#oc: andraste thorne

[merrillshawke]

some shots of my main Rook, Andraste Thorne!

[writingthedas]

ok so I'm gonna do the first 3 prompts for the rook development part of #Veilguard30 in one go and then reblog with each prompt.

days 1-3 prompts are: Name, Age, and Race

under the cut bcs I have 11 Rooks planned

Andraste Thorne, 36, Elf blooded but will just be human in game

Rinaya De Riva, 42, Elf

Defne Aldwir, 29, Qunari

Mithryn Laidir, 31, Dwarf

Nesrin Aldwir, 26, Elf

Aulus Mercar, 38, Human

Zarra Mercar, 34, Dwarf

Valone Ingellvar, 24, Elf

Seranna Laidir, 27, Elf

Judith Thorne, 31, Human

Paranni De Riva, 29, Elf

[wardenthornes]

also thinking about Harding and Rook becoming a romantically involved pair of legendary religious leaders for the dwarves like Andraste and Shartan are to the Chantry. Starting their own religious/cultural movement for the dwarves centered on understanding/respecting the Titans and restoring the central role of women in dwarven society. I think this could go crazy

[invinciblerodent]

"I need to rein it in, I don't know the characters yet, so I won't write fic about them- it'd just end up being out of character anyway."

(proceeds to write like four pages)

"well, okay, that's.... fine, it's ambiguous enough, they barely speak. but i won't mention the kind of tattoos this character is supposed to have without seeing what options I have for them in the cc, just to keep things neat and canon-accurate."

(proceeds to spend like half an hour brainstorming ideas for exactly that)

[shewolfofvilnius]

My Dragon Age (main) OCs

Dragon Age Origins: Warden Elissa Tabris, the Hero of Ferelden. Dragon Age II: Luna Hawke, the Champion of Kirkwall Dragon Age Inquisition: Inquisitor Vilkė Lavellan, the Herald of Andraste Dragon Age Veilguard: Warden Isseya 'Rook' Thorne, the Slayer of Gods.

As a bonus, here are three of the four making appearances in other games. Hawke in Inquisition, Lavellan in Veilguard, and Rook...in Dragon Age Origins (I based her on a little girl you meet in the City Elf Origin)

[anderstrevelyan]

Hello, can I introduce you to my veilguard OCs?

Ivar Thorne (née Blackthorne)

(Warden, rogue, I think he'll romance Emmrich)

He doesn't remember the details of his father's ruthless push for power: just how you were supposed to ignore strange sounds at night, or new bones in the crypts. Not ask questions when an older cousin disappears. But he does remember the night the Veil wore too thin: demons and chaos and death, and a young boy's instinct to grab his baby sister and run.

By the time he reaches the city, rumours festering, talk of all the Blackthornes dead, he drops the first part of his surname. He leaves his sister near Compassion spirits in the Grand Necropolis, terrified to tell anyone who he is. He seeks refuge in the Chantry, terrified to tell anyone what he's done.

When he's old enough to set out on his own, he journeys to Amaranthine—to see the Chantry where Andraste first spread the Chant, he'd tell you, but it's conveniently away from Nevarra, too. Eventually recruited by the Wardens there, he learns to fight from Sigrun and Nathaniel Howe, and volunteers for experiments with Warden-Commander Garrett Amell and the mysterious mage Avernus about whether non-mage Wardens can pick up some basics of blood magic. He suspects the latter is why Weisshaupt reassigns him to report there, but he stays in touch with Amell, who introduces him to Varric.

He never stops regretting abandoning his sister, and he regrets more each year his reluctance to write to the Necropolis to try to learn of her fate—so it's a relief and a joy when she joins the team along with their new Fade expert.

(Too shy at first to broach discussing the details with his sister, he finds himself spending time with said Fade expert to ask questions about his own upbringing as an orphan in the place, until he finds more reasons to keep coming back.)

Vita Ingellvar (née Juliana Blackthorne)

(Mourn Watcher, warrior, romances Neve)

Found in a crypt by a Mourn Watcher taking an extra lap in their rounds—the wisps seemed especially active that day—Vita is embraced and adopted by the Mortalitasi. Raised by mages, named for Vitus Fabria (the founder of the Mortalitasi), and often more comfortable with spirits and the undead than other children, she was certain she'd grow up to become a mage, and dreamed of the day her ability would manifest.

