I wish to info dump about my Rooks so that is what I shall do.
Ev'lyn de Riva (22yrs old) - Mage with a heavy focus on hidden blades and electricity. Smells like blueberries. Will not answer to her name, you may call her Rook and that is it. Research binges are her specialty and anatomy is her favorite interest. Accidently called Viago 'Dad' once and has not lived it down | Inquisitor Cassius Lavellan
Axel Mercar (26yrs old) - Just a really big elf, like really big. Built like a brick shit-house. Dual blade rogue who somehow moves silently. Minimal sense of humour and doesn't understand how people find him really funny. Pockets full of bugs (I had him as Dalish but as I've been playing around with his backstory, not a huge fan cause it just doesn't fit) | Inquisitor Valerio Lavellan.
Saoirse Ingellvar (28yrs old) - Mage, necromancy and fire. Uses humour to cope. Speaks to corpses' and will throw teeth if startled. No brain to mouth filter, just all thoughts all the time. Point A to point B takes at least 32 detours and there is no such thing as a full stop. Accidental flirt. Passive aggressive bitch. Would do great in Orlais. | Inquisitor Frey
Alice Thorne (19yrs old) - Mage with a heavy focus on frost and shattering. If anyone was ever a straight-A student, it would be her. Just really sweet and sincere. Regularly covered in darkspawsn and laments her light hair for its ability to stain dark with blood. Dalish with a hefty dose of guilt for leaving her clan. | Inquisitor Myrinah Lavellan
ykno what do people usually mean when they say "childhood home" like is it the first place you lived? the longest? theres no way the majority of people lived in one place their WHOLE childhood so like where do you draw the line.....
Mordin's rescue mission of Maelon is just a lot of arguing back and forth between Mordin and Manon Shepard except Mordin thinks they're talking about him and Garrus knows they're talking about Manon.
🎇 = Does your character possess magic? How do they feel about it even if they don’t have it?
🗣️ = How does your character feel about Non-Human intelligent races? If they are one how are they treated?
⚔️ = What weapon does your character wield? Why did they choose it? If your character doesn’t fight, why?
👑 = If your character is part of the aristocracy how do they feel about their responsibility? If not how do they feel about their local governing body.
🤕 = Has your character obtained any unique or important injuries/scars, what are they and what are they from?
💼 = What does your character consider to be their ‘occupation’ how do they define it? Is it lucrative?
💧 = Has the type of world your character lives in claimed anyone they loved? How do they cope with it?
🏰 = Does your character feel any connection with the land/country they were born in, what sort of connection?
🔮 = Does your character buy into destinies, fate, or prophecies? Why or why not?
😡 = Is there something commonplace in their kingdom or world that your character absolutely despises?
🥊 = Has your character experienced war or conflict, directly or indirectly how did it effect them?
😱 = What does your character fear most in their world?
🐉 = Of the fantastical elements in their world what does your character actually find strange, or hard to believe?
😈 = Does your character believe in hard, definable good and evils?
💗 = Any unique traditions where your character is from that wouldn’t work or apply in the real world?
Look, Grunt is Shepard's child and you can pry that particular headcanon from my cold dead hands but I love the idea of Grunt only knowing post-spaced Shepard in the sense that she, Manon, is very distant and unattached. She's commanding, her presence alone is enough to straighten their backs, but she's not overly involved.
At first.
She doesn't ask a whole bunch of them, it takes a while for her to relax even a little bit. He never even sees it, just hears things whispered along the walls.
Until Tuchunka. She brings the Turian with her because of course she does, like he needs to see this, and glares at anyone who talks shit under their breath, anyone who says a damn thing about either of them. Which is not surprising but it is strange considering. It's only when she embraces the leader, Urdnot Wrex, that he realises he has no fucking idea who Shepard is.
Not until she swears against the others that she, that they, are willing kill for and alongside him. Until she slams her head against the others - the same way Clan Leader Wrex did (and isn't that funny) and growls. Until she marches them both out of there, towards the rite - muttering the whole time. He sees the smirk on the older Krogans face and the glance the two, Garrus and Wrex, share.
He doesn't realise it, but he's been claimed. He's one of hers.
