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⚝ ╰    ‘ 𝑰nd. &. sel. 25+ 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐃𝐔𝐑'𝐒 𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐄 roleplay blog for LORROAKAN ; self-appointed master of Ramazith Tower &. great archmage of Baldur's Gate.

TRIGGER WARNING for overall dark &. adult content, alcoholism, drugs, abuse, gore, canon-typical fantasy racism. Interact at your own risk.

INFO UNDER THE CUT.

RULES

I prefer to write on Discord! Feel free to ask for it if we're mutuals c: My activity on tumblr can be spotty, and I often use my phone, which means I can't always cut my threads. 25+ ONLY. I'm turning 29 this year, and I'd like to write with people in my age range. I'm selective. If I don't follow back, it's usually nothing personal and likely because you're not a BG3/D&D related blog or I feel our muses / writing styles don't mesh. If I follow you, I want to interact! Don't be shy <3 I will also assume that if you follow me back, you're fine with me sending you memes / tagging you in starters / sliding into your IMs to plot. Yeah, so. This is a 25+ blog, run by a 25+ mun, and there will be adult content, including but not limited to: violence, suggestive c., (FICTIONAL) offensive / problematic themes, and so on. Mun =/= Muse, I obviously don't condone any of these things IRL. If you don't like my content, rather than trying to police adults on what to write on their blogs, block buttons exist. Heck, I'll use the block button very leniently myself, after all, we're all here to have a good time. No hard feelings. This should be common sense, but mun =/= muse. I obviously don't condone the shit my muse does. Speaking of having a good time: We're sex-positive and kink-friendly in this house. I enjoy a raunchy smut-driven RP as much as the next depraved soul, but I won't write smut on the dash. The steamy stuff will be moved to discord or IMs. That said, Lorroakan isn't particularly interested in romance or sex. I'm a big fan of making my muses suffer :D I love angst and dark, gritty plots. If you have any triggers let me know before jumping into a RP with me, aka the angst queen, so we're all on the same page. This blog is multiship, male lean. Matter of fact, I love to ship, so if that's something you'd like to do, slide into my inbox or tag me in something. Fair warning; Lorroakan is selfish, arrogant, manipulative and relationships will most likely be toxic / one-sided (with the potential to develop into something wholesome!) Side notes: No bigots, no hate, no irl drama, no irl political stuff, if you're interested in the mods I use, feel free to ask, inbox/askbox are open.

ABOUT (WIP)

Lorroakan is in his early 30s, fairly young considering his achievements (mostly obtained through deceitful methods).

He presents himself as the great archmage of Baldur's Gate, but while he is a compentent wizard and keen enchanter, he is nowhere near as powerful as he claims to be.

Lorroakan laid claim to Ramazith Tower after its previous owner mysteriously disappearend, and he refuses to share the knowledge it holds (at least for free).

He is originally from Athkatla, one of the wealthiest cities in Faerun, but he grew up in the shadows of its splendor. His family (mother, father, two sisters, four brothers) could barely make ends meet, but Lorroakan has always been ambitious and harbored dreams of one day being just as wealthy and powerful as the elite of the Gem District. The practice or use of arcane magic is explicitly illegal within the city of Athkatla, but that didn't stop him; he practiced in secret whenever he could get his hands on a spellbook.

Personality

Ambitious, diligent, intelligent, clever, creative ; selfish, arrogant, manipulative, power-hungry, petty, vain.

He has a superiority complex ; he is vain, has an overly high opinion of himself, makes boastful claims that aren't backed up by reality, has a habit of putting down those who outshinel. In truth, behind his inflated ego, he is insecure and has low self-esteem.

Lorroakan isn't a straight up villain. However, his ambitions and narcissistic nature drive him to commit morally questionable, and at times, outright despicable acts.

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𓆩♡𓆪 𝑰nd. & sel. 25+ 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐃𝐔𝐑'𝐒 𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐄 roleplay blog for ROSHAAN ; Draconic Sorcerer. Hailed from Calimshan. High-class courtesan at Sharess's Caress, Charlatan & a blade forged in fire.

♡ ABOUT & VERSES ♡ GALLERY ♡ MEMES ♡ RULES ♡ HCs ♡

* he's not a TAV !! ( Tav AU available ) !! ; TRIGGER WARNING for overall dark & adult content, alcoholism, drugs, abuse, gore, canon-typical fantasy racism. Interact at your own risk.

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"I told you, it's nothing. All thanks to you, no less."

Rolan definitely didn't intend to take on the role of a hero. In fact, he had tried his best to convince his stubborn siblings to leave the Grove behind, a decision he knew would trouble him (more than he'd ever admit). However, after what they'd been through, Rolan was willing to make tough decisions for the safety of Cal, Lia, and himself.

