#anika aeducan

[midmorninggrey]

Hello Grey!! How about 4, 23, and 24 for the OC asks?

Hey Ad! Thanks so much for the asks!

[OC Ask Game]

4. A character you rarely talk about?

My HoF, Anika Aeducan! It's honestly because DA:O crashes all the time on my laptop, so I haven't played for a long time. I've always found the dwarven lore in DA to be super compelling, and while I've seen a bunch of kickass Broscas, the Dwarven Noble origin will always be my favorite. It's such a fall from grace!

Anika is also the most "stoic" of my OCs, which makes her a bit of a challenge. Alistair can never tell if she's joking or not.

23. Introduce OC that has changed from your first idea concerning what the character would be like?

Answered here!

But I'll also say that Magaleth started as a Surana OC, and then I tried to make her a Lavellan. Loran started as a DA:I City Elf Companion OC, and then he was a Tabris for about a week. Now they are disasters together!

24. If you could meet one OC of yours, who would it be and why?

I don't want to meet any of them, honestly. They are all a little frightening (or, they're scary because I know what's inside of their heads?)

I think I'd meet Magaleth? She's a blood mage with limited morals, but I think she'd have some good advice.

[wyvernscales]

Woe, full names be upon ye

Mi'var "Brielle" Atheraniel Mahariel of Clan Lavellan Cian Ronan Hawke Feja Anika Aestyth Valda Angyalka Aeducan Eth'las "Elias" Atheranion Mahariel of Clan Sabrae Talani Brosca Elara Assanniel Sabrae of Clan Lavellan Ghilana Elariel Sabrae of Clan Lavellan

Lucia Mairyn Evandra Cousland Marguerites "Rita" Hèloïse Caron Adelaide Elspeth Hawke Hissera "Tessa" Adaar Adralla "Aria" Anne Trevelyan Marzia Mercar

Alaric Theodemir Amell Syl'vhenan Andras Kirta Deka Kader Nikolas Kay Hawke-Amell Rihannon "Rynn" Shea Cadash Lorelei Surana

[elle-enasalin]

My OC poster in anticipation of DA4~

[quaxorascal]

Shay nudged me toward filling out this meme for each of my Wardens and honestly I had been looking for reasons to do just that so Here We Go

Ilse:

B A S I C S

full name: Ilse Anika Valda Endrina Aeducan

gender: cis girl, intersex

sexuality: aroace

pronouns: she/her

O T H E R S

family: younger brother Bhelen, older brother Trian, mother Abha, father Endrin (all deceased); nephew Endrin; Rica and Naoka are definitely family in some way or another, even if unofficially

birthplace: Orzammar’s royal palace

job: Paragon Queen of Orzammar, Commander-in-Chief of Orzammar’s military, Deshyr of the Assembly of Orzammar, Captain of the Grey of Ferelden (honorary)

phobias: failure, marriage quite frankly

guilty pleasures: being able to sit down, sea salt dark chocolate

M O R A L S

morality alignment?: lawful neutral

sins - lust/greed/gluttony/sloth/pride/envy/wrath

virtues - chastity/charity/diligence/humility/kindness/patience/justice

T H I S - O R - T H A T

introvert/extrovert: surprisingly extroverted? Though it’s certainly handy when you’re a queen and have to be in contact with people through the majority of your day

organized/disorganized: organized!

close minded/open-minded: very very closed-minded at the beginning of the Blight, has been opening up more since

calm/anxious: calm but attentive

disagreeable/agreeable: she knows how to make herself agreeable, let’s put it that way lmao

cautious/reckless: she’s naturally cautious, though she’s prone to the occasional “fuck it” decision

patient/impatient: she’s a Pro at the long game

outspoken/reserved: verrrry reserved

leader/follower: a born and raised leader if there ever was one

empathetic/unemphatic: she’s honestly not the most empathetic person around but she does like being nice and giving people compliments (provided the people live up to her standards)

optimistic/pessimistic: honestly she’s more of a pragmatist than either of these

traditional/modern: traditionalll

hard-working/lazy: she’s a hard worker, exemplified by the fact that since the Blight began she’s more or less had to work for everything she has

R E L A T I O N S H I P S

otp: nah

ot3: nah

brotp: she and Naoka are the absolute best QPs, and she and Tess are wonderful friends

notp: nah

The other two are under the cut!

