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Dark Core Personality Test-

I was tagged by the fantastic @thevikingwoman to test for one of my OCs!    Test here!  

I  did 3 of my OCs because . . . for fun? 

Revasulahn Lavellan -  

Ronny -

Svetlana Cadash -

Svetlana is. . .very bitter and Ronny is very manipulative is what I got from this? XD Both ladies have had to deal with A) various parts of the criminal underground, B) a fair number of REAL asshats, so I’m not surprised at the higher than average “dark” personalities so to speak. Svetlana actually has some very large soft spots, and Ronny does genuinely like to help people. . . but both have little issue screwing over those they dislike. 

Sulahn’s darkness is apparently much lower. . . it was a bit difficult for me to know how to answer some of the questions for her? It was true in general actually - Thedas is set-up in such a way that I felt some questions translated strangely? Anyway, she’s very community minded, so a lot of things are more “good of the community” based for her? Also taking the quiz in her voice was strange because  . . . several questions I could hear her say “yes” and then she felt immediately bad about it? XD 

I’ll tag: @buttsonthebeach , @justanartsysideblog , @bearlytolerablethethird , @spell-struck , @savvylittleminx , @scurvgirl , @mindtrove , @katalyna-rose , @lavellanlove , @solverne-02

As always: Feel free to ignore! Only do this if you have the time and/or inclination.♥ Love y’all!

Oh! Feel free to tag me back if you’re curious about another OC of mine. :) 

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Svetlana Cadash for @empresstress13 thank you for the ko-fi~ ♥

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My many blogs explained

@colormestupid - Alec Quincy Cowden. Indie OC. Semi-active allhoppedup - Alec before he was Alec. Human!Alfred in the 80s/90s. Basically an archive now. @boundnomore - Saar. Dragon Age OC. Not fully finished yet. @supernaturalcharm - Laliya. Indie Succu/Incu OC. Not fully finished yet. @nuggalopechampion - Gendra Cadash. Dragon Age OC. Not fully finished yet. cadmiumbq - My personal. Rarely active. @heromerica - Alfred F. Jones from Hetalia. Indefinite hiatus. russianwater - Ivan Braginsky from Hetalia. Restarted him after becoming unhappy with where he went. Indefinite hiatus. Archive is here. @allstairs - DA OC Aesthetics/Inspo blog type thing. Rarely active. @enigmaticstigma - Ivan Mikhailovich Sokolov (Formerly Braginsky). Indie OC. Semi-active. Was restarted after becoming unhappy with where he went and was and losing inspiration for him for 2 years. Most relationships were wiped. Archive found here @enigmaticstigma-archive. Originally a Human!Russia. mamatryoshka - Svetlana Braginskaya. Fem!Russia. Indefinite hiatus. @bighandsomebitch - Tatyana Bazarova. 2P!Fem!Russia. Indefinite hiatus @rockstarstutter - Eikichi “Michel” Mishina. Persona 2. Remake of @rockstarstutter-archive because I lost muse and got nervous when I went back on him. havingoblast - Ivan Vasilyevich Braginsky. Dependent Human!Russia. Indefinite hiatus but I couldn’t bear to leave the name. @dirtydungarees - Used to be Erzsébet Héderváry. Dependent human!Hungary. Now-junker OCs mother Alinta and daughter Jacqueline Ford. @undergroundanesthetic - Ashley McKenna. Indie OC, Not fully finished yet. @maddogdash - Hajime Tenga. Kiznaiver. Indefinite hiatus/Not fully finished. @oodlescadoodles - Art blog. Semi-active. @dvaigroka - Maksim... something. 2P!Russia. Never fully developed him. Don’t even remember his last name. Indefinite hiatus.

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Oooh, ooh! Codex prompts! For Svetlana Cadash, number 4 - something written on a statue dedicated to her, please!

4. Something written on a statue dedicated to your OC

A rather crumbled letter found on the desk of one Josephine Montilyet:

“Josie~ Dearest, I really do wish you’d write to me more. Cullen never includes any of the juicy bits and Leliana is too worried about sending the details while I’m out in the field. 

It really is just too tragic that my statue in Val Royeaux has been vandalized in such a manner! Who could ever do such a thing? 

I’m not sure what you mean by bringing up my dear cousins who just happen to live in Val Royeaux but now that you mention it - Katrina’s mother does run a masonry business and Lucas is a master sculptor. I’m sure they’d be more than happy to help fix the statue at a family discount for their illustrious relative! And they can fix my face and figure. You know, so that it actually looks like me and not some tiny child who could be blown over by a gust of wind. And put me in more sensible clothing - or at least less ugly. If it has to be unrealistic it should at least be more attractive than the current statue. 

