#champion: liam hawke

[dragonageheap]

Hi! For the Warden, Hawke and Inky :)

Drakestone - What are your OC’s feelings on Dragons?

Warden (Faolan Surana): Could take or leave them, no strong opinions either way, though they're a bastard to fight (though he is a little jealous of Flemeth's ability to shapeshift into one)

Hawke (LiamHawke): Loves them, maybe a little too much. He's thought they were cool since a young age and still does to this day. Swears that next time he sees Flemeth he's going to make her teach him how to become a dragon

Inquisitor (Dhaviha Lavellan): Honestly a little awestruck by them. They're majestic beings and she feels a little bad about killing them sometimes. As a young child in her clan she loved hearing stories that involved dragons and holds a deep respect for them

[beardedmrbean]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Even as she promoted her efforts to boost clean energy, Vice President Kamala Harris said in Tuesday's debate that the Biden-Harris administration has overseen “the largest increase in domestic oil production in history because of an approach that recognizes that we cannot over rely on foreign oil.″

The comment by Harris, a longtime climate hawk who backed the original Green New Deal, surprised supporters and opponents alike — and conflicted with frequent boasts by Harris and President Joe Biden that they are champions in the fight to slow global warming.

After former President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Agreement on climate change, the Biden-Harris administration reentered the global pact aimed at reducing emissions. The administration also set a target to slash U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and moved to accelerate renewable energy projects and shift away from fossil fuels.

Liam Donovan, a Republican strategist, said it was notable that at a debate in energy-rich Pennsylvania, Harris chose to “brag about something that President Biden has barely acknowledged — that domestic fossil fuel production under the Biden administration is at an all-time high.″ Crude production averaged 12.9 million barrels a day last year, eclipsing a previous record set in 2019 under Trump, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

The statement was “another sign of Harris’ sprint to the middle″ on energy policy and other issues, said Donovan, who works with energy industry clients at the Bracewell law and lobbying firm.

Harris went one step further, rebranding the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act — the administration's signature climate law — as a boon to fracking and other drilling, thanks to lease-sale requirements inserted into the bill by independent West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a key swing vote in the Senate and a strong supporter of the fossil fuel industry.

Harris's comments disappointed some in the environmental community.

“Harris missed a critical opportunity to lay out a stark contrast with Trump and show young voters that she will stand up to Big Oil and stop the climate crisis,'' said Stevie O’Hanlon, a spokesperson for the Sunrise Movement, one of the groups behind the Green New Deal.

“Harris spent more time promoting fracking than laying out a bold vision for a clean energy future,'' O'Hanlon said. “Young voters want more from Harris'' on climate change, she added. “We want to see a real plan that meets the scale and urgency of this crisis.''

Her group is working to turn out young voters, “but we hear people asking every day, ‘What are Democrats going to do for us?’” O'Hanlon said. “To win, Harris needs to show young people she will fight for us.”

Other environmental groups were less critical, citing the looming threat to climate action posed by Trump, who rolled back more than 100 environmental protections during his term as president.

“There is only one presidential candidate who is a champion for climate action and that is Kamala Harris,'' said Alex Glass, speaking for Climate Power, a liberal advocacy group. Harris "laid out a clear vision to invest in clean energy jobs and lower costs for working families,'' Glass said.

By comparison, she said, Trump "will do the bidding of his Big Oil donors.''

Glass cited the conservative Project 2025, written by Trump allies, saying it will put millions of clean-energy jobs at risk and let oil companies "profiteer and pollute.'' Trump has denied a direct connection to Project 2025 but has endorsed some of its key ideas.

Mike Sommers, president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, the oil and gas industry's top lobbying group, said Harris' comment in support of fracking reflected political reality in the closely contested election. “You have to be for fracking to be elected president in 2024,'' he said. “That's good news for our industry and great news for American consumers.''

Asked why he was so confident about the need to support fracking, Sommers offered a one-word answer: “Pennsylvania.”

Not only is it a key swing state in the election, Pennsylvania also “is the beating heart of the natural gas industry in this country,” Sommers said, second only to Texas in total production.

"You don't win Pennsylvania without supporting fracking, and you don't win the presidency without Pennsylvania,'' Sommers said.

In the debate, Trump disputed Harris's claim that she will not try to ban fracking, but Sommers said he takes Harris at her word and welcomes her support for fracking and oil drilling more generally.

Asked if he was concerned about Harris' past actions suing oil companies, Sommers said no. The oil and gas industry supports 11 million jobs, he said, and the price of gasoline “is determined by economics — supply and demand. There is no man behind the curtain” rigging prices.

As California attorney general, Harris “won tens of millions in settlements against Big Oil and held polluters accountable,'' her campaign says. Her platform includes a promise to ”hold polluters accountable to secure clean air and water for all.''

Trump, meanwhile, has vowed to rescind unspent funds from the climate law and other programs, and said he will target offshore wind projects. He said Harris would move to restrict onshore oil and gas production if elected.

“They’ll go back to destroying our country, and oil will be dead, fossil fuel will be dead,” Trump said.

A president’s power to restrict fracking, even on federal lands, is limited, and barring the practice on private land would require an act of Congress.

[bearterritory]

#4 Bears Win Minnesota Invitational

Cal Takes Four Events On Final Day of December Event

MINNEAPOLIS – The No. 4 California men's swimming & diving team finished the Minnesota Invitational in style, winning four of the five events on Saturday at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center. The Golden Bears swept the 100 freestyle and 200 butterfly and had the top two finishes in the 400-yard free relay.   Cal was the team champion with a score of 2,360 points. Arizona finished second with a score of 1,455 and was followed by host Minnesota with a score of 1345.5. The Bears received individual wins from Destin Lasco, Jack Alexy, and Dare Rose -  with all three recording NCAA A qualifying times in their respective events.   Saturday's finals began with the timed final in the 1,650 free. The Bears placed two in the top five, with Jack Meehan finishing third with a time of 15:11.92. Tyler Kopp finished with a time of 15:13.90. Both were good enough for NCAA B-cut times.   Lasco and Keaton Jones went one and two in the 200 backstroke. Lasco, the defending national champion in the event, finished with a time of 1:38.34 - an NCAA A-cut time and the second-fastest mark in the NCAA this year. Jones set a new career-best with a time of 1:40.23, an NCAA B provisional time. Ziyad Saleem took fourth with a time of 1:41.69, followed by Colby Mefford who finished with a time of 1:41.96. Kai Crews finished seventh with a time of 1:43.09. All three times were good enough for NCAA B provisional times.   The 100 free was dominated by Cal. The Bears captured the top four spots, along with sixth and eighth places. Alexy finished with the fourth-fastest time in the country this year, touching the wall with a time of 41.41, an NCAA A-cut time. Bjorn Seeliger and Matthew Jensen finished second and third with NCAA B-cut times of 42.31 and 42.80, respectively. Robin Hanson took fourth with a time of 42.97 – narrowly missing an NCAA B-cut time. Dylan Hawk took sixth (43.37) followed by Roman Jones in eighth (43.53).   Jacob Soderlund and Liam Bell recorded NCAA B-cut times in the 200 breaststroke. Soderlund finished second with a time of 1:55.96, less than two-tenths of a second behind winner Max Matteazzi of Pitt. Bell finished in fourth with a time of 1:56.33. Hank Rivers placed eighth with a time of 1:59.49.   In the final individual event of the meet, Cal once again took the top three spots. Rose dropped 5.50 seconds from his prelims time to finish first with a time of 1:39.76. It is the third fastest time in the nation turned in this year and an NCAA A-cut time. Gabriel Jett finished well under his prelim swim with a time of 1:41.33. Aaron Shackell finished third with a personal-best time of 1:43.40, an NCAA B-cut time.   In the final event of the meet, the 400 free relay, Cal once again had the top two times. The Bears' A lineup of Alexy, Jensen, Jett, and Hawk finished with a time of 2:48.55 – the sixth fastest time in the country this season. Cal's B lineup of Seeliger, Lasco, Hanson, and Bell finished with a time of 2:48.88 which would be the ninth fastest time this season.   In the platform diving championships, freshman Geoffry Vavitsas finished second in the finals with a score of 341.20. Conrad Eck captured third with a score of 307.90, a zone-qualifying mark.   The Bears return to action in 2024 with back-to-back dual meets against Pac-12 foes Arizona and Arizona State on Jan. 19 and 20th at Spieker Aquatics Complex.  

