#dabb 2026

IF MY HEART WAS STILL MINE After Corypheus' defeat and Solas' sudden departure, Lethe Lavellan is left broken, bruised and slowly being consumed by the anchor - a corruption feeding on her very spirit. Desperate to save her and with nowhere else to turn, Dorian looks to Nevarra for help. Calling on his former teacher, and Fade Expert, Emmrich Volkarin. In the candlelit, shadowed halls of Skyhold, haunted murals begin to stir and Emmrich must discover a way to stave off the anchor's endless hunger. Can he save her before she is devoured completely - and survive falling in love along the way?

I can finally yap about this now! I participated in the @dragonagebigbang for 2026, and was paired with the amazingly talented and skilled @michichi69. Please go look at the full art (it is in chapter 2!)

You ever wanted to read something like Penny Dreadful in a Victorian Skyhold? I got you.

Title: 9:51 Dragon - The Search for Fen'Harel

Rating: Mature

Summary:

Banished from his home and recruited by Varric Tethras, Rook finds himself traveling all over Thedas as they hunt down the elusive Fen'Harel. From Kirkwall to Rivain to Nevarra and beyond, Rook and his companions chase after an ancient relic, one they hope will lure the Dread Wolf out of the shadows.

Varric knows this relic and he is quick to warn the others of its dangers. Dangers that soon appear in the form of a contact who has been murdered, a trail that leads right back into the heart of Tevinter, and a Venatori plans for a Tevinter reborn.

Relationships: Rook & Varric Tethras, Rook & Lace Harding, Rook & Fenris, Rook & female Hawke, Varric Tethras & Fenris, Rook & Charon Mercar, Rook & Dorian Pavus, Male Rook/Ashur|the Viper

Characters: Male Rook, Varric Tethras, Lace Harding, Fenris, Aveline Vallen, Female Hawke, Isabela, Myrna, Vorgoth, Charon Mercar, OC Tevinter Magister|Venatori #1, OC elven slave to OC Tevinter Magister|Venatori #1, OC Tevinter Magister|Venatori #2, Strife, Dorian Pavus, Ashur|the Viper, Neve Gallus, Assorted OC NPCs

Tags: Pre-Dragon Age: The Veilguard events, Blood Magic, blood mention, Angst, mage combat, 6 months with Varric, Red Lyrium Artifact, Mystery & Murder & Mayhem, Hunting the Dread Wolf, The Blue Wraith, Rook's Journal is a Thing, Tevinter Mage out in the World, Rook runs into a Southern Templar... Again!, Male Human Mecar Rook, Shadow Dragon Rook, Mage Rook, Strained Relationships, A sort of breakup?, Rook returns to his past, Fenris becomes a Shadow Dragon, Old Friends & Contacts, Draco's Division, Draco Magus lives!, Rook's whirlwind tour of Thedas, Rook: Oops! I did it again!, Aveline is done with Varric's shit...but not just yet, Sequel to DABB 2025 - Clipped Wings Faded Dreams, A whole CAST of OC NPCs, Rook returns to Tevinter, Slight canon divergence (from comics), Canon-Typical Violence, Part Rook's Joural Part Narrative Tale - All Rook

Excerpt:

[A plain, dark leather-bound journal.  The spine is embossed in gold that reads 9:51 Dragon.  The journal lies open to the first cream-colored page.  The writing begins at the top corner in precise, even script, with the date for the first entry.]  19 Ferventis, 9:51 Dragon, Treviso, Antiva, Thedas It seems strange to be starting a new journal in the middle of the year, but I was limited to what was in my pack when I left Minrathous, and, unfortunately, my current journal was not part of that.  Varric decided we should stop in Treviso.  While he ventured off to his meeting, I wandered around Treviso’s Grande Markets where I tracked down another.  A great effort for something I could have gone without, I suppose – how many people keep a journal of their adventures these days? – but it is a habit (certainly not my worst) born from my years serving in the Legion, so how can I not?  And, after the way things ended in Minrathous, I need something familiar to give me focus... How could you send me away like that?? No.  There is no point looking back.  If my choices and actions in Nessum were the deciding factor, then I must accept it and move on.  Papa always said a man must live by his choices and the results they bring, whether he likes them or not.   They certainly have brought an interesting future.  

