#icarus lavellan

[skyholdscribe]

you ever think about. how solas is willing to kill anyone for his plans, even friends that were at his side for thousands of years, and most probably a friended inquisitor if it came down to it. and he does this by shutting off his brain and viewing everyone as a pawn on a chessboard (with great regret)

yet i wonder if lavellan was the one standing in front of him and his goal, if he could hurt her. if she’s the only one he loves more than his guilt could hurt him, the only one he could never view as a pawn, the one who throws his plans onto chaos each time and changes everything, id wonder how he’d short circuit.

id wonder if he’d yell at her to leave, try to physically move or restrain her with magic but never ever hurt her. if it’s not a choice he can make. if it all came down to her or his world, i wonder how he’d crumple, resorting to begging, “vhenan, please”

if she had gone to talk to him instead of varric, i wonder if it would’ve gone very differently

[shivunin]

Three-Song Playlists

Rules: Compile three-song playlists for as many OCs as you can/would like to

Thank you for the tag @greypetrel! Like you, I am linking the full playlist in case anyone would like to listen to them c: The songs are in no particular order.

Tagging @star--nymph @zenstrike @daggerbean @ndostairlyrium @dungeons-and-dragon-age @inquisimer @idolsgf @dreadfutures @bitchesofostwick @vakarians-babe @jtownnn @nightwardenminthara @brother-genitivi and anyone who loves music (Please recommend music to me!! I love hearing new songs!!)

Arianwen Tabris (🗡️)

I Spit On Your Grave by ZAND (Spit your blood into my cup and then I'll gulp you down)

Trigger Finger by Coyote Kid (Bloodstains on a kitchen knife/ it wasn't made for this, but I know how to improvise)

Praying Mantis by Jazz Alonso (If I show my teeth, I must be hungry/ in you go, baby)

Maria Hawke (✨)

Nobody Wants to Be Alone by Christian Reindl, Atrel (When you strain your eyes to see the light, I won't be far behind/ Cause it's better in the dark when you're a friend of mine)

Champion by Fall Out Boy (I'm just young enough to still believe, but young enough not to know what to believe in)

Gracias a la Vida by Mercedes Sosa (Me ha dado la risa y me ha dado el llanto/ Así yo distingo dicha de quebranto/ Los dos materiales que forman mi canto)

Emmaera Lavellan (✉️)

Every Other Love Song by MALINDA (So good at explaining/ at finding the right words/ but when I look at you, I fail)

No Choir by Florence + the Machine (If tomorrow it's all over/ at least we had it for a moment/ Oh, darling, things seem so unstable/ but for a moment we were able to be still)

Comfort by Deb Talan (If you can't remember a better time/ you can have mine)

Elowen Lavellan (🌱)

Overture III/Awake by Sleeping at Last (Today, I'll survive/ tomorrow, make sense of my life)

Soap by The Oh Hellos (I don't know I've seen a thing grow/ without an open coat/ not without a softness showing)

Queen of Nothing by The Crane Wives (Isn't this what you wanted? Time sure feels like it's running out/ Just finish what you started/ Queen of nothing, wearing such a heavy crown)

Salshira Lavellan (🍂)

punchline by KiNG MALA (I'm having a great time/being the punchline to my own joke)

Dutch by Dessa (Love is like liquor/ it burns when it moves you/ Far as I figure/ there's nobody fireproof)

Mean It by K.Flay (So when I say I love you, I want to mean it/ Cause I say a lot of things that I don't mean)

Tavitha (Tav) (🌤️)

Can't Cheat Death by The Ballroom Thieves (There are two things I know for sure: I will be free, I will be free, I will be free/ and you can't cheat death)

Greener by Anju, Uliya (You reached inside and took the parts you wanted out/ maybe you forgot/ you can take what I have, but I grow something better back)

Dancing Plague of 1518 by mollyofgeography(Make room to hold a want that's weighted/shapeshift to sate it/ 'til my head knows my heart betrayed it)

Jesse Shepard (☄️)

Machine Heart by Icarus (You've been looking for some kind of savior/ you created me and turned me into you/ to make me last a lifetime)

Glitter & Gold by Barns Courtney (Do you walk in the shadow of men who sold their lives to a dream? Do you ponder the manner of things in the dark?)