Idina:

B A S I C S

full name: Idina Mullein Surana

gender: cis girl

sexuality: quoiromantic lesbian

pronouns: she/her

O T H E R S

family: fathers Isador and Evan, two aunts and one uncle on Evan’s side (not in contact with); wife Theresa

birthplace: Sothmere, Ferelden

job: Constable of the Grey of Ferelden

phobias: imprisonment, failure

guilty pleasures: any sickeningly sweet food, sleeping in, kissing her wife over and over and over

M O R A L S

morality alignment?: neutral good?? yeah

sins - lust/greed/gluttony/sloth/pride/envy/wrath

virtues - chastity/charity/diligence/humility/kindness/patience/justice

T H I S - O R - T H A T

introvert/extrovert: definitely ambiverted, and the company of Certain People recharges her almost always

organized/disorganized:

close minded/open-minded: open-minded when she’s learning about new things, closed-minded when being told she’s wrong about something

calm/anxious: mostly calm until she thinks she’s done something wrong

disagreeable/agreeable: very agreeable! She loves people and being around them

cautious/reckless: on the reckless side usually

patient/impatient: she’s so very patient especially with her loved ones

outspoken/reserved: she tends to keep her opinions to herself unless she Knows you

leader/follower: she’s more of a leader than she believes!

empathetic/unemphatic: very empathetic

optimistic/pessimistic: she is Eternally an optimist

traditional/modern: modern I would say?? Shrug tbh

hard-working/lazy: I mean she’s a pretty passive person, but especially when she’s hyperfixated on something she works hard to achieve her goals, so I suppose hard-working?

R E L A T I O N S H I P S

otp: TessIdina of course ;0

ot3: Idina in the poly Wardens AU is just like “I’m happy with just one wife, the others can have their fun”, then she meets Celia and is like “Oh,”

brotp: she and Sutton in certain AUs snuck right up on me but I love them so much, also she and Naoka are So Good

notp: Idina/dudes I guess

Fyfa:

B A S I C S

full name: Fyfa Yrneha Sabrae Mahariel

gender: agender

sexuality: panro ace

pronouns: she/her/they/them

O T H E R S

family: father Theron (deceased), mother Yrneha (absent), adoptive mother Ashalle; wife Leliana, platonic husband Zevran

birthplace: somewhere in the southern Frostback Mountains, Ferelen

job: Lieutenant of the Grey of Ferelden

phobias: ghasts, abandonment

guilty pleasures: starting shit™, draping herself over her friends in affection

M O R A L S

morality alignment?: chaotic neutral

sins - lust/greed/gluttony/sloth/pride/envy/wrath

virtues - chastity/charity/diligence/humility/kindness/patience/justice

T H I S - O R - T H A T

introvert/extrovert: extroverted!!

organized/disorganized: her alignment is chaotic and so is her life

close minded/open-minded: more closed-minded I would say? Especially at the beginning of the Blight, but she definitely opens up

calm/anxious: calm content until given a reason to be anxious

disagreeable/agreeable: if she doesn’t want you to like her you won’t, if she does want you to like her there’s a good chance you might

cautious/reckless: 100% reckless and 0% apologetic

patient/impatient: Fyfa?? Wait for things?? Who do you think she is???