Oh! Maybe also a better inscription this time? Those titles they gave me, “Vanquisher of the Rebel Mages, Champion of the Blessed Andraste” and all that rot, don’t sit quite right with me. I understand that Orlais may not appreciate “Shorter and Better Than You” but it is still my preference. We can work on it when I return to Skyhold. 

Finally: if Grand Cleric Magliore is so concerned about the sanctity of the Chantry Plaza, well maybe they should pull a couple of those Chevaliers and have them actually doing something at least slightly worthwhile for once. Or are they all allergic to doing anything that doesn’t make total arses of themselves?

- all my love! ♥ 

Svetlana Cadash”

Besides the letter is the start of a missive with several lines crossed out:

“You know what you did , I’m not sure how you and your relations, Please understand how this reflects on , I can only hope that next time someone displeased with art connected to our organization feels the need to make their displeasure known it is through official channels instead of petty crime. Regardless of who their family connections might be. 

We will see what can be done about any future statues of you. 

Please be safe Inquisitor. 

-Josephine Montilyet”

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Maroon

Maroon: What are you most passionate about?

Kyria Cousland: Family, Country, Honor, and Andraste! She is a bit of an idealist and gets really swept up in ideas of chivalry and noblesse oblige. Also a bit animal crazy; in particular loves dogs (because: Ferelden) but also loves horses and is a very skilled rider. 

Beatrix Tabris: Beatrix is passionate about elven rights, about her community, and about supporting those who have been oppressed or made vulnerable. Also, a rather passionate individual in general. She also loves berries, flowers, and music. Has a real thing for pretty (but still functional!) blades. 

Nehnara Surana: Freedom and knowledge. She also really loves books. And really if she has her way she really loves luxury: fine wine and food, gorgeous clothing, the whole nine yards! 

Syndis Brosca: Fighting! Not exactly violence in of itself (though a little bit that too), but really the thrill of the fight itself. 

Elraen Mahariel: Elraen becomes very easily impassioned. She feels strongly for her clan and friends, and she makes friends pretty easily. Except for when she doesn’t because she managed to insult someone within like.. .5 seconds of meeting them. She’s not very aggressive or mean-spirited, but she is very, very frank and says exactly what’s on her mind as soon as she thinks it. She loves animals as well! She spent a lot of time with Maren and the halla with clan Sabrae. Oh! Scarves! She collects bright scarves! 

Mirabel Hawke: Unlike Elraen, “passionate” is probably not the best descriptor for Mirabel. Not that she can’t get really invested in things, but she’s . .  .tired. She was tired before arriving in Kirkwall, and boy, Kirkwall did not make that any better. She is passionate about her family (which includes blood and found family as equally important). Also feels strongly about helping people learn to help and take care of themselves.

Evangeline Hawke: Passionate about tea, sweets, kindness, and smiles! Seriously a sweetheart. Also passionate about helping underdogs. Also passionate about people: meeting new people, getting to know them, working alongside them! 

Grace Trevelyan: THE REVOLUTION. My angry, angry rogue Trevelyan who really wants to stick it to the man. 

Lilith Trevelyan: Feels passionately about not dying? She’s a bit cautious - likes to think things through (or to death) before dedicating herself to a choice. Also loves books, knitting, crochet, embroidering, and NATURE. She loves the great outdoors. The great outdoors does not love her back. 

Eve Trevelyan: Tries very, very hard to be logical and careful, but tends to become emotional and reckless for her family and loved ones. Is very physical, and though she doesn’t enjoy actual fighting she does love training and sparing. Also loves games - strategy or luck based!

Esther Trevelyan:Loves family, friends, music, singing, and gardening! Is also pretty religious, though her personal views don’t line up 100% with Chantry dogma. She’s also passionate about people - loves meeting new people, hearing their stories, helping if she can.

Adhlea Lavellan: Family and community. What she views as her community expands over the course of DAI, but it doesn’t change the amount of care and loyalty she feels. She’s very protective of children - all children - and about people having the chance to grow and learn. 

Revasulahn Lavellan: Is passionate about protecting people and doing her best (though she sometimes doubts herself). Loves music, stories, and her heritage. Is very close to her Aunt (Deshanna) and to Adhlea. Also adores children; sometimes feels anxious talking with adults but never does when interacting with children.  

Svetlana Cadash: Is a little bit of a troll… like she doesn’t go to the point of cruelty usually, but she greatly enjoys messing with people. She is very, very loyal and protective of her friends. Also loves baking! 

Innanis Adaar: Partying, magic, and learning. Innanis is #1 Party Girl Nerd. Loves to have a good time, but also loves knowledge. In particular she’s interested in magic and astronomy. Innanis, Sera, and Dagna are in a polyamorous relationship, and they are absolutely terrifying in the best possible way. It’s like Thedas Mythbusters plus a side of rebellion.  

