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[yukichouji]

I’m not crying, you’re crying asldkfjsld

[heniareth]

Hey @siriskulk​ since you were wondering about this: that was my Inquisitor in the Zevwarden week story. Have a couple of screenshots of him!

That’s him! He’s a mage (Rift mage specialization) and formerly clan Lavellan’s First and that’s how he leads the Inquisition: just like Keeper Deshanna taught him to lead people. I love him very much and the poor dear is starting to crack under the pressure, but I hope he pulls through. I’m in the latter half of the game right now. Here are some more screenshots!

He’s a handsome man XD XD (He’s romancing Dorian. It’s a shame I have no screenshot of them)

He can be the stern military leader

But mostly he perfers it when he can solve things with a smile ^^ He’s fairly easy-going normally. And he’s just a guy!! A guy who got put at the head of an organization for a religion he doesn’t belong to to stop a world-ending threat, but still just a guy! He’s afraid of deep water and finds the tears in the Veil absolutely fascinating when he’s not trying to close them to prevent more demons from coming through. His biggest fear right now is loosing himself to arrogance and power. He’s promised himself not to end up like Celene, Gaspard and all of the nobles Sera despises, not to play the game more than he has to, and especially not become hell-bent on things going only his way

Thank you for asking about him!! I’ve been wanting to show him around for some time already and you’ve given me an excuse to do so ^^

( @oxygenforthewicked and @yukichouji​ this might be of interest to you as well, so I’ll just sliiiiiide this one over. Just for you to look at if you want bc you expressed interest at one point)

[yukichouji]

Oh, this is a tough one xD

I really do love most of them as well :) For my own sake, I am not including the DLC here, because that would probably change my answer.

But, for fave: I am definitely with you on the Emerald Graves :D Those and the Exalted Plains. Because I’m playing a Dalish Inquisitor and both of those maps contain so much elven history (aside from the amazingly beautiful scenery). So they are extremely fun to do and explore :) I am going to put the Fallow Mire here as well, though xD I just love the atmosphere of that one so much, despite it being rather small. Just the whole package is amazing :D

For least Fave: I’m afraid I’m going to have to go with the Hissing Wastes here xD It is just. So much empty space. Like, it is super pretty with the full moon up in the sky and the whole desert at night vibe and everything. But to me it just feels like you could run around for hours and hours and not find a single thing and that can get so frustrating xD Though I will have to take Bull with me next time :) Perhaps that will make it seem a bit more interesting :D

Thank you for your answer and for asking back xD <3

Favorite and least favorite map in DAI? :D

Only if you feel like it, of course :)

I love all of them but if I had to choose:

Fave: Emerald Graves, because I just love deep forests, a video game without a forest map is a video game that I’m not interested in! Also the Hissing Wastes is a close second, I love the tomb robbing mission, and if you take iron bull he says some really interesting things about the architecture, which surprised me :)

Least Fave: maybe the Storm Coast? Since there’s not much happening there? *shrug*

Thanks for the ask! And now that I think about it, I’d love to hear your answer to this question <3

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WIP Whenever

💕💕💕 thank you to lovely @oxygenforthewicked for the tag! I have some more Amell siblings bullshit since for some reason it's the only thing my brain wants to write lol It's a little scene between Akroma and Leliana during Inquisition. It's also very long, so it's under the cut lol

Tagging: @merrybandofmurderers @heniareth and @yukichouji but absolutely no pressure :)

Akroma hummed thoughtfully as she read through the reports Leliana had left splayed out on her desk. She wasn't snooping. At least, not really. It would be quite impossible to find, let alone snoop through, Leliana's private documents if she had any desire to hide them. Also, after ten years of friendship, Leliana had more than learnt that anything left where Akroma could find them would be thoroughly investigated. Respecting people's privacy was not one of Akroma's strong suits.

Honestly, the report wasn't all that interesting. It was just a tally of the number of soldiers and scouts lost in the attack on Haven, which she had already spoken to Akroma about, and confirmation that the Inquisition had secured another mercenary company to meet the increased security required at Skyhold. All rather mundane, really. All except the notes scribbled on the bottom of the page.

The Toussaint Company. Well established. Orlesian. Lieutenants Dubois, Markham, and Amell.

Unsurprisingly, Amell had been underlined several times. As the Inquisition's spymaster, Leliana would, of course, be very interested in someone claiming the Amell family name. It was probably why she hired them in the first place. Better to keep threats close in hand than out of reach.

"So, you found my notes," a familiar voice sounded from behind her. "Any thoughts?"

Akroma shifted her attention away from the report and turned to face her dear friend, Leliana, with a grin. "Many, as you well know. So, what have you learned?"

The ghost of a smile played on Leliana's lips as she brushed a loose lock of her hair behind her ear. "Did you know you are frustratingly vague and rarely ever answer a question? You always prefer to ask them."

