#morrigan is happy for Viv

[achaotichuman]

Imagine Viviane was Morrigan's gay awakening? The beautiful, ethereal woman from Winter with her frost tipped hair, delicate porcelain skin and deliciously powerful commanding voice.

Morrigan is crushing on her so bad. Drawing their names together in her notebook and pining from afar.

Then motherfucking Kallias comes afuckinlong and steals Viviane away!

Morrigan is, of course, happy that Viviane has found Kallias, who is a very good man and treats her very well.

She is totally absolutely completely bitter about it not bitter about it at all.

Kallias stole Morrigan's crush treats Morrigan's would've been wife friend very well so Mor is very sad happy that they found each other.

[mk-writes-stuff]

Get to Know the Writeblr Questionnaire

Rules: answer the questions!

Thank you @kaylinalexanderbooks and @willtheweaver for the tags :)

Basics

How long have you had your writing Tumblr/Writeblr? A fast and loose estimate is fine!

I’ve had a tumblr for like… six months now? It’s been a writeblr for four or five of those

What led you to create it?

I don’t remember why I made the account originally. I made it into a writeblr because I wanted someplace to ramble about my first original WIP in like five years

What’s your favorite thing about the Writeblr community?

Y’all are so friendly and supportive! I love how nice people are and every comment I get :)

What’s one thing you’d like your mutuals to know about you?

I jump around between projects more than I’d like. I swear I am still working on Seven Stations, I’m just also doing a bit of other stuff and being hella busy, which is why I haven’t made much progress on it. I haven’t forgotten it, I swear!

Is there anything you’d like to see more of on your dash?

Can’t think of much, I’m pretty happy. I do love polls though. Something about clicking buttons makes the brain go brrrrrr

WIPs

Which Works-in-Progress (WIPs) or writing projects are you noodling about, lately?

Always Seven Stations and Pirates’ Roost. They never leave me. I do also have another fanfic short I’m working on because it possessed my brain, but that’s a very short-term project

How long have you been working on them?

Seven Stations (the original idea) is about five months old now. Pirates’ Roost has existed in one form or another for about four years, and has existed in its current form for about two. My random short is a week old lol

Do you remember what inspired them/what got you started?

Seven Stations was inspired by the concept of “lesbian noblewoman and her bodyguard who hates her enemies to lovers in space fantasy.” Pirates’ Roost was inspired by my obsession with Magic: the Gathering and started taking shape in its current form when my gf introduced me to her OC Merry and decided to move him to Ixalan. My short is inspired by the fact that I can’t stop thinking about Star Wars: the Clone Wars

How much time, in your best estimation, do you spend thinking about them?

Uh. A lot. My WIPs are my special interest, so probably at least several hours a day

When someone asks the dreaded, “What do you write about,” question, what do you usually say?

“Fantasy and sci-fi.” Sometimes if we’re in a longer conversation I’ll give them a little Seven Stations blurb, although it rarely goes longer than “space fantasy political drama on a set of space stations”

Characters

Name any characters you created.  Side characters, protagonists, antagonists, characters who’ve never been written, the first original abomination you ever pulled from your ass; whomever you’d like!

Oh boy, okay. This is interesting because my gf created or had such a strong creative influence on so many of the characters I write about that I can’t lay claim to a lot of them. But here’s some that I at least came up with the initial baseline for, although she’s probably had her influence on most of them too (I can’t exactly remember for sure but I’m pretty sure on these ones):

Seven Stations: Belladonna, Cassie, Cassiopeia, Stellaris, Ricinus, Goldenrod

Pirates’ Roost: Len, Favin, Finley Albertson, Julian, Kiali, Morrigan, Skipper

Other MTG: Amaranthe, Viveri “Viv” Evern, Andreia Kozlov, Salas Nivar, Tendrii Lenira, Sorcil, Adana, Estrill, Astrilla, Valentine, Remi, Kaine Belnatsky, Ettie Strubins

Other fandoms: Brin Damson, Baresh, Trax

Other original characters: Celestine, Maia, Fellise, Rhea, Ashlin, Medlar, Dravite, Rokku, Falcon, Jesker

There are definitely more but there’s a sampling :)

Who’s the most unhinged?

For Seven Stations, it’s Cassie. In general, Viv and Astrilla are probably vying for the top slot. I haven’t introduced y’all to them but they’re both CRACKED

Who comes the most naturally for you to write?

Once again it’s Cassie. And Stellaris, he’s very relatable

Do you ever cringe at them?

All the damn time

How much control do you feel you have over your characters?  AKA, do they ever “write themselves,” refuse to cooperate, or do things you didn’t expect? To what degree? Are some less cooperative than others?

They refuse to cooperate on a semi-regular basis. I can usually tell when I’m fighting to justify the action I want them to do. That means it’s time for a change-up

Do you enjoy people asking questions about your characters? And do you have a preferred means of receiving said questions? For example, as Asks, as replies, as reblogs, as tag notes, as comments on AO3, etc.

Literally anytime for any reason. I love it. Asks and reblog dare my favourite, but I’m not picky :)

Interaction

What makes you want to follow another Writeblr account? Do you follow ‘em as you see ‘em, or take time scoping out the blog to make sure you align with its content? Do you follow based on WIPs, or vibes?

I follow writeblrs if I like the look of their stuff enough that I want it on my dash

What makes you decide against following?

Anything that makes me uncomfortable (ranging anywhere from weird takes to content I just don’t like). Or if I’m just not vibing with their stuff. But sometimes I miss cool blogs too because I don’t have time to check out everything

Do you interact with non-mutuals often?

Not super often because I don’t often see their stuff but I’m not opposed to it. Feel free to come chat with me even if you’re not my mutual :)

Do your mutuals’ characters occupy space in your noodle?

Oh yeah. Both the people who tagged me in this have characters I think about. But also @illarian-rambling has phenomenal OCs - Sepo lives in my brain on the little shelf of my favourite traumatized fictional little guys

This was a fun game! @somethingclevermahogony @nixwithapen @touloserlautrec want to play? Blanks below the cut :)

How long have you had your writing Tumblr/Writeblr? A fast and loose estimate is fine! What led you to create it? What’s your favorite thing about the Writeblr community? What’s one thing you’d like your mutuals to know about you? Is there anything you’d like to see more of on your dash? Which Works-in-Progress (WIPs) or writing projects are you noodling about, lately? How long have you been working on them? Do you remember what inspired them/what got you started? How much time, in your best estimation, do you spend thinking about them? When someone asks the dreaded, “What do you write about,” question, what do you usually say? Name any characters you created.  Side characters, protagonists, antagonists, characters who’ve never been written, the first original abomination you ever pulled from your ass; whomever you’d like! Who’s the most unhinged? Who comes the most naturally for you to write? Do you ever cringe at them? How much control do you feel you have over your characters?  AKA, do they ever “write themselves,” refuse to cooperate, or do things you didn’t expect? To what degree? Are some less cooperative than others? Do you enjoy people asking questions about your characters? And do you have a preferred means of receiving said questions? For example, as Asks, as replies, as reblogs, as tag notes, as comments on AO3, etc. What makes you want to follow another Writeblr account? Do you follow ‘em as you see ‘em, or take time scoping out the blog to make sure you align with its content? Do you follow based on WIPs, or vibes? What makes you decide against following? Do you interact with non-mutuals often? Do your mutuals’ characters occupy space in your noodle?

[cityandking]

mindfulness, wisdom, learning, citizenship, & meaning for minah, vesper + dai!

thanks tabby!! // positive psychology ask meme

MINDFULLNESS– Do they live in the moment? What keeps them present?

MINAH — mostly! she exists in a general state of fear of the past and uncertainty about the future, so the present moment is the best place to be. VESPER — vesper's default is to take the here-and-now and extrapolate it into various facets of what-ifs about the future and recontextualizations of the past, so the moment is sometimes hard to hold onto. her inner circle helps keep her grounded, and so does the need to stay fully present to avoid getting stabbed, shot, or fireballed. DAI — dai spends way too much time and energy worrying about the future, though he’s gotten better about staying in the moment—mostly because the future has become increasingly inhospitable and uncertain and it’s simply not tenable to keep so much of his focus on an ever-shifting array of what-ifs

WISDOM– Are they open to other people’s perspectives? Do they look to history and past mistakes? What kinds of internal dialogue do they have about difficult situations?

MINAH — she's certainly willing to listen to an alternate perspective, but she's less likely to act on any advice that might be provided. she is often looking to history and past mistakes. her internal dialogue in difficult situations tends to be variations of "how the fuck do I get out of this" VESPER — vesper is open to other people's perspectives to a fault. she is often listening to and accepting feedback and criticism that she simply does not need to take. she doesn't dwell on past mistakes, but she'll often look to history in the hopes of learning something from it. her internal dialogue in problem-difficult scenarios reminds her to stay calm and collected and problem solve. (her internal dialogue in annoying-difficult situations is a long drawn out "ugh" peppered with reminders to behave appropriately) DAI — daichi is open to listening to and understanding other perspectives, but he keeps his own judgement and isn't particularly open to other people's advice. he used to chew over past mistakes, but he's better at not doing that these days (mostly because his head full of other nightmarish worries and the past is kind of small in the face of the looming future). when things get difficult he doubles down and grounds himself, and his internal dialogue tends to be full of no-nonsense goal-oriented planning/problem solving.