Thanks for the ask! ♥

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Obscure ask for your Dragon Age OC! (Or feel free to answer for multiple OCs!) What is your OC's favourite time of year? Do they have a favourite season? Do they look forward to specific times of year like Satinalia?

Hello! :)

I have way too many OCs, but here are a few: 

Beatrix Tabris: Her favorite time of year is late summer/ early fall, but her favorite holiday is Saturnalia! 

Kyria Cousland: It’s not particularly a favorite time of year, but as a very pious Andrastian and since the death of most of her family Kyria find’s Thedas’ “All Souls Day” a very meaningful time of year. 

Esther Trevelyan: Loves Harvest Festivals! 

Svetlana Cadash: Enjoys anytime she can enjoy a party - birthdays, Wintersend, Saturnalia, No-pants Friday…. 

Adhlea Lavellan: Loves celebrating the birthdays of her younger sister, children, and other loved ones! Sometimes their can’t be anything large considering life with the clan, but she takes pleasure finding little ways to make it a good day and to show her care. 

Innanis Adaar: Spring is her favorite.

Thanks for the ask!

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OC Fact: Kel'aan is a pretty good cook. He's good at putting things together from nothing.

Ooooh! Thanks! You know I have a soft spot for Kel. ♥ 

Is that how he won Lae’na? XD jk jk

Svetlana Cadash, who I don’t talk enough about, is a pretty good cook, but she really shines in her baking. She’ll bake in Skyhold’s kitchens late at night when she can’t get to sleep. 

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If you're familiar with it, how do your OCs solve "the Trolley Problem"?

.  … This is a mean question. XD 

I’ve heard several variations of “the Trolley Problem”, but it basic: trolley going fast about to hit 5 or so people trapped on the track, you can’t break in time but you can pull the lever to switch tracks but there is one person trapped there that you’ll hit as well? Sometimes that one is supposed to be a child or specifically your child? 

Also, which OCs? I’ll answer with those I have the clearest idea of response for.

Nehnara Surana: I mean… .I feel like she’d do something crazy with magic to the trolley as she jumped out of it while cursing a whole bunch… but that may be cheating? She likes cheating. She’s ok with that. To get more to the heart of this “moral problem” … . .in theory she’d say you should do whatever saves the highest number of people possible. In practice if this was a version where it was a choice between strangers and a loved one … .she’d save her loved one. She would try to save as many people as possible but … . .I suppose it also depends on the scale? Because while she DID have Morrigan go though with the dark ritual, if that hadn’t been an option she would have sacrificed herself and possible others to end the blight - logically she knows that the blight HAS to be ended. If you are trying to force some situation where it’s a couple strangers or Beatrix & Zev? She’d choose Beatrix & Zev.   

Beatrix Tabris: Sooooo… .all of my OCs like to cheat? She’d switch to the track that had the less people involved and then try some crazy-ass, death defying, rogue move to jump out the front and try grabbing the person and rolling out of the way in time. Is that a smart plan: probably not. Would she make it: no idea. It’s not that she doesn’t believe in a “no-win” situation, she’s seen no-win situations and knows they exist. She just refuses to let that dictate her actions. She’s the type who when put into a bad spot will be 100% willing to try and do something absolutely out-there for the result she wants. Sometimes this leads to horrible shit, but she’d rather try and fail than not try. 

Svetlana Cadash: Ok. I put Svetlana on here because in ACTION she’d probably have a similar response as Bea, although she’s slightly less likely to do something … stupid? However, if you were to pose “the trolley problem” to her as a hypothetical question, she’d most likely give you so completely ridiculous response just to see the look on your face: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N_RZJUAQY4.

Katrina Cadash: She would go with the choice that seemed the most logical to her at the time. Most likely whichever saved the most people. 

Adhlea Lavellan: So, compared to Beatrix and Svetlana, Adhlea is the least likely of these 3 to do something with a high percentage of failure. If she thought it was at least 50/50, she’d go for it. Otherwise she would do whatever she thought would save the most lives. However, if this is the version were one of her own children is the single person on the track… she’s my only OC who currently has children in her canon. If she saw her own, or actually any, child on the other track … .I don’t think she could mentally do it. Though I also think the guilt would eat at her horribly if something like that happened.

Lilith Trevelyan: Would do whatever saved the most lives. Though again, she’s more likely to try something sneaky like veilstrike the trolley out of the way while fadestepping to safety or something … .

Rurisa Adaar: similar in response to Adhlea, but she doesn’t currently have children…. 

There’s a couple other OCs (shoves the other 20 into my closet and under my bed), but here are the first responses that came to mind? Sorry for the long post! It was an interesting (and cruel) question that really got me trying to think. :)

What about Lizzie, Jane, Elinor, & Marianne? 

