#dabb2023

[edda-grenade]

a matter of love

35k, dragon age inquisition, solas/adaar, solas&everyone #soulmarks, capital A angst, capital C catharsis

The names are easy. Love names mean you will meet this person and fall in love with them. Death names mean you will kill them. Easy. Fate is kind like that. — For years, Saar has had a death name on her back that no one can read. Solas meanwhile has never had a name of either kind on his skin. He receives a love name at last—after he and Saar enter a relationship. And then, he keeps acquiring even more…

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written for the @dragonagebigbang.

@zialinbanana was my artist and did wonderful work, all of which you can find embedded in the fic and also here! go check her out, she's amazing :D

[th3morrigan]

First time joining the DABB this year! Here's my art part for the fic by @imbiowaresbitch. Read it here!

Rating: Explicit

Summary:

Corypheus has been defeated, but there are still troubles in Thedas for the Inquisitor and her companions to face, together and apart. Skyhold has grown quieter with the departure of so many people, but Cullen is glad that Dorian remains, continuing their chess matches and their friendship. There is something building between them, but Cullen isn’t certain it’s the right time to speak.

When Dorian accompanies Adaar to Emprise du Lion to deal with not one but two High Dragons, his magic activates some unknown artefact, and he finds himself transformed. And while many would find his new form comely, Dorian is miserable and desperate to return to himself.

Cullen is equally disturbed and dedicates himself to finding the magical solution to Dorian’s plight, knowing he could never speak his heart until Dorian is restored.

Author's note: Please note that this fic addresses dysphoria strongly. Nothing happens between Cullen and Dorian while Dorian is in a woman’s form, this is NOT a het romance fic. But we visit Dorian’s thoughts about his body, his fear and repulsion, and he’s misgendered a time or two. 

[shivunin]

Hey, this is mine!

This story was inspired by the Fade level of Origins. After I played it, I started thinking about what something like that might have looked like in Inquisition, and, well---here it is!

I am proud of how this turned out. This was my first Big Bang and it was such an interesting experience. If you check the fic out, I hope you enjoy c:

It's time for the sixteenth post of the Dragon Age Big Bang 2023! Let's give it up for author Mortonsspoon and artist HellerHound; they did fantastic work! Go check out their efforts over on Archive of Our Own.

Enjoy!

Rating: Mature

Summary:

After the Inquisitor is poisoned, she finds herself trapped in a version of the Fade woven from her own worst nightmares. It is up to her Commander to track her through the shifting landscape of her fears and retrieve her before time runs out—and she is utterly consumed by the demon who hunts her.

[th3morrigan]

My second DABB2023 collab, this time with the wonderful @ziskandra for her fic Crescendo.

Rating: Explicit

Summary:

Struggling to control his emotions and magic in the aftermath of his best friend's death, apprentice mage Orsino will need all the help he can get in order to survive his Harrowing.

For the better or the worse, newly-minted templar knight Ser Meredith is the one assigned to his case.

What could possibly go wrong?

Read it here!

[dragonagebigbang]

Hey y'all! Here's that survey I mentioned earlier. Please, if you could, take the time to fill it out. Surveys are anonymous, so feel free to be as honest as you care to be. Please have the surveys filled out no later than July 8, 2023 at 11:59PM EDT (UTC -4) Thank you! And thanks again for making this event such a success!

[dragonagebigbang]

Exciting news! Due to miscommunication on my end, we have two more pieces to add to the Dragon Age Big Bang 2023 collection! Our thirty-third (and final, for real this time!) post of the Dragon Age Big Bang 2023 is an art piece done by artist SeekerOfWonder; they did fantastic work, so go check out their art on Archive of Our Own. Enjoy! Rating: Not Rated Summary: Anders is found stranded on the beach of an unfamiliar land. After the events at Kirkwall, can he find a new home here in Cyrodiil?

[vivispec]

Look at this thing I made!!

Life has been pretty tough lately but getting to work on this has def been something I look forward to every night. Not to mention the AMAZING work @neoendydy did on the illustration in Ch.2-- Vie has never looked better! Please go give their art love, they draw possibly the most Solas-y Solas I've ever seen lol

It's time for the ninth post of the Dragon Age Big Bang 2023! Let's give it up for author vivispec and artist necendydy; they did fantastic work! Go check out their efforts over on Archive of Our Own.

Enjoy! Rating: Mature Summary:

The Inquisitor is hunting a relic that once belonged to Solas, one with seemingly little use in the battle between them. In need of answers, he infiltrates a ball Viera'vun is slated to attend, and in so doing runs into the child that will forevermore haunt him down the dinan'shiral Mod Note I'd like to apologize for the lack of posts these last few days; life has gotten in the way of some of our creators, but we should be back to our regularly scheduled program! Thank you for your patience, and I hope you continue to enjoy these great works our participants have created!

[dragonagebigbang]

Exciting news! Due to miscommunication on my end, we have two more pieces to add to the Dragon Age Big Bang 2023 collection! Our thirty-second post of the Dragon Age Big Bang 2023 is an art piece done by artist SeekerOfWonder; they did fantastic work, so go check out their art on Archive of Our Own. Enjoy! Rating: Not Rated Summary: Wardens Sigrun and Blackwall share a friendly drink after the events at Adamant

[dragonagebigbang]

The final entry of the Dragon Age Big Bang has been uploaded, and the event for 2023 has come to a close

Thank you to ALL of the amazing contributors to this event; it literally wouldn't exist without you all. You guys rocked it, and I'm so proud to have been able to help facilitate the creation and distribution of such fine creative endeavors. You guys are awesome! In the next few days, a survey will be posted; if you could take the time to fill that out, I'd be most appreciative Keep an eye out here or on our Discord for more information on the event as the year progresses; unless something dramatic happens, I plan on running this event again next year But to keep you tied over till then, the full Dragon Age Big Bang 2023 collection can be found here I hope you enjoy! Thanks again, and see you around the Discord!