outspoken/reserved: she keeps her opinions loud and her feelings quiet

leader/follower: honestly she’s not a half bad leader but believes she wouldn’t be good at it so she’s happy to follow her friends’ lead

empathetic/unemphatic: she’s something of an empath and it is, in her opinion, a frequent pain in the ass

optimistic/pessimistic: shrug tbh?? It’s more that she tends to fixate on One possible end result and becomes intolerant of deviation

traditional/modern: definitely a traditionalist

hard-working/lazy: she’d like to be lazier than is required of her tbh, but she’ll see her given tasks through to the end

R E L A T I O N S H I P S

otp: Leli and Fyfa have had my heart for the past three or so years and honestly they always will

ot3: Leli/Fyfa/Zev Hell Yes

brotp: I honestly have so many??? Calen, Naoka, Tess, Ali, Zev

notp: if I Have to pick one it’s her and Ali, that’s her great big kid brother

[dragoncodex]

The Blights - A Letter from Paragon Aeducan to his Wife

Codex #161

My dear Anika,

I would not worry about the Assembly: Let the nobles sit together and argue over whose house owns the grandest thaig. It keeps them from panicking, which they would surely do otherwise, and prevents them from making a greater nuisance of themselves. War is the business of warriors.

I would say that the enemy's strategy seems to be changing, but they never appeared to have a strategy before, beyond destroying everything in their path. For weeks, their numbers appeared to be dwindling. There was talk that perhaps we were getting close to wiping them out. We could not have been more wrong. For today we came upon the body of their main force. I cannot give words to it, Anika. I have never before seen so much death in one place. There were darkspawn beyond counting, and at the heart of the throng a great beast, as tall as the palace of Orzammar, with breath of fire. A Paragon of darkspawn, perhaps, for they seemed to pay it deference.

They were leaving. Marching toward the mine shafts which lead to the surface. But I knew when I beheld them that once they have devoured what lies above us, they will be back.

--From The Letters of Paragon Aeducan.

[daughter-of-the-prophet]

The Blights - A letter from Paragon Aeducan to his wife

My dear Anika,

I would not worry about the Assembly: Let the nobles sit together and argue over whose house owns the grandest thaig. It keeps them from panicking, which they would surely do otherwise, and prevents them from making a greater nuisance of themselves. War is the business of warriors.

I would say that the enemy's strategy seems to be changing, but they never appeared to have a strategy before, beyond destroying everything in their path. For weeks, their numbers appeared to be dwindling. There was talk that perhaps we were getting close to wiping them out. We could not have been more wrong. For today we came upon the body of their main force. I cannot give words to it, Anika. I have never before seen so much death in one place. There were darkspawn beyond counting, and at the heart of the throng a great beast, as tall as the palace of Orzammar, with breath of fire. A Paragon of darkspawn, perhaps, for they seemed to pay it deference.

They were leaving. Marching toward the mine shafts which lead to the surface. But I knew when I beheld them that once they have devoured what lies above us, they will be back.

--From The Letters of Paragon Aeducan.

[wyvernscales]

Worldstate: The Maker’s (un)Chosen

This is my canon worldstate. There is little that binds this worldstate together other than characters coming from underprivileged backgrounds and saving the world.

Basic Overview Symbols

Dragon Age Origins:

Cerberus

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What is Cerberus?

Why “Cerberus?”

Family dinner with the Theirin-Mac Tirs

Archmage of Cerberus: Warden-Commander Eth’las “Elias” Atheranion Mahariel of Clan Sabrae

Class: Mage | Arcane Warrior/Spirit Healer/Keeper Favorite Weapon: Sylvan’s Mercy/Spell Weaver Orientation: bisexual, cis man isfj: the defender Alignment: Neutral Good Romance: n/a Birth Year: 9:10 (Blight 20, Mage Rebellion 27, Inquisition 30, Veilguard 42) Title(s): Cerberus, Arl of Amaranthine (former), Commander of the Grey (former), Archmage, Veteran of the Fifth Blight

