#i think this is specifically blue and purple rook sorry to red rooks for the erasure

[officialedelgard]

every solas & rook conversation is just this

[felassan]

John Epler in the BioWare Discord (August 7th, again) -

User: "Since the dialogue wheel is coming back, will our choices set our Rook as diplomatic/humorous/aggressive with varying tone and voice lines similar to Hawke being able to be blue/purple/red?" John: "Not to the same degree - we want to give you the freedom to play your Rook differently depending on who they're talking to (you might be kinder to your companions and brusque with authority figures, for example), but your tone choices will have an impact within a conversation and, sometimes, with specific characters across multiple conversations." --- User: "I have to ask: how muscular can we make the elves?" John: "Reasonably so. You won't be making any massive bodybuilders but like... Timothy Olyphant?" User: "As a follow up what about humans and qunari? Quite muscular a la arnold or big viking type? Or not so much that lvl?" John: "Larger lineages (Qunari, esp) are bigger by default so the upper bounds are going to be bigger, but for modeling and animation we did want to put some limits on it. But your Rook can look pretty reasonably muscled, regardless of lineage choice." --- User: "Are there any time-sensitive quests (in terms of gameplay time, that will fail automatically if not addressed in a timely manner), and if there are please tell me they're at least indicated as such in some way?" John: "There are quests that can go away and technically 'fail' if you don't address them - but, to be VERY clear, this is not an in-game timer, but rather as you progress the game's story forward. That said, we do try to sign post them as much as possible." --- User: "Does Rook ever get the choice to cuss?" John: "Yes. You'll know when you're doing it, and we leave it up to you to make the choice, but sometimes, cursing is exactly what the situation demands."

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User: "Does the bioware team read the other channels and if so do they think we're unhinged or endearing?" John: "Little of column A, little of column B. But I mean, I've been online for 27 years, the internet has ruined me as much as anyone." --- User: "all the Rooks we've seen so far are wearing purple, please tell me we dont have to wear purple" John: "Everyone else can wear whatever colour they want but you, specifically, must always wear purple." --- User: "All the games have had unique faction symbols for our protagonist (Warden, Champion of Kirkwall, Inquisition) I assume there will be one for the Veilguard Will the symbol for it get released before the game or is this something that will be revealed in-game/after it’s launched?" John: "Every faction has their own symbol - including the Veilguard themselves! You may have noticed it in some of the art out there." --- John: "As a general comment - one thing I want to be super clear on - even as creative director there are things I can say, and things we're not ready to talk about. I'd rather spend my time answering what I can instead of a dozen 'sorry I can't talk about that yet' - especially since this channel is on slow mode." --- User: "There are blood effects in combat after Rook hits an enemy. And I think a developer shared images of the blood effects on hit after the reveal. Will characters be covered in blood or other environmental effects? Like getting wet from walking in puddles or muddy from running on dirt?" John: "There are environmental effects that persist on characters, depending on the environment you're traversing. They're subtle, but they're there!" --- User: "how many tattoos can we choose from? are there also full bodied ones too?" John: "I don't know the exact number, but there are quite a few. Some are full body as well, though you have control over colours and opacity on a more granular basis."

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User: "Of the zones/areas revealed what was the most challenging to design?" John: "Each has its own unique challenges. Arlathan seems simple because - well, it's a forest, right? But what about Arlathan makes it different than places you've been before? How does it fit into the established lore? Minrathous is a different kettle of fish because we've talked about it extensively and in a way that meant it HAD to be grander and more impressive than anything we've built before, which can be a tall order. The team did a fantastic job on all the areas, though." --- User: "which faction has the best fashion, in your opinion?" John: "Crows. Largely because 'black leather and feathers' isn't a look I could pull off in the real world but I am glad my Rook can." --- John: "Alright folks. I've gotta head back to work, but please keep asking questions and I'll answer what I can as soon as I can!"

[source: the official BioWare Discord]

There was also this question and answer:

User: "Can we name our saves like in Origins?" John: "I had to double check because I was about 95% sure on the answer, but also, I've been on this project for its entirety and sometimes I remember features that we had to cut (or never actually built) - yes. You can name your saves to reduce confusion."

but the answer may have now been deleted.

