#i love that crow is called crow

[siomdead]

Drawing crow from neon barbarian again bc hes so cutiepie

[floralhellscapedatv]

There is so much content in fandom regarding how Spite used to be Determination but I have a hot take here that I have been burning to share, here it is:

Spite is referred to/addressed multiple times as a spirit of determination, and crucially he does not correct this in the game. When Rowan addresses him as "Spirit of Determination" he's PUMPED, when Isabela introduces him in the Hall of Valor it's as "legendary Spirit of Determination, Spite!"

What I'm saying here is that Spite has always been Spite, and 'spite' is a type of determination. A subcategory, if you will. He is still a spirit of determination, just specifically determination as it manifests in the form of spite.

Taking this further, "demon" is a term that people in Thedas came up with to classify spirits they viewed negatively or as threats. So functionally, "demons" are just spirits that aren't benevolent or benign towards mortals, for whatever reason, whether they started out that way or were "corrupted" by circumstance/outside influence.

None of this is to say that Spite hasn't been traumatized or changed by his experiences, I think it's fairly obvious that he has, and not just in the Ossuary - I imagine living in an assassin's brain is going to have some impact on a being that is "susceptible to influence" (as Emmrich puts it) and could definitely explain Spite's being more inclined to solve problems with violence. But in spite of all this (see what I did there) from the very beginning Spite is remarkably cooperative for a so-called "demon." He makes an effort to understand and learn more about the world, he only ever takes control or lashes out in moments of intense frustration, he makes deals with Lucanis and adheres to them even when it would probably be easier to forcibly take him over, he actively bonds with other members of the team (Rook, Emmrich, Taash, Manfred) who bother to interact with him, he actively helps and shows concern for Lucanis and Rook even in situations that don't have anything to do with his own supposed goals. Spite didn't choose to be stuck in Lucanis, but he's determined to make things work (see what I did there again.)

Lucanis thinks he's making deals to appease Spite, Spite is actually making deals to appease Lucanis. And he's doing it because he feels whatever a spirit's equivalent of attachment is for him! The same thing that drew Manfred (Curiosity) to Emmrich, that drew the Spirit of Faith to Wynne all the way back in Origins, that draws the Wisps to Neve, etc. Lucanis is himself a human embodiment of determination, in at least the first half of the game that man is persevering on spite alone, and Spite loves that even if it means Lucanis is difficult as hell to reason with. Spite is frustrated that Lucanis keeps spiting him, but he also has to respect it. Game recognizes game.

[wanderingibon]

if you thought i'd introduce my rooksona with something epic and cool with immense lore... here's lucanis with cookie rook instead. i hope it captures the energy, and more

[exodykes]

Great campaign so far

[cybershock24601]

Viago and Teia getting a letter one day (technically it was addressed to just Teia but they were On again so they're reading it together. there's another addressed to Viago waiting in his room which he has not slept in for three days and probably won't find go back to for at least a week more) that says:

We're eloping to Nevarra and Lucanis is abdicating. Giving you a heads up because you're cool. Enjoy the fallout!

Best Regards, Rook and Lucanis Ingellvar

What follows this unceremonious departure from Antiva is a level of chaos rivaling even Zevran's reign of terror as all the Talons scramble to grab the empty seat Lucanis left behind to live his best life as a househusband. House Dellamorte that has limped along clinging to power through blood and cruelty finally falls and in the resulting chaos and confusion either Teia or Viago end up seizing the seat of the First Talon. They're not sure whether to thank Lucanis or strangle him for causing such upheaval. Lucanis is too happy spending his days baking bread and testing out new recipes to really care.

[vaguely-concerned]

from what I infer from some of his dialogue, my guess is that while lucanis hasn't had a proper relationship before he has had one night stands and short term flings. and -- listen, I know he's a dick and a menace and probably a hopeless case but please do still spare illario dellamorte a moment of your thoughts and pity for the role of incredulous yet intrepid wing man that he's all but certainly had to play on several occasions for that to happen. there are 100% people out there who were trying SO fucking hard to get no strings attached laid by this stupidly hot emotionally unavailable mysterious stranger who won't be in town for long without lucanis ever realizing it. people who would have remained tragically unlaid if illario weren't there to clue him in.