LEARNING– What are they interesting in learning about, if anything? What hobbies and skills do they have? Do they know how to make themselves happy?

MINAH — minah's got a couple of questions she wants answered. her hobbies/skills include music, acting, acrobatics, breaking into places, lying, and stealing shit. she knows how to keep herself distracted; she doesn't know how to make herself happy VESPER — she's always been interested in magic and the fade and the past. she loves getting to spend an afternoon with solas (and dorian, and sometimes even viv or morrigan) talking about magical theory and the fade and all that fun stuff (what a nerd). as a hobby, she designs magical glyphs and wards. she also enjoys cooking, reading, and riding horses. she knows how to find joy, though she isn't always good at actually doing that. DAI — would love to know how to stop the void from consuming all the worlds, etc. I'm actually not entirely sure about his hobbies (rip) but he's pretty good with household handcrafts—sewing, mending, that sort of thing. I think he could get really into writing; there's an endgame where he writes everything down for posterity. he's not sure how to make himself happy, but he's committed to learning.

CITIZENSHIP– Do they prefer to look out for themselves or be part of a community? Are they willing to work with others fairly to reach a shared goal?

MINAH — minah prefers to be part of a community, though she can look after herself when necessary. she's willing to work with others; the fairness depends on the situation, but she defaults to fair-ish. she's not the kind to go out of her way to backstab her friends and allies, she's just a little preoccupied with taking care of herself. (she is more of a team player than one might expect) VESPER — vesper prefers to be part of a community, though she could look after herself if she had to. she's big on communal work and goals, and she'll work fairly to achieve those goals. if anything she'll work too hard to reach a shared goal. DAI — dai's also a community guy—he would be lost on his own. he's big on fairness too, and he's willing to work with pretty much anyone, even people he can't stand, in pursuit of a shared goal.

MEANING– Where do they believe they fit in the world around them? What provides them comfort? Do they think about their daily life and routine? Are they satisfied?

MINAH — minah moves through the world the same way she moves through a house she's burgling: trying to leave as passing an impression as she can, a little startled and uncomfortable at being seen and remembered. she doesn't think a lot about her daily life/routine except for when it changes (she thinks a lot about being a warden). she'd say she's satisfied if anyone asked, but she doesn't really know what satisfaction looks like to her and she's pretty sure that if she did, this wouldn't be it (but maybe it could be? she's not sure). she's a being of creature comforts, though she doesn't admit it too often; besides that, she's most at ease with money in her pocket and an easy exit. VESPER — vesper sees herself as meant to work for the world around her, slightly in a magic is meant to serve man way but mostly because she just cares a lot and wants to help and do good. in the circle she tried not to think too hard about the quotidian—it was depressing to be stuck living the same pattern forever—but she thinks about it post-circle. being safe brings her comfort, and so does good food, and good friends, and knowing the people she cares about are safe. she's got some things she'd change if she could, but she's satisfied enough. DAI — dai feels an immense responsibility to the world around him and sees himself as serving the needs of the many, be that as a healer or by standing between the innocent and the dangers of the world. (to be honest, these days he tends to drag that obligation around like a yoke; he hasn't had nearly enough (read: any) time to process Dying For His Cause and isn't sure where that leaves him/how that feels/what that means). he thinks about his daily routine/life a lot right now, post-abyss. he's comforted by the presence of the people he cares about and the work he has to do—it's something of a balm to have tasks and a structure in the uncertainty of everything else. end of the world aside, he's satisfied. (he doesn't let himself think too hard about how true that will be if they get through this alive.)

[iridescentmemoria]

Every even number for Inky asks please! <3 and tell me their name and looks!!!

Pfhew! that was a lot of them! but i'm super happy i received this ask! i've been aching to talk about my inquisitor to someone <3 My main inquisitor would be Brenna Lavellan, She's a Dalish mage, pale skin with a dark green vallaslin. She has black hair, long, long enough to have to braid it and pull it into a bun behind her head. She wears several dreads too, with jewelry in them, but alas there's no mod for that. ( i use the mod dreads of the wolf on her ) She carries on her left cheek a scar that cuts through her face and onto her ear, she got it in a fight with a shemlen who'd tried to light their aravels on fire in the woods one night when she was only a youngster.

2 - How did they decorate and structure skyhold?

She decorates it with various trophies from their adventures through thedas, but the heraldry is mostly a mix between the inquisition and the dalish + elven designs. Some ferelden dogs, and an Avvar throne. 4. What are their views of the Chantry?

Fuck the chantry. That's basically her attitude. She understands faith is important to the people of thedas, they need hope, but the chantry is an outdated, cruel institution that practices nothing that they preach. 6. Who did they romance and why?

Solas. She fell for him quickly, his wit and charm and endless stories of the fade and the ancient elvhen empire. she loves him, with whole her heart. Where usually she would be wary of strangers, solas was one of the exceptions. She felt an instant connection with him and it didn't take long before he skillfully broke down her walls and made her fall deeply in love with him.

14. Who is their favourite and most trusted adviser?

If we're talking only the advisers she adores leliana, they cultivated a strong friendship. If we're talking the entire inner circle, that would be dorian, solas, cassandra and cole. 16. How do they react to the corruption of the Wardens? Why? She is apalled by their actions. For an institution to fall so low and resort to tying themselves to demons.. it was just too much. She banishes them from orlais. 18. Do they enjoy Wicked Grace, or don’t they? Not only does she enjoy it, she is also good at it and loves to challenge everyone in skyhold for a game or two. 20. Do they trust Morrigan? Trust? No. She's smart enough to realize Morrigan is in it for her own gain. She respects her and her magical abilities and likes to converse with her ( when she's not bragging about all the knowledge she supposedly possesses about elves and their heritage ) But she doesn't trust her. Morrigan is power hungry, and their debate at the well of sorrows shows that clearly enough. 22. What is their biggest regret?

Ironically, Not realizing Solas wasn't who he said he was. If she'd figured it out sooner, she might've been able to change his mind.. 24. How did they react when they found out about Blackwall/Thom Rainier?

Oof. Yeah that was a big reveal there. She had some suspicions about blackwall but would never have thought him to be a murderer. She pardoned him. But remains distant. Despite their friendship. 26. What makes them trust someone?

Seeing them standing up for what they think is right, standing up for people who cannot defend themselves. And those who do good deeds without wanting anything in return. 28. Did they disband the Inquisition or maintain it?

It was a tough decision. The inquisition was her everything, but seeing the state of thedas and knowing the truth now, that the entire organisation was infiltrated with spies and reeking of corruption... She disbanded it. She was angry and upset, but determined to work towards saving solas from himself. It would be easier with a tight knit group that doesn't involve all the politics and discussions in the winter palace. She also gladly went to kirkwall to live there after varric offered it to her. 30. How did they judge the prisoners? Alexius, Servis and so on. Specific a character.

Alexius was made to serve the inquisition, in researching arcana. But he will not be gaining his freedom. Servis was made to smuggle artefacts. Florianne was killed, and her box was used for community service. Livius Erimond was executed. Ser ruth was sent to the deep roads to achieve what she wanted. Samson was remanded to Kirkwall for judgement of his crimes, though if she was given the chance she would have executed him for all he did. 32. Who did they leave in the Fade, and why?

Stroud. To her it seemed the more logical solution at the time. besides, she loves varric dearly and couldn't take his best friend from him. 34. How do they cope with the stress of being Inquisitor?

Powering through. Trying her best to maintain her sanity by taking breaks on her own when she can. Also elfroot. A lot of it. 36. What was the most difficult choice that had to make?

Whether to disband the inquisition or not.

38. Emotionally, what was their reaction at Sahrina Quarry? The realisation made her nauseous to her core, the poor people there didn't deserve all that and she wishes she could have helped them sooner.

40. Do they get Cullen to start taking lyrium again? Why or why not?

Absolutely not. She supports his decision and provides him with counsel and comfort when he needs it. They are devoted friends, And seeing him overcome his addiction makes her proud. She trusts in him, she knows he can continue his work without the lyrium.

42. How do they view Tevinter? Oof. Yeah.. well considering she is an elf, she doesn't much like the place at all. The only good thing to come out of it is Dorian, who she loves dearly.

44. How do they think their race plays into being Inquisitor? It definitely does. A whole big deal. She is a dalish standing for all peoples. No matter their origin. She is the proof that everyone is worthy of respect. And she openly wants to use her power to advance the elves. 46. Which companion/adviser makes them think twice about their choices, if any?

Dorian. His voice is one of reason and she takes his counsel constantly. Also they have fun little outings that involve a lot of vintage wine and gossip. All the advisors are important to her, she listens carefully to josie cullen and leliana. Also cassandra. And cole. I think the only one she doesn't listen to is viv. ;) 48. What do they think about the Hero of Ferelden?

