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Meet Belladonna "Bella" de Riva!

(I'll be adding her on the blog soon as another Rook OC!)

So, her FC will be Anya Chalotra. Part of me honestly wants to name her “Belladonna de Riva”, not only because it means “Beautiful Woman” in Italian and she’s a master at seduction too, but because of Viago being a master poisoner and all that and I think he’d name her after the poison too. It’s a double meaning thing! Especially since she’s his favorite idiot fledgling!

I’d imagine her probably meeting Lucanis and Illario in the Crows during some time in her teens. Maybe one of the family/house gatherings? She’s Viago’s adopted daughter/sibling after all. And maybe because of being somewhat childhood friends of sorts with them, she develops said crush on Illario, but never tells him cause “Crows aren’t allowed to have connections like that. Someone can use it against you” (referring back to something Zevran said.) She doesn’t care though. She lets Illario know and they became a casual thing, no strings attached kind of deal. Except it’s not that way for her, not really.

And the big reveal with finding out he was the mastermind behind trying to kill Lucanis and that he had an affair with Zara kind of destroys her and her image of him. Because to her he was always her number one. She thought the highest of him and loved him…but now, even that has been taken from him too.

She tells this all in front of the crowd as Illario is kneeling, having lost the battle. It only adds more to his humiliation, like deadly nightshade waiting for the kill.

*mic drop* Love it! Send to print!

Not me wanting to make an Antivan Crow De Riva Rook that flirts with Illario. Think of the angst! Think of the drama! (SERENITY, NOOO!)

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DETAILS ABOUT OCS !

send an emoji/description of emoji to learn more about a writer's oc! many of these are taken from my munday asks meme, because i thought it would be fun to make a version for characters too! the prompts are categorized by emoji type and given descriptions in case anyone can't see the symbols. can be used for roleplayers and any general writers alike! for roleplayers, these can also be used for your interpretations of canon characters if you so desire as well!

𝐎𝐁𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐒. 💭 THOUGHT BALLOON — what is your oc's MBTI, enneagram, and/or other personality aspects (if known/interested in)? 🚗 CAR — does your oc have a driver's license? can they drive/operate any automobiles/machinery besides cars? ✈️ AIRPLANE — does your oc like traveling, or do they consider themselves a more homey person? 🎮 VIDEO GAME CONTROLLER — what are three of your oc's favorite hobbies? 💍 RING — does your oc have any piercings? do they want any (more) piercings? 🖊️ BALLPOINT PEN — does your oc have any tattoos? do they want any (more) tattoos? 📚 BOOKS — what level of education has your oc most recently completed/is currently in (GED, undergraduate, grad school, phd, etc)? 🎻 VIOLIN — does your oc play any instruments? what is their skill level (beginner/intermediate/advanced/virtuoso/etc)? 🩹 ADHESIVE BANDAGE — does your oc have any physical and/or mental disabilities? 🩸 DROP OF BLOOD — what is your oc's blood type?

𝐒𝐘𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐒. 🎶 MUSICAL NOTES — what type of music does your oc like? do they listen to music very often? 💯 HUNDRED POINTS SYMBOL — share three random facts about your oc that others may not know. 💤 SLEEPING SIGN — is your oc a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? how are their sleeping habits? 🔱 TRIDENT EMBLEM — can your oc swim? do they enjoy swimming? 🔺 RED TRIANGLE POINTED UP — does your oc know how to use any weapons? 🔶 LARGE ORANGE DIAMOND — does your oc know cpr? do they have any other medical expertise? 🚫 PROHIBITED — does your oc drink/smoke? do they do it regularly, or is it more on occasion or for special events?

𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄. 🌈 RAINBOW — what is your oc's sexual orientation/gender identity? what pronouns do they use? 🎄 CHRISTMAS TREE — what is your oc's favorite holiday? 🐶 DOG FACE — does your oc have any pets? 🐈 CAT — does your oc prefer a wide circle of friends or a few close friends? 🐷 PIG FACE — what is your oc's favorite animal? 🐉 DRAGON — what is your oc's favorite mythical creature? 🍃 LEAVES FLUTTERING IN WIND — what is/was your oc's favorite subject in school? 🌴 PALM TREE — does your oc have a green thumb? do they enjoy gardening? 🍎 RED APPLE — where was your oc born? do they still live in/around their place of birth or do they live somewhere else? how do they feel about their birthplace?

𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒. ❤️ RED HEART — what are three of your oc's positive traits? 🤍 WHITE HEART — what are three of your oc's neutral/questionable traits? 💔 BROKEN HEART — what are three of your oc's negative traits? 💘 HEART WITH ARROW — what and/or who do(es) your oc consider the most important to them? 🧡 ORANGE HEART — does your oc tend to prioritize family or friends? 💛 YELLOW HEART — how many languages does your oc speak? what language(s) are they learning, if any? 💚 GREEN HEART — does your oc prefer being inside or outside? 💙 BLUE HEART — does your oc have any cool/special powers and/or abilities? how are they with magic, if it exists in their world? 💜 PURPLE HEART — what is your oc's ancestry/genetic background? 🖤 BLACK HEART — has your oc killed or seriously wounded anyone before? have they broken someone's heart and/or broken someone's trust?

𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃𝐒. 🎂 BIRTHDAY CAKE — when is your oc's birthday? how old are they? what are their sun, moon, & rising signs (if known)? what about their tarot card, ruling planet, & ruling number (if known)? do they fit the typical traits of these sun, moon, & rising signs? 🍝 SPAGHETTI — what is/are your oc's favorite food(s)? 🍰 SHORTCAKE — what is/are your oc's favorite sweet(s)/dessert(s)? 🍦 SOFT ICE CREAM — what is/are your oc's favorite ice cream flavor(s)? 🍔 HAMBURGER — is your oc good at cooking? are they good at baking? which one do they prefer? 🥯 BAGEL — what does your oc's typical breakfast look like? do they usually eat breakfast? 🥪 SANDWICH — what does your oc's typical lunch look like? do they usually eat lunch? 🍛 CURRY AND RICE — what does your oc's typical dinner look like? do they usually eat dinner? 🍸 COCKTAIL GLASS — what is your oc's favorite alcoholic drink, if they can drink? ☕️ HOT BEVERAGE — does your oc prefer coffee, tea, hot chocolate, milk, water, or some other drink? how do they like to take this drink (ex. coffee with milk, hot chocolate with whipped cream, a specific kind of tea, etc)?

𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄. 😊 SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES — what are your oc's career/general life desires? what do they want to get the most out of life? 😖 CONFOUNDED FACE — is your oc an introvert, an extrovert, or an ambivert? do they let people in easily, or are they more reserved? 🤔 THINKING FACE — what are some of your oc's quirks/mannerisms? 🧐 FACE WITH MONOCLE — is your oc more logical or emotional? 🤓 SMILING FACE WITH GLASSES — is your oc chatty or quiet? are they at ease in social situations, or are they more shy? 🤩 FACE WITH STARRY EYES — is your oc a planner, or are they more spontaneous in their actions? 😥 SAD BUT RELIEVED FACE — is your oc prone to getting stressed out, or is it easy for them to keep their cool? 😓 DOWNCAST FACE WITH SWEAT — is your oc open-minded or stubborn? are they inquisitive or do they prefer to keep to their bubble of knowledge? 😞 DISAPPOINTED FACE — does your oc attract others, or do they tend to be left alone? 🤒 FACE WITH THERMOMETER — does your oc get sick easily? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY WITH MOTHER, FATHER, SON AND DAUGHTER — how many people are in your oc's immediate family? how many people are in your oc's extended family? do they have aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, etc? who in their family are they closest with? are they close with their birth family, or do they have a found family?

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🐝  *  ―  𝑳𝑬𝑨𝑽𝑰𝑵𝑮/𝑩𝑬𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑳𝑬𝑭𝑻 𝑺𝑬𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑵𝑪𝑬 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑺.