It never did, but her determination and affinity with spirits led to her being invited to join the Mourn Watch as soon as she was of age.

She did most of her work alongside a spirit of Valor, whose purpose she admired, but kept finding friction in the Necropolis's focus on appeasing those of lauded lineage, especially as someone with no knowledge of her own roots. She fumed so much that Valor felt it, too, forbidden from bravely standing up to wayward noble undead, and twisted against his purpose into something malign. Inflexibility, Recklessness, Idealism: she's not sure what she'd call what the spirit became, but she was devastated when he had to be destroyed by the Watch.

Devastated, but determined to finish their work and stop the nobles' uprising no matter the cost—she only regrets that she didn't disobey sooner.

The Watch encourages her to leave alongside Prof. Volkarin, and she's startled to see so much of herself in this group's leader's face. For the first time, she's curious about piecing together who she was and could have been. (And about the beautiful detective all the wisps seem enamoured with, too.)

[a-drama-addict]

codex askss 2 for emira, 8 for chronos, 1 for therése and 15 for chloe!

YESSSS YESSSSS [ask game]

Emira | 2. a letter written by your OC’s family member

Em,

Haven't heard from you in ages, which is worrying because your ass usually doesn't go quiet easily. The amount of trees that could've been saved if you just showed a sign of life.

Things in the alienage have been quiet too. I think our people still move with the way you do.

Soris and Valora missed you at their anniversary. I did too. Andraste's ass, can't you just reply? Leliana won't either. But that's just how Leliana is these days, isn't she?

Best of luck to you wherever you may be.

With love,

Shianni

— A letter written by Hahren Shianni, Bann of Denerim's Alienage, dated 9:41 Dragon

Chronos | 8. your OC’s doctor/healer talking about their injuries

Patient notes - Inquisitor Adaar

Inquisitor Adaar sustained an injury last mission he went on, going to stop the Grey Wardens. He lost his leg.

Decapitated just below the knee

Nasty nerve damage

Has to rest for at least 4 weeks, ideally 8

Give him whiskey for the pain, won't do much but it's better than nothing

The Iron Bull insist he'll take care of the Inquisitor. Said he's dealt with lost limbs before. Better him than me, Inquisitor's pissed. Least it wasn't his sword arm. Well, staff arm I suppose.

— A note written by the surgeon in Skyhold, the paper is crumpled and there's some dry blood on it. There's also a doodle of a bee- distinctly done in a different pen.

Therése | 1. an overheard conversation about your OC

Recruit: She... She killed her father?

Senior Warden: Most have done worse.

Recruit: No, no I've heard worse before. But killing her father- burning down the house she killed him in, then killing two of the guards that tried to arrest her?

Senior Warden: Thorne had her reasons. We instilled the right of conscription before she got hung.

Recruit: She killed three people!

Senior Warden: And she has killed a thousand more darkspawn since then. Not everyone's recruited because their sword arm's good, some people have a past.

— An overheard conversation in the Hossberg Wetlands, circa 9:52 Dragon, right before the siege of Weisshaupt.

Chloe | 15. a letter to your OC from a companion they haven’t seen in a while

Muffin,

I know, I know, 'You promised to stay in touch, tall guy! Hanged Man's boring without you!' and you're right. It always is.

Heard things were going well in Kirkwall though, so figures you don't need me. Fenris sent a letter few weeks back, said you gave your regards. Glad he still visits you.

In the same vein, Isabela sends her regards to you, says she misses you. And a few words I dare not repeat. Something about your ass, something about a phallus.

I've got a solid lead on Solas, got a good team for it too. Ever heard of Neve Gallus? Best damn detective I've ever met. Harding, one of the Inquisition scouts, is here too. And got a new one, a good one. Kinda reminds me of you, just not nearly as beautiful, strong, or iconic.

When we stop Solas, I'll be back. Next batch of drinks are on me. I'll bring Isabela too.

Always yours,

Varric Tethras

— A letter written by author Varric Tethras, adessed to the Champion of Kirkwall, Chloe Hawke, dated 9:51 Dragon.