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And here is my second fic for the 2026 Dragon Age Big Bang! This is a sequel to last year's DABB, Clipped Wings, Faded Dreams.

I was incredibly lucky and fortunate to get to work with @caedharlowe as the artist for this story. Their art is absolutely brilliant and amazing and is such a perfect fit! Thank you so much! It was a delight to get to work with you!!! Please go over and check out the art - it's fabulous!!!

I also would like to shout out to @fiberpunk027 who suggested adding Fenris to Rook's story! It's been an adventure trying to capture his voice, but I think he brings a lot to the story and he quickly became a permanent fixture in Rook's world! I look forward to sharing more of his story in the future!!!

And I would be very remiss if I did not give my two fantastic and very patient betas @happychica and @shadoedseptmbr HUGE thanks for pulling double duty with me this time! Thank you for helping me polish up the diamond in the rough with both stories this year! <3

She finished her very first Big Bang!!!

I had the pleasure of working with @loreofthedasposts on their fic "Falling for the Enemy". It's now LIVE on @dragonagebigbang and AO3! Everyone should check it out, as well as the rest of the Duty. Love. Sacrifice series!! Thanks, Lore, for being so patient with ya girl. It was a pleasure working with you and getting to draw some NathanielxWarden fluff. For everyone else, enjoy!!

Title: Deep In The Night

Rating: Teen and Up

Summary:

A mother. A daughter. A son. And plans for the future.

Ever since finding her mother’s true grimoire, Morrigan has known about Felmeth’s plans for her “daughter” - plans that now extend to Morrigan’s own son. After over a decade of constant watch and taking necessary precautions, Morrigan now must face the consequences of drinking from the Well of Sorrows. Confrontation is inevitable but in doing so, she must make another choice, one that could cost her what she has come to hold most dear.

Characters: Morrigan, Kieran, Flemeth|Mythal, male Inquisitor, Leliana, Varric Tethras, Cullen Rutherford, Josephine Montilyet, Dorian Pavus, Solas

Relationships: Morrigan & Kieran, Morrigan & Flemth, Morrigan & Mythal, Morrigan & Flemeth|Mythal

Tags: Mother-Daughter Relationship, Mother-Son Relationship, Morrigan drank from the Well of Sorrows, familial ties, trust, fear of losing ones self, 1st person POV, parental regret, personal choices, self-evaluation, Kieran KEEPS the Old God Soul, Slight Canon Divergence

Excerpt:

Flemeth, it appears, is done with this particular discussion and takes a step towards us.  “Where is he, Morrigan?” I retreat a step.  I cannot, I will not, allow her to have him, no matter the cost!  “No!  I will not tell you!” Unexpectedly, the voices that, until now, have been silent in the back of my mind stir to life once more.  Flemeth – Mythal – whichever one currently has control! – stares at me with frightening intensity attempting to seek the knowledge they want through my very thoughts.   “No!” Now louder, the voices swirl inside my head.  Stubborn... to the last, I repeat to myself silently, over and over.  A mantra.  A battle cry.  You... will... not... have... him! 

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AUTHOR NOTES:

Here is my contribution to the Dragon Age Big Bang 2026!

Oh, it's been a busy few months, and no one was more surprised than I was when Morrigan chose to speak to me this year! But I am so very pleased with the outcome!

I have been very fortunate over the years to be paired with many, many wonderful artists for all of the Big Bangs I have participated in, and this year is no different! The fabulous @tumblchorraden chose my story and oh my goodness, the art is so beautiful! (Please, go gush over it on her art post here!!!!! Such a lovely style and so perfect for this story! Thank you again, my friend! <3)

Now, let me share a little bit about the idea for this story.

This is a story triggered by one line of dialogue from Dragon Age: the Veilguard (but otherwise there are no DAtV spoilers in it).

The story is set late DAI/just post-DAI.

There is a slight canon divergence that will figure into my later, post-Dragon Age: the Veilguard writings in my Paulo Draco series.