BEING LEFT ❛  wait! you can't just leave me here alone!  ❜ ❛  i don't know how to live in a world where i'm all alone.  ❜ ❛  everyone i've ever loved has either left or died.  ❜ ❛  i'm not yet ready for it to end.  ❜ ❛  will we ever see each other again?  ❜ ❛  please! you promised! you promised you'd never leave.  ❜ ❛  if you leave now, i'll never forgive you.  ❜ ❛  are you really going to leave after everything we've been through?  ❜ ❛  how am i supposed to keep on like before when you're not here anymore?  ❜ ❛  i knew this day would come, but i hoped it wouldn't be today.  ❜ ❛  please don't go. not yet. just stay a little longer ...  ❜ ❛  don't just walk away. say something, anything, before you go.  ❜ ❛  so that's it? you're just ... gone?  ❜ ❛  you can't just walk away like none of this meant anything!  ❜ ❛  why does everyone i love always leave?  ❜ ❛  i should've known better than to think you'd stay.  ❜ ❛  is it really that easy for you to walk away?  ❜ ❛  you said we'd face the world together. now i have to face it alone.  ❜ ❛  if you're going, at least look me in the eyes and say goodbye.  ❜ ❛  i don't have the strength to watch you walk away again.  ❜

LEAVING ❛  i'm sorry, but i cannot stay here any longer.  ❜ ❛  for once, i'm trying to do the right thing.  ❜ ❛  you don't need me here anymore. you've always been stronger on your own.  ❜ ❛  i wish staying was enough. i really do.  ❜ ❛  don't look at me like that. if i don't walk away now, i never will.  ❜ ❛  one day, you'll understand why i have to walk away.  ❜ ❛  i wish i could stay, but this isn't my place anymore.  ❜ ❛  don't wait for me. i don't know when ... if i'll be back.  ❜ ❛  i wish there was another way. but there isn't.  ❜ ❛  this isn't goodbye because i don't care. it's because i do. too much.  ❜ ❛  this goodbye is the hardest thing i've ever had to do.  ❜ ❛  i'm leaving because i love you too much to keep hurting you.  ❜ ❛  i'm sorry i couldn't be what you needed me to be.  ❜ ❛  i have to go find who i am without all this.  ❜ ❛  just because i'm leaving doesn't mean i stopped caring.  ❜ ❛  i'm not running. i'm just done waiting.  ❜ ❛  every step i take away from here is breaking me.  ❜ ❛  i can't keep pretending this place feels like home.  ❜ ❛  the hardest part isn't leaving. it's knowing you'll be here when i'm not.  ❜ ❛  sometimes goodybe is the kindest thing we can say.  ❜

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DA2 Referencing the Hero of Ferelden - 10/? ↳ Mahariel

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DA2 Referencing the Hero of Ferelden - 9/? ↳ Mahariel

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Lara took in a deep breath to calm herself. This evening would be fine. There was nothing to worry about. They would come to like Cregennan and chat with him. Before long, he would be welcomed into the family, belonging as though he was one of them. It would be alright.

Or so she kept hoping.

Having brought her lover with her, the mafia princess walked into the room to greet her father and the rest of her family. Surely they would remember to keep her happiness in mind and not do something that would make her cry?

She quickly glanced around, making sure there was no sign of Avallac'h before clearing her throat, making her announcement. "Papa, family, I'd like to introduce you to Cregennan! Now, please, get along for my sake!"

Going to give her father a quick hug, Lara then greeted Eredin, Caranthir and even Ge'els, although she wasn't surprise to see he had brought anyone one of his 'inspirations' with him.

"Lara, darling, angel, princess, light of my life... when have you ever known me to be uncivil towards a guest?" He did his best to adhere to old world manners that seemed to be lacking these days. He wouldn't disrespect this man, but he would scare this man into behaving himself with his daughter. "I look forward to Sunday."

- The Don placed his hands on his hips as he looked over the prepared meal with approval.

In the center rested a great ceramic dish of Lasagna alla Bolognese. Beside it a wide wooden board boasted a cured meat and cheese spread.

