#Dorian Pavus x Inquisitor Trevelyan

[sirvingart]

Next up is the Trevelyan twins, Ronan and Gwen. Born as the only children of the Trevelyan household, they were separated at the young age of 7 after Gwen was discovered to have magic. Ronan grew up tinkering with mechanical innovations to escape the pain of missing his twin, and Gwen threw herself into her mastery of magic to take her mind off of the loneliness and rejection she felt. Gwen became the youngest mage in Ostwick to undergo her Harrowing, and Ronan became the head of the household and everything that would entail.

More on them under the cut, my next and last part of Ren's family is Nalani Adaar and Lucienne Cadash, a qunari and half-dwarf.

Ostwick circle was in chaos when the mages rebelled, and Gwen found herself running away. She had a chance meeting with Renehna, who took her and a few sickly mages into safety. Ren ended up welcoming Gwen into her own family away from Clan Lavellan, and Gwen took over Ren's duties to help care for people when Ren went to the Conclave. It wasn't until Ren reached out to her family that Faye and Gwen knew Ren survived and they moved to Haven with the remaining sickly members of their family, most of whom didn't make the trek.

Once she arrived at Haven, Ren gave her the option to reach out to her twin brother, who came immediately upon hearing what was going on, as well as getting answers--he worried himself sick as he was unable to find Gwen when the Circles fell. As a united pair of twins, they decided to serve Ren personally as Inquisition agents, with Ronan's solemn promise he would help Ren's family and clan both survive.

Ronan was beside himself for the three years he struggled to find his sister, but ultimately assumed she must be alive somewhere. Growing up in the strict house he lived in changed him fundamentally, but being around his sister was healing for him. He finally felt himself begin to relax before Haven fell to Corypheus.

At their core, Ronan and Gwen are twins who became each others mirrors even with the distance. So different from how they remember each other but still somehow the same. Gwen is determined to pay the people she owes back with her life, taking on a true example of knighthood, while Ronan clings to his sister, praying she learns some self-preservation skills. Ronan would be the first person to admit he at his core is selfish, terrified of losing Gwen or anyone else he's grown to care about.

Religion-wise, both grew up with a strict upbringing. Gwen clung to her beliefs--she believes in the Maker, and struggles with the idea of forgiveness. Ronan has rejected all of it, steadfast in his belief that the Maker can't exist if she would allow the suffering inflicted by Templars and the Chantry.

Gwen falls in love with Cullen, who both learn to heal in their own way. Ronan, after running away from love for so long, falls in love with Dorian.

[trashwarden]

Happy Dragon Age Day!

This is from 2021 but I don’t think I ever posted it. Dorian talking with his son Felix.

Still grateful to DA for the friends I’ve made while gushing over the game, Dorian specifically 🥹

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[nerd-elf]

Dorian Pavus is the most realistic character in the series and I can prove it.

1 - He wants to be himself. And he won’t accept pretending just to please people.

2 - He complains ALL. THE. TIME. Just like anyone would living in a cold, dirty and much more rustic place than his home.

3 - He doesn’t fall in love right away. He wants to get to know the person first, regardless if it’s the Inquisitor or The Iron Bull, and become friends. He’s not aiming for love, just wishes (even though he will never admit it) someone he can trust.

4 - He sees the flaws. The problems. In everyone. But he learns to love them anyway.

5 - He doesn’t change who he is because of the person he loves. He will still be a sassy, proud and passionate man no matter who he ends up with.

[pinkfadespirit]

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[scarfacemarston]

Cullen Rutherford Fluff Alphabet

Note: I sometimes say “you” because it’s shorter than typing inquisitor constantly. This is also Gender Neutral. Please think about reblogging or at least leaving a like! This sort of thing takes time to create. Feel free to request more Cullen!

A - Affection (how do they show affection to their s/o)

Cullen is new to love. Outside of his crush on Amell/Surana, he did not have any romantic feelings towards anyone. Love was terrifying but exhilarating at the same time. It was something entirely new and engaging and something that he would put his all into. He is very physically affectionate and primarily shows his love through embraces, kisses, and cuddling. However, he also allows the Inquisitor to vent or cry as much as they need to. He will also insist on shouldering whatever burdens they are struggling with, whether that's completing extra paperwork, scaring off those who want to bother them, or leaving behind little treats to cheer them up; he can do it all.

