#rook codex

I raise you hardened Rook

it doesn’t matter which city Rook saves—a part of Rook dies that day regardless

it doesn’t matter how great of a friend, lover, or hero Rook becomes—something or someone always slips through fingers like Rivaini sand

it doesn’t matter how Rook runs themself ragged saving the world while keeping their team alive—a companion is still dead and still another’s been taken and Rook’s been irreparably altered by the regret prison and Minrathous still ends up sacked and Varric’s a fucking figment of Rook’s imagination and—

the conclusion comes quietly, gently, without fanfare, written under soothing aquamarine light, an empty cup spills red onto thick parchment and green cushions

the Caretaker bows their head goodnight, keeps vigil over Rook’s shut door

a former lover and perhaps a few companions finally make their way up the stairs, seeking; Lucanis is cooking tonight

Omg thank you so much for the ask! (Sorry I forgot this in my inbox)

And you know I'm always down to write about Riley

Riley Mercar

Shadow Dragon

Qunari

Mage

Do not trust him He shared his last healing potion with Fenris. Still questionable

Fights well with a sword

Fights well with daggers

Fights well

Knows where to find good booze cheap

Helped me out of that bad scrape in the Cobbled Swan

Will flirt with or fight the Threads. Depending on his mood

Hal's Fish stand

Kicked my ass at Wicked Grace

Saved my ass in Vyrantium. Damn Venatori

Neutral Friend

Best friend

~A page from Garrett Hawke's journal

Codex Day #25: Rook’s notes on the Lighthouse/Caretaker

Lighthouse Findings

Written neatly in Thea’s handwriting on orange parchment. There is a tiny drawing of Amalia and Lucanis in the corner with a dried flower pressed between the margin.

We’ve been in the Lighthouse for more than six months now. It feels like we just got here. I can’t say it feels like home, but it is close. I swear my room here smells exactly like my old room back in Cumberland.

I’ve realized that changes can happen in real time here. For instance, a handle appeared on the outside steps when Amalia was walking. Incredible and absolutely needed with a three year old. There have been other… anomalies as well. The wisps and spirits here are being far too generous:

- My paints have all been replenished.

- Amalia is always finding new books.

- I complained I was cold once, and suddenly there were two new blankets in my room.

- There was a baking dish I saw in Minrathous and I randomly found the same in the kitchen with two new wooden spoons and a juicer.

- When I went to make coffee, I found a beautiful orange handmade mug from Rivani. One that I said was beautiful and did not buy.

- Amalia found new crafts in her hide away fortress under Neve’s room.

- I found my favorite blend of coffee beans in the library. Near new books. And another blanket.

- Amalia found old parchment that I tossed in the Circle, old notes and drawings. How?

- Antivan Red. Two bottles. Two beautiful antique sea glass wine glasses. Left outside my door…

- Amalia found a music box with a spinning ballerina in it, and wished with all her heart to find a tutu. And how funny, she found one in the music room…

- And finally… I came back from Nevarra to find new ribbons in my room. Velvet and silk, and in all the colors I was missing. They all match my armor.

Is anyone else finding strangely specific items that fit their wants or likes? I understand that the Lighthouse can aid us, but this… I have no answer for.

Added in Davrin’s handwriting: I’ve noticed that my room shifts to make room for Assan. But otherwise? Nothing as specific as your finds, though I would love cut wood and a new carpentry kit. And maybe new dinner items. Antivan food gets boring quick.

Added in Neve’s handwriting: Thea… have you considered that your “wisps or spirits” could actually be one very reclusive crow?

thanks for asking!!

Rook's shopping list

more about Fabia: Rook's template & tag some notes: –guess i heard is not correct, should be I thought/ot seems –Verimensis tea is favorite Fabia's tea (it's also the most expensive drink in Thedas) –headcanon that Ashur likes sweet, especially chocolate & we never know does Neve really loves black licorice candy –lyrium isn't bought in Tevinter because "Prices for lyrium may soon rise higher than the Archon's Palace after recent negotiations with the Orzammar embassy broke down into fighting" (canonical codex: Charter in Minrathous) –Spire's Wall of Light it's my headcanon (?) that there's Wall of Light nearby every Tevinter chantry, Felix is Felix Alexius –"Time and Fade" is a fictional scientific work, more an essay about the rumors that can be heard in Minrathous' Circle of Magi about research of Gereon Alexius, the author tries to prove that it's all just empty fantasies timeline of list: after Lucanis' joining to the team & before City Choose Moment

28. Propaganda for or against Rook

Thanks @queenmuzz for ask! :D Sorry it took forever for respond!

13. A message between two companions about Rook

Virida Aldwir:

You noticed letter on Neve’s desk. It seems written in Bellara’s handwriting:

Hey, Neve!

Remember how I was upset after losing my toolset on last mission in Arlathan ruins?

I found them! Well, not actually me. Virida did it.

Today, when I came back to my room, my lost equipment was on the table with silly note next to it!

I want to properly thank Virida for spending her free time just to find it.

How do you think, what would be the best? Nice meal or maybe something useful? Like new sketchbook? Or maybe something for her blades?

Small note was attached to letter. Written by Virida:

“Be careful next time!”

There’s doodle of proudly halla with toolset in her mouth graciously running away from horde of darkspawns.

28. Propaganda for or against Rook

Virida Aldwir:

You find damaged poster of Venatori propaganda:

Be not fooled by their lies!

Kill the the leader of resistance! Bring her head and our gods will generously reward you for your service.

There’s stylized portrait of viciously looking Virida with two swords

Rook Codex Writing Prompts - link

Omg Hi!! Tysm for asking :3 Sorry for the delay {IRL has been BUSY this week} {Answers Under the Cut} So, I already answered 13 & 16 which is posted Here !

25 is such an interesting idea, I know Az's younger backstory but haven't had a chance to write it yet so this was a super awesome chance to start that process with some of Az's journal entries! {1 is from when he was 12 and the 2nd from when he's 15} 25. Notes taken by Rook when they were young/in training!

She was going to read out the letter to Emmrich after the tearstone battle. He'd eventually find it in her office.

Thank you!

[A poster torn from the side of a tavern near Hossberg bearing a crude sketch of an Elven woman and a warning written underneath]

An upstart that goes by the name "Rook" is spouting spurious lies about a resurgence of the Blight that is without evidence and merit. A babbling fool who blathers about ancient gods and changes within the Blight. We Wardens know the Blight better than anyone else. We fight and sacrifice our lives to protect Thedas from its threat. Do not believe the lies of this outsider. Anyone known to be cavorting with Rook will be questioned by The First Warden and subject to corporal punishment and potential imprisonment. Any information about the whereabouts of Rook is to be delivered to The First Warden immediately.

-Why did they make my ears so damn big??? I look like a I could hear a conversation in Orlais while in Minrathous (Elauthin)

-The First Warden definitely doesn't like you (Bellara)

-He's also calling you a liar and calling for Wardens to turn you in for imprisonment. Evka and Antoine won't but the other Wardens might just to avoid punishment. Best be careful out there, Rook (Davrin)

-Hey Elle, do you think you could hear [portion scratched out] (Taash)

-Hey Taash, did you [portion scratched out] or did you chicken out again? (Elauthin)

-Not cool, Elle (Taash)

-Lucanis, I want to take out a contract (Elauthin)

-On Taash or the First Warden? (Lucanis)

-HEY! (Taash)

-I was going to say the artist but I'll take the First Warden (Elauthin)