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[iomramh]

Template Origin! by lavellanpls

(blank template here) in case anyone else wants it, and since the links above no longer work but I want to leave the credit.

[heniareth]

Sulri, formerly second-born of king Endrin Aeducan, princess and Commander of the armies of Orzammar. Hers sure was a life of luxury...

Aesthetic template referenced off the one by @lavellanpls (you can find theirs here, hope the link works. If this looks cool to you and you'd like to make one too, consider yourself tagged ^^)

Photos from Unsplash taken by (left to right, up to down):

Gian Cescon

AllGo - An App For Plus Size People

Albany Capture

Kate Smr

Donnie Rosie

Nick Karvounis

Nathan Mcgregor

Olga Thelavart

Adrien Delforge

[magnetic-pens]

Heads Up, Seven Up

I was tagged by @moonluringfrost , although I am posting this is on my writing blog, a side-blog for Magnetic-Mage.

Here is my most recent last seven lines (sentences) on my WIP and long-time daydream, The Trickster's Mask;

"An onion? Is this some metaphor for how people are multi-faceted?" Perendale asked as he took the vegetable from the masked god. Something briefly hummed against his palm, signaling it was enchanted if only barely. He brought it to his nose to sniff and felt his stomach growl with the reminder that he had forgotten to eat lunch again.

The mask shifted to gold, hardening and reflective, mirroring his own face back at him. He swore he heard them chuckle, "Something like that, old friend. Your task is to show me as many layers as you can. And explain the connection to the people of this world."

Tagged for fun, if you guys want to do it;

@wyrdsistersofthedas , @awellboiledicicle , @lavellanpls @dalishious @drakonovisny

[criffyzou]

My dragon age next gen kids moodboard were only humans and dwarves, so I started a new elfy one, and decided to document my process.

Here is the resulting rambling.

First thing I usually do is find stand-ins for the parents, to have *something* to start from. They usually don't appear on the moodboard itself, but I love to do that step.

I'm pinning these two deviantartists as Cammen & Gheyna, teens from the DAO dalish camp that the warden help get together (them but older & as parents). This is to keep to my theme of "kids that exist or survive thanks to the heroes of Thedas".

It's then time to pick a name. It can be a lore thing, i.e. Ailis Theirin is named after a chantry sister from Maric and Loghain's fereldan rebellion days, who raised Cailan and, I choose to believe, Anora too, once Loghain started bringing her to work. It can also be completely unrelated: I wanted an old french name for Pernille de Chalons, but as a french person myself, all of it sounded cringey; in the end her name is from the karpe song Au Pair. It sounds orlesian enough but is not actually french.

I'm not good at elven names in Dragon Age, my Lavellan inquisitor is named Sheana because I was being a Dune nerd when I learned there was a Siona among the emerald knights (iykyk). The reward for the quest Cammen's Lament is The Tale of Iloren and its corresponding codex, a book cherished by Cammen's family for generations. I like Iloren; it's technically a male keeper in the tale, but the name feels gender neutral, and I want that kid to be a girl.

Cammen & Gheyna get married in 9:30, but they're so young their first child doesn't have to be born for a number of years. By my referent point 9:52, I want her to still be a teen, around the same age as her parents when we meet them in Origins ? I don't actually know how old Cammen and Gheyna are. I also want Lena (born in 9:37) to still be the baby of the band; let's go with 9:35.

Now, class ! I really want a dalish warrior, but there aren't many interesting warrior specializations. Champion hasn't been used yet, but feels too similar to Ariane from Witch Hunt. Reaver is probably my best option.

Identity down, now to the moodboard specifics !

I like to follow the old lavellanpls template because it forces me to think about the character in details I would not have thought of.

Complexion is a square I use for faceclaims. Both Iloren's parents are white, like a lot of Dragon Age NPCs; I've not had a lot of wriggle room for non-white next gen kids outside of Zerlinda's son, whose dad is not shown, and Kieran, both Morrigan and Alistair being biracial even if Bioware doesn't show it. I don't really brainstorm for that one, I simply look at a lot of pictures until something clicks.

Wardrobe has a few armor options from my initial generic dalish pin rampage, that I may choose from when I have a better idea of the dominant color. My main issue is the lack of consistency in dalish heavy armor, and how hard it is to find a real life equivalent.

Hair can be Gheyna's red, Cammen's ash blond, or a mix of the two, but I have too many redheads already.

Now is the time I start to lie invent rather than extrapolate. I want this elven kid to be strongly attached to her dalish way of life, à la Velana, because we have enough self-loathing elves in canon. That could Home accounted for then, something representing the dalish camp, or the nearby Brecilian ruins.