She doesn't know much about the hero of ferelden. Before the inquisition she kept to the clan and their worries, but she reads up on their story later in the library and finds herself feeling some level of connection to them, they both stand for something better after all. 50. Are they proud of what they accomplished? Yes. Despite everything. She feels like being a part of this whole inquisition took a lot from her, almost everything, but she is proud of what she has accomplished and the changes she's made to the world. Bonus! here's some pics of Brenna for the long wait!

[salty-stories]

I love LaF its honestly so good^^ I love when you post on here it really is something lovely to read and I love it^^ Also Sam and Viv are the most beautiful binches (affectionate) and I can't wait to romance and friendmance them :D Also idk if you've played the dragon age games but Viv gives me Morrigan energy and I love that because she was one of my favs, hope you have a wonderful day/night^^

Thank you so much!!!! That actually means so much to me❤️❤️❤️ Morrigan is one of my favorite characters ever in fiction, so to hear Viv reminds you of her is makes me so happy^^ Thank you!! I'm so glad you love my binches(affectionate) and I can't wait to share more❤️❤️❤️

[dreadfutures]

Somewhat nsfw.

This chapter features: a glimpse of my new favorite rare pair, and some goofiness, and Viv being Viv.

I really have CrackingLamb, Lalaen, and Gynedroid to thank for getting me through this chapter. x__x

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Chapter 148/???

Fandom: Dragon Age Inquisition / All Media Types

Rating: Explicit

Archive Warning: Major Character Death, Graphic Depictions Of Violence

Relationship: Fen'Harel | Solas/Female Lavellan, Female Lavellan/Solas, Lavellan & Solas, Female Inquisitor/Solas, Male Mahariel/Morrigan (Dragon Age), Fenris/Male Hawke, Fenris/Lavellan (Dragon Age), Fenris/Female Lavellan (Dragon Age)

Character: Female Inquisitor (Dragon Age), Female Lavellan (Dragon Age), Fen'Harel | Solas, Cullen Rutherford, Dorian Pavus, The Iron Bull (Dragon Age), Cole (Dragon Age), Cassandra Pentaghast, Male Hawke (Dragon Age), Hawke (Dragon Age), Varric Tethras, Scout Harding, Lace Harding, Morrigan (Dragon Age), Warrior Lavellan, Male Mahariel (Dragon Age), Fenris (Dragon Age), Cremisius “Krem” Aclassi, Blackwall | Thom Rainier, Calpernia (Dragon Age), Raleigh Samson

Additional Tags: Suicide, Resurrection, Blood Magic, angry depressed inquisitor, you always have a choice, Or do you, empathy is the enemy of free will, bleeding heart Inquisitor is bloody and broken, lots of politics, lots of moralizing, but hope is a choice, Background Iron Bull/Dorian, yes Sera shows up, Male-Female Friendship, Female Character of Color, Everyone Needs A Hug, Developing Friendships, Redemption, Empathy, Hope, Despair, and love wins, Time Travel Fix-It, Fix-It, Blood, Violence, Canon-Typical Violence, Alternate Universe, Solavellan Hell, Solavellan, Angst, Depression, Mental Health Issues, Found Family, Loyalty, Evanuris, tin-foil hat, Happy Ending, Implied/Referenced Character Death, Past Character Death, Character Development, Alienages (Dragon Age), Orlesian Chevaliers, Pro-Mage, Elvhenan, Pro-Dalish, Dreams, Pro-City Elf, Emotions are messy and complicated, Nightmares, Kissing, Fingerfucking, NSFW, Oral Sex, Smut, not a lot of smut though, Angst with a Happy Ending, Sad, Drama, Spycraft, Politics, Orlesian Grand Game, Consent, Trauma, Feels, Magic Theory, Spoilers, Inquisition Agents (Dragon Age), Dragon Age: Inquisition Spoilers, Dragon Age: Inquisition - Trespasser DLC, Pre-Relationship, Confessions, Swearing, everything is going to work out, Avvar Culture and Customs, Avvar, Dalish Elves, Sexual Content, Friendship, Action, Battle Couple, longfic, this might be a morality play, Love Wins, Hawke Lives, Temporary Character Death

Series: Part 4 of Bloodied and Broken

Summary

Shadows fall, and hope has fled. Steel your heart; the dawn will come

The Inquisitor’s heart broke when her family of friends scattered to the winds in the wake of the Exalted Council. She was emptied of hope as Solas’s power and reach grew. Left with a dead past and only a dread future to look forward to, Ixchel Lavellan lay down and chose not to wake up.

As the Veil began to unravel and the fabric of reality tore apart at the seams, a desperate ally sacrificed everything to give her a second chance.

And Ixchel will never forgive him.

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time travel/fix it fic.

tw: suicide, first chapter (but she gets better!), and themes of suicidal depression throughout nsfw chapters marked: ** (only SEVEN thus far)

[biserker-kadan]

I've never finished Inquisition with a human Inquisitor before? It's so wild to me that no matter what she says whether that be for the chantry or against it, because yes Saraya is Andrastian but think Varric levels, she seems to be considered this haughty-taughty little chantry freak? I've had so many 'faith' options and honesty, never picked any of them because that's not her?

Saraya is level headed, her faith doesn't lead her - it's somewhere for her to rest and feel peace, it's not something that changes her views. She fits the religion to her, the religion doesn't bend her will.

And on another note, I finished 'What Pride had Wraught' and as a human!mage she definitely did not drink from the well, not that she's entirely happy Morrigan did, it wasn't her place, but the thing I found hilarious is the 'Vivienne Greatly Disapproves' that came up afterwards? Like we get it, you think Morrigan's a fruitloop, but do you really think it's okay for the human!mage!inquisitor to drink from the well? Really Viv?

[happywitch416]

Ok, now do Leliana, Merrill, Iron Bull, and Blackwall. I love your opinions.

I have lots of opinions and some of them are even good ones so I appreciate the love for them lol

I already did Blackwall here.

The Iron Bull

How I feel about this character

Look, when I discovered I could romance The Iron Bull, 6-year-old me found her prince charming dreams come true. Why? Tim Curry as Darkness in Legend. My tastes have been odd forever. Pretty boys are exactly that and usually boring. And he's disabled, yet tall and strong. He finds himself a family? Also BDSM but that is probably more info than anyone has ever wanted from me. There is just so much? He is a big character, not even because of his size but because he takes up metaphysical space and does not apologize for it. And he's a spy! You would expect all spies in the Qun to be like Tallis and instead you have this motherfucker that could bench press a wagon and the horses. Also, his love of dragons mirrors my own. Spiritual bonding.

All the people I ship romantically with this character

Dorian and tiny Cadash inquisitors because I am easily made happy. So much tall and small.

My non-romantic OTP for this character

Sera. Mayhem.lace Harding. Viv, I love their dynamic. She mother hens this giant and he's just? So down for it? He's cool with being adopted.

My unpopular opinion about this character

I love him as is. Folks who say he's abusive I will meet in the pit. And I will win. Dealt with that in real life, get your purity brownie points elsewhere. Far the fuck away from me. Triggering? Sure. But that's a personal issue you need to work through, not take it on people who are fine with it.

One thing I wish would happen / had happened with this character in canon.

More of life after the qun. I want him to grow past that. There is just so much shit packed into that way of life and I want him to unpack it. Show your emotions! Feel them! With less sticks! Or more sticks bc honestly that makes sense.

And maybe make his relationship with Dorian without those sketchy bits. Like why the fuck were those even there. why.

Leliana

How I feel about this character

It took a long time for Leliana to grow on me. That whole chosen by god thing just grates. But it makes sense storywise! So I'm okay with it really. Hardened Leliana in DAI? Where is the sweet girl who sang around a campfire? Like I get it, she was in the game and the left hand but they idk. It really bothered me to see her so cynical and harsh. People change sure. But I don't like how it worked with her. Now her feelings of failure in regards to divine justinia? Yes, good. Also her becoming divine and basically razing it to the ground? She is probably the truest follower of the chant since andraste. Her reaction to morrigan being in orlais was...fucky. why make them enemies. Where is the setup for this. Wtf. I also dig that she's a redhead and an archer. I am shallow okay. But we do not see a lot of the fun Leliana in dai and I think thats a disservice. 

All the people I ship romantically with this character

Female wardens, any race are brilliant. I just can't picture her with a dude beyond using him to get something done. I like her with Josie and Morrigan as well.

My non-romantic OTP for this character

Iron Bull and Sera, hold with me here, because she needs fun and to remember she can have it. Same for Lace. But I also see her being friends with Viv. And of course Josie and I kinda dig her friendship with Cassandra. She could be friends with anyone, until she stabs them I guess.

My unpopular opinion about this character

I think they wanted a hardass spymistress and almost neglected everything else. We get bare hints of the Leliana we met in dao in dai. Once again people change, but i think its fucky.

One thing I wish would happen / had happened with this character in canon.

