#solas headcanons

[bogunicorn]

Inquisition companion coffee orders and how they'd be at a coffee shop, based on the less than a year I spent working at fake starbucks many years ago. In a different order than my last post, just for the hell of it. Some of these are based on real customers that I still remember. I wrote this at 5am when I was high and unable to sleep so keep that in mind if you think I'm wrong. I'm not wrong but you should keep it in mind. H'kay let's go

Josephine: large americano, extra shots, cream and sugar and sometimes a shot of a seasonal flavor if it's a special day. She comes in twice a day, she tips, and the baristas are all trying to figure out how she hasn't had a heart attack yet from having that much caffeine every day. Staff knows her name and likes her.

Dorian: Iced white chocolate mocha. It's the only thing he gets. He will not drink it hot. He will not try a different flavor. He shows up in the morning and orders two, one with ice and one without, and be puts the one without ice in the fridge to drink later. Staff knows him on sight, but they make him state his order every day as if they don't because he doesn't tip.

Varric: regular brewed coffee, but he likes to hang out at the cafe, work on his books, meet with people, etc. He's really nice, he over tips, and sometimes the staff "forgets" to charge him for a refill. He also orders whatever food they're running out of because he figures that means it's popular and therefore good.

Solas: Decaf brewed coffee, and then he puts a disgusting amount of sugar and cream into it. He actually hates coffee and refuses to drink caffeine, but he doesn't come for the drinks, he comes to people watch and do life drawings. He needs the coffee so he has a purchase that can reasonably last him hours before he's expected to spend more money, and hot coffee won't leave condensation on the table and get his paper wet. Staff knows him and their advice to each other is not to ask him questions because he will answer you, at length, in great detail, if it's something he knows about. But he occasionally just puts a couple 20s in the tip jar, so they've decided he's cool but kind of a weird nerd.

Blackwall: Seems like he'd be a "just a NORMAL COFFEE" kind of guy, but he's actually one of the staff's favorite customers. He's some kind of blue collar worker who comes in on the way to work and on the way home, and he gets the same thing every day: regular hot latte in the morning, decaf hot latte at night. He's always there at rush times, but he's polite and he tips even when service is crowded and messy. The baristas start making his coffee when we walks in the door if they notice him, so he rarely has to wait, but he seems flattered and grateful every time.

Sera: Her order is different every time she comes in and it's always something all fucked up and weird. Half the time she just shows them a screenshot on her phone of some complicated meme recipe from TikTok, or she wants whatever technicolor monstrosity frappuccino that's on special. The staff dreads her order, but she also has a habit of getting belligerent with customers who give the staff a hard time, so they're pretty sure Sera is like a part time security guard who demands meme drinks in payment. They're allowed to complain about her if they want, but they'll malicious compliance the fuck out or anyone else who does.

Iron Bull: He doesn't have a single go-to order, but he's nice and likes to ask the staff for recommendations if it's not too busy and lets them test new recipes on him. He always tries the seasonal flavors at least once. Sometimes he comes in with a group of friends who look like trouble on first glance, but Bull pays for them all at once, doesn't let them order blended drinks, and always makes sure they clean up after themselves, so it's okay.

Cullen: Just a NORMAL COFFEE. He's totally overwhelmed by the amount of choices, but this is the closest place to his office and getting out to buy coffee is his excuse to take a break and stretch his legs. The staff knows him and actually responds to "just a normal coffew" because it's too much trouble to interrogate him about which roast or what size cup, because last time he said, "I don't know, something dark? Whatever has the most caffeine in just a regular size to go cup." He's been drinking a medium blonde roast for years and still doesn't know what blonde roast is, save that he thinks he doesn't like it.

Leliana: Two shots of espresso over ice. Leliana had shit to do and she needs that caffeine in her body as fast as possible. The ice is there to keep her from burning her mouth off. She drinks it like it's whiskey and throws out her cup without even breaking stride.

Cole: Year round pumpkin spiced latte. If they're out of the syrup, he gets the cheapest thing on the menu, no add ins, and then doesn't drink it. He rarely comes in on his own; Cole is usually there with a friend and is aware that it's rude to be there without buying, but the pumpkin spice is the only thing he actually likes. He's polite but he creeps out the other customers with his thousand yard stare.

Cassandra: London Fog, but she never remembers what it's called. She drinks it because she wasn't sure and someone recommended it, but the name just will not stick in her head. She orders it as "hot Earl Grey tea with milk", she listens every time they say "okay, so a London Fog", but by the next time she's in she's forgotten. It's not really a big deal, though, she seems pretty overworked. At this point the staff would be sad if she did remember, honestly.

