#dragon age:origins

[saltlordofold]

ye olde classic messy dao sketch dump which is how you know life is kicking my ass

[feykrorovaan]

Whenever an NPC sends me on a long, arduous quest to retrieve their sword because it means something to them and then gives it to me at the end of the quest as a symbol of our friendship, I don't care if that sword is the worst sword in the game, I'm keeping it. It has sentimental value now.

[missgamerin]

DAO Scenery | Brecilian Forest

[bbspiinchh]

dragon age drawings from sketchbook babeyy

[laurelsofhighever]

For me the most damning evidence for the argument that Loghain intended to usurp the throne before the Battle of Ostagar is the events at the Circle. You can argue the attempt to poison Arl Eamon was just to remove a dangerous influence from Cailan's circle of advisors (and what's more dangerous to Ferelden than an influential figure pressing for closer ties with Orlais), and that Howe's murder of the Couslands was a decision he had nothing to do with (but worked out really well for him until the Warden sticks their nose in), but the hostile takeover at the Circle is a different matter.

Loghain's deal with Uldred was specifically to provide help breaking away from the Chantry in exchange for support - but support in what? The mages have no political power. The only thing they could provide would be firepower, and if Loghain was only planning to fight the Blight there would be no need for this deal, both because the Grey Warden treaties already compel the Circle's help against the Blight and because The Chantry had already given Cailan permission to use the mages in his fight.

Which means Loghain anticipated having to fight someone else, against whom he might be disadvantaged. Between his own retreat to Denerim and the general fiasco that was the aftermath at Ostagar, it's very unlikely he found time to hash out particulars with Uldred after the battle, so would mean they came to their agreement before it. This is really a chain of inference but it means Loghain was already planning to betray Cailan. Whether letting him die was originally part of that plan or if it was an opportunistic decision made in the heat of the moment, who knows? I personally lean towards the latter, because if you watch the cutscenes of him afterwards, h is clearly conflicted about his actions and there's a real slippery slope vibe to his arc in the later stages of the game.

[ketc7]

It's Leliana appreciation hours

[phier]

Golden Warden

[xytaes]

reference sheet commission for my wife @seraatonin of her Warden!

[queentheirins]

I don’t use tumblr as much as I used to, I forgot to upload this gorgeous sketch of my Warden, Bridget Cousland and Alistair! Created by the wonderful @redreart!!

Please go check out their works! She’s a fabulous artist and always a joy to work with!

You can follow Bridget’s story on my AO3 if interested!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/34409608/chapters/85631920

[skydalorian]

Continuing the Dragon Age as Trainers series, it’s Zevran!

With a team largely consisting of partners that elicited pity, admiration, or amusement, Zevran isn’t picky with those he befriends, but he tends to only keep those partners that can be useful on his person. That’s not to say he does not value his less capable comrades, but they’re more suited to remaining in their homes to be pampered and pet and jostled about whenever he is near their city of habitation. Zevran can and will make special trips to visit prior friends and adores catching up with them. Zevran has a special club of animal friends, I will take no arguments.

[saltlordofold]

Sweetwater

[feykrorovaan]

You know, Solas had the right idea when he took that nap that spanned a millennium.

[missgamerin]

DAO Scenery | Lothering

[mnmovdoom]

Y’all, I found the greatest meme I’ve ever made

[laurelsofhighever]

look at this beautiful commission I got from @lavalampelfchild! The details are amazing, and the lighting has such a summer vibe, I love it 💕

It's hard work traipsing through Ferelden to save the world, especially in the summer heat, so a short rest under a shady tree is most welcome.

[ketc7]

Safe and Sound 🌿 (aka missing morriana hrs)

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Full art ^^