#Grand Duchess Florianne de Chalons

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Tall People Problems

Trying not to step on your toes

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Skyhold Masterpost

Main Quest Related Conversations

Here Lies the Abyss: Hawke Here Lies the Abyss: Warden Alistair Here Lies the Abyss: Warden Loghain Here Lies the Abyss: Warden Stroud Here Lies the Abyss: Morrigan - The Final Piece: Morrigan

Skyhold Quests

Sit in Judgements:

Introduction Magister Gereon Alexius Knight-Captain Denam Magister Livius Erimond Ser Ruth The Box Grand Duchess Florianne de Chalons Raleigh Samson - Chief Movran the Under Mayor Gregory Dedrick Crassius Servis Mistress Poulin - Captain Thom Ranier Captain Thom Ranier (romanced) - Ambient Dialogue Deleted Dialogue: Skyhold's Cells

Miscellaneous:

Promoting Barris Quizquizition Major Upgrades Sutherland and Company

Other NPC Conversations

Dagna - Introduction Dagna - Investigate Dagna - Here Lies the Abyss Dagna - The Descent Dagna - Miscellaneous - Krem - Main Quest Related Krem - Let’s Discuss Iron Bull Krem - Tell Me About the Chargers Krem - Tell Me About Yourself - Mother Giselle - Main Quests Mother Giselle - Investigate: Tell Me About Corypheus Mother Giselle - Investigate: I'd Like Inquisition History Mother Giselle - Investigate: Let's Talk About the Chantry Mother Giselle - Investigate: Skyhold Exclusive - Morrigan - Scout Harding - Investigate Scout Harding - Call Me Lace - Archivist Bonny Sims Cabot Elan Ve'mal Gaoler Gatsi Sturhald Harritt Helisma Derington Maryden Halewell Ser Morris Surgeon

Conditional:

Haven Survivors Inquisition Agents - Horsemaster Dennet - Enchanter Fiona: Leader of a Rebellion Enchanter Fiona: Investigate Enchanter Fiona: Here Lies the Abyss

Specializations for the Inquisitor

Knight Enchanter - Helaine Necromancer - Viuus Anaxas Rift Mage - Your Trainer Mage Specialist Banter - Artificer - Three-Eyes Assassin - Heir Tempest - Khim Rogue Specialist Banter - Champion - Chancer de Lion Reaver - Breaker Thram Templar - Ser Warrior Specialist Banter

Ambient Dialogue

Quest Related:

Here Lies the Abyss: Morrigan and Warden - From the Ashes Corypheus Adamant Hawke Halamshiral Morrigan Mythal

Companions:

Blackwall The Chargers Romances

NPCs:

Cullen's Runner Josephine's Runner Leliana's Runner - Apothecary Runner Merchant Runner Quartermaster Runner Researcher Runner

General:

Elven Power Fortifications (Haven) Religion Skyhold Upgrades Miscellaneous Repeated Ambient - Crestwood The Dales

Deleted Dialogue

Locations Masterpost  

[uchidachi]

Dragon Age Fanfic Self-rec thread!

Dear fellow writers, the Veilguard draws near. The fans are awakening from uthenera, and they are hungry. For fic. To help them, I’m starting this post to collect everyone’s recommendations of their own fic to read!

Keep it short & sweet! Title (with link!), rating, ao3 archive warnings (if applicable), pairing (if applicable) & 1 sentence summary only. If you want to include more than one rec, put the rest under a readmore. The idea is to have a reblog chain of many different authors, so this might become a long post.

Don’t know what to recommend? Here’s a list of possible categories to use, if you want:

Author’s favorite

An ode to my OTP

Meet the OC

Rare Pairings

A gift fic I’m proud of

A bit of fluff

Absolute angst

That time I tried something different

Canon? What canon?

In Another Universe

An overlooked gem

Good for a new DA fan

Have fun, and happy reccing!