Was he selfish? Perhaps. It was a means of survival in these challenging times. Yet, they'd stayed, and Rolan was glad they did.

"My sister's unparalleled stubbornness," he replied with a brief chuckle. "But what about you?" He arched his brows. "Sornin, was it? What compels a Drow to fight for a bunch of refugees?"

A fool, Rolan had been, to get himself into the midst of danger. Nonetheless, as foolish as he'd been, his heart had been in the right place--so many would say. He'd been trying to protect his family. Sornin was not used to acts of heroism. In the Underdark, it was every man for themselves. Children were sacrificed easily, such as himself, and killed for far less.

While Sornin was no cleric, he was a druid, and he had a few spells up his sleeve, although he didn't care to make out that he was doing a good thing. However, the scratch was hardly anything that needed the energy used on him, just a surface wound.

"You will be fine," he commented, attempting to ignore the genuine thanks that he got from the tiefling. He was also not used to thank yous.

Lowering his hand, he looked down at Rolan. "What compelled you to do what you did anyway?" He was curious. Drow killed because it felt good, because it was part of their violent nature (or at least it was for Sornin's upbringing). Those that were sworn to Lolth would do anything for her boon.

But there was also something soft in Sornin that he tried to hide. He did not like seeing the young being harmed. He did not like seeing animals being hurt or killed for sport and pleasure. Did they remind him of himself? Of how vulnerable and weak he once was?

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Halsin & Rolan.

because I can

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Facts about Rolan you might have missed, while you were busy saving the world

Spoilers for Baldur’s Gate 3 below!

Here’s a collection of some Rolan facts you may have missed during your playthrough. (These are all from memory, so I will edit this later with sources and exact quotes.)

He is not related by blood to Cal and Lia - You can find this information by speaking with his corpse. All three of them consider each other family, but Rolan seems to hold some insecurities about his position with his siblings. In the same conversation, he mentions having “no one” when asked if he has family and that he identifies as “Rolan, just Rolan” - potentially implying that he’s been abandoned or rejected by his blood family, if they’re alive.

Cal considers Rolan an older brother - If Rolan dies during his rescue attempt in Act 2, Cal confesses that Rolan is his “older brother” and “the person he looks up to the most”.

Rolan loves organizing things - He has overhead dialogue with his siblings where he jokes about wanting an organized, color-coded sock drawer.

You can try to convince Rolan to leave his siblings behind at the grove - Try to convince him to leave Lia behind, and he will admit she’s a pain sometimes, but he could never leave her, not even for his prestigious apprenticeship.

Rolan’s diary changes depending on if his siblings live or die - Self-explanatory. He obviously becomes much more depressed and angry if you fail to save his siblings.

Rolan and his siblings have known each other since Cal was at least eight - They have overhead dialogue where Cal mentions that, when he was eight, Rolan once conjured a cat for him, only for him to find out it was made of fire.

It’s implied that Rolan, Cal, and Lia share a mother figure - If Lia dies, Cal has dialogue with Rolan about throwing a party in memorial for her, “like [they] did for mum”.

Rolan, Cal, and Lia have unique dialogue depending on which of them die - This is self-explanatory, but you can see most of the scenes here. He also appears to have unique dialogue coded in act 3 depending on if he’s angry with you or not (if you disrespected Cal and Lia’s memories by calling them Carl and Liam), but I haven’t been able to trigger it yet.

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Lorroakan hates to admit it, but Rolan is more powerful than him - Speak with Lorroakan’s corpse after killing him and having Rolan side with you. He will begrudgingly admit that his apprentice is more powerful than him. Side note, it can be implied that Lorroakan never calls Rolan by his name, as he defaults to “tiefling” or “boy” in their few interactions.

If Rolan has a high enough initiative in the Lorroakan fight, he will use Thunderwave to shove Lorroakan off the tower. Peak revenge.

Some of Rolan’s spells have his name in front of them (Rolan’s Thunderwave, Rolan’s Mage Armor) - Some people have headcannoned this as meaning he had to learn magic by himself, therefore being a Sorcerer. Considering his clothes are a unique color combination for the Sorcerer robes, it raises more than a few questions

Rolan always carries Lorroakan’s letter on him - This one always makes me so sad, pointed out by @sadwizardlover. Throughout the game, the one thing Rolan always carries on his person is the written response from Lorroakan to his letter, posted below.

Lorroakan also beats Rolan up😭 He'll only admit this if Lorroakan's dead though

That’s all! If anyone has any more to add to this list, shoot me an ask✨💞

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ooc.

I just thought about how OVERWHELMED my boi Rolan must feel once the "omg I'm the master of Ramazith tower, a childhood dream came true, hype" feeling waned.