No to the lyrium ghost? What the fuck? She fakes her death if the warden kills her. Boom done, and keeping in line with her Bard status. You can't tell me the chantry allowed a god damn ghost. Although, a lyrium based ghost could be corrupted by blight and thats scary. An evil Leliana, scary but hot. 

Merrill

How I feel about this character

She is adorable and performs blood magic. She's my one of my top 5 characters in this realm. She goes around picking flowers out of random gardens? Her pure excitement at seeing a mugging. I however despise her clan. The people who should have cared for her the most, betrayed her the most. And she restores an Eluvian, just how powerful of mage is she? Like yes i know she has a demon or whatever but she has far more control of that deal then Anders does with justice. It seems to be a healthy deal.

All the people I ship romantically with this character

Isabela! You know she brings home all the exotic flowers she can find while shes on the sea for Merrill. 

My non-romantic OTP for this character

Also Isabela. They have such a good friendship in game? Puts marbles in her boots. 

My unpopular opinion about this character

Every time someone writes her as a sweet little pushover i want to sacrifice them to the seven circles of hell. She's arguably one of the strongest mages we meet, and not necessarily spell wise. The will power she must have, she has a successful partnership with a spirit. She laughs at near muggings? You think balls that big would be a doormat? Gtfo.

One thing I wish would happen / had happened with this character in canon.

She should have been brought in as an advisor, arcane, elven whatever, in dai. Morrigan? The elven expert? Eluvian expert? A lot of that was based off well flemeth is her mom and she just felt a connection with research into elven magic. Sure jan. As a Daughter literally never do you listen that well to your mom. She could have been a knowledge buddy with Merrill. Even with Solas, they literally trust some rando that wanders in. A total unknown that spouts off about the fade that is suspicious use of elfroot sounding. There was an opportunity and they missed it.

[rayonfrozenwings]

A Courtly Visit

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- part of renee celebrates 1K: writer prompts series

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Started from a Writer Prompt. I have written the start of "a courtly visit" to the Winter Court where things are a little different to what we know. Emissaries are all gathered to make plans for the future now the wall has come down, and maybe a little courtly intrigue on the side and romances developing.

It is a Mor / Vassa Romance, but I am unsure if it will continue - So heads up about that before you get too hooked.

Prompt from laces-of-life on Tumblr as a part of My 1K Celebration. "Morrigan and Vassa. Just, anything. Fluffy or steamy or silly or interacting with our three favorite bat boys. They're my personal favorite completely uncannon otp that I dreamt up and they're perfect and now I'm silently screeching like a pterodactyl inside. （ノ○Д○）ノ＝＝＝┠" @laces-of-life 

So my lovely Pose I tried to start something and make this possible more than just an uncannon otp. Because apparently i'm crazy and need to see how characters might get to this point. So there is a teeny bit of bat boys at the start and the potential for more Mor x Vassa down the line if I keep writing - you know me I get distracted, but I do like this idea or Mor meeting so many people away from the inner circle. :) So this is like the meet-cute.

A Courtly Visit

The winter court was beautiful all year round, crystals dangling from trees like a perpetual winter solstice. Mor knew that when winter actually fell it was more beautiful and more dangerous than any other court. The white fluffy animals easily distracted fae from other dangers that lurked here. Her familiar escort, Azriel and Cassian were flying overhead and Rhysand riding in the carriage beside her. Mor had a whole new wardrobe commissioned for this trip and the trunks of shoes and dresses and jewels were attached to the back of the carriage, sometimes you had to travel the slow way to be more comfortable at the other end.

Stones hit the window and then a moment later it was covered in snow. “Do you think they will ever grow up?” Mor asked Rhys, he smiled and winnowed away. Swearing and Loud noises exploded from the air above the carriage. She looked to the ceiling and leaned back in her seat.

“Rhys don't be a dick! We were having fun” Cassian howled.

“Now i’m having fun!” he called back.

Mor couldn't see exactly what was going on but it seemed her escort slowly became quieter as if they were falling behind the carriage. Popping her head out of the window she could see the three illyrians having an impromptu snowball fight. Mor sat back and listened to the rolling of the wheels and the horses hooves. It wasn’t relaxing per say, but some time to herself was always appreciated.

She started planning things in her head for the weeks to come. Talks between the courts would be opening again and representatives from each arriving soon. Mor was to represent the night court and it’s interests, she couldn’t remember who each high lord had chosen as their delegates, but at least there would be a few familiar faces, she expected Cressida from summer, cousin to the High Lord Tarquin, and Lucien said he would also attend in one of his letters to Feyre. Although Tamlin had not officially asked him. No one knew who would arrive from spring - if anyone, and Lucien couldn’t abandon the people he had spent so much time with. Jurian and Vassa were to represent the Human lands on each continent, those who were south of the wall now looking to Jurian for support in understanding this new post-wall-world.

Oh what a tricky web would be woven, she should be alright - Mor was good at reading a room, years of practice at trying not to give too much away. She rubbed her hands up and down her arms, the fur lined gown she had chosen not nearly as warm as it was an hour ago.

A snowball flew at the window again.

She called for the carriage to stop and jumped out, skirts getting in the way, she shouldn’t have tried to fit in. The winter court fashion had far too many layers. Viv had already told her it was unnecessary, that she could wear her night court clothes and they would have all the fires burning, but a good excuse to go shopping should never be wasted. Feyre and herself had found the most beautiful damask and silk fabrics in red that worked so well with her furs but right now, it was hindering her ability to reign in the boys and smash them into the ground. Mor bent down and picked up the snow, cupping it in her hand. Shaping it as she walked to the tree line, she scoped out where each boy was. With a step, the darkness engulfed her and swarmed around; she threw the ball before winnowing to her next victim.

“Ahhh Damn it Mor! That’s cheating! Even Rhys knows that’s cheating!” yelled Cassian from behind a tree as Mor re-appeared across the road. Azriel turned towards her in defeat, sensing her with his skill or his shadows, hands up he dropped the snowball.

“I concede,” he said, obviously hoping she would spare him from the new ball in her hands.

The corner of his lip tweaked and she threw her snowball hard at the tree behind her.

“Fuck! - Mor!” Rhysand said as he lost his balance and fell back into the snow bank behind the tree.

Azriel’s laughter carried across the quiet roadside where only the horses breathing seemed to remain.

“Mor, you never play fair, you can’t change the rules.” Cassian said as he walked up behind Azriel from where he himself was hit.

“I didn’t know the rules! Hurry up, I don’t need you three in my space at court, the sooner you drop me off the better.” She stalked back the the carriage, slamming the door behind her.

--

Court was everything Vassa expected and more. The whole place was full of evergreen and berries from trees, large candles for dramatic effect throughout the main hall. She had expected a very cold castle with little or no decoration like the other castles she had been in - before and after the war - But this one was full of ancient stones that whispered happy stories of times long gone and bright tapestries and drapery to enhance every corner.

Lucien was talking to Jurian and herself about how much of the High Lord’s belongings were hidden by Viviane and her troops and how they had managed to keep the heart of the Winter court safe from Amarantha. As well as they could anyway. Ever the courtier he excelled in this place. Vassa was always the wild queen, the one who should not be around the mortal queens' guests, it had almost been a blessing; being the firebird. But the wheel of life was turning for her once more, and while they found a way out of her curse she would attend court here in the heart of Prythian.

Laughter echoed down the hall and Jurian and Lucien quickly turned and went down another hallway leaving Vassa to see who was laughing. Mor appeared, her satin slippers peeping our from her dress as she walked down the hall. The beautiful red gown adorned with white collar and cuffs to draw attention to her elegant hands and neck. Vassa smiled and welcomed her, now understanding why the other two were quickly away. Court dynamics would be very strange indeed.

“Good evening Morrigan, I didn’t realise you would be joining us, I think Lucien has been keeping me in the dark.” Pointing at the night sky through the window, Vassa smiled at the fae next to Mor and then warmly embraced her, giving her shoulders a little squeeze.

“Interesting. I wonder who else he is keeping secret from you. Have any enemies?” her words silky in that manner that court attendance seemed to demand. She gave Vassa a friendly nudge and invited her to join her on her walk, “I am here as a night court representative, but I must admit I do not know everyone who will be attending.”

Vassa walked with her, still admiring the tapestries but also leaving lingering looks towards Mor herself. She was beautiful and graceful and could easily slit a man’s throat, a perfect sort of woman.

“That sounds like you'll have very busy days - you must join us for dinner one night. I am unable to attend court during the day due to my … other form… but the nights are the best time to talk anyway.” Vassa had fallen back into courtly graces fast than she thought was possible.

“I’d like that, though your companions and I are still testing the waters, maybe the first dinner could just be us?”

Vassa beamed, her eyes lighting up, “That would be wonderful, it is always nice to get another perspective.” and the ladies enjoyed their stroll into the night.