Paragon Manon Shepard in ME2 who is equal parts inspiring for her complete devotion to trying to make things better and equal parts terrifying because sometimes 'the end justifies the means' and no one really gets that change about her now except for Joker, Garrus and Tali. Liara and Wrex do to an extent because even she can tell Manon is different now but to be in such close quarters and see it? Hell, even Dr Chakwas is concerned, cause Shepard is the moral compass right? The voice of reason. Shepard has always gone out of her way to help, to offer advice regardless of whether it is taken. Manon Shepard will simply offer herself to whichever cause needs her because she never wants someone to be in the position she was in on Akuze. However, ME2 Manon? Unhinged, a borderline functional alcoholic with more PTSD than you can poke a stick at and a very short fuse for most outside of the crew and her crew.
But she is still so charming and uplifting that you can't help but like her.
Of course, it doesn't stay like that - she wades through everything and heals herself (inside and out, thank you Cerberus for those lovely scars that fade with each piece of herself she gains back), she becomes more like how she was, who she is, but there's always that adjustment period at the start of ME2.
I will always love the comparisons between Shepard in ME1 and Shepard in ME2 and how the choices and decisions made affect Shepard in ME3.
I just really fucking love Mass Effect and I love Shepard.
Genuinely having so much fun replaying ME2 with Manon Shepard, cause usually I try and switch up who I take where but with the story and her character - Garrus ends up coming 9 times outta 10 so I get little moments of story that help bridge their relationship and I just fucking love it - like with Miranda's loyalty mission, the way the three of them are placed, I can just see Shepard and Garrus exchanging looks over the top of Miranda's head when she's speaking about Niket. Direct communication without words, I love them!
I love ME2 so much, purely for the characters and the storytelling surrounding them - like, I know the constant missions regarding the companions can be a bit much but that's why I love it? It's almost like a break in between ME1 and ME3 which are both plot focused games.
Even only a couple hours in, the conversations with Miranda always blow my mind. In terms of my current playthrough, with Manon Shepard, she's very straightforward but then the longer Shepard is on the ship, the more she connects with her crew - Shepard has a way of making them feel more than what they are. It was kinda touched on in ME1, with Wrex and Liara especially, but ME2 is where it really shines.
I just have so many fucking thoughts about the Cerberus operatives and Shepard, thinking she's one way and realising they were not prepared for that fucking focus when it's directed straight at you and the care she puts into every conversation, how much she'll have your back and how much you want to give in return. It's such an interesting dynamic depending on what kind of Shepard you're playing as.
Oh god, I forgot how devastating Corporal Toombs is. Manon Shepard didn't fight him in his revenge but she was unable to stop him from making her the sole survivor and if that doesn't just fucking cut her up.
Makes for a very quiet extraction back to the Normandy, makes for some pivotal changes in her relationships with both Garrus and Wrex.
Current Inquisitor is Lyana Trevelyan, ex-circle mage and I'm loving it. I have a rough idea of the world state (Sohelia Cousland, Annalise Hawke, Lyana Trevelyan, Unknown Rook) and I'm honestly living for DA right now.
Lyana Trevelyan and 5 facts!
Youngest of 5 and the only mage. Late developer so she remembers a lot of her early life before the Circle (around 8/9).
Has a confusing relationship with her family. She doesn't speak of them often but regardless of any issues they may have, she doesn't want them in danger.
Pragmatic and tactical. Has emotional outburst like most anyone in high stress situations but will always fall back to logic. Too serious for her own good at times.
Took a very long time to become close with the Inquisitions inner circle, especially with Cullen and Vivienne (who are her some of her closest companions).
Comes from a Noble family but she's humble. Partially from her time in the Circle and also from her time afterwards. Prior to the Conclave she found a place with a group of apostates just trying to avoid chaos and stay safe. Gave her even more perspective on things and was part of the reason she refrained from contacting her family for a very long time. Will wince if you call her 'Lady Trevelyan'.
I made Ciara's dream visitor her Mother because ouch. Obviously she's what Ciara envisions her Mother to be because the little memories she has of the Underdark are scarce and foggy.
Eventually, redeemed and ready to save the world, she's gonna look a lot more like her mother considering at the moment she looks more than a little creepy which is perfect for being a completely unhinged little Bhaalspawn.