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Ship-a-thon

 I was tagged by the lovely @princessdreadwolf , the wonderful @solverne-02 ,and the fantastic @roguelioness!

1. First ship you ever wrote fic for: 

Solavellan or Solasmance of some sort I believe. . . 

2. Ship you write the most now: 

I’ve written very little recently. . . .a bit of gen fic, a bit of Solavellan, some Josie x Cadash, and. . . might be writing some Merrill x OC. . . 

3. Ship you read the most now: 

. . . .probably still Solavellan? 

4. Newest ship:

 I’m shipping my friend’s OCs with other OCs. And my OCs with my friend’s OCs. Lots of OCs. Throw more OCs at me please. . . . . that star elf dude from the Dragon Prince. His voice and my ears. That’s my newest ship. 

5. Rare ship you wanna read more of: 

Tar Miriel x Uinen; Felassan x Anyone; Briala x Shianni X Lanaya. Jane Foster x Science. What. 

6. Your taboo ship: 

Solas and anyone not Lavellan? Rosie x Sam x Frodo? 

7. They never met in canon ship:  

 Briala x Shianni X Lanaya? Tar Miriel x Uinen? 

8. Your unexpected ship: 

Alistair x Josephine ( @wardsarefunctioning‘s fault); also I use to not be a fan of Gimli x Legolas and then I started this one fic that was so so good. 

9. The ship you always forget to give love to:

. . . . I’m a multishipper, so I have a tendency to forget some of my ships by the mere fact that there are too many. 

10. Ship your OC with a canon character (if applicable): 

. . . Isn’t that what all Dragon Age PC ships are about??? Svetlana Cadash x Josie, Sera x Innanis Adaar x Dagna, Revasulahn Lavellan x Solas or Taraslyah Lavellan x Solas. . . . Adhlea x Deshanna, Beatrix Tabris x Leliana, Nehnara Surana x Zevran. . . .Merrill x (SECRET) 

11. Ship you’re embarrassed to ship: 

ffff. . . . I mean, there’s a certain point where it just doesn’t matter any more, right? 

12. Your most romantic ship: 

FAYRA, which is now the ship name for my cleric, Kyra and her drow ranger girlfriend Faeryl. THEY ARE SWEETNESS AND I NEED THEIR HAPPY ENDING BECAUSE I CAN JUST FEEL THE ANGST COMING. T.T

13. Your sexiest ship: 

. . . hmmmm. I mean. . .I feel like this is super subjective? 

14. Your most tragic ship: 

. . . . I mean. I almost feel like it’s gotta be Solavellan/ any Solasmance by default? OR YA KNOW, maybe any ship with Felassan SINCE HE IS APPARENTLY OUT OF THE NARRATIVE. T.T

Also half the ships in the D&D games I’m in. . ..  y’all are all so sad T.T

15. A ship you want more content for:

If I’ve mentioned it here: I want more content for it.

tagging: @saphyremelodies , @adventuresinastrangeworld , @lycheejellytea , @rawrzimon , @eveninglottie , @dreadhobo , @deleriumofyou , @katalyna-rose

As always:  Feel free to ignore! Only do this if you have the time and/or inclination.♥ Love y’all!

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Dragon Age Questions

I was tagged by the wonderful @dirthara-mama ! 

01) Favourite game of the series?

So, as @wardsarefunctioning, I am terrible at answering “favourite” questions. XD In all honesty, I really don’t have a favourite though. I think all 3 games have different strengths and weaknesses, but I enjoy playing them all. 

02) How did you discover Dragon Age?

My close friend had been telling me about it for awhile, and then while I was staying over at her house after a party she had me play a bit of DAO on her console. Now, something you have to understand: I am pretty shit at playing on consoles. I enjoy it, but I’m terrible at it. I adored the game either way. As soon as I got home I bought it for my PC.

03) How many times you’ve played the games?

I’ve played DAO about 7 times (not including the 100+ hours I LOST), DA2 4 times in full and have a couple partial runs, and DAI 6 full runes and several partial as well. . . 

04) Favourite race to play as?

I’ve already mentioned my favourite issue y’all. I do have a huge soft spot for elves. . . but I seriously love all my OC children. 

05) Favourite class?

I lean towards rogue or mage usually, but it depends on my mood! Sometimes you just really want to swing a giant two-handed weapon, you know? 

06) Do you play through the games differently or do you make the same decisions each time?

