#veilwatch.

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DA!AU: Cheat Sheet:

Nowa/Marisa/Leene/Seign have theirs on the hub site but here's some of the rest:

The Etisweiss Watch/Alliance - The Veilwatch

Perrielle: Countess of Grum, a small agricultural county in the Marches, it is in her capital of Eltisweiss where the band of mercenaries known as the Watch are formed, and Nowa's band branches off from. She is the main diplomatic point person of the group.

Valentin: A young man from Ardinale slums, he impressed and was later mentored by Arthur. He seemed to take on unofficial duty to look out for Seign after Arthur's death, and joins him.

CJ: Riviani treasure hunter from a family of treasure hunters and corsairs. Always on the look for some greater treasure than her father has claimed. Travelled to Isha's village for that reason, and while no treasure was found, she did gain a new friend.

Isha: Mayor of a mountain/volcanic village and secret mage. After an earthquake hits them, it reveals a part of Deep Roads, causing adventurers and treasure hunters alike to come to brave the dangers their hands on long lost Dwarven treasures. After the nearby volcano blows, it is revealed the area has highly valuable natural hot springs and builds an economy around them. Is close to CJ.

Melridge: Antivan raised, but hails from elsewhere beyond the sea, he led a life from the son of fisherman to a professor of natural history at the university. Due to events, he serves the Veilwatch as their strategist and shares occasional diplomatic duties with Perrielle.

Iugo: A travelling swordsman from lands beyond the sea, Iugo is there to observe the matter of the continent for his liege lord after the events of the Breach reached word of his nation. While travelling Thedas investigating the continent, he hires himself as a sword for hire, even at some point getting into Isha's employ. Joins Nowa later at no charge because of mutual interests with investigating/saving the world deal.

Kallathor: A young Treefolk from the deep forest whose curiosity gets the better of him. After a run in with the Veil Jumpers, he becomes determined to see the human world and learn so that he can come back home and share the world with the rest of the Treefolk. While not the best, or strongest of the team, he makes up with it with kindness and gumption. He's grateful of Nowa accepting him to the team and strives to do his best.

Garoo: TBA; Might forgo due to the fact he's an anthropomorphic kangaroo and it's hard to translate beastyn to the world.

Nil: TBA; might forgo due to the fact she's literally semi futuristic magic robot and doesn't fit the world.

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maybe we should ask for directions. (and by ask for directions he probably means ask a corpse but-)

Where are we? | @deathlieg

"Um. Sure...?"

Not that he could see anyone else around. Nowa paused, his expression shifting to slightly abashed as the euphemism that first gone over his head sunk in. While there was so much of the world he didn't know of and was learning, sometimes it felt uneasy realizing just how much he didn't understand.

But the Professor wasn't talking about anything living. The word "corpse whisperer" had been bandied about. Necromantic magic was a new realm of experiences-- especially now where he had crossed paths with the Mourn Watch with his little band. Although his visit were brief and infrequent, they seemed polite enough to him, and they didn't mind the questions. He couldn't help to be curious, even now.

"So you can really talk to the dead?" He asked, expression giving away just the slightest bit of cautious curiosity at the prospect of watching the Necromancer at work.

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“I feel I was denied critical, need-to-know information.”

Fantasy Prompts | @deathlieg

"Sorry, Professor-- it was unintentional, I swear!"

The young man's expression is earnest, pale brown eyes set in an genuine apologetic expression. Rubbing the back of his neck in a self-soothing gesture. He really didn't mean to let it slip his mind, but things had gotten busy and forced his attentions elsewhere.

Nowa proffered the slightly rumpled roll of parchment, wrapped in some cord, somewhat sheepishly.

"Had a bit of trouble in the Crossroads." He explained. "Leene insisted she'd found a shortcut, but it uh, turned into...not a shortcut."

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Lucky Meddlers: DA/VG-compliant AU for Nowa, Leene, and Marisa

Marisa was a foundling in the Greenwood Arlathan and was raised by the Guardians a dalish tribe despite being human. As such she's learned every trail and tree-- a veritable protector of the forest. As her magic talent manifested, Marisa found herself drawn to mastering wind and lightning magic. The keeper, sensing Marisa's restlessness and strong desire to protect her family and the people she loved-- introduced her to Strife and ever since, her staff and magic has been the Jumpers. (The existence of Pooby is to be determined.)

Leene's hunt for Runebarrows Elven Ruins in the Greatwood Arlathan leads her to cross paths with the Guardians Veil Jumpers-- particularly one Jumper by the name of Marisa. While reluctantly brought back to the camp, the Jumpers were impressed by her sheer determination and quick thinking, she was invited to join their ranks. She still calls herself "the Luckiest Girl Alive!" and has an uncanny knack for uncovering artifacts that borderlines supernatural.

Nowa followed his sister away from their tiny mountain village-- not just the lure of ancient history but to also see the world with his own eyes. One foray in Arlathan, leads the two separated. Fearing the worst, he tried to seek his sister deeper in... leading him to fins his sister safe and sound with the Jumpers. Where one goes the other wasn't too far behind... and as such Nowa throws his lot in with them. He has proven to a capable hunter, tracker, and defender for the Jumpers--when he's not trying to keep his his sister out of too much trouble. His meddling shows when they camp near settlements, winding up helping on small tasks here and there for anyone who'll let him. As he's always there, ready to help in any way he can.

After the Veilfall, the trio serve as Fade Runners-- messengers and guardians that zip through the Crossroads facilitating the disparate factions and more.