#gordon blackwall

[asparklethatisblue]

Dorian, a known necromancer…

The one school of magical medicine where you do not need to hurry

[lavellanvibes]

💕💕

[bisexualalistairtheirin]

I'm actually so glad Blackwall is finally getting his flowers as the best written companion (do not @ me) from Inquisition and that more people are playing his romance (banger after banger) and I guess I get why the 20somethings that played it when it came out and weren't interested are now 30somethings and more willing to give him a chance. It's sorta natural, ain't it?

[a-whiff-of-a-dream]

not to go nuts on main BUT BLACKWALLS LETTER TO THE INQUISITOR???????? HELLOOOO????

[rimbaudthursday]

so do you think any any of the wardens in the inquisition knew that blackwall was just pulling shit out his ass the whole time. i must be going crazy because i can't sense the blight at all in that guy?? but that's gordon blackwall like the gordon blackwall. i mean who would fake that sort of thing. no its definitely just that corypheus guy messing with my head again right? right??? the absolute balls on this man even after the inquisition gets a bunch of grey wardens to keep the lie up. i don't even like blackwall that much but the concept of him is so hilarious to me. truly what a man

[certifiedbundleofsticks]

rest in peace blackwall you would have loved candy necklaces

[midmorninggrey]

And another DADWC prompt because they're fun, for your Loran: a description of your OC by someone who hates them? Or perhaps your OC overheard while drunk :D

They are fun! And thanks for prompting for my Warden OC Loran tonight.

For some context: Loran was a Grey Warden in the Order before the Fifth Blight/DAO. (And he's one of my favorites to write, honestly, even in bite-sized nuggets.)

@dadrunkwriting VEILGUARD - Character mention, no spoilers

A letter found in the Weisshaupt library, between pages of an ancient text recounting Fourth Blight:

Gordon, I have come to except this type of reckless, insubordinate behavior from city rabble like Amari. From you, it is an unwelcome surprise. You had an impeccable record, both with Weisshaupt and in Orlais. Recruits who complete their training under your command are among the most capable Wardens in the Order. They say your name with respect and admiration. There can still be a path to Weisshaupt for you, as we discussed. The duty of a Grey Warden is for men of honor. You and I are such men. Amari continues to prove himself to be little more than a boy. I ask you, as a friend and as a Warden, to think carefully on the company you keep. Jowin

Words carved into a table in one of Weisshaupt’s kitchens. The initials are carved by different hands. One has dug his letter neatly into the wood, constructing a ‘B’ out of all straight lines, while the other cut fast, perhaps with a sharper knife.

CLIMB THE LADDER GET OFF MY BACK LA GB

[meglish]

They named him “Gordon Blackwall” because someone misheard “Warden Blackwall” right??

[tavtiers]

A hypothetical god tier for Blackwall from Dragon Age: the Knight of Blood.

A Knight of Blood is among those who use paths, drive, and passion. They are motivated by themselves to utilize connection. (x) The Knight of Blood puts on a front to hide an insecurity and has a strong sense of responsibility. (x) They are the Defender Promised, defined by guarded connection. (x) Their opposite is the Page of Breath. Their inverse is the Rogue of Breath. They share their personality with the Prince of Doom. The Knight of Blood would quest on a planet similar to the Land of Haze and Blood, reigned over by Hera (Goddess of Marriage Vows) or Prometheus (The Titan rebel who was chained to a mountain for giving fire to man). They would rise to ascension on the wings of mosquitoes. (x)(x)(x)

[rhysintherain]

Do you think Thom knew Blackwall's first name was Gordon when he took over his identity?

Because I'm picturing the first time he runs into another Grey Warden. He's nervous that they'll see right through him, or know the real Blackwall and realise he's not it.

But what he hasn't figured out yet is that Grey Wardens are so spread out across Thedas that a solid chunk of them have maybe met 2 times, and even more only know each other by reputation.

So he introduces himself, braces to be called out as a fraud, and instead gets "aayyy, Warden Gorden! I've heard of you! Didn't you used to work with Renley out in Ferelden?"

Anyway. My pet theory is that Blackwall mostly hangs out alone less because he's worried about being found out and more because if he hears another 'Warden Gordon' joke he's going to snap.