[lovelyyandereaddictionpoint]

Yandere Vil x POC reader x Yandere Rook

Small-townsecretcult AU

Vils the mayor

Rooks the sheriff

And your everyone's mama

The town of Pomefiore

It's that typically white town that's definitely dealing with the occult

Picking off travelers or even troublesome citizens judged by the aforementioned

Not too fond of technology

Tight knit community

It's a cult leaders dream

When you show up from the city looking for some more down to Earth living

You get sent to the small town of Pomefiore

And for awhile the conditioned community believes that your the next victim helper in their ritual

Only to be shocked when Vil and Rook call it off

These two as their positions would suggest practically rule the town

So their word is law

With the assurance that they'd keep an eye on you, you are reluctantly accepted

Now whether your vocal and abrasive about being treated differently

Or even quietly taking the discrimination

You'll grow on the people eventually

And sooner than you'll know it

It's like you've always been apart of them

"Oh (Y/n) would you be q dear and watch little Nelson for me? Aw thanks!"

"Great harvest this year eh (Y/n)!"

"You're looking divine, as per usual (Y/n)!"

Sharing your culture with the lot of the town allows for the unusual open mind

As you become the home base for food that they just don't make

Or even discipline because some of these parents just can't or won't reign their children in

Either way everyone relies on you for advice insight and just to be the kind of person you can be friends with

Now about the two men in question

Right off the bat these two stop any all 'helping' sacrificing you could do because they remember you

Back when they were in highschool they had a shared obsession over you

What ever you were doing they had to watch from the sidelines

So popular and praised they knew it would be foolish of them to try and court you then

But now in a town they ruled they'd be stupid not to

So they are the faces of the pomefiore welcome wagon

"Bonsoir, moi layubov! No one gave you any trouble, I hope!"

"I'd personally like to assure you that I can handle any and all issues you have. So please be a good babe and trust me."

Now the actual culture behavior in the town is the matching accessories among family houses

Now it's not so obvious that they are exactly the same but they're matching patterns and colors

If you do notice and ask the people they'll change the topic or make up some excuse about 'being cute'

It's really a calling card for their position in the cult

Like patchwork and green for neckties and hair pieces are average followers

Polka dots and pink for bracelets and socks are specific jobs

Red with stripes for belts and chokers

And solid colors purple and blue accessories with a crown embroidered on it

And guess who are the only two who have that symbol

You are the only one exempt from this rule

It is an unspoken vow that you should be kept completely oblivious to their activities

So when they start meeting up for those "church services" someone's occupying your time

Whether it's little troublemaker Nelson or Old lady Jenson who need babysitting just someone able to keep tabs on you

Speaking of "church services" the all knowing is Epel Fulmeier

Training priest by day

Head of rituals by night

He is much more lucid and regretful about the many lives he's helped take

And when he realizes you aren't going to be one of them he wants to inform you

But your beauty queen hound dog and the hunter are avid in keeping him in his place

"Ohh Father Epel, you seem to have been speeding once again seems like you'll need to have a talk with the mayor."

"I'm only doing what's best for you. And I'd hate to have found you…'a cheater.'"

"I-i'm sorry, just a lapse in judgement. I only wanted to beat you someday."

"Hmm. I appreciate your vigor, but don't think it saves you from punishment."

In their town the word cheater is used quite differently

A cheater in the town of Pomefiore is a traitor

Someone who has broken away from their…beliefs or someone who attempts to hinder in their…practices

You would notice this when you would play with the children

"Hehe he I win!"

"Not fair!"

"Nathan that is cheating."

"A-are y-you c-calling me a cheater? BUT I'M A GOOD BOY! PLEASE DON'T!"

"Okay okay you're not a cheater it's okay shhh shhh!"

It's a heavy word for any who know what's actually going on

You'll ask questions sure

but Vil and Rook are more than happy to answer

"O mi amour I'm so happy your here to stay!"

"Quite obviously fate has brought you to our town. So I expect you to listen."

[birooksun]

I was tagged by the incredible @lobsterquadriille

Rules: Tag 20 people

The Last:

1. Drink: diet pepsi

2. Phone Call: pharmacy

3. Text message: my mom

4. Song you listened to: Cheshire Kitten (we’re all mad here) by SJ Tucker

5. Time you cried: pft, last night

Have you:

6. Dated someone twice: Nope

7. Kissed someone and regretted it: Dated someone and regretted it

8. Been cheated on: Suspected but never proven

9. Lost someone special: Multiple times

10. Been depressed: Major Depressive Disorder here!

11. Gotten drunk and thrown up: Once. After 10 shots of vodka. I wanted to test my limits and didn’t black out until after shot 10.