I’ll start off the chain:

A gift fic I’m proud of: The Maker’s Forgiveness, Teen & up, Florianne de Chalons/Female Trevelyan. Grand Duchess Florianne tries to seduce and manipulate Trevelyan, only to find out that the Inquisitor is not as naive as she assumed.

Rare Pairings: Blessed Are the Lovers, General Audiences, Cullen Rutherford/Sebastian Vael. Cullen has been secretly in love with Sebastian for years, but can’t hide his feelings after seeing him at a friend’s wedding.

Absolute angst: This Is What Would Happen, Mature, Major Character Death, Iron Bull/Dorian Pavus. Bull’s POV through to Trespasser as he remains Ben-Hassrath and falls in love with Dorian after sacrificing the Chargers.

That time I tried something different: Same as the Day Before, General Audiences, Avexis & Minaeve. Genfic in present tense where Avexis finds herself stuck in a time loop, receiving news of the Tranquil cure over and over again.

An overlooked gem: Rescue Mission, Teen & up. Merrill & the rest of the DA2 crew go to rescue Fenris after Hawke sells him back to Danarius.

[miraculan-draws]

Malcolm Hawke, in Lothering, has an evil barn cat.

HE does not believe this is an evil barn cat. This cat can do no wrong in his eyes. It hisses and swats at everyone that isn't him. It will not let anyone else touch it. He is healing scratches on his children while the cat is perched on his shoulder purring like a thunderstorm. Kneading paws. Leandra hates the cat and the cat hates Leandra they are nemeses of a biblical intensity.

(The cat is all white so he named her Duchess)(like Grand Duchess Florianne de Chalons)

This isn't going anywhere deep I just think it would be funny

[omniblades-and-stars]

9 & 10 for Valethen!

Oh a twofer! Here we go!

9. a future historian’s account of your OC’s actions

While many contemporary writings cover the vast breadth of Lavellan's actions, for many volumes could be written about the events surrounding the Inquisition of 9:41 Dragon, very few seem to address what, exactly, happened at the Winter Palace in Halamshiral.

The results of Inquisitor Lavellan's meddling at Empress Celine Valmont I's pivotal ball are not in dispute. The Empress was slain, her cousin Duke Gaspard de Chalons ascended as emperor in her place, and the woman rumored to be Celene's lover, an elf named Briala, was granted the title of Marquise of the Dales. The results of this course of events are well documented by primary sources. Court historian Lady Marcellete kept detailed notes, albeit biased and littered with rumors and gossip overheard in dark corners during the ball, and of court activity until her replacement in the year 9:44 Dragon.

There were rumors that the Inquisitor, an apostate mage and an elf, performed a blood magic ritual there in the ballroom, controlling Grand Duchess Florianne de Chalons' mind and forcing her to murder her cousin. This outlandish rumor can be dismissed out of hand. Many people at the time were horrified to watch as the Inquisitor stood by and allowed the murder of the empress. Many speculate that Lavellan thought to gain more power over Orlesian politics by installing the Grand Duke to the throne.

Inquisitor Lavellan's own letters tell a different story. Found in the Chantry library documenting the time during the Inquisition's existence and Divine Victoria records, the Inquisitor wrote to many people in the aftermath of that ball, and the many conflicts that followed both in Orlais and the rest of Thedas.

In one letter, written to Divine Victoria shortly after her ascension in the year 9:43 Dragon, Valethen expressed her doubts about the decision, saying, "The Duke is a brute and just as bad, if not worse than his cousin. I would be glad to never be involved in Orlesian politics again."

As to the Inquisitor's motives for allowing Empress Celene to be assassinated, very few records still exist. However, I have located one letter, written to Marquise Briala. It is undated, but appears to have been written in the immediate time after the ball.

Briala, Marquise of the Dales,

I apologize if I have not titled this letter correctly. I'm afraid I quite used up all of the grace and courtly knowledge that could be afforded to me at the Winter Palace.

