#da hc

Wynne is around 70 in the Fifth Blight. That's the one explanation for babies Alistair and Brosca calling her granny (she is not even that old being 70, but Alistair and Brosca are 19 and 20 — the children). I still need to take into account Rhys age to see if this is possible.

Cousland and Tabris were recruited by Duncan alongside Brosca (Brosca is the last recruit), but my two ladies died in Ostagar. That's why Brosca decided to kill Rendon and Vaughan (my Tabris didn't kill Vaughan). Brosca did it like "I feel like it and it seems fair, right? Not so important."

Because I love Nathaniel Howe, he is introduced in Denerim in my headcanon after the Landsmeet. He tried to kill Brosca, failed, Alistair tried to hang him and Brosca recruited him for the lulz. He helps in the Denerim battle against the Archdemon in the second team. He became a full Warden after that at Vigil's Keep. He is also younger in my HC because he is innocent sometimes.

I change the timeline because I want them to be young and capable of fighting still (lmao). Also they are gremlins, so so many years of inactivity looks strange considering their personalities. So one year between DA2 and the Inquisition, two years of Inquisition, and then one year between DAI and Trespasser. Then I headcanon 4-5 years between Trespasser and Veilguard and 8 months of Veilguard events.

Brosca and Howe did something horrendous in the Deep Roads, far away, deep deep, almost under the ocean in the east, right before Veilguard begins. Looking for a cure, they devoured the heart of an entity. I need more details of the universe to build this with more information.

Rook is a direct agent of the Inquisitor. They became very good friends after Veilguard and they are known as "The Good Mage of the South" and "The Good Mage of the North" by the non-mage Thedosians.

Fenris, Velanna and Sigrun died in the Deep Roads following that Gaider/Bioware idea.

Harding didn't die in Veilguard because her essence is already altered, and she is no longer a mortal. What is she? Where is she? We don't know.

The Inky is a damn knight enchanter so she actively fights in the Minrathous battle. She casts a magical arm to use Tidarion as always. She fought alongside Solas against Lusacan while Rook and team focused on Elgar'nan.

My Hawke and my Trevelyan had a romance during DAI!!! (until he is left in the Fade lmao)

Things I am yet not sure about in my HC runs:

Whether I recruit Leliana in DAO or Dorian in DAI. They are important characters but don't vibe with my MC so I don't know.

Anders' fate. Sometimes I think he survives, sometimes Meredith (no Hawke) kills him.

Thus, my leading theory was that what happened to Mythal -- a fragment of her soul ending up in the dagger after she was killed -- was what kind of happened to Varric.

I reasoned that only Rook sees him was because he was killed with the dagger that was involved in the ritual, and then yknow, they bled on the ritual.

This theory clearly didn't completely work out. But I stand by my "Fragment of Varrics soul in the Lyrium dagger" theory. In some ways the Varric-ghost is too much like a person, he's making his own conclusions and saying things Rook might not even be aware off.

carries his child with him everywhere, even into the war room either rocking the baby to sleep or simply showing the toddler what daddy does all-day

when the child reaches eight years he begins to train them with a sword and shield, wanting to teach them to defend themselves in case anything happens to him

due to his own nightmares, he is often awake to hear his child fussing and will spend hours rocking the baby back to sleep or simply pacing the room with them

you usually find him snoring dead away in the mornings, passed out over the crib his hand cupped around his little “cub” protectively

He is extremely protective, always wanting to know where they are and what they're up to, not to be nosy but just to keep them safe

The Inquisition was scary enough, he’d hate for anything to happen to his child on his watch

While he can be stern there is nothing in the world he wouldn't do for his child

His heart just balloons every time they call him “Papa” “Dada” or “Daddy”

Will take them to his favorite places in Thedas and of course, introduce them to his family

He has a hard time helping do hair but does his best

//personal blogs stop reblogging my hc posts. Ffs

All Night Elves after war got from Loghain cool leather jackets. You know, black with unit name in studs on the back, and Ferelden emblem on right arm (or left, whatever). All custom made.

sure thing <3

Anders

sexual orientation headcanon: bi

gender headcanon: cis male

mental illness / neurodivergent headcanon: bipolarity disorder, anxiety, eating and sleeping disorder

3 random headcanons

he’s really near-sighted but has his own way around it

a gentle dom, wants hawke to enjoy themselves to their fullest, putting himself in second place

Okay so I did Ig/noct and Prompt/io (linked if you want to read!) which are my two ships for XV. So let’s see…. You’ve asked me about dragon age before so I’ll do my inquistor and Dorian? Is that okay? If not, shoot me another ask and I’ll do whatever ship you choose!

Gives nose/forehead kissesDorian is quite fond of giving both of these and Mahon is just as fond of receiving them. Mahon is more of a lips/jaw/cheek guy when it comes to giving Dorian kisses, so the nose and forehead are normally left to Dorian. It helps that Dorian is taller.