Rusty Cage by Johnny Cash (You wired me awake and hit me with a hand of broken nails...but I'm gonna break my rusty cage and run)

[spookyboywhump]

sorry i am late to the music party bc i was busy. i shall contribute anyway.

the oh hellos are really good. they do irish folk style music, and i know you’ve most likely definitely listened to soldier poet king but the entire dear wormwood album is fantastic, plus a couple of their more recent singles are really good too

always always always have to rep my girl mxmtoon, she’s my absolute favorite artist. her songs are all pretty chill, my favorite album is dawn and dusk, but rising is has a couple bangers as well. my favorite songs as of rn are fever dream, show and tell, and kaleidoscope

i found this band called picture me broken and their songs?? are really good??? dearest (i’m so sorry) and forevermore are my favorites

as for individual songs: hello to hyde by scarlet room, lent by autoheart, icarus and apollo by ripto, lavellan’s lament by the dread halla tavern, idk if i’m a boy by blue foster, curses by the crane wives, and little jars of blood by baby bugs

if u want anymore feel free to msg me :3

BESTIE SO MUCH GOOD TASTE HERE ✨

I have listened to a little bit of the oh hellos, I do enjoy that kinda folk sound of music I think it’s so fun. ALSO HELLO TO HYDE AND LENT YEEESSSS

[shutupaboutandraste]

hi and welcome to DWC :). how about 'Sweltering' from the summer prompt list, for Iron Bull/Cullen or Bull/Cullen/Lavellan? thank you!

Thank you! I was super excited to do the second because I haven’t gotten to write my Lavellan yet so thank you again!

Words: 970

Pairing: Bull/Cullen/Lavellan

For @dadrunkwriting 

Fuck. Ferelden. Summers. 

Growing up in the wilds of the Free Marches, Icarus Lavellan was used to warmth, but this humidity was absolute misery. Stripped of his shirt and trousers, down to just his smallclothes, Icarus was still sweating buckets, unable to escape the sweltering heat. When he had chosen Elgar’nan’s vallaslin when he came of age, he had told the Keeper that it was because he wanted the sun to always shine on him. Now, he’d just kill for rain. 

Sweat beat down his neck as he untied his pinned back hair, taking the small bit of leather to tie it up in a loose bun to keep his locks off of his neck. A fan sat on the chess board next to him, but he didn’t have the will to pick it up and fan himself off. Instead he just groaned, letting his legs dangle over the edge of the chair. To be honest, he was hiding. His nature was prone to shyness and for anyone to see him like this, he would be greatly embarrassed. 

“Boss, you feelin’ okay?” Except for that voice. 

Icarus groaned, looking up to see Bull and Cullen-- who was still in his full commander regalia because he was insane apparently-- appear, most likely to play a game of chess. Not most likely. Obviously. Since Icaurs was taking up a chair at the chess table, taking up a chair. 

“Do you think if I cast Winter’s Grasp on myself I’ll get cooler?” he asked. 

“You’ll get ice burn,” said Cullen, “I saw it happen to a mage at Kinloch once.” 

Instead of replying, Icarus just sunk lower into the seat. Bull snort, finding the other’s discomfort funny apparently. Icarus thought of himself as rarely irritable, but he certainly preferred the colder months. This was a nightmare. Much to his chagrin, Bull scooped him up. The Qunari was sticky with sweat. Upon closer inspection, Cullen was also dripping from the heat. 

His dear commander was always so firm on staying prim and proper. And Bull was always so warm, fenedhis. A lithe hand shoved at Bull’s chest trying to pull away, but he felt weak in the heat. Eventually, he simply gave up, slumping into overly warm arms. Sweat wafted into his nose, which curled up instinctively. Everyone reeked of sweat today, he was sure he was just as bad. 

“It’s too hot to play out here,” announced Bull, “And, Commander, you’re gonna get heat stroke if you stay in that any longer. And as much as I love gettin’ you out of those clothes--” 

Cullen’s face flushed a bright red, “Bull!” It had already been fairly pink from the heat, but now he was cherry colored from his forehead down to his neck. 

“--we should probably find a place that’s cool.” 

Icarus shifted uncomfortably, “The...The cells right? It’s cooler underground.” 

Bull smiled, “Hey, now that’s thinking.” And it was probably just what Bull was thinking.

The three men headed across the fields of Skyhold, watching everyone deal with the heat in their own way. Many of the soldiers had stripped down to their smalls, armor sitting nearby in case of an emergency. Cassandra had seemingly disappeared from her usual post, but that was most likely in her own search for a place to stay cool. Dorian was sitting the the shade with a book, sitting in a loose fitting undershirt and light trousers. He gave them a wave as they passed before going back to his reading. 

