#leon cousland

[soulcluster]

here it is, what no one asked for: my ship bias list under a read more cause oof it's long

main roster

disney hans — anna, kristoff

dragon age blackwall — josie, inquisitor colum cousland — morrigan, anora, zevran fenris — hawke, isabela, bethany kaitlyn hawke — varric, fenris, cullen, alistair, loghain roland gilmore — cousland, bethany

dragon ball z android 18 — krillin bulma briefs — vegeta, goku cell — ....honestly just send me your ideas dende — gohan goku — chi-chi, bulma piccolo — bulma trunks briefs (future) — none yet

final fantasy aerith — cloud, tifa, sephiroth cid highwind — reeve, tifa clive rosfield — jill, cid cloud — aerith yuna — tidus, baralai

fire emblem citrinne — none yet cyril — lysithea eirika — seth, saleh, cormag ephraim — forde, gerik, tethys, marisa, tana frederick — olivia, sumia, cherche gerome — cynthia, lucina, laurent kagetsu — alear nel — none yet olivia — frederick, lon'qu, gregor seteth — jeralt, hanneman

fma: brotherhood ed — winry ling yao — lan fan riza — roy

harvest moon chelsea — vaughn kai — popuri, karen, leia mark (awl) — muffy molly (ap) — candace, phoebe, renee popuri — gray, karen, kai soseki — none yet vaughn — chelsea

the last unicorn amalthea — lir

legend of zelda link — mipha, malon malon — link mipha — link, zelda, revali zelda — ganondorf

marvel 616 adam warlock — gamora drax — mantis gamora — adam warlock, angela, tony stark peter quill — none yet rocket — lylla

mortal kombat fujin — none yet jax — sonja, vera takeda — jacqui

my time gwen/oc — logan, unsuur, owen, qi, heidi logan — fang, grace, builder

persona kotone — shinjiro, akihiko, ryoji ren — yoshizawa, ann, futaba, shiho, ryuji ryuji — joker, ann shiho — ann, joker shinjiro — kotone

resident evil leon — claire rebecca — none yet

star wars briayla/oc — corso, darmas, theron, lana doc — jedi knight kihanda/oc — doc, obi-wan

stardew valley abigail — sam, leah, penny, farmer eris/oc — harvey harvey — farmer

studio ghibli arrietty — spiller baron — baroness kiki — none yet pazu — sheeta

tales of kratos — anna, raine lailah — zaveid

threads of fate rue — none yet

tomb raider jonah — abigaile lara — sam, jaocb sam — lara

request roster

chrono trigger/cross serge — leena magus — none yet

cyberpunk 2077 takemura — none yet v/oc — none yet

DC lucifer — mazikeen soarnik natu — none yet

disney jack skellington — sally jane porter — tarzan, belle

final fantasy basch — none yet fran — balthier penelo — none yet zidane — garnet/dagger

fire emblem byleth — dimitri, claude, hanneman, shamir deirdre — sigurd franz — none yet gregory — none yet marianne — byleth, dimitri mikoto — yukimura, gunter quan — ethlyn rhys — none yet silas — corrin

harvest moon calvin — farmer lyla — basil, louis muffy — farmer, griffin, nami

legend of dragoon dart — shana lavitz — rose

mass effect garrus — shepard jeff/joker — shepard zaeed — shepard

metal gear solid cécile — kaz gray fox — none yet quiet — venom snake solid snake — hal, meryl

my hero academia tenya iida — ochako mina ashido — none yet

once upon a time belle — emma, ruby, ariel, killian, neal emma swan — neal, belle, ruby, graham grace — henry jefferson — belle, graham, robin, ruby milah — graham, robin, killian neal — emma, belle, robin, graham

rune factory felicity — raguna russell — none yet

tales of zaveid — lailah

*note 1: for any oc type characters I have a preference for (inquisitor, hawke, builder, assorted farmers, shepard, etc.), shipping will depend on that muse's character and if it works with my muse.

**note 2: just because a ship isn't on here doesn't mean I wouldn't ship it at all, except in the rare case of a notp

***notps: aerith/zack, cloud/tifa. these are only in a romantic sense, platonic is fine. if you see me shipping these it's because I'm close with the other mun

[last-knight-who-was]

Here's a list of ships/fandoms I'm into, in case anyone's interested.

RWBY Ruby/Penny (Nuts and Dolts) Ruby/Weiss (White Rose) Ruby/Blake (Ladybug) Ruby/Yang (Enabler) Weiss/Blake (Monochrome) Weiss/Yang (Freezerburn) Blake/Yang (Bumbleby) Weiss/Blake/Yang (Bee's Schnee's) Ruby/Weiss/Blake/Yang (Pollination) Ruby/Cinder (Fallen Petals) Ruby/Neo (Strawberry Shortcake) Ruby/Emerald (Blood Mint) Ruby/Ilia (Chasing Rainbows) Yang/Neo (Baked Alaska) Cinder/Neo (Spicecream) Weiss/Ilia (Prismatic Ponytails) Weiss/Winter (Schneecest) Blake/Ilia (Catmeleon) Ren/Nora (Renora) Jaune/Pyrrha (Arkos) Jaune/Ren/Nora (Renorarc) Winter/Robyn (Snowbyrd) Robyn/Fiona (Springthyme)

Danganronpa Mukuro/Junko (Despaircest) Komaru/Toko (Tokomaru) Komaru/Syo (Syomaru) Makoto/Kyoko (Naegiri) Chiaki/Sonia (Soniaki) Chiaki/Chisa (Yukinami) Chiaki/Hajime/Nagito (Komahinanami) Hajime/Nagito (Komahina) Fuyuhiko/Peko (Kuzupeko) Kiyotaka/Mondo (Ishimondo) Imposter/Ryota (Mitworai) Ibuki/Mikan (Band Aid) Monaca/Kotoko (Class Clowns) Aoi/Sakura (Sakuraoi) Komaru/Kotoko (Komasugi) Junko/Monaca (Towashima) Komaru/Kotoko/Toko Mukuro/Kotoko

Kingdom Hearts Aqua/Cinderella (Aquarella) Kairi/Naminé (Namikai) Roxas/Xion (Rokushi) Sora/Riku (Soriku) Lea/Isa (Leaisa) Aqua/Kairi

Kill la Kill Ryuko/Satsuki (Satsuryu) Mako/Ira (Iramako) Nonon/Uzu (Uzunon) Rei/Nui Ryuko/Satsuki/Nui