B - Best Friend (what are they like as a best friend?)

Cullen doesn't really consider himself to have many friends until Inquisition. In fact, the last time he had friends was Kinloch Hold before it went to hell. (However, this was only with his fellow templars.) Inquisition is when he meets Cassandra, Leliana, Josephine, and the rest of the crew. It took time for him to see them more than colleagues, but they found a devoted, loyal, encouraging friend in the former templar who continued on even when he was at his worst. As time passed, he began displaying a more relaxed side to him and joined in game nights and his time with people like Dorian. 

C - Cuddling (do they like to cuddle? And how would they do it?)

Oh, he loves to cuddle.  His family was very physically affectionate, but that quit once he joined the Templars. He didn't know how touch starved he was until he brushed hands with the Inquisitor and even more so when he held them for the first time. He hadn't allowed anyone near him since the fall of Kinloch Hold. Now, he can't sleep properly without holding the Inquisitor. Even if he can't sleep, his mind and body feel at peace in a way they never could before. 

D - Domestic (do they want to settle down? How good are they at cooking and cleaning)

His childhood dream was to be a templar. He never thought of any sort of domesticity. Templars rarely settled down. He never viewed himself as settling down during Inquisition, either, until he fell in love with the Inquisitor and only then did he dare to dream. After seeing what Mia has, he couldn't help but want the same. He wants a spouse, kids (or to be a busy uncle), and, of course, as many malbari as he can manage.

Cullen is not an amazing cook, but he's functional. Can he make basics like stew? Sure. Could he grill something? Sure. It's straightforward. Porridge isn't difficult either, but he's more likely to live off of rations. During Inquisition Inquisition, Cassandra made sure he ate at least twice a day. He is very tidy, but he has been known to be a disorganized type of organized, too.

E - Ending (if they had to break up with their partner, how would they do it?)

We've actually seen this in the game! He tries to maintain an air of professionalism and keep it with a bit of distance. He will still try to maintain his professionalism if you break his heart, but the hurt might bleed out. He tries to use logic and put some distance between the two of you.  However, it also depends on the circumstances. He can be very gentle about it and very apologetic. 

F - Fiancé (how do they feel about commitment? How quick would they want to get married?)

Again, Cullen didn't have any ideas of romantic commitment until they met the Inquisitor. We know he's incredibly devoted to the templars and the Inquisition, so he has no issue with commitment. However, once he fell in love, he fell in love hard. I don't think it took that long for him to start fantasizing about marriage, even if he was so sure it would never happen. Cullen would wait for the right moment, but it doesn't necessarily need to be planned, just that it feels right like we see in the game. 

G - Gentle (how gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)

We've seen that Cullen can be incredibly tender and gentle. He especially appreciates having the ability and the safety to do so, emotionally and physically. He isn't ashamed of showing his gentle side - he cares for you more than anyone or anything else - but that doesn't mean he won't glare someone like Jim down if he tries to interrupt. The more comfortable he gets with you, the more likely you will see him become even more gentle. He is far more soft-spoken and sometimes even delicate in the way he touches you. 

H: Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)

His hugs are bone-crushing but one of the safest feelings in the world. Some of his hugs can be quite gentle and tender like he's afraid he'll hurt you, but usually, they are more solid, as if he wants to cement you there.

I: I love you (How fast do they say the L-word?)

Cullen feels it quickly, but that doesn't mean he'll say it. When he falls, he falls hard. He doesn't mean to, it's only happened once before and went horribly wrong. He'll try to deny it to himself, also going through self-doubt, thinking he isn't good or deserving enough to have that happiness, but he will sometimes pine for the Inquisitor. Once the Inquisitor is in a relationship with him, he is anxious about when to reveal his feelings, but he will do so in a quiet moment, like cuddling together in bed. However, he'd much prefer his partner be the one to say it first. 

J: Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when they're jealous?)