Short bio

Behind the name

Vallaslin

Codex entry

Brielle’s message

Letter from Elias to Brielle

Commander of Cerberus: Paragon Feja Anika Astyth Valda Angyalka Aeducan

Class: SnS Warrior Champion/Berserker Favorite Weapon: Orientation: lesbian, cis woman entj: the commander Alignment: Neutral Evil Romance: Anora Mac Tir Birth Year: 9:05 (Blight 25, Mage Rebellion 32, Inquisition 35, Veilguard 47)

Codex entry

Hair and hair routine

Shadow of Cerberus: Paragon Talani Brosca

Class: 2H Rogue | Assassin/Legionnaire Scout/Shadow Favorite Weapon: Dead Thaig Shanker and The Rose’s Thorn Orientation: pansexual, genderqueer (she/they) istj: the logistician Alignment: Chaotic Neutral Romance: Zevran + Sigrun Birth Year: 9:03 (Blight 27, Mage Rebellion 34, Inquisition 37, Veilguard 49) Titles(s): Cerberus, Paragon, Darkwolf, Veteran of the Fifth Blight, Warden, Champion of the Proving, Slayer of Urthemiel

Codex Entry

Brosca Follows

Naming the Mabari

Talani and Feja

Recruitment

Leaving Orzammar

Return to Orzammar

Learning to read

The Mabari

Family/social setting pre-origin

On becoming Paragon

Dragon Age 2:

Champion Cian Ronan Hawke

Class: 2H Rogue | Shadow/Assassin Favorite Weapon: Orientation: gay cis man infp: the idealist Alignment: Lawful Good Romance: Anders Personality: Diplomatic Birth Year:9:06 (Blight 24, Mage Rebellion 31, Inquisition 34, Veilguard 46)

Fate in Here Lies the Abyss

Rogue Hawke and Loghain

Biggest Strength/Weakness

Dragon Age Inquisition:

Inquisitor Mi’Var “Brielle” Atheraniel Mahariel of Clan Lavellan

2H warrior | specialization: Champion Favorite Weapon: Chromatic Greatsword Orientation: Lesbian, genderqueer (she/they) esfp: the entertainer Alignment: Chaotic Good Romance: Sera Birth Year: 9:18 (Blight 12, Mage Rebellion 19, Inquisition 22, Veilguard 34)

Canon choices

On her name

Faceclaim

Vallaslin

What does she like most about herself?

Opinions on the Circle, the Wardens and sexuality

30 Day Challenge

The nightmare’s taunts

Brielle’s message

Letter from Elias to Brielle

Advisor Elara Assanniel Sabrae of Clan Lavellan

Follower of the Vir Atish'an Favorite Weapon: n/a Orientation: Bisexual, cis woman intp: the logician Alignment: True Neutral Romance: Solas Birth Year: 9:07 (Blight 23, Mage Rebellion 30, Inquisition 33, Veilguard 45)

Short Bio

Behind the name

Her Daughter is Watching

Vallaslin

Faceclaim

What’s on her chatelaine

Elara and Merrill

Dragon Age The Veilguard

Ghilana “Rook” Elariel “Aldwir" Sabrae of Clan Lavellan

Archer Rogue | specialization: Veil Ranger Background: Elf + Veil Jumper Favorite Weapon: Orientation: myers brigg Alignment: Romance: Davrin Birth Year: 9:28 (Blight 02, Mage Rebellion 09, Inquisition 12, Veilguard 24)

Musings on 9:52 Dragon

Considering making her a rook

Dietrich “Bishop” Ingellvar

Mage | specialization: Death Caller Background: Elf + Mourn Watch Favorite Weapon: Orientation: myers brigg: Alignment: Romance: Emmrich Birth Year:

On his name

Q “Cavallo” de Riva

Rogue | specialization: Saboteur Background: Qunari + Antivan Crow Favorite Weapon: Orientation: myers brigg: Alignment: Romance: Illario Birth Year:

Background

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[wyvernscales]

Worldstate: The Maker’s (un)Chosen

This is my canon worldstate. There is little that binds this worldstate together other than characters coming from underprivileged backgrounds and saving the world.

