Dragon Age Polyshipping

Inspired by Pan-Fandom Polyshipping Day (now inactive) a group of Dragon Age fans decided to get together to celebrate polyamorous ships starting in 2021. For 2022, Polyshipping Week events will be held quarterly, and our second annual exchange will be held from Sept 2022 - Nov 2022.

[dapolyshipping]

I fancy many things

A Dragon Age fan exchange focused on healthy polyamory in all its forms! Open to queer platonic relationships, one-time threesomes (or moresomes), and long-term relationships.

What do you mean by "healthy polyamory"?

We highly recommend visiting the website for a mobile-friendly browsing experience if you’re looking for more info!

2025 Schedule

All deadlines are at 12pm Eastern Time, unless otherwise specified.

Nominations Open: Sunday, September 7th, 2025

Nominations Close: Sunday, September 21st, 2025

Sign-Ups Open: Sunday, September 21st, 2025

Sign-Ups Close: Sunday, October 5th, 2025

Assignments Out: Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 5pm ET

Assignments Due: Sunday November 16th, 2025

Works Revealed: Sunday, November 23rd, 2025

Creators Revealed: Sunday, November 30th, 2025

CONTACT

ask | submit | discord | email: [email protected]

Tumblr’s asks are famously unreliable. If you don’t see a response within 72 hours please feel free to resend the ask or send an email.

GENERAL LINKS

about the exchange: rules & info | FAQ | parent collection

tutorials: nominations | sign-ups | letters | autoao3 | posting | anon works

view nominated tags: gSheets | ao3 | autoao3app

other links: website | DA Poly Sharing

CREDITS

Header: thefoxinboots

DA:I Poly Heart: dirthenera

The DA:I-inspired poly heart featured in our icon and queue banners was used with permission by enigmalea to create our avatar. Please check out the other pride hearts by Dirthenera here and here.

[crabs-with-sticks]

DA Poly Exchange Fics

So @dapolyshipping exchange fics got revealed, so I can now finally say that I:

Gave:

Treasured Daughter for @veil-song

Teia/Lucanis/Viago | G | 1k | domestic fluff & kittens

There is a new, rather fluffy addition to the Cantori household…

A Lesson in Pegging for @guacamolleee (inspired by her fic, sugar apples)

Johanna Hezenkoss/Rook/Emmrich Volkarin | E | 2k | pure, flithy smut

Johanna has a very important lesson to teach Thana Ingellvar. Just as well she has a very willing old man to demonstrate on.

Silk and Lace for @guacamolleee

Teia/Lucanis/Viago/Rook | M | 2.5k | gift giving & formalwear

Teia and Perrin go shopping for the upcoming Crow ball.

Not Long Now for @settiai

Ameridan/Female Lavellan/Solas | G | 1k | angst & time travel

Mihris Lavellan already knows how this story ends…

AND, I received this amazing gift:

Survive Another Day by @woundedsoul12

Felassan/Ghilara Lavellan/Solas | G | hurt/comfort

When Felassan returns without Ghilara, Fen'Harel sets out to find their missing third.

And it is so amazing and I'm so absolutely delighted that they chose to write my beloved Ghilara and her polycule being so freaking cute ; ;

[guacamolleee]

psychopomp

(Read on AO3)

Creators have been revealed for the @dapolyshipping exchange, and I'm happy to show off my gift for @settiai!

Major Character Death warning. T. 1,175 words

Summary

Death took no more than a breath.

In one to the next, eyes slipping closed, Emmrich’s hand going limp in Lucanis’ grip. One moment, Emmrich was there, gazing up at him from their bed, the corners of his mouth quirked in a fragile, brave smile. The final words, “I’m not afraid, my dear Lucanis. I’m not alone,” spoken with such certainty, lingering in the air. Spite was silent.

Then — he was gone.

—

Or, Emmrich passes but is not alone. Lucanis and Spite keep him company until the end.

Preview under the cut

Death took no more than a breath.

In one to the next, eyes slipping closed, Emmrich’s hand going limp in Lucanis’ grip. One moment, Emmrich was there, gazing up at him from their bed, the corners of his mouth quirked in a fragile, brave smile. The final words, “I’m not afraid, my dear Lucanis. I’m not alone,” spoken with such certainty, lingering in the air. Spite was silent.

Then — he was gone.

***

Spite made a promise. A contract. To Emmrich. To Lucanis.

