Transcriptions of the letters from the various gear store items. under cut for length.
Isabela:
“My dear Hawke,
Do you know anyone with a flock of parrots? I'm trying to cheat on a bet with Varric and the stakes are exceedingly high.
If you help me, I shall take you to that breathtaking beach you so crave. Free of ancient horrors, too. I think. I'd hate to take respite from all my adventures, but there are other ways to make the heart flutter. In fact I'm already imagining a few. Aren't you?
Sailing there can be fatal, but Admiral Isabela will keep you safe. Are you interested?
I would love to see you again.
Yours,
Isabela”
Morrigan:
“My love,
Now before that grin reaches your ears, perish the thought that this letter was my idea. 'Tis Kieran who would not give me peace until I wrote to ask how you are faring. Regale us, if you please, with another of your tales that I might read to him in bed. He is particularly fond of those wherein you spur mischief whilst you save the day.
Thank you for your most delightful gifts. I shall make certain to wear them the next time you come home. Dream of me until then, my Hero of Ferelden, and have a care.
Morrigan”
Dorian:
“My dearest Amatus,
Home is ever as it was: a glittering whirl of dancing, politics, and murder. I'm used to people staring daggers at me - I quite relish it, actually - but the glares seem to possess a new intensity since my return to Tevinter. Do they disapprove of House Pavus freeing its slaves while I work in the Magisterium to end slavery across Tevinter? Perhaps they simply covet my cheekbones, and who could blame them?
Real reform will take time, but we're making inroads. I miss you terribly, Amatus, perhaps almost as much as you miss me. I treasure you and your belief in my work here.
Yours always,
Dorian
P.S. I wouldn't take it amiss if you might send me another barrel of that dreadful Fereldan beer?”
Alistair:
“My love,
How are you? Is it true that you recently killed darkspawn with only a mean glare and a pointy stick? Ferelden is ablaze with this rumor! You do give people so much hope. Tales of your heroism never fail to astonish me and almost ease the pain of going to sleep without you by my side.
Almost.
I can't wait to be with you again. I'd bring you some roses, you could give me a tour of the keep, we'd drink with the new recruits and then cuddle in a tent. Without the new recruits! Tent time is just for the two of us. I want to make that clear.
Now excuse me while I practice my death glare and rummage through the dog's stash of sticks.
I love you.
Yours forever,
Alistair.”
The Iron Bull:
“Kadan,
You won’t believe what I did today. I got a guy to flip! Twice! So yes, all is well. Except for all the demons. And this whole thing in which I’m far away from the love of my life. Really keeps me up at night.
Anyway, you hearing these rumors of a dragon on the loose? Yeah! The boys and I are on its trail. Last I heard, it was flying toward the Frostback Mountains. Can you join us? I hope you’re not uh… all tied up. Don’t worry, I’m fairly certain it’s not a Ben-Hassrath trap. And if it is, you know I’m prepared. Ataash varin kata!
I love you, Kadan.
See you soon.
The Iron Bull.”
Tali:
“By the way, I left something for you up in your cabin. Go have a look.” - Tali’Zorah
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“Dear Shepard,
As you may remember, I presented this picture frame to you as a gift on the Normandy. It was my way of expressing my admiration for you and our bond as comrades-in-arms. On the back of the metal frame, I've emblazoned a promise that will never fade - 'Shepard, wherever you go, I'm with you.'
I know it's not much, but...this is what I look like under the mask. I'm sorry if it's not what you were expecting. I know Quarian faces can be a bit...different. Every time you look at my picture, I hope you will be reminded of our adventures on the Normandy, from our battles against the Reapers to our intimate conversations in the privacy of our quarters.
I am not one to express my emotions openly, but thank you for being my friend, my confidante, and my inspiration. I look forward to many more adventures together.
Keelah se’lai,
Tali’Zorah”
Another letter from Tali:
"Whatever the galaxy throws at us, I'll be at your side. - Tali"
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"Shepard
It's been a while since I last struggled to sleep. You must be dreaming of falling through a fish tank or starring in a hanar vid? I can hear you muttering about jellyfish.
It's funny. I've spent my whole life hoping for the future, but these days nothing scares me more. Keelah, why can't we stop time? Even for just a little bit? No war, no Reapers, nobody counting on us. Just you and me, as free as the dust in the solar wind.
When this is all over, will you settle down on Rannoch with me? I love you.
- Tali"
Garrus (posted [here] by details-and-space-paraphernalia!):
“It’d be an awfully empty galaxy without you."
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"Shepard
Hey, it's the handsome turian from the bar. I hear you're planning to wipe out the Reapers. Sounds fun. You know, I happen to have a little sway in the turian military. Meet me again, same time, same place? We can negotiate over drinks and dancing.
Sorry, that was from stranger Garrus. Your real boyfriend's talking now. And, uh... I love you. Look, I know nobody can kick your ass, but I hope you keep giving me chances to play bodyguard. Just say the word, and I'll drop everything I'm doing. No more vids. No more calibrations. Well, maybe.
The invitation for a date still stands. If you want, we can go somewhere more private. I'll bring the good stuff.
Love,
G"
Bonus:
Shepard's N7 acceptance letter, from Anderson:
“N7
Congratulations on your graduation
From Captain David Anderson
Shepard,
When I graduated from the N7 program I had the honor of meeting Admiral Grissom, the man who inspired me to pursue a career in the service, and I never thought I’d feel prouder in my life.
I was mistaken.
Don’t get me wrong, it was a big day. An important day. But there’s something about welcoming driven young people like yourself into the ranks that’s also pretty damn satisfying.
Your distinguished service record may have gotten you into this program - but it was your courage, integrity, and tenacity that’s enabled you to join an elite few. You represent the best of humanity, and I feel certain you’ll make the galaxy a better place.
And I’m not the only one who feels this way. Becoming an N7 means the entire Systems Alliance is telling you one thing - we believe in you.
Let me end by saying this. Welcome to the team Shepard.
We know you won’t let us down.
David Anderson
Systems Alliance Interplanetary Combatives Academy N7
N7 Acceptance Letter”
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