Vivienne: "The Usual". Literally only one barista knows her order, because it's some customized thing that that specific barista made for her once ages ago. Viv knows what's it in but she will not tell you because she doesn't trust anyone but that one barista to make it. If her regular person isn't around, she just gets a hot latte with sugar free vanilla. That one barista also won't tell you what's in it, but that's because Vivienne tips them directly instead of in the jar and they don't want to ruin a good thing.

**also if you like this and think "i'm gonna give this fine person a follow because they're so funny about dragon age", i made a new DA sideblog at @skyholdstarbucks where i'd post anything similar to this in the future

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[armofandruil]

My Warden would join Solas

I think this would be an interesting development for a very specific world state.

At the end of Trespasser, it's said that elves all over Thedas are leaving their homes to join Solas' cause, and I've started to think my elf warden is probably one of them because of the world state I'm playing with.

Elf Warden (I played a Mahariel, but a Tabris or Surana might join Solas too).

Survived the Blight.

Was in a relationship with Alistair.

The Inquisitor left Alistair in the Fade.

(Optional) Inquisitor exiled the wardens from Orlais.

I've always thought that, after being with someone for ten years, and losing them to someone else's war, the Inquisitor would have made a very dangerous enemy when they left Alistair in the Fade. Like, my Mahariel is out for blood when she hears her man is probably dead in the fade.

As for the logistics of the most famed hero in Fereldan deciding to join the baddies... the Warden has BEEN a hero for ten years, and people haven't exactly been greatful always. Especially for an elf Warden, when a Dalish Inquisitor recieves a letter from a Dalish Warden, Mahariel notes feeling out of place in this "world of the shemlen". For me personally, I think they're just about ready to burn it all down, and losing the love of their life would be the last straw.

Furthermore, Solas' goal of stripping down the Veil might offer the Warden a chance to find Alistair, in whatever form he may exist. And I think that is something they would pursue, no matter how desperate an effort it seems.

It would be a cool little detail to find in Dreadwolf in maybe a codex entry or something, but it's such a small detail that would only happen in a very specific world state.

#dragon age #inquisitor #warden #mahariel #surana #tabris #alistair #dreadwolf #solas #theory #headcanon

[thatwavephenomenon]

The concept of Inquisitor Anders (and Justice) is so special to me actually. Everyone agree that everything the "regular" Inquisitor goes through/accomplishes is already mind-blowing. But for Anders to be the Inquisitor? The stakes would be even more impossible.

Anders thought he was going to die for what he had done, but Hawke spared him. After that he has to go on with no plan whatsoever, as best as he can while on the run as one of the most wanted man in Thedas. The only thing that is clear to him is that he has to keep helping the mage rebellion until he is either caught and killed, or until his Calling. All he has is borrowed time. So even as a fugitive, Anders' story is likely already written and over.

And then the Conclave happens, and Anders not only has his eyes glow blue sometimes, but he now has an occasionally green glowy hand as well.

So here he is, Anders the apostate, Anders the Kirkwall Chantry criminal, who has nothing but with *everything* to prove.

Remember. This is the man that gave everything that he had, everything he was to his cause. He fought for *years* in Kirkwall with his clinic, his manifesto, with the Mages Underground and still things worsened, with barely anyone listening to him until he blew the Chantry up. And now he has to convince everyone that he isn't responsible for the explosion at the Conclave? Right, as if his track record would permit that. How could he possibly be able to close the breach in the sky when he was the one who started the war between the templars and the mages in the first place?

The regular Inquisitor already has trouble proving themselves trustworthy at the beginning of DAI, so imagine it now with Anders. People would literally be out for blood. The Chantry would not only discredit the Inquisition as heretics, it would call for his immediate dissolution/destruction. Anders would also try to help all the refugees just like before in Kirkwall, while being the very reason these people lost so much in the first place this time.

Now on to the advisors and companions. How would Leliana, who also walk the path of violence for her cause, who is pro-mages but also had great faith in Justinia, interact with Anders? Even if Cullen has left the templars, could he and Anders even manage to cooperate after everything? Especially considering that Cullen was Meredith's second and the one who dismantled Anders' Mages Underground? How would Josephine and Anders work together to promote their cause, with how Anders must regard nobility after living in Darktown for years or after watching Kirkwall nobles interact with Hawke?

After investigating what happened in Kirkwall, Cassandra would probably be more than wary of Anders. But at the same time in DAI she is among the first ones to believe that the character must be the Herald of Andraste. I imagine that Cassandra would be particularly conflicted on how to treat Anders because of this.