Once they were finally down beneath Skyhold, Bull wandered until he found a room where they stored food. While still on the warmer side, it was certainly degrees cooler than it was outside. Sitting down, Bull carefully laid Icarus down on the ground. Which, much to his delight, was blissfully cool. A low, please moan came from the back of his throat as he curled up happily. A low, rumbled laugh escaped Bull, “Easy there, kadan, I’ve got a chess game to play. Can’t get distracted now.” Icarus groaned, covering his face shyly. He knew exactly what Bull was implying and it was still far too hot. 

Cullen had pulled off his wrap and chestplate until he was down to a sleeved undershirt and trousers. Bull snorted as they began to set up the board, but Cullen didn’t heed him any mind. It hardly mattered that he had sweat through the layers-- he didn’t need to get anymore naked. They were playing chess. He was in no mood to repeat losing all his clothes again. 

“Commander,” said Bull, “For every knight or rook I take, you’re taking off your clothes.” 

Cullen scoffed, “I will not.” 

Icarus laughed softly, “You should. It adds to the stakes, doesn’t it?” 

“Inquisitor!” he scolded softly. Usually more shy, Cullen realized that the heat must have finally gotten to his head. Or, perhaps, and far more likely, Icarus didn’t want him to get over heated and suffer. Instead of replying, Icarus gave Cullen a very kind weak smile. Beneath its weight, Cullen buckled, “Alright.. But only if you do the same.” 

“Ha! Now, we’re talking,” Bull all but cheered, “Hey, whoever gets a checkmate should be able to take off Boss’ underwear.” 

A small hand smacked the side of Bull’s knee, soft and weary with exhaustion, “No.” 

Bull broke down into laughter, pressing a kiss to the top of Icarus’ head. As if in protest, Icarus scooted his way to Cullen’s side of the board. A gentle hand came down to gently stroke at the side of his hand. Though it was a bit prideful, Cullen allowed himself a smirk of victory as he let his fingers soothe the Inquisitor. Bull, despite everything, smiled fondly at the two of them. 

Cullen set his last pawn down gently, “Shall we begin?”

[remington-zero]

i just wanted you to know that i adopted some mystery snails for my fish tank and their names are eremes, icarus, and daisy :>

icarus is apprehensive about the mystery aspect of the snails

i hope you and the snails are doing well!! i’m touched that you named them after my kids ;; thank you for telling me

[solsthiems]

TAERON AMELL

Icarus - Bastille || Grey Warden - Raney Shockne, Elizaveta, Nick Stoubis || Daniel In The Den - Bastille || Run Boy Run - Woodkid || Sleep - My Chemical Romance || Alone Together - Fall Out Boy || When the Day Met the Night - Panic! At The Disco || The Kids Aren't Alright - My Chemical Romance || King and Lionheart - Of Monsters and Men

inspired mainly by @dalishious and a couple other people I used this to make some spotify GIFs of Taeron based off his playlist!

Taeron Amell - Diana Hawke - Killian Lavellan

[apostatehobolife]

“You and your words, obsessed with your legacy...” 

                     “You have torn it all apart, I’m watching it burn.”

[dreadfutures]

Happy Friday! How about the poem "Musee des Beaux Arts" by W.H. Auden for Ixchel Lavellan & Varric?? It's been my favorite poem for ages and I'd love to see what you do with it!

When I got this, I was so enamored! I had actually just gone to the Getty and seen the art that inspired this poem, and *also* some art that was inspired *by* this poem!

For anyone unfamiliar with the poem, Auden is taking us on a tour of a number of famous paintings depicting tragedies of all kinds -- and particularly, art that shows tragedy in the background, such as this one of Icarus falling to his death as a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment in the background of this fisherman's day.

And with that, here’s a 100 word fill for @dadrunkwriting !

-:-:-

The crash of armor was drowned out by the roar of the crowd. To her right and left, Ixchel's drunken companions jumped to their feet, roaring and waving in excitement as their bets paid off. But Ixchel remained seated as the messenger whispered to her an update from the front.

Ventus had fallen—again. And the losses were worse than she could have imagined.

The messenger disappeared into the crowd, leaving Ixchel adrift in the tumult of celebration. She looked around, dizzied, and at a loss for what to do.

Until Varric lay his hand on her shoulder.

"How bad?"

[impossible-rat-babies]

oc info

thank you for the tag @starrypawz​! im going to tag: @arlathen, @curiousstrawberry, @moon-sugar, @atomirotta, @lvllns, @mareserenitatis, @bitchesofostwick, @cullenvhenan, @lavellane, @solasan, @omorningstar, @darksprawn, @bitterotter, @vixenlesbian, @sexysideoftheforce, @dep-yo-tee and anyone else who wants to do this!