That tower is massive. It harbours so much knowledge, so much POWER, and maintaining/keeping everything safe is a A TON OF WORK to put it mildly. There will be people trying to loot it or claim the tower for themselves.

Oh, and on top of all that responsibilty, he also runs Sorcerous Sundries.

Is this a headcanon post? Yeah, it kinda is.

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@spiderwarden liked for a starter.

"I'm not afraid of you, Under-Elf!" Rolan spat, his voice filled with courage and burning hatred, though a tremble betrayed his fear. "I swear by the gods, if any of your lunatics so much as harm a hair on my family's heads, I'll INCINERATE every last one of you!!"

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STARTER CALL; LIKE THIS for a starter from Rolan. Comment or inbox me if you'd like me to send it on DISCORD. Length may vary, 25+ only.

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baldur's gate 3 starters (part 2)

part 2 / ? .

❝ i’m also worried about me, but i somehow seem to be worried about you more. ❞ ❝ you put the stars to shame. let’s sit here a little while - i want to drink you in. ❞ ❝ i’d tell you not to get in trouble, but i suspect it will find you whether you like it or not. ❞ ❝ well, this seems as good a time as any for me to stop babbling on. ❞ ❝ i just….need some air…clear my head. ❞ ❝ it’s been a long time since i shed a tear. i don’t even know how long. ❞ ❝ i had a feeling you’d show up. it’s sort of our thing. like it’s fate or something. ❞ ❝ i do appreciate your enthusiasm, but let's try to restrain ourselves a little. ❞ ❝ if that was an attempt at flirting, i should let you know i prefer the strong, silent type. ❞ ❝ no matter how far you come, you’re still on the road to ruin. ❞ ❝ i thought you a hunter. wrong. you’re prey - small. snivelling. pathetic. ❞ ❝ and what am i owed? what about the injustices i’ve suffered - am i not entitled to anything? ❞ ❝ i can’t help but feel the strangest twinge of disgust as i look upon you. ❞ ❝ i trust that you will continue to remember who is really on your side. ❞ ❝ better a short life built on truth than immortality woven of lies. ❞ ❝ i won’t make excuses. i can’t make amends. but i want to help, if you’ll let me. ❞ ❝ gods, it’s horrifying…and a touch fascinating. ❞ ❝ there are many names for you --- and all of them inspire dread. ❞ ❝ destiny is at your door; won’t you at least twitch the curtain? ❞ ❝ the gravest crimes committed in this world are committed for love. a hunger crueller than bloodlust. ❞ ❝ you’ve got a backbone, and the makings of a leader. ❞ ❝ revenge sounds so sweet until you’ve taken it. then all you have is…no one left to blame. ❞ ❝ some mistakes can’t be resolved with an apology. some mistakes, you have to carry with you, forever. ❞ ❝ you’re plotting something, aren’t you? come on then - out with it. ❞ ❝ this is not good, if i may state the obvious. ❞ ❝ think of all we’ve been through just to get to this moment. that wasn’t luck. that was us. ❞ ❝ feel like i should laugh but i’m just too godsdamned tired. ❞ ❝ there is something i lost…no, had taken from me. i want it all back. ❞ ❝ careful - you’re in very real danger of hurting my feelings. ❞ ❝ one thing i’ve learned - real saviours never label themselves as such. ❞ ❝ less thinking of bad thoughts, and more breaking of bad bones. ❞ ❝ i rather like interfering. it’s kind of my thing. ❞ ❝ evil is evil, even if it once was innocent. ❞ ❝ you know, i've been catching myself smiling more lately. i think that's your fault.. ❞ ❝ oh, i’m no innocent. but evil? you tell me. ❞ ❝ i still want to believe you’re better than that. but even i am having my doubts. ❞ ❝ i can’t afford to lose my nerve. safer to just not think, and keep forging ahead. ❞ ❝ when all this is over, will you stay with me? for good? ❞ ❝ this is not good, if i may state the obvious. ❞ ❝ is there a reason you're always such an utter drip? do you have some sort of condition? honestly, it's like you hate good news. ❞ ❝ all of nature’s beauty pales in comparison to you. ❞ ❝ i can’t save you from yourself. it hurts terribly, but i can’t. ❞ ❝ if i seem suddenly flush with hope and soft feeling, you have only yourself to blame. ❞ ❝ is there good and evil within us all? ❞

