#silverspires

Thanks @schoute for tagging me!! Here’s a look into the rewrite of Silver Spires which I swear I’ll publish soon

The stillness of the falling snow entrances Haneia. Though that chaotic year had been nothing more than that, a year, it felt akin to eternity. Her two decades of peace had been a flash before her eyes in comparison. All these good things paled to the horror of that year.

“You will be nothing more than a snowdrift if you remain here.”

ALISTAIR.

I LOVE YOU BUT BY THE CREATORS, PLEASE SHUT UP.

Alistair

The letter is dated 14thof Cloudsreach, 9:47 Dragon

Warden-Commander Dernheim,

Warden-Commander Mahariel has respectfully, and quite firmly, refused the First Warden’s invitation to take up the position of High Constable. My wife has no interest in leaving her homeland, where she quite enjoys the cold and long winters we have in Fereldan. Very enjoyable.

She has told me to relay a message I will not repeat out of politeness and will instead paraphrase: Just because she was a hero once, doesn’t mean she needs to be a hero forever. Since coming out of seclusion several years ago, she wishes to remain in Fereldan for the remainder of her days. Perhaps Orlais and the Free Marches from time to time as well, but she wants to stay with myself and our daughter.

And no, your magical griffons are no substantial temptation. Did you know Haneia is terrified of heights? Wouldn’t go over well, I assure you.

In hopes we won’t be hearing from you again,

Warden-Constable Alistair

A post script is scribbled beneath Alistair’s signature, in a different hand.

You shemlen griffon riders won’t have my mother! Fereldan would fall apart again without her, and you know it!

Silver Spires Tales

Adris Lavellan

The letter is dated 7th of Kingsway, 9:46 Dragon, sent in plain vellum to Rossleigh, Ferelden

Sahaarial,

The Inquisitor continues to fall gracefully into his position. It seems he is much better suited to the title than you ever were. He shows considerable amicability no matter his opponent, but it makes him no less capable of a mage or leader. He is adept in politics as you never were. It makes him a formidable diplomat, as he uses his charisma like a blade, just as you used your strength in combat and strategy.

No matter my praise, he is still far more naïve than he lets on. It is rarely evident, but His Worship is still just a boy, and he finds it difficult to fill the hole you left in the Inquisition. You left a hefty mantle, but I believe that given time, the Inquisitor will live up to his predecessor.

We shall see. For now, I remain at his side to ensure his success and survival.

Your friend,

Cassandra

Silver Spires Tales