#talim vaharel

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Talim Vaharel | Dalish Exile | Senior Grey Warden

The new recruit did unnerve me when I first met him. He was the man behind the rumors of darkspawn by a small a small village fifty miles north of Monstimmard. I saw why many thought he was a tainted creature; his stark white hair and pale skin were the contrasting background of red angry scars on his face, obviously produced by a poisoned blade. I must reiterate that it wasn’t the scars that unnerved me, but what they represent: an exile from a Dalish clan for a heinous crime against the gods. I don’t know why he was exiled, nor do I wish to learn, for I fear what anger hides behind his gentle eyes.

-- entry from the journal of Senior Warden Fisara regarding first impressions of recruit Talim Vaharel

Thank you @cakiebakie for this beautiful portrait of my sweet, sad Warden. He is not an angry bean, I swear, despite what his recruiter believes.

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I'd love to see you pick out a quote for Talim ❤

Talim x Avira:

“Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today; and I’ll always remember it.”-David Nicholls, One Day

(re: Oc Quotes)

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I was tagged by @lavellanlove to create some boys using this prince doll maker. Clockwise from top left is Thelrand Lavellan, Tamralan Lavellan, Leon Banks, and Talim Vaharel. If you want to create some, tag me so I can see!

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fuck, marry, kill - inquisitor, hawke, warden

Alright! I’m going to use Inquisitor Thelrand Lavellan, Warden Talim Vaharel, and thank you @lavellanlove for letting me borrow Gael Hawke as I do not have one! :) (Which also made this harder lol)

Fuck: Gael HawkeMarry: Talim VaharelKill: Thelrand Lavellan

I was stuck between Marry and Kill forever, but ultimately chose to kill Thel because he has just so much baggage as Inquisitor, and while I bless Dorian for loving him, Thelrand is a piece of work lol

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Talim Vaharel | Dalish Exile | Senior Grey Warden

Thank you so so SO MUCH @paperwick for this wonderfully stunning rendition of this sweet man and for bringing my vision of his scars to life! I will not be able to get over this any time soon and I never want to. 

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This is still a WIP but here’s some OC kisses featuring @lavellanlove‘s Avira and Talim

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After @lavellanlove ripped out my heart, I had to write a happy ending.

Warden au! Talira 817 words

Avira opened her eyes to find herself standing in a small meadow spotted with wildflowers of nearly every color she could imagine, enclosed in a forest. At the edge of the meadow stood a modest cottage with smoke blowing out the chimney, curled by a gentle breeze. The sun was high and bright in the sky, but she didn’t feel hot like she would expect, but instead a pleasant warmth, a wonderful contrast from the coldness she felt before.

She wasn’t sure where she was or how she got there. The last thing she could remember was darkness, coldness, and a bitter taste on her tongue. I can’t wait so see him again. Her breath caught in her throat and she flushed with a memory she couldn’t quite a place. Her eyes focused on the cottage again and her thrumming heart only made her curiouser, like her body knew something that her mind did not.

Before she could knock on the door, it opened and stood before her was a young man with white hair and bright blue eyes and a smile that knocked the breath out of her. Another flush in her chest left her wanting to remember who this man was. He was so achingly familiar.

“I missed you, Avira.”

And then it came to her in a flood of memories. A man assigned to train her so she could rise to her newly acquired position. Finding the reserved man endearing, even frustrating many a times, but it was always worth it to make him smile. The first nights of heated passion, heartfelt confessions, painful talks of the past. The elated smile when he confessed his love for her. The promise to remain at his side for the rest of his days, even when those days loomed so near. The loss of witnessing his last breath, hearing his final words, and the promise to record their legacy.

“Talim?!” Tears welled in her eyes as she pulled him in for a deep kiss, wrapping her arms tight around his neck, a hand carding through his hair. His arms wrapped around her waist, familiar and strong, and she realized with a heavy heart that it really had been years since she felt their comfort.

She parted, though kept their bodies pressed, and smiled through her tears. “You look so different.” She brushed her fingers over the smooth skin of his face where his scars used to be. “Younger, less tired.”

Talim chuckled and turned his head to kiss her palm. “Is that bad? It took me time before I figured out that I could change my appearance.” He brought a hand to her cheek. “You look older, more tired.”

She smacked the back of his head. “What every woman wants to hear.” She laughed and pulled him for another kiss, more tender than the last. “While you’re very handsome, I do miss the laugh lines, the crow’s feet, and yes, even the scars.” His smile fell just a little. “Why? I looked like this before I became a Warden.”