I'm just imagining Illario staring in pure dismay and disbelief at his dumbass of a cousin failing to pick up what someone isn't just putting down but scattering all over the floor like glittery confetti burning with a magnesium flame brightness to spell out 'SIR PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RAIL ME THIS IS AN OFFICIAL ENTHUSIASTIC INVITATION TO MY BED' and having to push him out the door after them like 'maker's breath sometimes i don't understand how you have the wits to grip the right end of a knife, lucanis, they were throwing themselves at you and you just stared at them in mild puzzlement until they gave up and went away go fucking GET THEM for the sake of my sanity if nothing else!!!'

[venice-1987]

obsessed with soren's nickname section on his wiki. It really just encompasses his whole characater cause you have things on there like "smort longpocket" and "Court jester" and then "The failed son" Like, hot damn, there is so much facet to this character.

[proffbon]

I don't know if there's a sufficient explanation hidden somewhere in the game or if all of this is just one big retcon, but for me the reason why Veilguard Crows seem different from what Zevran described is one part just different Houses handling their recruitment and training differently, and one part the Crow characters just acting normal despite the horrible shit that happened to them because they either don't know any better, have come from a worse background (cough Mien cough) or just re-contextualize it in their heads as necessary. Like that one friend who starts fondly reminiscing about something that happened to them in their childhood only for the other person to sit there thinking 'this is extremely traumatizing'.

[xinyuehui]

⁺‧₊˚ ཐི⋆ Where Drakeshadows Fall ⋆ཋྀ ˚₊‧⁺

[geekdom2005]

"Would Kaz have gone off on that kind of a mad dog tear if it had been Jesper with a knife stuck in his side"

-Jesper 'Kaz once called him Jordie' Fahey

I would like to think so Jes

[beetlethebug]

Spite confessing his favorite part of Emmrich is his crow's feet. because he and Lucanis are crows, and they show up most prominently when Emmrich smiles. and Spite likes it when Emmrich smiles. Which also means that Emmrich can sometimes catch Spite yelling things like, "Put our feet on his face, you idiot!" whenever they're around and Emmrich is visibly upset. It always gets a chuckle out of him (despite Lucanis' embarrassment), so Spite keeps doing it.

[mohntilyet]

let me be clear i like veilguard but it does suck that no one disapproves anymore outside of like. three choices. i want to be fighting for my life earning approval back again someone has GOT to hate my ass. i should be careful about party composition and companion reactions again. i miss tactically taking fenris out of the party before i'm nice to merrill like those were the days

[crossdressingdeath]

Fledgling Dartonia: Doesn't help when Viago walks by and casually tosses a perfect mark while not even looking. Fledgling Timetri: He was looking—straight into my eyes. Made me want to get it right.

Viago showing off for the fledglings is kind of a hilarious mental image, though. The whole concept of tossing the mark is a little funny in a charming sort of way (for people who missed what that is the Crows apparently have specially made paint ball things that if thrown exactly right will leave the Crows' symbol on whatever they're tossed at because it's more efficient and dramatic than painting it or having a simpler icon I guess), but the image of Viago tossing a perfect one while looking a fledgling dead in the eye is delightful.

[sleep-nurse]

btw here's a clearer (old concept) drawing of who i called ''lore spoilers''

[mockerycrow]

not really a request but do you have any thoughts about how Gaz would act if he were jealous? I usually see hcs about it with ghost, soap, and price but never with gaz

this is not roommate!gaz specific — slight nsfw under the cut. (gn!reader)

hmm, i think Gaz would be the type to be silently jealous. I think Gaz has a lot of emotions that he’s good at controlling and leveling out—i’m trying to display that in my roommate!gaz series where he feels it heavily at first, but he finds ways to either suppress it all, or he finds ways to healthily level it out.

I don’t see Gaz as an insecure man; he isn’t jealous because he’s afraid he’s going to lose you, and of course this man doesn’t “own” you.. However, the way his chest tightens and his metaphorical tail wags hard when you wear his clothes (especially w/ his name on it) does suggest that he is.. protective in a way. Gaz hates the word possessive, it implies he owns you—he firmly believes you are your own person—but there’s something little creature inside of him that wants to keep you to himself selfishly.

Alas, he knows this isn’t humanly possible! So, Gaz instead lets himself simmer and stew in his own emotions for a little while, a mini pity party for himself you could say. I think the most he would outwardly show is jealousness is through being a bit snarky/snippy on accident (with lots of apologies later), or through sex. you would definitely have to expect more bruises and hickeys, maybe even a bite mark or two—and perhaps he would ask the same of you!

Overall, Gaz is a jealous person but he knows how to control it and not to impose it onto you imo :-)

[kazscrows]

Kaz finally picked the lock on this video.

Bless Akira Sky for this masterpiece ✨