[ferylity]

Seven Deadly Sins: Regina "Reggie" Thorne, AKA Rook (Dragon Age Veilguard)

The RED is Regina. Andraste help her.

LUST. desire for connection. pursuit of pleasure. emotional intelligence. obsessive. lovesick. one-night stands. seductive encounter. flirtatious conversation. erotic party. seductive attire. revealing clothing. passionate gaze. provocative makeup. sensual expressions. suggestive gestures. flirtatious smiles. lingerie. love letters. perfumes. provocative behaviour. love poems. erotic art.

GLUTTONY. indulgence in experiences. savouring moments. hospitality. generosity. hedonism. culinary expertise. wine-tasting. excessive snacking. overloaded plates. excessive portions. bloated stomachs. messy eating. greasy fingers. full tables. indulgent spreads. overflowing cups. satisfied expressions. wine bottles. just can't get enough. fast food wrappers.

ENVY. motivation. competitive spirit. strategic planning. observational skills. bitter rivalry. contest. envious gossip. resentment-filled argument. social media jealousy. furrowed brows. clenched jaws. side-eye looks. pursed lips. tense posture. whispering behind backs. crossed arms. gossip magazines. keeping up with the joneses. the grass is always greener. feeling inadequate.

GREED. resourcefulness. entrepreneurial spirit. negotiation. materialistic. aggressive investment. lavish spending spree. resource-hoarding. get-rich-quick schemes. auction-bidding war. property acquisition. piles of money. overflowing wallets. luxury items. locked safes. penny-pinching. rare collectibles. selfishness. unwillingness to share.

SLOTH. calmness. stress management. nonchalance. relaxation techniques. lethargic. apathetic. inactive. lazy weekend. binge-watching marathon. neglected chores. skipped workout. long nap. lounging on the couch. missed deadlines. unkempt appearance. messy hair. pajamas. blankets. slippers. procrastination station. self-care routines.

PRIDE. confidence. self-assurance. self-respect. dignity. public speaking. self-promotion. arrogant. conceited. egotistical. self-important. vain. boastful speech. puffed chest. raised chin. smug smiles. spotlight. tooting your own horn. showing off. refusing to admit mistakes. feeling entitled. personal branding. leadership development.

WRATH. assertiveness. decisiveness. strength. intensity. boundary setting. courage. indignant. heated arguments. road rage incident, physical altercation. angry outburst. clenched fists. glaring eyes. tense muscles. raised voices. reddened faces. aggressive gestures. stormy demeanour. intense frowns. destructive actions. broken objects. punching bag. out for blood. fists. simmering anger.

If anyone wants to join in, feel free. Not tagging anyone. Let these posts fly far, and share your OC!

[lasatfat]

dadwc prompt list/info

general info:

I'm most familiar with the Inquisition roster, and I've played Origins enough to get a handle on those guys, I think. DA2, I haven't played as much. I'd avoid Awakenings and Absolution for now, because I haven't got around to them yet. I also haven't played Veilguard, but I'm developing some Rook ideas.

Please specify the prompt list you're using, if you can, so I can link back to it. Don't worry if you can't.

I'll be reposting stuff to AO3 by default, but if you'd rather I didn't repost for your prompt, I will absolutely respect that.

OT3/poly prompts are welcome, cracky ships are welcome, rarepairs are welcome. "LI swaps" are welcome (e.g. my Surana romances Alistair in my game, but you can request her with Morrigan, for example. Or a non-romanceable character. Anything you like). Nothing really grim, though, please.

If you send me prompts for platonic interactions, I will love you forever. I will give you a little digital kiss/hug/handshake/high five/wave.

If you send me something that I have a real mental block against for some reason, I will let you know and you can send in another prompt, if you want to.