List 3 Favourite Colours:

12. Purple

13. Blue

14. Red

In the last year, have you…

15. Made new friends: yes? I think so?

16. Fallen out of love: Nope

17. Laughed until you cried: Yes.

18. Found out someone was talking about you: Not yet?

19. Met someone who changed you: Yes

20. Kissed someone on your FB list: I’m engaged to someone on my FB list, lol

GENERAL

21. How many Facebook friends do you know in real life: Fuck if I know

22. Do you have any pets: A bitchy cat

23. Do you want to change your name: Probably. Getting my last name changed. (Thank god) I’d like to change my name, but I’m used to it no matter how much I can’t stand it.

24. What did you do for your last birthday: Nothing. I had group therapy and was stressed out from starting a new job the next day after having the last one torn out from under me.

25. What time did you get up: 10.30

26. What were you doing at midnight last night: Playing Don’t Starve

27. Name something you can’t wait for: Hearing back on a job offer

28. When was the last time you saw your mom: Saturday

29. What is one thing you wish you could change in your life: A job that lets me afford life. Or even just afford a movie night once a month instead of constant worry over bills.

30. What are you listening to right now: Northernlion playing Binding of Issac. Also my child throwing a tantrum because he doesn’t want the carrots put away. (He dumped out the bag, he doesn’t need a full bag on his plate)

31. Have you ever talked to a person named Tom: Yes

32. Something that is getting on your nerves: My new general manager and her attitude. 

33. Most visited website: Fanfiction.net

34. Mole/s: Nope

35. Mark/s: Too many to count from self harm, a few birthmarks, a scarred back from getting chicken pox twice, and stretch marks. Also my legs & feet are covered in bruises.

36. Childhood dream: To be a teacher

37. Hair colour: Uh... a mix of browns with some blonde popping up? I call it “Too poor to re-color my hair for now”

38. Long or short hair: Long, it’s mid back now

39. Do you have a crush on someone: I suppose no.

40. What do you like about yourself: My awesomely shaped eyes.

41. Piercings: Ears

42. Blood type: AB+

43. Nicknames: Case or Rook

44. Relationship status: Taken

45. Zodiac: Cusp actually. Gemini/Cancer

46. Pronouns: She/Her

47. Favourite TV show/s: Good question. I haven’t watched a show in ages. I tried getting into Gotham, but watching it makes me want to yell at the tv. Because the show feels like “Gordon/Bruce no!” “Gordon/Bruce yes!”

48. Tattoos: Nothing for now

49. Right or left hand: Both actually

50. Surgery: I had an Endoscopy back in 2013?

51. Hair dyed a different colour: Since I was 12

52. Sports: Martial arts

53. Vacation: nope

54. Shoes: Work boots and purple boots

55. Eating: nothing right now

56. Drinking: diet pepsi

57. I’m about to: chop my foot off because they are both numb and tingling.

58. Waiting for: Fuck if I know.

59. Want: A day without my mental illness?

60. Get married: In November

61. Career: Hahahahahahaha. 

WHICH IS BETTER:

62. Hugs or kisses: hugs.

63. Lips or eyes: eyes.

64. Shorter or taller: taller

65. Older or younger: older

66. Nice arms or nice stomach: arms

67. Sensitive or loud: Sensitive

68. Hook up or relationship: relationship

69. Troublemaker or hesitant: Either works

HAVE YOU EVER:

70. Kissed a stranger: Nope

71. Drank hard liquor: Yup

72. Lost glasses/contact lenses: Once at work I put them down because I was having a bad headache that was blurring my vision. Then when it receded I couldn’t see well enough to find them. I had to recruit a coworker.

73. Turned someone down: They got my gender wrong, so yeah.

74. Sex on the first date: nope!

75. Broken someone’s heart: Somehow I broke their heart even when they dumped me?

76. Had your heart broken: So so much

77. Been arrested: Nope!

78. Cried when someone died: Yes

79. Fallen for a friend: yeah

DO YOU BELIEVE IN:

80. Yourself: hahahahahaha

81. Miracles: fuck no

82. Love at first sight: no, attraction at first sight? Yeah

83. Santa Claus: no.

84. Kiss on the first date: That varies from person to person.

OTHER:

85. Current best friend: I’m not even sure I have friends. 

86. Eye colour: Dark brown

87. Favourite movie: Sorry, you’re going to have to be more specific with that.

I’m gonna tag like 10 people instead of 20, ok?

@multifandom-dumbass, @edwxrdnxgma, @celiaequus,@inglenook-corvidae, @arkhamcitysirens, @ghostea, @riddlebat, @batmanrogues, @canadian-riddler, @acapelladitty