Got sidetracked a bit, as usually happens, on our way to the Temple of Dirthamen. Wanted to write this down while it's still a bit fresh. After returning from the Exalted Plains, in hope that I don't ever have to go back
, I ran around and chatted with everyone in Skyhold again. Cassandra and Harold resolved their little differences about the whole Divine thing. As he approached her she said, "seeing you warms the heart." *sigh* and they went into the smithy and made out for awhile. All is right with the world... uh, well, besides the war and all
Saw an exclamation point on the Skyhold map, right where Maryden the golden-voiced minstrel usually stands in the tavern. I went there to see what it was all about, and as soon as I walked in the exclamation point disappeared, and I couldn't interact with her at all.
Tried reloading, even exited right out of the game completely, but nothing worked. Crap.
So I went up to the garden and planted some new seeds and chatted with Morrigan. Was interesting to hear what she had to say about the HoF this time. She talked about how far the wardens had fallen since the blight, having been exiled from the southern lands, and that they had until the next blight to make amends. Morrigan: Witch of the Wilds, Occult Advisor to the Empress of Orlais, apostate mage, gorgeous, fearless, with a voice that makes one weak in the knees.... captain obvious
She had thought that when the Champion of Kirkwall mentioned a Warden ally, the HoF was who he referred to. Bit odd because Hawke had already been left in the Fade before we ever met Morrigan. She asked if I'd seen the HoF at Adamant, said that they had parted on less than amiable terms, that I should find him, because this war was just the sort of thing he would be involved in, and that he could be either a powerful ally or a dangerous foe. Very different from her chat when they were lovers during the blight, but equally cool.
Pleeeeease Bio, bring back the HoF!
Then Harold and the Nightingale went to Valence. There, she mentioned how she and the HoF had come to that chantry together after the blight. Kinda cool, but not as cool as when the HoF romances Morrigan. Harold tried to recruit Natalie, but she refused to join us. Stopped Leliana from killing her this time, though. When we talked about it all afterwards, Leliana seemed a much happier person, that she was glad to be reminded to remember who she was before being a bard, before being the Left hand of the Divine, before everything else. Dunno what that means for her being the next Divine, but I've come to terms (sort of) with the fact it'll likely be Cassandra who is chosen
...Anyway, now I'm undecided which Leliana I like better.
To put a perfect capper on the evening, Harold had a game of Wicked Grace with Varric and most of the rest of the companions. No Sera under the table time, but still just as funny to see Cullen make a break for it
Was hoping for an extra line or two from Cassandra, but nothing. Damn. Speaking of Sera... Harold went for a chat with Solas, and asked him about elves. He answered with, "why don't you go ask Sera? She has ... strong opinions." ... Uhh okay, Solas, but remember? I kicked her out of the party early this time? Guess he's fade-trippin' again.
Anyway, now we're off to the Temple of Dirthamen.