If I combine prompts, I'll post one with a screenshot of the other(s), and privately answer the other ask(s) to link you up.

prompt fills

Blood of the Crow || Two Hands Longing (For Each Other's Warmth) || Tempting Fate || An Unfriendly Wager || Shadows and Tall Trees || Sanctuary || Easy Like a Sunday Morning || From Childhood's Hour || Scathefire || A Rose Upon a Thorn || Let Me Walk (Before They Make Me Run) || Risk My Hands to Pick Up Shards || Fair Game || Safe Under Cover || The Beginning of All Things || Aisling Lavellan Makes Her Mark || The Safest Place to Hide (NSFW) || You Will Find Him Next to Me || Don't Look Back Into the Sun || Planning Permission || The Nug King's Prize

prompt lists

I have a whole tag for story prompts and ask games HERE; this is just a selection of various types and topics. Again, please include the name of the list if you can, but don't panic if you're on mobile or just forget. Sparklies are for things I'm particularly feeling.

dragon age artefacts

unusual words and Raleigh's lost words

adventuring party dialogue pt. 2 and pt. 3

fantasy settings starters

drabble checklist

50 wordless ways to say "I love you"

fictional kiss things that end OP

enormity of my desire and dirty little compliments

soft sentence starters

hurt/comfort starters and bad day prompts

shit you don't want to hear

100 indulgent prompts

my ocs

canon protagonists:

Eireann Surana, Hero of Ferelden - City elf mage, arcane warrior and spirit healer, wielder of Spellweaver. Mother of Farah. Radically kind, values honesty, wishes she didn't have to keep so many secrets. A good tactician. (she/her, bisexual)

Rian Hawke, Champion of Kirkwall - Human hedge mage, force mage. On the diplomatic side of sassy, or the sassy side of diplomatic, depending on your view, but always aims for compassion. (they/them, pansexual)

Gideon Lavellan, Herald of Andraste - Dalish storm mage, Knight-Enchanter. Twin brother of Athim, brother of Aisling. Cunning, and good-hearted, a great believer in uplifting the downtrodden. His title is a burden, but he tries to use his power for good. (he/him, gay)

Persephone "Pidge" Ingellvar, bare bones of a Dwarven Rook. Floundering after being pushed out of the Mourn Watch, they quickly find that they're also free to explore their own interests for the first time. (any/all pronouns, pansexual)

my other characters (I made characters to try out most of the Inquisition romances, and ended up shoving them all into my canon for funsies):

Athim Lavellan - Dalish mace-and-shield reaver. Twin sister of Gideon, sister of Aisling. Honest and inventive, good with problem-solving. Shares her brother's dry humour. (she/her, bisexual with a preference for men)

Kali Lavellan - Dalish dual-dagger tempest, sketches anything and everything. Perpetually anxious, and hides it well until she doesn't. Always goes the extra mile. (she/her, bisexual)

Sigyn, the Lady Archer - City elf mage of the Kirkwall Circle, escaped at the age of fifteen. Mother of Camile. Isn't used to being around people. Angered by injustice, will always protect those in need, but still building her social confidence. (she/her, grey-ace)

Farid Adaar - Tal-Vashoth mage, shapeshifter. Level-headed and kind-hearted, mellow until a game board or cards come out. A friend to all living things. (he/him, aroace)

Basvaarad Adaar - Tal-Vashoth rift mage, freed saarebas. Says little, and chooses his words carefully. Painfully shy, but loves deeply and well. (he/him, they/them, bisexual)

Nanna Adaar - Half-dwarf Vashoth, two-handed warrior, non-verbal. Brash and hot-tempered, but easily mollified. Very protective of people she loves. A lover of all physical contests. (she/her, lesbian)

Torunn Adaar - Vashoth archer and midwife. In-game she's an artificer, but in my heart she's a bard. Boisterous but emotionally intelligent and always eager to learn new things. Has big sister energy. (she/her, bisexual greyromantic)

Farah Surana - daughter of Eireann Surana and Alistair Theirin. Gregarious and inquisitive, she could make a friend in an empty room. Learned from her mother to value kindness above all else. Later travels north to fight with the Veilguard. (she/her, bisexual)

Luceo "Sunny" Aldwir - adopted child of Eireann Surana and Alistair Theirin. A survivor of slavery by the Venatori, they value their freedom and that of others. Trying to prove themself as more than just a person with famous parents. (they/them, gay)

Camile - adopted daughter of Sigyn. Shy and quiet, but always eager to help. Still learning to trust people to help her where she needs it. (she/her)

Aisling Lavellan - baby sister of Gideon and Athim Lavellan. She's brought to Skyhold to live with them after their parents are killed in the fighting in Wycome. Still finding her feet, but curious about everything. A budding creative. (she/her)

my 'ships

As I said, I would love the challenge of any random ships you want to send me! But these are all the ones I have in my verses:

main verse:

