Going to take a second to gush because Stuck On The Puzzle is my Fic of All Time this fic literally shaped me as a person I had never felt so seen before I read it and I’ve been chasing that feeling ever since constantly opening doors looking for a mirror into my soul and being left disappointed not that there aren’t other good stories out there but I have yet to read one that I think of consistently even after having been years since I read it truly one of my favorites if not my one true favorite
Hay tentaciones inimaginables, deseos que bullen en la fascinación...
Son esos que están marcados por el amor y no el físico, y son esos lo que perduran, los que se vuelven vida y quedan en el alma.
Ven, te esperan mis labios que ansiosos quieren besarte, están mis manos que deseosas quieren acariciarte, están mi piel que frenética quiere unirse a la tuya, está mi cuerpo que en éxtasis quiere enredarse con el tuyo para hacer una oda al amor.
Inspired by this post. Here is my fic rec list of some of my favorite fics with queer Cullen. Happy Pride :) 🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈
Cullen/Dorian
Only True in Fairy Tales by Dragonflies_and_Katydids
Summary: In which Dorian is a special forces operative, Bull is his partner, and Cullen is the guy they're sent to rescue. Hijinks ensue. // Words: 110150
Modern AU. Dragonflies_and_Katydids makes me read the weirdest stuff. But their work is always captivating. The more ridiculous set up the better outcome, I promise. This one is both ridiculous and absolutely perfect. And somehow one of the very few modern au fics in which Cullen's lyrium addiction is well transfered without making it literal.
Fashionably Late by tsurai
For the tumblr prompt: Cullen/Dorian Soulmates AU? <3 "Maker’s breath, this is absolutely the worst timing, he thinks distantly." // Words: 1038
This is but a tiny thing but I'm a sucker for a soulmate AU. Would I love it more if it was 150,000 words? Yes. But I'm just greedy.
COLD HANDS, WARM HEART by spicyshimmy, stonelions
Summary: Cullen and Dorian's friendship deepens. Cullen is a romantic. Dorian is literally cold. Cullen is no longer certain what he would consider surprising. Mages and Templars working in perfect cooperation, perhaps. Evil and corruption disappearing into the ground along with the blight, blood magic falling so far out of favor it ceased to be. A united Thedas: that would be a surprise. // Words: 25369
I think this is most recced Cullrian fic and for a good reason. Slow burn, drama, all the delights.
Light In This Darken'd Time Breaks by RamonaDecember
Summary: Cullen wouldn't say he hates mages, not anymore, but he can't see himself ever trusting one again. Dorian is no exception. The mage is off-color, self-important, and all together too much for Cullen to deal with. So why is it that every time Cullen is at his lowest, Dorian seems to be the only person by his side? // Words: 121289
Slow burn with 121289 words, what more do you want?
Cullen/Bull
Jump In by Dragonflies_and_Katydids
Summary: In which Cullen is almost terminally awkward, Bull and Dorian are literally brothers (because why not?), and Bull tries really hard to be good. Or: In which Dorian tries to set up his brother and his roommate, if he can avoid killing them for being so clueless.
(You might get cavities from reading it. Don't say I didn't warn you.) // Words: 33700
What did I say about Dragonflies_and_Katydids and ridiculous premises? But if you're as delighted with awkward Cullen as am I - enjoy.
Dragons from Stars in an Empty Sky by Midna_Ronoa
Summary: The one in which Bull takes Cullen dragon-hunting. // Words: 10423
Fluff and smut and dragons!
