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This is about Sci-Hub. yeah we get it.. gatekeep knowledge and protect the interests of capital…

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Here Lies The Abyss [Carver]

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the war is over and we are beginning

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The party came through the great gates of Skyhold dirty and bedraggled, hard-pressed to put a cheery face on two weeks of mud, blood, and the aftermath of a civil war that sapped their strength for the greater struggle. All Samhal wanted was a hot bath and a warm meal, alone in his quarters. When the spark of magic flashed in the corner of his eye, his first instinct was to tense for battle.

But there were no signs of fighting around the foot of the west tower. Instead, there seemed to be…a dance? Laughter, embracing. Magic flashed again, and this time he identified it as a harmless shower of colored sparks. It looked like the entire mage tower had turned out for a party.

“What’s going on there?” Samhal asked as Josephine and Leliana hurried up.

Josephine beamed happily. “One of the mages has had a baby!”

“What, and they’re all the uncle?” Samhal scoffed, scratching irritably at a healing blister.

Leliana caught his eye as she took the horse’s bridle.

“One of the mages has had a baby,” she said. “And there is no one to take it away.”

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For some choices in Inquisition, I would’ve rathered it was what you did that mattered, not what you chose. Examples:

With Iron Bull and the Chargers? The player shouldn’t choose for Iron Bull; he should’ve chosen who to save. He should’ve chosen to be Tal-Vashoth or to remain Qunari. But the Inquisitor’s attitude and actions towards him and the Chargers should influence him one way or the other; if he feels he doesn’t have any support outside of the Qun and that he’s just a weapon no matter where he is? Then he remains Qunari. If his beliefs are challenged and the Chargers become friends with the Inquisitor? Then he turns Tal-Vashoth. (Without this distinction, Solas’s dialogue with him doesn’t make much sense! He didn’t choose to be Qunari, the Inquisitor chose that; and yet in-game that’s totally ignored.)

Cole should choose between Varric or Solas. I understand that in the moment, he’s mad and probably doesn’t want to chat; but again, the Inquisitor’s actions before this event should dictate how it turns out. Support his spirit qualities, and let Solas talk him through spirit stuff? Solas. Introduce him to human tendencies, and let Varric walk him through it? Varric. (But not things like… telling him not to use his spiritual traits, or to be “normal.” I hate that. That’s very obviously a stand-in for autistic quirks, and I wish that wasn’t a choice at all. It feels super gross. One thing I like about human Cole is that he retains his pain-sensing power and other “strangeness” no matter what.)

Leliana should choose not to kill if she’s been softened. And Dorian’s whole thing with his father needs to be fixed, but the Inquisitor needs to be more supportive, less influencial. And I think it’s weird that the Inquisitor would tell Solas that they will either kill or save him, especially when the Inquisition is being absorbed/shut down. Maybe if that was rephrased, so many people wouldn’t feel like Inquisition was left open-ended?

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I am definitely half asleep, which should tell you about the quality level of this post straight out the gate, but i was going through my old saves and watching the romance scenes for my different PTs (as one does) and like...

Everyone else has this slow build up to the Love end of things. Some of them don't even get there until Trespasser (looking @ you Dorian- yes yes he feels it but he doesn't say it.) And that's not a complaint! That's normal! You start with affection and attraction and see where it goes, and lbr all of the DA companions have some...Things to work through before nailing down Big Feelings.

And then we have Solas.

One kiss. One (1) singular kiss, and that man is gone. Lost. Sunk. Out to sea. Lost in the Sauce. Flung into the depths.

And I would argue that he's actually gone before that, but that's when he knows it. And he freaks out because 'oh no oh no this is literally the absolute WORST timing for this to happen holy SHIT.'

And he tries to fight it off, or figure out if there is some like...magical mark-induced reason for why he's absolutely banana-grahams for this mortal woman he has only known the tiniest fraction of his impossibly long life, but there isn't one except that he's lonely as fuck and her genuine awesomeness is just apparently the kryptonite to his rational thinking power.

This man, who is so so careful with the way he says everything always just... Once he caves, it is his first admission. In his native tongue, no less, as though he cannot help himself.

I cannot lose you. I love you. You are my heart. I love you, I love you, I love you.