She kissed each corner of his lips, then pressed her forehead against his, taking in his familiar scent, less tainted by the putrid copper of tainted blood. “Because they tell your story, all the good and the bad, and how despite everything, you push forward. And because they belonged to a man I fell in love with. And,” she purred in a low voice. “I’ve always found them pretty sexy.”

Talim snorted. “As you wish, then, but close your eyes.”

When Avira opened her eyes a moment later, she was met with the same blue, but now he looked like the man she remembered. The man she loved. The man she still loved. She traced his scars. “Is this okay?”

“You’re the one who has to look at me.”

She laughed. Then, having been swept in the moment of their reunion, Avira forgot about the circumstances of their arrival. “Do you know where we are? How did I get here? Is… is this the afterlife?” “No, I’m not sure, and maybe.” His smile was wide as he took in their surroundings. “But it doesn’t matter now that you’re here. I always knew that you would come home to me even as the years went by, though they only felt like mere minutes.”

“You waited for me? But what about… um, I think her name was Laisa?”

Talim pulled back, though the smile never left. “And I’ll tell you now what I’ve told you then: I love you. I love only you. While I know in my heart, I will always care for her, as my first love and mother of my children, I will always choose you. It will always be you.” He stepped back to welcome her into the cottage. “Now come in and tell me everything. We have all the time in the world, after all.”

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OC Three Things Meme

I was tagged by @sulevinblade! I tag @lavellanlove @leothelionsaysgrrrr @empresstress13 only if you want to of course.

rules: say the first three things that you think of when you think of your OC(s)! (without an explanation of course)

Thelrand Lavellan: steel, sweat, blood

Sylathi Lavellan: blue, flower, paper

Tamralan Lavellan: earth, leather, trees

Talim Vaharel: scars, time, death

Aranehn Vaharel: pearls, glass, spirits

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OC rivals! 16, 23, 24 :)

Most secretive VS Most openEmatuelanuren "Ematu" Mydha VS Sylathi Lavellan

While both of them are known to keep information to themselves, Ematu tends to keep a very stoic expression while Sylathi wears her heart on her sleeve. And it doesn’t take long for Sylathi to confess what’s on her mind while Ematu will keep everything to themselves out of spite for the other person. The only person they open up to is their partner, Leon.

Best at self-care VS Most self-destructiveAranehn Vaharel VS Talim Vaharel

This one is really hard to pick out, so I chose Aranehn for the best at self-care just because she has gone through a lot in life, she kept her outlook positive and kept her situation from ruining her well being. In fact, she used her past to motivate her to achieve her goals. And with Talim Vaharel, being a clan exile, his self-worth is rather low and throws himself at the Grey Warden’s cause with little regard for his own life. He honestly believes he’s not as great as everyone else thinks he is.

Most flirtatious VS Most modestThelrand Lavellan VS Aranehn Vaheral

*SLAMS FIST* Thelrand is by far the most flirty character I have ever made and @lavellanlove and I affectionately call him our slut child. He has ships with like a dozen characters, canon and oc alike because he doesn’t know when to fucking chill. Like I love him, but he is exhausting sometimes. And sweet baby Aranehn is sex-negative asexual and has no desire to be seen as a sexual object from anyone. Even touching her platonically is a privilege.

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❤ Talim x Avira (bc satan)

fhgsda;jfh s;daogvsda;ofugadh;jfhd 

Talim Vaharel x Avira Vedaris

Affectionate; Holding hands | Cheek kisses | Hugs from behind | Cuddling | Hand kiss | PDA | Spooning | Shared baths | Whispers | Affectionate texts | Caressing | Stroke hair | No displays of affection

Sex; Shower sex | Wall sex | Neck bites | Oral | Morning sex | Drunk sex | Public sex | Backseat of car | BDSM | No sex

Dates;Picnic | Cinema | Restaurant | Sports game | Hike | Coffee | Museum | Club | Bar | Beach | No dates

Would my character…Marry them? Yes | No Have sex on the first date? Yes | NoConfess their attraction first? Yes | No Have children/adopt? Yes | No Die for your character? Yes | No Cheat on your character? Yes | No Lie to them? Yes | No Cuddle after sex? Yes | No

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OC Facts Meme

I was tagged by both @thereluctantinquisitor​ and @leothelionsaysgrrrr​. I’ll go with Thelrand because Thelrand. ;) I’m tagging whoever wants to do this <3