Avatar Azula/Katara (Azutara) Aang/Katara (Kataang) Sokka/Suki (Sukka) Zuko/Azula (Zucest) Mai/Ty Lee (Mai Lee) Korra/Asami (Korrasami) Korra/Kuvira (Korvira) Korra/Jinora

She-Ra Adora/Catra (Catradora) Entrapta/Hordak (Entrapdak) Glimmer/Bow (Glimbow) Glimmer/Frosta (Glimmta) Adora/Angella

Supergirl Kara/Lena (Supercorp) Kara/Alex (Kalex) Alex/Sam (AgentReign) Alex/Maggie (Sanvers)

Resident Evil Jill/Claire (Red Valentine) Jill/Wesker (Weskertine) Chris/Wesker (Chrisker) Leon/Ada (Aeon) Leon/Ashley (Leshley) Claire/Sherry (Clairry) Helena/Deborah

Sonic the Hedgehog Metal Sonic/Amy (Metamy) Shadow/Maria (Shadaria) Shadow/Molly (Shadolly) Rouge/Topaz (Roupaz) Sonic/Sally (Sonally)

Pokémon Dawn/Cynthia (GirlPowerShipping) Hilda/Rosa (WhiteSquareShipping) Selene/Lillie (MoonLilyShipping)

Mass Effect f!Shepard/Liara (Shiara) Jack/Miranda (Jackanda) Tali/Legion (Talgion) Tali/Garrus (Talibrations) Samantha/Gabriella

Dragon Age f!Tabris/Leliana f!Mahariel/Morrigan f!Cousland/Alistair Alistair/Morrigan f!Hawke/Merrill f!Hawke/Bethany f!Adaar/Sera

Hazbin Hotel Charlie/Vaggie (Chaggie) Charlie/Emily (RoyalHalo) Charlie/Emily/Vaggie (Charlie's Angels) Angel Dust/Husk (HuskerDust)

Miscellaneous Arya/Daenerys (Danarya) - ASoIaF/GoT Arya/Sansa (Sansrya) - ASoIaF/GoT Andrew/Ashley (Coffincest) - The Coffin of Andy and Leyley Carla/Penny - Kindergarten Max/Kate (Marshfield) - Life is Strange Alex/Steph (Chenrich) - Life is Strange: True Colors f!Dragonborn/Serana - Skyrim Gaz/Tak (TaGr) - Invader Zim Emma/Regina (Swan Queen) - Once Upon a Time Elsa/Anna (Elsanna) - Frozen Rapunzel/Cassandra (Cassunzel) - Tangled: The Series Heather/Alessa - Silent Hill Dipper/Mabel (Pinecest) - Gravity Falls Ben/Gwen (Bwen) - Ben 10 Luz/Amity (Lumity) - The Owl House Hunter/Willow (Huntlow) - The Owl House Lightning/Serah (Farroncest) - FF13 Kara/North (Northara) - Detroit: Become Human Kara/Alice - Detroit: Become Human Cal/Merrin (Merrical) - Star Wars: Jedi Series Mai/Maki (Zenincest) - Jujutsu Kaisen Raven/Jinx (Raejinx) - Teen Titans Vi/Jinx (Vijinx) - Arcane Anna/Marnie - When Marnie Was There Isabela/Mirabel (Isamira) - Encanto Wynonna/Waverly (Earpcest) - Wynonna Earp Chell/GLaDOS (Chelldos) - Portal Monika/Sayori (Sayonika) - Doki Doki Literature Club Yuri/Natsuki (Natsuri) - Doki Doki Literature Club Zelda/Link (Zelink) - Legend of Zelda Link/Midna (Midlink) - Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Lana/Linkle (Lalinkle) - Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Warriors Enid/Wednesday (Wenclair) - Netflix’s Wednesday Kim/Shego (Kigo) - Kim Possible Katniss/Johanna (Joniss) - The Hunger Games Frisk/Chara (Charisk) - Undertale Alphys/Undyne (Alphyne) - Undertale Ripley/Call - Alien: Resurrection f!Revan/Bastila (Revastila) - KotOR f!Exile/Atris - KotOR 2 f!Exile/Brianna - KotOR 2 Mercy/D.Va (Hanamercy) - Overwatch Sayo/Hina (Sayohina) - BanG Dream Jessie/Zofia (Terror Twincest) - Wolfenstein: Youngblood Yuzu/Mei (Yuzumei) - Citrus Needy/Jennifer (Needifer) - Jennifer's Body Ginger/Brigitte (Fitzcest) - Ginger Snaps Kanade/Yukino - Candy Boy Vanessa/Gregory - Five Nights at Freddy's Gaige/Angel (Gaigel) - Borderlands 2 Ahsoka/Barriss (Barrissoka) - Star Wars Ahsoka/Bo-Katan (Bosoka) - Star Wars Alice/Rain (Ralice) - Resident Evil films Lara/Sam (S.S. Endurance) - Tomb Raider Tara/Sam (Carpentercest) - Scream Sydney/Tatum (Tatney) - Scream Danny/Jazz (Sibling Secrets) - Danny Phantom Danny/Dani (Sue Killer) - Danny Phantom Coraline/Beldam - Coraline f!Deputy/Faith - Far Cry 5 f!Captain/Carmina - Far Cry New Dawn Bella/Alice (Bellice) - Twilight Bella/Rosalie (Rosella) - Twilight Bella/Leah (Belleah) - Twilight Nicole/Jecka (Jeckole) - Class of 09

[frees-erotic-writings]

Official muse list

Note: A name that's been italicized is an oc that belongs to someone else, a name that's been boldened, and italicized is mine.

RWBY: Team RWBY, Team CORS, Pyrrha Nikos, Nora Valkyrie, Coco Adel, Velvet Scarletina, Fox Alister, Team NDGO, Jaune Arc, Sun Wukong, Glynda Goodwitch, Ilia Amolita, Kali Belladonna, Ghira Belladonna, Sienna Khan, Winter Schnee, Willow Schnee, Raven Branwen, Summer Rose, Vernal, Emerald Sustrai, Cinder Fall, Salem (Human/Grimm), Grimm, Hozukimaru Wukong, Lyon, Jade, Meryl, Jade, Baelz Zirconia, Zephyr Nikos Zirconia, Lupin Nikos Zirconia, Scarlet Nikos Zirconia, Bast Belladonna Zirconia, Shrike Branwen Zirconia, Desmond Caine, Pewter Pegasi, Wes Goldmane, Terra Firma, Rose Crimson, Crimson Wilde, Sable Leone, Jade Inaba.