I am writing to you, Briala, because I feel I must explain my own actions to you. I know what the Empress meant to you, and to witness what I allowed, I know you must believe me a conniving and heartless bitch. Perhaps you are correct.

I know what she did to crush that elven rebellion. What she has had you do. These are not secrets to me. You must understand the rage I feel in my heart, to see people like me, like you, subjugated and cruelly treated within the walls of her own palace, to know what crimes she has committed against my people. I could not find it in my heart to forgive it, did not have the strength to overlook it. It was petty, I will admit.

I fear Gaspard is no better, though I find some relief that he finds his power neutered. Were it truly up to me, I would have let Orlais' nobles play their horrid little games until they bury themselves in the ground. And I might have if it would not have a profoundly negative effect on the common people, and a far worse one on the elves.

I don't seek forgiveness, I ask for none. I only wish to be understood not for a power hungry politician, and just for the person I actually am, as broken and flawed as the rest.

Keep yourself well and safe, Briala. I would not trust the Duke not to scheme against you in the coming years.

Sincerely,

Inquisitor Valethen Lavellan

Contemporary sources, mostly written by Orlesian nobility, often overlook how Celene's burning of the elven alienage in Val Royeaux might have colored the Inquisitor's perception of the embattled Empress. Much was made at the time of the Inquisitor's Dalish heritage, and even more of her magic, but very little was afforded to her desire to see the wrongs against her people righted. That she was an elf made it easy for her to be a villain in the Orlesian Court, a notion that must be held up to the same standards of the normal course of affairs of Orlesian politics. It is no secret that the Great Game often involves murder schemes, spying, and strategic inaction. What they found so offensive was simply that she was an outsider who excelled at their own Game.

An Excerpt from "On The History of Divine Justinia V's Inquisition", written by Sister Alicia Delcroix, Chantry Historian

10. a description of your OC by someone who hates them

Found in the archives of the Chantry in Val Royeaux

Revered Mother Hevara,

I must impress upon you the dire state of Divine Justinia's Inquisition. The rumors you have heard don't come close to scratching the truth of things, and the truth is far worse than you could believe.

The prisoner, the Dalish elf from the Free Marches, and the only suspect in the Divine's murder, has not only been freed, the people have taken to calling her the Herald of Andraste, simply because she claims that a woman helped her out of the Breach after the explosion.

Are we to allow such heresy based on the hallucinations of an elf, and an apostate mage, no less?

The woman herself says that she makes no such claims. I do not know if it is better or worse that she steadfastly denies the title of Herald, as the reasoning for it is her belief in the elven gods. For Andraste's sake, she has one of those heretical tattoos declaring her as a follower of a false myth. Worse, after an inquiry into the meaning of it, I am told that it represents their god of secrets. This bodes ill, I tell you. This unassuming woman does not even need to speak, she does little enough of it anyhow, to weaken the Chantry even further. Her very existence is trouble enough.

However, it's her magic that concerns me the most. She makes no secret of it, proud as she is that she learned without the proper guidance of a Circle. Lavellan uses it for even the smallest thing, such as heating her tea when it has grown cold, to conjuring flower blossoms just for the vanity of decorating her hair. She flaunts her magic for all to see, and I suspect it is simply because she knows it upsets the few Templars who remain loyal to the Chantry, knowing they are rendered impotent currently.

We must put a stop to this Inquisition. I have no doubts that this is not what our beloved Divine intended. I fear what will happen in the time to come if they are not brought to heel, and this apostate along with them.

Faithfully,

Grand Chancellor Roderick Asignon

Another Codex ask game? You bet your ass! Blow me up!

[dragon-age-codex-entries]

Codex entry: Grand Duchess Florianne de Chalons

"Your Grace,

You requested the swiftest, surest method of getting a message to Grand Duke Gaspard, so I have arranged for you to meet with his sister: Grand Duchess Florianne de Chalons. While she is of the least account among the current heirs to the Orlesian throne, her connection to her brother is extremely close. Gaspard will listen to anything she says. Be persuasive.

