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Snippet Sunday

I wasn’t tagged, but since I’ve actually been writing tonight...

Here’s a new snippet from my revision of Neither Angels, Nor Demons, Nor Powers I’ve been working on. I’m playing around with what it feels like to close the rifts, based on meta posts I’ve seen theorizing the Veil is made of sounds waves.

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Her vision came back into focus. There. Just ahead. The rift. Gritting her teeth and gripped her daggers, Nassella sprinted forward. Or at least jogged. She nearly tripped over a root, and heard the sizzling of another attack from the wraith hitting a tree. But several yards later she collapsed behind a bush, gasping for breath, and raised her hand toward the rift.

It was like a magnet, the way the Anchor pulled toward the rifts when she was this close. She pushed whatever magic the mark contained toward the glowing crystalline structure, tensing when the shared energies met. A beam of light shot from the rift toward her hand, completing the connection and leaving Nassella’s entire body shaking as a dissonant vibration filled her body.

She held herself steady, focusing on that connection, on keeping the Fade’s tone from overpowering her own body. She forced the magic she now contained outward, through the rift and then down the threads that still connected the demons to the Fade.

Solas had told her how these threads kept the demons close to the rifts, the lingering presence of the Fade stabilizing them as they adjusted to the waking world. But they also drew strength along those threads, and eventually they would break free, and wander further away.

It was why she needed to close the rifts. More and more demons would just continue to pass over through them. Already they had encountered wandering demons, and even now she could hear wordless whispers through her connection to the rift as curious demons and spirits gathered in the Fade, drawn to her pain and fear and the chaotic song, eager to join the fray.

But she couldn’t close the rift with the demons this close, as they essentially extended its presence. She took a deep breath, preparing herself. The moment the Anchor’s magic reached the demons on this side of the Veil she would disrupt those threads, severing, at least momentarily, their connection to the Fade and throwing them into chaos.

She reached the terror demon, and shuddered. She could hear it scream as the Anchor probed into its body, and she knew it was honing in, rushing toward her location. She pushed faster, searching for the wraith, knowing it couldn’t be far…

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Nassella Lavellan

A lil portrait of @long-liv-prairies‘ lovely inquisitor as a thanks for all the help I received with Character Creation and mod recommendations to make a good looking Ela in DA:I ^-^

Thanks again! Hope you like it (and hopefully you don’t mind me borrowing her lol)! <3

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I.... spent way too long working on these portraits lol. If you have a lot of patience (or are a perfectionist like me), you can really get some perfect character portraits! Artbreeder

My main four: Naomi Westerkamp, Abigail Westerkamp, James Westerkamp, Nassella Lavellan

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@roguelioness tagged me to use this picrew to make some of my characters! Since I’ve been playing Dragon Age again here are my original DA ladies from my fic writing days! Naomi Westerkamp, Nassella Lavellan, and Abigail Westerkamp.

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@idrelle-miocovani tagged me to make my OCs with this picrew and it was so cute I had to do it! I have waaaaay too many characters but here are some of them...

Top 5 are all D&D characters of mine: 

1. Madrigal Stillwater, halfing druid  2. Lark on the Wing, tabaxi monk 3. Aepryl, eladrin elf ranger 4. Saoirse Waesfir, half-elf warlock 5. Sincere, tiefling rogue.

The bottom 4 are my OCs from my Dragon Age Inquisition MGIT fic and sequel: 1. Naomi Westerkamp 2. Abigail Westerkamp 3. James Westerkamp 4. Nassella Lavellan

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Ok, everyone needs to look at this amazing commission @learielle painted for me of Nassella in her Halamshiral finery! I have been wanting to have a depiction of this dress ever since I wrote it, and learielle has done it justice beyond my wildest dreams! She looks so gorgeous and elegant and ready to steal some hearts and kick some butt!

You can read about Nassella in my fic Neither Angels, Nor Demons, Nor Powers.

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I. Love. Dollmakers.

Here we have modern!Naomi Westerkamp, modern!Nassella Lavellan, modern!Abigail Westerkamp, modern!Sybil Trevelyan, and modern!Gemma Trevelyan!

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TMI Friday Night!

I missed the boat for drunk writing circle (and I haven’t been able to write much lately anyway), but I’m for answering any questions about me or my OCs if you have them!

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Nassella Lavellan Style Board

Inquisitor Nassella Lavellan style! Based on THIS template.

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How would your OC/S react to being hit by a snowball?

I was tagged by @enchantment1385.

Naomi Westerkamp

James Westerkamp

Abigail Westerkamp

Nassella Lavellan

Sybil Trevelyan

Gemma Trevelyan

Nyle Trevelyan

Marin Hawke

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@idrelle-miocovani heck yeah I’m interested in another doll maker!

Here’s Ness about a year after the defeat of Corypheus. I’ve been toying with giving her a haircut for some time now, and this has pretty much sealed that decision!