[wolgrahas]

tagged by: @falkreathh thank you!!  sorry for doing this so much later u_u’ tagging: whoever wants to!! (◡‿◡✿) 1. favourite game in the series ok... i don’t know if you already figured it out but my total fave is dao. why? maybe is the nostalgic feelings this game gives me or... i played it so many mcfucking times that i just get this hollow feeling inside my chest when i haven’t played it for weeks... idk. the trespasser dlc was spectacular too and gave my lavellan a lot of personality (what i thought the dai base game lacked, bc it made me feel like my inquisitor was an empty shell with no personality, solas’ romance save the dai base game to me tbqh). but... you can create such complex personalities in dao for your warden, and the relationships are so so realistic. i think (dao) is neat lmao. 

2. how did you discover dragon age? before being a dragon age fan i was a dark souls fan; i breath dark souls, i read dark souls, i ate dark souls, i was quite obsessed with dark souls, and before dark souls i was an obsessed skyrim fan (oNLY SKYRIM, not the previous games ashdgjasdgh) and with skyrim that was the first time i made video game oc's, like... they had such complex personalities and i cannot make complex character now... aNYWAY i'm getting carried away: i knew dragon age bc dai was being lunched and ALL the people i followed reblogged stuff about dai, and then i bought dao and loved it!! 

3. how many times have you played the games? hfgsdjfhsjfshd fffUCKKKK SHITT... alright... many mANY TIMES, but how many times i haven't finished my game?? countless times!! i think i finished fINISHED dao maybe... pls don't laugh at me... 10+ times. yes they are so so so many times, shame on me! shame on my cow! blah blah, but i lOVE dao. da2 maybe.... 3-4 times? and dai 6 times?? it's funny bc i played dao and da2 in many different ways but dai... m8, always the same, fuck you solas sdhfjdshjsdf 4. favourite race to play? qUNARIIIII!!! i lOVE tieflings so.. i obviously love the qunari too, but in the dai the first race i chose was qunari but then i talked to solas and i was like... bITCHHHHH i'm gonna create an elf to romance this egg, and then... my canon inky became an elf lol. and last favourite race are humans... ok don't hate me, it's not bc they are """boring""" or shit like that, it's bc they are the upper-class of thedas and i LOVE the "from zero to hero" trope... so... yeah agfshsdfhj 5. favourite class? mages!! bc i love the lore behind this class, it's fantastic, precisely blood magic. but if i didn't care about this, i would choose archer, tho in the first games it sucked but in dai is pretty cool :^) 6. do you play through the games differently or do you make the same decisions each time? as i've said before i have made many different decisions in dao and da2 but in dai are always the same lol 7. go-to adventuring group? origins: alistair/sten, morrigan, zev/leliana da2: aveline, anders, isabela/varric dai: solas, cassandra, cole/sera 8. which of your characters did you put the most thought into? i think prim/anika??(they're the same but one is a human and the other an elf lmaoo), she was my first da oc, and obviously the one i put most thought into bc i uSED to have a lot of creativity some years ago, what a pity my brain is useless now lmao 9. favourite romance? pfffff... solas, alistair, leli and cass!! i think?? idk i gotta play again dai bc i'm not sure :/ 10. have you read any of the comics/books? i've read aLL the books but not the comics :/, i want to read the comics but idk where i could read them online and free (sorry i'm poor lol), so... mi gozo en un pozo lmao 11. if you read them, which was your favourite book? my fav book was "the masked empire"!! patrick weekes is a good writer and i loved the orlesian politics, and i adored seeing these characters in dai! (tho briala was whitewashed lmao) 12. favourite DLCs? obviously: awakening and trespasser. these two dlc's were mcfUCKING AMAZING. i mean, with dao i expected the same quality of the base game, but trespasser was such an excelent and good experience, it gave a lot of insight to our inquisitors and also: sOOULASSSSS, so yep! i mainly lOVED trespasser and i hope weekes guides the team to make a game at least as good as this dlc! (tho, if ea is a greedy bintch this time [as always lol] it doesn't matter how many times the bioware time tries, ea will force them to do a shitty game :/) 13. things that annoy you how viv, anders and sera are written, i mean, i loved anders the first time i played da2 but his personality is obviously written to annoy the fuck outta you, tho i loved how he expressed his ideals freely (tho sometimes he even seemed too traidtional to me about topics like blood magic :/), but sera and viv were a lil harder to befriend and like, and i still don't like much viv, but i love her as a character, y'kno 14. orlais or ferelden? tbh, if i gotta live in one of those two places i would choose ferelden by fAR. but, now, if we're talking about which is more interesting; orlais. 15. templars or mages? like @/blckwall said: all templars are bastards :). i would love if thedas had independent magic schools, that there were no higher representatives or charges, that every village or city had its own magic school, and the crown would be the responsable of manage its needs. i haven't thought much about this so my thoughts are quite vague :/ 16. if you have multiple characters, are they in different/parallel universes or in the same one? they're from different universes, tho i'd love the idea of all of them being in the same universe, but some worlds states are incompatible with others. 17. what did you name your pets? (mabari, summoned animals, mounts, etc) in dao: barkspawn (i'm extremelly predictable, sorry u_u') 18. have you installed any mods? all my dragon age games are modded as fUCK. i mean, i think dao is the most heavy modded game i have?? (mainly bc i cannot install many mods in skyrim lol) but when i have my gaming computer again i will mod the shit out of dai >:) 19. did your warden want to become a grey warden? prim had been working in the circle her entire live to be in the higher ranks, and then she saw how all her work was lost made her really conflicted: she didn't wanted to leave bc she yearned to be more powerful and make the circle a better place for mages (yep, she's deeply anti-circle bc of her traumatic past), and she was going to die if she refused duncan's offer. even so, she was never sorry for supporting jowan. and, she became the king of ferelden's mistress; she loved him obv, but she could also take some advantage of his power to make the mages and marginalize people's situation better, and gain fortune by that; alistair was well aware about her plans by prim's words herself, but he never objected. altho the main cause prim made alistair king is bc she wanted him to have a good life and not waste it as a grey warden, so... anyway, i got acrried away... this is long af ghdjsdgf 20. hawke’s personality? red mostly, tho he used to be purple/red in the first and begining of the second act :/ 21. did you make matching armor for your companions in inquisition? yes i did!! i lOVED to be fashionable in dragon age instyle!! 22. if your character(s) could go back in time to change one thing, what would they change? prim : she would have tried to convince jowan and wait some months until she could convince him. also: sometimes she wishes she didn't make alistair king, mostly bc of her daughter (her daughter is the only heir to the throne of ferelden, and basically she doesn't even know that prim is her real mother, mostly bc anora adopted her bc alistair and she couldn't have children), sometimes, in her alone saddest times, thinks how things would have been if alistair was still a grey warden, they would have a happy family and wouldn't even had to hide inofensive stuff like a cheek kiss. but anyway, her duties as a grey warden are more important and doesn't have time to think about it. garrett hawke: he regrets not defending carver, he would have prefered to sacrifice himself instead of any of his siblings. he also regrets going to the deep roads with bethany, letting the grey wardens make her one of them (obv he doesn't know that if he didn't she would have joined the circle lmao). and obv her mother's death... if he had been there, with her mother, he could have done something... :'/ maia: she regrets not being strong enough when that shem tried to hurt her when she was a litte girl, that made her mother kill him to save her bc she was too defenseless, she should have been stronger, that caused her mother and she part ways, because now maia's mother was a criminal and she had more proabilities of getting caught, so maia should go on her way and find the next village, but she found the lavellan clan. she deeply regrets not going after her mother. she also think she was too stupid to not found out the true identity of solas and try to convince him that this world has meaning :'/ 23. do you have any headcanons about your character(s) that go against canon? mmmm... no? :/, i like my decisions to have consequences?? 24. are any of your characters based on someone? sahgdashsd pls don't make fun of me but in the first stage of prim's/anika's 'personality creation' was inspired by mother gothel, then she was inspired by...... mikasa ackerman dsfgdjsdf, i'm still inspired by that character tHO i know that shingeki no kyojin is nazi propaganda and i no longer watch that anime lmao. maia is inspired by... a mix of me and rapunzel (from tangled)?? she's basically a shy rapunzel :') 25. who did you leave in the fade? some of you will hate me bc i had to choose between hawke and stroud but i still chose hawke dsfgsdf. m8, hawke is just a 'figure' who isn't widely recognized in thedas, while the grey warden are 394789x more useful, idk i always put myself in the shoes of my characters even if their decisions hurt me (tho, tbqh, i'm not tHAT attached to hawke so this choice was easy lol) 26. favourite mount? royal sixteen!! she's so pretty!! ♡♡♡ thanks for tagging me!! ♡♡

[esseastri]

1 for all your quizzies; 9 for Tieran, Gydha, Haali, and Ro (both as Warden and Wardenquisitor); 6 for Aliena; 4 for Zhaza; 10 for Faron?

1. Which companion is protective of your hero?

Nyeni: Cassandra, obviously, but that’s mutual. Varric. Bull. Absolutely Bull. 

Ro: As a Warden, Alistair, obviously, and Wynne. Inquisitor...I’m....not sure anyone is brave enough to be protective of Ro? She’s too busy being protective of everyone else. Mm--Dorian. Mage boy takes one look at warrior girl and says: Barriers. She needs barriers. Everyone else is like, “uh, my dude, she’s got full guard and indestructible Warden armor?” And Dorian just scoffs, and provides barriers.

