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Dragon Age Inquisition Scenery - Grand Florest Villa

Before the Orlesian occupation of Ferelden, Arl Jacen Guerrin ordered its construction to serve as living quarters for his "close friend," famed singer and swordsman Ser Corram the Bard. Arlessa Marguerite, Jacen's wife, understood and supported her husband's relationship with Corram—only stipulating that the bard not live at the castle to avoid any public scandal.

"Arl Jacen's Ride" was a popular tavern song for many years, jokingly honoring the arl's attempts to return from the villa before the sun rose. Ser Corram lived happily there until his death at the age of 90, several years after the death of Arl Jacen himself. Arlessa Marguerite ordered Corram's body burned with full honors in a hunting cloak that belonged to the arl.

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12. What struggle have they seen each other through?

there's the whole Blight, but that's a cheap answer so I will not go w that lol. okay here's one that idk if I've ever shared before, but Sidane lost their vision to an injury at the top of Fort Drakon.

(injuries/eye pain cw) a shriek was going to catch Morrigan off-guard, and Sidane just... jumped in the way. they weren't really thinking, bc if they were, they probably just would've used a magical barrier or something. but instead they panicked, and their face got clawed instead of Morrigan's head. now I'm perfectly aware that Morrigan canonically leaves after that fight if the ritual happened, buuuut it's my brain and I say that she stuck around after that, at least for a bit. it wasn't for long and might not even count for this question, tbh? but she stayed with them for a few days until they woke up, since the shriek got them badly enough that they were out of commission for the rest of the fight. Alistair was the one to get the final blow against the Archdemon.

16. How do they react when the other is upset? How do they try to help?

I won't lie to you, I feel like they're BOTH bad at this, at least initially lol. Morrigan grew up w friggin Flemeth as her role model, so I doubt she has any good examples to follow? Sidane is a liiiiittle better, since they have Jowan, their sister Perry, and best friend Ramori, so there's experience there in comforting others even if they're not the best at it. but Morrigan? nah. I feel like she doesn't know how to handle that at first, but learns as time goes on.

tbh they probably just kind of give the other space, at least in the beginning of their relationship? neither of them know what to do but don't want to make it worse, so they'll just leave the other be. but that changes when they start to fall for each other; Morrigan is a bit harder for me to pin down in how she'd comfort them, aside from spending time w them and listening to them vent. Sidane, on the other hand, tries to make Morrigan feel better by leaving a pretty flower or two in her tent, or on her things. historically they've always been a casual hook-up sort of person, they don't have experience with actual romantic feelings, but plenty of novels say that flowers are a good gift, right? they're trying. give them both some time in their relationship to not be as awkward with FEELINGS.

Josie/Rionne

23. What was their first impression of each other?

was Josie there when the Inquisitor was unconscious after popping out of the Fade? if yes, then I'd imagine she was probably curious as well as cautious? they just survived a huge disaster and they have that glowing arm now, so I think I'd feel the same way. if not, I think Josie might have thought Rionne was impressive and brave for how she'd sealed the Rift, but was also... kind of chilly? which isn't wrong, bc Rionne IS a chilly person in general - that just gets amplified when she's a Dalish mage surrounded by human Chantry members who seem to think she's a prophet for their religion. Rionne didn't enjoy her time at Haven, lbr.

on Rionne's end, she was initially suspicious (as she was with everybody), until Josephine greeted her in elvish. for Rionne, it was the first time anybody at Haven had treated her with respect; praising her for the Rift or being their Herald set her on edge at the least and irritated her at worst, because she had no choice in the former and she outright denied the latter every chance she got. so Rionne kind of decided that she had a soft spot for Josie from word go, haha.

24. How did they fall for each other?

Tea time with Dorothea.

