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Post by morir_a_solas on Jun 22, 2017 4:10:10 GMT
Actually I like the Drasca idea. I doubt that very many Orlesians would be aware of the history of the Drasca, so it would appeal to Solas to wear something that honoured a rebellion against Orlais and laughing inwardly at their ignorance of the symbol. It's funny but I was offended on his behalf that he was called a mere manservant but in hindsight I can see how he would be amused by it considering who he really is. I could almost see him thinking "I fought mage gods who would eat you for breakfast, so sneer all you wish, when I drop the Veil the last laugh will be mine". I mean it is hardly surprising he found all their plotting and intrigue entertaining considering how futile it all is in view of his own plans. I would not be surprised if he told them himself that's who he was just to be more inconspicuous and hide in plain sight
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Post by midnight tea on Jun 22, 2017 4:23:40 GMT
Actually I like the Drasca idea. I doubt that very many Orlesians would be aware of the history of the Drasca, so it would appeal to Solas to wear something that honoured a rebellion against Orlais and laughing inwardly at their ignorance of the symbol. It's funny but I was offended on his behalf that he was called a mere manservant but in hindsight I can see how he would be amused by it considering who he really is. I could almost see him thinking "I fought mage gods who would eat you for breakfast, so sneer all you wish, when I drop the Veil the last laugh will be mine". I mean it is hardly surprising he found all their plotting and intrigue entertaining considering how futile it all is in view of his own plans. I would not be surprised if he told them himself that's who he was just to be more inconspicuous and hide in plain sight Yep. That's sort of his thing.
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Post by ninaskye on Jun 23, 2017 9:22:53 GMT
I don't know if this has been discussed before, but what do you all think of Solas romancing a non-Lavellan Quizzie? I know there are some people who are completely against it (I've ran across a few on Tumblr), but what if, like Cullen, Solas could have been romanced by both an Elf and a Human? For me, personally, I could see it happening. Granted, a non-elf (let's go with human for now) might have to work harder to gain his trust, but I personally think it could have provided some interesting story opportunities. Solas would have probably found it easy to fall for my human Quizzie, since she pretty friendly to everyone, a mage, and was genuinely interested in his research on the Fade. And we all know Solas loves the sound of his own voice.
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Post by Sifr on Jun 23, 2017 13:02:18 GMT
I don't know if this has been discussed before, but what do you all think of Solas romancing a non-Lavellan Quizzie? I know there are some people who are completely against it (I've ran across a few on Tumblr), but what if, like Cullen, Solas could have been romanced by both an Elf and a Human? For me, personally, I could see it happening. Granted, a non-elf (let's go with human for now) might have to work harder to gain his trust, but I personally think it could have provided some interesting story opportunities. Solas would have probably found it easy to fall for my human Quizzie, since she pretty friendly to everyone, a mage, and was genuinely interested in his research on the Fade. And we all know Solas loves the sound of his own voice. I've actually been reading a fanfic on AO3 recently that pairs Solas with an Avvar Inquisitor. I wasn't sure about the elf/non-elf pairing at first, but it works surprisingly well. The Avvar do have one of the closest and symbiotic relationships with Spirits out of any group in Thedas we've encountered, so it's understandable why Solas might find himself gravitating towards someone who shares such a similar viewpoint. I don't usually recommend fanfics, but this one caught me off-guard by how good it was. It's " Tell it from the Mountain" for anyone who's interested, not sure if the author frequents the BSN or not, but kudos to them if they do for such an engaging read.
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Post by midnight tea on Jun 23, 2017 13:44:40 GMT
I don't know if this has been discussed before, but what do you all think of Solas romancing a non-Lavellan Quizzie? I know there are some people who are completely against it (I've ran across a few on Tumblr), but what if, like Cullen, Solas could have been romanced by both an Elf and a Human? For me, personally, I could see it happening. Granted, a non-elf (let's go with human for now) might have to work harder to gain his trust, but I personally think it could have provided some interesting story opportunities. Solas would have probably found it easy to fall for my human Quizzie, since she pretty friendly to everyone, a mage, and was genuinely interested in his research on the Fade. And we all know Solas loves the sound of his own voice. I generally don't really mind what pairings people headcanon into the story. I think the only time I'd have issue with it if they'd start making some weird claims about canon story, or start making demands from authors, or do some other things I sometimes see fans do that make them look obsessively possessive (I'm speaking in general, not even just about Bioware fandom). It goes in both directions though and I'm not really sure I understand fans who make it their life's mission to shun or harass people who like uncommon ships - like "dude, so long as it isn't glaringly OOC... why do you care so much?" Anyway - I think there was a quote from Patrick Weekes somewhere, in which he explains that female Lavellan would have the easiest time to lower Solas's defenses enough for him to become romantically involved. So basically, it's not beyond realm of possibility that say, a Trevelyan, would be able to finally grow on him enough for him to harbor some romantic feelings.