[dragonagebigbang]

It's time for the thirty-second (and final!) post of the Dragon Age Big Bang 2023! Let's give it up for author settiai and artist pinkfadespirit; they did fantastic work! Go check out their efforts over on Archive of Our Own.

Enjoy!

Rating: Teen and Up Summary:

When Hawke asked Sebastian to assist Anders in his clinic as a favor to her, he was fairly certain she'd lost her mind but was too polite to say it. He certainly wasn't expecting that single request to change the course of his life.

[seigephoenix]

It's the DA Big Bang fic! @loud-hologram was my artist partner and did an absolutely amazing job! So happy to have this out for everyone to see!

It's time for the twentieth post of the Dragon Age Big Bang 2023! Let's give it up for author SeigePhoenix and artist LoudHologram; they did fantastic work! Go check out their efforts over on Archive of Our Own.

Enjoy!

Rating: Explicit

Summary:

A plot on the Ferelden family has King Maric seeking assistance from noble families with notable warriors. Such as the Couslands of Highever. Ser Aurelia Cousland is called upon to protect the family, specifically the younger son of Maric. The looming threat grows ever closer as Maric and Rowan seemed content to brush off Aurelia's concerns. Despite her insistence, only Alistair takes her seriously. Feelings blossom despite their best attempts to ignore them, but first assassins and ballroom swordfights must be dealt with.

[dragonagebigbang]

It's time for the thirty-first post of the Dragon Age Big Bang 2023! Let's give it up for author Frollino and artist isendir; they did fantastic work! Go check out their efforts over on Archive of Our Own.

Enjoy!

Rating: Mature Summary:

In ruling her city, Knight-Commander Meredith has always put her conscience to the side.

But she can't do it forever, not after a mage is found committing the same mistake she has made decades before.

[dragonagebigbang]

It's time for the thirtieth post of the Dragon Age Big Bang 2023! Let's give it up for author dabs_into_oblivion and artist demarogue/demadraws; they did fantastic work! Go check out their efforts over on Archive of Our Own.

Enjoy!

Rating: Mature Summary:

The Maker needs necromancers.

The Kirkwall necromancer, regrettably, needs a swordswoman.

Meredith Stannard has a sword, though whether she will use it in service of her God and her necromancer remains to be seen.

Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying Chantry sisters, even more unfriendly Templars, and myriad skeletons of his own making, Orsino has never had cause to leave his home - until now. The Maker has invited select representatives of his people to a probably-deadly test of mind and muscle. Orsino's got the mind, but no necromancer can hope to succeed without their cavalier. Chances of success are looking pretty slim, though. If only Meredith would stop being a problem.

Or, Gideon the Ninth but make it Meresino.

[dragonagebigbang]

It's time for the twenty-ninth post of the Dragon Age Big Bang 2023! Let's give it up for author wickedwitchofthewilds and artist neoendydy; they did fantastic work! Go check out their efforts over on Archive of Our Own.

Enjoy!

Rating: Explicit Summary:

While still grieving the death of her mother Diana finds herself drowning off the Storm Coast until she is rescued by the Herald and her companions. She has no memories of she ended up in Thedas. No reasonable survival skills. And what is that strange noise in her head?

[joiningthefandomeightyearslate]

My big bang baby is live! <3

https://archiveofourown.org/works/46839637/chapters/117982408 It's time for the third post of the Dragon Age Big Bang 2023! Let's give it up for author Emccoy and artist MurphysLaw; they did fantastic work! Go check out their efforts over on Archive of Our Own.

Enjoy! Rating: Teen and Up Summary:

Pasty is the product of centuries of careful breeding by the most illustrious kennel masters of Ferelden. Strong and loyal she has the uncanny intelligence mabari are known for, and like the rest of her litter was destined to become the companion of a noble's son or daughter.

Instead she imprints on the elf-blooded son of a Denerim pie maker, and would be happy to spend the rest of her life by her partner's side getting fat on meat pies. Unfortunately a horde of darkspawn have been seen in the Korcari Wilds, and the Grey Wardens warn it is the beginning of another Blight.

We follow the life of a mabari, from her finding her human partner, the Battle of Ostagar, and her retirement.

[dragonagebigbang]

It's time for the twenty-eighth post of the Dragon Age Big Bang 2023! Let's give it up for author ohallows and artist kiran wears science blues; they did fantastic work! Go check out their efforts over on Archive of Our Own.

Enjoy!

Rating: Teen and Up

Summary:

“Did you think me a fool?” he finally asks to break the silence, because there are so many questions burning through his mind, but that’s the one that really sticks out, now.

Anders turns to look at him, shock written across his face. “What?” he asks, blinking rapidly.

“I mean, I’m not a mage,” Hawke says. “I couldn’t possibly know something else was going on. I was never a smuggler who moved dangerous materials, so I would never understand what sela petrae is commonly used for.”

"I didn't -"

“You’re not as good of a liar as you think you are, you know,” Hawke says.

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After the Chantry is nothing more than dust on the wind, Hawke and Anders have a talk about where to go from here.