#dragon age reverse bang 2023

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cumulonimbus

Summary: Nathaniel finds Anders utterly annoying - he sleeps in Nathaniel's bed unprompted, makes terrible jokes and flirts with anything that moves. Nathaniel would never in a million years like this man. Or kiss him. Or bring him apple pie so he eats enough. Never.

Rating: E Artist: ghostbunny (@pinkfadespirit) Author: invoked_duplicity (@floralprintshark)

These two truly rub each other the wrong way, but slowly grow on each other (a bit like mold? lol) until they are deeply important to one another. The story builds to a heady climax, the aftermath illustrated in heartrending detail. The emphasis on Nathaniel's perspective and his unwavering care and support for Anders shines through in this piece full of heartache and love. Go laugh, go cry, go leave some love for these amazing folks!

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"Be careful what you believe in. A lot of things burn in that fire." More art to promote the @dragonagereversebang ! We'd love for you to join us in our Dragon Age content creating bonanza! Sign-ups for artists are open now HERE! I'm so excited to be creating more pieces like this for the bang and collaborating with some wonderful authors! Interested? Join out discord HERE!

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mage against the machine

Summary: What if ZITHER!, Dorian, Anders, Emile and Merrill formed a band? Perhaps it would look something like this!

Rating: G Artist: AnonymousBenefactorOne

A spotlight on the mages! Performing live near you! In a modern AU, this unlikely group is rocking out and raging! Go look a little closer and leave some love for this piece!

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The Damage That Runs Deep

Summary: Merrill receives a worrying letter from Templar Carver, and sets out on a quest to save him from the Templar Order that has fallen to red lyrium, and to find the power to heal him.

Rating: T Artist: amarmeme (@amarmeme) Author: Tafka (@uchidachi)

This emotional ride will pull at your heartstrings and make you believe in love. It brings two of our favorite DA2 characters into the time of the Inquisition and asks the question, how far would you go for someone you love, even if you aren't sure they love you back? Go check it out and leave some comments telling them how amazing they did!

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Welcome Home

Summary: Anders leaves the wardens, but not without a glimmer of hope.

Rating: T Artist: MeriBotti (@perkeleen-lavellan) Author: replicatortrash (@thedastrash)

A breakup story in two parts. The two became wardens together, along with Justice, they've all been through so much together, slowly grown closer. How do you say goodbye to the first person you've truly loved? What happens when you see each other again after many years have changed you? Read if you would like to sob with sadness and also sob with joy, then leave some love for these two!

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Cullen, Cullen, Would you Take Off your Armour?

Summary: Josephine and Leliana notice that Cullen is… really bad at leisure time. 20 minutes of it at the end of the day is just not enough of it, but neither of them realize that, while they try to convince Cullen to take a break, the two of them need a break just as desperately.

Rating: T Artist: Jentrevellan (@jentrevellan/@jentrevellanart) Author: Missjlh (@teamdilf)

This adorable story features the three advisors to the Inquisitor as they keep trying to get the others to relax. We've all thought it ourselves, these people work so hard and seem to bring their work with them everywhere they go, it's hard to find a conversation with them that isn't centered around the Inquisition and its efforts. Their bond as friends carries them through all the difficult trials and the end scene illustrated here is so full of love! Go give these two some love for all their hard work!

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Fear the Dread Wolf

Summary: Pushed to his limits, a young Dalish keeper dives deep into the Beyond. He seeks a powerful spell that may help them survive the wastes and their human pursuers. What he finds instead is one of the fade's most dangerous denizens.

Rating: M Artist: CryptidBoyfriend (@lets-get-cryptic) Author: truebluish

Cozy up with this brilliant take on a Dalish folktale set in the desert sands of Thedas as a clan escapes the Orlesians. A tale of what lengths a young Keeper will go to and who he is willing to work with save his people. This features a fantastically spooky take on Solas as interpreted from the incredible art of the Dread Wolf in the shadow of the Black City itself, so turn down the lights and go leave these incredible folks some love!

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risky business

Summary: Three days later, she enters her office to an ambush. It’s not the shadowy assassins this time: no, it’s Leliana and Cullen, the Inquisitor positioned slightly behind them with guilty eyes.

“I have the feeling I’m not going to like this,” she sighs, already resigning herself to her fate with a wry smile.

When Josephine receives an unwelcome visit from the House of Repose, Leliana calls on an old friend to help.