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Post by morir_a_solas on Jun 24, 2017 5:33:45 GMT
I don't know if this has been discussed before, but what do you all think of Solas romancing a non-Lavellan Quizzie? I know there are some people who are completely against it (I've ran across a few on Tumblr), but what if, like Cullen, Solas could have been romanced by both an Elf and a Human? For me, personally, I could see it happening. Granted, a non-elf (let's go with human for now) might have to work harder to gain his trust, but I personally think it could have provided some interesting story opportunities. Solas would have probably found it easy to fall for my human Quizzie, since she pretty friendly to everyone, a mage, and was genuinely interested in his research on the Fade. And we all know Solas loves the sound of his own voice. I can't see him going for a non elf but then again if someone would have told me after DA2 that Fen Harel was returning and that he could be romanced only by a DALISH elf, I'd have laughed them out of the room! And look how great that romance arc turned out!... So yeah, other races could definitely work if handled well
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2017 6:17:15 GMT
I don't know if this has been discussed before, but what do you all think of Solas romancing a non-Lavellan Quizzie? I know there are some people who are completely against it (I've ran across a few on Tumblr), but what if, like Cullen, Solas could have been romanced by both an Elf and a Human? For me, personally, I could see it happening. Granted, a non-elf (let's go with human for now) might have to work harder to gain his trust, but I personally think it could have provided some interesting story opportunities. Solas would have probably found it easy to fall for my human Quizzie, since she pretty friendly to everyone, a mage, and was genuinely interested in his research on the Fade. And we all know Solas loves the sound of his own voice. I'd love it if he'd been romanceable by other races, especially a Qunari or dwarf Inquisitor. I mean I understand the devs' reasoning, and how there wasn't time in the space of the game to develop the other romance paths, but I also love having lots of options. I adore the size difference between him and F!Adaar--though with the existing animations, if you use a mod to be able to romance him, he ends up motorboating her any time they are intimate. I don't even want to think about a poor dwarven quizzy with the same animations! :poker: Hopefully, John Epler puts his recent time in the mo-cap studio to good use XD. (art by nipuni, though I'm having trouble finding the original post)
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Post by ladyiolanthe on Jun 27, 2017 4:07:44 GMT
Solas is deluded, confirmed. ;D soha@sokareemiedragon age: inquisition (2014) Patrick Weekes @patrickweekesBut see in his mind he's actually a tragic herOW OW OW STOP OW THAT IS EXTREMELY SHARP OW OW SWEET ANDRUIL OW ET TU SOHA
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Post by Solas on Jun 27, 2017 9:05:15 GMT
Why is Solas suddendly transforming into a party animal at the Halamshiral quest? And why that ugly hat? I took him to Halamshiral for the first time and after they announced him as the 'manservant of the inquisitor', I expected him to be a bit angry or so. But no, he goes in total party mode and doesn't have a care in the world ... kind of strange... what platform are you on? I mod the hat away
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Post by captainbackfire on Jun 27, 2017 9:35:14 GMT
Heya,
So, I'm rather new (rather being an understatement) to this community, but I just finished editing my thread for a Solas x Lavellan story I've started, and hope some of you might have a look. I'm an aspiring novelist, so while the Prologue (what's there currently) may seem short, my chapters have been known to exceed 5 to 7k words at times. (You say excessive, I say passionate. ^^) Either way, I'm happy to be amongst like minded individuals, and hope to get to know you all.