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GENERAL name: pollux bixby alias(es): sidestep, icarus, loads of different fake names gender/pronouns: nonbinary! (he/him) age: around 31 years old, give or take. his ID says 13 november 1987 place of birth: somewhere in nevada spoken languages: english, spanish, mandarin, cantonese and french. most people only know he speaks english and spanish though sexual orientation: pansexual? probably just self described as queer occupation: former independent hero, but “retired” now/doing small freelance tech work

APPEARANCE eye colour: grey hair colour: red height: around 5 foot even (152cm) scars and burns: yes, many scars overweight/underweight: underweight

FAVOURITE colors: pale teals, purples, yellows. music genre: 80′s and 90′s music + smooth jazz movie genre: he likes foreign films and like. action ones that keep his attention tv show: not really a tv watcher, but he likes the news for background sound. enjoys documentaries on occasion drink: likes tea and coffees. caffeinated beverages are his go to book: doesn’t read all that much--he’s read a lot of classic literature though. has a soft spot for the great gatsby though

HAVE THEY passed university: no, but he is educated had sex: yes had sex in public: possibly....... gotten pregnant: no kissed a boy: yes kissed a girl: yes gotten tattoos: yes, not by choice had a broken heart: yes. been in love: yes. stayed up for longer than 24 hours: yes. he does it all the time

ARE THEY scared easily: nah jealous easily: nah trustworthy: nah dominant/submissive: neither a cuddler: yes, when he feels comfortable a kisser: yes when he’s comfortable/in private in love: oh yeah. has been for years. knows he’s been in love for years single: sort of?

RANDOM QUESTIONS have they harmed themselves: yes thought of suicide: yes attempted suicide: yes wanted to kill someone: yes. and he has killed people have/had a job: used to be an independent hero. mostly runs freelance tech repair jobs and computer work. embezzles from the rich, is an anarchist have any fears: yes. fear hospitals, doctors, deep open water, heights, etc. he’s got a lot of fears

FAMILY sibling(s): none? parents: none children: god no pets: a fluffy grey cat named eggs

[knightdawn]

13 songs

Thanks for the tags @hydra-ventalya, @musetta3, and @kittimau! 💜

Rules: List 13 songs that you have been listening to lately.

Africa by Toto

Icarus by Bastille

Take me to Church by Hozier

Andromeda by Gorillaz

Girl by Jukebox the Ghost

King and Lionheart by of Monsters and Men

Thunder by Imagine Dragons

Lady of Worlds by Miracle of Sound

Saints and Sinners by Flogging Molly

Shut Up and Dance by Walk the Moon

Where Do You Go by Flor

I’m Into Something Good by Herman’s Hermits

Carry On by Young Rising Sons

As usual, my music spans oldies, 80′s classics, Celtic stuff, and Alternative Rock. I’ve been listening to more “peppy” music because it helps keep me in a good mood for working on stuff. ^-^

Tagging: @toastnekohime, @amatusvanitas, @alxxiis, @kita-lavellan, and anyone else that wants to do it! :D

[ya-boi-hawkeye]

The Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep

a cullavellan one shot ft. Devanna Lavellan, Dalish warrior, Tal-Vashoth, and companion to Inquisitor Adaar

This is my first time writing for this pair, but man I love them a lot. The rivals to friends to lovers trope is like one of my utter favorites. Anyway, hope you like it as much as I do! Feedback always appreciated!

“Get in the bed you bloody idiot.” Cullen bounced slightly as he was pushed backwards into Devanna’s bed, the hammock swinging to accommodate his weight.

The Commander tried to push himself up, to protest and insist that this was wholly inappropriate, but his exhausted body refused to cooperate and he managed to push up onto his elbows before sinking back down.

It would have fallen on deaf ears anyway, he knew, as he’d protested the entire walk—shove—from the battlements into the tower. She didn’t particularly care about the rumor and gossip that would spread like wildfire around the Inquisition, he knew. And her logic was sound; her rooms were closest, and after two days of no sleep, plagued by migraines and shaking so bad he could barely stomach any food, Cullen couldn’t afford to be picky.

Still.

There had been an intimacy to the way she’d marched him into the downstairs, systematically and efficiently stripping him out of his armor. Her clever fingers had found each strap and buckle, undoing them as though she’d had practice. Granted, as his eyes had wandered to her own armor, he realized that straps and buckles were the status quo for the warrior.

It was… not bad, really, that he was here. Her rooms were lovely, comfortable and warm, and the bed was surprisingly nice but…

But he was still there, in Devanna’s room, in her bed, wearing nothing but his padded undershirt and a pair of trousers with her, dressed just as casually with her hair freed from the bun, loose curls down her back.