B A S I C S :

Full Name: Thelrand Vaharel Lavellan (Vaharel is the clan he was born in)

Gender: Male

Sexuality: Bisexual

Pronouns: He/him

O T H E R :

Family: Rajmahel (father), Titheria (mother), Aranehn (sister), Talim (maternal uncle), Myriani and Nanin (cousins, Talim’s children)

Birthplace: Orlais, Dales

Job(s): Warrior, a captain of the Inquisition army

Phobias: heights, deep water

Guilty Pleasures: Hair styling. He loves to braid and pin up his long hair and sometimes adorn it with beads If he can find anyone willing, he will style their hair as well. He also loves to cook to destress.

Hobbies: Training, cooking, hunting, learning new skills, reading

M O R A L S:

Moral alignment: neutral good

Sins: lust / greed / envy / gluttony / pride / wrath / sloth

Virtues: charity / chastity / diligence / humility / justice / kindness / patience

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

introvert / extrovert

organized / disorganized

close-minded / open-minded

calm / anxious / restless

disagreeable / agreeable / in-between

patient / impatient

outspoken / reserved

leader / follower / flexible

empathetic / unempathetic

optimistic / pessimistic / realistic

traditional / modern / in-between

hard-working / lazy

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

OTP: Thelrand x Avira (Thelvira) (@lavellanlove) 

Acceptable ships: Canon characters: Dorian (Thelrian), The Iron Bull (ThelBull). There are short term/crack ships: Silver (@leothelionsaysgrrrr), Islanil (@lavellanlove), Eruanna (@dahliadrawthings). Honestly, if there is a connection, it’s an acceptable ship. He’s kind of a slut like that.

OT3: Thelrand X Avira X Katsuro (Thelavuro) (@lavellanlove)

BROTP: Barris (in modern AU), Dorian 

NOTP: Sylathi Lavellan (sees her like a sister).. Other than that, not really. Even if there is no romantic connection, he’s not terribly picky about who to have flings with.

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💭💭💭💭 The Three T's (Thel, Talim, Tam) and one Flower Child from Avi, if you're up for it

Thelrand: Creators, I am so proud of him. He has grown so much, and risen to every challenge laid before him. Not only has the Inquisition forged him into an even more formidable warrior, it has given him a chance to become the leader I always knew he could be. Our clan is lucky to have him. I am lucky to have him. Or at least, I was.

Talim: This man is oblivious. Either he is oblivious, or he is making a show of acting like it to try to dissuade me from paying attention to him. I don’t know if he is insecure, or out of practice, or thinks he is unworthy of someone caring about him, but I do. I see his simple gestures: the way he cares for the younger wardens, the thoughtful reverence he shows the fallen. That kind of gentle kindness is hard to come by. One of the Dalish wardens warned me about those scars, that they were the mark of an exile, but I am unafraid. Whoever he was, he’s a Warden now, and a man I would be proud to die alongside.

Tamralan: I don’t exaggerate when I say I don’t know where I would be without Tamralan. He has done so much for me, for Syla, for Thelrand, and for our clan.  I admire how readily he gives of his time, his energy, and his devotion. Gods, I don’t think there’s a selfish bone in that man’s body. I just hope he finds time to do some things solely for himself. He deserves that much, at least.

Sylathi: I wonder sometimes if Syla regrets having met me. She had such a clear, straight path ahead of her, one she took a lot of pride in. She seems happy now - anyone can see it - but it cost her so much. Her home. Her sense of community. And now, with what she and I are uncovering about the ancient elves, perhaps even her faith. I love her so much, and it breaks my heart to think that my desire to see her fulfilled has actually caused her pain.

(re:💭 OC thoughts meme)

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"I love you" prompt for Talira: the first time Talim tells Avi (possibly 11, 26, 29, 31, 32)

I went with “In awe, the first time you realized,” though not in those exact words.

“You wanted to see me, sir?”

Talim looked up from the latest report in his hand and leaned back in his chair. He couldn’t hide his smug self-satisfied smile at the formality. And neither could the woman standing before him, though Avira was more successful, only a slight curl around her lips. A private inside joke that only they shared even though she was ranked higher than him… Though more often in bed than not.

“Yes, Constable.” He dropped the report on his desk and stood up to circle around her as he spoke, hands clasped behind his back. “You’ve been with us for over a year now to undergo through more rigorous training than what Fereldan can offer.” He paused momentarily behind her, allowing himself the liberty to give her a once over.