Back in ye olden fandom days, there was a whole bunch of fights about the sincerity of Solas' affections, since he 'lies' and dumps you, but like...things are a mess because this whole-ass man is a mess and he doesn't do anything that is NOT a mess, but just...fucking hell. He has loved her for so long. He doesn't strike me as love-at-first-sight kinda guy, but like I'm giving him like...a month at Haven tops before he's a goner.

Solas is the one who falls first and hardest out of all of them.

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Hiya, I don't know if this has been asked before but what style of clothing do you imagine everyone wearing?? I know you've mentioned Morgana's dresses a few times but I was wondering about everyone else or what the general style is?? I know it's kinda a broad and big question but even a short answer is fine if you don't feel up to answeing the full thing, I also hope you're doing okay

Oh anon I'm gonna go in depth with it, so this is gonna be long skskxk First off, if anyone wants to get a general feel of fashion in BoC and what each RO wears, there's a pinterest board linked in the pinned post. It's a combo of medieval, renaissance, ancient and folk inspired clothes, as well as just looks-fantasy clothes.

So, here I go

Morgana - her style does change depending on where she's staying, adaption to the local fashion, but her personal favorite fashion is that of Tintal and Avalon (since Tintal has a lot of Avalonian influence). Whatever the style, she always tries to go for vibrant or lush shades, either lighter or darker, that bring out her best features.

Accolon - he usually wears Lothian fashion, (which is inspired by Romanian and other Eastern European folk wear) so a lot of colorful embroidery. He loves vibrant and bright grabs but also pastels and neutrals, and usually goes for softer cuts that compliment his gentle look.

Lot - Lot also wears the Lothian fashion, but goes for subdued and dark colors - dark greens, blues, black, with embroidery that's more shape-based rather than flowery, so with sharp edges and straight lines. Also wears vests and cloaks.

Gareth - also wears Lothian clothes. Goes for lush, darker colors but loves soft, flowery embroidery. Unlike Lot, who seeks to look harsher, he goes for a charming, beautiful look, trying to bring out his best features much like Morgana.

Gawain - lots of doublet and jerkin kind of tops. Shirts with puffy sleeves. Straight sleeves. Lots of colorful motifs and embroidery. Golden and silver thread, gemstones sewn into the garbs. Sleeves with ruffled ends. Think colorful, bright, vibrant! But will also go for soft, gentle pastels. As for pants, loves closer fitted ones, high waisted pants. Make no mistakes, his shoes - usually ankle boots or knee high boots - are just as colorful as his clothes, with different motifs, and sometimes with heels.

Galahad - also wears doublets and jerkins, as well as simple tunics with belts and loose shirts (with that kind of sleeves that gather at the wrist and lacing up the front), usually in calm, subdued, pastel colors, especially in different shades of blue, green, brown. If there's any model/motif on the clothes it's subtle or minimal. If he's feeling fancy, he'll wear something with golden thread/embroidery.

Elaine - doublets, jerkins, tunics, shirts. Both fitted and loose (since in a previous post I've established she got top surgery, she now feels comfy wearing fitted clothes). In the warm seasons, wears a lot of short sleeve/sleeveless tunics and shirts to show off her arms. She usually wears pastels like blue, green, violet or neutrals like beige, cream, brown. If it's a special occasion, she'll wear something with lush motifs, ruffles. Exclusively wears pants. Even when she's not going about her knightly duties, she's a very active person so her footwear is comfortable first and foremost.

Nimue - in Camelot she'll usually wears the local fashion, but she does have a soft spot for Avalonian clothes and will try to sometimes incorporate it into her style, for example wearing Avalonian dresses for special occasions. She usually wears chemises with stays and skirts, and almost always has a belt with various leather pouches hanging onto it. She also wears dresses that are fitted to her figure - fitted sleeves, cinched at the waist, but still have a lot of freedom for moving about. Only wears long, billowy sleeves if she's not working. She hates the cold so the moment the weather gets cool she layers with woolen shawls and mittens. Her wardrobe ranges from bright and light to dark shades, with lots of intricate motifs/embroidery to very simple patterns. In terms of footwear, she wears a lot of boots since she either has to move about a lot - in the woods, gathering herbs and ingredients - or around the castle, but also has slippers and sandals. Doesn't really wear heels.

