#manfred the skeleton

[jakface]

I made a stupid thing

[sky--phantom]

Spite and Curiosity (Manfred)

[birb--birb]

HEY so uh, I'm rewatching a bunch of Emmrich cutscenes I recorded during my playthrough (I cannot accurately describe how hilariously in love I am with Savrin and him as a couple) and I noticed this figure watching after the reviving Manfred scene. It's as the camera pans away from the group and up to like a balcony area and you see the figure briefly.

I have two thoughts of who it could be:

Vorgoth

one of the Lich lords

We don't see a lot of details so it's hard to tell if it is one of the Lich lords with their adornments, but I also don't think the figure is big enough for it to be Vorgoth? And if Vorgoth had been able to help, I feel like Emmrich would have asked him to be there with them.

I could see it being one of the Lich lords who was curious as to why this spirit means so much to Emmrich. Its possible that him choosing Manfred over lichdom would confuse them after seeing Emmrich spend so much time working towards lichdom. Or, did this moment of commitment and love evoke something in the Lich lord that they have forgotten about? Did a similar experience happen to one of the liches where they chose the lich path but regretted not being able to bring their friend back? Are they drawn to this because they see Emmrich and Manfred as a 'what could have been' for themselves?

Or the curtains are just blue because they are blue, and there's a random spirit who knew Emmrich and Manfred watching in the wings...... but I think we may have been meant to see this figure after we know Manfreds revival is successful, after we know Emmrichs care for his lil skeleton son runs so deep that even though the revival isn't guaranteed, he'd choose the chance to bring Manfred back over the chance at successfully ascending to lichdom.

[curiouswisp]

His body could only take so much. But I underestimated him, Rook. What bravery in the heart of the dead! And how he grew. Manfred disobeyed me beautifully! He was his own soul at the end.

[feyunir]

I'm not surprised Emmrich would like puppet pantomime shows, but there is clearly a story here, and I want to hear it 🙈

[ozziyo]

Oops but a little older, chilling with two of the talking dead that live in her house

[acepalindrome]

I want to write lore heavy angsty fic, but I also want to write the shenanigans of Emmrich and Rook smuggling Johanna into Manfred’s mage graduation ceremony. She taught that boy so many spells Emmrich wouldn’t teach him! She deserves to be there! Manfred also wants his terrible skull auntie to be there on his big day, and who’s going to say no to Manfred?

Rook just wears a really big hat and hides Johanna on their head underneath, with tiny holes poked in so she can see out. If anyone questions the hat, Rook insists it’s the latest in Orlesian fashion. Oh, you haven’t heard of this trend? You must not be up to date on what’s stylish in Val Royeaux! They manage to gaslight an actual Orlesian noble at the ceremony into thinking he’s somehow fallen behind on fashion trends.

Meanwhile Johanna and Rook make bets on how long Emmrich will last before he starts crying. They both overshoot; he doesn’t even make it out of the house. The sight of Manfred in his graduation robes got him all choked up. Johanna teases him for being such a soft old man, but she’d be getting misty too if she was still physically capable of it. Her voice did not wobble, what the hell are you talking about?!

[opulentshits]

(EMMRICH/MW) CAT CANONS (p2?!)

Note: wow, wasn't expecting everyone to enjoy the cat canons so much! Thanks for all the likes and reblogs everyone!

HAVE SOME MORE CAT CANONS.

Based on the food and culture, I'd like to think Nevarra has some roots in Greek and Turkish culture. Just like Ferelden is big on dogs, Nevarra is big on cats. It isn't surprising to see a family in Nevarra owning a cat or two. Noble families tend to own more exotic cat breeds, like a Bengal, Egyptian Mau or Abyssinian.

Some family members would request to have the remains of their cats buried with them. Cats are seen more like family rather than just a pet in Nevarra. Nobles may pay extra to ensure their precious fur babies are mummified and interred in the family crypt. Some nobles even build little sarcophaguses for the cats!

The Necropolis will take in cats if families surrender the cat of a loved one or if the family of that cat is no longer available. These cats are brought in to join the Necropolis cat colony. The cats that roam the upper levels of the Necropolis are cared for and inspected regularly by the Mourn Watch.

There is a log containing records of all the cats which joined the Necropolis cat colony. It includes details such as the the date the cat was brought in, cat's name, physical description, personality, date of death and where their remains are stored after their death. There is a crypt specifically for cats who are part of the Necropolis cat colony.

It is not unusual for wisps of curiosity to inhabit the remains of a deceased cat. Sometimes the wisps simply may take up the form of a cat. Wisps in cat form! Emmrich believes that the spirit of some cats never truly go away, likely becoming wisps of curiosity as most cats are very curious by nature.

If Rook is from the Mourn Watch, it is likely they have encountered Gregory and Douglas before. When Rook and Emmrich return to the Necropolis together to perform the candle ritual, Gregory and Douglas recognizes Rook. Both of them greet Rook eagerly. A romanced Emmrich pouts as he realizes that the cats favor Rook more than him.

Emmrich is known to take time out of his schedule to check in on the health of the cats. He makes sure that they are healthy, teeth are in good condition and their fur is soft and clean. He has a drawer of grooming brushes, each with different textures in case the cat has a preference. Caring for the cats allows Manfred some interaction time, which Emmrich believes is good for Manfred's development.

Manfred likes it when a cat rests on him and purrs. He tried to replicate the sound several times but has not been able to purr successfully. He ends up making a loud hissing sound which startles the cats.

Manfred's first interaction with a cat caused him to pick up the bad habit of pushing things on tables to the ground. Emmrich is glad Manfred has stopped since.

[ninawolv3rina]

[proffbon]

[lullambii]

Day 6 of #Veiltober - Emmrich Even Manfred deserves a break.

[galedekarios]

i need you all to know that emmrich gives manfred pocket money bc i think this is extremely important information 😌💕

[fascinationstreetmp3]

manfred 💀💚

[weenwem]

Veilguard artbook spoilers❕

I really wanted to draw this Nevarran teapot belonged Emmrich mom 🥲

[psin314]

just spirits hanging out. (and assan)

[tyramir]

Someone else probably already did this, but I decided to make my own ranking.