#and he can easily be slotted into a warlock since in his own canon he made an 'agreement' with

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currently taking -1hp psychic damage from hyperfixation

#okay to reblog #i fully did this to myself i just didnt realize how thoroughly i've painted myself into a corner #i started a durge playthrough of bg3 but since i had have two saves (mercury my solo + shrike who is co-op) #i decided i would use an existing oc i've written for for 13 years #seems logical - i already have his personality and a basic idea of how he'd deal with the durge's tendencies #since in his own canon he struggles in a similar way of not totally being in control of his actions #and has become a puppet to a being that wants to steal his mind to cause discord + strife #and he can easily be slotted into a warlock since in his own canon he made an 'agreement' with #well basically one of the gods of the land for protection #also part of my choice to use him in my third playthrough was pettiness for astarion also having curly white hair #because they unfortunately look similar and i have to live with that #but yknow whatever i was like this is a low commitment playthrough just to explore the durge storyline #and it's easier to use Silent here since his own existing story already has keynotes that would probably overlap #BUT THE PROBLEM IS #IM DRIVING MYSELF INSANE #i need locked in a room with a giant conspiracy board #i cant even share my thoughts because i'd have to first explain who Silent is and what his deal is in canon #and then from there I'd be able to talk about the parallels or the way some of the stuff that's happened in bg3 has already fucked him up #like what was i honestly expecting when i made this choice #i don't know how or why i Thought using one of my longest existing ocs would mean i could get through this playthrough low effort #i have cursed myself to be thinking about it x2 as often because it's both the game im obsessed with and my main mascot Silent #and the worst part is i keep violently swinging from thinking about Silent in bg3 to Silent just In General #so I simultaneously need to see and do things with him in this new setting while dying to tell everyone about him in his natural setting #i'm dying #silent speaks #yes i'm called Silent and he's also called Silent #no he's not a persona/self insert it's like a branding thing

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hey its another character quesntionnaire

1) What is their full name, and does it have any special relevance? Alternatively, what nicknames do they have?

Theo Lavellan. It doesn’t particularly have any special meaning, but his last name obvs speaks to his Dragon Age origins, since he was my Inquisitor. The only ‘nickname’ of sorts he has is just his last name (which. he hates. but has said nothing about), otherwise Shouri calls him ‘gremlin’, ‘goblin’, and ‘little shit’ with all the affection in the world.

2) What hobby would they like to be good at?

I think Theo would want to be good at cooking? Cooking is one of those skills that’s more a necessity than anything when you’re a nomad, but now that he’s kind of settled into one place I think he’d want to refresh and expand upon those skills.

3) If they played dnd what race and class would they pick?

I think Theo would still be a warlock, and he’d probably pick a tiefling or aasimar or something otherwise kind of edgy and goth. This is in the context of modern life where he doesn’t necessarily have the same experiences though. His canon self would prob be an elf fighter bc he’s boring.

4) If they could go back in time and change one thing, what would they change?

It’s hard, because there’s a lot of things Theo would want to do over. I think above all else, without fucking with timelines too much, he’d want to have linked with Shouri sooner, and before Jericho came into their lives. Maybe then Shouri would’ve at least stayed with him when they got out, and they could’ve healed with each other. IDK how well adjusted Shouri would be, but I think Theo would be in slightly better shape having had someone with him during his recovery.

5) What is their favourite weapon to wield?

A bow, above all things. He’s gotten comfortable with staves though and he’s not afraid to whack a man with it.

6) If you could behove them one magical item, what would you give them?

Rod of the Pact Keeper please, preferably the very rare version. “While holding this rod, you gain a bonus to spell attack rolls and to the saving throw DCs of your warlock spells. The bonus is determined by the rod’s rarity. In addition, you can regain 1 warlock spell slot as an action while holding the rod. You can’t use this property again until you finish a long rest.”

7) If they didn’t have to adventure, would they stop?

I think so, yeah. Theo would very much like to just get married to Shouri and then settle on a farm somewhere so they can live out the rest of their days in peace and comfort. He really doesn’t want a lot.

8) What do they look for in a platonic or romantic partner?

In a romantic partner, Theo just wants somebody who will be there for him and help him through his traumas, and is gentle with him. He’s got a lot of pent up anger and sadness and resentment and anybody who can push through that to his soft core will be vastly rewarded and find an undyingly loyal and loving partner.

9) Do they trust easily?

Noooo, not anymore. I’d say Theo used to be cautiously optimistic in terms of trust in the past, but he’s extremely closed off now. It’s hard for him to trust people before they’ve shown themselves to be good and honest, and it’s incredibly hard to mend that trust when broken.

10) What is their favourite colour?

Brown. It’s the color of trees, rich soil, and Shouri’s eyes and hair.

11) Diplomatic or aggressive?

Theo can be diplomatic. When he wants to. Really. He was training to be his clan’s leader, he knows how to be diplomatic. He just has no patience for it, so he tends to take an aggressive approach.

12) They get arrested, and thrown in jail, how do they escape?

Dimension Door/Blink/Invisibility are all great spells. His stealth isn’t the greatest so Dimension Door and Blink are probably his best bets.

13) Would they leave their party for any reason?

If he felt unwanted, or if he felt like he couldn’t offer them more, or if he had the chance to settle down with Shouri with no immediate obligations to anybody.

14) If they could own any creature as a pet, what would they have?

He has his familiar that’s mostly a cat, I think he’s fine with his immortal cat vs an actual living one that could die.

15) How have you influenced your characters personality?

Theo’s BPD is def from me, and his impatience is definitely from me.

16) Do they have any tattoos? If so what? If not, do you think they would get one in the future?

They’re tattoos sooooooort of? But he has marks of adulthood on his body and it’s basically everywhere.

17) Where would they like to be in ten years time?

Hopefully married, settled on a farm, and maybe with a kid or two.

18) What genre of music would they be into?

Probably a lot of rock and metal and punk.

19) What would be the worst thing someone could say to them?

“I don’t love you.” “I don’t want you.” “You’re annoying.” “You’re too much.” “You’re weak.” “You’re useless.” There’s a lot, but it’s all kind of in the same vein of abandonment.

#dnd stuff #theo lavellan