#mage rebellion

[almaverses]

another thought i had during the mage rebellion there must’ve been like an insane baby boom. like those ex-circle mages were probs fucking like rabbits and with templars too busy snorting the red lyrium nose beers to punt mage babies to the chantry there’s just a surplus of babies in southern thedas.

[hexxalite-hecate]

In case you forgot just how fucking hard Dragon Age Origins went on the status of mages within 30 seconds on the mage origin...

They went SO FUCKING HARD OMG

[aly-the-writer]

Thinking about the mage rebellion and Fereldan. My main Warden is a Surana that sticks Alistair with the throne so I never really gave it much thought about why Ferelden's ruler would accept the rebellion.

But I replayed and something stuck out to me: Connor was frustrated about them being in Redcliffe. He asks how that could be seen to be a good idea. And honestly? Given that the Wardens rule Amaranthine and it's a major point of entry from the sea it wouldn't be that hard to have set Fiona's people there and gotten fewer side eyes by the locals. They're used to Wardens, mages ain't that weird in comparison. Especially after the Warden-Commander let a possessed corpse follow them home from the swamp like a lost mabari.

But Ferelden has a population problem. Lots of dead young men and women just at Ostagar, let alone the southern hills, the bannorn via the rebellion, and Denerim. And the survivors of the Siege at Denerim would have had high chances of Blight Sicknesses, there were probably epidemics following 9:31. That would have crippled the fighting population. That doesn't even count that a lot of the refugees who made it to the Marches and elsewhere never returned.

Redcliffe is the fortified gateway to Ferelden from the /Orlesian/ border. The same Orlais that certain powers (Gaspard) want to return to being an expanding empire.

Celene's hold was weak. Weak enough the Inquisitor could arrange to break it entirely.

The Chantry is primarily Orlesian and that would give the mages a reason to not want Orlesian control if it came down to Gaspard as Emperor bringing chevaliers back across the Frostbacks.

I don't think Ferelden took the mages in out of generosity. At least not entirely. I think they saw a chance to add a significant military force to their country if their gamble paid off - and that's why Teagan agreed. Unfortunately for the rebellion the Tevinter thing is a definite point of no return - the mages weren't loyal enough to their own cause, to where they were, to continue the risk of keeping them.

[niofo]

a scene i wrote in 2022 but i'm still coming back to it.

“And you decided to help me, out of everyone else,” noted Anders with sudden bitterness. “You know what I’ve done.”

“The right thing.”

Anders flinched like those words had physically struck him. He bolted from the bed and then got to the window, leaned against the sill, he shook his head.

“You shouldn’t be saying that!” he exclaimed almost with desperation. “You’re the Inquisitor, you can’t endorse… what I did.” His voice broke in the end.

“But I do,” said the Inquisitor calmly. “And believe me, everyone around knows my opinion about this. You did the right thing, Anders. The Kirkwall Circle was about to be annulled, every single person who left it alive that day was because of what you did.”

“I started the war…”

“No, Fiona did, when she decided on the vote. We all did. It would have started sooner or later, the only difference being that the whole Kirkwall Circle would be dead by then, just like Diarsmuid. They don’t need any excuse to hate and kill us, they’re going to do it anyway. You gave us all hope. I wish some other people noticed it as well, instead of blaming you for what templars were doing no matter what.”

He noticed that Anders was slightly shaking and it was not just a trick of light. The Inquisitor waited for a while, but not seeing the other mage’s face he couldn’t be sure if it was fine to continue. It probably wasn’t. He did it anyway, as gently as he could.

“We all have blood on our hands, Anders. But you are a healer, you tried to save as many people as possible. And you did save them. Thank you.”

[elevanetheirin]

I'm listening to Dragon Age Asunder

Spoiler*********

, I had forgotten, Lord Seeker Lambert's actions are what actively started the "mage rebellion" as a matter of fact he calls their sanctioned conclave an act of rebellion.

[fthechantry]

The fact that Seekers can cure Tranquility and did nothing to help in Kirkwall is just baffling. They investigated Meredith and sided with her even though they had reason to believe she was mistreating her charges.

Karl didn't have to die.

[almaverses]

imagine being a child or the loved one of a child who came into their magic during the mage/templar war. like the circle isn't an option for the parents and the concept isn't even a thing that exists for the child having never known it. very little options to control your magic and probably not even 10 yet half the population thinks you're a monster and you have literally no idea why.

[wylldebee]

The Mage-Templar War should've had a much larger focus in Inquisition instead of being shoved into comics/books change my mind

[clayton-comics]

This is soo good.

Not so long ago I think I posted about fanfic appreciation, in the topic of fanfic this will definitely be useful ❤️

Thank you for your work transcribing it for us 😊

If finished, it would be a great source. 👍

Conversations with Cullen 1: Cullen is a Busy Man

Note: So far, I have only been through this conversation with a female Dalish mage and a male human warrior. There may be other gender/race/class-specific dialogue missing.

The PC approaches Cullen while he’s training recruits.

Cullen (to recruit): “You there! There’s a shield in your hand. Block with it. If this man were your enemy, you’d be dead.”

Cullen (to his lieutenant): “Lieutenant, don’t hold back. The recruits must prepare for a real fight, not a practice one.”

Lieutenant: “Yes, Commander.” (Salutes and leaves)

Cullen (to you): “We’ve received a number of recruits – locals from Haven and some pilgrims. None made quite the entrance you did.”