Avira lifted her chin, surely feeling his eyes on her. “I wasn’t expecting an inspection, sir. I feel overdressed.”

That solicited a laugh and she soon joined in, relaxing her posture. Talim faced her again and cupped her cheeks to kiss her before she had time to recover. “I can schedule one for later, if you’d like?”

“Abusing your power for me. How naughty.” She winked, pulling his hands down and held them in her own. “Is there something you really need from me, though?”

“Ah, right, yes.” He moved to lean back against his desk. “No, I just wanted to say that you’ve made a lot of progress since you’ve been here, not to say you weren’t formidable to begin with, of course. You are a force to be reckoned with, and you should be very proud of that. I’ve been a Warden for more than twenty years, fought the darkspawn with more men than I can remember, but I’ve never met someone who was so adaptable, so cunning, so willing to finish the job no matter the stakes.”

Her smile made his heart flutter. “What are you saying?”

“I am saying you have the makings of a Warden-Commander. Even higher, if that’s what you wish.” He reached out for her and pulled her into his arms. “You are more than capable of leading and I would follow you without question.”

“That’s a bold declaration for someone who doesn’t hold the title of Warden-Commander.”

He chuckled. “Yes, but Clarel only holds the title because she’s ancient for a Warden.”

“So are you.”

“Hah! Then I take back everything I said. You’re an awful warden, and you need to stay here for the rest of your life to train. I’ll send the letter at once to Elyon!”

Her eyes trained on his, a soft green that brightened up the dreary cloudy day. Her fingertips ghosted over the scars on his face, slow and reverent. “Is that a way of saying you don’t want me to leave?”

“Maybe,” he whispered.

“Hmm,” was her only response as she pressed her lips against his. “Moving up in rank is why I’m here to begin with.”

His mouth moved to her jaw and neck, peppering her skin with kisses. “I could convince you to stay.”

“Hmm, really? How so?”

“With more inspections.”

She snorted and pushed his face away. “What every woman wants to hear, I’m sure!”

He pushed himself off the desk and settled his hands on her waist. “Then how about this?” He kissed, soft and slow, savoring the feel and taste of her plump lips, the way she flicked her tongue when she wanted more, deeper, harder. He pulled her hips flush against his, soliciting a pleased gasp from her.

Breathless, he pulled back first, and rested his forehead against hers. “I love you,” he confessed, feeling a huge weight lift of his heart he didn’t know he had. He pulled back to beam at her as he cupped her face. “I love you! Isn’t that a miracle, for a Warden to love another?”

“I don’t think so, for that would imply that it’s impossible.” Her smiled widened. “And it’s not, you foolish man, for I love you, too.”

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Avira belongs to @lavellanlove

Talim woke up in the middle of the night with a terrible cough that racked through his whole body. He slipped out of the tent to not wake Avira. He knew the effort with be futile and before long there was a gentle hand on his shoulder.

“Your cough isn’t getting any better…”

Finally, the cough subsided and there was relief though there was blood on his sleeve. He wiped his mouth with the back of his hand and sucked the blood away from his teeth. For a moment, the loud whispers in his head stopped but soon came again like a violent wave against a cliff.

“It’s just the cold and the wet. I’ll be fine once we venture up north again.”

“Talim-“

He yanked his shoulder out of her grip before she could turn him around. “Avi, please go back to bed. I’ll be there in a minute.”

“Not without you.” Her hand returned to his shoulder. “Ma’lath, please look at me.”

Talim was still for a moment before reluctantly turning to face her, his head bent. Warm hands pressed against his cheeks to pull his face up. He met her eyes for a quick moment before clenching his shut, not wanting to see the pain in her eyes.

“You can hear it, can you.”

He nodded slowly. Gods, the warmth of her hands. He pressed them against his skin harder with his own, trying to hide his trembling. “It grows louder every day.”

“Then let me come with you.”

He snapped his eyes open. “W-What? No! Avi, please, don’t, you still have years ahead of you.”

She smiled sadly, tears brimming in her eyes. “I don’t need to wait until the Calling to sacrifice my life, not if it meant you would have to go into the Deep Roads alone.”

Tears flowed freely down his cheeks and he pressed his forehead against hers. “Why would you do that for me?”

She smiled and kissed him softly. “You know why.”

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I'd love to see you pick out a quote for Talim ❤

Talim x Avira:

“Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today; and I’ll always remember it.”-David Nicholls, One Day

(re: Oc Quotes)