Tieran: Again, Dorian, mutually. Sera. You want to hurt this, the softest of prank-playing boys who love laughter and sunshine and just want to help people? Sera will destroy you.

Gydha: defo Varric again. He’s probably the only one who she allows to be protective, tbh? She’s very Self Sufficient. So probably Cassandra, too.

Haali: Bull, obviously. Ngl, probably Blackwall, who respects her worldview and wants to make sure that the sunshine girl is happy.

Zhaza: Sera, obviously, loves her big gf. Poor, long-suffering Viv.

Renan: Garbage child needs no protection. So EVERYONE.

9. Who is a bad influence on your hero?

Tieran: hehhehehehhe, Sera, probably. The pranks! The running in the halls! The incessant laughter during very serious meetings!

Gydha: I think... I think Gydha is the bad influence on everyone else.

Haali: Bull. I promise that Haali isn’t a one-trick pony, it’s just. Her relationship with Bull is complicated and delightful and she loves him very much and he loves her, too. So bad influence in the silly, loosen-your-tie kind of way.

Ro: Leliana. Underwear on the chantry board, anyone? And Morrigan--teaches her how to be properly mannerless. Zev teaches her how to drink correctly and also, you know, Zev. Actually, to be honest, all the Origins companions were terrible for Ro, because she was a stuck up, prissy little princess before they got their hands on her and made her into a real human. The nobles all shake their heads at how far the fair Liarora has fallen, watching her dance barefoot around campfires with a wine bottle in one hand and Alistair’s hand in the other to steady her, eyes shining, laughing wildly, eating with her fingers and shouting instead of sitting demurely and waiting to be married.

Inquisitor Ro: Still Leliana. Side of Sera, teaching her to loosen up again after years of srs wardn bizness eroding her sense of fun.

6. for Aliena: Who makes your hero see something differently?

mm, Anders. Aliena always knew that the mages lives sucked--she spent years watching out for Bethany and making sure that Bethany was okay and didn’t get discovered, and saving Bethany, and... But Anders opens up her small world and makes her see that it’s not just Bethany, but all the mages.

4. for Zhaza: Who has the same hobbies as your hero?

She drinks with Bull, works on magical research with Viv, and goes hiking with Blackwall.

10. for Faron: Who inspires your hero to do great things?

He professes to find Leliana saccharine and intolerable, but under the thin veneer of brooding and exhaustion, he looks at her and sees a girl who was so inspired by a dream she had and the pure goodness in her heart to help the world, for certainly, she’s not there just to help him. And if she can do it, maybe he can, too.

God, I’ve missed all my nerds. Thanks

[sapphoesie]

Dress | Morrigan x Selene (Viviane’s Sister)

This is based on Dress bu Taylor Swift. Idc what/who this song was originally written about, I’m now convinced it’s about two secret wlw lovers (thanks, @nessiansmut ). Viv’s sister’s name is taken from an older fic @shallandavars  wrote but her characterisation is quite different.  Tags: fluff, angst, secret relationship, implied smut, takes place during ACOWAR, songifc AO3 LINK

Our secret moments in your crowded room

The party downstairs was the last thing on Mor’s mind. She turned in a circle, taking in every detail of the room. She felt as though she had been given a precious glimpse into Selene’s life and she was not going to waste it. Books were scattered on the shelves, arranged more by personal preference and sentimental value, rather than any logical system, sheet music covered the table and nightstands, and various fur coats and knit sweaters were draped over the backs of chairs. It was so her, Mor thought with a smile.

“We really have to go back,” Selene repeated. “They’ll notice we’re gone.”

Mor turned around to face the woman who was standing in the doorway of the room, her hand extended towards her beloved. She looked breathtaking. She always did, but there was something about Selene—her chestnut hair wild and unbound, cascading around her shoulders, eyes wide and sparkling, ivory skin reflecting the light almost like the satellite she was named after—that made Mor feel overcome with a rush of emotion.  “Let them notice.”

***

They’ve got no idea about me and you

She watched, utterly transfixed, as Selene laughed at something her friend had said. The sound was like wind chimes blowing in the wind and Mor knew that she could listen to Selene’s tinkling laugh for the rest of eternity and never get bored. She was dazzling.

As if reading her thoughts, Selene turned and gave her a conspiratorial smile before turning back to the other Winter Court fae. It lasted for the briefest moment but Mor was already shaking her head and laughing to herself. She turned her attention towards Selene’s friends. They were complimenting Selene on the party she had thrown for her sister’s birthday and chatting about silly things like the decorations and the design of the invitations.

Mor felt Selene move so that the back of her hand brushed against her own and an electric current rushed through her at the contact. Selene didn’t turn to look at her, but she hooked her pinky finger with Mor’s and squeezed it quickly three times. Morrigan instantly looked around to see if anyone had noticed, and she felt Selene start to let go of her finger after noticing her reaction. She didn’t let her let go.

***

All of this silence and patience,  pining and anticipation, my hands are shaking from holding back from you

She watched from the side of the room as the fae male twirled Selene around and caught her into his arms. He was no one—just a random Winter Court fae Viviane had introduced her sister too. They were only being friendly, but it hurt to watch her dance and embrace someone so openly without worrying who might see. She wanted that for her. She wanted Selene to be happy with whoever she was and not to hide her relationship from the most important people in her life, but she couldn’t offer her that. Not yet.

Cassian turned his head and followed her gaze. His eyes softened in understanding and he wrapped an arm around Mor’s shoulders. “Let’s go get more wine, old sport, and then we’ll show these amateurs on the dance floor how it’s done.”

Mor’s lips quirked up in spite of herself and she leaned her head on her friend’s shoulder and closed her eyes for a second before they both headed for the bar.

***

Say my name and everything just stops

They closed the door behind them and Mor barely had time to twist the key and lock it before Selene collided with her. Her kisses were fevered and desperate and Mor responded in kind, tangling her hand in the soft curls at Selene’s neck and brushing her lips against her own. Selene’s hands were shaking, and she fisted her fingers in the fabric around Mor’s waist and pulled her closer.

Mor’s hands caressed Selene’s waist, ribs, the bare skin of her arms, and she parted her lips with of tongue wanting— needing —to taste her. Selene opened up instinctively and when she their tongues brushed, she made the most delicious sound in the back of her throat—a sound of pure longing.

Mor pecked the corner of Selene’s mouth, and trailed her lips to the underside of her jaw, and to the slim column of her neck. She was drunk off the taste of her skin, high off the intoxicating aroma. She sucked on a sensitive spot above Selene’s collarbone and her lover’s hands flew to the back of Mor’s head as she moaned her name.

***

I don’t want you like a best friend

Mor detached and looked into Selene’s blue eyes. She raised her hand to cup her cheek, her thumb smoothing over the soft skin of her cheekbone. Their eyes held all the promises and confessions that they had never dared speak aloud, but Mor hadn’t felt this way in a long time, and she had thought she’d never feel this way again so she needed her to know. She needed to say it.

“Sel, I—I…”

“I know.” Selene brushed the tips of her fingers over Morrigan’s mouth. “I know. You don’t have to say it if you’re not ready.” In her eyes, Mor found more understanding than she thought she would ever receive.

***

Only bought this dress so you could take it off

They stumbled over to the bed and collapsed together on top of the silk sheets. They were a mess of tangled limbs and starved hearts, alone and together at last. They both struggled to breathe, as if their love and passion was a flame, burning all the oxygen out of the room.

They slowed, and Selene’s gaze was tentative as she regarded Mor. She slid her fingers under the strap of Mor’s dress and cupped her shoulder. She brushed her thumb over her collarbone in soothing circles and looked at Mor before going further.

“Is this okay?”

“Selene,” Mor said, her voice thick. “I’m yours.”

***

Inescapable, I’m not even going to try and if we get burned, at least we were electrified

It was all-consuming, what they had. She felt Cauldron-blessed for having Selene in her life; she felt blessed for being unconditionally accepted and loved. They were as close as they could be—flesh against flesh, breaths mingling together—and it still didn’t feel close enough, but for the first time in a long time, Morrigan felt truly alive.

***

I’m spilling wine in the bathtub, you kiss my face and we’re both drunk

Selene laughed and splashed more foamy water at Mor. Her cheeks were flushed from the alcohol but her eyes were still bright. Mor put a hand on her ankle and tugged, making Selene slide further down into the bathtub. Water splashed over the sides, and Selene let out the most unladylike snort which only caused her to laugh harder, absolutely no shade of embarrassment on her face. Selene was entirely and unapologetically herself, and Mor adored her for it.

At once, Selene stopped laughing and Mor knew she had been caught staring. Selene fake-gasped, a cheeky smile on her face, and leaned forward in the tub. “Love, I think you might be running a fever!”

“Maybe I’m slowly starting to boil in this bathtub because of the ridiculous temperature you keep the water at. Like a lobster in a pot,” Mor teased back. Selene shook her head, trying to look serious.