Brightening the spread was a Caprese salad and a dish of roasted potatoes. Across from them a bowl held broccolini sautéed with garlic and chili flakes. He'd also had some of the finest vintage wine brought up from the cellar. While he may not approve of Lara's choice he would be damned if he didn't show the factory worker the epitome of class, fine dining and hospitality. These were the old ways. To his left at the table Eredin bounced little Caranthir on his knee as he had to remind the boy that dessert came after dinner and to his right Ge'els had another of his muses on his arm of which he had no doubt he'd have to see another dreadful painting of at some point. Imlerith and Nithral were with Avallac'h... taking care of business. A little job to keep him busy. Prevent him having to be subjected to watching Lara with her new man.

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Not me wanting to make an Antivan Crow De Riva Rook that flirts with Illario. Think of the angst! Think of the drama! (SERENITY, NOOO!)

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Being grandson to the First Talon must come with a lot of baggage.

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❝ I am a Grey Warden. Together we will make our stand. Together we will save this world. ❞

#𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 is an indie, selective & mutuals only MULTIMUSE roleplay blog featuring 𝐋𝐘𝐍𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐋 from Bioware's DRAGON AGE series. Headcanon & Canon Divergent based. Fated by Serenity (21+.) ↳ Crossover friendly. Multi-ship. Multi-versed with verses also in Dragon Age 2, Inquisition and Veilguard.

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Lucanis's cut content -- to be First Talon or to reject it?

Started thinking about the cut content with our coffee loving assassin and it made me think about the one option that seems was cut from the game where he can reject becoming First Talon and leave the crows. Because he didn't want to become that in the first place, but it heavily felt forced upon him (especially in the game.) So this is me saying that in my portrayal of Lucanis, I'll give him the option of following two different paths --- either going with his grandmother's wishes and become First Talon, or follow what he wants and leave it all behind and work with the Shadow Dragons taking down Venatori. Cause this is what DA is all about -- having multiple choices instead of being forced into one!

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Will never get tired of thinking about how Spite is set up when Lucanis joins the team to be this potential danger... only to then spend his time in control writing cryptic poetry and drawing on the walls.

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Unbroken

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Violet eyes blink, processing his words before letting out a laugh. However, Felassan tried to shake it off, clearing his throat in between chuckles, not wanting to come off as rude. "Sorry, it's just...you're right, but also completely off on it too."

Should he tell him the truth? Yeah, why not. It wouldn't hurt, but it might completely rearrange his world view. Either way, it was important he knew what he was up against when fighting the gods. You couldn't just let any good soldier go into battle unaware of what they were fighting for.

"You're right about the Fade and Spirits being his thing, but...what if I were to tell you that the ancient elves, the first of us in fact, were originally spirits to begin with? There was no Veil. The Fade was one with the world instead of separated from it and Spirits roamed the world freely just as you and I do?"

The elven mage leaned against his staff, observing Rook for his reaction. He paused to allow him some time to process all this. It was going to be a lot to take in anyway.

Rook frowned, thinking. He'd always assumed it was just Solas being, well. Solas. He also knew absolutely fuck all about magic, only having picked up on little bits and pieces here and there from listening to the mages discuss it among themselves.

He shook his head and gave an apologetic look. "I always kinda figured like... You know how some mages take to certain things better'n others? Like how Dorian and Emmrich are into necromancy and talkin' to the dead, but Neve is really good with ice magic? I always assumed the Fade and spirits were just his thing. Though if he stayed here before, I dunno, maybe he learned some shit?"

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The look exchanged between Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere had not gone unnoticed by Ciri, but then again, it wasn't really any of her business or concern. She shook it off, glancing now and then at her young knight, Galahad.

However, once Lancelot returned back, looking as though he were almost drowned, Ciri jolted up from her seat at the table, wondering just what the heck was going on with Avallac'h now. "Let me come with you, your highness. Perhaps I can help?" If anything, she could give the sage a knock over the head if things were getting out of hand.