As alluded to before, he has a lot of self-doubt and self-loathing as he questions whether he deserves love after everything he has done. Early in the relationship, it would hurt, but he would tell himself that you are making the right decision…but that doesn't mean he'll give up entirely. As he becomes more secure in the relationship, he is more likely to get jealous despite that security because he knows what the two of you have built. He is more likely to step in verbally or give some light PDA.

K: Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you?)

He kisses many ways, but they tend to be either tender or passionate. There's not quite an in-between. Expect a lot of stolen kisses, especially if the two of you have or are busy. He loves kissing on the hand, wrist, neck, and behind the ear, anywhere he can.

L: Little Ones (How are they with kids?)

Cullen feels very awkward around children. He's never disliked them, and he was a good brother to his siblings. Some of the younger templars looked up to him during training. However, after becoming a templar, he sort of "lost" his ability to relate to children. He's kind but stiff around them. Sometimes, he could briefly imagine having a child or two of his own, but that was always a fleeting thought. It wasn't until meeting the Inquisitor and reconnecting with Mia that he truly wondered about having a child. He wants it, whether through birth or adoption, but he would never force the Inquisitor into anything. 

M: Mornings (How are mornings spent with them?)

Cullen gets up early. He usually has his armour polished and on, training completed, and reports from the night before reviewed by 7:00 am. He often forgets to eat breakfast or munches on rations or jerky. Cassandra, Leliana, Josephine, and now the Inquisitor all make sure he eats breakfast.

You're a "bad" influence in that he wants to sleep in or stay in bed and cuddle longer. His new time to complete his routine is a whopping…..8:00 am. Since leaving the Inquisition together, he sleeps a bit later but still prefers to wake up early. 

N: Night (How are nights spent with them?)

That man does not sleep. He just doesn't. It's like it's a foreign concept to him. However, it is not all workaholic tendencies. Sometimes, it's to avoid the nightmares he's had for well over a decade. Other times, the lyrium keeps him awake. Even when you pursue a romance with him, he struggles to stay in bed only because he can't shut his mind off, but a nice massage, cuddles, and or sex tends to quiet those thoughts. Otherwise, he's content watching over the Inquisitor.

O: Open (When would they start revealing things about themselves? Do they say everything all at once or wait a while to reveal things slowly?)

Cullen is extremely private about himself. He reveals things incredibly slowly, but sometimes, his most personal moments come out at the most inopportune times when he doesn't have a choice but to reveal them, as seen with his lyrium addiction or his nightmares. These moments are incredibly frustrating to him, and he detests them when they happen. That's why, despite his discomfort, he is telling himself that he must be far more open and communicative so he has power over what to share, what not to share, and when to do so.

P: Patience (How easily angered are they?)

Believe it or not, Cullen can be irritable and angry. Most of it is the lrium, but he holds everything inside of him until eventually, it comes out whether he wants it to not. Usually, it's a whole series of events that cause him to eventually snap, but it is possible for something triggering to cause him to explode or shut down.

However, he is incredibly patient in most situations, but he is not perfect. He will not tolerate many things, as seen with some of the more annoying chantry members in DAI. 

Q: Quizzes (How much would they remember about you? Do they remember every detail in passing, or do they kind of forget? )

Cullen sometimes struggles with his memory due in part to the lyrium but more so because he has so much on his mind. However, he will make you a priority above all else. Unfortunately, he punishes himself if he forgets or gets something wrong. Overall, he commits everything he can to memory, and as his lyrium cravings subside, he is more clearly able to remember things. He wants to know everything you're willing to share, whether it's your birthday, favorite color, favorite food, best battle tactics, or favorite ways to turn you on.

R: Remember (What is their favorite moment in your relationship?)

It's a difficult memory for him, but the relief he felt when the Inquisitor revealed they still cared for him despite his lyrium addiction and his trauma. It's not the most romantic memory, but it is a meaningful one. More positively, he loves how he surprised you with that first kiss on the battlements… until Jim interrupted. The morning after he and the Inquisitor slept together was also dear to him. 

S: Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?)