Naruto: Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno/Uchiha, Ino Yamanaka, Hinata Hyuuga/Uzumaki, Hanabi Hyuuga, TenTen, Temari, Anko Mitarashi, Kurenai Yuuhi, Tsunade Senju, Konan, Sarada Uchiha.

Bleach: Rukia Kuchiki, Yoruichi Shihoin, Orihime Inoue, Tatsuki Arisawa, Rangiku Matsumoto, Soi-Fon, Retsu Unohana, Isane/Kyone Kotetsu, Nanao Isei, Tier Harribell, Neliel Tu Odelschwanck, Apace, Sun-Sun, Mila Rose.

One Piece: Nami, Nico Robin.

Attack on mid: Mikasa Akerman, Annie Lionheart, Potato Girl.

Hellsing: Seras Victoria, Rip Van Winkle, Zorrin Blitz.

Overloard: Albedo, Narberal Garma.

DragonBall: Bulma Briefs, Mrs Briefs/MILF/GILF, Chi-Chi, Android 18, Future 18, Android 21, Majin 21, Launch, Videl Satan, Frieza Force goons.

BNHA: Izuku Midoriya, Tsuyu Asui, Mina Ashido, Ochacko Uraraka, Momo Yayorozu, Jirou, Nejire Hado, Mitsuki Bakugo, Rumi Usagiama, Midight, Mt Lady, Nomu.

YU-GI-OH: Teá Gardner, Ishizu Ishtar, Mai Valentine, Black Magian Girl, Alexis Rhodes, Jasmine, Mindy, Akiza Izinski.

Game of Thrones: Denerys Targeryean.

Harry Potter: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Parvati Patil, Padma Patil, Ginney Weasely, Luna Lovegood, Cho Chang, Fleur Deacour, Nymphadora Tonks, Narcissa Malfoy, Bellatrix Lestrange.

Pokémon: Delia Ketchum, Jessie, Nurse Joy, Officer Jenny, Cynthia, Arezu, Nessa, Bea, Nemona, Penny, Sada.

Sailor Moon: All inner and outer Senshi

Cyberpunk: V, Panam Palmer, Judy Alvares, Lucy, Joey Brass.

Claymore: Clare, Cassandra, Jeane.

Rosario + Vampire: Outer Moka, Inner Moka, Mizore Shirayuki, Tsurara Shirayuki, Kurumu Kurono, Ageha Kurono, Ruby Tojo, Nokonome.

Jojo's Bizzare Adventure: Jolene Cujoh.

Ghost in the Shell: Motoko Kusanagi

Avatar/TLOK: Toph Beifong, Katara, Suki, Azula, Zuko, Mai, Ty-lee, Ju Dee, Korra, Asami Sato.

Familiar of Zero: Kirche Zerbst, Henrietta de Tristain, Tiffania Westwood, Tabitha, Longvelle.

Helluva Boss: Millie, Loona, Verosika.

DC comics: Starfire, Blackfire, Raven (Rachel Roth), Terra, Wonder Woman, Batgirl (Barbra Gordon), Catwoman, Power Girl, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy.

Marvel Comics: Gwen Stacy, Marry Jane Watson, Felicia Hardy/Black Cat, Rogue, Kitty Pride, Storm, Mystique.

Scooby-Doo: Velma, Daphne, Hex Girls.

Dragon Age: Cousland, Hawke, Inquisitor, Morrigan, Lelliana, Anora, Merrill, Isabella, Cassandra, Bethany Hawke, Sera, Josephine Montillyet.

Mass Effect: Sheppard, Liara T'Soni, Aria T'Loak.

Disney/Pixar/Dreamworks: Princess Jasmine, Esmerelda, Arora, Belle, Ariel (human), Kida, Chel, Helen Parr/Elastigirl, Violet Parr, Pocahontas, Nani Pelakai, Moana, Mavis Dracula, Jessica Rabbit.

Star Wars: Ahsoka Tano, Shaak-Ti, Barriss Offee, Luminara Unduli, Ayla Seccura, Bastilla Shan, Mission Vao, Juhanni, Kira Carsen, Vette, Vaylin, Lana Beniko, Darth Talon, Rey Palpatine.

Ben 10: Gwen Tennyson, Charmcaster.

Final Fantasy: Yuna, Rikku, Payne, Tifa Lockheart, Yuffie Kisaragi, Aireth Gainsborough, Ashelia B'Nargain Dalmasca, Fran, Lightning/Clair Farron, Y'shtola Rhul.

LoZ: Link, Zelda, Imp Midna, Twilight Princess Midna, Urbosa.

Fire Emblem: Lyndis, Minaeva, Shiida, Robin/Grima (M/F), Cordelia, Tharja, Olivia, Corrin (M/F), Camilla, Hinoka, Kageru, Dorothea, Edelgard, Lysithea.

Overwatch: Tracer, Dva, Mercy, Pharah, Sombra, Widowmaker, Ashe.

Elder Scrolls: Aela the Huntress, Mjoll the Lioness, Serana Volkihar.

Fantasy/D&D: Pike Trickfoot, Vex'ahlia, Keyleth, Delilah Briarwood, Nott the Brave, Yasha, Beau, Jester Lavorre, Imogen, Laudna, Werewolves, Mind Flayers, Orcs, The Devils of Emon, Nadûr, Korrin.

Kuroneiu: Olga Discordia, Cloe Discordia.

Action Taimanin: Ingrid, Oboro, Asagi Igawa, Sakura Igawa, Yatsu Murasaki.

Kingdom Hearts: Aqua, Anti-Aqua, Kairi, Xion, Namine, Larxene, Arlux.

This list is subject to change, as there may be muses I've forgotten, or decide I don't want to write for anymore.

[valorant-reverie]

“I would die for you!”

Inspired by @breadedsinner - I liked this way too much not to have a go myself.

“I would never let that happen!” - Yvenne Alaris (the Arcana), Jane Shepard (Mass Effect), Lorrayn Cousland (Dragon Age), Emmett Trevelyn (DA)

“Bold of you to assume I would need saving.” - Artin Aeducan (DA), Arahiel Lavellan (DA)

“Then perish.” - Imun Adaar (DA), Maria Trevelyn (DA), Leon Cousland (DA)

“[laughs nervously] Haha, okay. Cool.” - Sara Ryder (Mass Effect), Garrett Hawke (DA)

[belorage]

PART TWO of the OC names tag game. All FC5-related children can be found HERE.