[revvethasmythh]

3, 10, and 18?

3. opinion on blood magic?

Warden: Probably the most overtly negative opinion. Between the Circle, Jowan, and the Tevinter mages she was like "well blood mages are clearly either violently awful or complete idiots, perhaps this is something that shouldn't be meddled with." She is, however, a pragmatist at heart. If blood magic was useful means to achieve an end goal without crossing too many ethical barriers, she'd probably make an exception

Hawke: (Liam as Orym voice) "I'm just a fighter, I don't know know how magic works" but also "if blood mages could stop fucking with ME specifically, that would be nice." Trusts Merrill with it, though, because Merrill is nice. rarely considers the topic more deeply than that for reasons of "i stab people with knives, i don't know anything about magic, I don't feel particularly qualified to have a strong opinion here"

Inquisitor: Completely neutral. Genuinely no strong opinion on it.

10. are they good horse riders?

Warden: She's incredibly disciplined and loves animals so YEAH, I think she'd be a great rider. Like, this is a woman who sits so straight in her chair it's actively weird. She'd have fantastic form and all the horses would love her. She'd medal in dressage at the Olympics

Hawke: NO. Genuinely terrible at it, and in fact, she is actively afraid of horses. This is something I have thought about extensively lmao, she does NOT fuck with horses

Inquisitor: Not as bad as Hawke, but is so so awkward on horseback. She has real indoor kid energy, like that is not a woman you should put on a horse, but theoretically she could do it. just. not very gracefully

18. do they have any irrational fears?

Warden: She probably has about 1000 existential fears and exactly 0 irrational ones. She doesn't have time for irrational fears, she's always got too much going on.

Hawke: Horses, as previously mentioned. Can't explain it but to me personally (person who has been riding horses all her life) being afraid of them feels goofy, even though it's perfectly valid, and there is something so funny to me about it being like "You're the Champion of Kirkwall! You killed the Arishok in single combat! You were a major force behind the mage rebellion! You're so larger than life!" meanwhile Hawke would literally rather die than ever get on a horse, like that is so funny to me

Inquisitor: Fear of heights. I'm sorry to her for the number of times i made her jump off a cliff because i was far too impatient to find the actual path down. perhaps this is why she's afraid of heights, actually

ask me about my canon DA world state!

[catebees]

OC masterpost below

Baldur's Gate 3

Brân Fraith (he/him) - half drow, College of lore bard. History teacher :)

Xanthi (they/them) - halfling storm sorcerer Durge??, still very underdeveloped

Dragon Age

Verena Dora Lyudmila Aeducan (she/her) - main worldstate HoF

Rozerin Tabris (she/her) - alternate HoF where Alistair is happy and in love because he deserves it

Marian Hawke (she/they) - one and only Hawke for most worldstates

Eelis Lavellan (he/him) - main inquisitor whom I love like a son

Winifred Trevelyan (she/her) - non-inky Trevelyan from Eelis's worldstate

(worldstate info and non-da ocs under the cut)

Verena Aeducan (She/her) demisexual, born 9:01 Dragon

Noble Dwarf Rogue, Duelist + Legionnare specialization

Supported the mages

Persuaded Isolde to kill Connor

Retrieved the Ashes

Stopped the curse and let Zathrian die :)

Destroyed the anvil + Supported Bhelen (after messing with him for a bit)

Alistair and Anora rule

No ritual, Loghain dead

Saved Amaranthine + the Keep didn't fall

Married Zevran

Adopted a bunch of young Crow recruits

IF CURE FOR BLIGHT WASN'T FOUND: she refuses to leave on her Calling and stays with Zevran and the kids for as long as she can, Morrigan made her a little poison morsel for when she turns ghouly

Rozerin Tabris (she/her) trans, born 9:06 Dragon

City Elf Warrior, Champion + Guardian specialization

Anora Rules, Alistair stays with the Wardens

She and Alistair call each other spouses but they never had a ceremony (for obvious trauma-related reasons)

Marian Hawke (she/they) genderfluid, aroace, born 9:07 Dragon

Human Warrior, Berserker specialization

Mostly blue personality

Friends with everyone <3 ('cept Aveline )

Bethany is in the circle

Dueled the Arishok

Sided with the mages

Pretended to kill Anders ;) (a new choice that I made up)

Escaped to Ferelden with Beth, Fenris and Peach the mabari

Found a little house outside of South Reach to lay low in

Opened a little school for farmer children to learn to read and count after Inquisition. Rarely goes back to Kirkwall, but Varric opened a similar institute in her name in Lowtown

After Peach they get a new mabari named Plum

Eelis Lavellan (he/him), born 9:14 Dragon

Dalish archer Rogue, Assassin specialization

Allied with mages

Briala rules through Gaspard???? (I literally don't know)

Pardoned the Wardens + Stroud left in the Fade

Drank from the Well

Married Dorian

Softened Leliana became Divine

Disbanded the Inquisition

Total grudge against Solas >:C

Eventually moved to Tevinter

Family: Hilja (she/her) younger sibling, Maarit (she/her) mother, Amavel "Veli" (he/him) best friend + Aquila Racina (she/her) Dorian's apprentice who's basically their child

Winifred Trevelyan (she/her) queer, born 8:97 Dragon

Human Mage, resident Glyph expert

Sent to the Ostwick circle at 13 after hiding her magic for several years

Had a child while in the circle in 9:18, who was brought up by her brother

Joined the Inquisition with the Redcliffe mages

In a relationship with Blackwall

Family: parents Lady Beatrice and Lord Tristan, uncle Knight Commander Urien, son Aderyn, and brothers Aidan with daughters Philippa and Joan, and Liam with son Lucas

The Arcana

Arianne Eliades (she/her) - Julian's wife, check @selfsacrificingfools for my Arcana backlog

Original stuff:

Gabriel Sharp and Thomas Adair, my queer Edwardian morticians <3

Agata Morgenstern (she/her) and Julia Philippe de Fervidor (they/them), both characters from a dating sim that lives in my head

Drawn To The Flames, an urban fantasy story starring: Adelaide Petran-Fouque (she/they), Nina Otxoa (she/her), Bram (they/them), Cat Andersen (he/him also, little/babby), Gabi Petran-Fouque (he/him), Hamlet Towers (he/him), Vasilisa (she/her)

Mare Scarlett (she/he/they) human ranger, DnD character I never used

I have a billion more but they're mostly retired I'm afraid

[maudus1]

Day 2: Dreamer

Read it on Ao3

        Only in Dreams

It is home, but not home.

