#Kortez

[nightmarenoxx]

Oszczędźmy sobie najgorszych wspomnień.

[sen-nia]

All of my top 5 songs being Twenty One Pilots 😭

But I'm really happy that breakingbenjamin and starset made it into my top 5 again ✨️

[hyperions-light]

Ooooo A letter from an enemy regarding Rook?

🫡 Thank you for asking!

My Dear Viago,

Greetings from Seleny; the weather is simply gorgeous here in the summers. I do hope you are faring as well in Salle.

I’ve been asked to write to you regarding a matter of discussion amongst some of the Talons. They have recently expressed concern about a certain member of your House, who is known for their unorthodox methods. I believe you know of whom I speak.

The others have found that this agent— while often as efficacious as you say— can be disruptive. They seldom carry out orders as directed. Their technique, while impressive, lacks discipline. Surely, House de Riva does not wish to be represented by such an indecorous individual. I can say for certain that your predecessor would never have allowed it.

We wish to extend our assistance (should it prove necessary) in removing this cowbird from your nest, so to speak. I have heard that the weather in Ventus is beautiful this time of year-- perhaps they might enjoy a sojourn in the Imperium? I can arrange it.

Do let me know if the thought appeals.

Yours Most Sincerely,

Emil Kortez, Fourth Talon

BONUS:

Emil,

It does not.

— Viago de Riva, Fifth Talon

[malewifezevran]

rook concept ft her and solas' dynamic 😌

[lovertm]

hair design: Èle Hair Artistry // photographer: Fede Kortez // model: Richard Roe

[marcell-arts]

snippets from Rookie III

Rook attends her first party, at the de Riva's Fledgeling graduation ball.

The food was exquisite. It was the finest Rookie had ever tasted in her life. There were delicately sliced hams, said to have been smoked for days; fruit she had never heard of carved into fantastical and glistening displays; pastries so light they dissolved on her tongue, delightfully nutty and comfortingly sweet. She thought she might have an aneurysm at the dining table, almost unable to process the immense variety of flavours on her palate. 

"You look like you're enjoying yourself," came a smooth voice at her side. 

Rookie nearly choked on a piece of melon as she turned in surprise to face a handsome stranger. He was an older man, especially for a Crow, but still sporting a full head of fine silver hair in a neat queue. His eyes had lingered for a moment on her lacerated back.

"Emil Kortez, Fourth Talon," he introduced, gracefully bending over her hand to brush a kiss on her knuckles. Rookie tried desperately to remember if that hand had been sticky with melon juice. 

"Isadora de Riva," she replied quickly, "Forgive me, I'm not familiar with any of the other Talons except for Teia."   

He smiled in a quiet, disarming way, that made Rookie remember quite suddenly that she was in a ballroom full of Crows, many of whom were not in her House. "Yes, it seems dear Viago has been keeping you very closely to himself. You should know you've already made quite a name amongst the Crows. Even House Kortez has heard of the 'Rookie' that Viago has been supposedly grooming as his successor." 

Rookie tried to keep her face neutral as she realised he was fishing for information. "You must be mistaken," she demurred, "Viago is a Talon in his prime. He's not looking for a successor, and if he was, it most certainly would not be me." Her mind raced to change the subject. Viago had not yet prepared her for verbal politics. "H-House Kortez, you said. The, ah, shipping company. That's right, do you not own half the merchant fleets in Rialto Bay? They say the leader of House Kortez is a merchant prince." 

Emil smiled and inclined his head, before taking a deep sip of his wine. "You are well informed. It is a lucrative side business, I admit, and a useful asset for the Crows." 

"Oh?" Rookie feigned interest, "How so?"

His voice was smooth and pleasant. "Well, ownership of the fleets means we are always aware of demand and supply within Antiva. The flow of goods, and the flow of gold. We know when something is wanted, or needed, and what to do to get it." He tilted his head at her. "And we are always watching to see which way the tides will turn." 

Rookie wasn't sure what he meant by that but was too nervous to keep playing this game. She knew when she was out of her depth. She stammered out an excuse and extracted herself as gracefully as she could from the conversation without looking like she was fleeing. She felt calculating eyes on her exposed back, and wondered for the first time if she should have chosen a different dress. 