Varric. Anders was his friend. Anders is the one who set Kirkwall on fire. For all that they know each other, things would probably still be tense between them at first. Varric also followed Hawke to see him rise from having barely anything to his name to becoming the Champion of Kirkwall. What would he think about Anders, a companion of the initial protagonist (or even protagonists, if you take into account DA Awakening), when he's now taking a path that seems to lead him towards becoming so much more? Especially considering that in DAI Varric struggles with how to perceive the Inquisitor, having to juggle between seeing the character as his friend (if you have a good relationship with him) and seeing them as an icon, the Herald of Andraste.

Anders and Vivienne would absolutely despise each other and their snark matches would be the stuff of legends. The only reason those two could even work together is if they agree that closing the breach takes priority over everything else.

I imagine that Anders, Justice and Solas would have some interesting conversations about spirits and the Fade while also butting heads on a lot of things. Both would be convinced that they are the authority on these subjects. But perhaps they would learn to eventually concede on some things with time.

I think Sera would really like Anders for his continued dedication towards helping people and his insistance to give up what he has for others. Sera's fear of magic and Anders absolute pro-mages stance would definitely cause more than one row between them however. Not to mention Justice. Their relationship would be one of the most interesting there in my opinion.

Blackwall would also be another greatly interesting character to watch interact with Inquisitor Anders. Anders would be able to tell that Blackwall is bullshitting about being a Warden from the get-go, because he was one and can sense the taint. Those two would definitely have some interesting debates on justice (and with Justice), or talks about how to go on and do good after having committed an atrocious crime. Blackwall's admiration for the Grey Wardens versus Anders "Oh yeah, I was a Warden once, then I just quit" attitude would also result in some great banters I'm sure.

Anders would say to Iron Bull that he is very different from all the other Qunaris that were in Kirkwall, though I don't know how that conversation would go. Iron Bull would also definitely be afraid of Justice. I can see him adressing the question/problem of Anders being an "abomination" quite directly, because he is not comfortable with spirits/demons that are capable of taking over someone's mind, and Anders is a living proof of that fear. Despite this, I like to imagine that Justice would actually grow to respect the Iron Bull in some parts after hearing the Chargers' stories about him and seeing how protective of them Iron Bull is.

Despite their different upbringings, I think Dorian would somewhat remind Anders of himself when we was younger/before he merged with Justice. If Hawke isn't a mage, I can imagine Anders' relief and joy about finally being able to talk to someone about magic normally and openly. They would have conversations about Tevinter, politics, etc. In DAI, the Inquisitor can inspire Dorian and support him in his fight to change Tevinter. With Anders as the Inquisitor, this aspiration for social changes could be even more relevant.

Cole and Anders/Justice interactions would be another cool thing to see. Justice would recognize Cole as a spirit of Compassion right away. Despite their differences as spirits, I could see Justice becoming quite protective of Cole and defending him against people like Cassandra or Vivienne, having an unfortonate amount of experience being treated as a "demon" or "abomination". Cole would also try to help Anders with his guilt of course.

Discovering that Corypheus is their enemy would be less of a "oh it's him again/oh okay this is the villain" moment and become a lot more personal, with the worry that Anders could fall under his control if he is not strong enough.

Meeting Hawke once again in Skyhold would be An Event for sure, espeeecially if Hawke and Anders were (are?) in a romance. I'm letting everyone imagine how that would go with their own Hawke here.

And The Choice in the Fade, you know the one, would be even more heart-wrenching. Particularly if the Warden is someone that Anders knows, like Nathaniel Howe or even the Hero of Ferelden/Warden-Commander.

Bonus: Anders could also meet Fenris by chance during a mission to eliminate some Venatori.

Anyways. I really like the idea of Inquisitor Anders, yes.

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[cumbiazevran]

also okay so these are my interpretations of each of the Pantheon's realm

Elgar'nan — Vengeance, protection and righteous anger. Lord over and under the sun, father of Gods, Magnificent among the rest of them. Lord of War, victory and love which knows no bounds. Bearer of loss. His is the light of the sun and the task of protecting the future of the Elvhen, there where no justice can serve.

Mythal — Justice, protection and wisdom. Lady over and under the moon, who comes and rules the sea, mother of Gods, Magnificent among the rest of them and loved by Elgar'nan. Lady of Strategy, public rejoice and stability. Bearer of growth. Hers is the hope in the night and the task of seeing over all civic life.

Dirthamen — Knowledge, Secrets and Piety*, of the unwavering loyalty and quickest of understandings. Heir to the time of Endless Creation which is to come after the War and, therefore, Heir of Mythal and Elgar'nan. Lord of Serenity and quiet but undying passion, his are the mountains and the stars. Undaunted by Fear and Deceit, all lies and betrayals are abhorrent to him. His is the task to record all history.