We know and have seen how protective Cullen is. He is ready to give up his life at a moment's notice if needed, especially if it's for the Inquisitor. He was willing to leave the Inquisition because he felt he was a liability to it and the inquisitor. He is incredibly selfless and self-sacrificing. He's also not afraid to voice his opinion in defense of his partner. As for him, he doesn't really expect anything in return. However, he already thinks you protect him by looking out for his well-being, whether it's the lyrium, his anxiety, eating, sleeping, etc. He also greatly appreciates it if you speak up in defense of him for whatever reason, but he never expects it.

T: Try (How much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, and gifts?)

After much worrying, he would fret about it and might turn to someone like Josephine for help or even Varric, Dorian, or Leliana. However, he is capable of giving gifts on his own, planning outings, as seen with the lake and giving his lucky coin to the Inquisitor. He definitely tries, but he's always worried he'll fuck it up somehow.

U: Ugly (What would be a bad habit of theirs?)

He does have a temper and when hurt, he can lash out. We've seen this when he threw his lyrium kit against the wall, nearly hitting the Inquisitor. However, he works very hard to keep control of it. His anxiety and self-doubt can also be a problem, but again, he tries to hide these feelings as best as he can.

As for an actual habit, his pacing and constant movement can be anxiety-inducing to some. His office has a pacing track on it. 

V: Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?)

He knows he's handsome. He sees the way people look at him and treat him. He's not stupid. We know he styles his hair, but I think PART of that is due to some insecurity about his curls. Other than that, he focuses on the upkeep of his armor, but that is habit and perfectionism. Besides his hair, he doesn't spend much time on his appearance.

W: Whole (Would they feel incomplete without you?)

He would convince himself that he would. He never expected you to return his feelings, but he knows he would be crushed if you ever left him. He would respect your decision but doubt that he'd ever feel whole again as he'd be unlikely to trust himself with another partner.

X: Xtra (A random headcanon for them)

Cullen secretly has a sweet tooth, but he doesn't want anyone to know that. Still, he wouldn't mind being given sticky buns or a pastry. (He's lying. He will devour them.)

Z: Zzz (What is a sleep habit of theirs?)

We know he mumbles, tosses and turns, and has nightmares and insomnia. The poor guy has it all. However, he also sweats and overheats easily. This all improves as the lyrium addiction subsides. However, one thing that does not change is that he overheats easily…………………………….but still wants to cuddle. Once he has his arms around the Inquisitor, good luck getting up.

[ayamikasai]

I belong to you

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[knyazserebryanyy]

hope to see this couple in datv~

[inquisiorastoria]

A Fereldan, a Marcher, and a Tevene walk into the Winter Palace....

and Orlais is gonna hear all about it ✨

[animezinglife]

Headcanon: Cullen didn't actually realize Dorian's gay and was using the opportunity of playing chess with him to both gauge what kind of relationship he had with the Inquisitor (since the two are attached at the hip) and to learn more about her.

Dorian figured this all out in about five seconds and had entirely too much fun with it.

[dalishious]

Love that this entire sidebar takes place right in front of Dorian's shitty homophobic father

[sketchblognko]

"Whatever happens, I wouldn't trade the years we've had together for anything. I love you."

"I knew you would break my heart, you bloody bastard."

my favorite part of the trespasser dlc is suffering 🥲

[jenn0wow]

Post Trespasser Josef pays a visit to Magister Pavus

[cyborrrg]

Inquisitor Damein stealing some time away from his work to talk to his husband

I imagine Dorian and Dames don't actually live together until a few years before datv. Damein would try to stay with him as much as he can during those years, but he would be away for long months at a time, tending to inquisition matters all around Thedas. The only thing that keeps him going is the enchanted locket that Dorian gave him at the end of Trespasser and he takes every advantage he has to talk and send magical kisses to his hubby.

[silent-words]

Now I'll give you REAL Trespasser angst.

At the beginning of the Exalted Council Dorian Pavus receives news of his father's death. He is all alone, and he has to go back to Tevinter not only to work in the Magisterium but also to investigate the murder of his own father. If you romanced Dorian, his only family is the Inquisitor.

And then Dorian learns that the Inquisitor is slowly dying. The love of his life, the closest person he ever had, the only light of his existence gradually consumed by the Anchor.

[piipaw]

Babies first pavelyan doodle