[Go to 1]

1: Dialogue Options:

General: I’m glad I’m here. [Go to 2]

General: I like to stand out. [Go to 3]

General: It wasn’t my choice. [Go to 4]

2: General: I’m glad I’m here. PC: “I just hope I can help.” Cullen: “As do we all. It is enough that you would try.” [Go to 5]

3: General: I like to stand out. PC: “At least I got everyone’s attention.” Cullen: “That you did.” [Go to 5]

4: General: It wasn’t my choice. PC: “That wasn’t my idea.” Cullen: “I’d be concerned if it was.” [Go to 5]

5: Conversation continues:

Cullen and PC begin a walk and talk ala The West Wing.

Cullen: “I was recruited to the Inquisition in Kirkwall, myself. I was there during the mage uprising – I saw firsthand the devastation it caused.”

A soldier trails along behind them.

Soldier: “Ser!” (Hands Cullen a report.)

Cullen: “Cassandra sought a solution. When she offered me a position, I left the templars to join her cause. Now it seems we face something far worse.” (Glances at report.)

Dialogue Options:

General: I believe the mark will help. [Go to 6]

General: Everything’s a mess. [Go to 7]

General: You trust in the Inquisition? [Go to 8]

6: General: I believe the mark will help. PC: “I must have this mark for a reason. It will work. I’m sure of it.” Cullen: “Provided we can secure aid – but I’m confident we can.” [Go to 9]

7: General: Everything’s a mess. PC: “The Conclave destroyed, a giant hole in the sky – things aren’t looking good.” Cullen: “Which is why we’re needed.” [Go to 9]

8: General: You trust in the Inquisition? PC: “You left the templars for this. You believe the Inquisition can work?” Cullen: “I do.” [Go to 9]

9: Conversation continues:

Cullen: “The Chantry lost control of both templars and mages. Now they argue over a new Divine while the Breach remains. The Inquisition could act when the Chantry cannot. Our followers would be part of that. There’s so much we can– Forgive me. I doubt you came here for a lecture.”

Dialogue Options:

Flirt: I like your enthusiasm. [Go to 10]

General: I don’t mind. [Go to 11]

General: You’ve thought this through. [Go to 12]

General: No, not really. [Go to 13]

10: Flirt: I like your enthusiasm. PC: “No, but if you have one prepared I’d love to hear it.” Cullen: (Laughs.) “Another time perhaps.” PC: (Smiles awkwardly) Cullen: “I, ah…” (Clears throat.) [Go to 14]

11: General: I don’t mind. PC: “You understand our situation. I appreciate your opinion.” Cullen: “Look around. Our people are well-organized and committed. Despite what the clerics may think, we’re in the best position to help.” [Go to 14]

12: General: You’ve thought this through. PC: “You’ve given this a lot of thought.” Cullen: “I know what happens when order is lost and action comes too late.” [Go to 14]

13: General: No, not really. PC: “I hadn’t planned on it, no.” Cullen: “Then I shall spare you.” [Go to 14]

14: Conversation continues:

Cullen: “There’s still a lot of work ahead.”

A soldier approaches.

Soldier: “Commander! Ser Rylen has a report on our supply lines.”

Cullen: “As I was saying.”

Cullen walks away.

[End conversation]

Next conversation: Tell me about your colleagues

[artypurrs]

Art by the amazing artist @deyonside thank you

[niofo]

rewatching my favorite anime from the 80s, rurouni kenshin, bcos of this new remake (i don't like it) and i find it really funny bcos every time kenshin and saito stand next to each other all i'm thinking is that would be exactly the height difference between idris and anders. just the tiny man and the beanpole man doing the revolution.

fiona is said to be really tiny as well, even for an elf, and then adrian is also very short. i went with fan theory that ostwick's first enchanter lydia is blackwall's sister liddy, who i see as very similar to blackwall, so pretty buff, but also short. anders literally had to hand the rebellion down.

if i was better with drawing i'd make an art of all 5 of them planning to bring down the chantry and anders is just there, two heads taller than everyone else.

[thewardenisonthecase]

honestly, maybe it's a hot take or whatever, but I think that tearing down the veil and *potentially* bringing back the immortality to the elves would not have helped them a lot

[bunabi]

I'm glad they left the casualty toll up for player interpretation because for better or worse at least it keeps people discussing DA2

If not this what else is left....do yall think Merrill uses the same ball of twine to find her way around town or does she buy a new one every day

[dankinthedas]

Dorian: I must admit, Cassandra, I’ve never heard of these “Seekers of Truth.”

Cassandra: Why would you? They do not exist in Tevinter.

Dorian: But what are they? Some manner of super-templar? Is this one of those southern secrets, like proper hygiene?

Cassandra: Once we worked from the shadows, monitoring templars and mages alike.

Dorian: Ah. That clearly worked out well.

Cassandra: Your glibness does you no credit. The mage rebellion was beyond even our power to control.

THE BLACK FENS | CRESTWOOD

[glamfellens]

still losing my mind over how close alistair and fiona were to crossing paths. man. MAN!!!!!

[rivilu]

I do think this game loses a lot by not having any real origins/2 style abominations.

Both in terms of contrast with what Lucanis/spite have going on but also all the undead as well. A failed Zara experiment shouldn't be a random undead in a cavern shouldn't be an undead in the necropolis. Am I making sense?