*Not to be mistaken with solidarity between peoples.

Falon'din — Time and death. The one untouched by Blight, who cannot be tainted by the Void. Scryer of the futures of Elvhenan because only he knows the weight of time involved in their becoming. Shepard of the Dead. Considered the Eldest in merit of the children of Elgar'nan and Mythal, first of the children to bear a realm. He's the only Creator/Evanuris who can actually understand and feel the passing of time. Because of this, he is owed reverence.

Sylaise — Creativity, diplomacy and peace. Lady of Fire and Home, who reminds of the importance of temperance in one's endeavours. She who gave the Elvhen the gift of creating beauty for beauty's sake. Lady of mourning, as she bears all that for war is lost. Hers are the arts, the gift of gab and of medicine, which she rules over with her brother Dirthamen, Heir of the Elvhen. Her is the task of peaceful resolution of disputes.

June — Resourcefulness, material creation, craftsmanship, commerce and mastery over one's actions. Giver of joy and kindness, pillar of peace as there cannot be peace in lacking, protector of quartermasters and workers alike, to whom nothing is impossible. Husband of Sylaise. His is the task of invention, as he bears the weight of curiosity and love which asks for nothing in return.

Andruil — Fortune, chances, sacrifice, births and rot. Lady of the Hunt and of Survival. Master of swiftness and over-looker of Oaths — to swear on her name and not complete the task is to invite bad luck to the oath-breaker. Lady of resolute action, who is predator and prey. Thematically, she is the most opposed to Sylaise.

Ghilan'nain — Dire circumstances, guidance, overcoming obstacles and navigation. Lady of crossroads and pathways, hers are the river-ways and trails. Protector of trailblazers and patroness of the inevitability of choice. Most beloved by Andruil. Bearer of travelling, and therefore, of yearning, distances, but also of discovery.

Fen'Harel — Deception, lies, illusions, missed opportunities and trickery. The compass to what is Not. Teacher of bitter lessons. Lord of Lost Youth, false hopes and exile. Bearer of Guilt and the cost of Pride. He is an omen of danger and is drawn by fear. Thematically, most opposed to Dirthamen.

#dragon age #dragon age meta #dragon age headcanon #dalish hcs #dalish elf #dragon age elves #the evanuris #worldbuilding.exe #elgar'nan #mythal #dirthamen #falon'din #sylaise #june #andruil #solas #fen'harel

[demigoddessqueens]

oh i got one. Dragon age with Solas, Cassandra, Varric, Cullen, Josephine, Leliana, iron bull, and Sera.

Where their inquisitor!S/O has a identical twin to the point it's uncanny. And when said twin came for a surprise visit, they both decided to prank everyone by appearing in separate places so it would look like the inquisitor was in two different places at once. How long did it take before they realize that there were two of them.

Hahahaha! I love it 🤣 Twin shenanigans

Solas - he’s not so easily tricked, but finds you and your twin’s antics humorously endearing

Cassandra - she was surprised at first but after the few times you two prank her, she’s all like “ok haha 😒 very funny”

Varric - he thought he noticed something was different at first, but caught on pretty quick when the three of you had a good laugh over it

Cullen - you’re going to give him a heart attack!! But now he’s double thinking everything like “was that then I kissed or their twin?”

Josephine - takes her a bit of a while but she started picking up on it, with the little mannerisms here and there. Surprised when she figures it out but excited to meet your twin!

Leliana - busy AF so she gets frazzled about it at first, “wait you were there?” “Now you’re here?!”, until you reveal to her it’s your twin. “Oh it’s so nice to finally meet you! I’ve heard so much!”

Iron Bull - he’s perceptive about these things so he also figures it out three of you have a good laugh about the pranks you’ve all pulled in the past

Sera - oh she’s loving this!! Finally two more people who can be her prank buddies in Sky Hold

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[isobellenoire]

Solas is Neurodiverse.

This is of course my opinion, don't invalidate me, if you find comfort in this character then I'm glad, join the party!

• Info dumping (You boost his approval by asking him about magic & the fade... and oh my world does he have a lot to say about it!)

• Strong sense of justice... freeing the slaves, wanting to right wrongs. He feels so strongly about injustice, especially when he can sympathise (mages & elves) a strong sense of social justice is often linked with ND people because we are marginalised, mistreated and ridiculed. I can often get angry, irate and depressed when there's injustice in the world and for a lot of my ND friends it's the same.

• Likes to be alone (he still has friends who are spirits, but he doesn't actively seek out companionship with people) prefers his own company. (Hermit tarot... come on! I'm crying in INTP/INTJ here)

• Always reading, writing, he even paints a whole ass mural on the walls as skyhold in a short burst of time, hyperfocus/hyperfixation.

