#rook:rowena

[magpiemoonchild]

Justice! 🃏

Justice: How does Rook feel about the circumstances that led to them leaving their faction? What does returning feel like?

Rowena felt betrayed when she was sidelined. Sure, she fucked up a long running Crow operation and SURE she directly disobeyed Viago's orders but Treviso is her damned city! It's the only place that ever felt like home. She eventually accepts that what she did was brash, while maintaining that she did the right thing.

Returning, however, was terrifying. She's trying to come across as tough and collected and like she knows what she is doing and BAM she's back and here is Teia and she's about to see Viago in person for the first time since her fuck up and yep, she's probably going to feel like she is going to get sick. Her feelings for Viago range from mentor to obnoxious fool to brother figure and having him upset with her feels like a knife to her flesh. Not that she would ever admit that, however. Not in a million years. Not for a million gold.

......okay, maybe for a million gold. Quickly. Once.

[magpiemoonchild]

This is legit Rowena though 🤣😅

all you really need to make a good first impression on the ceo's grandson is for him to have suffered a year of solitary confinement

[magpiemoonchild]

the lovers and the hermit for the rook asks!

The Lovers: Who is your Rooks most significant relationship within the Veilguard? How do they help Rook feel seen and understood?

Rooks most significant relationship in the Veilguard, believe it or not, is Varric. While Rowena romances Lucanis and I have a lot of feelings about that, Varric believed in her. He thought that, even though she fucked up in the eyes of her only family, he supported her and boosted her into a position where she could feel free to help people. The little people, the poor and forgotten people, not just those who could afford her price.

The Hermit: When Rook is alone with their thoughts, what do they think about? Is solitude a blessing or a curse for them?

Being alone is something Rowena cannot stand. She spent most of her youth alone and so she flits from room to room, spending all her waking moments in someone else's presence. When she is alone, she is stuck with her thoughts, and that isn't something she can handle. She would prefer to put on a dorky, happy exterior so nobody sees just how broken she is inside.

[magpiemoonchild]

Some scars that are easy to see, and some that aren't. That's Rowena.

[magpiemoonchild]

For the Rook Tarot Game: The Hermit, The Sun & The Moon :)

TW: Brief mention of CSA

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The Hermit: When Rook is alone with their thoughts, what do they think about? Is solitude a blessing or a curse for them?

Rowena does everything, and I do mean everything, to not be alone. Her mind is always full, always talking and not stopping even when she tries to sleep. This has caused some serious insomnia, so at least she's used to not sleeping when they got to the Lighthouse. She spends her days (and nights) before the Veilguard doing contracts, having flings and annoying Viago to death. At the Lighthouse she spends a lot of time with the companions, learning about them and spending time with them. She spends a lot of time with the other insomniacs as well.

The Sun: What is Rook passionate about? How do they fuel that passion?

Rowena is passionate about art, and people's wellness. When she was sold to the Crows as a child, Viago took the time to teach her how to read and write, and about artwork. She learned to draw, and now drawing and painting are her two biggest Hobbies behind contracts and reading. She often will paint and sell to Antivan aristocrats, donating the funds to the people of Treviso. She kills Venatori and saves slaves as often as she can - she remembers that life. She won't allow anybody else to experience it.

The Moon: How does Rooks past impact their values? Does their past come with any biases or blind spots they have to account for?

Rook was stolen as a child from Arlathan after her clan was killed and sold to a Magister in Tevinter. She spend the next six or so years as his slave, as his "favourite". The Magister had a specific inkling for...relations with children. After she had grown too old for his tastes, she was sold to the Crows. Her contract to become a fully fledged Crow was simply chosen - and easily done. Since then she has spent as much time as she could helping others in that situation - any slaves. Elf or not, doesn't matter. She will not let anyone - ANYONE feel the pain she felt.

[magpiemoonchild]

Oh please!

fifty questions for rook

(no spoilers!)

veilguard is finally here yall!!!!! and now a set of character building questions for rook, because i wanna know all about them! there will be more question lists as I play the game, but those will be marked with spoilers and under a readmore for the next sixty days