Gideon Lavellan/Dorian Pavus

Eireann Surana/Alistair Theirin

Eireann/Alistair/Kali/Cullen (and any combination of these)

Kali Lavellan/Cullen Rutherford

Rian Hawke/Anders

Rian Hawke/Varric Tethras

Athim Lavellan/Solas

Rian/Athim/Varric

Sigyn/Blackwall

Basvaarad Adaar/the Iron Bull

Nanna Adaar/Sera

Torunn Adaar/Raleigh Samson (quasiplatonic)

Kali Lavellan/the Iron Bull (FwB)

Gideon Lavellan/the Iron Bull (FwB)

Carver Hawke/Merrill Sabrae

Cole/Krem Aclassi

Fenris/Isabela/optional Zevran Arainai

Josephine Montilyet/Leliana

Raleigh Samson/Ser Thrask/Ambra

probably more I can't remember right now

the Lion and the Hind AU:

Torunn Adaar/Cullen Rutherford (whom the AU is named for!)

Athim Lavellan/Josephine Montilyet

Basvaarad Adaar/Cassandra Pentaghast

Gideon Lavellan/Solas

Kali Lavellan/the Iron Bull/Dorian Pavus (Bull is romantically/sexually involved with both Kali and Dorian, but Kali and Dorian are completely platonic)

other ships I enjoy but don't have anywhere specific to put, really

Basvaarad Adaar/Solas

Alistair Theirin/Zevran Arainai

Solas/Varric Tethras

[vigilskept]

moving things around again, because there's no better way to procrastinate on a fic :') leaving the tags here while i hammer out continuity for good this time!

fereldan/orlesian wardens: -> chaya & isaac tabris -> gabriel andras -> ylva aeducan -> diya surana -> qadir amell -> gavin cousland -> anita kader -> roshan mahariel -> salin (shiva’nasalin)

warden-related ocs: chaya’s kids: adaia laidir, neri & isa tabris ylva’s half-sister: kseniya aeducan ylva’s son: lukas aeducan

hawkes: -> dane hawke -> andrea hawke -> rowan hawke -> maric hawke

inquisitors: -> sander trevelyan -> thea trevelyan -> aslaug first-thaw (andraste reborn 🙂‍↕️) -> sindri brosca -> abra lavellan

inquisitor-related ocs: sander & thea’s siblings: leon, basil & damian sander’s situationship/gf: semra adaar

rooks: -> tavian mercar -> dinara de riva / mythalinara -> isa thorne (tabris) -> lukas thorne (aeducan) -> connor thorne (guerrin)

[merrillshawke]

more Andraste!

[heylavellan]

my ocs

meet my ocs!! some of them have profiles linked, some don't. but i'm happy to answer asks about them >:]

wardens

ramsay cousland (any) - charming noble who loves being in charge

rhiannon amell (they/them) - avvari mage caught by the circle

saliin mahariel (he/him) - dalish crafter turned hero of ferelden

lonan surana (he/him) - he just wants to be happy in the circle

hawkes

august hawke (he/him) - goody two shoes mage broken by kirkwall. toxic yaoi w/ anders

felicity hawke (she/her) - small and full of rage. she loves her wife merrill

inquisitors and heralds

elwyn lavellan (he/they) - himbo elf who really wanted to farm halla but became inquisitor instead

ariadne trevelyan (she/her) - saved from entering the priesthood by instead becoming the herald of andraste!

shokra adaar (they/it/he) - dry and witty mage who mocks qunari custom by presenting as saarebas and inquisitor.

basileus "baz" cousland (he/him) - father of four and widowed during the conclave. he really needs to fucking sleep

rooks

antonio de riva (they/them) - qunari spellblade who is learning that they don't have to just be a weapon

barry thorne (he/him) - left orzammar to join the grey wardens when his ex-wives got married. he's a slightly better person these days.

nifty ingellvar (they/she) - the grand necropolis' pre-eminent explorer and lover of women.

world states

primary world state: ramsay cousland -> (ambiguous hawke) -> elwyn lavellan -> antonio de riva

unlearning: (tbd aeducan) -> august hawke -> ariadne trevelyan -> nifty ingellvar

[thistle-spores]

You can call me Thorn!

