#sopavellan

[comfortyart]

I'm really curious how Fen, Solas, and Dorian first got together. Did two of them come first and a third joined later? How did they approach the conversation?

Ok I’m sorry this will probably be long winded, rambly, also just messily written - and, despite the fact that this moment is my planned next one shot about them - there are just so many moving parts that actually lead to them getting together.

Throwing this under a break because it's so long

When they were at Haven, there was some tension between Solas and Fen. Despite Fen’s best and continued efforts, Solas is very short with him at the beginning, a lot of it relating to Fen being a grey warden. On the other hand, from the moment Fen and Dorian lock eyes, it's flirting. They make easy friends, Dorian very taken by Fen’s happy-to-help golden retriever like personality, trauma bonded by the happenings of In Hushed Whispers and easily spending a lot of time together. Leading up to Skyhold, Solas starts taking to Fen’s late night “questionings”. If Solas considers Fen uneducated, he was going to ask and learn as much as he could. It’s true he didn’t have many opportunities to get “book smart” (he is precious), but he loves to learn, and we all know how much Solas loves to embark wisdom. So there they are, every evening - and to Solas’ surprise, Fen is very responsive to his teachings. He clearly considers everything he’s told, utilizes it in making decisions moving forward, and comes back with new questions. And before long he finds himself drawn to the way Fen navigates day-to-day. Perhaps he judged too soon, I mean, Fen can be and is foolish at times, but he sees how Fen uses the knowledge he’s given, and suddenly he’s hooked.  This turns into late evenings with the three of them as they all grow closer throughout the timeline of the game. Fen enjoys watching Solas and Dorian debate, likes watching Solas paint while Dorian reads beside him on the couch. Sometimes they’re both just listening to Fen yap about darkspawn or a weird looking tree he saw earlier that day while they sit around the fire. Its not really anything particularly even intimate, though it is to them to some extent because they don’t spend much time alone with anyone else - and they all sort of become inseparable- EVEN after Fen and Solas get together.

Dorian isn’t surprised. Even in their flirting he knew Fen was taken with Solas from before they’d met. And Dorian, who had spent a lot of time alone without really anyone close to him, was content to just have two people he held dearly, even if his heart was unfortunately growing more attached by the day. He sort of feels bad about it too, they’re a couple, but he’s always there.

And then, Fen starts hearing the false calling. And by and then, I mean, he’s been hearing it for a while - but its getting worse. He is all but inconsolable one evening, and Solas and Dorian are looking at each other not sure what to do. I mean what CAN they do right? They're just as horrified. And...We can ignore the added layer of Solas and his fuck this is all in a round about way my fault situation for now LOL

Following Here lies the Abyss, Solas and Dorian are sort of high alert, a bit more attentive, not that Fen needs it, but more in a way they were woken up to how important this idiot had become to them. They felt like they could lose him to this, selfishly, ignoring what the loss of Fen could do to the world, but now horrified at the idea of losing him - generally.

And It’s not long after this, a close encounter leads Fen to a near death experience by an ambush. Dorian and Solas are so panicked they can’t leave his side, and without ever verbally asking, they’re both with each other like a crutch - now both seemingly living through the fear they were really going to lose Fen.

It was traumatic, and Solas refuses to let Dorian leave his side, like he truly believes it may break him to deal with this crushing fear alone. When Fen finally wakes, Dorian’s relief is suddenly hit with the realization that he is not to them what they are to each other. Suddenly like the world is being crushed amongst the happiness Fen isn’t dead, he is quick to say he’s sorry for always being in their space and that he’d try to give them more alone time since he didn’t want to ever take the precious time they have together away from them.

Solas shuts it down, fast. A few glances between him and Fen and it’s a confession. Fen and Solas had been falling for Dorian, and were convinced he’d want no part, and so settled to always having him in their space. It was emotional, for so many reasons, and a lot of tears, and it became impossible to tear them apart for the next fortnight. 

[pancakesprince]

when ur 2 bfs are nerds but you are not

[elvhenprince]

honestly having solas and dorian being in love with lavellan is incredible. the parallels between the two pariahs. love it. also they have the same hairstyle. imagine that fucking conversation

dorian: he STOLE MY LOOK?

lavellan: vhenan, technically, solas did it first-

dorian: i must change. immediately. maybe i should grow out the undercut

[pancakesprince]

sulevin lavellan (he/they/any) tops them both btw

[pancakesprince]

sulevin lavellan - he/they/any

they forgot what they were bickering about

[pancakesprince]

sulevin lavellan - he/they/any

vinny wears skirts/dresses usually, pants is for armour and work

solas and dorian's reaction would probably be the same whatever he's wearing though

[comfortyart]

I am out of my depth (At this altitude)