“No, that can’t be it. I’m sure you’re running a fever.” She put a hand on Mor’s forehead but her eyes never left hers. “Yes, I was right. You’re really, really, really hot right now,” she declared, waggling her eyebrows. Mor laughed and swatted Selene’s hand away.

“What’s the diagnosis?”

Selene bit her lip so as not to smile before saying in a sing-song voice: “you’re loooooovesick.” Both women were grinning broadly, and their noses were only inches apart. “There is only one cure.”

“Wha—”

Mor was cut off by Selene’s lips pressing against her own—her lips were always so soft! It was a sweet kiss, barely more than a peck, but Selene dragged it out and made it feel like pure electricity. She drew back and leaned against her side of the tub, a soft smile on her face. “You’re cured now.”

Mor shook her head slowly. “Not even close, Sel.”

***

Even in my worst times, you could see the best of me Even in my worst lies, you saw the truth in me

Mor knocked on the door and tried to keep her hands from shaking. She felt like she was going to vomit. The door opened, and Mor saw Selene’s face sober up when she took her in. She knew how she must have looked: pale, sickly skin, desperate eyes and messy hair.

“Come in,” was all Selene said. She led Mor to the bed, sat down next to her and interlocked their fingers, staring at their hands while Mor was looking straight ahead into nothingness. She didn’t busy herself with offering a blanket or a cup of tea or even asking what Mor needed. She didn’t embrace Mor, or ask her to talk about what had happened. She was simply there. And that was all Mor needed.

Mor wanted to speak. She wanted to explain to her why she had done it even though she’d explained herself before. She knew Selene didn’t approve—only because she thought it was harmful to Mor—but that she’d never judge. She couldn’t bring herself to really talk about it. All she felt was emptiness, and sadness, and confusion. She wondered if maybe she should have stayed away from Selene, to spare her from all the mess. She couldn’t bare even thinking of being away from her.

“It was Helion,” was all Mor said. Selene started rubbing soothing circles on Mor’s wrist and kept quiet. Mor didn’t need her to say anything.

They stayed like that in silence for a while, but their silence spoke louder than any words:

I understand.

You’re not a bad person.

I see what is underneath.

And I love it.

I love you.

Every single piece of you.

Mor heard and felt the words with every stroke of Selene’s fingers against her wrist. She felt them every single time Selene was simply there for her when Mor showed up unexpected in the middle of the night. She felt them when Selene kept their love quiet for her sake, even though Mor knew she was ready to shout it to the world. She felt them when Selene didn’t ever leave her.

And Mor’s heart beat the same rhythm back to her: I love you. I love you. I love you.

[cherrycatexe]

ACOTAR TAG GAME

Rules: Answer the questions that are already here and add 1 of your own. Then tag your friends.

I was tagged by my fav youtuber and new Tumblr friend @inquillery ❤❤

1. Out of the 3 ACOTAR 📚, which one is your favourite?

ACOMAF cause the war ends, everyone is safe, Elaine kills the king of Hybern!, Nessian at the war❤, Rhys's lovely inspirational speech to the Inner court ❤, how can we forget about Feyre's punishment to Ianthe the actual b****, Feyre bringing back Rhys and Tam actually agreed to help! Oh gosh I can go on and on😍

2. Who is your favourite character and why?

Mor Cause she is an actual ray of sunshine! And obviously she has got a cool wardrobe and she is a queen! She never let negativety or what she had to go through dim her light, she kept shinning! ❤❤

3. Who is your least favourite character and why?

If you say villain then Ianthe she's a total bitch! And the other characters, I adore them all! All of them are sweetie pies

4. Top 3 favourite pairings?

Feysand (obviously they are love❤😍) Nessian (the cute tension between them yet they so clearly adore each other, everyone sees it except them lol)

Elucien or Elriel ?that's where the confusion lies (I literally like Lucien a lot and I don't want him getting hurt which he will if Elaine ends up with Az as he is her mate I think they'll make a cute couple, obviously I love Az as well how can I not and I wish him all the love and happiness which he totally deserve and if that happiness is Elaine and if it is possible without Lucien getting hurt then why not? Az is also perfect for her, ok I just realized I can make a separate post just on this 😂)

5. To what Prythian court do you belong?

Night Court and Summer court's magical combination!

6. One Unpopular Opinion about ACOTAR

that Tamlin is not actually a bad character no no don't attack me, but I think what he was doing was because of the trauma he went through under the mountains, yeah he was a total d*** with Feyre when instead of wanting to free her he wanted to have her one last time, but I have justifications and again I can have an entire post on it 😂

7. Place the Inner Circle into the Hogwarts Houses

Feyre - Hufflepuff.

Rhys - Ravenclaw.

Azriel - Slytherin. 

Cassian - Gryffindor.

Mor - Gryffindor.

Amren - Ravenclaw.

Elaine - Hufflepuff.

Nesta - Slytherin.

8. Favourite quote?

Oh there's a lot of them will write few

" I promise I will find you on the other side"

"hello Feyre darling" (oh our signature Rhys dialogue!)

" only you can decide what breaks you, curse breaker "

9. What are you hoping will happen in ACOFAS?

Nesta and Elaine finally agreeing to train

(That's literally the first thing that came to my mind 😂)

And of course Nessian

And maybe Elaine breaking the mate bond or thinking about accepting it

10. If you had to share a room with The Bone Carver, Stryga, or Bryaxis; which would you choose?

All! Bryaxis cause I would love to talk to him and tell him stories, he may seem a monster but is totally Adorable

Stryga Caz I would like to know her better and listen to her story

Bone carver because I would love to see in which form will he appear to me

11. Favourite Scene?

WHEN FEYRE ACCEPTS THE MATING BOND!!

12. Least Favourite Scene?

Rhys dying 😭😭 (I almost threw my phone aside, I knew they can't let him die but still it's our baby bat)

13. Did you read Wings and Embers?

Yesss!

14. If there was a court spinoff, which one would you like to read more about?

Winter? I like Viv and Kallias and those adorable furry winter animals! 😍

15. If you could change one thing about the series what would it be?

I would like Surriel to be alive

16. Does Tamlin deserve a good redemption arc?

Maybe?

17. Do you have any specific dream cast/fancasting for any of the characters?

Nope I don't have any in particular I don't want ACOTAR being a film or anything because the world inside my head can not be put in the screen with casting real people, if we see the sketches and drawings of the people in this fandom I really prefer those over actual people, those are great! Shout out to all artists out there❤

18. If you could take the place of any character in the series, whose place would you take and why?

Amm no one because I am happy with my mate (my adorable boyfriend, @akgkn ) in the real world, but yeah if we can go there together, I will be Feyre he will be my Rhysand

19. What’s your favourite piece of fanart/fanfiction?

All are just amazing I can't name any one piece Cause that will b doing wrong to so many others I love them all! 💞

20. What’s your favourite ACOTAR headcanon you’ve seen so far?

Elaine and Lucien as well as Elaine and Azriel (I know I am a very confused person but I love them both 😅❤)

Question 21: Which character are you most like and why?

I will be Mor, because she has been through a lot and still chooses to shine! I try to be like that, no I'm not a bisexual that's a difference, but she is just so amazing! I just love her! And she loves her friends and is always cheerful! She is relatable and is graceful! I try to have the spirit of the Morrigan who's gift is truth❤

New Question 22: Elucien or Elriel and why?

( I really wanna see who all are as confused as I am or is it only me 😂)

TAGGING @writergash @krm00623

[one-day-i-will-write]

Truths

Helion x Lady of Autumn, who doesn’t have a name and I couldn’t remember what she looks like...

As for her personality in this, I think while at the autumn court she kind of retreated into herself. Once beron is dead, I expect she would return to her former personality though she’d have some demons. Basically, her personality here is how I imagine she was pre-beronthedickbag.

Let me know what you think.

The news of Eris overthrowing his father spread through the land like wildfire. It wasn’t long before the news reached Helion, whispered in his ear by a courtier. It took every ounce of his self-control to remain passive, to not react.

It didn’t last long.

Thunder cracked as he winnowed to the Autumn Court. The other High Lords were gathered, waiting to see who would become High Lord. When Helion glanced at the Night Court retinue, he couldn’t decide who was less happy to be there: Lucien or Morrigan. By some stroke of fate, Lucien turned to face him at that moment.

He had avoided looking Lucien in the face for centuries. Did not want to see what was there. The features of his love, a reminder of what they had lost.

Everyone was gathered in a large hall, seats appeared as High Lords got tired of waiting. Thesan and his lover talked in the corner, Kallias and Viviane spoke with those in the Night Court, no doubt so the High Lady of Winter could support her friend.

Helion studied Lucien. He had never noticed, there was something familiar about him. Not from the Autumn Court, but he was having trouble pinpointing it. He was so lost in thought that he barely registered it when Lucien jolted to attention. Then he felt her walk into the room.