Though the former-Fledgelings had left the dressing room feeling confident and proud, Rookie was starting to feel like a child playing dress-up at the party. Crows were, at their core, hunters. And they were always hunting something. She realised that while she and the others were young revellers at this party, other Crows were prowling the dancefloor for information, for weaknesses, and for potential recruits. 

"He was interested in poaching you for his own House," another Crow informed her, as she swiped a glass of champagne from the nearest waiter. She turned to look at the man leering at her. His House crest was carved into a pin, which he had sitting proudly on the lapels of a very fine suit. Rookie recognised the crest now, from the dagger Viago had been gifted long ago. 

"And how would you know that, Dellamorte?" she asked, regaining some confidence as she sipped. This man was a lot younger, and she felt less afraid. She could deal better with a cocky young man than a seasoned player. 

He had a devastating smile. "Because Emil Kortez never speaks to anyone without a plan in mind. If he introduced himself to you, then you must have been important to him." 

"I see." The champagne really was making her feel better. "And how about you? Am I important enough to you to have your introduction?" 

She was answered with a flash of white teeth and hooded eyes. 

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[egolifontein]

Milo Kortez (@ _milo._o)

[crowinkwriting]

Mia "Spark" Kortez

(2nd biggest Teia simp and Viago's damn nightmare)

[iliketopgun]

Would any of my mutuals be interested in my Percy Jackson OC headcanons?

@wearespacedust @littlecoffeeadict @isitovrnow @weallknowimbetter @hollisxwrites @stargirlsturniololover @kraekat29

[valentineveils]

they need to reveal the antivan crow rook's last name STAT i wanna know what house theyre from ! ! ! ! ! !

[nightmarenoxx]

Ja zawsze będę myślał jak by to było gdybym wówczas, gdybym umiał, gdybym tylko.

[sen-nia]

I love Taco Hemingway so much you have no idea

Also Breaking Benjamin and Starset being in my top 5 is kinda wild

[mediawithpaydaymusic]

So since i got nothing much to show here, here's my homestuck fantroll! His name is Mertal Kortez, he's an mutant violet blood and a knight of blood respectfully. Most of his whole deal is that he tries to survive the meteor created by the original 12 trolls, wich just ends up in him locking himself in an solo session and by extension dooming his timeline by being alive in the first place. But he works his way around and scratches his own timeline multiple times in hopes that him being alive doesn't mean an instant game over. I dont have much else planned for him

[respectthefishuwu]

I don’t know which Alucard stan need to hear it but there is a Polish singer Kortez and let me tell you his songs are so Alucard coded especially “Zostań” (Stay) and “Nic tu po mnie” (No use for me here) literally his songs please check them out please

[heylavellan]

So, there's a line of banter between Lucanis and Emmrich where he mentions there are 'a few dozen. Only 5 I'd recommend.' so then I got interested in seeing which named Crow houses I could track down.

First, starting with named ones in the game:

House Dellamorte

House Cantori

House de Riva

House Gegar Mercantile

House de Acutis

House Velardo*

House Egrativi**

*Mentioned as the house that killed Lucanis' parents. Likely no longer exists.

**Created during the game based on Jacobus' training.

Then, looking at Tevinter Nights to find other houses.

House Nero

House Balazar

House Valisti

House Kortez*

House Arainai

House Gaspari*

*Dead, killed by the Dellamortes.

It's worth noting that after the events of Eight Little Talons, House Kortez is set to be eliminated for killing four of the Talons.

Lastly, there are a few people listed on the DA Wiki, but I'm not confident in the sourcing on some of them. Allegedly Nuncio's last name is Lanos, implying the existence of a House Lanos. There are also a few codices in Inquisition with writing attributed to an alleged Crow, Vierre Lazar. Lazar might be a house or this could be a fake name.

So, of these Houses listed when Lucanis says this line, there are 10, maybe 12 if you count Lazar and Lanos. Of the five he respects, I'd guess:

Dellamorte

de Acutis (took part in the mission detailed in the short story As We Fly and they actively work with Viago)

de Riva

Cantori

The fifth one stumped me, so on the sole basis that you can get their banner by completing A Slow Poison, I'd propose House Gegar Mercantile.

EDIT:

More notes.

House Arainai is referenced in VG. Missed that dialogue.

Chance Candide as a character in VG suggests that there is a House Candide.

House Borgiani is mentioned in the Vows and Vengeance podcast, ep 7.

Instead of House Gegar, House Borgiani might be the fifth reliable house.