What would happen if any of your OCs found a baby, all alone and wrapped in a soft clothe, deep in a forest one day while scouting? Who would take it in, who would find it a home, who would ignore it, who would put it out of it's misery?
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Ninimel would likely debate for a moment whether saving it was really worth it - but would cave and take the babe back to his Clan or a nearby village. The Clan would take the child in and care for it without argument and he would leave the babe at the Chantry steps if he were in a village.
Danica would take the babe up immediately - getting mad at anyone who protested. She would take the child to a nearby Chantry for them to take in. She would probably send the occasional letter to check in on the child but she would be discrete. If the child survived the Blight, when Danica becomes queen she would likely adopt the child - giving the kingdom the heir they would be expecting without all the... hassle.
Faenil would quietly take the child into her arms and bring her back to camp. She would be surprisingly motherly towards the babe, cradling it close and making sure it was warm. It’s unlikely she would put the little one down for anything - even to fight - so she would opt out of any missions for a time. When they reached a village or town she would give the child to the Chantry, knowing they would be safer there. Sometime after - when the Blight is over - Faenil would visit the Chantry to see the child and would likely check up on her for the rest of her life but never say much.
Thane wouldn’t know what to do with the baby. There had been children at the Circle but never a babe. He would probably carry the little bundle back to camp awkwardly and entirely improper - allowing anyone else to take the child away from him. Yet he would likely already be attached to the little thing and would promise to care for them if they ever needed him. Again they would likely leave the child at a Chantry and after the Blight he would go back to see them. When they’re old enough he would ask to take them with him - he hoped Morrigan wouldn’t mind when she returned.
Garrett would immediately start screaming internally. He wasn’t good with babies, he never liked babies, and now he found one in the middle of nowhere. He would take the little one back to the others and insist that someone take it before he fucked up. He wouldn’t deny that the little beast was cute, though he would have no intention of being involved in raising them. Yet, if the child remained with the group even after everything, he would most definitely get attached and would want to be the best uncle ever for it - much to the dismay of whomever was raising them (probably a whole group thing - not much better)
Spencer upon finding the child would be horrified. To think that someone would leave the child out on their own like that? He would almost immediately decide that he was going to keep the babe and care for it better than whomever had them before. It would be unlikely that anyone would convince him otherwise.
Kyne would stare at the thing for a considerable amount of time before just flat out calling for someone from camp. If they joined her she would point at the little bundle and insist that they do something with it. If they didn’t she would reluctantly pick up the bundle and bring it to camp, dropping it with the first person who asked what it was. She would have little interest in the little thing, even if it remained with them. If Cullen took a liking to the child she would just sigh and tell him that it wasn’t going to be her job to take care of it and that maybe it would finally get him away from the trebuchets.
Akinlana having been the one to raise Kyne, he would take the child into his arms and gently rock it as he walked back to camp. He would insist on caring for it even with all his other duties as he felt obligated as the one whom found it. After the death of his clan it would become even more important to take care of the child, insisting that they would be the one to carry on the clan, no matter the race of the child. Dorian would likely have no troubles with the child, enjoying seeing this softer side of Akin.
Aviana wouldn’t have been stopped by anything to collect the child in his arms and bring them back to Skyhold. He would ask if one of the mothers there would help him in caring for them, as he had little experience with a babe. The child would already be part of his family and would introduce them to Ryssel as their new little sibling - she would likely be ecstatic.
Elhael one, would question why he was out scouting this was a bad idea and two, would wonder what he was meant to do if he came across a small child. He knew how to deal with bandits or beasts but a little babe? Not wanting to harm the little thing he would sit next to it and gently touch it’s forehead and cheek, trying to calm it down if it was crying. If nothing was working he would awkwardly try to take it in his arms to hush it, feeling very uncomfortable but not wanting it to be in any distress. If he felt secure enough he’d take it back to the camp, if not he would wait there until someone got worried and came for him. After handing off the child he would be curious to learn how to properly care for it and would sit and listen to any mother who would teach him. He would see this as more of a learning opportunity than actually getting attached to the child.
Damiana one, would also question why she was scouting and two, would just stand for a long time, wondering what she was meant to do with the little thing. She would be greatly tempted to just leave it as it was none of her business but she knew that Cole would know and get mad at her. So she would begrudgingly take the child up and back to Skyhold, passing it off at the first opportunity. “You were going to leave it... but you didn’t...” Cole would tell her later. “I knew you wouldn’t be happy if I had... that’s all,” she would insist and would try to ignore his knowing smile.
Asaz would be the most likely to put it out of it’s misery. There was little place in the world for a little one to grow happy - especially not in the Inquisition. If the child seemed at all sickly she would give it the mercy of death and a proper burial/cremation/etc. If the child seemed healthy she would be inclined to bring it to Skyhold if only to tease Damiana by insisting that they would adopt it. This was a joke of course and she would pass it off to the nearest willing mother and not pay it any mind after.
