(First of all your fics are amazing and I love them all deeply) Now an actual Q: do you know of any slow build Varric/Cassandra fics that follow the plot of Inquisition? Like I want a frigging play by play of every *disgusted noise* moment. Thanks!
Friend, I have done my best for you. Here are some fics that are more or less set in canon verses (Iāve included paragradeslusterās this fragile heart because I love it, and my own a better resurrectionĀ because itās more or less canon compliant except there are soulmates.)
Logolepsy- vehlr, weatheredlaw.Ā
Epistolatory fic set in canon. Varric and Cassandra send each other letters, after Adamant. Itās going to rip your feelings out through your nose and stomp on them, but itās worth it and adorable as all heck. Also good friends of mine and prolific as hell. Check out their other works!
Dreaming Red- LizzledPink
After In Hushed Whispers, Cassandra is plagued by dreams of a reality that isnāt. Also brings Here Lies the Abyss into play. Long, slow burn, Cassandra-centric. Freaking good.
Rest in the Warmest Places- Glitteringworlds
Post-Canon. Cassandra rebuilds the Seeker order while trying to discover who wants them to stay dead, and sorting out her feelings for Viscount Tethras. Conspiracies and awkward letters, what more do you want?
None So Blind- enigmaticagentscully
ALICE IS SO TALENTED! Josephine puts some plans into action, entertaining a pet project. Mischief, misunderstandings, hopeless pining, and a happy ending. Check out some of her other stuff, and her artwork!
names for what binds us- klickitats
Set during In Hushed Whispers. Varric and Cassandra are trapped in the dungeons of Redcliffe Castle, waiting. For what? Body horror, angst, love. Brace yourself for feelings.
Iām Not Calling You a Ghost- enigmaticagentscully
Varric dies, and itās not the end. Surprise. Unfinished, but go read it because Alice can wrench your heart out and make you laugh with such ease itās unbelievable.Ā
maybe we could try talking in indoor voices- spocklee
āI suppose you could always accuse him of being accessory to treason, interrogate him, threaten him, and then in a few years maybe youāll both end up stuck together in a government task force.ā LOOK THAT IS HILARIOUS OKAY.
Heartbreaker- lavellanpls
Cassandra saves Varricās life. With her mouth. Yeah. Not finished yet, but SO GOOD. Read it.Ā
Her Love of the Written Word- spirrum
Cassandra and Varric try to make their unconventional relationship work. Slow burn, freakinā cute as heck. You will hate these nerds and their stupid love.
this fragile heart- paragradesluster
A soulmate AU that changed my mind about soulmate AUs. Itās everything you want in a fic, ongoing, with the added angst of soulmates. Love it, so much. Itās wonderful. It inspires me.
A Better Resurrection- OrilliaOrange
What kind of author would I be if I didnāt promote my own fic? More or less set in canon, with soulmates, and angst. Features some Adaar/Josephine, for additional heartstring-plucking.
A Big Deal About Not Very Much- Lily of the West
DO YOU LIKE SHAKESPEARE, DO YOU LIKE CASSANDRA AND VARRIC? THEN YOUāRE GONNA LOVE THIS (UNFINISHED) FIC THAT MASHES THEM ALL TOGETHER. In a series of events that makes Much Ado About Nothing look tame, the Inquisitor, Dorian, Sera, and half the damn keep plot to get Cassandra and Varric to realize theyāre in love.Ā
I hope you enjoy this fine selection of fanfic! And of course if you donāt find exactly what you want? Go forth and prompt your friendly neighbourhood Cassandra/Varric writers. Weāre all really friendly.
gummygunk
yousharknotpass
kianamaiart