         Hawke knows this as all mages do, awareness pressing close and firm like the heaviness of water though his body feels pliant, weightless, and buoyant as it’d be floating upon the waves. The colors are always just a bit off, the gleam of sun and candlelight a touch too brilliant, sound distorted and muffled by a quiet, constant susurrus, the air devoid of scent. Here he navigates across the timeless and eternal depths of his memories, replicas of the waking world, with practiced ease. Seeks comfort in nostalgia and familiarity.

         Carver sits at the kitchen table as he usually does in this particular dream - one of Garrett’s favorites. Though Carver has not been “little” a day in his life, he grins, because he was taller than his little brother then, broad like the father they both took after, and could still carry the boy on his shoulders on their trips to Lothering’s market. And Bethany, sweet Bethany, beside him, so fragile yet strong in her way, all beautiful mirth, and captivating smiles.

         How I miss her.

         The curve at the corners of his lips droops, the light in the house dimming with a brief flicker before he can tame the emotion, reel it back. Because they aren’t here, not really. Mere spirits, friendly ones kind enough to indulge the fantasies he only allows himself in the Fade. Out there… out there they pain him too greatly. He pushes them aside with drink, with women and men. Hedonism is an easy escape, blissful yet temporary just as life is, thus he never hesitates to dive headlong into carnality there.

         In this precious place, however, it’s the softer things that soothe him. Sometimes it’s the days before the Blight, others it’s the Hanged Man and games of Wicked Grace and Varric spinning tales, and still others it’s that night with Fenris which feels both too close and so far gone. Beneath the sarcasm and arrogance he carries like a shield lies a tender heart, one that’s been broken more times than he can count, and only in dreams does he expose that buried, forgotten part of himself.

         It’s for the best.

         Too much rides on his strength, on his morale. He has borne many titles in his life, a life that feels exhaustingly long and simultaneously short enough for him to acknowledge the vastness of experience and accomplishment ahead. Thief and scoundrel, notorious philanderer, noble, fearsome and powerful mage, savior and defender of innocents, lover, friend, heir, and first and foremost, brother.

         He is Garrett Liam Hawke, firstborn son of Malcolm Hawke and Leandra Amell, Champion of Kirkwall.

         Tonight, he sleeps, basking in the luxury of calm and joy the childhood he never truly had brings. Watches his siblings bicker, banter, tease and laugh with no worries, no burdens upon their shoulders but the daily chores of maintaining their tiny, peaceful corner of Ferelden farmland.

         Tomorrow, he wakes to a mansion near empty as his heart.

[chaotic-good-hawke]

My OCs Masterpost - Grey Warden Edition

Here is a brief introduction to my Grey Wardens. 

Name: Ciembe Mahariel

Worldstate: Worldstate 1 (and Multi-warden AU)

Age: 19 at start of DAO (born 9:11 Dragon)

Species/Race: dalish elf

Class/Specialization: Rogue/Assassin/Duelist/Shadow

Height: 5’3

Gender/sexuality: woman/bi

Romance: Zevran Arainai

Characteristics/personality: sarcastic, dark humor, strong-willed, flirtatious, bold in words, cautious in actions, protective, questioning, says what she means, anger rises quickly

Hair: straight, long black hair that is kept back from her face, often in a braid

Eyes: golden eyes

Distinguishing features: Ghilan’nain vallaslin, various small scars

Hobbies: talking to people, exploring, hunting, keeping her friends out of trouble, playing card games, leatherworking

Brief Background: Raised in clan Sabrae alongside Tamlen and later Merrill. Ashalle was like a mother to her. Before the mirror incident, she never imagined leaving the clan. After joining the wardens, she can’t imagine going back.

Family: Ashalle; her clan; the wardens; her kids are Carmen, Wren, and Mateo.  

Random Notes: Mabari is named Bear; primary love language is physical touch; planned to be bonded to Tamlen; cheats openly at cards when she is among friends, is never seen cheating when among strangers

Name: Catheryne “Eryne” Haelia Cousland

Worldstate: Worldstate 2 (and Multi-warden AU)

Age: 21 at the start of DAO (born in 9:09 Dragon)

Species/Race: human noble

Class/Specialization: Rogue/Assassin/Bard/Shadow

Height: 5’8

Gender/sexuality: woman/straight

Romance: Alistair Theirin

Characteristics/personality: reserved, diplomatic, loyal, guilt-ridden, cold fury, ruthless, educated, charming, curious about other cultures, slow to trust, but deeply loving

Hair: Long curly black hair that she keeps in a functional bun

Eyes: brown

Distinguishing features: burn scar on her left forearm from the attack on Highever

Hobbies: spending time with family, sailing, archery, traveling, metalworking

Brief Background: A bit wild as a child, her mother and father guided her to use her energy for practical things: like sailing, archery, people politics. She was extremely close to her family, wanting to visit Antiva with her sister-in-law. Duncan had to pull her away from her parents, her deep sense of duty tearing her between obeying and protecting her family. It took her years to regain the same vibrancy she had before she lost her family, at that was due mostly to Alistair, their children, and her friends.

Family: Parents Bryce and Eleanor Cousland, Brother Fergus, sister-in-law Oriana and nephew Oren. Children twins Duncan Bryce and Rose Eleanor Theirin.

Random Notes: loves the sea and sailing; mabari named Galahad; a Ferelden lady – lead from the frontlines and work with your hands; when she is nervous or stressed, she pets her mabari, one of her few tells

Name: Damita Mavis Surana

Worldstate: Worldstate 3 (and Multi-warden AU)

Age: 18 at the start of DAO (born in 9:12 Dragon)

Species/Race: elf

Class/Specialization: mage/spirit healer/shifter/blood mage

Height: 5’2

Gender/sexuality: woman/bi/demi

Romance: Leliana

Characteristics/personality: reserved, inquisitive, clever, organized, shy, caring, often passive; forgiving to a point, her awkwardness is endearing; precise, a kind sweet soul, accepting of her friends

Hair: Long dark brown hair that she braids intricately and bangs (she lets them grow out over the course of the Blight)

Eyes: Purple

Distinguishing features: Freckles across her face and body, no scars whatsoever

Hobbies: research, magic, playing the lute, gathering potion ingredients, sketching

Brief Background: Taken from her family to the Circle when she was 4, she has the barest memories of them. Anders, Karl, and a few others took her under their wings. She was a quiet, obedient child, but she was always watching and learning.

Family: Parents, Myles and Britta Surana, siblings, Sybil, Telia, and Josiya. Cathal Tabris is her cousin on her mother’s side. She considers her companions and friends her family. Her daughters are Delphine and Beata, which she and Leliana adopt after Leliana is declared Divine Victoria.

Random Notes: Her mabari is named Sir Barkington; by the time Inquisition comes around, she wears reading glasses; primary love language is words of affirmation; gets so engrossed in research hours can pass; a bit clumsy

Name: Cathal Elga’nar Tabris

Worldstate: Worldstate 4 (and Multi-warden AU)

Age: 20 at the start of DAO (born 9:10 Dragon)

Species/Race: city elf

Class/Specialization: warrior/twin blades/champion/spirit warrior

Height: 5’6

Gender/sexuality: man/bi

Romance: Morrigan

Characteristics/personality: headstrong, sincere, protective, angry at the world, outspoken, distrusting, unsure of world outside Denerim, blunt, focused, indignant

Hair: white blond hair that reaches his shoulders

Eyes: green

Distinguishing features: left handed, various scars

Hobbies: pick-pocketing, training, map-making, crafting poisons, later traveling, sewing/quilting

Brief Background: Raised in Denerim’s alienage, Cathal has never been outside the city before. His mother taught him the basics of how to use a sword, and after her death, he continued to train in secret, observing templar’s and knights training when he could. Took every opportunity to steal or trouble nobles/guards without getting caught.