Some things I’ve done differently, but other things I’ve done very similarly each time. There are certain choices I always make, and in general I can’t do true “jerk” runs. .  .because I start feeling horrible 5 minutes in. XD That’s not to say that I never say any of the disagreeable options. . . just not often, and usually nothing really mean? I do romance different characters though, and there are choices and options that change depending on who I’m playing. I do try and stick to a bit of character-driven rp? Which is interesting, because sometimes even if I arrive at the “same” choice for two characters, their reasoning would be worlds apart? Or alternatively sometimes they’ll have similar feelings on an issue, but their “solutions” differ. 

07) Go-to adventuring group?

I try to change it up pretty regularly? I’m not sure if I have a consistent group.

08) Which of your characters did you put the most thought into?

I have something like 20 DA OCs (I have a problem. I know.). . . .but there are some that are more developed than others for sure. I’d say that the ones that I know the best in my head are: Nehnara Surana, Kyria Cousland, Beatrix Tabris, Elraen Mahariel, Evangeline Hawke, Mirabel Hawke, Svetlana Cadash, Adhlea Lavellan, Revasulahn Lavellan, Lilith Trevelyan, Esther Trevlyan, and Innanis Adaar. 

09) Favourite romance?

hmmm. . . . so this is difficult because I could take this as “the one that makes me the happiest” or “the one that I find most intriguing”. . .which are somewhat different. In DAO I really loved both Leliana and Zevran’s romances. I loved Fenris, Merrill, and Isabela in DA2. My favs in DAI were Solas and Josie. Merrill is hands down my absolute favorite romanceable character; I absolutely adore her. However. . .the Solas romance is probably the one that’s taken up the most of my thoughts/ fan discussion. Probably because it’s such a frustrating romance. XD (My former girlfriend said it was because I have a voice kink, like intelligence, and am emotionally masochistic. . . which I won’t comment on. Instead I’ll think of Merrill and happy things.)  

10) Have you read any of the comics/books?

I’ve read some of them, but I’ve been horrible about order! 

11) If you read them, which was your favourite book?

Oof. . .  .there’s a lot of things in Masked Empire that I find hugely frustrating. . . but it also has Felassan. I adore Felassan. I wish I could have had more Felassan in my life. So. There is that.

12) Favourite DLCs?

Oof. . . .hmmm, I really enjoyed Return to Ostagar? Is that weird? And the one with the castle in DAO. I don’t remember the name right now. I have lots of feelings about Trespasser of course, and Jaws of Hakkon is another one I really liked.

13) Things that annoy you.

It’s hard for me to separate “things that annoy me and could be different” and “things that annoy me but are limitations of the medium”? Like. . . I always want more choices, but they really can only offer a limited number of possibilities in a video game? Specifically speaking about dialogue choices: I wish that there were more options to disagree with characters without being a complete asshole to them? There are plenty of times were you can, but that’s what has stuck out the most to me when I’m like “I really want to say something else here” is usually when I’m being forced between “agree” or “disagree in the nastiest way possible” (and “no comment”). Those times are probably less than I’m thinking but they always stick out to me? 

There are things within the lore that are odd to me, and I probably choice to ignore or skate around. 

14) Orlais or Ferelden?

FERELDEN (for the dogs if nothing else) 

15) Templars or mages?

Mages (and Delrin Barris. He can stay.)

16) If you have multiple characters, are they in different/parallel universes or in the same one?

They are mostly in the same universe. . . and mostly still alive. Or that’s at least true for my wardens and my inquisitors. I have a “canon” setup for DAO more or less (Nehnara Surana is my main HoF, but Beatrix Tabris, Syndis Brosca, and Elraen Mahariel all are alive and important to varying degrees. Kyria Coulsand died during the sacking of Highever :( . . .and Alyn Amell is . . .probably alive and in the Tower?). I’m not decided on my “canon” Hawke. 

I’m also not decided on my “canon” inquisitor, but I know that a lot of them are all around. My Trevelyan family is very, very large. . . 

I also have some non-player character OCs that I don’t talk about as much but know things about? 

17) What did you name your pets? (mabari, summoned animals, mounts, etc)

Uuuuhh. . . I have too many. XD The first time I played DAO, I named the mabari Huan, because I’m a huge nerd. 

Nehnara named her mabari after her late father, and Beatrix named hers Blossom. 

18) Have you installed any mods?

I did for DAI with a lot of help from @thema-sal-shiral, but it was difficult as all hell for me and I’m scared to mess with it at all. Ever again. 

19) Did your Warden want to become a Grey Warden?

Nehnara greatly preferred it to the alternative. 

20) Hawke’s personality?

Mirabel- Purple-ish; Evangeline - Blue-ish ; Kelda - a hot mess ; Leah - Red/Purple

21) Did you make matching armor for your companions in Inquisition?

No?

22) If your character(s) could go back in time to change one thing, what would they change?

