Just cos Manfred looks so cute. Based on this post here.
Something that always makes me point at screen about Solas saying walking through a world of tranquil, is that the comparison isn't a one to one and he even admits that he was wrong for it.
But it makes me think about all the spirit theories when it comes to an unveiled world. How everyone is basically severed from themselves in a sense. Everyone used to have a connection to their spirit and therefore everyone could do magic. The reason why elves (modern) produce less and less mages is because the more you reproduce the more you become physical.
Solas talks and talks in a romance about seeing Lavellan's spirit, we don't know exactly what that is but they have given us a lot of hints about it. Specifically with the one person you wouldn't think, Varric.
When talking about being the Herald and what the people see, he says on some effect of
"The only Hope they have is you."
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I mean what else other than a Hope spirit would get religious people to sing after their holy town was destroyed.
Hope would be able to stop Leliana from killing a man that might be valuable later, Hope would get her to move on from Justina.
Hope would be able to help Cassandra rebuild the Seekers, help her see the path as divine.
Hope would make it possible for Dorian to reconcile with his father AND inspire him to go back to Tevinter with the ideals of the Inquisitor.
Hope would be able to forgive Thom and help him redeem himself because we saw the hints of how good he tried to be.
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And to really nail in the point, Hope would be able to show an Ancient Pride spirit that the world is real. That no, this isn't a world of tranquil and that a romance and hell even a friendship almost made him completely drop everything because he loved his friends.
And as Cole says about the Inquisitor:
"You're too bright. Like counting birds against the sun. The mark makes you more. But past it... [the part that changes due to origin] And past that, the weight of all on you. All the hopes you carry, fears you fight. You are theirs.
If Solas and Varric really are our only two advisers, I can't wait for the sequel to the Cole Custody Battle playing out through every single one of Rook's choices.
Alfred (looking hot as fuck) in 2x05
Here's one for my fellow Alfred girlies
@thedarknone, @kingslionheart, @king-alfred, @hikaruchen, @volvaaslaug
they look like ex boyfriends who just broke up bc robby was afraid someone would find out. then they go to prom with girls who they have no interest in and when they find each other at the party. robby regrets it and miguel dares him to come closer and kiss him in front of all these people.
i am such a big fan of lavellan and solas kissing & touching non stop but i am also an advocate for touch starved solas who felt his hand around her wrist once time and simply couldn't handle the possibility of touching another person again.
the YEARNING. the desperation, the sick, twisted hunger at the bottom of his stomach just thinking about the warmth of lavellan's skin. He's so steadfast in his conviction i think the only reason they DID kiss was because it was the fade. I think Solas purposefully tried to avoid touching anyone, especially lavellan, because it's one more affirmation that the world around him is real and this isn't a dream. He can't give himself an inch because he will take a mile. It's like when you haven't eaten for so long that the idea of food makes you nauseous. He shakes and shivers just at the graze of her armour. AGH
the idea that he loves her so badly that just the thought of her touch sends him weak enough to isolate himself physically makes me want to curl up and kick my feet.
Fingers crossed for the return of Hawke style badassery with Rook 🤞
These are the cosmetic items you can get with the Dragon Age: The Veilguard Deluxe edition, I've noted down the couple of referenes, easter eggs if you will, as well as translation of any elven words.
6 Weapon Appearances For Rook
Stave of the Fallen Kingdom
Bow of the Fallen Kingdom
Spellblade of the Fallen Kingdom
Blades of the Fallen Kingdom
Aegis of the Fallen Kingdom & Sword of the Fallen Kingdom (Aegis means protection)
Maul of the Fallen Kingdom
1 Warrior Armor Set Appearance For Rook
Armor of Bellanaris (Bellanaris means 'eternity' in elven.)
Ghellara Helm
1 Mage Armor Set Appearance For Rook
Revas Robes (Revas means 'freedom' in elven.)
Circlet of Awe
1 Rogue Armor Set Appearance For Rook
Harellan's Bolts (This translates to "Traitor to one's kin" according to the Rebel God codex. So "Traitor to one's kin's Bolts")
Katriel's False Face (Katriel, for those who don't know was King Maric Theirin's first love that Loghain lied (by omission) to him about and convinced him to kill. She has light gloves in dao called Katriel's Grasp.)
7 Weapon & 7 Armor Set Appearances For Companions
Bellara's Nerve
Ringlet of Sorrow
Davrin's Resolve
Plate of the High Constable & Beacon Edge
Emmrich's Mystique
Staff of Incessant Gaze
Harding's Focus
Sunderbow
Lucanis's Gall
Heartpiercer
Neve's Fervor
Cat's Eye
Taash's Might
Grief