UNCHARTED

NIKOLAOS DIAMANTIS ROSSI Nikolaos: Greek origin, meaning “victor of the people.” The name is apt in the context of a pyrrhic victory if you consider the way the Uncharted 4 timeline ends for him, but it was initially chosen because I wanted to steal the name “Niko” from a defunct Star Wars OC of mine that will never again see the light of day. (And because I wanted him to be Greek on his father’s side. In-universe, he is named for his father’s father.) Diamantis: Greek origin, meaning “diamond.” Chosen sonically, but the meaning is apt enough owing to his wealth and the treasure vibes of the Uncharted franchise in general. Rossi: Italian origin, meaning “red-haired.” Only my choice in the sense that I decided to make him a part of the canonical Rossi family (the “Mrs. Rossi” mentioned in passing by the floor manager in the Rossi Estate is his mother). GIOVANNA DIAMANTIS ROSSI Giovanna: Italian origin, meaning “God is gracious.” She was originally a Gianna, but this presented an unfortunate conflict with her younger sister’s name, so I changed it. In-universe, she is named for her mother’s father (Giovanni). TALIA DIAMANTIS ROSSI Talia: Hebrew origin, meaning “dew of God.” I was considering the Greek name Thalia, but realized there was an Italian-friendly alternative, as Talia is the name of a character in an Italian fairy tale. Since the sisters are more immediately associated with their mother’s side of the whole Diamantis/Rossi business model, that’s the one that stuck.

CYBERPUNK 2077

LEON VALERO Leon: Greek origin, meaning “lion.” Flop reasoning on my part. He’s a Leo and it suits him. That’s literally it. However, there’s a quest in-game where V is dubbed “the furious lion” by an NPC, which was a funny but unexpected nod. Valero: Spanish origin, a place name derived from Valero, in Salamanca province, Spain. No reason for this choice other than I needed a “V” name of Spanish origin. (He is mixed—primarily Mexican and Japanese, some Russian—but his mother specifically was a Valero, before he was raised as one of Padre’s boys.) TOBIAS LYNCH Tobias: Hebrew origin, meaning “God is good.” I like how it sounds. End reasoning. Lynch: Irish origin, meaning “hill.” No specific purpose. I knew I wanted a name of Irish origin and it flowed well with the siblings’ first names. SAOIRSE LYNCH Saoirse: Irish origin, meaning “liberty.” Again, no purpose, only sound.

DRAGON AGE

GAVIN COUSLAND Gavin: Scottish origin, derived from Gawain, meaning “white hawk.” I just liked the sound and the Arthurian vibes. Cousland: Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic form of Absolom, meaning “father of peace.” Not my choice, canon default for a human noble. CAIUS TREVELYAN Caius: Latin origin, meaning “rejoice.” In-universe, his name was plucked straight from the family tree (the Tevinter relative from way, way back—hilarious). Trevelyan: Welsh and Cornish origin, meaning “homestead on the hill.” Not my choice, canon default for a human noble (again).

MASS EFFECT

GABRIEL SHEPARD Gabriel: Hebrew origin, meaning “God is my strength.” Chosen because I love that biblical shit; you already know. Specifically, I thought it would be funny if he was named after the messenger, because no one listens to him when he says the Reapers are coming. It’s funny. Hush. Unintentional, but it also allowed for an in-universe reference to Garrus’s vigilante moniker (Archangel), one he chose—in my personal canon anyway—as a way to honor his human friend (and known proponent of vigilante justice!) whom he thought to be dead. Shepard: English origin, meaning “sheep herder.” Not my choice, canon default. (He sure does herd sheep though, boy howdy.)

THE WAYHAVEN CHRONICLES

LEVI XIAO Levi: Hebrew origin, meaning “joined together” or “joined in harmony.” It’s also meant to be evocative of “Leviathan,” because his father is NOT dead, actually; he’s a god-creature from the Echo World, currently in horror-stasis at the Agency headquarters for his Crimes™, which is much better than being dead. Surely. Absolutely. The Hebrew origin is relevant because his mother’s side of the family is Jewish. Xiao: Chinese origin, written as 蕭, meaning “mournful” or “desolate.” His father’s chosen surname for passing in the human world. His father is not actually Chinese (obviously), but China was his place of origin in terms of his initial entry into the Right-Side-Up and the physical features of his human form are all reflective of this.

[marquis1305]

A Reflection in Your Eyes Ch 4

These Wars I Cannot Win

Shocked, Mesara could not manage the breath necessary to greet their guests. She had noticed among their number, a face that she had not seen in years. Not since he was transferred to a different circle.  

Leon.

Her heart beats quicker. Memories of shy smiles, innocent touches, soft words; all of them fly through her mind in the moments it takes to regain her composure.

 Smiling, her green eyes bright, she moves away from the table and towards the young templar. Ignoring what is being said by the strange Qunari woman.  

"Leon?" Mesara's voice raises with her emotions. Elated at seeing him again after so much time.  "Is that truly you? Dear Maker, it has been so long!"

She laughs shyly, stopping just a few steps in front of him. Everything has fallen away around her. Vision tunneling to just this one man.

"Mesara! It is- I mean. I. Adraste's tits I can't believe it's you!"

He sweeps her into his arms, forgoing all decorum, she returns the gesture. Arms wrapping around his neck, pressing her cheek to his, despite the height difference of almost half a foot. Which Leon makes up for by lifting Mesara from her feet.  

"My dearest friend, how I missed you." She whispers gently. Eyes shut tight. As though if she opened them, she might find him gone once more.  

"You know how much it killed me to go, but I couldn't disobey direct orders. I appealed the transfer as often as was allowed." Leon's voice thickened with grief. He grabbed tightly at Mesara, pulling her closer still, then ran a hand over her short hair. "What happened? You used to keep it so long."

He pulls back to look Mesara in the eyes, her own drop down, blush coloring an otherwise pale face.  

"I had.... an incident. This was the only way to salvage what was left," her voice is soft enough that it barely carries. And Leon chuckles. Then lifts his head as he catches Damaia's pointed comment on introductions.

Tan cheeks darkening, he lets Mesara down slowly. Salvaging what he could of the incident, he walks forward to introduce himself to the mages.  

"My apologies, good sers and ladies; I am Leon Du'Morte, a templar of Kinloch Hold, and formerly a templar of the Ostwick circle. Of the Illustrious Du'Morte family of Ostwick. And now an associate of the Frostblades," Leon makes a short formal bow.  

Mesara had taken the brief respite to smooth out her gown; stepping up beside Leon as she does so.  