• Comes across as blunt. I've been told I'm blunt so many times it's infuriating when I don't mean to be, I'm just firm in what I know to be true and will say it without dancing around the matter.

• Speaks 'strangely' in a poetic rhythm. While not an exclusive trait, given everything else it holds merit.

• He does have a great deal of empathy if you romance him/get to know him, but on a surface level he seems distant because he doesn't open up personally! It takes a LOT to crack that egg. I'm 4 years into a committed relationship and I still get told I don't open up enough when I'm struggling with emotions because I keep them internalised... probably a trauma response but in Solas' case... yeah, definitely a trauma response.

• Comes across argumentative when talking about stuff to which the group (Dorian especially during party banter) will ask if he's upset with them, and he says he isn't. ND people are always stuffed in the 'uncanny valley' and seen as outsiders, or stand-offish... we're just not very good with social nuances in terms of delivery, but are deeply self aware of that and prefer to observe, and I argue Solas is incredibly self aware. (Knows when he is being 'selfish' or 'foolish')

• Incredibly knowledgeable on a lot because he's intensively researched it, has to know everything about that subject and becomes deeply immersed in it.

• He never lied about anytning, he just didn't throw it out there... Autistic people can lie you know... however not once did he lie, he just kept his secrets hidden, that's very different to lying. Lying wild be 'Are you Fen'Harel'?... 'No' I've kept secrets from people for a long ass time to spare their feelings and my own self interest. (Not as bad as it sounds ahah! Just an example)

• History nerd... C'mon most of us have a favourite time period that isn't this one...

• I mentioned the paintings, he's also an artist, as well as a dreamer. A lot of us have infiltrated science or the arts... or both! Most of the world's leading scientists and artists are ND. He probably has an idetic memory.

I have more if people care to hear it, but in my opinion and based on my own personal experience being AuDHD, I'd say he is. I resonate with his character more deeply than the others because no ND person is alike and we all have our own personal struggles/wins.

A similar example in media to Solas would be (and hear me out ahah) Walter White (minus the drugs) but intelligence and the way he speaks to others, hides stuff from people (and assumes an alias to seperate himself) I definitely see WW as Autistic. So why not Solas?

Can we please stop infantalizing ASD, and applying the manic pixie lense to it, there's so much more to it that just 'quirky'. Cole is practically confirmed, people have debated Sera being ADHD, but also they are painted with a similar 'childish' brush.

Thanks for coming to my ted talk ahah.

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[ladyofc]

My fucked up headcanon for Solas is that he invented summoning circles so that Mythal could summon him to a physical body which means his personal quest All New Faded For Her is his fault :)

#dragon age #solas #fen'harel #dragon age inquisition #dai #da headcanon #da meta #dragon age meta

[noobsydraws]

I have this headcanon where Dalish have this thing where they lean their forehead against each other's when someone is really upset. And Myrra is teaching that to Solas when he is caught in some really horrible flashbacks and he returns the gesture when she reaches her breaking point later.

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[yanderesbeloveddarling]

Do you have any Yandere Solas headcanons?

Ahh absolutely! I won't be as creative as I would like to because I didn't play Inquisition in so long. I'm sorry.🩷But I love him and I'm glad you asked! Sorry it's been ages, I had a lot going on. I hope you're still here.

I thought of a yandere Solas before! "A talented dreamer can shape the Fade and affect the dreams of sleeping people, killing or driving them mad." Think about all the dirty things that could happen. And the way he would haunt your admirers.

Note: I accidentally posted this while it was a draft and privated afterward.

Yandere Solas headcanons

stalking, possessiveness, non-con, kidnapping

Dreams:

Naturally, he can navigate this world far better than you ever could, and you would have no idea of his visits, of the hours he spends watching you. Would you even know if he played with your mind? If he reached closer than he allows himself in the material world? Maybe he even liked to have you so unaware, unable to fight back.

Just as he can never get you out of his head, he would not let you forget about him. Even after leaving you, he would have you dream of him every night. Do you deny yourself sleep for it? Or do you embrace your slumbers for a glimpse of him? His hunger is not sated by a mere glance at you, but he can't have you remembering those moments yet. But if you wake up in the middle of the night, hot and bothered, needing something to fill you, there's probably a reason for that.

You may call him selfish, he would not protest to that, but he wouldn't change himself for it. If you ever tried to move on, or if anybody had their eyes on you, he would know. One night is all he needs to fix that. - You can't have a peaceful sleep if you dare think of anybody else but him. He would burn images in your mind, of what you could have instead. He would have you plead for a real touch, beg for a release. But you wouldn't deserve that. He just has to make sure he ruins you till all you can think of is him. - Whoever thinks they can find a place in your heart would have the worst nightmares of their life, if they can even awaken from it. No matter how much they liked or loved you before, they would not be able to fight against what they experienced. And if they ever did, Solas would find a way to make sure they won't wake up from it the next time.