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Daiza’al in the moment it would be panic - especially if the babe was crying. He had never dealt with such a small being before and was terrified he’d hurt it somehow. After managing to collect it safely in his arms he would rush back to camp, immediately looking for someone to take it before he harmed it. And then would begin the hovering. He would become very attentive, both actively trying to figure out how to care for a child - for future reference perhaps? - as well as making sure that it was safe. It would be the only thing he would talk about for weeks, telling any of the companions who might listen all the cute things the little one had done. In the end, if he did not take the child as his own, he would at least insist on being the silly uncle that got to spend time with them.
What would Inquisition Faenil tell a the start-of-Origins Faenil about her life?
Honestly, the interaction would likely just be older Faenil, dressed in her Inquisition armour, just looking over at the young Faenil in her leather and giving a little nod before leaving. Just knowing she was alive that long, knowing that she would become a part of something and look so powerful, would be enough. No words would be said because they were never one for words.
If your OCs didn't have their canon relationships, who would be the runner ups for them? (IE the second choice if your romance didn't work out! Can be OC/OC or OC/Canon!)
Ninimel would probably have either died killing the archdemon because he had little reason to look for an alternative, or if he didn’t die he would have got back to his clan and likely died alone from the Blight years later as there wasn’t much else for him to do. He never had an interest in anyone else.
Faenil would have just gone back home to her father and probably married whomever was chosen for her. She never really had an interest in anyone.
Danica wouldn’t want to marry anyone - she would likely become a high-ranking officer in the army or a royal guard for King Alistair.Thane would have probably went and protected free mages and likely would have fallen in love with one sooner or later. Hopefully they would make it through and would probably have kids.
Hawke would have probably gone with Isabela. While the relationship wouldn’t have necessarily been as much about love, it would be passionate and fun - more along the lines of friends with benefits that just happened to be married.Spencer may have fallen for Merrill - or Fenris if his brother wasn’t with him. If Merrill he would have enjoyed her kindness and gifted it in return, always giving her support and acceptance no matter her decisions. If Fenris he would have taken care of the elf no matter the protests, always giving him understanding and knowing when it was important to be quiet. Fenris would likely have become very protective of him, seeing as the boy didn’t like fighting, and Spencer would have fallen for him.Kyne has a passing fancy for Bull, so maybe him? She does find his stature and build rather... enticing. They would probably tell a lot of really bad jokes and she would insist on being carried all the time and he would be the best to catch her while she climbed down from wherever. Akin probably wouldn’t mind because Bull has given him no reason to distrust him or think he’d hurt her. She also likes hanging out with the chargers. Akinlana would probably have had an interest in Josephine, and they spend enough time together that maybe he would fall for her, though unlikely. It would be more likely that he would work closely with Leliana when she became Divine, becoming not only a voice for elves but mages as well and it would keep him too busy to find anyone - if he didn’t die from the Blight (which I had forgotten he had gotten)Aviana in honesty? He may have developed an interest in Bull or Dorian. Dorian because he would have probably just wanted to help the man and the flirting would make him blush like a cherry and Dorian would probably be able to help Ryssel with her magic. Bull because those muscles... and he’s kind and warm and his jokes are hilarious but always leave him feeling a little dirty and he likes it - Ryssel really likes riding on Bull’s shoulders or ‘sparing’ with him. Damiana probably would be dead or made tranquil after being captured by the templars if Asaz didn’t save her. If Asaz did save her but they didn’t develop anything she probably would have left before they joined the Inquisition to be on her own again. If that didn’t happen then she probably would have taken an interest in Blackwall, with how gentlemanly he is and probably would have scolded him after the whole trial thing - not for his past but for the fact that he thought she would just be fine with him up and disappearing on her.Asaz might have fallen for Sera - would have had an interest in Cassandra but by game canon she wouldn’t get anywhere. Sera would have been enough to keep Asaz’s life interesting and they would probably cause a lot of trouble for everyone involved.
If Faenil had a choice, would she be able to go back to how things were before her wedding - or would she chose how things are now? Is she happy with her life now? Does she work with Liliana in the Inquisition, or are they both separated at this time?
Faenil would choose how things are currently. While she loved her father and liked that quiet life it was boring. Living under the finger of the humans, nothing ever changing for them, it wasn’t fun it was just existing. Now she has the chance to make a difference and be with the one she loves and kill humans that are... less valuable than the space they exist in... with few repercussions, who wouldn’t love that?
And yes, she would follow Leliana anywhere - both as her lover and one of her best agents. No one would notice her around and that’s the way she likes it. The thought of not coming back to where Leliana was sounded ludicrous to her, no matter what the spymaster was doing. Yes, that does also mean she did get to met the Divine by proxy of her lover - she didn’t mind her so much.
As well, as I did make Leliana Divine in this universe, she remained by the Divine’s side as her Left Hand and not-so-rumoured lover.
My calm hides a storm (I can probably guess this one :3)
Faenil, Thane, Corvus and DamianaThese four, for rather obvious reasons, are the quietest and in turn some of the most dangerous. Unlike Danica or Asaz, they hide their power and let their foes underestimate them.
