I do like that, like, Imshael never stops smiling the first time he and Michel meet. Just different kinds of smiles(edited)
but always smiles
Imshael knows what he's doing.
those people are always unnerving and Imshael knows
Okay so Felassan tells clan Virnehn about the eluvians, most like, and they summon Imshael to help find and activate them I'm assuming.
So maybe he can do the same for the rebellion and they go out hunting for them and run into Imshael anyway
Another Celene complaint: "Then stay with me...and I will strike every law that limits your people's freedom and make you a lady. The Comtess of Elves" ... "I am done with those who thinkI must earn their loyalty while they offer me nothing" but she doesn't.
Briala doesn't betray or leave her (does break up with her but) and Celene doesn't strike the laws. declares her an Ambassador but no one else takes the title seriously and she does keep catering to the masses
Yeah.
And like
Celene, the elves in particular fucking do need you to earn their loyalty
I mean that second quote was referencing the lords not the elves but like. She promises miles and gives inches and expects everyone to be happy
Imshael could have a field day with her
All choices and no consequences
And I'll probably do something with that. Maybe him commenting on her finally committing to something
That does feel like his brand of snark.
She would flinch internally but wouldn't waver
He probably senses it anyway, being a demon
oh absolutely
he has fun picking up thoughts and feelings leaking from people
I also like Felassan intimidating Briala with his dangerous smile. I just love dangerous smiles
God but Felassan and Imshael right before Imshael finally fucks off at the end
Just that smile that we know know means Fen'Harel is back
they also feel like they've run into each other before
Given Solas's penchant for spirits and how old and powerful Imshael is said to be?
Absolutely.
god but the implications behind "Are you even Dalish?" "Do you want the answer to that question or do you want my help?"
There's just so much big dick energy in this book and none of it is Celene. Or even Michel
It's all Felassan and Briala
and Imshael
Gaspard isn't even on Briala and Felassan's level
god, if Felassan wasn't killed can you imagine how much more powerful Briala could be in DAI?
oh "Hello Slow Arrow, it's been some time" Imshael straight up says they've met before
Felassan had to die or Inquisition never would've happened because Felassan would've told Solas that giving Corypheus the orb was a STUPID FUCKING IDEA
Pfff you say that like Solas would have fucking listened to him
Solas is a prideful bitch when he wants to be and thinks He Knows Best of everyone alive today because They Don't Know What He Knows
Despite all evidence to the contrary
god Felassan, Briala, and Imshael existing in the same scene is just illegal levels of dick energy
That Briala even registers on the same scale is impressive, considering
seriously
Like. Solas isn't even always on Briala's level, but tbf he's trying to downplay it
"The nearest eluvian?" "Few hundred yards that way" "Appreciate it. Have fun" god I want to hear about the exchanges they've had in the past
Felassan just gives no fucks
God Felassan's just such a fucking wasted character
Like Fiona
Like I kinda get what they were doing but man they shot so much potential when they killed him like shit
I'm probably not gonna kill him in the fic. Which means he's still around. Which means he's still helping Briala sometimes
And staying the fuck away from Solas.
And staying away from Solas is not easy
He can't go to the Inquisition at all. or any function the Inquisitor may be at. Staying away is a full time fucking job
His life is in less danger once Solas joins the Inquisition and starts softening up, himself, but better safe than sorry.
Oh yeah, definitely. He still stays as far away as possible
Might go back to help Briala once the mess in Orlais is sorted out, but he won't stay.
yeah, he definitely stays on the move even more
possibly less somniari trances too considering Solas could find him there
Sleeping becomes terrifying
He starts looking sleep deprived when he shows up and when he does sleep he often finds a plant or draught to consume that promises a dreamless one hoping to not be found.
He's not necessarily opposed to dying. He just can't die without seeing Briala through all of this.
...God his reaction when he learns Solas got control of the eluvians again.
Honestly? If I did kill him it'd be him deciding to face down Solas for the eluvians
Just a "I hate to die but I can't just let you do this"(edited)
Knowing he'll die in the process but refusing to stand by and let it happen without even trying
Yeah. That feels like him.
And Solas would regret losing him, but he'd already lost Felassan and he needs these so he'd kill him
At that point it may genuinely break Solas a little
yeah
which this would be a point far after the end of the fic but something I genuinely might explore in a post fic drabble
I figure I'll possibly write a lot of outtakes- things that I can't find a way to put into the fic but I want to write, or things that happen after where I want the fic to end, etc
I figure I'll have a whole series thing on AO3 with shit in it once I get around to posting it
There's just a lot of things I want to write in this AU and I know not all of them will fit in the fic and I want the fic to end at WEWH and some of the things I want will take place after that
Briala and Felassan things, power trio things, Solas things
I also feel like Solas waking up while there's an active rebellion and promises of freeing elves will color how he wakes up a little too
Oh, absolutely. It's not how he'd have done things, but it's a little nostalgic.
He just kind of oh
Might actually make an effort to know a little about Briala and Celene and the rebellion itself. Might wander Orlais a little, if he deems it safe to feel the Fade and get impressions of what's going on
If nothing else, it's kind of a "Can I use this?" Ultimately the answer is no because these elves aren't attached to the Fade the way he needs, but.
And, ultimately, Orlais' rule will still be human
He might be able to use elements. might be able to recruit from the ranks, but the rebellion itself, no
Yeah. It's not the end result he needs.
If Briala was being placed on the throne then maybe but she's not going to be and even though he only just awoke he knows this