Kidnapping:

You may have parted ways, but it doesn't have to stay that way. He doesn't have to be fulfilled with dreams of you when he can just have you. Whether he sticks to his path or change his goals, he will make sure you're by his side for it.

He would find ways to keep you busy, enjoy it as your assertive protests slowly turn into whimpers in his ears, break you down until your love for him overpowers anything else.

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[andrastes-strap-on]

The Inquisition Rides A Dragon

Cassandra: my god. She effortlessly glides that beast through the sky. You can’t even ride a horse that well. You have no idea she’s screaming in her mind

Cullen: takes a while to get on, and manages a good while before the dragon purposely shakes him off. Don’t worry, he lives

Varric: refuses. Busy watching Cullen fall off from his deck chair, drink in hand, sunglasses on

Solas: confidence is peaking. Instantly falls off

Cole: he hasn’t climbed on yet. Wait is he… talking to the dragon? Is he befriending the dragon? Oh. He appears to be going for a walk with the dragon to discuss dreams and fears… you didn’t know the dragon had those

Dorian: too busy tryna look seductive on the dragon’s back that when take off comes he is left behind

Iron Bull: cums instantly

Josephine: too timid and scared to get on the dragon. Needs encouragement. Eventually they take off and she immediately goes to burn down a village. She had her reasons… you think

Sera: talks big game. Dragon kicks her in the face. Hospitalised for a week. Insists she won that fight

Leliana: uses this time when everyone’s distracted by dragon riding to have a little self care

Vivienne: organised the self care. Dragons are so vulgar

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[bogunicorn]

i'm bored so it's time to throw rocks*, here are the types of reality tv/game shows i think the inquisition companions would watch

cassandra would watch one of those romance ones, like too hot to handle or love is blind, and get really, really invested. she's active on the reddits for her favorite shows. all of the cheesy, painfully heterosexual-but-strangely-sanitized reality TV horniness works well on her, she's the intended audience 100%. she's genuinely sad about it when couples break up after the show ends.

varric likes interpersonal dramas and gossip and backstabbing, he watches the vh1 dating shows. he knows most of it is fake, but that's what he likes about it, and he appreciates the classics. anything with "of love" in it, he loves it, he's there. he thinks newer shows work too hard to convince people they're actually real because he thinks embracing the fakeness makes it more fun.

solas has been watching reality tv since the OG: survivor. he's seen every season. he has very strong opinions about play strategies and a personal ranking of the best players of all time just ready to go if you just ask. he's convinced he would win if he was on it, but deep deep down he knows he would never get the votes to win at the end because he'd be seen as a villain and won't apply.

vivienne thinks she's above this kind of garbage tv, but she actually really likes the masked singer. she's pretty good at guessing the celebrities, but she doesn't put much effort into guessing after a point. she's in it entirely to relax and quietly fantasize about being on it herself, because so much of her life is about playing games of intrigue and survival and perception. she records the episodes and skips most of the judging because she doesn't think the judges are funny and gets annoyed when they make stupid guesses.

sera likes the obstacle course-type shows like wipeout and the floor is lava. anything where people have to come up with creative solutions and also might get hit with a giant thing made of foam and get smacked around like a rag doll. sera has been trying to convince people to team up with her and apply for this type of show for ages and it never works out. she also likes the really weird off-brand ones that only ever get one season, like who wants to be a superhero or opposite worlds.

blackwall likes the circle. he always quietly roots for the catfish. no reason.

iron bull is a drag race superfan. come on, one of them had to be. he's been watching since the season 1 vaseline filter days. he approaches each new season with the masculine seriousness of a suburban dad planning a fantasy sports lineup and correctly predicts every winner three episodes in. he would absolutely volunteer for a makeover episode if he could. his favorite queens are usually the pageant queens; he likes the sparkly ones, and the pageant queens always end up covered in rhinestones.

dorian loves innovation and being judgy, so he loves shark tank and anything similar. he enjoys episodes with absolutely terrible inventions just as much as the good ones, and is the kind of viewer who actually will go ahead and buy something he saw on the show -- including the really stupid ones, because he gives them to his friends as joke gifts.

cole watches those shows that are equal parts talent competition and sappy backstories, like american idol, x-factor, the voice, stuff like that. he always cries a little when someone does a ballad. he never votes because he can never decide who deserves to win the most, and he doesn't watch the results shows because they make him too sad.

cullen watches HGTV and gets belligerent if you point out that house hunters is fake. unclear if that's because he thinks you're being a wet blanket or because it was news to him and he doesn't want to admit it.

josephine likes strategy and competition, but the grime, physical danger, and "eat this gross thing" challenges of survivor aren't fun to her. instead, she's really into big brother. josephine is convinced that she would win big brother if she was ever on it, and she's correct, but she can't take the time off work.

leliana is an OG ANTM fan. she'll dabble in other shows that center on makeup and fashion, but she always ends up going back to the classics and the older seasons, as she feels like the current era of ANTM is too gimmicky and self-aware. the human rights violations are allowed if they make good TV.