Link to Fic Ship: M!Lavellan/Solas/Dorian Words: 4,436 Rating: Mature "His hand reached out, desperate for a tangible reprise. Fen's warm skin contrasted with his as his fingers slid over his sleeping face, cupping his jaw gently. His heart pounded in his ears. He should pull away, retreat to find busywork and abandon these emotions. He was foolish with them, unpredictable, unlike himself — or maybe — too much like himself. Lilac eyes rolled over Dorian, brow twitching, mouth frowning. He wondered what exactly he dreamed of, resisting the urge to pull delicate fingers through thick black wafts of hair.  He felt sick. Nauseated. Was this really what love does to oneself? Solas had lived a thousand lives, fought wars, led rebellions — but nothing compared to this weight. How heavy his body felt looking upon their sleeping faces, wishing only to live one life. With them ."

[pancakesprince]

@equalopportunitysolas week My posts will be centred around my lavellan, sometimes including dorian (they are a throuple). Not all my posts are following the prompts. Sulevin Lavellan - he/they/any

Day 3 - Bittersweet

Sulevin and Dorian gets greys in their hairs, wrinkles in their smiles- And Solas is still Solas

[pancakesprince]

Sulevin Lavellan - he/they/any

solas and dorian are just playfighting, dont worry about them

[pancakesprince]

sulevin lavellan - he/they/any

back at it with my sopavellan nonsense

also all 3 are mages, and i dont think an arcane warrior's blade is safe to hold, so no sword in this parody

[pancakesprince]

@equalopportunitysolas week My posts will be centred around my lavellan, sometimes including dorian (they are a throuple). Not all my posts are following the prompts. Sulevin Lavellan - he/they/any

Day 6 - Division / Angst

Dorian also has to leave, if he wants to change his home. But he hates having to leave Sulevin right after Solas.

It doesn't make it any easier, when 2 years later, Solas leaves again, and so does Dorian.

[pancakesprince]

@equalopportunitysolas week My posts will be centred around my lavellan, sometimes including dorian (they are a throuple). Not all my posts are following the prompts. Sulevin Lavellan - he/they/any

uncensored on poipiku

[pancakesprince]

boyfriends

[elvhenprince]

sopavellan, again 2 nerds 1 not a nerd

Dorian and Solas had been speaking at length about some magical theory or another on this trek though the woods, while Sulevin focused on the road ahead. Their plans were not demanding, but needed a critical eye, so three split off from the rest for this errand alone.

"-- of course, needs much more work before attempting practical application. But according to my calculations, there shouldn't be too much risk involved in the attempt."

"Have you considered the counterbalance of such a spell? The strikeback from the Veilwarp could be fatal."

"That's what the practical experimentation is for, dear Solas. And why I am making full use of there being Southern Templars around at all. Cut the magic and it'll be fine! Mostly."

Sulevin had tuned most of the conversation out- theory was not his strong suit. Then Dorian sidled up to him, matching in pace. "Amatus, would you like to join? It could be fun, we could teach you actual magic theory."

"I can join, but I don't promise to understand what the calculations and.. Veilwarp is about," Sulevin admitted, a slight frown appearing on his face.

"Sulevin has gotten by without theory," Solas pointed out, staying on Sulevin's other side. "And has mastered plenty of intricate magicks without it."

"Exactly! Imagine how much more you could do with the theory at hand too!"

"I already said I will join, Dorian," Sulevin said with a smile.

Their discussion was put on hold when they found what they'd been looking for, some sort of Venatori cache stashed away amongst ruins. A quick errand as it were, they began to make their way back to camp.

"You have a natural understanding of magick by simply feeling its flow," Solas mused. "I wonder how different your casting may be with such structured casting."

"Who knows," Sulevin shrugged, and he waved his hands to cast a spell-

The trees around them began to shift, and Sulevin walked forward a few steps before realising the two men had paused.

"..You should keep up, or you'll be lost once you're far from me," Sulevin said, a brow raised.

"How," Dorian sputtered, "Did you do that? I'd heard rumours of elven magic shifting the landscape, I didn't think- Solas, stop laughing, if you know an explanation-"

"...I just asked the trees to move?"

"Amatus-"

[elvhenprince]

Solas x Dorian x Sulevin (he/they/any)

They'd forgotten what they were arguing about- hands clutching in each other's clothes, breaths shared as they kissed. Then the door opened- and Dorian and Solas jumped back from each other, despite how futile it was; their clothes were rumpled, their faces flushed a deep red.

"Don't stop," Sulevin said with a grin, walking in and taking a seat to watch. A moment passed as the tension hung in the air for a moment, fluster turning into something else.

It was Solas that pulled Dorian back down first.

[comfortyart]

If you have any questions about Fen/Solas/Dorian please feel free to send them in my ask box and I would be happy to talk your ears off about their lore and maybe even draw something in the old ask blog style way if you're specific 💖👀