Stuck on the Puzzle by thespectaclesofthor
Summary: Once, back in Kirkwall, Cullen had an arrangement with a member of the city guard that satisfied his needs. But time changed all things, and he despaired of ever finding a similar arrangement again - that was, until he met The Iron Bull. Problem being that Bull seemed to care far more about sorting out the nitty-gritty of such an arrangement than Cullen ever has. // Words: 235586
No fic rec lists that can involve Bullen canot do without Stuck on the Puzzle. If you haven't read it - please give it a try. As far as I'm concerned - the best fic in the fandom. And definately one of the best fics in general. <3
Cullen/Dorian/Bull
Exit Light by Dragonflies_and_Katydids
Summary: In which Cullen is suicidally depressed, Dorian is a high-functioning alcoholic, and Bull just wants them both to be happy, except when he wants to crack their heads together for being emotionally stunted idiots. // Words: 77427
This premise is actually very close to canon, compared to some other stories by the same author recced here. The angst? Delightful. The smut? Delicious. The exploration of issues? Delectable! Cheff kisses all around.
to burn cool and collected by toomanyhometowns
Summary: Dorian hums. "Here is the function of the spell: Upon invocationne, ye caster's spyryt shal sterte to ye form of whomsoever mofte recently achieved releafe by hys hande." He taps the page in punctuation and looks back up. "And then there's a lot of text about the vast joys we may experience together, et cetera, et cetera." // Words: 16121
Ok, this list shows more than anything that my main delight is issues and angst wrapped in with porn. Anyway - cracky premise (body swap!), and angsty, sexy outcome.
Hold by queeniegalore
Summary: Everyone knows Cullen doesn't trust magic. But he trusts Dorian and Bull, so maybe they can make this work. // Words: 6654
Issues? Trauma? Kink? I'm a one trick pony when it comes to recs.
Cullen/Cole
Okay now that we’ve gotten the obvious out, let’s enjoy the trully unexpected enjoyment.
Into The Light (Cole/Cullen Ficlets) by Sinister_Kid
Summary: A series of what I hope are tasteful Cole/Cullen fics that don't exploit or overly sexualize Cole's developing character. Based on a prompt I filled out of boredom in which I imagined the spirit actually hearing someone's pain like a physical noise in his ears that caused discomfort. Explores the option of making Cole more human, with my own original take on how that affects him as a character, and depicts Cole developing romantic feelings for the Commander as he discovers what it means to be human. // Words: 20454
I admit I don't often read Cole shippy fics but this one stays true to the info in the summary and it is careful and tasteful. Also Cullen learning to speak with Cole properly - <333
Cullen/Varric
Verse & Volley Triptych by boycoffin
Summary: POSSIBLE TITLES:
This Shit Was Even Weirder: A Surprisingly Not-Doomed Romance In The Shadow of the Apocalypse
The Commander and the Rogue already taken, Antivan maritime smut with an elf girl in it
How The Hell I Ended Up With That Guy: A Tale for The People Who Keep Asking Me About It In Bars
The Short and Curlies that's just terrible
Love Among the tropey garbage
A Tale of Two Names pretentious and unclear
The Penman's Paramour
Memoirs of a Moron (That He's Going to Regret Publishing and Will Never Hear The End Of for As Long As He Lives) // Words: 133354
One of the very few fics in which I can not only accept but love 1st person POV. Crack. Slow-burn. Pennames. Lovable OCs. DELICIOUS. Also a fic that made me start this blog, so love all around.
Cullen/Krem
Last but not least, my delightful fave (maybe, possibly, probably) and involving a shameless self-plug because it’s the month of pride.
Swordplay by orphan_account
Summary: The Bull's Chargers are undisciplined, untested, and unprofessional; but Cullen can't stop thinking about their lieutenant. // Words: 3910
I have a soft spot for whoever Krem being shipped with not knowing he's trans at first. But also oblivious, pining Cullen <3
If you have been starving, a creature of bone by missivesfromghosts
Summary: Cullen is content with where he is. He has a life and a purpose. He’s doing the Maker’s work and he’s cut the Chantry’s leash on him. He barely thinks about the fact that he’s trans anymore. The last person who knew he was born anything different, barring his sister Mia, died during the Blight. This works for him.
That is, until he starts falling for Krem. // Words: 769
A tiny thing but I have a soft spot for the idea. Also what's better than a ship with trans character? A ship with two trans characters. Keep that in mind for further recs actually.