So when Emmrich opened his eyes again, Spite was ready. Arms wrapped protectively around him, Emmrich's spirit like a bird between his fingers, flitting, fluttering wildly to a flicker of a heartbeat no longer needed.

Tiny. Smaller than Spite had ever seen him, used to watching Emmrich through his and Lucanis’ body, head raised to meet warm, kind eyes. But the Fade was a world of memory — shaped by feeling, molded by emotion — and Emmrich’s spirit paved the way, the scent of fear cloying in the air.

Blood. Bone. Bile. The vision of too young hands cupping too pale cheeks. A home turned to rubble around them. Dust and smoke. A cry somewhere from between his fingers and the impossible sprawling distance of consciousness and memory.

A nightmare. No different, he thought, from the ones Spite learnt to devour. Talons tearing dreams. Claws through cracks. Fangs digging into the pulse of whatever spirit dared to enter until they learnt who Emmrich and Lucanis belonged to.

Now, Spite snapped and snarled at the shades around them.

“Leave!” The words echoed, ricocheting on conjured streets and broken walls. “Mine!”

(Read on AO3)

[nastymageling]

Sharing the fic I wrote as part of the @dapolyshipping​ exchange!

If you like Jowan, Lily and the mage origin, you might want to check it out :D

Guide me through the blackest nights

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Dragon Age - All Media Types, Dragon Age (Video Games) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences  Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply  Relationships: Jowan/Lily/Female Surana (Dragon Age), Jowan/Lily (Dragon Age), Jowan/Female Surana (Dragon Age), Lily/Female Surana (Dragon Age) Characters: Jowan (Dragon Age), Lily (Dragon Age), Female Surana (Dragon Age)  Additional Tags: Secret Relationship, Slice of Life, Angst, Fluff, Fluff and Angst, Happy Ending, Blood Magic (Dragon Age), Betrayal, Resentment, Guilt, faith - Freeform, The Chant of Light, Aeonar (Dragon Age), Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Hurt/Comfort, Polyamory  Summary: When the time came, Lily refused to take his hand. How could she after what he had done?

[woundedsoul12]

DA Polyshipping is Live

I received two amazing gifts

Ten Years Later by @serstolas - Hawke spent 10 years suspended in the Fade and now has to try and save the world again. What happens when he encounters his old lovers while trying to recruit a dragon hunter for his new team?

Fabricated fellatio: locating 'Tarquin' in the Tevinter archives of the mid-Dragon Age by @leonidskies - Many years after the events of the Sixth Blight, the origins of a man named Tarquin are heavily obscured.

These are both incredible please go read them

As for my contributions

Everyone Who Sees You Wants You - Tarquin watches as Rook and Ashur are celebrated at a high school party after their recent game winning play. But he knows the real secret is the one the three of them share

Survive Another Day - When Felassan returns without Ghilara, Fen'Harel sets out to find their missing third.

An Innocent Start - Lucanis buys Emmrich a gift and contemplates the future with Spite.

Cloaks, Shoes, Daggers, and Candles - Letters between Rook, Illario, Lucanis, and Spite before Candelaria

And maybe a little reconciliation

This was so much fun! I love my gifts so much. Now on to further silliness! @dapolyshipping

[dapolyshipping]

Creators Have Been Revealed!

Creators, you can start claiming your works! You can add your works to personal collections and series on AO3, thank your betas, link to your social media accounts, swap out unsigned art, and/or share your work(s) on social media!

Feel free to tag @dapolyshipping and we will share your works on our account!

Read All The Works Here

Reminders & Info:

☆ Artists: don't forget to swap out your unsigned art for a signed copy if you'd like to!

☆ If you haven't already, please make sure to comment on your main gift! While you are not required to comment on treats, if you cannot distinguish whether a gift you've received is a treat or your main gift, you should comment on both. It is good etiquette to comment on all gifts received.

☆ The collection will remain open for treats! You can post treats to any of the DA Polyshipping collections at any time.

Thank you so much to all of our participants! We hope you had fun and that you'll join us again next year💙

[dapolyshipping]

🚨THREE DAY WARNING🚨

Your assignments for the DA Poly Exchange are due in three days! Assignments are due Sunday, November 16th at 12pm ET.

Visit our website to see the schedule in your local timezone and a countdown of the time remaining. If you need an extension or will not be able to finish, please email the moderators ASAP.

The Treatless List is live!

If you'd like to create a treat for someone who has not yet received one, you can view the list here. To learn more about how treats work, read through our Treats & Treatless FAQ!