Basic Overview Symbols

Cerberus:

Cerberus codex tag

What is Cerberus?

Why “Cerberus?”

Family dinner with the Theirin-Mac Tirs

Archmage of Cerberus: Warden-Commander Elias

Class: Mage | Arcane Warrior/Spirit Healer/Keeper Favorite Weapon: Sylvan’s Mercy/Spell Weaver Orientation: bisexual, cis man isfj: the defender Alignment: Neutral Good Romance: n/a Birth Year: 9:10 (Blight 20, Mage Rebellion 27, Inquisition 30) Title(s): Cerberus, Arl of Amaranthine (former), Commander of the Grey (former), Archmage, Veteran of the Fifth Blight

Short bio

Behind the name

Vallaslin

Codex entry

Brielle’s message

Letter from Elias to Brielle

Commander of Cerberus: Paragon Feja Anika Astyth Valda Angyalka Aeducan

Class: SnS Warrior Champion/Berserker Favorite Weapon: Orientation: lesbian, cis woman entj: the commander Alignment: Neutral Evil Romance: Anora Mac Tir Birth Year: 9:05 (Blight 25, Mage Rebellion 32, Inquisition 35) Title(s): Cerberus, Paragon, Commander of Orzammar, Veteran of the Fifth Blight, Champion of Redcliffe, Warden

Codex entry

Hair and hair routine

Shadow of Cerberus: Paragon Talani Brosca

Class: 2H Rogue | Assassin/Legionnaire Scout/Shadow Favorite Weapon: Dead Thaig Shanker and The Rose’s Thorn Orientation: pansexual, genderqueer (she/they) istj: the logistician Alignment: Chaotic Neutral Romance: Zevran + Sigrun Birth Year: 9:03 (Blight 27, Mage Rebellion 34, Inquisition 37) Titles(s): Cerberus, Paragon, Darkwolf, Veteran of the Fifth Blight, Warden, Champion of the Proving, Slayer of Urthemiel

Codex Entry

Brosca Follows

Naming the Mabari

Talani and Feja

Recruitment

Leaving Orzammar

Return to Orzammar

Learning to read

The Mabari

Family/social setting pre-origin

On becoming Paragon

Hawke:

Champion Cian Ronan Hawke

Class: 2H Rogue | Shadow/Assassin Favorite Weapon: Orientation: gay cis man infp: the idealist Alignment: Lawful Good Romance: Anders Personality: Diplomatic Birth Year:9:06 (Blight 24, Mage Rebellion 31, Inquisition 34)

Fate in Here Lies the Abyss

Rogue Hawke and Loghain

Biggest Strength/Weakness

Inquisition:

Inquisitor Mi’Var “Brielle” Atheraniel Mahariel of Clan Lavellan

2H warrior | specialization: Champion Favorite Weapon: Chromatic Greatsword Orientation: Lesbian, genderqueer (she/they) esfp: the entertainer Alignment: Chaotic Good Romance: Sera Birth Year: 9:18 (Blight 12, Mage Rebellion 19, Inquisition 22)

Canon choices

On her name

Faceclaim

Vallaslin

What does she like most about herself?

Opinions on the Circle, the Wardens and sexuality

30 Day Challenge

The nightmare’s taunts

Brielle’s message

Letter from Elias to Brielle

Advisor Elara Assanniel Sabrae of Clan Lavellan

Follower of the Vir Atish'an Favorite Weapon: n/a Orientation: Bisexual, cis woman intp: the logician Alignment: True Neutral Romance: Solas Birth Year: 9:07 (Blight 23, Mage Rebellion 30, Inquisition 33)

Short Bio

Behind the name

Her Daughter is Watching

Vallaslin

Faceclaim

What’s on her chatelaine

Elara and Merrill

Ghilana Elariel Sabrae of Clan Lavellan

Musings on 9:52 Dragon

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