"I apologize for my rash behavior. Leon and I had been acquianted previously while in Ostwick, and I was surprised to see him so suddenly, after many years of estrangement. I do so hope that you will pardon my rudeness, as it would seem I have missed the introductions." Mesara inclines her head ever so slightly. Then takes in each of the mercenaries before her. She could tell that the two Qunari, and the oldest among the humans were the ones in charge, as the others would glance to them for direction on occasion.  

"I am Lady Mesara Trevelyan, Loyal Enchanter of the Ostwick Circle. And my companions are Enchanter Carintha, Enchanter Pietro, Enchanter Tiene, Apprentice Dalen, and Tranquil Benton. " Each of the mages bowed their head in turn, and Mesara listed them off in order of standing. "I will ensure to properly introduce myself to each of you when time allows. For now, we seem to be delaying supper, and I am certain that it will be better than the rations from your journey. If we may, Lord Fergus?" She raises her open palm to the Teryn, requesting his permission.

"Yes, of course. Come friends, let us all be seated. Rest your weary feet and see what wonders my Nan has managed to cook up for us today." Teryn Cousland smiles warmly at all of his guests, seemingly glad to be focusing on the meal.

Mesara moves to take her seat once more, excusing herself from Leon with a soft smile. She flashes another smile to their host; and allows for one of the servants to fill her glass with a sweet wine. Lifting the glass slightly, she raises it towards the mercenary band. "I propose a toast, to our new friends and companions. We thank you for taking a chance in accepting our contract. In these turbulent times, it is good to have such a competent company to entrust with our protection."

The mages lift their voices. "To the Frostblades!"

Mesara takes a sip from her glass. Then stands, raising the glass once more, this time in the direction of their host.  

Her voice is light, warm. "And a toast to our dear host, who has been more than kind to us during our time here. Teryn Cousland, you have done more for myself and my friends than we could have ever imagined when we requested asylum. You have welcomed us into your home, despite the dangers apparent when associating with mages, Loyalist or apostate, and treated us with every kindness and warmth. We owe you much, good ser, and can only repay it with our friendship."

She dips her head, raising the wine glass to her lips once more. Green eyes bright and warm as they catch the gaze of the Teryn. Those at the table raise their glasses once more, voices roaring, "To Teryn Cousland, may his life be long and full!"

"I am happy to accept your friendship, my dear, and would be glad to give it in return. To all at my table. May your journey be without trouble, and may you arrive safely at the Conclave." He lifts his cup in return, letting his gaze drop to each of the guests at his table, lingering only a moment too long on Mesara.  

Lowering herself to her seat once more, Mesara listens quietly to the chatter that begins to pick up around her. The Frostblades seem a merry bunch, boisterous. There is no hesitation in including her companions in their conversation, telling stories of their exploits, or asking questions about life in the circle. Mesara notices that the small blonde elf keeps mostly to herself, eyes focused down on the food as it is presented to her. Then takes note of the Qunari male's attention to her, watching the way his eyes would flick in her direction, or he would answer a question directed towards there in a way that would draw attention away. How unusual.  

Filing away the information, Mesara turns her attention over to the captain. The woman seemed the living definition of excess. An excess of emotion, an excess of words. The list continued on. She was large, muscled, as one might expect from a warrior of her supposed caliber.  

Turning away from the mercenaries, she focused once more on the Teryn.  

"Teryn Fergus," she inquires softly, leaning over to be heard more clearly. "I was curious, how much do you know about this particular company? I do believe that I had forgotten to ask earlier; and seeing them now has quite piqued my curiosity."

"They are known for being one of the more silent groups. Often based in between Orlais and Fereldan, from what I know they are very loyal, I've never heard of them breaking a contract. In fact, from what I have heard, they often go above and beyond the call of duty within their contracts. Staying on longer than agreed, ensuring that casualties are a minimum, stabilizing what they can in villages they stay around. I've also heard that their contracts include a non-disclosure clause. So, no one who hires them is allowed to discuss the actions of the group directly. Though there are whispers as to why."

"Really? Pray tell!"

"It's been said, by survivors or by witnesses, that they use unorthodox methods. Specifically, that they hire on apostates.  From what I know of mercenary groups, it's not completely unheard of, but something about this group has warranted the need to keep it even more undercover, therefore the need for nondisclosure for any of their contacts. However, as you have hired them, I am certain that you would be welcome to ask. They do not seem the type to lie under contract."

Mesara searches the Teryn's face for any hint of teasing, and then smiles gently. She nods once and turns back in her seat. "Thank you for indulging my curiosity, though I am afraid that I find it no more sated than the beginning of our conversation dear Teryn."

"I apologize for not having more information. I would offer to search more into the matter, but I fear that it might be too late, as you intend to leave tomorrow.... that is, if you still intend to leave tomorrow?"

"Yes, I do fear that we are too late as it were. Our fellows must have already arrived at the Conclave, so we cannot delay any further. Though it will not be a happy parting by any means. I did mean it, I will miss your company." Her green eyes remain warm, soft, as she gazes at the Teryn. And he returns her smile, bowing his head.  

"Far be it from me to keep you from your duty. Please, enjoy your remaining time here with no thoughts of unhappy partings, I have yet had enough of those in my life." His words are rough with everything that goes unsaid. Mesara frowns, but understands.  

"So long as I retain your friendship, so long as we write, I would not call that unhappy, despite parting company.  I loathe to lose such a new friendship. Especially one so promising such as this." She presses her fingertips to his hand, and his gaze shoots up to search her own. "You have made a troubling time bearable. Thank you."

Fergus nods slightly. His face looking suddenly younger, softer. Mesara can feel her skin prickling, and she quickly looks towards Leon. Catching his questioning, pained gaze. Her eyes drop. A red tinge to her otherwise pale cheeks. "I do believe I am suddenly not feeling quite well. If you all would excuse me?"

Mesara steps away calmly from the banquet table, making it only to the door to the hall before she bolts. Nearly running for her room. Her heart pounding in her chest. Once she finally makes it, she slips in as quickly as she can, locking the door behind her. Pressing her forehead to the cool wood. Her hand pressed to her chest.  

"But why?" She hisses under her breath, eyes blown wide. She takes a few steadying breaths. Stepping away from the door. Mesara turns towards the water basin next to her vanity. She dips her washing cloth into the cool liquid, and dabs it at her brow and chest, trying to calm herself. It was unlike her to lose control like this, Mesara did not enjoy the feeling. She took a deep breath.  

Releasing it, she looks over at the mirror. Frowning she goes over to fix her kohled eyes and rearrange her hair. Nodding as soon as she adds a few finishing touches. It would have to do. Gliding over to the door, she unlocks it, pulling it open.