M."

[dragonagekeeper]

Disclaimer: The keep only records whether Florianne is dead or alive.

Act 2 / Dragon Age Inquisition Polls

See quest and choice descriptions from Dragon Age Wiki/Keep below

Grand Duchess Florianne de Chalons of Lydes[1] (born 8:87 Blessed[2]) is an Orlesian noblewoman from House Chalons. She is the sister of Grand Duke Gaspard de Chalons.

Florianne is responsible for organizing the peace talks between her brother Gaspard and her cousin Empress Celene at the Winter Palace in Halamshiral in the Dales. The Inquisitor has a chance to dance with her and the right dialogue earns court approval. While dancing, Florianne confides in the Inquisitor to search the palace gardens for Gaspard's mercenaries.

Upon arriving at the garden, it turns out that Florianne was in league with Corypheus, believing that the darkspawn magister would give her all of Thedas to rule once he ascends to godhood. She leaves the Venatori to deal with the Inquisitor while she returns to the ballroom to assassinate Celene. However, the Inquisitor survives the ambush by opening the Fade rift in the garden and has the following options to deal with Florianne:

Florianne killed in battle at the Winter palace after assassinating Celine

Wait for Florianne to attack, resulting in the death of Celene, forcing the Inquisitor to kill her.

2. Florianne killed in battle at the Winter palace after attempting to detain her

Attempting to detain Florinna to save Empress Celine, will force Florianne's to attack Inquisition soldiers and attempt to escape, eventually leading to having to fight and kill her.

The following are only options if the court favored your Inquisitor (requires Court Approval of 85 or greater)

3. Florianne was executed at the Winter Palace after publicly exposing to the court

Publicly expose the duchess' crimes to the court, avoiding further bloodshed and executing her immediately in the ball room.

The following are only options if you chose to have the guards take her away rather than executing her on the spot after publicly exposing her. These choices are made at Skyhold as

4. Florianne was recruited as an Agent of the Inquisition

If the Inquisitor obtains Nobility Knowledge by the time they judge Florianne, they are able to choose a special dialogue option and recruit her as an Agent of the Inquisition. Doing so unlocks special War Table Operation: Judgment: Playing to Win.

5. Florianne was cloistered within the Chantry

This choice is only available for a faithful Inquisitor. Force her to seek a higher power by sending her to the Chantry.

6. Florianne was exiled

"Shove her in a tower somewhere." (couldn't really find any info on what this outcome really is apart from just sending her away)

7. Florianne was sentenced to community service

Farm work (Common work with the Common)

8. Florianne was forced to become the Inquisition's jester

If she is made jester to the Inquisition she will show up in the throne room randomly in her jester outfit.

[escapethevault]

The gang goes to the Winter Palace

I’m so sorry this is so long but this is a REALLY long mission.

[elsweyrpalace]

Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts part 1

[liderfin]

Florianne de Chalons

[incorrectbioware]

Dragon Age:Inquisition/Leverage

[daitranscripts]

Skyhold Quest: Sit in Judgment

Grand Duchess Florianne de Chalons

Skyhold Masterpost Related Quest: Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts

Josephine: I do not believe a reminder is necessary for this accused. Her capture and disgrace could not have been more public. Grand Duchess Florianne de Chalons, although her titles are among the dignities already at risk of forfeiture. You spared her life, despite her treachery. What becomes of it now falls to you.

Dialogue options:

General: Our paths cross again. PC: The consequences of our dance continues to echo, Lady Florianne. ㅤㅤ ㅤ

General: Welcome to my party. PC: Our of your element, Florianne. Welcome to the Inquisition. My party. ㅤㅤ ㅤ

General: The empress sent her here? PC: Empress Celene left her fate to me? Interesting.