Obviously I cannot resist the Animal square for a dalish from that clan, born after the werewolf conflict, to be a wolf despite how on the nose it is. I like when things are predictable.

Iloren has to be an extravert, if not because she was raised in a commune, then because we have more introverts in the current next gen lineup and I like balance. E, S and J feel right, let's try ESTJ. Yes this is relevant, as I use either the Season or Element squares as clues for the character's personality. Season I will probably put Brecilian forest in its winter dreariness, so let's focus on element: First one I can think of is ironbark, "surprisingly strong and very light". It is also somewhat blue in color; that is our first official color of the moodboard ! It doesn't feel very Reaver-y though, but we have other squares to express that.

Accessory square I often put down as a weapon, as that seems the most logical option for a prized possession. It could also be something sentimental from games lore, like Tini Kondrat's toy horse, like the one the warden gave Oghren as a joke, that he may have repurposed as an actual toy for his child. I've only played Reaver with two handed weapons, let's continue this trend. Ideally something resembling the Sulevin Blade from Inquisition, because it is the perfect weapon for Iloren, but not one she would have access to.

Last square unaccounted for is Texture, which is usually my "make the moodboard actually cohesive" free card, while keeping it relevant to the character, adding personality or background hints I could not fit into the rest. Reavers get off on pain, and bruises would fit into the blue-ish color scheme, while adding the reaver touch that was missing.

Aaaand we're done ! A brand new complete character, spun whole cloth from a vague desire to have an elf in the lineup.

[heres-wonderwall]

Its a bit shoddy, but heres my grey warden oc Orion Dencastle!

format made by @lavellanpls

[reneagdeapostate]

》 HEROES OF THEDAS

↠THE WARDEN:

INTRODUCTION

Name: Yara Surana

Nickname: Surana

Motto: “Not for ourselves alone are we born.” (Non nobis solum nati sumus)

BASICS

Race: Elf

Class: Mage

Ability Focus: Creation // Spirit // Primal- Fire

Specialization: Spirit Healer // Battlemage // Arcane Warrior

DETAILS

Alignment: Chaotic Good

Personality Type: INFP // The Healer // Integrity. Selflessness. Dedication

Archetype: The Rebel Leader // Rebellious Spirit // Martyr

Tarot: Justice // Fairness. Balance. Harmony. // The Tower // Destruction. Loss and Ruin. Dramatic Change. Unexpected Events.

Symbol: Cat // Liberty. Vigilance. Courage

RELATIONSHIPS

Romanced: None

Closest To: Dog, Alistair

Clashed Most With: Morrigan, Wynne, Leliana, Oghren, Sten

TACTICS

Ideal Party: Alistair / Zevran / Wynne

Weapon of Choice: Blackened Heartwood Staff

Favorite Ability: Inferno- “The caster summons a huge column of swirling flame.”

↠THE WARDEN COMMANDER:

INTRODUCTION

Name: Ashara Andras

Nickname: Little One

Motto: “I will either find a way or make one.” (Aut viam inveniam aut faciam.)

BASICS

Race: Elf

Class: Mage

Ability Focus: Arcane // Spirit // Creation

Specialization: Spirit Healer // Battlemage

DETAILS

Alignment: Lawful Good

Personality Type: ISFJ // The Protector // Practical. Hardworking. Supportive.

Archetype: The Archmage // Lady of Black Magic // The Leader

Tarot: Death // End. Loss. Destruction. New Beginning. Dramatic Change.

Symbol: Griffin // Vigilance, Valor. Death-Defying Bravery.

RELATIONSHIPS

Romanced: None

Closest To: Anders, Nathaniel, Justice, Velanna, Sigrun

Clashed Most With: Oghren

TACTICS

Ideal Party: Anders / Nathaniel / Justice

Weapon of Choice: The Dragon’s Call

Favorite Ability: Hand of Winter- “The battlemage releases a burst of intense cold, damaging nearby enemies.”

↠THE CHAMPION:

INTRODUCTION

Name: Garrett Hawke

Nickname: Hawke

Motto: “Danger is sweet.” (Dulce periculum)

BASICS

Race: Human

Class: Mage

Ability Focus: Elemental // Creation

Specialization: Spirit Healer // Force Mage

DETAILS

Alignment: Chaotic Good

Personality Type: INFP // The Healer // Integrity. Dedication. Selflessness. Vulnerability. // ESFP // The Performer // Positive. Bold. Supportive.

Archetype: Rebellious Spirt // The Hero // The Paragon

Tarot: The Chariot // Journey. Progression. Strong Character. Success from Effort. // The Fool // New Beginnings. Carefree. Foolish. Important Decisions.