Family: Father Cyrion and his mother, Adaia (though his mother was killed many years ago by humans). He is close with his cousins, Shianni and Soris. He has some memory of his aunt’s family and he remembers that he had a lot of cousins (which he later learns was Damita’s family). Kieran is his son.

Random Notes: Has both a dislike of extremely enclosed spaces and wide-open areas; mabari is named Traitor. Loves warm bread and crisp apples. Gets a tattoo of a bear print over his heart (for Morrigan), later adds a small white print over it for Kieran.

Name: Signa Brosca

Worldstate: Worldstate 5 (and Multi-warden AU)  

Age: 23 at start of DAO (born in 9:07 Dragon)

Species/Race: casteless dwarf

Class/Specialization: rogue/archer

Height: 4’4

Gender/sexuality: woman/pansexual

Romance: poly Alistair/Zevran (in multi-warden AU – Freya Aeducan)

Characteristics/personality: sarcastic, thoughtful, grin and bear it mentality, will steal anything on a dare, daring, so very curious, a survivor, laughs easy, not shy at all

Hair: short white hair

Eyes: sky blue eyes

Distinguishing features: casteless tattoo

Hobbies: pick-pocketing, cooking (she can make anything taste good), trick-shots; parkour

Brief Background: Born in Dusttown, Signa has faced an uphill battle her whole life, struggling to fight for a living. She early on learned the value of stealing, which attracted the Carta’s attention.

Family: Rica Brosca is the only family she cares about. Well and later her nephew.

Random Notes: Mabari is named Barkspawn (she takes Alistair’s suggestion); has an incredible sense of direction; Alistair teaches her to read; When Zev confronted her about her feelings for either him or Alistair, she pulled Zev over to Alistair and forced the three of them to work it out.

Name: Freya Aeducan

Worldstate: multi-warden AU

Age: 25 at start of DAO (born 9:05 Dragon)

Species/Race: dwarven noble

Class/Specialization: rogue/double axes

Height: 4’5

Gender/sexuality: trans woman/bi

Romance: Signa Brosca

Characteristics/personality: cultured, tenacious, calculating, proud, ruthless

Hair: long black hair kept up in a braid bun

Eyes: grey eyes

Hobbies: training with her axes, studying history and strategy,

Brief Background: Freya was only 7 when she told her father that even though she was born the identical twin to her brother, Liam, she was actually a girl. Her father accepted this immediately, sending out notices that Freya would take her grandmother’s name. She tackled politics with wicked pleasure, loving the secrets and machinations. In the AU, Freya and Liam meet up with Signa in the deep roads and travel together to survive, until they meet the Wardens and then win back the throne. Freya and Signa marry and are queens of Orzammar.

Name: Liam Aeducan

Worldstate: multi-warden AU

Age: 25 at start of DAO (born 9:05 Dragon)

Species/Race: dwarven noble

Class/Specialization: warrior/two-handed

Height: 4’5

Gender/sexuality: ace/aro man

Romance: N/A (marries Rica Brosca in a marriage of convenience)

Characteristics/personality: sweet, tired, wants to be left alone with his books, wants to be a shaper

Hair: long black hair and beard

Eyes: grey

Brief Background: Liam appreciated that he would never have to rule. He is a gentle soul, having no desire for Dwarven politics.

*Art by @star--nymph and @destinyapostasy. Picrews from here and here*

Link to my OC Masterpost: Hawke Edition! 

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Hello! Teams have been made! We tried our best to give everyone their first or second choice, but because of some ooc stuff and just making sure teams are balanced with activity too, not everyone got their pick.  We apologize but hope this will give the best interactive experience for everyone. 

Making a group chat for your team is not required but advised since some teamwork is involved this event.  You can see more about that here. 

We did our best to make sure no one was paired with someone they requested not to be OOC, but if we made a mistake please let us know as soon as possible and we will do our best to remedy it. 

Teams will be added to as new members join and others drop/go inactive, so please make sure to check the main to see if someone new has joined your team for the event. 

Team 1: American Humane Society

Choi San

Grace Rosales

Jung Wooyoung

Lark Sicotte

Michael Clifford

Thea Grace Brock

Gigi Hadid

Team 2: charity: water

Kelani Kama

Kim Jongin

Lee Taemin

Andy Biersak

Dong Sicheng

Zane Hijazi

TJ Tornincasa

Team 3: D.A.R.E.

Joe Keery

Joji

Kelen Capener

Brie Larson

Hwang Hyunjin

Park Chanyeol

Team 4: Girls Inc.

Lauren Roswell

Wren Cox

Lucia Pineda

Dua Lipa

Maisie Williams

Kim Jisoo

Zendaya

Team 5: It Gets Better Project

Moon Bin

Tyler Joseph

Wong Yukhei

Zach Scuderi

Kelsi Levett

Halsey

Timothee Chalamet

Team 6: Make-A-Wish

David Dobrik

Qian Kun

Calum Hood

Hayley Williams

Frank Iero

Kim Mingyu

Jungkook 

Team 7: Mental Health America

Chris Evans

Craig Owens

John O’Callaghan

Josh Dun

Maia Stone

Ten

Matt Champion

Team 8: Planned Parenthood

Hary Styles

Lily Rose Depp

Maya Hawke

Parker Cannon

Quinn Myers

Seraphine Scuderi

Alessia Cara

Team 9: The Breast Cancer Research Project

Derek DiScanio

Sam Wyatt

Kim Seungmin

Natalie Noel

Paul Klein

Shawn Mendes

Park Seonghwa

Team 10: The Trevor Project

Ashton Irwin

Duc Tran

Kiran Lee

Mark Lee

Rubin

Xiao Dejun  

Kim Teahyung

Team 11: UNICEF

Niykee Heaton

Lee Dongmin

Luke Hemmings

Min Yoongi

Yungblood

Park Jimin

Team 12: World Wildlife Fund

Boo Seungkwan

Jackson Wang

Odie Long

Whitney Bustos

Niko Klas

Kim M

Liam Payne

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OC Masterpost

Since I’m starting over, I think this is a good opportunity to roundup the OCs I have (and that are more than just a concept)

Dragon Age Canon World

Hero of Ferelden

Name: Ayllan Tabris

Status: Alive

Race: Elf

Nation: Ferelden

Age: 20 during Origins

Class: Dual Wielding Warrior

Specializations: Berserker/Champion

Gender: Cis Male

Sexuality: Gay Graysexual

Romance: Zevran Arainai

Main Party: Zevran, Morrigan/Leliana, Wynne, Dog

Champion of Kirkwall

Name: Bryant Arthur Hawke

Status: Alive

Race: Half-Elf

Nation: Ferelden

Age: 23 during Act I

Class: Dual Wielding Rogue

Specializations: Duelist/Assassin

Gender: Cis Male

Sexuality: Gay

Romance: Fenris

Main Party: Fenris, Anders, Isabela

The Inquisitor

Name: Meraan Adaar

Status: Alive

Race: Vashoth

Nation: Antiva

Age: 26 during Inquisition

Class: Archer Rogue/Mage

Specialization: Artificer

Gender: NB Male (Boyflux)

Sexuality: Gay

Family: Rasaad (father), Saarebas (mother, deceased), Taashath (little brother), Alejandra (little sister)

Romance: Dorian Pavus, Edmund Fortier (formerly)