It was personal, he was given access to her private sanctum, an area where very few had been.

It was humbling.

“How did you get this?” Cullen asked, trying to distract himself from the expanding warmth in his chest—she trusted him to be here, she wanted him here. “The hammock I mean. Did you order it?”

He could hear the soft pad of bare feet on the rugs, the scent of valerian and embrium wafting towards him as she appeared in his line of vision holding a chipped mug. “I made it. Drink this.”

“You made it?” He sat up, taking a moment to regain his balance as it sent the hammock swinging, before accepting the mug. “What is it?”

“Tea to help facilitate sleep, and ease tension.” The elf answered easily, an exasperated smile on her face. “And yes, I made it. Well, with help. Blackwall helped me auger the holes in the wood, but I weaved the rope, and filled and sewed the mattress.”

It was plush, filled with down, from geese most likely and Cullen could only imagine how many went feathers went into the padding.

“The chains were purchased, but I installed it myself too.”

“Why?” The tea warmed him on the way down, light and sweet and perfect, and he could feel the aches in his body ease.

“I’ve always slept better in a hammock than in an actual bed.” She shrugged. “It’s more comfortable, less back pain.”

There might be something to that, as Cullen could feel his eyes drooping and his limbs growing heavy. He entertained the thought of actually getting a bit of rest—a few hours uninterrupted until his nightmares woke him—and he had to admit it sounded incredibly appealing. He should apologize, should feel some sort of embarrassment for imposing himself like this. Devanna was an adult, with her own problems, she shouldn’t have to take care of him because he had overworked himself.

And yet in that moment, the only thing he could feel through his bone deep exhaustion was a warm, familiar contentment.

It was funny, for such a rocky beginning, they had become such good friends. Devanna easily had the most success of pulling him out of his work, was the person he had trusted to let see the worst of his withdrawal, had been met without judgement, supported and encouraged through the low days. And on the flip side, she let him in, trusted him, was never afraid to challenge his beliefs or check his own prejudices, and let him see her vulnerabilities.

He admired her, she made him want to be a better person and more than that—she helped him be a better person. And he helped her in return. Cullen couldn’t have anticipated this, never would have thought that there was someone he would come to respect, to care for so much, someone who’s company he greatly enjoyed and even l—

His brain did a hard stop at that, thoughts completely derailed at the sudden realization.

He did care for Devanna. Quite a lot even. How did he not realize that his feelings had changed from friendly affection to something deeper?

Did she feel the same way? Could she?

“Are you alright Cullen?” Devanna asked, her soft—sweet, like honey, warm, soothing—voice drew him out of his floundering thoughts. “You look flushed. Is it too warm? I can tweak the barrier, let some air in.”

“No!” It came out too loud, too quick and defensive and he tried vainly to mask his embarrassment in gulping down the last of the tea. “I just… I think I should sleep now.”

Gray eyes widened in surprise at the outburst, before her expression gentled again. “Of course, sorry. Haven’t slept in two days, and here I am keeping you up with talk of hammocks.”

“Of course,” Devanna cut a sly look to him as she took the mug. “This wouldn’t be a problem if you didn’t work so hard.”

He watched her set the cup down, extinguishing the lights save for one candle that she held in her hand and felt the apology rise. “I’m sorry, it’s not—I enjoyed talking with you and I—ugh Maker’s Breath please just forget I said anything.”

The responding laugh was full, deep, the kind of laugh that you felt to your bones, and he couldn’t help the slight, bashful smile. “Thank you Devanna.”

“Goodnight, Cullen.” She said sweetly, the last words he heard before his head hit the pillows and he was asleep.

[xfreischutz]

OC strengths/weaknesses meme, tagged by a bunch of friends ;; doing erememe and icky

feel free to consider yourself tagged if you have an OC! it’s a nice easy meme

eremes lavellan // tl;dr: very small very soft very anxious no self esteem

⚔ FLAWS

moody | short-tempered | emotionally unstable | whiny controlling | conceited | possessive | paranoid | LIES impatient | cowardly | bitter | selfish | power-hungry greedy | lazy | judgemental | forgetful | impulsive vengeful | stubborn | sadistic | petty | unlucky | over analytical

♛ STRENGTHS

honest | trustworthy | thoughtful | caring | brave patient | selfless | ambitious | tolerant | lucky intelligent | confident | focused | humble | generous merciful | observant | wise | clever | charming cheerful | optimistic | decisive | adaptive | calm

icarus ashwariel // tl;dr: very intense very bitter very repressed but generally professional and kindly(???) towards people that are not eremes. decent bedside manner