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💦 : Is your OC’s attractiveness based on looks or a more intangible aura?

aura, I think. Leeva is very pretty, but they're also pretty cold and distant when you first meeting them (though in all fairness, that probably works for some people lol.) also the fact that they're obviously (and proudly) Dalish, and we all know that the majority of Thedas doesn't see that as a good thing. so while I'd say that their looks definitely play into how attractive they are, it's really how warm and kind they are when you get to know them that draws people in?

but ofc, it depends for everybody, so take that as you will sdkfgj

👀 : Does your OC believe they are attractive? Do they use that to their advantage?

yes but also no? they know they're conventionally attractive by both dwarven and human standards, they've received a ton of compliments from suitors back in Orzammar based on their looks, but they're also very... "meh" about it all, if that makes sense? I think Fari just doesn't place a ton of value onto physical appearance, both with themself and others, so their perception of themself is "sure, I'm pretty, but can I be bothered to care about that?" compliment their looks and you'll get an "oh thank you, that's very kind", but compliment their brains or personality and you'll get a more genuine response is basically where I'm going with this lol.

as for whether or not they use it to their advantage, it depends on the situation lol. they're not above a little bit of flirting and flaunting their looks if it'll get them somewhere or something they want, but it's not their first instinct either.

😍 : What does your OC find irresistible in others?

passion, I think! Merrill being energetic and enthusiastic in everyday life is what caught Molina's eye in the first place, and she fell in love with her when she saw her earnestly passionate she was about restoring the mirror and making things better for her people. on that note, you could probably add kindness and compassion into what Molina finds attractive too lol

🧸 : Into public displays of affection or are they more reserved?

you sure are right she isn't! idk how bioware expects me to believe Morrigan is straight when she has so many lines talking about how much she does not like men and generally looks down on them, like come on.

and oh man, these ones (sans Quista/Josie) are all pairs I actually really strongly considered for all of them and nearly made canon, fun fact ksdfjgsgk

Leeva + Morrigan

okay so Leeva and Morrigan were close from the beginning, and bonded because of how they were both comparatively "outsiders" to society, Dalish elf and forest witch. and I mean, Leeva did have a big crush on Morrigan, too. they just never pursued it for a number of reasons - mostly that they were still grieving Tamlen, and that they were wary about the idea of romance with a human.

I think that they could have worked well together as a couple if things had gone slightly differently! Leeva loves kids and would be such a doting parent to Kieran, for one. but at the same time, Leeva's a lot more shy and anxious and withdrawn while Morrigan is... not lol. and they might have been good for rounding out each other and being a balancing act, but I feel like it's just as likely that they wouldn't be able to mesh in that area and their personalities there would clash. idk if I'm explaining it particularly well, but I just get the feeling that Leeva's personality would sometimes be drowned out by Morrigan's bolder one, if that makes any sense at all?? whereas they're more emboldened by Tamlen and Zevran's personalities. but with all that said, I still occasionally wonder if Leeva/Morrigan would be better, so... :P

Farira + Zevran

let the record state that I haven't finished Farira's playthrough yet, or Quista's. (Farira appreciates the compliment, by the way! :D) so if I load up the game sometime and change my mind on her romances and decisions, well, such is how it goes when my mind and OCs are fickle and I haven't touched a playthrough in months. 🥴

anyway, Fari and Zev! I also really considered this one, since Fari and Zev can be on basically the same wavelength at times; Farira was sort of conceived as "partying sorority sister: Orzammar royalty edition" who has issues with Orzammar's society and emphasis on caste structure, but still loves her people. she's just not interested in ruling herself, and she doesn't like the idea that it's something she'll have to do, it's too much pressure and she doesn't want the job. but that's only marginally related and I talk too much LOL; I think they would get along well and they could also last for a while as a couple. the only issue is really that there just isn't that attraction between them, at least last time I played, but they're still great friends and they care about each other a lot.