Symbol: Dog // Courage. Vigiliance. Loyalty.

RELATIONSHIPS

Romanced: Anders

Closest To: Anders, Merrill

Clashed Most With: Fenris, Aveline

TACTICS

Ideal Party: Anders / Varric / Fenris

Weapon of Choice: Apostate’s Courage

Favorite Ability: Firestorm- “The mage calls forth a devastating shower of flame that blasts down on the target area.”

↠THE INQUISITOR:

INTRODUCTION

Name: Arana Lavellan

Nickname: Nan

Motto: “You know not what nightfall may bring.” (Nescis quid serus vesper vehat)

BASICS

Race: Elf

Class: Mage

Ability Focus: Storm // Fire // Spirit

Specialization: Rift Mage

DETAILS

Alignment: Chaotic Good

Personality Type: ESTP // The Dynamo // Bold. Direct. Judgmental. Impatient.

Archetype: Anti-Hero // Messianic // The Explorer

Tarot: The Tower // Destruction. Loss and Ruin. Dramatic Change. Unexpected Events.

Symbol: Lion // Bravery. Strength. Ferocity. Valor.

RELATIONSHIPS

Romanced: None

Closest To: Varric, Cole, Dorian, Iron Bull

Clashed Most With: Solas, Cassandra, Cullen, Vivienne, Sera

TACTICS

Ideal Party: Cole / Iron Bull /Dorian

Weapon of Choice: Staff of the Dragon // “Isenril”

Favorite Ability: Stonefist- “You summon a boulder from the Fade and smash it into your target, sending them flying” // Firestorm- “You summon flaming meteors, raining fire down upon enemies all over the area for the next several seconds.”

[confirmedgoblin]

Finally got around to making one of these for my girl Willow

She’s a pink tiefling who loves flowers, and has on several occasions killed monsters in a single rapier swipe

[nihilnovisubsole]

moodboards for the provinces of dangerous crowns ✨

thanks to @lavellanpls for the aesthetic/moodboard base that inspired this variant version!

[mollymauk-the-peacock]

Poesy Eliane de Carstiens 

AKA Poe “Hawkeye” Keaton

HUMAN. 

NOBLE. 

GUNSLINGER. 

Aes. template by @lavellanpls

[lookbluesoup]

Tagged by @wastelandwandererstuff eee thank u Lovley <33 The idea is to create an OC aesthetic board based off this template by @lavellanpls! Aesthetics are hard for me but this was a lot of fun! :D

I double TAG @tarberrymentats (u have to do both ur characters now HAH) @rogue-lavellan @prydwencats @not-a-courser aaaand @thewookieruns! And ofc anyone else who wants to do it B)

[sunsetsor]

Esther/ /Pisces

Favorite Food: Stardew Dumplings 

Favorite Drink: Jasmine Tea 

Favorite Flower: Peony 

Ester belongs to the lovely starryskylullaby, who does some awesome Arcana art. Do yourself a favor and check her stuff out!

(OC template by lavellanpls)

[iomramh]

Template Origin! by lavellanpls

(blank template here) in case anyone else wants it, and since the links above no longer work but I want to leave the credit.

[heniareth]

Khêd Brosca, of no house in particular if you really have to ask.

Aesthetic template referenced off the one by @lavellanpls (you can find theirs here, hope the link works)

Photos from Unsplash taken by (left to right, up to down):

Michael Demoya

Dean Xavier

Katie Moum

SHOT

John Noonan

Anna Kumpan

Owen Vangioni

Ramin Khatibi

Charlotte Harrison

[princess-of-starkhaven]

My Aesthetic Builder board for my OC Everett Earnest! I saw some folks complete some of these a few months ago and thought I’d give it a go. The base created by @lavellanpls if anyone wants to try this can be found here: http://lavellanpls.tumblr.com/post/165775603128/for-people-who-wanna-make-an-aesthetic-setmood 

I tried for a cool-toned base with the whites and blues with some warmth from the browns and pinks, and I’m fairly satisfied.

The 2 things I think need explanation:

Accessory: she has a soulmate marking on her forearm - her soulmate’s thoughts scrawled across her arm

Home: She eventually romances Sebastian Vael :D

If you saw this earlier, it wasn’t showing up correctly on mobile, so I’m trying it again

[themildestofwriters]

@lavellanpls has done marvellous work creating these simple to use aesthetic board templates and I thought it prudent to use them myself! Here, we have Babette and Josephine, my two adorable OCs!

[keytamine]

“He’s a badass with a good heart.

Soft but strong.

Unapologetic and honest.

He’s the kind of man you go to war beside.

Not against.”

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