Gets jealous the mostBoth of them really, especially with Dorian being in Tevinter. They are both worried that the other one will find someone else. Mahon thinks Dorian is ridiculous for thinking that - especially since he’s in the same city as Rilienus. Dorian doesn’t see how Mahon doesn’t realize how desired he is - he’s the Inquisitor and he would get propositioned when Dorian was right there. Mahon suffers from the jealousy more though, I think. If he visits Dorian they don’t act like a couple like they do at Skyhold. He knows he shouldn’t take it personally because they’re in Tevinter so the rules are different here, but he does. 

Picks the other up from the bar when they’re too drunk to driveIt isn’t really driving, but Dorian is the one that needs to be picked up from the tavern and taken back to his/their room (depending on the timeline of events). Mahon rarely gets drunk, so it’s not often that he’s the one needing to be picked up.

Takes care of on sick daysDorian gets sick more than Mahon and Mahon is always there to help him get better. He doesn’t often use his Inquisitor status to get things, but he does when Dorian is sick. He’ll get the kitchen to make special meals and he’ll have things delivered straight to his room so he doesn’t have to leave Dorian’s side. Dorian requires a lot of attention when he’s sick (he was a spoiled, rich child let’s not forget) and Mahon is more than happy to give it to him.

Drags the other person out into the water on beach dayMahon loves the water and loves the beach. Mahon loves the outdoors - it’s where he’s lived for the majority of his life. Dorian, however, hates the water, hates the beach. He doesn’t like how windy it is out there - he puts a lot of work into the he looks, thank you very much. It doesn’t just take Mahon dragging him to the water, Mahon has to drag him to the beach in general and he doesn’t always get Dorian to the water. If there’s a beach day, Dorian is relaxing in the shade, just barely on the beach, in the company of Madam Vivienne. If Mahon is particularly insistent (I’m talking bedroom favors and the like) Dorian will join him in the water. Sometimes Vivienne pushes Dorian to go with him because, “It will make him so happy, darling. Don’t you want to see your paramour happy?”

Gives unprompted massagesMahon loves to massage Dorian. He loves the way Dorian relaxes under his hands and his pleasant sighs when Mahon gets a particularly good spot. He likes when Dorian sits in front of him so he can relax against Mahon’s legs while Mahon works his fingers into Dorian’s shoulders. Dorian is way more tense than he lets on and Mahon likes to be the one that’s trusted to work that tension away.

Drives/rides shotgunGoing to tweak this one for the world… If they share a mount, Mahon is always in front. Dorian is completely fine with wrapping his arms around Mahon’s waist and holding him while they ride. Plus it’s a huge bonus to see the look of freedom on Mahon’s face - he looks truly happy, instead of weighed down by all his Inquisitor responsibilities.

Brings the other lunch at workDorian likes to bring Mahon lunch, especially after Mahon returns from a trip outside of Skyhold. He’ll arrive and lean against the wall and say, “Ready to be distracted?” Mahon always tells him he has to work, Dorian, but he never wins. They sit for hours and talk and eat and sometimes their clothes might come off.

Has the better parental relationshipMahon didn’t really know his parents. They were killed by slavers when he was young so he doesn’t have any memories of them. And we all know about Dorian’s situation so… neither of them have a good relationship with their parents.

Tries to start role-playing in bedOh definitely Dorian. Mahon had never really experimented with anything like that before. They were talking about their sex life once and Dorian couldn’t believe how vanilla Mahon’s sex life was. Mahon was never bothered by it because he liked the sex he had. Dorian shook his head and insisted they try something new. Mahon wasn’t a fan, but Dorian seemed to enjoy it so he goes along with it every now and then.

Embarrassingly drunk dancerStill Dorian. Mahon doesn’t drink much already and when he does, he definitely doesn’t dance. Mahon just starts talking when he’s drunk. Dorian is active and dances. Mahon finally gets to see that dance with the silk scarves - it’s not super graceful but still sexy as hell. He gets Dorian to do it again for him when he’s sober.

Still cries watching Titanic

Firmly believes in couples costumes

Breaks the expensive gift rule during ChristmasDorian, although not necessarily Christmas. Just any sort of gift giving holiday, Dorian over spends and buys Mahon something too big that he doesn’t need or something he can afford on his own. Dorian insists that he has expensive taste and wants to give Mahon a glimpse of that but really it’s because he wants people to see the things he gives the Inquisitor so that maybe people won’t whisper about Mahon using his money, influence and power for Dorian without anything in return.

Makes the other eat breakfastMahon is an early riser. Dorian is not. He likes to bring Dorian breakfast in bed if he can.

Remembers anniversariesThey both remember and they are both equally excited to celebrate. Mahon likes having a day that’s theirs and Dorian likes being reminded that he and Mahon are actually in love and he still can’t believe it.