*this is for fun don't actually throw things at me please

**also if you like this and think "i'm gonna give this fine person a follow because they're so funny about dragon age", i made a new DA sideblog at @skyholdstarbucks where i'd post anything similar to this in the future

#bog post #dragon age #dai #disclaimer that this is jokes it's jokes it's not serious #i love all my children equally #cole #solas #dorian pavus #cassandra pentaghast #blackwall #leliana #josephine montilyet #cullen rutherford #the iron bull #sera #varric tethras #blackwall's is shortest because it's funny not because i dislike him #i like him so much i gave him the best joke #don't @ me #da headcanons

[dovahbeeotch]

Solavellan HC

Lavellan knows Solas is being deceptive about something after the well of sorrows.

During this quest we get to see Solas struggle— AND I MEAN STRUGGLE— to allow Morrigan’s speculations to go uncorrected. It’s driving him insane and it’s obvious he knows more than he’s saying!

So you may be thinking— it’s not that weird, egg boy is autistic as shit and history is his special interest, of course he has to correct Morrigan!

And I would say— yes exactly… save one bone-chilling detail: the lack of info-dumping.

Solas should be ECSTATIC in that temple. He should be sharing all the knowledge he has on everything there (as he does on most every topic). He should be translating every word of that wall Morrigan “couldn’t” translate proudly.

But no, instead of educating (which is probably his favourite thing to do besides Lavellan’s ass) he actively REFUSES TO SHARE HIS KNOWLEDGE. This is a massive deviation in behaviour and Lavellan clocks it. Varric, Viv and Bull probably would too.

Immediately after he’s like: lmao i gotta tell her

#solavallen #dragon age #solas #lavellan #headcanon

[beastofmoss]

My boyfriend n I were discussing video games and the DAI companions and their reaction.

Varric would play survival games with Hawke, but he pretends to be bad at it to mess with Hawke. Surprisingly god-tier at shooters.

Cassandra wouldn't play video games, but will play cookie clicker on her phone.

Solas pretends not to play video games, but has beat every level of candy crush and it's very embarrassing.

Cole would like life simulations or farming game (sims to animal crossing), although he does stream and is one of those chill streamers you come across.

Dorian would play cod, mostly to destress from his modern day magic-science job

#I DIDNT MEAN TO POST THIS??? HUH?? #anyway #dai #da #da headcanons #dai headcanons #varric tethras #dorian pavus #solas #cassandra pentaghast #cole #cole da

[ell-vellan]

I know it's a function of the game to let the player take back a choice they didn't want to necessarily make to initiate a romance, but I find it narratively interesting to think about a Lavellan that immediately agrees with Solas that yes, their kiss in the Fade was ill-advised and a relationship was not a good idea. He’s hesitant, but obviously he let himself go for a few minutes there, and now he’s back in reality where this should definitely not happen. I like to think about a Lavellan that would read that as “okay, he’s not actually interested” and back off.

Solas, who tried to do the right thing and pull away from a growing and very surprising affection for this person that he didn't -- and shouldn't! -- even really consider a person, patting himself on the back when he successfully puts her off pursuing him, even when a little gnawing ache wears at him at the same time. But it’s a small pain, in the long life he’s lived, in the grand scheme of things, and he has to stay focused on his ultimate goal. 

And this Lavellan, hurt by his insinuation that her affection is unwelcome, hides it by agreeing to keep things professional. They shake hands and continue as friends.

But Solas continues to pine in private.

Fighting beside a person he plans to betray to save a world he knows he is going to end. Growing in surprised admiration of her abilities and her Dalish ways, misinformed and simplistic as they may be, but still valuable and precious. Letting her open his eyes, with small and mundane moments of beauty, to the value of this world -- which he has to push pointedly away, time and time again.

Seeing the way the world starts to respond and change in response to her choices. Becoming the most powerful elf in generations, possibly with the ability to fix more than the Breach. She listens to him, surprises him, helps him in ways he never expects.