Isac - doublets, jerkins, shirts. Especially loose shirts, shirts with puffy sleeves that gather at the wrist, half undone to show off his chest, or with deep v necklines, or with sheer fabric. Lots of leather and velvet. Goes for dark, lush shades - black, red, purple. Fitted clothes. Intricate decorations, gilded accents, golden or pearly buttons. Gloves. Lots and lots of rings. Has pierced ears and loves wearing different kind of earrings. His goal is to look sexy, cool and mysterious, and maybe dangerous too.

Sophie - lots of pastels, especially pink. She loves soft colors, but will wear darker shades too. Lots of flowery motifs, or even fake flower applications on her dresses. Loves flowy, delicate looks. The kind of dresses that are so long they trail after you. She also loves dresses with a more provocative cut, like low necklines, open back, leg slits. Off shoulder. Puffy sleeves. Billowy long sleeves. As for accessories, she likes these kind of arm cuffs that are like climbing vines with flowers that wrap around the arm. Lots of slippers and sandals and dainty boots with cute patterns, heels. If the situation calls for something simple and practical, she'll wear trousers with a tunic/doublet and knee high boots.

Agravain - Agravain is very passionate about clothes and sews/designs a lot of stuff themselves. Their wardrobe is a mix of colors and fabrics but they're especially fond of reds and purples. Loves bodices and vests. Jerkins, doublets, shirts, tunics. Skirts, pants, robes. Loves capes and cloaks, gloves. Colorful, flowery patterns/motifs. Gold or silver thread embroidery. If they're trying to look intimidating, they go for black clothes. Love wearing boots. They also like experimenting with dresses of shorter lengths, like knee lenght.

Lancelot - his wardrobe incorporates the Pendragon crest or its colors, red and gold, even in casual wear, to show his loyalty and dedication. Otherwise, especially if he's seeking not to draw the eye, he wears browns and beiges. Also, for special occasions, if he's not wearing red and gold, he also dons white garments, with silver or golden threads, and other soft, pale colors.

Kay - colorful wardrobe, from bright shades to more subdued ones. Most his clothes are both fashionable and comfy.

Arthur - lots of tunics, cinched at the waist with belts. Jerkins. His wardrobe is comprised of a lot of red and gold pieces, since it's the Pendragon colors and he's been advised to display them proudly. Got a lot of ornate and expensive clothes since he's a King, but he prefers simple, comfy clothes - so a tunic and trousers.

Guinevere - her fashion skews toward that of her home Duchy, Cornwallis. So 16-17-18th century inspired dresses. The kinds of dresses with stomachers, bum pads to give it the desired figure, square necklines, round necklines that go a bit off the shoulders, ruffled sleeves, fitted, elbow lenght sleeves, stays. Lots of vibrant colors, decorations, intricate models and gemstones sewn into the clothes for fancier occasions and more subdued, soft pastel shades with flowery patterns for everyday wear.

Merlin - doesn't dress flashy, but he does choose expensive, elegant clothes that show off his status. Wears tops with high necklines. If he wants a bit of flair, he goes for something with ruffled cuffs, gilded buttons or gemstones sewn into the embroidery. Gold and silver embroidery. Wears fitted doublets with jackets over that are thigh long, with long billowy sleeves. Or doublets with sleeveless, long, open robes over. Short capes.

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James Version | Jane Version

‘Cause of Death: animal attack’

Two words efficiently sum up the gruesome end of a man J had known for most of their life. The gray, unisex figure attached to the curt report is equally as dispassionate without the usual markings that denote areas of damage or notable wounds. They hover the tip of their pen over the blank victim diagram no one took the time to fill out, tempted to recreate those spirals.

Those carving marks briefly made the holidays flash across their mind before the grisly reality set in, overriding the usual peppermint pattern.

This report is only a copy, not the original…

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To continue reading J’s perspective when re-encountering the MC in Chapter 2, you can go to: TFS Patreon. It’s one of the free bonus contents for this month in honor of the game’s release.💚 I hope you enjoy the insight!

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How would the Pirate King (of my heart) react to MC giving him a kitten as a gift, since he seems to be a cat person?

“Peach, I desire no such beast,” he says, holding the tiny kitten in one palm, arm stretched far from himself. The Pirate looks at her as if she would jump and tear out his throat at any moment.

The little cat meows.