⚔ FLAWS

moody | short-tempered | emotionally unstable | whiny controlling | conceited | possessive | paranoid | lies impatient | cowardly | bitter | selfish | power-hungry greedy | lazy | JUDGEMENTAL | forgetful | impulsive vengeful | stubborn | sadistic | petty | unlucky | over analytical

♛ STRENGTHS

honest | trustworthy | thoughtful | caring | brave patient | selfless | ambitious | tolerant | lucky intelligent | confident | focused | humble | generous merciful | observant | wise | clever | charming cheerful | optimistic | decisive | adaptive | calm

[viir-banalras]

Share Three Songs That Remind You of Your OC(s)

I was tagged by @drellvhen to post three songs that fit with my OC, but considering I’m self-indulgent and love talking about my children I’m going to do Sa’lyn and Farilis like usual. Anyone can do this! I’m not sure who to tag, but if you do it tag me!! I’m always looking for music recs just ask anyone.

Sa’lyn Istimaethoriel Lavellan

Dark Times // The Weeknd ft. Ed Sheeran

Waking up, half past five Blood on pillow and one bruised eye Drunk too much, you know what I'm like But you should've seen the other guy This ain't the right time for you to fall in love with me Baby I'm just being honest And I know my lies could not make you believe We're running in circles that's why In my dark times I'll be going back to the street Promising everything I do not mean In my dark times, baby this is all I could be Don't think my mother could love me for me In my dark times, in my dark times

I really feel that this song represents Sa’lyn for who she is - she’s an assassin, and will put that before much of anything. While she does indulge on small, side romances and one night stands, she will never stay in one place - or with anyone - for too long. She doesn’t even believe it to be for the best, to her it’s just what it has to be.

Icarus // Bastille

Look who makes their own bed Lies right down within it And what will you have left? Out on the front doorstep Drinking from a paper cup You won't remember this Living beyond your years Acting out all their fears You feel it in your chest 

Sa’lyn was - and will always be - an Icarus. She’s meant to be a tragedy in the root of it all. Her constant desire for vengeance and to do what is right by her own judgement ends up being her downfall. She went to the Conclave to spy in the place of her sister, and it led her to becoming the Inquisitor; something she was not keen on becoming in the first place. That’s only the tip of the iceberg, considering he time of being Inquisitor is filled with similar decisions and all too familiar outcomes. She lets her own self be her downfall, and thus - Icarus.

float // EDEN

But I can float too, and I don't ask for much from you But maybe that's too much, too soon So I, keep rolling through the blackout No fires without some fallout Made peace out of the pieces Now I can't take it back now, no But I keep on track now up Yeah, that's all of it I gave up my youth for this 'cause I wanted it, and If you think that I need you then you're out of your head But I want you

So bring me down and drown me out I'll be waiting here when you're ready And I'll lay me down, unfinished now It hurts

So when you coming home? I could be what you need, girl If you want me to You know what they say, bruh That love gon' come back to you

So EDEN is shamelessly my favourite artist so ofc I gotta throw one of his songs in there- but for good reason. The lyrics aren’t so much the main focus as is the buildup and full out ambiance of the song. After the first in between the verses, it just has an very... rough beat, like a heart in a chest. To me, that screams Sa’lyn in her raw. The calm, but that honest thumping in her chest when she’s alone in her own thoughts. That everything she’s amounted will - in some fashion - come back to her. This is also my go to song for writing her in FiGG.

Farilis Istimaethoriel Lavellan

Crossfire, Part II // Stephen ft. Talib Kweli & KillaGraham

Walk by her in the path of righteousness I walk higher, toss liars In the pit of hell, caught in the crossfire Caught fire, from the big guns, these is not revolvers Violence only creates confusion, it ain't a problem solver Let's go, my skin is my dress code Just know, I need a personal Jesus I'm in Depeche Mode My best show is when the bullets hit the flesh slow This ain't a movie, dog, you know it when your chest explodes I'd trade my luck to know Why he's caught in the crossfire And I'm here waking up To the sun and the sound of birds Society's anxiety Deprived of all that we're blessed with We just can't get enough, no

One of the most critical factors for Farilis is the fact she has always been protected by Sa’lyn. She herself is very powerful and capable, but Sa’lyn projects her own fears onto Farilis. This is the only thing Farilis has really known since their father’s passing and her own self coming into her magic. She has been sheltered, and often wonders why when she is her own person with her own skills and capabilities. When Sa’lyn becomes Inquisitor, she explores her newfound freedom more now that her twin has turned her gaze elsewhere.