I love imagining them growing close as friends but only that. Lavellan keeping that careful line he'd drawn, at his request, and being respectful of it. Ignoring any attraction she might once have had, because it wasn’t reciprocated. 

All the while he's growing more secretly more obsessed with her, painting her story in his rotunda, his constant daily thoughts filled with her and what he must do to her. Watching her grow closer to another, and having to sit by while she falls in love with someone else. Smiling tightly, all the while.

And burning up inside while thinking more and more about that one kiss in the Fade. What he turned down. What could have been, if he'd only let himself have her. Letting it taunt him in the dark hours of the night, while he proceeds with coldly destroying everything she holds dear. 

Turning her down may have made it easier to face the shattered anguish of betrayal in her eyes when he had to reveal his true nature and walk away, knowing he hadn’t let her fall in love with him. He contents himself that at least he spared her that much, but it didn’t make walking away easier for him. 

He knew she’d chase him, once she knew. Try to stop him. He’d learned that was who she was -- someone who would always try to save those she cared about, stand against any evil that would threaten the world. 

He’d become that evil. 

This way, at least, she could pursue him without love getting in her way. 

If love wouldn’t stop him, it shouldn’t stop her, either. 

#dragon age #dragon age inquisition #Solavallen #solas #dragon age meta #solasmance #lol this got away from me #but i've been thinking about it so much #unrequited love solas #mutual pining solas #angst #does this even make sense who knows #my headcanon world state is a solas who loved Lavellan from afar while she romanced someone else #my posts

[anna-the-undertaker]

I was listening to My Love Will Never Die by AG & Claire Wyndham and couldn't NOT imagine Solas and Lavellan, so i did the only sensible thing and wrote the song out in elvish to hurt myself even more.

Lavellan:

Ma'lath, ma'lath (my love, my love)

Ma tel'geal lath (my fearless love)

Ar tel'ne dirth dar'eth (I will not say goodbye)

Manen nuva taremah (sea may rise)

Tarasyl nuva laiemah (sky may fall)

Ma lath tel'ne dina (my love will never die)

Dara fra, dara fra (go on, go on)

Vira rogasha fra (go bravely on)

Sule din'an shiral (into deaths journey)

Emathe ma syl (hold my breath)

Sule mar vegara (until your return)

Ma lath tel'ne dina (my love will never die)

Solas:

Ma vhenan, ma vhenan (my heart, my heart)

Ma telsylmanal vhenan (my drownig heart)

E ga numin ar irlahna (oh all the tears I cry)

E ar nuva numa bellanaris (oh I may weep forevermore)

Ma lath tel'ne dina (my love will never die)

Lavellan:

Ma'lath, ma'lath (my love, my love)

Ma felasilor lath (my foolish love)

Ar tel'ne dirth dar'eth (I will not say goodbye)

Manen nuva taremah (sea may rise)

Tarasyl nuva laiemah (sky may fall)

Ma lath tel'ne dina (my love will never die)

Both:

Manen jutara (sea will rise)

Tarasyl julaia (sky will fall)

El lath tel'ne dina (our love will never die)

El lath tel'ne dina (our love will never die)

#dragon age #dragon age inquisition #dragon age headcanon #dragon age solas #fen'harel #solavellan hell #solas dread wolf #da solas #sollavellan #lavellan #the dread wolf rises

[demigoddessqueens]

Hello, I was wondering a request something with Dragon age.

It's about Cassandra, Vivianne, Cullen, Leliana, Solas, Varric, and Cole. Where they find out that their human Inquisitor S/O is a Umbran witch and has been around for multiple centuries.

Sure thing!

Cassandra - can she trust you? Does she want to trust you? The very idea of something being “dark magic”, yet here you are still genuinely loving with her

Vivienne - once you inform her of your heritage and magic, she’s understanding as one can be, knowing the ins and outs you’ve had to maneuver to get where you are

Cullen - honestly, he’s caught at a crossroads. Can he trust you and your magic, or was this an elaborate scheme for ulterior motives?

Leliana - might feel a bit distant from you, given her role and line of work. Are you meant to be together or at odds with each other?

Solas - feels closer to you than before. He feels like he can tell you his true identity as well, but are your goals aligned with his?

Cole - sweet as he is, Cole may feel a bit apprehensive in trusting you considering you’ve kept this secret

Varric - magic this, magic that. He’s already gone through enough at Kirkwall. He just hopes this doesn’t take you away from him.

#dragon age #inbox request #my writing #headcanons #dragon age inquistion #cullen rutherford #dragon age x reader #varric tethras #solas x inquisitor #vivienne dragon age #cole dragon age #leliana dragon age #cassandra x reader #cassandra dragon age #dai