They/it (English) or il (Français)

This is a video game sideblog, with a dash of TTRPGs (but mostly video games).

Currently playing:

Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Minecraft

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous

Baldur's Gate 3

Always obsessing over:

Hags

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Baldur's Gate 3 OCs:

Thistle (intro) (tag)

Tavender (intro) (tag)

Vilesi'ith (intro) (tag)

Siolfor Aconitum (intro) (tag)

Dragon Age OCs:

Solas Surana (intro) (tag)

Faren Cousland (intro) (tag) *

Elthine Hawke (intro) (tag) *

Helena Trevelyan (intro) (tag) *

Elgaris Ingellvar (intro) (tag)

* part of the Too Many Andrastes AU

Pathfinder: Wrath of Righteous OCs:

Faerost (intro) (tag)

[frecklef0x]

Me @ Thorn Adaar: pleasesteponmema'am

My bestie @frecklef0x sketched my Dragon Age Inquistion character, Thorn Adaar!

I love her. We stan a lesbian Qunari warrior 😭♥️

[enchantment1385]

Tell Us About your OC: Companion Edition

Rules:

Describe your OC as they are described by your companions.

Show us what they look like!

Tag at least 5 (or more) followers and 5 blogs you follow! :)

Enjoy writing! :}

I was tagged by @keeperscompanionsdai thank you beautiful! 

Tagging: @heraldofwho @dreadhobo @shannaraisles @sarcastichawkeftw @tessa1972 @red-wardens @fade-footprints @dickeybbqpit  No pressure! Only if you guys want to :) 

Faeron Lavellan

Varric ~ Dreamy? He’s a great kid! Needs to work on his tells in wicked grace though. At the moment he’s on par with, Daisy, and her giggling every time she gets a good card.

Sera ~ He’s a tit. (Manic giggles) ... Now we make, ‘not shitty’ cookies together.

Blackwall ~ Faeron is a good man. Brave, kind, and honest... We could all learn a lot from him.

Bull ~ Ahh, the boss is a cupcake. Sweet, pretty lookin’ and crumbles under pressure.

Dorian ~ Glorious, isn’t he? 

Cole ~ He dances and the magic dances with him. They are one... But.. Entangled, hurting sharp and scared. It pricks him like thorns on a rose.

Solas ~ I find it sad that someone with his talents doesn’t take the time to properly hone his gifts. 

Vivienne ~ Darling man. Far too soft for his own good. Of course, he’d be dead several times over by now if not for the shrewd company he keeps.

Cassandra ~ He is... A very kind man, unfortunately, I worry he carries the life of every single man and woman under the inquisition’s banner on his shoulders. I fear he will be forever changed when we are done. 

Nico ~ (smirking) He’s the reason I’m here. 

Das (AU) ~ My starshine can make a nug taste like Andraste’s arsehole. Now if that ain’t magic, I dunno what is! 

Nico Lavellan 

Cassandra ~ Nico is a good friend. I admire the deep love she has for her brother. She has also proven a fine and capable leader. 

Bull ~ She’s HOT.

Varric ~ Firecracker is a nice girl, you just gotta... break through the stone shell surrounding her to find it. 

Solas ~ Capable, strong, and clever. She is a fine leader, and a credit to her clan. 

Blackwall ~ She is... spirited? And terrifying. I’m glad we have Faeron to balance the scales...

Sera ~ She’s pretty, and fit, but a bit of a physco at times and a bit too elfy at others. Nice arse though.

Cole ~ She doesn’t like I can see what scares her. Then she burns with fire and rage and I go away again. 

Vivienne ~ Now, if we could get her to be half as charming as that brother of hers, she could be a master of the game. And I don’t say that lightly. 

Dorian ~ (chuckles) Oh no. I’m not stupid enough to say anything about her. I’ve seen men die for less. 

Faeron ~ I’m lucky to have her as my twin. She’s wonderful! She beautiful, and clever, and strong, and brave. I’m so glad she’s here.

Das (AU) ~ Nico’s a bloody goddess, but I ain’t never gonna tell her that! It’s way too much fun to piss her off! 

[merrillshawke]

LETS GO LESBIANS