Broken Roots // Michl

Blank faces Here we are staring at these Blank pages How did the plans we drew Disappear in thin air? Now all that's left are Two blank faces I know we let gold fade to black Give me time enough to bring us back 'Cause I've been pouring my whole life in you Trying to resurrect the love we grew Yeah, we're both confused But I'll keep pouring my whole life into These broken roots

This song really does hit close to home. While I try not to involve a character’s romance too much into their own development, Solas leaving Farilis is a huge factor for her. For someone who never cast a second glance at most people, it was damn near gravitational for their romance to take the path that it did. She tries everything to salvage it (and who she was) afterwards, but to no avail. She does eventually find herself, and grows into someone she didn’t anticipate. Kind of a spark, if you will.

wrong // EDEN

But I could be more Isn't there more? Don't you dream of forgetting this? Have we forgotten what we want? Counting the wars and broken bones

Haven't we lost enough already? Isn't this more than what it's worth? Have we forgotten where we came from? Long way from laying in the dirt And if I can only dream of up from down there God, help me, I'll be gone Have I lost sight of everything I've worked for? Did I get this all wrong?

Another EDEN song? Of course! I reference these things like crazy! I love this guy! Point being - this song screams Farilis to me. The a capella just brings out the doubt that surrounds Farilis when her world is turned upside-down. She wants to know and do what’s best for her, Sa’lyn, and her people considering Solas’ intentions. Where she was once proud of herself, she has been humbled and understands that now she needs to find out who she wants to be.

[shutupaboutandraste]

Thinking about him... (my Lavellan)

[remington-zero]

What's the longest Icarus has let his hair grow? My own elf has hair as long as his!!

ankle length! when he was an apprentice who thought that he had to memorize Everything and sat in the keeper’s aravel for the majority of his time for the better part of a year to be a Good Keeper

[tywvin-archive]

tagged by: @hailderek & @casterlys, thanks <3

rules: bold what you prefer & tag 10 people

1. coffee or tea 2. early bird or night owl 3. chocolate or vanilla 4. spring or fall 5. silver or gold 6. pop or alternative 7. freckles or dimples 8. snakes or sharks 9. mountains or fields 10. thunderstorm or lightning 11. egyptian or greek mythology 12. ivory or scarlet 13. flute or lyre  ( support the local stuff ) 14. eyes or lips 15. witch or fairy 16. opal or diamond 17. butterflies or honeybees 18. macarons or eclairs 19. typewritten or handwritten letters 20. secret garden or secret library 21. rooftop or balcony 22. spicy or mild 23. opera or ballet 24. london or paris 25. vincent van gogh or claude monet 26. denim or leather 27. potions or spells 28. ocean or desert 29. mermaid or siren 30. masquerade ball or cocktail party

tagging: @lilttlebird, @kleopatrar, @ohbiwankenohbi, @helenstroy, @daeneryn

ship tag;

rules: answer these 10 questions and tag 10 people

tagged by:  @hailderek, thanks for tagging me and sorry for taking so long </3

tagging: @hermnione, @lsaks, @ohbiwankenohbi, @lahnister

ultimate otp: mclennon ( the beatles ) i’m sorry man i’m over my��‘shipping real people’ phase but

a ship you’ll always love: joyce x jim ( stranger things )

current obsession: kaz x inej ( six of crows )

a ship you never thought you’d like: kaz x inej ( six of crows ) ironically enough

a ship you liked but don’t like anymore: nancy x jonathan ( stranger things )

a ship you think should be canon: han x lando ( star wars ) i’m sorry but that would be such a power couple? like wow

a canon ship you hate: han x qira & ned x catelyn ( game of thrones )

a ship you’ve been shipping for years: mclennon

a ship everyone loves but you don’t care about: robb x thalisa ( game of thrones )

favourite rarepair: asha x ellaria ( game of thrones ) tho i don’t think this is a rarepair but it’s the only one i could think of

tagged by: @hailderek thank youuuu <3

rules: answer the questions (which you can change if you don’t feel like answering certain questions) and then tag 20 followers you want to get to know better!