Rating: T Artist: sweettasteofbitter (@sandalinbohemia) Author: captainisqueen (@samseabxrn)

This is a brilliant romp through Josephine's story in inquistion with a little side of bodyguard AU thrown in when Zevran is called on to protect her from assassins. The slow build of interest between them against the backdrop of Josephine being a wanted woman creates some glorious tension. Go on a trip to Antiva with this hot pair and leave some love for this amazing work!

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trees in caves

Summary: Velanna and Sigrun leave Vigil's Keep to try to find Velanna's sister - if she wants to be found.

Rating: T Artist: triflingshadows (@triflingshadows) Author: Thiefbird (@thiefbird)

Saddle up with these two as they leave The Vigil and head out on the road together. This piece is full of emotional depth, raw connection, and the rare kind of love that springs up between friends. This pair has that glorious opposites attract kind of magic that makes you just want more. Go leave some love for this amazing work!

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Dragon Age Reverse Bang REVEALS!

IT'S ALIVE! The time has come! Light your candles, pull a chair by the hearth, pour yourself a beverage, and cozy up under a blanket to enjoy these amazing works!

It has been such an honor to see these teams create together and an even greater joy to admire their finished art and stories that celebrate our favorite Dragon Age characters. We have a little bit of everything, from action to adventure to romance, from the desert to the mountains to the fade itself, from beautiful boudoirs to spooky creatures, from love stories to breakups, and even a folktale!

Go feast on these sumptious delights, indulge yourself, and leave lots of comments and kudos on these amazing creations as they rise from the slab and amble off to you by the light of the moon! 🌕🦉

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Dragon Age Reverse Bang Info

Important Links:

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Artist signups are closed!

Writers signups are closed!

The collection is live for 2023! Go enjoy!

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Light Untiring

Summary: Seeing the entirety of the Kirkwall Chantry explode was… it was certainly something. He couldn't tell how it made him feel, just that his stomach got queasy looking at it too long. What he did know was that Cullen needed him, regardless of their roles in the Order. That made him feel secure— to be needed. He had always wanted that.

Rating: E Artist: PoppyCocklin (@lets-get-brave) Author: k9rage (@calicostorms)

This pairing inspires such huge deep feelings and this piece absolutely delivers on that, from the sumptious art to the decadent writing. Post chantry boom is such a fraught time for these templars and Carver finds a way to help Cullen through the complicated feelings through touch and tenderness and some dearly needed healthy kink. But will he be able to show his superior how much he truly cares? Go indulge yourself in this delicious dynamic and give this piece some love!

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Freedom's Promise

Summary: While Hawke is away with the Inquisition, Anders tries to distract himself from his worries by making himself useful in a nearby village. Justice helps — and begins to consider what his role in this world should be now that the mage rebellion seems to be out of his hands.

Rating: T Artist: lumienyx (@lumienyx) Author: ghostbunny (@pinkfadespirit)

This piece really indulges in the aftermath of it all. Anders and Hawke on the run after the boom, but Hawke has to help the inquisition while Anders and Justice stay in hiding and wait. How do you live in the uncertainty of your goal achieved? How does Justice find purpose in this new life? Go fall in love with freedom and open your heart to these two, then leave some love for all their hard work!

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All will be revealed on Halloween!

Craving some SPOOK? Does @lets-get-brave's haunting Merrill inspire thoughts of blood and demonic pacts? The price of memory? Obsession and desire? The reveal date for the Dragon Age Reverse Bang just so happens to be Halloween!

You can get into the spirit early and join us in a bone chilling collaboration over the summer to write a spooky story inspired by someone's beautiful art! Author signups are still open through the end of the month.

Sign up as an author here!

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Join the Discord!

Arist signups open on May 28th! Writer signups open on June 11th!

JOIN HERE: https://discord.gg/dfttDShQkx

Welcome to the Dragon Age Reverse Bang Discord! Join us and start to get to know your fellow participants before signups begin. Discord will be required for the event, there is no obligation for participants to use the event discord outside of checking in with the moderators and their partners. However, there are fun channels for socializing, sharing snippets for feedback, and general yelling encouragement along the way!

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Sometimes an image just INSPIRES you to write! That's what a reverse bang is all about - artists pitch an image and a story hook for writers to choose from. Artist/writer teams then work together to bring their shared vision to life.

Artist signups open THIS SUNDAY but you can join the Discord now! Check out our pinned post for the full schedule, rules, FAQ, and a link to join the discord!