OC question: How do they deal with/react to pain? for Kyne, Nin, Corvus and Fae
Kyne: She deals with physical pain rather well, typically forcing herself to joke in an attempt to distract from the pain. The worse the injury the more she tries to make light of the situation. She likes to make the biggest fuss over the little injuries - especially to Cullen who will typically panic if there’s any amount of blood.
Ninimel: In the heat of battle any injury just fuels his seething anger. Outside of battle he shrugs off most minor injuries. If he asks for assistance the other’s know the injury is serious. (he actually likes it when Zevran kisses his little injuries/scars *shh*)
Corvus: Can’t deal with pain as well and even small injuries can make him falter. The spirits natural healing/numbing is the only reason he is not hindered in battle.
Faenil: Pain? What pain? No one is quite sure if she was born without the ability to feel pain or if it came later in life (or perhaps she feels it and just doesn’t give any reaction??). There are certainly injuries she does feel but they are usually the near fatal ones.
What would happen if any of your OCs needed to cross a personal like? ie do something they feel is morally wrong to themselves, but would benefit others I the long run. How would they procress it? How does it affect them?
This is a difficult one... Imma do all of them...
Ninimel - Would probably be able to with little hesitation. His ‘personal lines’ are more like ‘loosely held boundries to fit in with normal society’. Yes, this includes if he had to kill Zevran for one reason or another (this is the only time that the hesitation might be a little longer *Tamlen flashbacks*). After Tamlen most boundries kinda just... disappeared.Danica - Would be a wreck but would probably do it. It would haunt her as many things still due but she would remind herself of why she did it and would try to find solace in that - if only just.Faenil - What ‘personal lines’??? She will kill anyone with an appropriate reason and likely won’t be haunted by it. Even if she were to kill a parent in front of a child or vice versa for the reason of possession or the like she wouldn’t be bothered.Thane - If he were required to cross a personal line he would likely be punishing himself for the rest of his life. It would haunt his dreams and poke at his waking mind, forever reminding him of what he did.Garret - On the outside he would seem unaffected, dodging questions with skillful diversion and wit. Inside it would be eating him alive. There is no processing it, there’s only self-hatred.Spencer - It would be a downard spiral. At first he would be devastated and desperate to justify his actions. That would turn to volatile self-loathing and likely physical damage. Likely driving him to near insanity by the end if not curbed by someone close to him (aka. Anders or Garrett).Kyne - It would hurt a lot at first. She would be so angry at herself. She would be furious at the Creators for allowing it to happen. There would likely be a lot of isolation, lack of apetite (likely to the point of almost starving if no one’s watching out for her) and weakness. Yet, after coming out of it, she would get better. There will be times when it surfaces and takes another blow to her, but never as bad as the first. Akinlana - He does what is needed. It would likely effect him similar to Kyne if only he didn’t have so many things to take care of. Keeping his mind busy is his coping and any moment not spent working is likely a result of him passing out from exhaustion. If he’s allowed to dwell on the thoughts he very quickly gets distant and dark, then frantic to find anything to keep his mind distracted again. The problem is that he never truly processes it like Kyne and it will continue to haunt the quiet moments until he’s forced to face it.Aviana - Do you want to kill the poor guy??? He would rather end his own life than cross certain boundries. If it were as bad as, let’s say, needing to kill a possessed child, it’s likely he would manage to do it but the despair would be so great he would likely lose all memory of the situation. If it weren’t something so drastic he would probably cry/freak out a lot until he would be able to push the feelings aside. Any time it’s brought up after that he’ll quickly excuse himself to cry for a long time.Elhael - What needs to happen, happens. It is unlikely he will have any adverse effects from crossing any boundries as they are weak as they stand. Any boundries he has are only formed after his freedom so knocking them down isn’t hard. The hard part is recovering the ground lost due to it.Damiana - Things have always come and gone in her life. Her parents, travelers, friends. She understands full well that nothing is permanent in the world and the things that happen, whether by the hand of the Maker/Creators/fate, can’t be stopped and shouldn’t be changed. If a personal line is crossed any pain she feels is shoved away in a dark room in her mind and sealed away. She can recall the events without adverse effects but there will always be the banging on those locked dooors that remind her of just how fragile her mind might be.Asaz-Karin - She is a trained killer, death around her is inevitable and the only constant in her life. Feelings disappear as they are weakness in the face of duty and purpose. What needs to be done is done, cold as the steel. Yet, there is the possibility of a dam break with all those feelings locked away, and let’s just say no one would survive if it were unlocked.Corvus - The spirit needs to constantly remind Corvus that negative emotions such as anger, self-loathing, despair, could possibly turn him to demon and that they need to be locked away. Should Corvus need to cross a personal line, any negative feelings are locked away, tangled with the knot of other emotions, collected for the last eternity. The elf will put on a peaceful demeanor to hide his slowly breaking mind.
For Faenil, she’s ticklish right at and between the points of her pelvic bone. Leliana is the only one privy to this information and it’s likely to stay that way.
