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Hi friends!

I updated my AO3 today- with chapter 5 in the Elek/Rook story, and I also added the beginnings of a new series with Emmrich.

I thought it might be fun to see how I do with other characters, just to get a handle on their voices, and I really wanted to explore the idea of Emmrich being the suave one, and I like how the first part turned out.

I also write things not related to Dragon Age, (gothic romance, mystery, and fantasy) if you’re interested in hearing more (or beta reading), please drop me a DM!

As always I love comments, feedback and suggestions.

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“What do you intend to do?” Viago’s voice cut through the silence, sharp and taut. Elek had already started to leave, his back to them, but the question made him pause.

He glanced over his shoulder. “I’m going to get her back.”

Viago gave a small, almost imperceptible nod. There was something in his eyes — not quite approval, not quite hope — but it was enough. Elek nodded once in return, then turned and strode out of the Diamond.

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I laugh every time someone random says they know the lore of a video game better than the ppl who created it.

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Wow

your heart is a good heart 💖

team if there’s one thing i know how to do it’s make myself sad over pixels. a lil baby bellara/ cyrian wip for you.

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Remember kids, every npc is romanceable through the power of delusion

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Hi friends!

I have a new fic started with Elek and Vittoria. This one will be broken into chapters, and chapter one is fully edited and posted. This part isn’t explicit at all, and is mostly setup for later.

Thanks to all for the kind comments and reblogs. I have always loved to write but lately has brought me a new joy that I missed and needed.

The new fic is ‘Into the Fire’ 🔥 💕🫶🏻

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Hi everyone!!

I haven’t been able to let go of Veilguard- I’m on my third playthrough, and still loving it. I have been, as usual however, far more obsessed with the side characters than I should be, so I’ve been writing fics to let my Rook have a little fun.

I finally got an AO3 invite, so I wanted to link it here and share in case any of you were interested in taking a look, because for this specific character there is not nearly enough.

I have one finished, and one midway through. It might have editing mistakes as I write everything in my notes app on my iPhone then copy paste, and edit as I go. Be kind. Both are involving Elek Tavor from the Threads and my Rook, who isn’t described but is named and is a Crow.

I’d love to know what you think, and if you have any other requests!

Your honor I love him.

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They are in love already.

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A small rant, if I may.

I did a quick search out of curiosity to see if EA has released any sales numbers for Veilguard. I’m loving the game and hoped others were feeling the same. At least from what I see in my feeds, plenty of people are really enjoying it. But I couldn’t find anything official on sales. Instead, I came across multiple articles claiming Veilguard is a massive flop—some say it barely hit one million sales, some say it hasn’t, with everyone citing “inside sources” and various “reasons” for its supposed failure.

Curious, I checked out Reddit for more thoughts on the sales, and there’s a lot of talk there from people who couldn’t bring themselves to finish it or only put in less than ten hours. They say it’s too linear, too much like a mobile game.

Honestly? It’s exhausting. The constant negativity feels so forced. I can’t help but wonder if we even played the same game. I know everyone’s experience varies, but I’m genuinely baffled—and more than that, worried about DA’s future.

I can’t imagine being on the dev team, working for years on Veilguard, only to be met with such vitriol—so much of it condescending and insulting. Many of these people have been with Dragon Age since Origins. Imagine how that must feel. I really hope they’re hearing the positive feedback too. I hope they’re looking after themselves and their mental health, and I hope they know that all that hard work wasn’t in vain. People are enjoying it. People do love it, love the inclusion and diversity, and feel like it was worth it.

I’ve written a review I’ll post later, and yes, I have my own critiques. But the bandwagon hate is getting out of hand. So many go in with this deep-seated hatred before they even start the game and then use the time they do play to pick it apart instead of just trying to enjoy it—or, honestly, playing something else.

I hope this isn’t the end of Dragon Age. I hope they keep making games that frustrate the people who refuse to evolve. I hope they keep writing novels, comics, and expanding Thedas for us.

Because so many of us need Thedas right now.

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Claudia de Riva.

Obsessed.

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Neve 😌😍

Gaby Soto is a gift

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I finished Veilguard tonight and, against my better judgment, went on Reddit to discuss all the lore reveals and talk about what it meant to me. But as I read through the comments, I realized something: so many people seem to gravitate toward misery.

Maybe it’s my age, my life experience, or perhaps becoming a mother has changed my outlook. Or maybe it’s just my world view. Whatever the reason, I find myself less interested in picking things apart or dwelling on what I didn’t get out of an experience. I don’t go searching for flaws or obsess over what I wish something had been. I can look at a piece of art and appreciate it for what it is, not for what I imagined it could or should be. Criticism is fine—necessary, even—but I think it’s also important to honor and respect the people who spent years of their lives creating this, to see their work in a spirit of appreciation instead of harsh judgment.

As a mother raising a daughter in America, this week sucks. We’re constantly bombarded by reminders of everything wrong in the world—racism, misogyny, violence, and prejudice. It feels like we’re barely keeping our heads above water at times. That’s why, for me, Veilguard was more than just a game; it was a reprieve, a world where I could lose myself and find a sense of purpose, even if it was just fictional. It came at the perfect time, giving me a world I could dive into and, for a while, feel like I could make a difference. It was something positive to look forward to, a moment of joy.

And yet, reading the online discussions, I can’t help but feel that some people find it easier, maybe even more comfortable, to focus on the negative. Misery is familiar; it’s the easy route. Complaining, criticizing, and tearing down can feel almost effortless in a world where it sometimes seems like joy is harder to find. The discourse around this game has often been so exhausting and disheartening. I know not everyone loved Veilguard like I did, but that’s okay. Everyone’s entitled to their opinion, but I also think it’s okay to simply enjoy something. To say, “This brought me happiness, and that’s enough.”

At the end of the day, maybe we don’t need to take ourselves, or even the things we love, so seriously. It’s okay to defend something that brought us joy, to celebrate it, even if not everyone agrees. It’s okay to say, “This wasn’t perfect, but it was meaningful to me.” We’re so quick to tear things apart, but we rarely just pause to say, “This made me happy.” I feel a bit sad for those who couldn’t find joy in Veilguard, but I hope they find something that makes them feel the way this game made me feel. I hope they don’t stay bitter.

Because finding those moments—where we let go, stop overthinking, and just enjoy—is worth everything. Life is hard enough. Let’s embrace what brings us happiness without feeling the need to justify it. Let’s be a little gentler with our art, our stories, and each other. Sometimes, it’s enough to just be glad something exists that makes us feel good.

Ps: I want Vorgoth. Biblically. ❤️

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Origins: the world is ending and you and your one remaining coworker are the only option left to save it.

II: the unavoidable tragedy of a queer friend group/polycule trying and failing to save their fucked up city

Inquisition: you went to a conference and accidentally ended up in charge of saving the entire world (again) with a team of colleagues who are (mostly) professionals and outstanding in their fields.

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Veilguard:

Rook: hey, I suffered from “sudden field promotion” after “fucking everything up worse than it already was.” I’m putting a team together to kill at least one, maybe three, Gods

Seven of the most unwell people in Thedas: say no more, I’m in

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Nobody told me I’d have to TURN DOWN everyone I’d been flirting with this whole time!! I was just having fun! Don’t you dare tell Lucanis OR spite!

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and chat, he is the eldritch king of our hearts💋

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I love her so much