Akroma's smile widened as she crossed her arms and leaned her hip against Leliana's desk. "What can I say, I'm a curious creature."

Leliana threw back her head and laughed, a long, tinkling peal that would have seemed at odds with her reputation, if you didn't know her that is. Then she smiled brightly and said, "that you are," before reaching into one of her artfully concealed pockets and pulling out a folded piece of vellum paper. Akroma instinctively reached for it, but Leliana quickly moved it out of reach.

"Uh, uh," Leliana teased. "You asked for my report, so let me give it."

Akroma bit her lip and her fingers twitched as she fought the urge to just snatch the piece of parchment from Leliana's hand. The only reason she didn't was there was a distinct possibility the paper was blank, it was just the kind of innocent prank Leliana would play on her.

When Akroma made no further attempt to grab the paper, Leliana began to read out her report. "He's been with the Company more than ten years. Leads the military branch of the outfit. Well respected, if not feared for his prowess. He has made no claims to a familial connection with the Inquisitor, though we have taken great efforts to ensure your connection to the Amells' is not widely known so that could be why. Oh, and he doesn't socialise much."

Leliana could see Akroma's frustration at the limited information. Though she kept her expression blank, Akroma could see the smirk in her eyes. Then a twinkle lit Akroma’s keen, slate grey eyes. "Is that all? I think you might be slipping, Leli." Akroma wasn't above a bit of teasing, two can play that game after all.

Leliana chuckled. "Perhaps, but spies require people to talk, Akroma. The group is quite tight lipped. I have other tidbits, physical descriptions and preferences, but hardly relevant to whether he is an Amell."

Akroma forced down her desire to ask for every scrap of information and instead focused on the most important question. "When do they arrive?"

"Tomorrow," Leliana answered. "Perhaps Josephine or Cullen can arrange an introduction?"

Akroma shook her head. "No. I have another idea."

"I leave you to handle it then." Leliana smiled—a small, knowing sort of smile—then added, "you did look surprisingly unremarkable in that scout disguise you have. No one would have guessed it was the Inquisitor sitting down to have drinks with them."

"Maker's breath," Akroma exclaimed. "You knew?"

"I have eyes and ears everywhere, Akroma," Leliana said, somewhat smugly.

Shaking her head, Akroma let out a soft laugh. "I should never have doubted you."

Leliana gave her a warm smile. "You never have. You have not just my loyalty to you as your spymaster, but as your friend. I will not let harm come to you, if I can prevent it." Her expression grew suddenly serious. "Not again, anyway."

Akroma rolled her eyes. "We've been through this, Leli. You are not at fault for what happened at Haven." Seeing no change in her friend's expression, Akroma stalked over and pulled her into a tight embrace. "I would not have you sacrifice the humanity in you for the sake of my life or anyone else's. You are everything good and kind in this world. And I should know, I have faced much evil."

Leliana squeezed her back, just as tightly, and murmured, "thank you, my friend."

Breaking apart, they said their farewell. Leliana, of course, threw in some teasing comments about Akroma's new relationship with Cullen. There wasn't a conversation in their entire friendship that hadn't involved Leliana teasing her in some fashion. It was nice. Familiar. Like family. The one she never had.

[yukichouji]

Look at them <3

[yukichouji]

One last run 🥲

[yukichouji]

Didn’t think I’d get my wish quite this literally, but I’ll take it!

[yukichouji]

:o

[yukichouji]

Yet another “I’m too tired for this shit” shower scene. I do appreciate those.

Poor Sam.

[yukichouji]

[yukichouji]

Sam, buddy, you done fucked up.

[yukichouji]

Well, I’m not in fucking Kansas anymore, that much is for sure alksjdflksdj I hate these aaaahhh

Time to suck it up and rescue the husband & child combo stuck in the damn sewers....

Who’s going to rescue me tho? 🥲

[yukichouji]

Can you see the fear on his face alsdkfjlsadkfj This made me laugh xD But also. Sam! Oh no xD

[yukichouji]

Time to head for that tar belt, baby!

[yukichouji]

One of the things I really love about this game is the physical realism of it. Both in the game mechanic in general (which really pulls no punched - you need to pee in real life? you need to pee in game too, babe) but also the visual details. I honestly love the bruises on Sam’s shoulders from the straps (?) of his backpack. It is such a small thing but it adds so much, at least for me. It makes Sam feel more real, it also makes him feel very human and, well, “fragile” in a sense, as humans are. He is someone who can be touched, hurt, bruised, affected in all these ways by his environment and everyday life.

Calling that to mind every time you take a shower or enjoy a hot spring starkly sets him apart from your typical action game hero, who may bleed when hit but never shows any real wounds.

I’m just. I’m sure there is a better way to say all this xD (English is not my first language) But this game is living in my brain rn. I am slightly obsessed. And it’s not my fault that there is in fact so f*cking much to see and discover.

[yukichouji]

I’m gonna need some time to diges this one, I think. :o