“See? It hates me too,” he says, and if it had been on anyone else, you’d say he was actually whining. He takes a step closer, trying to return the cat to you.

You cross your arms. “Well, you have no choice now,” you say, scowling at this ridiculous man. “We’re high at sea. So unless you want to throw her overboard-”

His black eyes snap at you in an instant. “I’m not a monster,” The Pirate says, voice hard. And it pulls a smile on your lips.

“Then you’ll have to keep her,” you shrug. “At least until we dock again.”

He purses his lips and eyes her wearily. Her fur is as black as his hair, and her green eyes are large and watchful. She cocks her head, staring deep at him. You see him shudder. “Its eyes… they pierce through me, peach,” he mumbles. “This is no natural beast of nature. I can feel it.”

You roll your eyes so far, you’re surprised they don’t fall off. “You are being ridiculous,” you scoff, and turn your back on him, making your way bellow deck.

“Wait, this is your mess, you don’t-” he calls from behind, and then suddenly, you hear a yell. “Ah! That is my ring, you spirits-banished, foul little-”

You hear another meow. And you laugh.

- - -

The Pirate sulks for half a day, as the kitten follows in his every footstep. He refuses to give her a name, and complains loudly about the cuts in his hands from the “devil’s claws”. But you see how his fingers pet the top of the kitten’s head when the proud fool things no one is watching.

You see his smile, small and private, when he gets her a loose thread made of linen for her to roll around with. And on the second night, when the kitten was crying at the moon, you woke to find him sitting beside her at the head of his ship. A bowl of milk nearby them. He was pointing at the stars, telling her about the constellations.

And by the end of the week, when the ship finally finds a port, The Pirate disembarks with Luna - for he declared it to be her name - cradled neatly inside his vest, little head pocking out. Green eyes as wide and watchful as ever.

And there is no talk of giving her up.

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saw the trend of warden starter kits started by @chimeowrical and really wanted to join in! This is Neria’s, featuring little knick knacks she’s collected from companions

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Var lath vir suledin.

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noticing how many of solas’ banters are him quietly probing for political common ground with the other companions. like he’s the second-best friend that blackwall has in the inner circle because solas, with his revolutionary sympathies, has recognized this guy as someone who’s been similarly radicalized by his experiences as a foot soldier. a lot of his sera banters are attempts to give unsolicited advice, but my favorite is the one where he tries to help her build an effective guerrilla force because he assumes that she’s pushing for regime change/attempting to foment a peasant revolt (she never says or even implies this, but solas assumes it must be the case because that’s what he’d be doing in her position). he questions varric on kal-sharok and dwarven reform movements. he’s disappointed to hear that they’re less robust than he assumed and that varric remains uninterested in the political landscape underground.

i don’t think he’s actively recruiting - the character who agrees with him most is human, and therefore doomed if solas is successful in his attempt to tear down the veil and liberate the elven underclass - but it’s interesting how this is his primary mode of interpersonal interaction even when it’s not necessary or useful for him to start these arguments. he cannot turn it off even when it risks blowing his cover. love that for him

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Ass deep in the Dragon Age wiki again, and apparently there’s a mysterious chanter character who appears around the Hissing Wastes.

the part that gets me:

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Stone-hewn graves at Heysham, Lancashire. Believed to be 11th Century. 

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Since y'all seemed to like the last Fenris & Justice banter, have another that came to mind.

Justice: You would think that you and Anders would see eye to eye more often, rather than fighting amongst yourselves.

Fenris: Are you speaking to me again? I thought we agreed not to talk to each other.

Justice: I made no such agreement.

Fenris: *sighs*

Justice: It is hard to communicate to Anders when he is in the waking world with the rest of you, especially since his past fills him with so much anger and pain. Rightfully so.

Fenris: Is there a point to this mindless prattle?

Justice: You would do well to learn from each other. You are at different points in your respective journeys, but you want the same things. You want your oppressors to suffer, yes, but you both want the systems that put them in power to crumble. You want others like yourselves to be able to live free with the promise of a better future. Without fear of being hunted.

Fenris: ...

Justice: Or am I wrong?

Fenris: I preferred you when you were silent, demon.

Justice: Must I always tell you? I am no demon!

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love getting to force all my companions into therapy just by bringing cole

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“magic isnt real” — plants just grow out of the ground. for free. everywhere.