor acne at the age of 22 (I seriously hoped I'd have grown out of it by now, but nope, my skin breaks out every time I make a bad food decision, ugh), which can get quite shiny. So it makes me feel a little better about my appearance.
I thought buns were in fashion right now? Every male grad student I know has either shaved back and sides, an undercut, or longer hair tied in a bun.
Plus, I like the bun. It suits him particularly well, which helps.
Manbuns aren't really my thing. I'm just sick of seeing them all over the unwashed 30-something hipsters in my neighborhood
But since I haven't specified grad!Solas or Lavellan's appearances beyond some dorky turtlenecks on Solas's part, headcanon whatever you like! The beauty of vagueness
Oh, it's very much tied to memory. It's a frequent enough occurrence. Was a mixed memory though. I use scented stuff a lot too. I have one that is mint and one that is cinnamon at the moment.
Cinnamon is da best. I also like mint, or apple or rose, and I adore watermelon/melon or beeswax/honey scent.
Gotta admit, I like how all shiny the character's faces are. Half of the time you're chatting to them they're engaged in training or are out in the field and just have finished a fight - they're gonna be a tad sweaty anyway.
I have pretty bad skin - not really helped by my tendency to eat a bunch of sugar/simple carbs. Still prone to minor acne at the age of 22 (I seriously hoped I'd have grown out of it by now, but nope, my skin breaks out every time I make a bad food decision, ugh), very red and shiny nose. So it makes me feel a little better about my appearance.
I have to admit, the first time I played DAI it was on my older computer and there was an issue with the way-too-shiny hair, esp. on medium settings... and I liked that. It did seem off, since most of the game is pretty goddamn realistic, but with the way metal things looked like as well as some elements of tarot cards it gave the game something of a Kilmt-inspired look. And I'm always a big sucker for Klimt and Klimt-inspired stuff.
It's not that I dislike current style, I mean the game is beautiful, which is especially impressive considering that they've had to downscale the game so old-gen wouldn't explode and therefore couldn't overcome some limitations - but I think if Bioware got bold and got into something more stylized (as in - still pretty goddamn realistic, but with some unrealistic elements, like shiny, smooth metal surfaces or shiny hair) they could create a pretty distinct style that I'd personally really dig no less than I dig the stylized look of 2008 Prince of Persia.
As for the skin - I've dealt with very severe acne till I was about 29-30. Like - it was bad since the beginning of high-school and pretty much shredded the remaining confidence I've had. Somehow it receded about 2 years ago, after I've found a right combination of skin treatment and creams, but that's after years of tests and visits in my dermatologist's or endocrinologist's office, diets, etc, etc. I still sometimes deal with some local eruptions, but compared to what it was before it's almost nothing. Heck, I don't even have that many scars (probably the biggest long-term benefit of all the serious dermatological treatments I went through) and while I still have near 0 confidence in myself, it's not such an ordeal to look into the mirror.
Sadly, my sister has now the opposite thing - she never had it as bad as I do, heck it's not even near now, but it's enough to be bothersome and I see that it impacts her confidence - and I totally understand. Sadly, acne is a petty normal thing, long past tweens or twenties 
Manbuns aren't really my thing. I'm just sick of seeing them all over the unwashed 30-something hipsters in my neighborhood
But since I haven't specified grad!Solas or Lavellan's appearances beyond some dorky turtlenecks on Solas's part, headcanon whatever you like! The beauty of vagueness
It's like with everything - some things look better on one person and not on the other. Generally speaking I like men with long hair, but I'm the first to concede that it's not something that suits every guy and sometimes it can look downright awful (just like say, pixie cut or short hair in general doesn't really look good on me).
It's like with everything - some things look better on one person and not on the other. Generally speaking I like men with long hair, but I'm the first to concede that it's not something that suits every guy and sometimes it can look downright awful (just like say, pixie cut or short hair in general doesn't really look good on me).
I feel your pain. I have a very square skull (the top of my head is literally almost flat) so having long, thick hair covers that up
I get used to the characters' default appearances on the first playthrough, so I usually don't mod their appearances. Solas + Eyebrows winds up looking like Solas's evil vizier twin to me
Oh, except the deshine mods, I use those. Seriously, you'd think Thedosians had figured out facial hygiene by now
The face deshine mods are a creator send.
And the body deshine mod for Bull.
And Solas couldn't have worn the Trespasser armor at the ball. It would cause a riot to break out. Those noble's would be trying to grab his bum all night, and Lavellan would literally have to fight them off with a stick!
Damn right!
Although for my new PT I am going full-on with the Trespassers armors mod and PJs and Cheating shops where you can buy everything for 0 and so on (cause I can't be bothered replaying seriously, just want a quick run) and I was undecided whether to give Solas his Trespasser outfit (already done last PT) or this time try on him the MP Arcane Warrior. I went with the second cause I love that the hood is included. It makes him look so mysterious... plus when I give him Ardent Blossom he puts it on top of the hood, it's hilarious XD
Anyway, so while he didn't exactly wear that outfit in the Ballroom, he did have it on and off throughout the Palace Lavellan is lucky no one assaulted him like Cullen
I really like how this looks on him... 
(but I had to "undress him" for the fade kiss scene or otherwise you can't see his face in its full Elven glory)
I'm flying up to San Jose in an hour or so to celebrate with my boyfriend's family, so I'll be in and out until next Monday. Happy Thanksgiving to those of you who celebrate it, and for those of you who don't, use November 26th an excuse to overindulge Because you know the Americans will!
I thought buns were in fashion right now? Every male grad student I know has either shaved back and sides, an undercut, or longer hair tied in a bun.
Plus, I like the bun. It suits him particularly well, which helps.
Manbuns aren't really my thing. I'm just sick of seeing them all over the unwashed 30-something hipsters in my neighborhood
It's like with everything - some things look better on one person and not on the other. Generally speaking I like men with long hair, but I'm the first to concede that it's not something that suits every guy and sometimes it can look downright awful (just like say, pixie cut or short hair in general doesn't really look good on me).
Haha oh dear, my husband picked up the hairstyle before it got popular (what a hipster!) and was pretty disappointed when it became a trend. He had a short pony-tail at the rear of his head, but now he's taken to putting it in a bun 
because he wants to grow it longer. I convinced him to try Dorian's hair style in Tevinter (yaaaas):
It looks like an undercut that's just grown out, right? He doesn't have the receding hairline, but he looks after himself like Dorian! He's regrowing his mustache with a bit of a beard, and I get to keep his eyebrows tidy for him .
haha. I was messing with a clan name generator and my second result was Faded Rebels.
Oh curses. I wasted the TOP on that. XD
Here's a Solas to make up for it. Fortunately, I had him splashing around in the Temple of Mythal earlier. 
I've been taking lots of screen shots, but mostly of just Atisha. Just finished The Hinterlands today.
In prison. "What have I gotten myself into this time?"
Meeting Solas. "He's kind of cute, for a bald guy."
Talking to Sera. "She's funny. I like her."
Meeting Vivienne. "Whoa. Remind me never to ****** this woman off."
As I sit here on a hot day, I wonder: what clothes would Solas wear when it was too hot for pajamas, in Elvhenan? So that means no qunari armor .
As I sit here on a hot day, I wonder: what clothes would Solas wear when it was too hot for pajamas, in Elvhenan? So that means no qunari armor
A wolf pelt loin cloth.
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