[hungee-boy]

i am gonna say it was kind of hamfisted with every warden character referenced in the weisshaupt library but i did cry at the ostagar joining chalice and mention of kristoff's writings

[felassan]

Note: Silverite Wings of Valor

"Silverite Wings of Valor Not all stories must end in sacrifice. For an act of selfless bravery and on the recommendation of Alisse Fontaine, Commander of the Grey, we award the Silverite Wings of Valor to Warden Gordon Blackwall. Where seven of our own might have perished, all now live."

A reference to Warden-Constable Gordon Blackwall - the man who recruited Thomas Rainier - and his heroism after the Fifth Blight, from the Library at Weisshaupt Fortress.

[lavellanvibes]

You make me feel like springtime

[lagunapoint]

Veilguard is nice. Cool interactions, great romances, excellent graphics, excellent combat. I love flashy slashers, so it worked for me. But wraps up in a blanket of sadness at some point, it becomes clear that I kind of like it, but the little elf Inquisitor inside me misses Inquisition, which was completely forgotten in this new part :( I don’t miss the circles and the templars, I miss the little details that built the atmosphere. I’m not saying they should’ve made Inquisition 2. I like the new story, but it would’ve been great to find more little details and Easter eggs. Yeah, it was cool to find the note about Gordon Blackwall. Why didn’t they add more things like that? For a new player, it’s new info and world expansion, and for us, it’s just nice.

But the reason for my post is that yesterday, I got blown away by this fresco.

Here’s Trespasser, the conclave, the rebellion, the ancient elves, Solas, the qunari, the wolf, magister Alexius (?????), the creation of the breach why am I whining if it’s right here- Inquisition? But you know where this fresco was? In the ass of Minrathous. I’m not sure many people would have the patience to get through that quest to this fresco. And if they do, it’s super easy to miss, just by flicking the camera too fast, because this fresco is BEHIND A DOOR hahaha, and because it’s dark! Anyway, because of this drawing, I’ve been whining all morning and floating around like a storm cloud above my keyboard.

So. We’ve got the qunari next to Solas, but there’s not even a hint of the Inqui. I don’t know, maybe the second qunari is supposed to be the Inquisitor? What a load of crap. Okay. How do you draw the Inqui here if everyone’s is different? Just add the Anchor? Didn’t we have enough Anchor symbolism in Inquisition? Where is the Inquisitor? Why add such an important moment (SOLAVELLANS, I’M HORRIFIED) and not include the Inqui?

And now let’s play riddles. Up top there are pieces of frescoes from the Skyhold rotunda. First there’s the tevinter magister from the third fresco of Solas, which appears after choosing the Templars or the mages. If you choose the mages, Solas paints two versions of the future, and at the center is a magister - Alexius, since he’s a key figure in that storyline. And now this magister is painted on the wall of the Minrathous. Is it the same magister? Alexius? Why is he here :( Or has this image now become a generalized representation of 'bad magisters'? Either way, there are even some long-forgotten magister, but no details that would hint at the key character - the Inquisitor. Was this really not that important all this time? 🥲  A reference to the temple of mythal and part of the fresco about the explosion at the conclave, the creation of the breach, and the wolf, black, with no white elements, as part of the conclave fresco. The absence of the second wolf on the right - it’s just empty lore imao It’s probably unlikely, but could this drawing here be meaningless? Maybe someone just added elements they liked? It reminds me of a podcast where the words of Solas and Elio’s ritual were the lyrics to the song 'I Am The One,' which played during the sex scenes in Origins. I didn’t know whether to laugh or focus.

In general I’m satisfied and unsatisfied at the same time. Can someone share their thoughts on this drawing with me, please? Or on all of this eh? <3

The frescos from Skyhold

[maintitle]

I love how Veilguard adds just enough information to Thom's backstory that it adds to the hilarity of his situation. Here is a man that was so filled with regret that he watched a good man die, and took on his full identity in order to try and live up to his ideal and by extension escape the bloodied hands of his past. He became Blackwall in name to be an ideal, and he wore that with a false pride that gave him a reason to live... but as proud as he was of the name Blackwall, he simply couldn't take it one extra step and refer to himself as the Warden's first name. For all of Thom's respect for Blackwall, he simply COULD NOT go by the name of Gordon. That was his line. And who can blame him?

[yourworsttotebag]

Blackwall-mancers are probably familiar with the scene where you hook up in the stables and when you wake up he's already gone. But the option where you choose not to be alone with him is sort of hysterical because you're sitting next to each other in the tavern and he just suddenly vanishes mid conversation like he's Batman and you're Commisioner Gordon 😭