To see a grey fist raised just at eye level.

Mesara blinks, then lifts her gaze to the owner of the fist. "If you would kindly move your hand, I would very much appreciate it."

The hand drops hurriedly, then raises to rub at a muscled neck. "Sorry about that, ma'am. Was just about to knock."

The Qunari Captian's voice is deep and rough, as though she had spent her entire childhood screaming, and the ragged edge stayed with her. Mesara smiles slightly. "There is no need to apologize, I would have appreciated the gesture had you managed to complete the action. Now, if I might ask, why were you about to knock on my door?"

"Just wanted to check on you Boss, you ran off in a bit of a hurry. Don't worry, I don't think anyone but me and Vashta noticed. Most of the others accepted that you weren't feeling well. Whispered a few worried statements and then went on eating that excellent quiche the cook whipped up for an appetizer. Can't wait to see what she manages for the next round." Deep blue eyes flicker back and forth over her face. "But, if you aren't feeling well enough to manage making it back, perhaps I should just bring a plate back to you.... Or you can let me know why one puppy-eyed look from the Templar kid made you bolt like a rabbit before a fennec?"

"I... "Mesara pauses to gather herself. Then lifts her chin to strike a proud figure. "I've no idea what you mean. I did notice Leon looking at me, but didn't think anything of it. Certainly nothing I would share with a woman I had just met." She raised her voice to haughty levels.  

"Now now, no need to fluff your feathers madam. Was just wondering if I was going to have to have words with him before we all started to the Conclave?"

"There is no need, if Leon wishes to speak with me regarding the subject, he is more than welcome to."

"Understood, now, I am sure you have a few questions? I was going to speak to the contact about it, but it took half a minute before realizing that you were the one in power here. And less than that to know that your group was going to need a good few moments to come to terms with the contract."

Mesara raised an eyebrow, then stepped aside to allowed Damaia into the room. "Very well, please, take a seat."

[corvidaedream]

@alterac hello welcome to my tedtalk

my favorite son is malcolm cousland. hes never had to do anything dangerous in his whole darn life. he didn’t even climb trees as a kid. he does practice swordfighting, but he’s terrible in battle at first because he doesn’t know how to handle an opponent who is actually trying to kill him. he collected insects as a hobby until all his dead bugs got lost in the attack on highever. morrigan scares him shitless, but after she leaves, he never stops thinking about the fact that he’s got a little son out there somewhere. he eventually meets kieran at skyhold and cries a lot.

cordelia aeducan named her dog trian after her brother as a weird combination of memorial and sick joke. she’s intensely jealous of alistair’s position to take the throne, when she lost her own right to orzammar’s, but she only ever brings it up as a joke. her first week on the surface, she discovered sunburns and didn’t take off her helmet during the day for a very long time afterwards. she still feels some resentment towards the sun. her favorite thing in the entire world is slicing a darkspawn to pieces with her sword.

flora brosca spends most of her time during the blight trying to heal from her time in the carta, relieved to be doing something noble and good for once. she has severe moral difficulties killing wolves that attack the party because they’re pretty much dogs. she listens to leliana recite the chant over and over again, trying to feel less afraid because she’s so close to death, but never allowed to be reassured that she was going to go back to the stone when she died, but maybe the maker will take her in.

eoin mahariel has had a tough time getting past his bf getting eaten by a creepy mirror, but he’s trying. he and leliana hit it off right away bc of their love of storytelling, swapping folklore and history but also gently correcting each other about details. he’s not particularly concerned by individual shemlin, and he’s definitely okay w very, very pretty, angry human witches.

niamh tabris is a gangly, freckley bundle of rage. she won’t take her wedding dress off for months, until she gets an infection from the dirty fabric being stuck to a wound, and zevran coaxes her into something cleaner he found on a dead guy. she will kill anyone given so much as half a reason. she spends every coin she can on pretty shiny things for morrigan, but is sickened by the idea of asking alistair to take part in the ritual and takes the final hit to the archdemon herself.

jolene surana has been in the tower too long to remember anything before that. she prefers practical application of magic to study, and ends up dabbling in blood magic when she feels its necessary. she’s average sized by human standards, but self conscious about being a little wider than elves usually are. she’s happiest sitting by the fire, laughing, sandwiched safely between leliana and alistair. she WILL fight arl eamon with her bare hands.

leon amell is a quiet guy who has mixed feelings about the circle and then isn’t really sure what to when he’s out of it. he initially can’t make food or fight very well or make friends on his own or figure out how buying things works. he falls in love painfully easily, mostly with people who will never reciprocate. one time he hit himself in the achilles tendon with his own staff during a battle.

[a-shakespearean-in-paris]

Fanfiction Asks

tagged by @galadrieljones, thanks!

Name: I like having “Shakes” as a fun alter ego, hehe <3

Top 5 Fandoms Written: In order

Dragon Age, and I have written for all three games at some point or other

DBH, Retired from it. Main fic is done and I said my peace. I just liked the robots as well, lol.

Red Dead Redemption 2. Finished main work, but door isn’t closed on writing more.

Game of Thrones/ASOIAF. Just Jaime and Brienne, actually went back to a fic I started last year for them.

Resident Evil. Just one piece, Leon and Ada. I will probably write more when we get more RE content. 

Top 5 Fandoms You Want To Write For/More: Much like Gala fandoms aren’t something I choose, they knock on the door and ask me to write for them. I find  just because I love a piece of media (like Outlander) doesn’t mean I necessarily want to write for it as well. I started with Dragon Age I think because I loved the idea of developing my own OC’s backstory and dynamic she has with others in between game moments. Briefly however I wrote some Mass Effect a few years ago and would love to again once the release comes out.

Stories You Wish More People Knew About: I’m grateful for all my interaction to be honest. I think I’ve been very lucky. However at the time I’ll admit I wished my DBH fic got more feedback. Comparison is the thief of joy but I noticed how Connor x Reader fics got more attention than writing OCs and it bummed me out because I worked really hard on this story. (I was however not a great mental place at the time. It was not pleasant HOWEVER I am much better now <3) That being said I am grateful for the people who did read this story and left me comments, because there were quite a bit in retrospect and I am so thankful for you all :)

Ship(s) Written The Most: There is no contest, it’s Cullen and Lydia from Dragon Age between my ongoing series with them, one shots, and tumblr prompts throughout the years now lost to the void. Recently (well, November) I recently got back into them as well. that’s when I decided to continue my long fic like I always wanted--but just got distracted with other fandoms in the time in between. It’s good looking at them with fresh eyes however, especially since I finished the first part before starting grad school...like the week before, and now I’m about to finish (Knock on wood) Poetic cinema. 

