#Valrun Ingellvar

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I think it's fun that different characters give a different time period for how long Rook was in the Fade Prison. Both because everyone's perception of time is different (and gets weird when you add grief to the mix) and because it means we can headcanon how long it took each specific Rook to get out of there based on how well we think they'd have managed their regrets

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How am I supposed to focus on anything in this playthrough when I have accidentally created the prettiest elf to ever live they are supposed to be my super thorough exploration and lore playthrough but all I can focus on is their stupid pretty face

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has anyone asked 4 for the rook+companions game yet? any and all rooks u have! i'm super curious

I have 4 for Asha and Cassia here, so I'll answer this for Lyric and Valrun! Thank you for the ask! ♥

Rook & Companion Asks

4. Does your Rook like the walks in Arlathan with Davrin?

Lyric's first thought when Davrin invites her is that he's almost definitely brought her out to the middle of nowhere with no witnesses to kill her and feed her body to Assan. Obviously he doesn't do that, so that's nice. I think Lyric has very little interest in nature, and she's never been a fan of being alone with her thoughts. But she comes to enjoy the escape the more she trusts Davrin (which doesn't happen for a loooooong time). All the world's a stage, it's nice not to have (as much of) an audience every once in a while.

Valrun loves their little forest walks. Arlathan is so full of life! Especially with Assan running around, and Davrin smiling at them. They love the Necropolis, don't get them wrong, but Arlathan is warm and bright in a way that they find just as comforting as the memorial gardens from their home.

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1, 6 and 14 for the small Rook questions? 👀

Thank you for the ask! ♥♥♥

Rook & Companion Asks

1. What type of plant would Harding gift your Rook?

I did this for Cassia and Asha here, so I'll do this one for Lyric de Riva!

Lyric has never had any interest in plants. You either have to garden, which is just manual labour no one is paying her for, or you get cut flowers in a vase that you get to watch slowly wither away. Neither option appeals to her.

One day she makes a comment to Harding about how her room is the only one that isn't getting magically redecorated over time. (Which is totally fine, it's absolutely fine that the realm of magic has decided she's basically a non-entity, she's totally and completely fine about the fact that the Fade can't find anything in her worth reflecting, it's fine.) She must've sounded more bitter about it than she meant to, because the next time she comes back there are vines climbing on the furniture and walls.

When she questions Harding, she assures Lyric that the plants don't need much care on her part; ivy is pretty much unkillable. Lyric plays out her smiles and teases and thanks, and then walks back to her room in a daze and stares at the plants in silence until it's time to leave again.

6. Does your Rook share Neve's love of fried fish?

I hate to repeat myself with Cassia but she would literally chew rocks if it meant she got to hang out with Neve. (She does actually like the fish, though.)

Asha isn't sure if there's something magical in Hal's fish that makes it taste so much better than the stuff they have back in Antiva, or if it's just that seeing Neve smile is brightening all her senses.

Lyric is not a fan of fish. She tries to play it off like she's being generous. Oh, she couldn't possibly let Neve pay for her! She's their leader after all. She'll just eat at the Lighthouse when they get back, don't worry about her, please! (Neve absolutely sees through her.)

Valrun will try anything once. They don't have strong feelings on the fish itself either way, but they're happy Neve is sharing something she likes with them.

14. What kind of tea would Emmrich make for your Rook?

Cassia would get chamomile tea, with a bit of lemon.

Asha would like licorice tea, the kind that has a nice natural sweetness, and doesn't have the bitterness she usually dislikes in tea.

Lyric would like anything bright and fruity.

Valrun will just have a cup of whatever Emmrich is drinking at the time. But if it's their choice, they prefer something with simple flavours, ideally something bitter and full of caffeine.

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For the Rook & Companions Asks: 2 & 15, any and all rooks you want to answer for :D

I am going to eagerly take this opportunity to talk about my newer, less developed (but no less loved) Rooks, Lyric and Valrun! Thank you ♥

Rook & Companion Questions

2. Do they like Harding's cooking?

Lyric de Riva does not. Lyric de Riva is, however, quite good at sleight of hand. Did she enjoy the food? Well, it's all gone from her plate now, isn't it? That has to mean something! (She genuinely thinks she has to lie about this and believes that if she didn't, Harding would stop liking her and also everyone would stop following her because what kind of selfish, awful hero can't even appreciate when a friend cooks for her?)

She confesses to the lie years later, at Harding's grave. She knows now that Harding would forgive her.

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Valrun Ingellvar does actually enjoy it! Her food is simple and comforting. It's... homey? In a way that makes them think about what it would've been like to be raised in a normal house and family like Harding had. Not to mention that they really appreciate that Harding was thoughtful enough to adjust her recipes for them and Emmrich. That alone makes their yam and jam slam taste all the better.

They are, however, determined to find a way to fix it, to help everyone else enjoy her cooking too. They try to explain what they like about it, but Lucanis and Bellara just stare at them and shake their heads. They try to slip in extra ingredients, or new toppings, but they're not exactly an expert in the kitchen themselves. They try to recruit Lucanis to help but he tells them it's a lost cause. They're going to find a way though, someday. There's no such thing as a lost cause.

15. Bonus: What is one thing a companion does to cheer up your Rook if they're feeling down?

Lyric, as her name may suggest, enjoys music. Whenever she's upset, she finds herself in the Lighthouse's music room at the piano. It's one of these times, when she's sitting and tapping away at random melodies, that Spite wanders in. Her first thought is "oh shit" because Lyric de Riva knows about as much about magic as your average Thedosian. She's not sure if she should call for a mage, or aim for the heart, or play dead.

But Spite just asks her about the sounds. The music? She asks if he likes it. She runs through a couple different tunes and asks which ones he likes best. She sings every song she can think of that has the word 'spite' in the lyrics. Spite's not sure he fully understands this music thing, but he understands that Lyric is smiling and laughing now. The next time she's upset, Spite tries to get Lucanis to make her play a song.

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Valrun has a tendency to withdraw when they're upset. They usually find somewhere high up they can climb to and sit by themselves, so no one can find them. (Does it help? No. But do they feel better when they come back down? Also no.)

Davrin catches on and starts sending Assan after them. Assan nuzzles and nips at them until they give in and agree to follow him back to Davrin. He tells them if they're going to sulk, they should at least sulk somewhere comfortable. They sit down in the chair by Davrin's desk and he works on his wood carvings. Valrun doesn't say anything, and neither does Davrin. They just watch him, curled up with Assan by their feet. (It helps.)