Main Party: Dorian, Cassandra, Solas/Vivienne

Others

Rasaad Adaar

Race: Tal-Vashoth

Status: Alive

Nation: Par Vollen (formerly), Antiva

Age: 50 during Inquisition

Class: Warrior

Gender: Cis Male

Sexuality: Bisexual

Saarebas Adaar

Race: Tal-Vashoth

Status: Dead

Nation: Seheron (formerly), Antiva

Age: 43 at death, 51 during Inquisition

Class: Mage

Gender: Cis Woman

Sexuality: Demisexual

Taashath Adaar

Race: Vashoth

Status: Alive

Nation: Antiva

Age: 22 during Inquisition

Class: Warrior

Specialization: Champion

Gender: Cis Male

Sexuality: Bisexual

Alejandra Adaar

Race: Vashoth

Status: Alive

Nation: Antiva

Age: 19 during Inquisition

Class: Mage

Specialization: Spirit Healer

Gender: Trans Woman

Sexuality: Asexual Biromantic

Edmund Fortier

Race: Half-Elf

Status: Unknown

Nation: Free Marches

Age: 27 during Inquisition

Class: Mage

Gender: Cis Male

Sexuality: Gay

Family: Victor (father, deceased), Lyselle (mother, deceased)

Non-Canon Dragon Age

William “Liam” Alexander Hawke

Race: Human

Status: Alive

Nation: Ferelden

Age: 25 during Act I

Class: Mage

Specialization: Spirit Healer/Force Mage

Gender: Cis Male

Sexuality: Gay

Romance: Fenris

Osric Brosca

Race: Dwarf

Status: Alive

Nation: Orzammar

Age: 23 during Origins

Class: Warrior

Specialization: Champion/Berserker

Gender: Cis Male

Sexuality: Bisexual

Romance: Morrigan

Family: Morrigan (wife), Kieran (son), Kalah (mother), Rica (sister)

Elyon Mahariel

Race: Elf

Status: Alive

Nation: Dalish Elves

Age: 22 during Origins

Class: Rogue Archer

Specialization: Bard/Duelist

Gender: Cis Male

Sexuality: Gay

Romance: Zevran Arainai, Tamlen (formerly)

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Hi!!! For the OC asks, any and/or all OCs :)

break: What would cause your OC to break down completely? What do they look like when that happens? Has anyone ever seen them at their lowest?

ohh this is such a fun yet hard question, I've been thinking about this since I saw the ask

answer underneath the cut because this turned out to be Long

Faolan Surana: He was a little hard to think of, mostly because for the longest time in his life he didn't really.. care about much? The Circle was dull and so most of his free time he spent reading and learning, because there wasn't really much else to do. During this time the only thing I can think of that would cause him to break down completely would be if it was decided to make him tranquil, but, well. He wouldn't be distraught for long if that was the case.

However, after the events of Origins? If something happened to Morrigan or Kieran. That's his family, something he never thought he'd have. He hates being apart from them, knows he can't protect them, but he also trusts Morrigan to keep Kieran and herself safe. Needless to say though when he hears about what happens in Inquisition (both Flemeth taking Urthemial's soul and the whole Morrigan and Well of Sorrows deal since I'm pretty sure she'll be the one drinking from it) he is Not happy and is probably the closest he's come to breaking down.

For the most part it'd look like Faolan shutting down. He isn't good at communicating in general, nonetheless when it comes to his emotions and how he's feeling, so he bottles all of it up. When he's with Morrigan and Kieran it also shows as him being Extra attentive to them. Morrigan isn't a fan of doting, he knows this, so instead he makes sure to keep an eye on her and to try and predict what she'll need before she does it herself. He totally dotes on Kieran though regardless of Morrigan's thoughts on it.

As for anyone seeing him at their lowest, really only Morrigan and Kieran after the events of Inquisition. However there was another, more minor, time though, and it was Zevran after defeating the Fifth Blight. The two traveled for a time before Faolan was sent to help rebuild and establish Vigil's Keep. During their travels Zevran saw Faolan pretty low and swore that he'd never speak a word of it.

Callum Hawke: This one was easy, mostly because I've had the same Hawke in mind since I first played Dragon Age 2 years ago. The most important thing to Callum is his family, and so the thing that'd cause him to break down completely would be losing his family.

At first glance Callum doesn't really show his emotions, instead hyper focusing on the family still alive. He puts on a brave face to make sure everyone else is okay, and only when the sun sets and everyone's passed out from crying all day does Callum properly, truly, break. His sobs are silent, he doesn't want to wake anyone, but they're so violent that his entire body looks like its spasming. It's rough, and when he's done he does the same as everyone else and falls asleep. He wakes up before everyone else to make sure they won't be able to tell, and then pretends it never happened.

The only person who saw him at his lowest was Anders, after Leandra died. When Anders came in to comfort Callum he broke. It was rough, Callum likes to act like he's infallible, to be the rock for his friends and family, but this one time he needed a rock of his own.

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My OCs: The Master List

Guild Wars 2

Kaia Darkbrand - norn thief/daredevil, disaster bisexual

Ingunn Wildslayer - norn ranger/druid, valkyrie goddess

Isoldra of Dawn - sylvari guardian, sunshine plant mom

Sajaa Eren - human revenant, magical girl chic

Rune Valiante - human elemental, big bitch/bush energy

Mass Effect

Ro Shepard - Vanguard, Spacer, Sole Survivor, Renegon - ♡ pansexual, Garrus & Aria - canon

Letha Shepard - Adept, Earthborn, Sole Survivor, Paragon - ♡ queer, Liara

Ben Shepard - Sentinel, Earthborn, War Hero, Paragon - ♡ straight, Tali

Sara Ryder - Casual, Emotional, Vanguard - ♡ pansexual, Liam & Peebee - canon

Quinn Ryder - Professional, Emotional, Infiltrator - ♡ pansexual, TBD

Dragon Age

Luce Cousland - Noble rogue - ♡ bisexual, Alistair

Aden Brosca - Dwarf rogue - ♡ bisexual, TBD

Amatia Amell - Human mage - ♡ pansexual, Morrigan - canon

Nora Hawke - Mage - ♡ demisexual lesbian, Isabela - canon

Leven Hawke - Rogue - ♡ bisexual, Merrill

Ioren Lavellan - Dalish elf mage - ♡ bisexual, Blackwall & Alistair - canon

Julien Trevelyan - Human rogue - ♡ bisexual, Dorian

Elera Lavellan - Dalish elf - ♡ heteroromantic & asexual, Solas

Hessa Adaar - Qunari rogue - ♡ lesbian, Sera

D&D

Elen Arel - chaotic good, half-elf, arcane trickster, smuggler - ♡ bisexual, Kilgore - retired

Arrora - rebel good, half-elf, circle of the moon druid, outlander - ♡ demisexual lesbian - retired

Caerellia Asperanas - chaotic good, aboleth tiefling, wild magic sorcerer - ♡ queer, Volusena & Mahraz & Lilith - active

Kara Avasdottir - lawful good, valkyrie paladin -  ♡ lesbian, Leira - played

Leda Damaris - chaotic good, Tiamat tiefling, fist of the forest druid -  ♡ queer, Faeruit - retired

Gadget Qirie - chaotic good, orc/gnome/elf arcane engineer -  ♡ queer - active

Medal “Whit” Whitforge - rebel good, mountain dwarf artificer, revolutionist -  ♡ bisexual- played

Thea - neutral good, forest nymph godkin, druid/monk, folk hero - ♡ pansexual  - to be played

Rhialla Stormhaven - chaotic good, aasimar champion, haunted one -  ♡ queer - retired

Ryla Anzar - neutral good, tiefling of the Morrigan, witch, spirit medium - ♡ pansexual - active

