#da sten

[zazrichor]

I painted Sten for @dragonageannual ‘s zine SAGAS!

[abyssal-ilk]

do you think sten ever takes a moment to think about the fact that he's surrounded by a bunch of 20 year olds and just goes. ugh. no wonder they act like this. middle aged man constantly being pestered and poked at by a bunch of fresh faced adults that he could toss with one hand. and yet he doesn't. truly the marvel of the century.

[constantinnen]

warden’s loves.

[blearyfog]

God, a Sten romance would just be absolutely crushing and there would be no happy endings. Sten will always put the Qun before himself and any of his feelings. So when he does realize he may in fact love some romantically, and more dastardly, love someone outside of the Qun, he would immediately shut it down. It would tear him up him inside and he’d feel like a traitor to his people. He’d go cold, put up walls, distance himself, anything to ensure these emotions go absolutely nowhere until the ben-hassareth can fix him. And maybe one day the warden asks to join the qun, their eyes filled with hope and affection, and Sten immediately rejects the notion. Their heart is in the right place but Sten knows the Qun is not good for them. They don’t belong in Par Vollen, the people of the south need them. They are the Hero of Ferelden after all. The qun would not allow for them to be together anyways and would change the warden in ways Sten does not wish to see. Bonus points if they’re a mage.

Or maybe the warden tries convincing Sten to leave the Qun, and that is just unthinkable to Sten. The qun is his life, his will, his world. He would be tal-vashoth for even considering the idea. He might even feel offended or angry at the Warden just for suggesting the possibility. If the warden has to love sten, they have to acknowledge how the qun is an inherent part of Sten.

So if you ever catch me posting some sten x warden, know that they aren’t actually a couple but are instead the messiest unrequited pining situationship known on Thedas. They are so doomed

[twilight-sanctuary]

[moltentarts]

Finally updated my DAO sticker designs. I'll be doing awakening next and veilguard soon after.

[elfcollector]

DRAGON AGE: ORIGINS (2009) — developed by bioware.

[greetingsfromantiva]

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Shale: I have heard an interesting tale of the Qunari Sten: Speak, kadan Shale: I am told that the Qunari put mages on leashes. Leashes! What a delightful concept! Sten: It is not something that one should take pleasure in. It is done because it is necessary Shale: Why not put them out of their misery? Crush their skulls and be done with it. Fast. Efficient. Fun Sten: You have been offended by such men, so your bloodlust can be forgiven. But these ones you speak of are to be pitied. Even so, they must serve, just as any other must serve. All must find their place within the Qun Shale: It does sound like a delightful place where it comes from. Mages on leashes. What will they think of next? Sten: I can not say that they would not wish to put a leash on you as well, kadan Shale: Hmm… That does sound less fun. Yes