1. How old is Rook?

2. How did Rook get the nickname? What do they think of it?

3. What was Rook’s life before their faction?

4. Which faction did they join, and why? How long has it been?

5. What was life like for Rook before joining the Veilguard?

6. What was the reason that brought Rook to Minrathous?

7. Why does Rook agree to join the Veilguard?

8. What makes Rook a good leader?

9. What is Rook like on the battlefield?

10. Does Rook know their history? Do they know of the HoF, Hawke, the Inquisitor?

11. Does Rook keep up with current events? (How aware of the situation are they at the start of the game?)

12. Does Rook have any family? Do they keep in touch?

13. Did Rook bring any trinkets/sentimental items to The Lighthouse?

14. What does Rook see when they look in the mirror?

15. What’s the first thing people notice when Rook enters a room?

16. Got any tattoos? What’s the story behind them?

17. How’d Rook get those scars?

18. Their fondest childhood memory:

19. What is Rook’s love language? What love languages do they respond best to?

20. What’s it like to see them smile? Their laugh?

21. What does Rook’s voice sound like? One of the voice options available, or do they have a different accent/voicecast?

22. Most embarrassing memory as a teenager:

23. What does Rook wear in the off hours? Do they like dressing up?

24. Does Rook have any nightly rituals before bed?

25. How does Rook like to spend their free time?

26. Rook is in charge of the grocery list. What’s on it?

27. When was the last time they cried?

28. Does Rook have any pets/animal companions?

29. Any vices?

30. What is Rook’s class? Did they choose it?

31. What specialization does Rook pursue? What called them to it?

32. How would a desire demon tempt Rook?

33. What do fear demons look like to Rook?

34. How does Rook begin their day?

35. Ultimate comfort food meal:

36. What would Rook say are their flaws?

37. Does Rook ascribe to a faith?

38. Did Rook have any relationships before Veilguard?

39. What is their room at The Lighthouse like?

40. Describe Rook’s bed:

41. What’s on their nightstand?

42. Something Rook regrets:

43. Is Rook the type to gossip?

44. What is Rook really good at?

45. Who was Rook’s closest friend before joining the Veilguard?

46. What does it take to earn Rook’s trust?

47. What’s Rook’s temper like?

48. A color, flower, animal, and weather to describe Rook:

49. What will always make them laugh?

50. Are they a mystery, or an open book?

+1 What does Rook smell like?

[magpiemoonchild]

High Priestess!

The High Priestess: Which does Rook follow more - their head or their heart?

Her heart, 1000%! Her heart is what led her down her life path, led her to rescuing Varric, led her to destroy the Statue at the ritual, led her to loving Lucanis. She is the first to admit that her book smarts aren't the best, and that she is rash but her heart is always meaning well.

[magpiemoonchild]

Just a bit of a spam post for Rowena

[magpiemoonchild]

okay, now that our rooks have been in a Last Supper drawing together, tell me more about Rowena.

what’s Rowena’s backstory and faction?

Haha yes!!

Rowena is a de Riva Crow. She began life as a child with her Dalish clan in Arlathan Forest. Her clan was murdered by slavers who took her and sold her to a twisted Magister in Tevinter.

She spent years there until she was no longer wanted, being sold to the Crows. She befriended Viago de Riva who (then) was a boy not much older than who that taught her to read and write.

She spent her life working hard to make him proud, using her Master Assassin blade to take revenge for herself and all other children who had been through that mansion.

After fumbling a major Crow operation to save slaves *including Varric* Viago sent her away and the rest is history.

[magpiemoonchild]

Oh gosh oh gosh here goes:

Thunder cracks high overhead, roaring and rumbling as it rolls across the sky. Despite the rain pouring down across the land, the air is hot and heavy with the summer heat. Black birds caw from their roost in the top branches of a gnarly oak in the courtyard of the manor ahead of the carriage carrying the two Crows. As the carriage slows near the entrance to the manor, the older of the two Crows clicks open the leather satchel on his lap, inventorying the many powders and vials within. When he speaks his gruff, raspy voice carries easily within the small cab.

"We are here only to make a deal with the Magister for new recruits. This particular one is pretty terrible, even as far as Magisters go, but hold your tongue. If you fuck up, im not saving you." His cold, grey eyes settle on the young teen beside him, holding his gaze until he made sure he was understood before continuing, "As a matter of fact, just dont talk."

The teen glowers but says nothing as the two of them exit the carriage and enter the torrential downpour outside.

I am tagging: @housederiva @lovelyolympianbutt @lunar-evenings @dalishious @hopebeloved

was tagged by the lovely @hightowerqueen to share a WIP. since I have nothing on the writer’s side to share, I guess I’ll put up this screenshot study Im doing of Lucanis. Should be a surprise to no one that one of my art goals for 2025 is learn to draw this dude better…

wamt to study him like a primary research article on a niche topic im disgustingly educated in

i’ll go ahead and tag @juneiper-art @magpiemoonchild @thewardenisonthecase @nightingaletrash and @hawkeish if y’all feel so inclined no pressure tho

[magpiemoonchild]

ohpleaseohpleaseohpleaseohplease

Rowena de Riva, former slave current pain in the ass to Viago

so, I want to draw more on holidays and I thought, why not to draw people's Rooks?

You can reblog with a screenshot or drawing of your Crow!Rook. For now I want to draw only Crow!Rooks. (Maybe I'll draw Rooks from other fractions later, who knows)

[magpiemoonchild]

Look at her! She's beautiful!! My baby Rowena 🥹

Art trade with @magpiemoonchild!

[magpiemoonchild]

THANK YOU I LOVE THIS SO MUCHHHH ROWENAAAAAA

I DID IT! HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

Thank you all for sharing your Rooks, they're AMAZING!!!

Clorida - @dymme

Rowena - @magpiemoonchild

Sofia - @brennacedria

Kione - @setphaserstofandom

Letta - @merciawintersageposting

Lance - @starlit-rook

Cyrus - @gel-cubes

Rook - @mangostarr

Morgana - @bagel--bytes

Kala - @delavairess

I enjoyed drawing it so I made few more things :>

Poor Viago and Fillip, who's only the human and doesn't know other languages (and struggling)