DATV except Rook is Kieran and every time he and Morrigan are in the same scene he’s silently begging her to please be cool be cool don’t tell them you’re my mom and she’s just going along with it pretending she doesn’t know her own kid or that they’re related whatsoever because she remembers how embarrassing it is to be sent off on a special mission to save the world by your own mom
As Dragon Age now, as it always has been, belongs to the players, let’s talk about worldstates. Here’s some (132) questions to get started! Tag us if you end up filling this out so we can see! Thanks for playing!
General
Do you have a favorite worldstate to play in? If so, what about it makes it your favorite?
Does your worldstate have a name? If so, why did you pick it?
Is your worldstate pro-mage or pro-templar? Is it mixed?
What is one thing that you like the most about your worldstate?
What are some changes you made to your worldstate that you want to talk about the most?
Do you have a shared worldstate? What kind of adventures do your protagonists get up to?
Who did your protagonist romance and why? Do they have secondary choices?
Do they have any regrets?
Do they have a family?
What is their Specialization? Is there a reason they chose it?
Do they have a preferred weapon? Preferred armor set?
Do they have a preferred skill that they use often? (example: spells from the spirit tree in Inquisition)
Note: This includes headcanons and shared worldstates! Go wild.
Wardens
How did the first few days after Ostagar feel like?
How does the Warden feel about the Deep Roads? The Fade?
What was the hardest decision that your Warden had to make?
How did they feel about discovering how an Archdemon dies?
How did they feel about Morrigan’s Ritual? Were they hopeful? Did they feel betrayed?
If there is one thing that your Warden could have done differently, what would it be?
Who did your Warden struggle with the most out of the companions?
Who did they get along with the most?
How does your Warden feel about Sten returning to Par Vollen?
How does your Warden feel about Alistair becoming king?
How does your Warden feel about Zevran going after the Crows?
How does your Warden feel about Leliana returning to Orlais?
If alive, what is the boon that your Warden had asked for after slaying the Archdemon?
If dead, what does the engraving on your Warden’s grave say? (Could also use this one in theory as well)
Does your Warden ever find out about Wynne? (Asundered)
Did the Warden keep in touch with any of the companions?
Is Nathaniel Howe alive?
Who did your Warden get closest with during the events of Awakening?
What did your Warden think of their companions (Velanna, Sigrun, Oghren, Nathaniel, Anders, Justice)?
What did your warden do about the Architect and the Mother? About Avernus?
How does their life look after the events of Awakening?
If the Warden has heard of the events of Kirkwall, how do they feel about it?
Did they know that Anders and Justice merged? Were they against it?
Does Kieran exist? How does the Warden handle the knowledge of his existence?
How do they feel about the Calling?
What did the Warden find in their journey west?
How far has the taint progressed in the Warden? Has it changed them in any way?
Does your Warden ever discover a cure?
What does your Warden think about Leliana becoming the Divine?
What was your Warden up to during the events of Veilguard if they were alive?
Hawkes
How does your Hawke feel about leaving Lothering?
Does your Hawke like living in Kirkwall? Do they hate it?
How does your Hawke deal with losing Carver? Losing Bethany?
Who did your Hawke join (smugglers or mercenaries) and why?
How did your Hawke initially feel about Varric’s offer to go to the Deep Roads?
How does your Hawke deal with losing Leandra?
How does your Hawke feel about Uncle Gamlen?
Does your Hawke have an opinion of their companions?
Who is your Hawke the closest to? Who are they the most distant with?
How does your Hawke feel about Merrill’s blood magic?
How does your Hawke feel about Anders/Justice being merged?
How does your Hawke deal with Isabela’s involvement with the Qunari’s stolen tome? Does she come back?
Who did your Hawke align with (mages or templars)?
How did your Hawke feel about the Viscount?
How did your Hawke feel about the Qunari?
How did your Hawke feel about Meredith? Orsino? The Grand Cleric?
How does Hawke react to Malcolm’s Will?
Did Hawke side with Larius or Janeka?
Did the companions stay with Hawke?
What does Hawke get up to in the time between the end of DA2 and DAI?
Is your Hawke the one left in the Fade? If so, what is the reason for them staying?
How do you think Hawke’s Love Interest reacts to them being in the Fade?