Quista + Josephine

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🩸 - Does your OC believe in blood being thicker than water? (meaning family relationships and loyalties are the most important)

if we can count found family in this then yeah, definitely! blood family is a bit tricky, given her being adopted and her adoptive family being dead, but back when her parents were still around, she was fiercely loyal to them and adored them. she still does love them, but she tries not to think about them too much these days. avoiding the pain and all that.

that said, Odelina absolutely considers the Shepherds to be her new family, and there's very little she wouldn't do for them. she's a little rough in expressing it or other mushy feelings, but they're the most important thing in her life.

🎁 - What kind of gift-giver are they? Do they give thoughtful gifts? Expensive gifts? Practical gifts?

ignoring for a moment all of the "wrong" gifts that Hawke can give in-game (fandom pls the jokes here are a bit overplayed), Rosemary's more of a homemade gifts sort of gal! mostly it's clothes that she sewed, or a blanket for her companions that live in draftier places. maybe also some goat milk products too, though? she does scandalize Hightown by having a pet goat. I'll have to think on that later.

happy Dragon Age Summer! thank you so much :D

Sidane Amell

02. Best friend:

if we're going by just their companions, then I'd say Alistair and Zevran. it's the mutual snarkiness between the three, you know? Sidane also really loves Shale, they get a kick out of Shale's general personality. also Sigrun!

outside their companions, I imagine that Sidane and my own Ramori Surana have been the best of friends since they were young. :) ("she's like the sister I've never had" -Sidane Amell, who deliberately said this next to their sister)

12. Biggest fantasy:

for a while, it was getting to leave the Circle. that one was accomplished, thank you Duncan. they used to fantasize about getting their sight back somehow after they lost it during that last battle, but they've come to terms with being blind over the years. I think right now, what they fantasize about most is finding a cure for the Calling. Sidane wants to be able to live a full life with Morrigan and Kieran.

18. Biggest insecurity:

Sidane would tell you that they have no insecurities - they're attractive, they're smart, they're talented, they're basically the whole package. what's to be insecure about?

Sierra says that they secretly worry about what they have to offer the world. their sister Perry is the ambitious, "I'm going to be the youngest First Enchanter Kinloch Hold has ever seen" type of person, and Sidane isn't. they're not sure what to do with themself now that they're out of the Circle and don't focus on the Grey Wardens that much.

Bryn Brosca

08. Favorite food:

Bryn wasn't terribly picky for a long time - you live in Dust Town long enough, you're just happy to be eating at all. after coming to the surface, though, Bryn gets a taste for sweets, especially ones made with honey. she never got to have desserts all that often growing up, and she likes to indulge herself now that she can. I think she'd really like honey buns.

11. Biggest fear:

I'm gonna go with abominations for this one. Bryn isn't very easily unnerved by any means, but the Circle tower... add that she (initially) doesn't know much about magic in the first place, and yikes. it's terrifying to think that it could happen to somebody due to one moment of weakness. dreams are another one, given that her only experience is with Grey Warden nightmares. :(

in a more abstract concept, just being the person she was before Duncan recruited her. she likes being seen as a hero, and she likes knowing her family is safe. she's terrified of going back to Dust Town, in that sense.

17. Worst romantic experience:

okay this is lowkey cheating bc I have written a bit of it, buuut I haven't touched it in months so it counts, right? right.

Shepley fic, set post-Virmire, because apparently I like being sad about that! so my own Shepard, Meg, isn't great with her emotions. she very much hides them behind a stoic mask, and keeps people at a distance ever since what happened at Akuze. it's just easier that way for her. she's thrown herself into the Alliance, into following the rules and being a proper soldier and doing the right thing. enter Ashley, and enter her starting to fall for this tough, intelligent, beautiful woman who understands her survivor's guilt in a way few other people do.

Meg's able to keep a lid on it, for the most part, until Virmire happens. Kaidan is one of her close friends, as well as the senior officer between the two. by military protocol standards, what she should have done was rescue him. she wasn't able to bring herself to leave Ashley behind, though, and had to admit to herself the reason why she broke protocol and rules this time.