Helion turned to see the Lady of Autumn walk into the room. His entire world focused on her. The long red hair, the fair skin dashed with light freckles, and for the first time in longer than he cared to remember, a brilliant smile decorated her face. Lucien returned the smile, moving to hug his mother.

She laughed, and it was sweet and happy and Helion could feel his heart break because he hasn’t heard that in so long. She was talking animatedly with Lucien, both smiling as they caught up on each others lives. Helion wasn’t quite prepared when her gaze turned to him.

She looked shocked. Then, she was biting her lip and dragging Lucien over to him. Nervous. Why would she be nervous to talk to him? And why would she bring Lucien over, they have barely ever spoken.

Then it clicked. The darker skin tone, the nose, those were his. Lucien looked like him. Helion briefly remembered that Lucien had broken Hybern’s spell. That magic wasn’t Autumn. It was Day. It was him.

His son.

His son watched as his first love was murdered. His son was chased from his home after watching his mother be abused for years. His son was nearly killed by his own brothers. His son had his eye ripped out by that Hybernian bitch. His son suffered Under the Mountain.

And he never knew.

Helion couldn’t breathe. All the things he missed. He never protected him. His son had been left alone in the world, used and abused, and h was strong enough to thrive.

“Helion.” His love’s voice, sweet and timid, broke through his thoughts. He realized he’d been staring at Lucien, who now looked distinctly uncomfortable.

“Hestia.” He breathed her name, the sound of it flooding him with contentment.

They stayed silent for a moment. Lucien opened his mouth to speak, but by the furrowing of his brows he had no idea what to say so he simply shut it again. Helion was still watching him.

“Hestia.” Helion breathed, and he realized he was nervous. But he was also hopeful. “Is he-.”

Helion shook his head, he didn’t need to ask. The small smile Hestia gave him confirmed as much.

“Am I what?” Lucien asked, quickly and a little annoyed. “You two are acting strange. Which, I expect from Helion but you mother-”

“My son.” Helion smiled, and he glowed, damn him. A cough off to the side drew his attention, Feyre and Rhys were watching with rapt attention and obnoxious smiles. Of course the bastard knew.

“Pardon?” Lucien asked, blank faced and maybe a little confused.

“Luc,” Hestia started, getting her son-their son-to look at her. “Helion and I…we…Cauldron boil me this is more difficult than I thought.”

“Fairly certain the boy knows how babies are made, Hes.” Helion joke, only to have Hestia stick her tongue out at him. Cauldron, she was back and free and he loved her with everything he is.

“Beron isn’t-wasn’t-my father, but Helion is?” Lucien talked slowly, still processing. Join the club, son. Helion decided he liked that. Son. But did Lucien?

“I know this is probably not ideal, Lucien, but-”

“Not ideal?” Lucien interrupted. “Are you joking? You just told me the man who abused me and my mother, killed the first person I ever truly loved, and repeatedly insulted my closest friend-“

“Aw, love you too Luc.” Feyre shouted back, obviously eavesdropping.

“I was talking about Cassian, but you’re okay too.” Lucien rolled his eyes, though a laugh escaped him as Feyre shot him a rude gesture while Cassian blew him a kiss. “Anyway, that monster was not my father. And you think telling me this is bad news? I feel so much lighter now.”

“And you don’t mind me being your father?” Helion asked, hopeful and nervous still. He didn’t like these feelings.

“Cauldron, no, you may be a bit of a prick-“

“Don’t you talk to your father like that!” Mor shouted, earning a slap on the arm from Viviane

“-but you’re a good male.” Lucien’s face turned dark. “If you ever hurt my mother, however, I will burn to dust father or no.”

“Don’t worry about that, I would never hurt my mate.” Helion said, before that really hit him. Lucien’s face turned unreadable, Hestia was shocked but slowly transitioning into unrelenting happiness.

“Did no one bring snacks? This is getting good.” Cassian shouted out this time, earning a slap on the arm from Mor and Az each.

“You’re mask is a bit cracked today, my Lord.” Hestia was beaming now and Helion could feel the joy through the bond, finally shining through years of heartbreak and repressed feelings.

“Don’t call me my Lord.” Helion spoke low, moving forward to hold Hestia and rest his forehead against hers. “Because, if you’ll have me, you will be the High Lady of Day and will never bow to anyone ever again. Least of all to me.”

“You are mine and I am yours.” Hestia smiled, leaning up to kiss him. He could practically hear Mor and Viv’s gossiping already.

“Good.” Helion smiled, happier than he has been in a very long time. “We best start training my heir, I can’t wait to dress him in Day Court attire.”

“You know, I do believe I have things to do. Important emissary business.” Lucien coughed, looking to Feyre and Rhys for help. Mistake.

“Actually, you’re schedule is completely free.” Rhys smiled

“You bastard.” Lucien growled, half-heartedly.

“I do believe you’re the bastard, Lucien, darling.” Rhys responded with a smirk.

Helion held Hestia while they waited to see which of her other sons would take the throne. Lucien and Rhys continued their banter for a while, eventually his son returned to ask questions about the Day Court’s inner workings.

Helion caught Rhys’ eyes while Hestia talked with Lucien about what they’ll do now that they can spend time together. His oldest friend smiled, honest and true, and connected their minds.

Sure you’ll be okay settling down?

If you can do it, batsy, so can I.

You always did love copying me.

Helion rolled his eyes and turned his attention back to his family. A deep, instinctual part of him knew that he would do anything for them. Helion took a moment to thank the cauldron for everything he’d been given. Then, he started planning a ceremony for his mate and his son

[koric]

For the fandom post post Dragon age Inquisition?

Answers coming right up!

Give me a fandom and I'll tell you

Favorite Male Character :Dorian Pavus

Favorite Female Character: Hmmm Probably Josie

Least Favorite Character: Morrigan 

Favorite Ship: Idk, I really like Dorian’s romance a lot. 

Favorite Friendship: Viv/Inquisitor

Favorite Quote:I think you’re very Brave

Worst Character Death (if any) Lavellan’s clan.

This made me so happy you have no idea Moment:Being able to shut Morrigan down at the well as Lavellan 

Saddest Moment: Seeing everyone inflicted with red Lyrium. 

Favorite Location: Hissing Wastes 100000%

[elfrightsactivist]

4, 11, 23, 35, 47, 70, 96 aaaand 101!

Thank you! :D

4. What was your first Warden (gender/class/race/personality)?

Well, my first one was pretty default. DAO was literally the first videogame I played in its entirety and I completely fucked it up. I went with the default warrior Tabris (I didn’t even make up a name for her, it was still Kallian), was planning on romancing Leliana but then Alistair showed up and foiled my plans. She was pretty adamant about her pride of being elven and would take no shit from anyone, and her playthrough was a complete trainwreck. I accidentally got the mages killed, forgot to kill a dragon and to befriend most of my companions, resulting in pretty much no backstories, murdering Zevran, and letting Alistair die in my place when the archdemon battle came along because K and Morrigan didn’t get along so of course no ritual happened bc it seemed ooc. 

As I said, a complete trainwreck. I don’t even count her as one of my wardens, usually, but I like being honest and it’s time to face my shame.

11. Best Hawke quote?

“Seems like the duke... has fallen from grace B| “ made me groan so badly it deserves a mention, but also “With a name like that, [Corypheus] is bound to go mwa-ha-ha at some point.”

23. Did you give Fenris back to Danarius?

Dear lord, no. Fenris is my fave. I fought tooth and claw to keep him from getting mad at me for being a liberal mage, I wasn’t about to give up on him. Plus, you know. Slavery is wrong. 

35. Who do you want to see return in the next game?

Oh I could talk forever about this. Seeing that the next game is probably going to be set in Tevinter, I’d love some good Fenris / Dorian interactions, preferably with Krem too, just to have the view of all three major Tevene social classes. I’d love to see both the Warden and the Inquisitor at some point, too, and I’d kill for another chance to flirt with Zevran or Isabela. Also, for the sake of all that’s holy, bring back the Dog. 

47. Best antagonist in the series?

I’d have to go with Meredith. She’s like the evil parallel universe Leslie Knope, and it freaks me out. Corypheus and the Archdemon were jokes compared to her; I’ll deal with dark lords and monsters every day, but good luck convincing a segregating, pro-concentration camps fascist with a saviour syndrome that they’re wrong and they do not need to murder innocents and turn everything into red lyrium.

96. Do you use game mods?

Oh, hell yeah. Not many in DA2, just the one that makes Marian run and stand like Garrett instead of being hyper-sexualised. In DAI I’m only using a few for quicker looting and hairstyles and such, just because most aren’t compatible with the DLCs. However, I’ve literally spent the entire week after my surgery replaying DAO just to test all the dozens of new mods I just got. Everything looks so pretty and everyone’s so bi and has such good teeth and all I need is to figure out how the one that makes the dog a permanent companion works.

101. If you could meet your Warden/Hawke/Inquisitor, what would you say?

Warden: If I’m ever 1% as badass as you are I’ll be happy.Hawke: Drinks are on me.Inquisitor: Commanding a huge organisation means you can send others to pick your fucking elfroot, man. Go to the spa with Viv.