Wynrie Iathromi - neutral good, orc/elf, fist of the forest druid - ♡ queer, Reima Agaestil - played

Lodden Rhithron - chaotic good, sea nymph, swashbuckler pirate - ♡ bisexual, Aelius Evenwind & Eila Vorasil - played

Elixaris Iloeni - chaotic neutral, changeling, rogue mastermind - ♡ bisexual - played

Ru Evenwind - neutral good, half-elf/half-gnome, hermetic mage - ♡ lesbian, Kaza - played

Rowan Orda - chaotic good, half-elf/forest gnome fate cleric, acolyte -  ♡ clueless bisexual, Qadri - on hold

Aja Sky-Bearer - neutral good, elf/aasimar, order of the immortal mystic, hermit and herbalist -  ♡ panromantic demisexual - on hold

Ubati Rahazur - neutral good, orc/goliath ranger, monster hunter - ♡ lesbian, Cleo Eronette  - on hold

Cosima Colwycke - chaotic good, aasimar arcane trickster, noble -  ♡ lesbian, Alys Keenseeker - on hold

Canary “Ary” Longshot - chaotic good, gloom stalker ranger, war deserter - ♡ queer, Cybil Winddriver - for one shots

Brigh Orlaith - neutral good, wild fey sidhe bard, sapphic poet -  ♡ lesbian, Hera - on hold

Verna - chaotic neutral, half-elf, illusion wizard, archaeologist - ♡ queer, Sigrun - retired

Ellywick “Wick” Coppercrank III - neutral good, rock gnome gunsmith/hexgun warlock, astronomer -  ♡ bisexual - on hold

Ashes Orra - chaotic good, infernal tiefling ill-rigger turned retribution cleric -  ♡ lesbian, Theodora Conyver - to be played

Erasmia Diagoras - chaotic neutral, reincarnated eladrin sorcerer, revolutionist - ♡ queer, Nisea Minos - to be played

Aaliyah Rahal - neutral, aasimar tattoed temple monk/rogue, tomb raider - ♡ pansexual, Andrea Colwycke - played

Vanja Velikova - chaotic good, fetchling shadow sorcerer/grave cleric, charlatan -  ♡ bisexual - for one shots

Stranger Still (RPG)

Poppy Harris - strange forest ranger - ♡ pansexual, Callie Hayworth  - active

Renna “neuralc0re” Hezal - amnesiac space hacker, punk ass rebel - ♡ lesbian, ET - active

Lo Mistrel - chosen one ghost whisperer -  ♡ bisexual, Tula Chochokpi - active

Kit Wright - private detective, conspiracy nerd - ♡ bisexual, Neya - on hold

Vela Warders - jack of all trades scientist, mutant - ♡ pansexual, Cy & Vier - on hold

Margeaux Darkeaux - possessed tattoo artist, wannabe chosen -  ♡ lesbian, Jude Jinx - on hold

Audre Amador-Ripley - nosy journalist and witch - ♡ bisexual, Violet & Vivienne - active

Sable Calabar - cursed witch, seer -  ♡ lesbian, Harriet Still - active

Ramona Beaumont - engineer and future chosen  -  ♡ lesbian, Alex - for one shots

Leilani Palmer - mystic witch, sculptor - ♡ pansexual, Demetria Garza - played

Priya Goodspeed - artificer witch, video game dev -  ♡ lesbian, Nyla Fuentes - played

Valerie Flores - witch, paralegal, secret superhero -  ♡ queer, Noor Rahmanzai -  played

Fallon Escamilla-Tao - alteration witch, social worker, enchanting bard - ♡ lesbian, Hadley Escamilla-Tao - played

Juniper Rosegrove - transmutation witch, writer, nature lover - ♡ bisexual, Rafi - played

Liere Pilar - witch, tattoo artist, liberator and rebel - ♡ lesbian - to be played

Imani Jelan - abjuration witch, occupational therapist, wellness enthusiast- ♡ pansexual, Olivia Flores - to be played

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#2 Cal Takes Care Of Business Against #19 Arizona

Bears Also Take Down UC San Diego In La Jolla

TUCSON, Ariz. – The No. 2 ranked Cal men's swimming & diving team took care of business this week, defeating No. 19 Arizona 187-98 at Hillenbrand Aquatic Center in Tucson. The Golden Bears won 11 of the 14 events, including a sweep in the 200m breaststroke. Cal also saw the return of two-time NCAA Champion Hugo Gonzalez who made his 2022-23 debut. The meet opened with the Bears taking first and second in the 200 medley relay. It was the first of nine events in which Cal claimed the top two spots. The Bears "A" lineup of Destin Lasco, Reece Whitley, Dare Rose, and Jack Alexy finished with a time of 1:26.34. The "B" quartet of Sebastian Somerset, Luke Rodarte, Liam Bell, and Björn Seeliger finished with a time of 1:28.99. Lasco had a strong day overall, winning three events. He also finished first in the 200 free (1:36.63) and the 200 breast (1:59.94). Gabriel Jett won two events and finished second in a third while Jason Louser, Seeliger, Dylan Hawk, Colby Mefford, and Tyler Kopp all won their respective races. Jett took gold in the 1000 free (9:16.87), and 200 individual medley (1:46.31). Mefford edged out Jett in the 200 backstroke winning with a time of 1:46.65, Mefford also placed second in the 200 free. Louser was victorious in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 54.30, Rodarte finished third in the event for the Golden Bears, and he finished with a time of 54.74. Seeliger took first in the 50 free with a time of 19.83. Kopp captured the 500 free with a time of 4:37.13. Gonzalez, the two-time NCAA Champion, competed in three events on the day. He helped the Bears' "A" lineup finish first in the 200 free relay. Gonzalez also took fifth in the 200 free and 100 fly.

Freshman diver Joshua Thai continues his strong season. Thai took first in the 1-meter dive with a score of 304.13. He finished second in the 3-meter dive with a score of 319.35. Cal also sent a squad to compete against UC San Diego in La Jolla, Calif. The Bears defeated the Tritons 143-116. Highlights of the dual meet against UCSD include individual wins by Michael Petrides (200 free), Kai Crews (100 back), Jacob Soderlund (100 breast), Bora Unalmis (200 fly), Spencer Daily (50 free), Trent Frandson (100 free), and Jacques Laeuffer (200 breast).

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Rugby: World title next mission for national champions HBHS

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Rugby: World title next mission for national champions HBHS

As the Hastings Boys’ High School’s first XV rugby side celebrated their second National Top Four title in three years today manager Jason Bird’s attention had already turned to a bigger mission.

“We’ve qualified for the world championship again and as we only lose five or six players from this team we have to give that a crack again in April,” Bird said after his Hurricanes champions beat Blues champions King’s College of Auckland 27-14 in the Palmerston North-hosted National Top Four final.

HBHS went to the Sanix World Youth Invitational Tournament in Fukoka last year and finished second with a 35-5 loss to Fiji’s Ratu Kadavulevu School. That was always going to be a tough assignment after losing the bulk of the 2017 National Top Four-winning side and next year it shouldn’t be as hard.

“I’m immensely proud of these boys. Their willingness to do anything for each other helped them achieve what they did today,” Bird said.

“At the same time this final wasn’t won until Mercedes [fullback Hodge] scored our final try in the 67th minute. King’s are an awesome team and they kept coming back.”

Bird agreed it would be awesome to have the first XV honoured by being involved in next weekend’s Blossom Festival parade in Hastings as was the case in 2017. However this time he would also like to see the school’s national invitational under-15 tournament champions and Super 8 title-winning second XV also involved.