If it was possible, how would your Hawke get out of the Fade? Would they be rescued? Would they find an escape for themself?
How does your Hawke feel about the mage rebellion?
What did they do about Anders?
Is there anything in Tale of the Champion that they might not agree with?
Does Hawke know that Cassandra is a fan?
How does Hawke feel about Tale of the Champion?
If your Hawke goes to Weisshaupt, what is it that they are doing there?
What is Hawke getting up to in Veilguard?
Inquisitors
What was your Inquisitor doing at the Conclave?
How does your Inquisitor deal with being called the ‘Herald of Andraste’?
How does your Inquisitor feel about the Anchor?
Does your Inquisitor declare the Inquisition for? Order? Justice? For the Inquisitor?
Who does your Inquisitor align themselves with (mage or templars)?
Who does your Inquisitor sacrifice during Here Lies the Abyss? How do they deal with it?
Does your Inquisitor allow the Grey Wardens to rebuild or are they exiled?
Would your Inquisitor play Wicked Grace?
How does your Inquisitor feel about their companions?
How does your Inquisitor feel about Cole becoming more spirit? More human?
Does your Inquisitor have Iron Bull save the Chargers or the Dreadnought?
How does your Inquisitor feel about Blackwall’s reveal?
How does your Inquisitor feel about Dorian’s reveal?
How does your Inquisitor feel about Sera?
Did your Inquisitor allow Morrigan to drink from the Well? Did they drink themselves?
Get your Inquisitor out of the pajamas! What is their casual wear around Skyhold?
Get your Inquisitor dressed for Halamshiral! What would their attire look like during Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts?
Does Celene survive the assassination attempt?
Who rules Orlais?
How did your Inquisitor feel about the Temple of Mythal and the ancient elves?
Did your Inquisitor seek the Right of Petitioners by completing the temple’s trials?
How did your Inquisitor judge? Recruiting? Hanged? Merciful?
Who is your Divine? Why did your Inquisitor choose to support them?
How does your Inquisitor feel about Ameridan?
How does your Inquisitor react to dying to the Anchor?
Does the Inquisition remain active or are they disbanded?
Does your Inquisitor set out to redeem Solas or stop him at all costs?
How does your Inquisitor deal with the Dread Wolf reveal?
What does your Inquisitor get up to in the years between Trespasser and Veilguard?
What does their life look like after the events of Veilguard?
Rooks
What does your Rook’s life look like before Veilguard?
What did your Rook do during their backstory?
How does your Rook get exiled from their faction?
How do they feel about their exile from their faction?
How did they meet Varric?
How do they feel about joining Varric’s quest in stopping the Dread Wolf?
What would Rook’s casual outfit be?
How does your Rook feel about Minrathous? Treviso? Necropolis? Arlathan? Hossberg Wetlands? Rivain?
What is Rook’s opinions of their companions?
How does your Rook react to Solas’ connection to them?
How does your Rook deal with leading the team while Varric rests? Are they a capable leader?
Is there a particular order that your Rook recruits everyone in?
What city does your Rook save?
Who is your Rook the closest to?
What faction does your Rook max out stars with?
Who does Rook like the most out of the leaders of the factions?
If Rook could switch factions, which one would they join? What would their reason be?
How does your Rook feel about Spite? How do they deal with him?
How does your Rook feel about a Lich!Emmrich? How do they feel about Manfred?
How does your Rook deal with the Griffons? Do they go to Arlathan or remain with the Wardens?
What does your Rook think of Hezenkoss? Of Aelia? The Dragon King? Anaris? The Titan’s Anger? Isseya? Zara Renata?
How does your Rook feel about Illario’s betrayal?
How does your Rook feel about the Antaam? The Venatori?
What does your Rook think of “The Crows rule Antiva. Treviso will be free.”?
Who ends up sacrificed fighting Ghilan’nain? How does your Rook deal with it?
Who ends up getting taken by Elgar’nan? How does your Rook deal with it?
What does your Rook do while in the Regret Prison? How long would it take them to get out?
How does your Rook feel about Varric’s death?
Does your Rook choose to fight Solas, trick Solas, or redeem Solas? (Bonus if they used a romanced!Inquisitor to redeem Solas)
What does their life after Veilguard look like? Do they return to their normal life or move onto greater things?