Sweet, Merciful Andraste by Tainaron
Summary: PWP. Honestly, Cullen should invest in walls and a ceiling that don't have holes if he's going to keep having such loud sex.
Pure, unapologetic smut between trans men who love each other. // Words: 4187
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ What more do you want from me? Sometimes porn is just porn. Enjoy.
Champions of the Just by Tainaron
Summary: En route to Griffin Wing Keep before the battle of Adamant, Cullen falls prey to an injury that reveals a shameful secret about his trauma with magic. As Cullen struggles with his past, his duty to the Inquisition, and his love life, he becomes increasingly uncertain if he’s the target of an assassination attempt or just his own personal demons. // Words: 67885
Well, I also have some plottier and angstier fics in my rec disposal. This one actually explores the problems Krem and Cullen could encounter in their relationship and all within the canon plot line. Plus bonus points of Cullen actually interacting with other Chargers.
cabbage: a love story by psikeval
Summary: Krem’s grin fades into a quiet smirk, his eyes warm and amused, and Cullen does not forget how to move his legs because he is a grown man, a leader of soldiers, commander of the Inquisition’s army.
He breaks the silence by coughing loudly, because he is also an imbecile. // Words: 18932
Creme de la creme of Krem/Cullen fics <3 Fluff, crack, porn <3 This delightful series has it all!
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We LOVE and RESPECT all the companions in this house(maybe a little less love for the Egg).
sketch for the cover art for my WIP that is the prequel to the Vampire Western WIP
The plan is to make this a fully painted piece so like pray for me and my ability to complete things.
Cullen is the new sheriff in Skyhold and has to clean up some supernatural unfinished business and some unruly dragonlings eating livestock, but the man he’s investigating for murder has hired The Iron Bull and his chargers to solve the exact same problem. Is this grounds for Rivalry? Collaboration? Bull’s only in town until his contract’s up....
Part 2 of my “Nightmares” Cullen & The Bull series. Because what’s better than the Bull’s big ol’ hands on you? Tried to write smut but, oh well, fluff is good as well i guess.
Cullen are having troubles with nightmares, Bull thinks he can help. Bull invites him to his chambers after some drinks at the bar.
Didn’t have the energy to go over it too well, but I still wanted to post it.
Cullen stod in Bull’s quarters, unsure of why he had followed him up there. But something about what Bull had talked about radiated in him, and curiosity got the better of him. Guilt seeped inside, whispering that he shouldn’t be there, that he should leave. Normally, it would have guided Cullens actions, but the drinks they had had earlier suppressed the condemnatory whispering of his own guilt. Therefore, he decided to stay.
Cullen stood close to the door, somewhat frozen in place by his own feelings of misplacement, observing the Bull as he moved around the room, giving life to a flame in the fireplace which spread a warm glow in the room. Warmth emancipated from the blaze and filled the room with a pleasant warmth that seeped into Cullens very bones and brought a sense of safeness. However, Cullen still couldn’t seem to relax even though the warmth bathed him in a feeling of security and the drinks had dulled his senses somewhat. Letting go had always been a problem for Cullen, especially since the fateful incident at the circle tower. Letting go meant that someone or something might try to breach what you’ve built up, it meant allowing the evil to penetrate your very essence, to seep into one’s self and destroy you from the inside out. And that was something Cullen had feared since the tower.
Bull turned around and observed Cullen as he stood looking somewhat uncomfortable next to the door. He could see that this situation was something unknown for him, and he was aware that he would have to move along slowly to best reach Cullen. But Bull was aware of this, and he knew that the best way to reach a wounded animal was with patience.
“You could come into the room you know, the door will still be there if you move away from it,” the Bull said and chuckled.
“Oh right”, Cullen answered as Bull had broken his frozen trans. The Bull still hadn’t explained exactly what he thought he could do to help him, and even though this made Cullen feel a bit anxious about the whole situation, another tiny part of him felt intrigued. Bull leaned against one of the bedposts as Cullen slowly moved a bit closer into the now lit up room, but still leaving a fair space between him and the Bull.