“Yes I would definitely make all three teams available as this is the first year we have won all three of those competitions. It’s also the second time we have had the Moascar Cup and the last time was in 2006,” HBHS principal Rob Sturch said referring to the “Ranfurly Shield” of secondary schools rugby.

King’s had taken the Moascar Cup off St Kentigern’s College earlier in the season. St Kentigern’s had earlier taken if off St Peter’s College of Auckland who took it off Napier Boys’ High School last year.

Sturch’s grin was just as big as those sported by the players and coaches Tafai Ioasa and Karl Lowe.

“Miserable conditions like this and we still had four mini vans full of supporters. They contained 44 boys who were prepared to come out and support the team in their uniforms. We also had to leave some boys behind because we had no room,” Sturch explained.

Just as he was in Friday’s 11-10 semifinal win against Hamilton Boys’ High School, first five-eighth Latrell Ah Kiong, was the key architect of the Hastings side’s victory. He captured the official player-of-the-match award for the second time in three days.

“The boys had a lot of fun out there against a classic King’s side. They are one of the toughest teams we have faced all year and it was good knowing the boys had my back,” Ah Kiong said.

“This feeling we are experiencing now means everything. All the pain we have gone through, all the fitness sessions … it was all worth it,” he added.

Like his team Ah Kiong produced a complete performance. His tactical kicking was spot on, his defensive reads were accurate, his assists classy and to succeed with five of his six attempts at goal in the atrocious conditions was a huge achievement.

Winger Joeli Rauca opened the scoring in the fourth minute with a try following clever buildup work from Ah Kiong and centre Andrew Hayward. Ah Kiong converted.

An Ah Kiong penalty in the 12th minute extended the lead and the score remained 10-0 until the halftime whistle. Another Ah Kiong penalty put Hastings ahead 13-0 in the 41st minute.

A period of sustained pressure from King’s saw first five-eighth Aidan Morgan score and convert in the 48th minute. Ten minutes later substitute prop Jeremiah Tuiatua made a spectacular charge and scored for Hastings. Ah Kiong again added the extras.

King’s remained in the battle when centre Meihana Grindlay scored and Morgan added the extras to have his side trailing 20-14. It was appropriate Ah Kiong should have plenty of involvement in Hodge’s try and also kick the final conversion of the match.

Expect HBHS to have a good chance of going back-to-back next year. However as Bird said: “That’s a long way off. The world title is enough to focus on now and a lot of work will go into that during the next couple of months.”

Scorers: Hastings Boys’ High School 27 (Joeli Rauca, Jeremiah Tuiatua, Merces Hodge tries; Latrell Ah Kiong 3 cons, 2 pens), King’s College 14 (Aidan Morgan, Meihana Grindlay tries; Morgan 2 cons). HT: 10-0.

Several members of the 2017 title-winning HBHS team were in the Hawke’s Bay under-19 side which walloped Southland 44-0 at the national under-19 tournament in Taupo today.

Hawke’s Bay will meet North Harbour in their semifinal of the Michael Jones Trophy section on Wednesday. Against Southland Hawke’s Bay led 17-0 at halftime.

Openside flanker Liam Udy-Johns, who scored two tries, prop Patrick Teddy and hooker Damarus Hokianga were prominent in the dominant Bay forward pack.

Fullback Ben Kelt used his pace to create plenty of havoc out wide. Hokianga, Teddy, No Luke Russell, substitute props Troy McIvor and Zac Southwick and substitute outside back also scored for the Bay and halfback Sam Walton-Sexton and substitute inside back Arana Murphy kicked conversions.

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TWO WORLD TITLE FIGHTS ANNOUNCED FOR MAYWEATHER vs. McGREGOR SHOWTIME PPV UNDERCARD

Two world championship fights including a title defense by America’s youngest world champion are part of the trio of high stakes matchups on the Mayweather vs. McGregor SHOWTIME PPV undercard on Saturday, Aug. 26 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and presented by Mayweather Promotions.

The four-fight SHOWTIME PPV event, beginning live at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, is headlined by the unprecedented super welterweight matchup between boxing’s undefeated all-time great Floyd Mayweather and UFC superstar Conor McGregor.  In the co-featured bout, undefeated rising star Gervonta “Tank” Davis will make the second defense of his IBF Junior Lightweight World Championship against undefeated challenger Francisco Fonseca as the 22-year-old looks to continue his reign as the youngest current champion from the U.S.

WBA Light Heavyweight Titlist Nathan Cleverly will defend his title against former 168-pound world champion Badou Jack “The Ripper”, who is stepping up in weight and into this world title tilt.

The pay-per-view telecast will open with undefeated rising cruiserweight contender Andrew “The Beast” Tabiti taking on two-time world champion Steve “U.S.S.” Cunningham in a 10-round bout for the USBA cruiserweight title.

“What a night this will be for fight fans,” said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions. “Not only will they witness a first of its kind main event, but they will also see two incredible world title fights, as Mayweather Promotions’ very own current and former world champions go head-to-head in separate bouts. Gervonta Davis is nothing short of pure boxing talent with dynamite power.  Former super middleweight world champion Badou Jack is making his light heavyweight debut, and looking to take the title away from a tough and experienced Nathan Cleverly.  But first, Andrew “The Beast” Tabiti will open the pay-per-view telecast with what I expect to be a magnificent performance.  This diverse card is an epic, international affair stacked with talent. Make sure you don’t miss the biggest event the sport has ever seen.”

“This undercard includes three meaningful matches featuring fighters we’ve seen develop over the years on SHOWTIME,” said Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports. “Gervonta Davis has fast-tracked himself to stardom on this network, we’ve seen Badou Jack develop from prospect to champion, and we’re now witnessing similar growth with Andrew Tabiti.  We're excited to watch them compete in tough, competitive matchups on this global stage."

Gervonta Davis vs. Francisco Fonseca – IBF Junior Lightweight World Championship

One of the fastest-rising young stars in the sport, Davis (18-0, 17 KOs) became the youngest reigning champion from the U.S. when he knocked out Jose Pedraza in January to capture the IBF 130-pound crown. The 22-year-old made his first title defense in style when he went to London and stopped Liam Walsh in May. Both bouts aired live on SHOWTIME.  Representing Baltimore, Davis won the 2012 National Golden Gloves championship and scored knockouts in his first eight fights after turning pro in 2013. He enters this matchup on a streak of nine-straight fights that have ended with a knockout victory.

“I'm really excited to fight as the co-main event on the biggest card in combat sports history,” said Davis. “I plan to put on a great show for everyone in attendance in Las Vegas and for those who purchase the PPV. I want to thank my team for this incredible opportunity. I'm ready for Floyd Mayweather to pass his torch to me. To my fans, I appreciate all of you. Support me and I'll fight for you!"

Fighting out of San Ramon, Costa Rica, Fonseca has won 19 straight fights after turning pro with a majority draw in 2013. Fonseca quickly established himself as one of the top fighters from his country with victory after victory, including a fourth-round knockout of Luis Gonzlaez to capture a regional 130-pound belt last August. The 23-year-old will make his U.S. debut when he faces Davis and he enters this contest having won his last five bouts inside of the distance. Fonseca began his 2017 with a third round knockout of Eliecer Lanzas in March and is trained by two-time world champion Ivan Calderon.

"I am super grateful for this great opportunity,” said Fonseca. “The dream of every young boxer is to fight for the world title and this opportunity comes at the best moment of my career and in the biggest in the history of this sport. I will beat Gervonta Davis and I will shock the world that night."