1. Nickname? ele /ehleh/ lmao i guess idk how to translate it phonetically tbh

2. Gender? male

3. Star sign? capricorn

4. Height? 1,62/1,63 // around 5′3″ i think

5. Sexuality? bi

6. Hogwarts house? slytherin

7. Favorite animal? dolphins and bees

8. Average hours spent sleeping? 5 hours

9. Dogs or cats? cats but i also love dogs

10. Number of blankets you sleep with? 1 atm

11. What’s your dream trip? greek islands & south america

12. What’s your dream job? writer astronaut rip

13. When did you make this account? two months ago

14. How many followers do you have? 267

15. How many pets do you have? i have a wonderful, fat dog

16. Favourite party theme? idk? any kind of party

17. Favourite ice cream flavor? i don’t like ice cream but pistacchio

18. How often do you read? whenever i can, i try to have reading sessions every week but exams take up most of my time & i often only read at night

19. Favourite study locations? my bedroom, the library haven’t gone there in ages

20. Who do you stan? carrie fisher !!! and carl sagan i’d talk about people who are not dead yet but i used to stan morgan freeman and my heart has been crushed so i’m keeping my mouth shout until i’m sure my faves can’t do bad shit anymore :)

Now tag some of your followers! @kleopatrar, @daeneryn, @lilttlebird, @kleopatrar, @remuslpun

tagged by @remuslpun thank you so much!

rules: answer all the questions, add one of your own and tag as many people as there are questions // not tagging anyone because i’m sure i’m annoying as hell when i tag y’all in everything

tagging: x

1. coke or pepsi: coke 2. disney or dreamworks: disney 3. coffee or tea: both! 4. books or movies: books i think 5. windows or mac: i’d love to say mac but windows because i haven’t had a mac yet 6. dc or marvel: marvel 7. x-box or playstation: i think playstation bc there are more games i like for it but i don’t really play tbh 8. dragon age or mass effect: w h a t t h e f c u k 9. night owl or early riser: night owl 10. cards or chess: cards i don’t know how to play chess 11. chocolate or vanilla: chocolate 12. vans or converse: both but vans >>>> 13. Lavellan, Trevelyan, Cadash, or Adaar: what is this ??? what is thsi,,, 14. fluff or angst: BOTH, b o t h, both!!!! 15. beach or forest: forest because dysphoria :) 16. dogs or cats: cats but both tbh 17. clear skies or rain: rain, STORMS, T H U N D E R 18. cooking or eating out: eating out because my cooking skills are reeeeally bad 19. spicy food or mild food: mild food but i also like some spicy? it’s just that i’m way too white so sometimes it gets me fucked up 20. halloween/samhain or solstice/yule/christmas: christmas 21. would you rather forever be a little too cold or a little too hot: a little too cold 22. if you could have any superpower, what would it be?: body morphing/transformation because of my trans ass :) 23. animation or live action: animation coco come to me 24. paragon or renegade: renegade 25. baths or showers: baths but i shower bc we need to save the planet man 26. team cap or team ironman: team ironman <3 27: fantasy or sci-fi: b o t h 28. do you have three or four favourite quotes, if so what are they: “if i’m worth something later, i’m worth something know - for wheat is wheat, even if people think it’s a grass in the beginning” - vincent van gogh which is my favourite quote of all time

29. netflix or youtube: youtube bc i don’t have netflix lmao

30. Harry Potter or Percy Jackson: harry potter 31. when you feel accomplished: what :))) is that :)) 32. star wars or star trek: star wars!!!! han my love <3 33. paperback or hardback: hardback because of the aesthetic but paperback because i feel like i’m in the 80s ??? idk 34. horror or rom-com: neither,,, give me cartoons you cowards 35. tv shows or movies: i love both why would you make me choose? 36. spotify or pandora: spotify 37. zootopia or inside out: i haven’t watched zootopia so inside out 38. favourite book: the song of achilles / lord of the flies 39. favourite flower: p o p p i e s 40. what field of study are you in (or aspire to be in): linguistics (spanish & classics) 41. song lyric you really love?: “i wanna get lost in your rock’n’roll and drift away” by dobie gray 42. what’s your MBTI type?: infp but i’ve been told i look more like an enfp 43. fave movie: mulan??? moana??? coco??? how do you dare make me choose 44. favourite tv show(s): i used to love castle and sherlock and right now i’m getting into b99 but my favourite will always be game of thrones sorry not sorry + i watch a lot of spanish original series 45. what fictional world is your favourite? narnia & westeros 46. favourite mythological figure? achilles my heart and icarus

47. who’s your all-time favourite fictional character? tywin lannister, love of my life

48: if you could spend an entire day with a weasley, who would you pick? molly weasley tbh, what kind of question is that

49: what movie or book would you want to be the main character of? asoiaf BUT i don’t want to die i just want to ride dragons

thanks for tagging me! i don’t expect anybody to read up to this point but if you have, i hope you have an amazing day!