Other Tutorials: How to Fulfill Your Assignment | Keeping It Anon

Contact the Mods: ask | discord | email: [email protected]

Tumblr’s asks are famously unreliable. If you don’t see a response within 72 hours please feel free to resend the ask or send an email.

[dapolyshipping]

‼️Pinch Hit Needed‼️

We are looking for someone to fill a pinch hit! You do not have to be signed up for the exchange currently to claim this pinch hit.

Type of Gift: Fanart or Fanfic Ships: Female Adaar/The Iron Bull/Dorian Pavus, Fenris/Bethany Hawke/Sebastian Vael, Neve Gallus/Rana Savas/Elek Tavor, Lucanis Dellamorte/Nonbinary Dwarf Ingellvar/Spite, Davrin/Neve Gallus/Rana Savas, Davrin/Lucanis Dellamorte/Neve Gallus, Female Elf Aldwir/Illario Dellamorte/Lucanis Dellamorte, Female Brosca/Leske/Jarvia, Bastien de Ghislain/Nicoline de Ghislain/Vivienne, Ashkaari Issdar/The Iron Bull's Tamassran/Shathann Full Requests: AutoAO3App

Please email the mods at [email protected] if you would like to claim this pinch hit! We will update this post when it has been claimed.

Exchange Info: rules & info | FAQ | join our discord server

Contact Us: ask | bluesky | [email protected]

[dapolyshipping]

Pinch Hit Claimed!

[dapolyshipping]

‼️Pinch Hit Needed‼️

We are looking for someone to fill a pinch hit! You do not have to be signed up for the exchange currently to claim this pinch hit.

Type of Gift: Fanart or Fanfic Ships: Female Adaar/The Iron Bull/Dorian Pavus, Fenris/Bethany Hawke/Sebastian Vael, Neve Gallus/Rana Savas/Elek Tavor, Lucanis Dellamorte/Nonbinary Dwarf Ingellvar/Spite, Davrin/Neve Gallus/Rana Savas, Davrin/Lucanis Dellamorte/Neve Gallus, Female Elf Aldwir/Illario Dellamorte/Lucanis Dellamorte, Female Brosca/Leske/Jarvia, Bastien de Ghislain/Nicoline de Ghislain/Vivienne, Ashkaari Issdar/The Iron Bull's Tamassran/Shathann Full Requests: AutoAO3App

Please email the mods at [email protected] if you would like to claim this pinch hit! We will update this post when it has been claimed.

Exchange Info: rules & info | FAQ | join our discord server

Contact Us: ask | bluesky | [email protected]

[dapolyshipping]

Assignments Are Out!

Check your AO3 emails - assignments are out! If there are any issues with your assignment, please email us at [email protected].

✨ Works are due to the AO3 collection by Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 12pm ET ✨

☆ Reminders

Check out our tutorials:

How to Fulfill Your Assignment - includes how to find & edit your assignment before works are revealed

Keeping it Anon

Giving Treats

Artists be sure not to use an identifying watermark/signature on your initial post! You can swap the piece out once creators are revealed.

Do not share snippets, WIPs, or post about your work until after creator reveals! If you request/use a beta reader, be careful not to publicly share any details that could give you away (including the beta's name).

Do not add your work to any collections or series that might identify you! Likewise, do not link to your social media until after creator reveals.

If your recipient does not have anon asks on social media, you can contact a mod to get more info/clarification on a request.

Contact us via email immediately if you will not be able to complete your assignment for any reason.

Exchange Info: rules & info | FAQ | join our discord server

Contact Us: ask | bluesky | [email protected]

[dapolyshipping]

Do Not Match Clarification

In the process of reviewing sign-ups for matching, we noticed a number of content-based do-not-match criteria in the offers. As a reminder, we are no longer honoring requests to not matched based on specific prompt types. Prompts are optional suggestions, so if your recipient has a prompt that you do not want to create for, you are free to ignore it and create something else for that ship, provided it does not hit their Do Not Wants.

We will continue to honor do-not-match requests that include specific usernames. If you listed general do-not-match criteria in your sign up and would like to update that with specific usernames, please email us with those usernames no later than end of day today, Sunday, October 5th.

Please keep an eye on your AO3 email for any other questions/clarifications from the mods about the sign-ups as we continue to work on matching!

[dapolyshipping]

2025 Sign-Ups Are Open!

✨ CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP ✨

Sign-Ups Close: Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 12pm ET Click the link to view the date in your local time.