With this, Galahad seemed inspired to follow. "I will accompany you and Lady Ciri as well, for protection. I wonder what has come over Merlin?"

Well...Ciri could think of a number of things on that one. Especially if it had anything to do with their conversation last night. Was it bugging him as much as it had been doing the same to her? And then, realization hit her: had she caused this?

"Allow me, milord." One of the knight's stood before the King could respond. "I know you enjoy walking in your own boots, but you are the King." Arthur sighed, waved a hand and took a seat in acceptance as he was well aware that his knight was correct in this regard. "Very well, Sir Lancelot." There was the briefest look shared between Sir Lancelot and Guinevere before the knight disappeared that Arthur did not take notice of. Lancelot came back not five minutes later, wringing his cape in his hands nervously. "Milord... perhaps... your assistance is required after all... I believe he's doing some kind of spell... or magic... he's become... lost in it... I cannot bring him from the trance he's in."

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It made sense that the clan elders would use a tactic like inspiring fear with the Dread Wolf to try and keep them in line and all together. It was risky being an elf alone, but a mage as well ─ it was a dangerous combination. More eyes on you than before. Some with suspicion, others with fear or disgust. Ellana had grown up used to it, knowing how careful she had to be, but yet... a little rebellion stirred in her heart at times regardless.

Seeing the laugh Solas let out at her question concerning Spiced Jerky, she couldn't help but blush a little from embarrassment at her childhood antics. It is soon forgotten though, happy to see how much warmth it brings him.

Something stirs in her heart at his words as she nods. "Then you can expect me to continue treating Fen'Harel with kindness as I always have been. If no one else will accept his story or ever take the time to learn about it then...I hope my kindness will be enough." She couldn't help feeling sorry for the Dread Wolf, wishing she could do more. But even as a healer, she knew there were some things one could never fully mend.

Feeling his hand reach out for her own, Ellana caresses it back, glancing up at Solas with warmth and love. "Always, vhenan."

And then, just like that, another question came to her, prompted by some of her dreams. "In your journey's in the Fade, have...you ever come across ancient ruins in the lost city of Arlathan? Seen how our ancestors lived during the times of Elvhenan before it was all destroyed?" Clearly he had discovered the truth about the gods, so maybe? "I imagine it must have been a beautiful sight. I often wonder what it was like."

"Your stories describe the "Dread Wolf" as a trickster. Your clan elders use his name to inspire fear, to keep you all together, tucked away from the outside world. A world that looks down upon and would try to subjugate you, and for mages a fate far worse."

His gaze lingers on her, thoughtful, touched with something almost wistful.

“Yet truth, as you say, is not simple. Stories survive the ages not because they are accurate, but because they are useful. A god who betrayed is easier to fear than a rebel who sought freedom. No wants to regale their children with stories of rebellion, no matter the lesson."

At her mention of Spiced Jerky, Solas exhales a soft laugh, the sound rare but genuine. It is a fleeting crack in his carefully constructed reserve, a warmth that touches his lips and lights his eyes, if only briefly. The sound lingers in the air like a fragile gift, surprising even him.

"Perhaps rebellion is not sustained by great feasts, but by small acts of kindness."

He tilts his head slightly, as though testing the weight of the words, his expression gentling. His tone softens further, carrying the quiet gravity of someone who has wandered long in solitude. There is no mistaking the weariness in it, but also something vulnerable, something human that he rarely allows to show.

“You honor me, vhenan, with your listening. That you would hear me out, that you wish to know more… it is more than most would grant. Ask your questions, whenever they come. I will answer, so long as you would have me speak.”

The words leave his lips and with them the distance between them leaves as well. His hand reaching out to gently caress hers.

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Okay, with that, I'm going to try to wake up now and dive into the drafts. Maybe do some blog maintenance and clean up some stuff while I'm at it too.

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Slight Rule Update ─

I'm changing my previous rule when it came to writing smut. I am comfortable with it, but just not familiar with writing it, hence I think I'm rusty. I will only write it with those I'm comfortable with and for stories sake, while still implementing the good old "Fade-to-Black" the most.