Uhhhh. . . .someone asked something similar for Nehnara Surana recently and here was my issue for answering for her: she’s really, really, super suspicious about this as an offer. There are things she want to change in the depths of her heart, but who is offering? Why? What do they get out of it? Are there consequences? There are always consequences or a price of some sort. . . 

Lilith Trevelyan. . . would really like to find a way to save her two best friends from her days as an apprentice. 

23) Do you have any headcanons about your character(s) that go against canon?

Yup! Look above to see my weird warden mess. I also tend to ignore certain parts of lore so. . . .

24) Are any of your character(s) based on someone?

A lot of my characters are based on parts of different people I know or have seen in real life, but not in full? 

25) Who did you leave in the Fade?

I haven’t always left the same person. .  .but it is usually Stroud. DX I’m sorry. 

26) Favourite mount?

. . . .I have the perverse urge to say Bog Unicorn. Because I can.  

tagging: @ellstersmash , @katalyna-rose , @lycheejellytea , @saphyremelodies , @thevikingwoman , @bearly-tolerable , @solverne-02 , @nordxz , @befooled , @elevanetheirin , @wardsarefunctioning

As always:  Feel free to ignore! Only do this if you have the time and/or inclination.♥ Love y’all!

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For ALL you OCs + you: favorite climate, season, weather and thing to do in that season? For me - I like temperate, not too hot or too cold climate, spring and sunny weather and to go for a walk to see all the green and growing things!

I have so many OCs. . .  Ok! I'll start with me! My favorite season is autumn! It's one of the few things I don't have issues with when it comes to answering "favorite" questions. I enjoy the fall colors when the leaves turn, and there's this certain smell that I associate with autumn air that I love. I prefer cool-temperate climates that; I've lived most of my life in places that have . . . .four seasons (ish) and I do prefer to have a range of seasons (and see those fall leaves change color)! Likewise, I've always lived places with a fair amount of rainfall. My favorite things to do in the autumn include walks, hikes, and general enjoying the outside. I use to go to places with corn mazes as a little kid. Autumn is also when the State Fair comes around and I do enjoy that too!  . . . I didn't even get to them all. T.T I really have too many!!! Kyria Cousland - A study in contradiction: Kyria loves summer and winter both very much. Summer was the time she could ride easily outside Highever. She could take Oren along, or take him to the beach and go sailing with her brother or Ser Gilmore. She loved winter for the time she could spend with her family; it was the season when things seemed to slow down the smallest bit in Highever and she could take time with her father. Kyra was a great horsewoman and enjoyed going on rides regardless of the weather. She enjoys sparing and martial practice, and playing with her dogs.    

Elraen Mahariel - Elraen loves summer! She loves sun and warm weather. She loves to spend time with the hall, and climb trees. She's a skilled hunter, but it's not her favorite past time in of itself - but she does enjoy tracking and archery.    

Nehnara Surana - When she was younger, in the alienage, Nehnara prefered spring or fall. Just because summer and winter were more difficult. Summers were sweltering in the crowded alienage, and winters were harsh. For awhile after coming out of the tower though, Nehnara just enjoyed really experiencing the seasons again. Honestly though, while Nehnara doesn't mind outdoor activities, most of her favorite things are indoor activities. She does prefer temperate weather still though - so the heat of summer and dead of winter are not her favorites.   

Beatrix Tabris - Bea's favorite is spring! She adores wildflowers, and ever since she's been able to travel more, she adores being in the outdoors. She enjoys seeing nature during all the seasons, but seeing the flowers return is a particular favorite for her. She enjoys exploring, picking flowers (she has a pressed flower collection), and running around rooftops. Bea also has a love for storms.  

Syndis Brosca - So. . . . she sort of had never experienced seasons before? Sky is weird. Precipitation is weird. (And now. . . .I'm wondering also how does Orzammar experience seasons if they do at all???). Syndis is really interested in these things, but also weird out. She likes trying out seasonal foods too! Every time something new comes up on the market she's super excited to try it! She doesn't exactly have one favorite season in the end. She just plows though them all with as much enthusiasm possible.  

Evangeline Hawke - Evangeline prefers warm climates, in Kirkwall she finds that she enjoys the sea breezes. Her favorite season is late spring. She enjoys rainy days, and opening up the widows and listening to the rain. 

Mirabel Hawke - Mirabel actually misses the colder climates of the far south. She enjoyed crisp, cool weather. Wrapped up in leathers and thick cloaks she'd take walks on the outlying fields of Lothering. It was cool enough to train with her siblings comfortably. 