Character(s) Written The Most: Cullen and Lydia between everything. There’s no contest, though Connor and Sophie from DBH follow. After that it’s Jaime and Brienne and Charlotte and Arthur from RDR2.

How Many OCs Do You Have: Lydia is my most developed OC followed by Sophie from DBH. I also have a newish Cousland Warden OC that romances Morrigan and a Hawke that features in my DA longfic that I’ve tried to write more of recently who romances Fenris. I have a last of Us OC as well for a short fic I may publish one day, and completely original characters from my novel. I also have side characters from my fics that technically count as OCs. (Lydia’s brother, her templar boyfriend from the Circle, Cullen’s ex girlfriend from Kirkwall, Lydia’s father, Sophie’s father and mother, Charlotte’s brother....list goes on) 

How Many Series Do You Have: My “Dreams” saga where all the Cullen and Lydia stuff go, a series of assorted Dragon Age one shots, and all my Connor and Sophie stuff which includes the main fic and a few one shots. 

What Do You Do With Fics You’re No Longer Interested In?: Wait for the muse and accept it might not come back. It did for my RDR2 fic and my GOT fic, and heck my DA modern AU. Others haven’t been so lucky but it does happen.

Coming Soon: IWD, chapter 65. More Tulsa Queen, though since my exam is coming up I have to focus more on that than my WIPS, but April I’ll be a new woman. :D And My Morrigan fic as well. Also that Jaime and Brienne actor/actress AU. Smutty POTO one shot.

Do you see a problem here? I do. lol.

Line From A WIP: Christine is every star in the night sky. More so a placeholder we’ll see if it stays or sticks

Do You Accept Prompts?: I did on a regular basis once, but I got burnt out and people asked me for pairings I honestly wasn’t interested in. Now every so often, I reblog a prompt list and sometimes they sit in my box forever oops I’m sorry.

How Do You Feel About Kudos?:Every one is precious. Thank you all who’s every felt compelled to click it. 

Do You Read Fic As Well?: I try to! Between writing, reading assigned readings and published books it’s difficult but I definitely do :)

tagging @thevikingwoman @juliafied @musetta3 @cartadwarfwithaheartofgold @jentrevellan @kunstpause @elveny  @noire-pandora @laraslandlockedblues @dismalzelenka @queen-kass-the-writer @laelior @alyssalenko​​

[the-eldritch-it-gay]

which character is most likely to cause problems on purpose

All of them lñsdklñfsñdlfñsld I like making fun characters.

Okay that´s not true, I can definitely identify some who wouldn´t cause problems on purpose. Lets categorize them all. For non DA charas I’ll note that.

WOULD NOT CAUSE PROBLEMS

Serafine Tabris

Ghila´nas´len Andras

Saaraas Adaar

Safaa’ Medina-Luna [TMA]

Elane’lunalen Mahariel

WOULD CAUSE PROBLEMS, NOT ON PURPOSE

Amal Surana

Eulàlia Cousland

Andromache Ximena de Leon Espinoza Santiago Barajas Odysseus Spiros [MotW]

MIGHT CAUSE PROBLEMS

Badr al-Din Lavellan

Azahar(a) Hawke

Teja Cadash

Vyrian Xhojsia (only for Rich people)

Red Whisper [RP]

WILL CAUSE PROBLEMS ON PURPOSE THIS IS A THREAT

Joaquín Hawke

N’Abjidynen Za’arslu (Andras) //most of the problems they cause tho aren’t on purpose

Za’kwi Zalroth [D&D]

[theconfusedartist]

Alright, all of these (at the moment) are works in progress as I finish rendering it all, but I have been working on them since January and been wanting to post about it for a while, so here it is! I have some other works in progress, but those are all from this month, so this is all the stuff I wanted to share. (as a bonus it’s all dragon age)

The first set is Cece (Cousland) in her starting armor, Ostagar battle armor, and then her Blighted Warden Armor. I was just starting to play Cece when I made these sketches (and I still haven’t finished her playthough actually lol) but I was torn between having a lot of fun in armor I rarely ever use in my go arounds vs being eternally frustrated that she was getting knocked out and around every few minutes. I have most of her story and what I’m going to do with her in game planned out, but all things considered, she’s still pretty much a newb and these were the armor sets that stuck out to me the most when I was playing (with her concussed ass).

The second set is all of Bethany Hawke, in my elf-blooded universe, which is why I had a lot of fun designing her but trying to keep her base look similar. Since she and Carver survived making it out of Ferelden (neither she or Carver got smashed luckily, can’t say the same for Sapphire, ouch), she was able to hold her own in Kirkwall, becoming a mercenary alongside Carver and Rae as Leon and Sapphire went along with Athenril. Eventually, when this is finished I’m going to go in detail with all the armor and why I chose to design it that way, but it’s kinda long for a WIP post.

Varyl (Mahariel) is the last two images, both of which are her in her starting outfit. It’s what she wears when she leaves her clan with Duncan to fight as a Grey Warden, but didn’t have to change because Duncan was taking her to gather other recruits. I just wanted a nice set of images with her starting staff and clothes since she’s a warlock and very different from most of my other builds.

[luna-woods]

Favourite Pairings Tag

Name your top 10 favourite pairings from 10 different fandoms and then tag how many people you want.

Tagged by ♡ @radio-chatter ♡ In no particular order~ 

Alistair Theirin x Female Cousland (Dragon Age) 

Raleigh Beckett x Mako Mori (Pacific Rim) 

Bucky Barnes x Natasha Romanoff (Marvel Comics) 

Cassian Andor x Jyn Erso (Star Wars)

Brad Colbert / Nate Fick (Generation Kill) - entirely @radio-chatter‘s fault 

Reyes Vidal / Scott Ryder (Mass Effect) 

Richie Tozier / Eddie Kaspbrak (IT)

Wally West / Bruce Wayne (Justice League Animated Series)  

Geralt of Rivia x Yennefer of Vengerberg (The Witcher)

Jaime Lannister x Brienne of Tarth (Game of Thrones / A Song of Ice and Fire) 

Honorable Mentions off the top of my head I have a *lot* this isn’t even all of them:

Iron Bull / Male Lavellan (Dragon Age) 

Male Amell x Morrigan (Dragon Age) 

Cullen Rutherford x Female Inquisitor (Dragon Age) 

Cullen Rutherford x Female Amell* (Dragon Age) - I have a very specific headcanon about this don’t judge me 