“So commander, I think you have Asala-taar”. Bull said.
“Wh.. what?” Cullen answered, confused by the unknown Qunlat word.
“Soul sickness. Usually, the boys back home get reassigned when they contract it. But I know what could help you.” Bull said, closely observing Cullen as he moved away from the bedpost and slowly walked closer towards him. Cullen could feel the thumping of his heart slowly gaining pace as Bull moved closer and he had to convince his feet to hold their ground. As the Bull closed the gap between them, Cullen had to look up to keep eye contact with this giant Qunari, and the closer he got, the more he realised the sheer size difference between them. The Bull stopped just in front of Cullen, and if he wanted, Cullen could raise his hand and it would be greeted by the Bull’s muscular front body.
“Is it alright if I touch you?” Bull said calmly as he gazed down towards Cullen with a gentleness in his eye. Cullen swallowed as he gazed into Bull’s certain eye. He knew about the rumours that were told about the Bull, about how he sometimes fooled around with the barmaids and others as well. He had even overheard the Bull explain once the Qunaries laid back attitude towards sex. Could this be what he meant? Anyhow, Cullen could feel his somewhat dulled senses gain the better of him and answered -“Okay”, whilst trying to keep his voice from trembling. Bull then slowly put his hands on either side of his arms, holding Cullen steady where they stood.
“I can see how tense you are Commander, and I can feel it as well. I think a massage could help you, if you don’t mind these big ol’ hands on you.” Bull said chuckling, with a playful gleam in his eye.
Cullen could feel himself blush and hoped that the Bull wouldn’t notice. Cullen could to his own surprise feel himself nodding towards the Bull to answer. Bull then swiftly moved his hands up towards Cullens shoulder, where it rested on top of his armour.
“Kinda hard though to work anything out with this much armour on Commander”, Bull said, smirking.
“Oh, well I can… I can remove some parts”. Cullen said, unable to move under the Bull’s warming hand, feeling his cheeks spark up once more.
“You can keep your pants on. If you want to that is” Bull said teasingly whilst he removed his hands from Cullen and once again repositioned himself at the bedpost. “When you’re done undressing you can lay down on the bed so I really can get into your knots”, Bull said as he crossed his arms, observing Cullen as he clumsily struggled to remove his armour. Cullen removed his armour until the only clothes remaining were his undershirt and pants.
“The shirt as well Commander,” Bull hummed with a small smile on his lips, looking towards him with amusement in his eye. Cullen slowly removed his shirt as well and placed it on the pile on the floor among his other clothes.
“Good. Now come here”, Bull said as he gesticulated towards the bed. Cullen slowly started to move towards the Bull’s bed, feeling a small shiver running down his spine as he could feel the embarrassment gather in his cheeks once more.
“You can lay on your stomach,” Bull said with a warmth in his voice which seemed to emancipate from a place of care. Cullen swallowed once more, nervous by this whole ordeal whilst he slowly laid himself down on the big bed. Bull intrigued him, and even though Cullen never would do this normally, the Bull made him feel safe in a way he could not remember feeling for a long time, therefore, he stayed and allowed the Bull to come a bit closer than he normally would allow anyone to come.
“You okay Commander?”, Bull asked tenderly, as he stood next to the bed.
“Yes, I’m… I’m alright. You can start whenever you want to”, Cullen said as he laid down on his stomach on the Bull’s big bed.
“Try to relax”, the Bull hummed. Cullen then took a deep breath, which seemed to be enough for the Bull as he slowly started to massage Cullen’s back, roughly working out the knots which resided there. He thoroughly worked his way across Cullen’s tense back and moved towards his neck. Cullen had gotten the impression that this would perhaps only be a quick massage, but the Bull took his time and carefully worked him over. Cullen could feel his knots dissolving under the Bull’s working fingers, and as the Bull started to massage him with a gentler touch, Cullen could feel his fatigue descend upon him. With the strangely secure feeling of the Bull’s hands on him, he felt sleep overcome him and he drifted off.