��� i’ve been watching you fight. your skills are improving. ❞ ❝ you know, for all the sense of dread and horror seeping through this place, i really feel quite at home here. ❞ ❝ and you? you’re wholly without vice or sin or the occasional lapse in judgement? ❞ ❝ i wager you don’t even know how extraordinary you truly are. but i do. ❞ ❝ one might say you’re paragon of luck. i’ll be there when it runs out. ❞ ❝ i've always had a soft spot for the confident ones…they always disappoint though. ❞ ❝ i concealed nothing from you. i simply left out the details that were not pertinent. ❞ ❝ you’re an odd friend. but, i suppose, a friend still. ❞ ❝ i won’t let you do this. i won’t let you win. ❞ ❝ you are my puppet. make no mistake. without me, you have no value. ❞ ❝ well, this seems like a lovely little spot. the sense of impending doom aside. ❞ ❝ whoever your enemies are, they have good reason to fear you. ❞ ❝ this place is astonishing, a bard’s tale made real. ❞ ❝ i may not regret my actions, but i do regret that they were necessary. ❞ ❝ experience has taught me that no matter how bleak things look, there’s always hope. ❞ ❝ if this adventure has taught me anything, it’s that there are things in this world more valuable than power. ❞ ❝ a wise man learns from his mistakes, and strives not to repeat them. ❞ ❝ no more hiding things from me. agreed? ❞ ❝ my friend. my companion. i adore you. ❞ ❝ your face is sour. by all means leave, if i am so distasteful. ❞ ❝ careful, it’s dark around here. would be a terrible shame to lose you forever. ❞ ❝ you startled me. i…i was miles away. ❞ ❝ you have to know who i was. you have to know who i really am. ❞ ❝ nothing special, of course. you’re only the first person who i truly care for. ❞ ❝ you’ve got a backbone, and the makings of a leader. ❞ ❝ anything you ask, i’ll answer as honestly as i can. ❞

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My poor boy seeking validation and downplaying/rationalizing abuse vs. him finally seeing things clearly <3

everyone give it up for my most favourite npc

bonus: whatever this fucker's got going on

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"I'm fine, let me see your face."

@lolthswcrn / CARING SENTENCE STARTERS

"It's just a scratch," Rolan said, a hint of annoyance mixed with soft amusement in his voice as he complied, tilting his head to the side (and rolling his eyes with a smile on his lips).

"I never imagined I'd owe my life to an Under-Elf," he added after a brief pause. "But... thank you. Truly." Without him, who knows what would have become of the Emerald Grove? Of Cal and Lia?

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I knew Lorroakan amassed knowledge like a dragon with its hoard, but never could I have imagined such wealth.

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they made it to baldur's gate :-)

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PROMPTS FROM A COURT OF WINGS AND RUIN *  assorted lines from the novel by sarah j. maas, adjust as necessary

only you can decide what breaks you. only you.

tonight, i want you to wear that crown to bed. only the crown.

i believe everything happens for a reason.

this could be a very bad idea.

we can make whatever rules we want.

leave a note... or tell me next time.

you have every right to question me.

i don't see you spouting poetry.

i missed you. every second. every breath.

you're my equal. and as much as that means we have each other's backs in public, it also means we grant each other the gift of honesty... of truth.

is there a purpose to your visit, or may i return to my book?

kindness can thrive even amongst cruelty.

it's a rare person to face who they are and not run from it... not be broken by it.

it's fine if you drink directly from it.

i wish i had been there to stop it. i should have been there to stop it.

my goal was bigger than revenge.

i belong to no one, but my heart belongs to you.

i hadn't realized i was a villain in your narrative.

there are many types of strength beyond the ability to wield a blade and end lives.

you are your own person, you make your own choices.

i'd like a word.

you are a better friend to me than i ever was to you.

i want to share this bed with you. i want you to hold me.

remember that you are a wolf, and you cannot be caged.

we're all a little broken in our own ways... in places no one might see.

i would have waited five hundred more years for you. a thousand years.

you are a warrior, and warriors know when to pick their fights.

they took what is ours. and we do not allow these crimes to go unpunished.

i believe that everything happened exactly the way it had to... so i could find you.

it is the family you make, not the one you are born into, that matters.

ready to be wicked?

one life may change the world.

i missed you, too.

this is war. we don't have the luxury of good ideas - only picking between the bad ones.

it is a new world, and we must decide how we are to end this old one and begin it anew.

i see all of you. and there is not one part that i do not love with everything i am.

it'll be dangerous.

i have no regrets in my life, but this.

i will find you in the next world, the next life.

what we think to be our greatest weakness can sometimes be our biggest strength.

i won't tell anyone unless you say so.

when you erupt, make sure it is felt across worlds.

you bow to no one.

leave this world a better place than how you found it.

you do not fear. you do not falter. you do not yield.

will you come with me on this adventure, and all the rest?

do not get distracted. do not linger.

it's already ended badly.

for someone who was just dead, you seem remarkably relaxed.

they're terribly cruel to me.

here's to family reunions.

i will fight with everything i have, too.

what time are we back in the training ring tomorrow?

daylight is a precious resource.

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I've admired Lorroakan for years-