Nathan Cleverly vs. Badou Jack – WBA Light Heavyweight World Championship

A two-time world champion at light heavyweight, Cleverly (30-3, 16 KOs) bounced back from a defeat to Andrzej Fonfara in a 2015 Fight of the Year contender to defeat hometown champ Juergen Braehmer last October to pick up his WBA title. Cleverly’s previous title reign saw him take down the likes of Tony Bellew, Nadjib Mohammedi, Shawn Hawk and Tommy Karpency before dropping a contest to Sergey Kovalev. The Wales resident will make his fourth start in the U.S., having won two of his first three contests stateside.

"This is a fight I have wanted ever since Badou Jack moved to light heavyweight and I'm delighted to fight in Vegas on an event like this,” said Cleverly. “I've trained long and hard for this fight and I'm ready to be let off the leash. This is the biggest fight of my career so far and I'm going to do a number on Badou Jack on August 26."

Now fighting in the 175-pound division, Jack’s final fight at 168 pounds came in a title unification on SHOWTIME in January against James DeGale. Jack shook off an early knockdown to floor DeGale in the final round in a close majority draw in which both fighters retained their belts. The 2008 Olympian from Gambia won his world title in 2015 by defeating then unbeaten Anthony Dirrell and defended the belt against current champion George Groves and former champion Lucian Bute. The 33-year-old is unbeaten in his last six bouts as he seeks a world title in a second weight class.

“I’m thankful for this opportunity and I’m excited about getting another shot at a world title,” said Jack. “To be a part of this event and fighting on this card is historic. Nothing beats it. I’m excited to get back in the ring. I’m getting ready to take that belt, and win a title in my second weight class. The biggest difference between past training camps and preparing for this fight is the fact that I was training to get the weight down, now I’m training to build muscle and perfect my boxing strategy. This will be a tough fight, but I don’t see any issues getting through it. I feel confident and fans can expect a win by knockout or decision. He’s not leaving with that belt. It’s staying right here in Las Vegas.”

Andrew Tabiti vs. Steve Cunningham – 10 Round Cruiserweight Bout

Originally from Chicago but fighting out of Las Vegas, Tabiti recorded victories against previously unbeaten fighters Keith Tapia and Quantis Graves in his last two outings – both on ShoBox: The New Generation – as he works to solidify himself as a contender in the red hot cruiserweight division. The 27-year-old turned pro in 2013 after amassing a solid 32-6 amateur record and scored knockout victories in his first 10 fights. He’ll battle his most experienced opponent to date when he faces the multiple-time champion Cunningham.

“I’ve always been dedicated when it comes to training and this camp has been no different,” said Tabiti. “I know I am fighting a veteran who has a lot of experience, so I can’t slack on my conditioning and training. He’s tough and he’s only been stopped once and that was when he moved up in weight to heavyweight, so it would be a big statement for me to stop him. This fight is a test for me. Anytime you get in the ring you never really know how things will pan out, but I have a great team. To the fans, expect a victory and a great fight on August 26th because I am going to make sure I come out on top.”

Representing the great fight city of Philadelphia, Cunningham returned to action in March with a victory over Felipe Romero after an exciting challenge of cruiserweight champion Krzysztof Glowacki in April 2016. Twice a world champion as a cruiserweight, he defeated Krzysztof Wlodarczyk in 2006 to capture his belt before successfully defending his title against Marco Huck via a twelfth-round TKO. He became a world champion again in 2010 when he stopped Troy Ross in the fifth round. The experienced veteran also owns victories over previously unbeaten fighters Amir Mansour and Natu Visinia and scored a knockdown of Tyson Fury in a losing effort during their 2013 bout.

"This is one of the biggest cards of the decade and its mind blowing to be a part of it,” said Cunningham. “I have to top it off with a victory. Taking on a good, undefeated young prospect is a challenge in itself, but a victory will prove age is just a number. Hard work is a part of my everyday life."

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National Enquirer, February 17

Cover: Harry and Meghan Markle blow the lid off royal’s money secrets 

Page 2: Tim McGraw is hitting the road solo leaving wife Faith Hill fuming 

Page 3: Ryan Seacrest is finally ready to walk down the aisle with girlfriend Shayna Taylor 

Page 4: Tough times for Teri Garr who has been battling multiple sclerosis for 20 years

Page 5: The Grammy Awards are a sham rigged by the bigwigs at the Recording Academy to serve the artists they prefer 

Page 6: Father-of-five Jude Law is on a mission to knock up his new wife

Page 7: Kobe Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash was caught on tape, Kardashians often used the same chopper 

Page 8: Hollywood panics as China plague plane lands in L.A. -- race is on for a vaccine before the virus wipes out 65 million worldwide 

Page 9: Leonardo DiCaprio’s estranged stepbrother is arrested for the sixth time in two years 

Page 10: Hot Shots -- Jenny McCarthy, Jennifer Aniston and Will Ferrell, Caitlyn Jenner wore a dress shockingly similar to one ex Kris Jenner wore in 2012 

Page 11: Picky Renee Zellweger can’t find Mr. Right, John Mayer is Hollywood’s most toxic ex-boyfriend, Naomi Watts is scrambling to save her flagging career by begging pal Nicole Kidman for help 

Page 12: Straight Shuter -- Tesla co-stars Ethan Hawke and Kyle Maclachlan, Las Vegas is begging Celine Dion to come back because no one else has come close to selling tickets like Celine did, Meghan McCain is lobbying to approve Abby Huntsman’s replacement on The View, Zac Efron saved a PR maven from a nasty spill on a rainy Big Apple night, after Kanye West’s plans to tour with preacher Joel Osteen fell apart over money he’s hoping to team up with Justin Bieber 

Page 13: Charlize Theron was transformed in Megyn Kelly for her role in Bombshell which meant she had to wear plugs to make her nostrils bigger, Jennifer Aniston is being wooed for a third Horrible Bosses movie but she’s demanding $20 million 

Page 14: True Crime 

Page 16: Cover Story -- A royal house of cards is about to come crashing down as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s “we quit” fiasco threatens to put the royal family in a $1 trillion tax hole 

Page 17: Shrewd Meghan Markle has set herself up to be the new Queen of Hollywood and has over $100 million in offers on the table 

Page 18: Real Life 

Page 19: Kirstie Alley’s desperate bid to get back on top of the Hollywood heap has hit bottom and she’s eating her heart out literally, reeling from a devastating stroke Bryant Renfroe -- the longtime hairdresser of Barbara Walters and Kathie Lee Gifford -- is heartsick over being snubbed by the stars 

Page 20: Aging Priscilla Presley is fading fast and has confided that she’s worried about losing her memory and often gets confused, Billy Joel’s swanky Long Island mansion was broken into and 12 of his motorcycles were vandalized, Teresa Giudice has gotten another boob job

Page 21: Rihanna is partying through the pain of her recent split with Hassan Jammel but friends are worried about her vulnerable frame of mind and sketchy companions, John Mellencamp wants a fourth try at romance with former fiancee Meg Ryan 

Page 22: America’s dirty clergy revealed 

Page 24: Patrick Schwarzenegger and model Abby Champion are still going strong after more than three years of dating and now he’s ready to put a ring on it, Hollywood Hookups -- Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth finalized their divorce, Jesse Metcalfe and Cara Santana called it quits after 13 years 

Page 30: Health Watch 

Page 42: Red Carpet Stars & Stumbles -- Grammy Awards -- Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, FKA Twigs 

Page 45: Spot the Differences -- Ringo Starr at the Sunset Marquis 

Page 47: The Odd List