Aug 10, 2025
I've been playing through the Dragon Age series for the first time! Here's my warden, Calina Tabris. I went in completely blind into DAO, and got my heart ripped out by the Alistair romance. I never "hardened" him before he became king since those choices didn't fit Calina's character. And she believed her people would be better off with him on the throne rather than just Anora. Now all I can think about is her holding on to that rose as it wilts like she did with her wedding ring. Ugh, DAO was so good and I can't wait to replay it once I'm done with the other games! I just finished Inquisition and intend to draw my other characters and romances from DA2 and DAI! It's been a fun time!
#dragon age origins#alistair x warden#alistair theirin#alistair x tabris#dragon age#warden tabris#dao#da origins#nelaros#I'm fond of Calina and the story and characterization I made for her.#She loves her community and was content to make the marriage to Nelaros work. She could have loved him#I had her always wear the wedding ring but what she mourns is what could have been and her having to leave her community#She always tried to do the right thing especially for the alienage which is why she supported Alistair's claim to the throne#but she's practical enough to believe that a marriage between him and Anora would be better for Fereldan#In trying to always do the right thing she would do underhanded tactics like going behind Alistair's back to strengthen his claim#she was willing to break both their hearts for a greater cause#If I replay DAO it's gotta be as someone else because if I play as Calina again it only feels right to do the Alistair romance again.#my fanart#my art#digital art#used ref for her holding the rose