☆ View Requests (how to filter autoao3app) ☆ Nominated Tags: gSheets | ao3 | autoao3app

Matches are made based on requested ships - you can check back frequently during the sign-up period and update your offers to ensure you get a match!

☆ REMINDERS

► If you are requesting a specific OC, make sure to link to information and/or art references. ► Please do not include Treats tags on your offers. ► Creators are not required to follow suggested prompts, so make sure to list any triggers, squicks, etc. as DNWs. (see: FAQ - What Are Do Not Wants?)

☆ MORE INFORMATION

rules & info | faq | about exchange letters | sign-up tutorial

☆ CONTACT

ask | discord | email: [email protected]

[dapolyshipping]

Sign-ups close in just over 12 hours!

[dapolyshipping]

Hi! When I was nominating tags, I couldn't nominate Elgar'nan/Mythal/Solas, because I was given an error message that it has already been added to the tagset, but I can't see it or choose it now. Is this an error? Or are there still unapproved tags? Thanks for the reply advance! ☺️☺️

Hi Anon! It was most likely an error on AO3's end. But don't fret! We have added the tag for you, so you can now find Elgar'nan/Mythal/Solas in the tag set (nominations gSheet).

-Mod Fox

[dapolyshipping]

2025 Sign-Ups Are Open!

✨ CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP ✨

Sign-Ups Close: Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 12pm ET Click the link to view the date in your local time.

☆ View Requests (how to filter autoao3app) ☆ Nominated Tags: gSheets | ao3 | autoao3app

Matches are made based on requested ships - you can check back frequently during the sign-up period and update your offers to ensure you get a match!

☆ REMINDERS

► If you are requesting a specific OC, make sure to link to information and/or art references. ► Please do not include Treats tags on your offers. ► Creators are not required to follow suggested prompts, so make sure to list any triggers, squicks, etc. as DNWs. (see: FAQ - What Are Do Not Wants?)

☆ MORE INFORMATION

rules & info | faq | about exchange letters | sign-up tutorial

☆ CONTACT

ask | discord | email: [email protected]

[dapolyshipping]

✨Nominations Update✨

There are currently 424 approved tags!

View Nominated Tags: gSheets | ao3 | autoao3app

Outstanding tag errors that need correction:

Please provide gender, lineage, and last name (faction) for Rook, i.e. Male Elf Thorne.

- Antoine/Evka Ivo/Rook - Illario Dellamorte/Lucanis Dellamorte/Rook - Davrin/Lace Harding/Rook

Just a few hours left of the nominations period! Be sure to get your tags in!

Nominations close Sunday, September 21st, 12p ET!

Exchange Info: rules & info | FAQ | join our discord server

Contact Us: ask | bluesky | [email protected]

[dapolyshipping]

✨Nominations Update✨

There are currently 409 approved tags!

View Nominated Tags: gSheets | ao3 | autoao3app

Outstanding tag errors that need correction:

Please provide gender, lineage, and last name (faction) for Rook, i.e. Male Elf Thorne.

- Antoine/Evka Ivo/Rook - Illario Dellamorte/Lucanis Dellamorte/Rook - Davrin/Lace Harding/Rook

Please provide a last name for the Inquisitor.

Female Inquisitor/Josephine Montilyet/Cassandra Pentaghast

Already nominated - you can choose a different tag!

- Leliana/Morrigan/Female Amell (nominated as Female Amell/Leliana/Morrigan) - Neve Gallus/Rana Savas/Female Human Mercar (nominated as Neve Gallus/Female Human Mercar/Rana Savas) - Sigrun/Velanna/Female Tabris (nominated as Sigrun/Female Tabris/Velanna)

Nominations close Sunday, September 21st, 12p ET!

Exchange Info: rules & info | FAQ | join our discord server

Contact Us: ask | bluesky | [email protected]

[dapolyshipping]

Nominations Are Open!

✨CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE YOUR SHIPS✨

Nominations Close: Sunday, September 21, 2025 12:00 PM ET

View Nominated Tags: gDocs | ao3 | autoao3app

For Rook: Please include gender and lineage and use canonical last names to indicate faction. For example: Nonbinary Dwarf De Riva. You may indicate you are open to other factions in your prompts/letters, but AO3 will match using the last name provided.

More Information

how to nominate | rules & info | FAQ

Contact

ask | discord | email: [email protected]

*Tumblr’s asks are famously unreliable. If you don’t see a response within 72 hours please feel free to resend the ask or send an email.

[dapolyshipping]

One week remaining for tag nominations!