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Nassella for the character asks? :D

art by @elalavella

send me the name of a character, and i’ll reply with:

B A S I C S

full name: Nassella Lavellan (I personally don’t think elves have middle names)

gender: Cis female

sexuality: Heterosexual

pronouns: She/her

O T H E R S

family: Father Roehon (deceased), mother Ellaya (deceased), sister Aurelia (deceased)

birthplace: Just outside Tantervale in the Free Marches

job: Hunter, Inquisitor

phobias: Deep water

guilty pleasures: Soft feather beds, honey

M O R A L S

morality alignment?: Neutral Good

sins - lust/greed/gluttony/sloth/pride/envy/wrath

virtues - chastity/charity/diligence/humility/kindness/patience/justice

T H I S - O R - T H A T

introvert/extrovert: Slightly extroverted

organized/disorganized: Organized

close minded/open-minded: Open-minded

calm/anxious: Calm

disagreeable/agreeable: Agreeable

cautious/reckless: Slightly reckless

patient/impatient: Patient when hunting, impatient otherwise

outspoken/reserved: Outspoken

leader/follower: Leader

empathetic/unemphatic: Empathetic

optimistic/pessimistic: Optimistic

traditional/modern: Modern

hard-working/lazy: Hard-working

R E L A T I O N S H I P S

otp: James Westerkamp

ot3: Crack ship is Cullen/Naomi

brotp: Naomi Westerkamp, Dorian, Bull, Varric

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Sybil in #15 and #16, James in #8, Nassella in #6, Naomi in #21 (Thedas for all!). :)

Ok! I had to pull together a lot of different pictures for most of these looks, but it was fun, and gives me a chance to show off some of my Pinterest stuff! Thanks for asking!

Sybil Trevelyan

15. Summer clothes

Sybil almost exclusively wears dark colors, and many of her clothes are ragged and more patches than original fabric. In the hot, humid Free Marches summers she prefers to wear strappy tops that leave most of her chest and shoulders exposed, and tight cropped pants (shorter than the ones pictured). But she burns easily, so she always has with her a thin cowl that she can sling over her shoulders and head when she’s in the sun, or pull off and wrap around her waist or hips or stuff in a pocket when she’s inside. The cowl also has the benefit of covering up some of her bright hair and skin when she’s trying to blend into the shadows.

16. Winter clothes

Sybil’s winter clothing is much like her summer clothing, just with more layers. She has to carry around everything she owns in a couple of bags, so in the winter she just piles on a few more layers to stay warm and calls it good. A ragged sweater and home-made, long sleeved tunics with built in hoods are staples, and a longer wool cloak for those especially cold nights.

(ok, i was going to put a cut, but my theme makes the pictures too small!)

James Westerkamp

8. A party outfit 

James doesn’t mind dressing up, so long as he is sure he’ll look good in whatever he is wearing. He’s not a fan of the tight, frilly clothes Orlesian men like to wear, and anything involving silks and velvet are just a bit too much for him. He discovers quickly that Ferelden finery suits him the best. The clothes are well-made from practical materials like leather and wool, but embellished and finely dyed and woven to look beautiful. He always feels confident when wearing something like this.

Nassella Lavellan

6. Formal gala garb

Nassella has only worn a ballgown once in her life, and it was something to behold (I’ve had to cobble together the pieces as nothing like what I imagine exists). Drawing inspiration from sleek Dalish clothing and armor, the dress featured a long, flowing skirt in dark charcoal with a slit up one side. The bodice was plate armor gilded in gold and intricate floral designs. The charcoal skirts were covered in folds of gauzy fabric with leaves and flowers embroidered with gold thread, emeralds, and peridot. It was the most expensive thing she had ever seen, much less worn.

Naomi Westerkamp

21. The most expensive thing they own

If we are speaking strictly clothing, then the gown Naomi wore to the peace talks at the Winter Palace is the most expensive. It was cleaned and repaired after that night, but she hasn’t had another chance to wear it. Made from dark green velvet and rich brocade, it resembled the dress on the right. However, the neckline was cut lower and the bodice encrusted with bright green peridot, matching and drawing out the color of her eyes at the time.

However, beyond clothing, the most valuable thing Naomi owns is her engagement ring. A cluster of enchanted precious stones set in lyrium-infused and enchanted silverite, Naomi never asked Cullen how much it cost Dagna to make. But aside from the precious stones and metals, the mana the ring contains, eventually built up to a staggering amount after years of drawing the excess from Naomi’s body, is beyond priceless.

[The Character Wardrobe Meme]

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James and Nassella

Meh, it’s not the best, but it’s what I could put together after this six day work week :/

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Lookin’ good without those mods.

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Chapter 7 - Defenders | Read on AO3 | Part 2 of the Westerkamp Verses | Read Part 1 on AO3 | NSFW

Summary: After the defeat of Corypheus, Nassella, Naomi, and James hoped the world was safe. They had a chance to relax, to spend time with their friends, family, and lovers in peace. But the earth was not silent after the Breach’s closing, and in Thedas, their work is never done.

A sequel to Neither Angels, Nor Demons, Nor Powers

Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous! For praise from the upright is beautiful. Praise the Lord with the harp; Make melody to Him with an instrument of ten strings. Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully with a shout of joy. For the word of the Lord is right, and all his work is done in truth. He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. - Psalm 33:1-5