Lilith Trevelyan - Oh. Oh Lilith. Well. . . .Lilith went to the circle at a relatively young age - old enough that she still remembers living outside the circle, but she never really developed and nature survival skills. However, Lilith loves nature - she adores being outside and exploring. . . . nature just doesn't always love her. She can be clumsy and she sunburns easily. She's very good with fire magics, and eventually figures out how to maintain body heat even in cold weather. . . but right after she left the Circle she was repressing her natural talent for flame so harshly that she was often cold. So. . . Lilith in theory enjoys various climates but in actuality has difficulties experiencing them often.

Adhlea Lavellan - Addy has never really disliked any particular weather or climate in and of itself. There are times that a particular weather phenomenon has created issues for her and that is certainly frustrating, but in general she enjoys nature in all it's turns. She might have a slight preference for weather that's not very extreme since that's easier for her clan and family as a whole, but as long as the climate and weather isn't life or property threatening then she's quite happy. Addy loves being outdoors - sparring, hunting, hiking, scouting, climbing, swimming - she loves it all. She also loves training young scouts and hunters and playing hide and seek with the little ones (which is a sort of training too in her mind).

Svetlana Cadash - It sort of depends on how much the weather is inconveniencing her at any give time. Sitting inside listening to the fall of rain and thunder: enjoys the storm; having to ride and fight while being pelted by rain and wind: it's awful; watching some Orlesian's hat get utterly ruined by the downpour: priceless. That goes for all weather. 

Kyra Ilphelnodel - Well. . . Kyra comes from a hot, dry climate but. . . she sunburns easily. XD So mixed feelings there. The first time she saw snow she was tricked into licking a metal pole. So . . . that was a thing. The second time she saw snow was because of an evil archfey. So . . . yeah. She'd like to experience it just in a positive way at some point? 

Nery Wick - Nery hates dry climates. . . she's had to deal with too many (and she's a water genasi). She doesn't mind heat, but hates dry. She loves exploring, hiking, and climbing. Archery is a particular skill she enjoys, and so is swimming (but she doesn't get the chance as much as she would like).

Raelle Norden - Raelle is another one who really enjoys experiencing a variety of weather and climates - she has a real thing for experiencing and learning as much as possible. So she'll probably be game to do things like polar swims and steamy jungles and everything in between! It's also hard to pinpoint favorite activities for her because she just enjoys doing so much!  

Gwen Galakiir -  Gwen loves winter and snow. She's a Tundra Storm Herald Barbarian who adores the cold, though she doesn't hate heat either. She really loves snow fights and sledding. She also loves to spar in any weather. Tried to climb a thousand foot waterfall recently. Didn't work. Probably for the best. ---

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What professions would your OCs (as few or many as you choose) have in a Modern AU?

Oh! I do have some ideas concerning this! :D

Esther Trevelyan: an opera singer or a botanist 

EveTrevelyan: I think she’d be either an engineer or architect 

Lilith Trevelyan: Librarian

Revasulahn Lavellan: got a degree in childcare most likely, and ends up working half-time at a school or as a tutor and also takes commissions and sells handmade textile goods!

Svetlana Cadash:. . . . I feel like she’s bounced around through a lot of different jobs: MMA fighter, lounge singer, mechanic. . . .

Innanis Adaar: . . . a scientist of some sort? Probably either a chemist or astrophysicist.

Elraen Mahariel: a veterinarian  

Beatrix Tabris: . . . I’m tempted to say a voice actor and online personality? 

Nehnara Surana: probably a professor or some profession related to academia

Kyra Ilphelnodel : probably a baker. . . . or like a day care teacher who bakes a lot as a hobby. . .  

Gwen Galakiir: probably does like. . .MMA fighting and professional parkour when she’s not working on a ranch somewhere.  . .

Raelle Norden: still an acrobat/ contortionist! Probably somewhere in Vegas. . . 

Thanks for the ask! ♥

TMI Tuesday!

[empresstress13]

FMK - Adhlea Lavellan, Svetlana Cadash, Esther Trevelyan! ;)

. . . . FMK my own OCs??? Dang, that’s difficult. . . . 

Ok! 

F - Ashlea Lavellan (and I’m not sure why but Svetlana is “wine vodka aunt” in my mind so. . . no. And Esther is just . . . I can’t put her in this category). 

M - Esther Trevelyan because she is the sweetest.

K - . . . . . ok, but see here is the real issue - I will be the one ending up dead if I go up against Svetlana (and honestly Addy and Esther could probably also kill me). So I’m now dead, and poor Esther is a widow now. Or maybe Svetlana will just hand my ass to me and tell me to stop being stupid if I’m lucky? 

Sleepover Sunday!

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if the wardens and inquisitors could be "blue/green, purple, or red" like Hawke, what would your other OCs be and why? (you can mix them up)

… . I’m making faces right now, but only because this is interesting. ALSO - why was diplomatic/helpful given two colors? I’ve always wondered about that… 

Ok! Here we go! 