Florianne: Peh!

Josephine: Despite her posture, Lady Florianne has acknowledged your authority.

Florianne: Should I curse you on behalf of the Elder One? I realize he had no intention of honoring the concordats I manipulated. Do as you must. I respect your mastery of the Game, even as I despise your victory. Celene does not know her fortune.

Dialogue options:

Special (Andrastian PC): Let her repent in a cloister. [1] +Approves - Cole +Slightly approves - Cassandra -Slightly disapproves - Solas, Iron Bull ㅤㅤ ㅤ

Politics: Put her guile to work for us. [2] +Greatly approves - Solas -Approves - Iron Bull -Slightly disapproves: Cassandra, Vivienne, Varric -Disapproves - Sera, Cole ㅤㅤ ㅤ

General: Common work with the common. [3] +Approves: Sera, Cole, Blackwall +Slightly approves - Vivienne, Iron Bull -Disapproves - Solas ㅤㅤ ㅤ

General: Exile. Out of my sight. [4] -Slightly disapproves - Solas, Iron Bull, Vivienne

General: Jester’s outfit. Bad shoes. [5] +Approves - Sera +Slightly approves - Vivienne, Dorian -Slightly disapproves - Cassandra

1 - Special: Let her repent in a cloister. PC: She respects only the shallow demands of court. She must seek higher purpose. Florianne de Chalons, you will be cloistered within the Chantry. Florianne: Boredom, Your Worship. The sentence you have imposed is boredom. Scene ends.

2 - Politics: Put her guile to work for us. PC: She remains a creature of formality and opportunity. We have use for both. Grand Duchess, Josephine will see that your wiles profit the Inquisition. Don’t disappoint. Florianne: (Chuckles.) One must remember that the Game is never truly over, Your Worship. Scene ends.

3 - General: Common work with the common. PC: Like most nobility, she’s never walked in the shoes of those she endangered. Lady Florianne, I give you a chance. Common work. Farm work. Do some good. Florianne: Sentenced to walk with animals. How droll. Scene ends.

4 - General: Exile. Out of my sight. PC: “Lady” Florianne. I’ve no use for the failed lieutenants of the enemy. I impose exile. Shove her in a tower somewhere. Florianne: The fate of many no longer desired by the court, Your Worship. Scene ends.

5 - General: Jester’s outfit. Bad shoes. PC: She has caused no end of misery. It’s time she brought some joy. Grand Duchess Florianne de Chalons, Jester to the Inquisition. In flat shoes. Florianne: History’s greatest malevolence, Inquisitor. I am the jest of Orlais already. Scene ends.

If made a Jester, Florianne can be found near the throne.

Florianne: My heels… are parallel with soil.

Florianne: Yes, look on and laugh.

Florianne: Dance for common amusement? Surely you jest.

Florianne: Find your mirth elsewhere.

Florianne: I will not juggle. Not even the common respect those who juggle.

Florianne: It is all a grand jest. Ha.

Florianne: Disgrace upon disgrace.

Florianne: Humor to fit your mental capacity. A woman falls down. The end.

[sayurinitta]

Meeting the Empress & Grand Duchess

[moontheoretist]

Inquisition prisoners, empty cells and the Judgement

Why our prisoners can’t be found in the dungeons? I wanted to talk with them. I always want to do it, but cells are always empty. Who the hell thought that it would be a good idea NOT to use the cells and dungeons, not to talk with our prisoners before the Judgement?

It would be hilarious to see what kind of face Florianne would make, if she had to sit on the floor and listen to Alexius’s monologues about the great and awesome Tevinter empire. Every. Single. Day.

[herald-divine-hell]

Honestly, this is one of my favorite scenes of Alexandra. I see that she was getting lessons from Vivienne.

[rustedking]

Grand Duchess Florianne de Chalons

Full rez.: https://imgur.com/a/xc9kVLO