Male Hawke x Isabela (Dragon Age) 

Garrus Vakarian x Jane Shepard (Mass Effect) 

Tiran Kandros x Sara Ryder** (Mass Effect) 

Male Shepard x Tali’Zora (Mass Effect) 

Han Solo x Leia Organa (Star Wars) 

Ben Solo x Rey (Star Wars)

Diana Prince x Steve Trevor (Wonder Woman)

Wally West x Linda Park (DC Comics) 

Jake Peralta x Amy Santiago (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)

Jack Robinson x Phryne Fisher (Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries)

Farrier / Collins (Dunkirk) 

Lambert x Keira Metz (The Witcher) 

Leon Kennedy x Ada Wong (Resident Evil) 

*Based on my own headcanon where Female Amell is not the Grey Warden in the same canon playthrough as my own Cousland Warden.  **Specifically from Houston, We’re Not in Heleus Anymore by @radio-chatter

Tagging (no obligation of course): @old-world--blues , @ladyinthebluebox

[dragamea]

i give you the series dragon age deadbydaylight and resident evil.

Perish. (doing them in same thing but in order and fave characters exclude #me)❤ Favorite Male:  anders/fenris/cullen + dwight + leon ❤ Favorite Female: morrigan/leliana/isabela + meg/nea/claudette + jill❤ Favorite Pairing: cousland/morrigan + nea/claudette/meg + nivanfield/leonchris✖ Least Favorite Character:  howe + freddy + i literally forgot his name but main villain guy of re6✔ who’s most like me: hawke/cousland + dwight/slightly david + chris ❤ most attractive: cullen/anders/dorian + huntress/trapper/amanda/meg + leon/jake/jll❤ three more characters that I like: alistair/dorian/zevran/varric + michael myers in that au where hes kinda hawt tbh + helena/sherry

[heleuss]

Tagged by the wonderful @sihasleia, thank you <3

Rules: if you can, list the Top Ten songs you are listening to lately, and tag ten mutuals to do the same!

Uhh I’m experiencing a serious playlist crisis and only music I can listen to right now without getting irritated is Chopin and Debussy and these do not fall under the definition of song... So here’re Top Ten songs I had constantly on repeat this summer:

1) Andrew Belle - Sky's Still Blue

2) Foals - Spanish Sahara

3) Kings Of Leon - Sex on Fire

4) Madonna - Frozen

5) Message To Bears - Mountains

6) Morcheeba - Enjoy the Ride (feat. Judy Tzuke)

7) Portugal. The Man - Feel It Still

8) Röyksopp - What Else Is There?

9) The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army

10) X Ambassadors - Unsteady

depressed 24/7

Tagging @shepofships @couslands-littlespitfire @oneneatcat @leysendris @erubadhriell @dracoangel @slagginbitch @craseydreams @apostates-and-feathers @baggesa

no pressure! (and sorry if this tagging thing annoys you)

[belorage]

I was tagged by @xbaebsae to make some OCs in this Picrew! Thank you, Angy! It was looking to be a case of Oops! All Boys, but Tiersa would not stand for it.

WESLEY BROOKS (FC5), RAFAEL ESTRADA (FC5) LEON VALERO (CP2077), CAIUS TREVELYAN (DAI) GAVIN COUSLAND (DAO), TIERSA SURANA (DAO) 

[marquis1305]

Reblogging in celebration of tomorrow's new chapter!

A Reflection In Your Eyes Ch 3

Chapter 3- The Lightening I Keep Near

“I swear to the Qun or Andraste or Fen'Harel… Whatever it is that you worship, please. SHUT. UP.” Damaia growls. “None of us bloody care if a sword and shield is better than a two hander; except the two of you. The better one is whichever you can bloody use to keep you from getting split in two. For some that is a shield to cower behind, for others it is a sword big enough to compensate for not needing your second hand otherwise, and for those of us with superior abilities, it’s a staff that can literally shock you into having some common sense. Now stop tempting me to use mine!”

Leon and Vashta both shut their jaws with a clink. Staring wide eyed at the Qunari mage, who just snarled at them. Three days of travel, with nothing but their continued banter on numerous subjects. Normally Damaia would play along, and even enjoy, the familiarity that was growing between the Templar and her crew. But as of right now, she honestly just wanted everyone to shut it. They had had to double time it to make the meet even close to the promised time, and even then were a day late due to the run in with Leon’s former companions. She knew all too well how prissy the Circle mage types could be, what with their pampered life in a gilded cage. Damaia had no interest in the lecture that they were certain to endure upon their arrival to Highever.  

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[a-shakespearean-in-paris]

What first got you into fan fiction?

I read Sailor Moon fanfics on archive sites as early as 11 or 12 and I had only a vague idea of what it was. I was a huge SM fan and still am. MoonRomance.net was a favorite site of mine. RIP. There was one story in particular by someone named Sailor Jess (SailorJess??? SailorJes? IDK but I do remember that) who wrote Usagi/Mamoru in a really captivating way. I also liked leon/Ada stuff when I played Re4 on fanfiction.net (WHERE IS FANFIC AUTHOR ADAADORE? legend.) and eventually when I played DAO, Warden and Alistair stuff. There was a fic called “oaths” on fanfiction.net that was awesome and was alistair/cousland, and lowkey inspired me when I wrote In Waking Dreams, as the author took moments between events in Origins and expanded on them, which is what i sought to do with IWD. 

Anyway by the time I started writing fanfic, which was a totally new beast in the jungle for me, as I never had before, (though I did write a lot of original fiction, including a “novel” my first year of college that will stay buried in my subconscious and on my old computer. Actually, i don’t think I can access it anymore, makes me sad.)  I was in my last year of undergrad and kinda tired.  Inquisition was always a comfort game for me, mostly because of the Cullen romance route, and I had fun thinking about my Inquisitor’s backstory and such. There’s an optional line you can say to Josephine if you’re a circle mage that always stuck out to me and got me thinking about the Inquisitor’s back story, a line about the Quiz being infatuated with one of the templars. I thought it was kind of cool and mirrored Cullen’s feelings toward the Warden in DAO and ran with that, also thinking about the issues of a Circle mage and former templar relationship. So I began to write what became my first ever fic in Novemeber 2016 and started publishing it June 2017 because I did a lot of rewrites. 

I was drawn to writing a fanfic because I just wanted to do something with passion again, and I wanted to feel like me. I think I’ve stuck with it and gone on to different fandoms is because i’ve learned that writing for me is a necessity. And I’ve made people happy, so it’s all a win :D

thanks for the ask! Sleepover Saturday