Nehnara Surana - hmmm… Red & Purple - 99% of the time Nehnara is just very done, and over All Of This Shit. She has a softer more humorous side though.

Beatrix Tabris - Purple, but with definite strong moments of all 3 - Bea is good at putting on masks depending on what she needs to be for the situation. It’s hard even for her to say what’s her truest self at times - probably more blue/green than she usually shows, but the purple would probably be her most common response.

Elraen Mahariel - torn between Blue/green or Purple - Elraen is very, very friendly but also much more frank than blue/green usually is? She’s humorous but not quite as sarcastic as Purple? 

Kyria Cousland - Blue/green - Kyria is actually extremely diplomatic; probably top 5 if not top 3 of my OCs.

Syndis Brosca - Red - 110% ready to go anytime. 

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Adhlea Lavellan - Purple & Red? - Sarcastic Fighter Mom? Addt leans way more into purple, but she tends to be stand-offish with strangers so… 

Revasulahn Lavellan - Blue/green - Sulahn is very community orientated and just generally likes being helpful.

Svetlana Cadash - Purple - Even if Svetlana does take something seriously, I doubt she’d let anyone know. Think of her reputation. 

Innanis Adaar - Purple - Innanis is the science-party-mage lady! 

Lilith Trevelyan - uuuuh … . .Outer Green/blue and inner Purple? - Lilith is more reserved than any of the Hawke base personalities? However, she does have a more outgoing & witty side - it just often takes awhile for her to share it! 

Esther Trevelyan - Green/blue - Absolute ray of sunshine! 

Eve Trevelyan - Green/ Red - She’s somewhere along diplomatic and stern. 

Grace Trevelyan- Red - Grace is ready to fuck some shit up; generally aimed at people who are asshats but still…  

Thanks for the ask! 

TMI Tuesday! 

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Which of your OCs would just chill in the bath tub when their house caught fire and just stay there until someone else put it out? Like the fire started while they were in the tub and they just. Didn't get out.

. . . is that a thing? Did someone do that? Just like . . . .not going to be bothered? XD 

Oh gosh. . . .so my first thought was Svetlana Cadash - I don’t actually think she’d do that, but she’s my OC who is the most likely to just . . . do some really weird shit. Usually not things that could hurt her or her property though . . . 

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OC asks for Revasulahn and Svetlana: 1, 6, 14, 23 and 50. 🖤

Hey! Alright :D

Revasulahn Lavellan:

1.What is your OC’s favorite color?

Oh this is difficult for Revasulahn! She loves colors very, very much. I would say that she prefers colors that she finds relaxing or comforting instead of simply bright, if that makes sense? In particular she loves russet orange, teal, deep rose, purples, burgundy, brown, indigo. . .  

6.  What’s your OC’s favorite animal? Least favorite?

Sulahn really loves animals, so it’s hard for her to choose a favorite (. . . she may also have some of my issues with choosing favorites. . .it is possible). She is partial to deer (not just halla, but she loves them too), cats, and dogs. She ends up with at least two cats in the Inquisitor’s quarters . . . 

14. What foods does your OC like to eat? What are their least favorite foods?

She really loves comfort foods - stews, breads, porridge, fruit. Things that are easy to create, can serve many, and are filling. She’s also quite found of seafood! Particular favorites include mushroom stew, apples, porridge, and grilled eel!  

23. What is a random fact about your OC?

She use to make little braided bracelets for everyone in the clan when she was very young. Deshanna still keeps the one she received, as well as ones that were given to Sulahn’s parents. 

50. If your character was presented with imminent and unavoidable death/fatality, how would they react? Would they try to avoid death anyways? Would they try to make their last days count?

I mean, I think she would really rather not die, so if she could see any other options she would fight for life. However, if she was convinced it was unavoidable she would use up the time left being with the people she cares about, and trying to make sure that they would all be well after she was gone.  

Svetlana Cadash:

1.What is your OC’s favorite color?

Svetlana’s faves are bright blues and greens.

6. What’s your OC’s favorite animal? Least favorite?

Svetlana actually really likes nugs, nuggalopes, drasolisks, and hedgehogs.  

14. What foods does your OC like to eat? What are their least favorite foods?

Svetlana likes a lot of rich food: expensive cheeses, cream sauces, steak, red wine. . .

23. What is a random fact about your OC?

Two specific events in Svetlana’s life that have affected the way she views the world and herself. 

50. If your character was presented with imminent and unavoidable death/fatality, how would they react? Would they try to avoid death anyways? Would they try to make their last days count?

She’s gonna find a way to fight it - she’d make sure her affairs are in order in case she fails, but she’d be fighting till the very end.

Thanks for the ask! :)

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