Also, please. Feel free to let me know your thoughts on what I have thus far. I hope some will enjoy it! ♡
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Post by fylimar on Jun 27, 2017 16:10:25 GMT
Why is Solas suddendly transforming into a party animal at the Halamshiral quest? And why that ugly hat? I took him to Halamshiral for the first time and after they announced him as the 'manservant of the inquisitor', I expected him to be a bit angry or so. But no, he goes in total party mode and doesn't have a care in the world ... kind of strange... what platform are you on? I mod the hat away PC, I think, I will mod it away with the character, that romances Solas, too or she will probably break up immediatly . I'm now at the Winterpalace with my human mage, she is slightly amused, but then, apart from Solas she has Iron Bull and Cole with her - not exactly team social grace. At least, Solas only wears that ugly hat, IB is eating all the canapes and Cole has broken into the library and hides there. Try explaining that to the empress ...
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Post by fylimar on Jun 27, 2017 16:14:16 GMT
I don't know if this has been discussed before, but what do you all think of Solas romancing a non-Lavellan Quizzie? I know there are some people who are completely against it (I've ran across a few on Tumblr), but what if, like Cullen, Solas could have been romanced by both an Elf and a Human? For me, personally, I could see it happening. Granted, a non-elf (let's go with human for now) might have to work harder to gain his trust, but I personally think it could have provided some interesting story opportunities. Solas would have probably found it easy to fall for my human Quizzie, since she pretty friendly to everyone, a mage, and was genuinely interested in his research on the Fade. And we all know Solas loves the sound of his own voice. I'd love it if he'd been romanceable by other races, especially a Qunari or dwarf Inquisitor. I mean I understand the devs' reasoning, and how there wasn't time in the space of the game to develop the other romance paths, but I also love having lots of options. I adore the size difference between him and F!Adaar--though with the existing animations, if you use a mod to be able to romance him, he ends up motorboating her any time they are intimate. I don't even want to think about a poor dwarven quizzy with the same animations! :poker: Hopefully, John Epler puts his recent time in the mo-cap studio to good use XD. (art by nipuni, though I'm having trouble finding the original post) Exactly my thoughts. The character, that fits the Solas romance most in my playthroughs is a dwarven rogue, who is very curious about magic and the Fade, especially since she can't expierence it (normally). I really tried hard to come up with an elven girl to finally play that romance and she ended up being a very down to earth archer.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2017 20:55:23 GMT
Heya, So, I'm rather new (rather being an understatement) to this community, but I just finished editing my thread for a Solas x Lavellan story I've started, and hope some of you might have a look. I'm an aspiring novelist, so while the Prologue (what's there currently) may seem short, my chapters have been known to exceed 5 to 7k words at times. (You say excessive, I say passionate. ^^) Either way, I'm happy to be amongst like minded individuals, and hope to get to know you all. Also, please. Feel free to let me know your thoughts on what I have thus far. I hope some will enjoy it! ♡ You might have better luck getting feedback if you make an account on FF.net or Archive of Our Own, and post your fanfic there, and link to it in your signature (so people will see that you write fanfic wherever on the board that you post). Most of what goes on here is discussion and pedantry, though.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2017 21:01:07 GMT
I'd love it if he'd been romanceable by other races, especially a Qunari or dwarf Inquisitor. I mean I understand the devs' reasoning, and how there wasn't time in the space of the game to develop the other romance paths, but I also love having lots of options. I adore the size difference between him and F!Adaar--though with the existing animations, if you use a mod to be able to romance him, he ends up motorboating her any time they are intimate. I don't even want to think about a poor dwarven quizzy with the same animations! :poker: Hopefully, John Epler puts his recent time in the mo-cap studio to good use XD. Exactly my thoughts. The character, that fits the Solas romance most in my playthroughs is a dwarven rogue, who is very curious about magic and the Fade, especially since she can't expierence it (normally). I really tried hard to come up with an elven girl to finally play that romance and she ended up being a very down to earth archer. It would be so neat to see the character arc that would have to take place with him, to come around to the realization that he's in love with someone who can't touch the Fade and is still every bit a person. I still wonder how well he and Dagna would have gotten along. Her enthusiasm and curiosity probably would have been shocking to him, considering how he reacted to Varric's creativity. Whatever sort of war that the Elves had with the Titans, it didn't endear him to the dwarves; he seems to pity them more than anything. Then again, he seems to pity everyone in modern Thedas.
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Post by captainbackfire on Jun 27, 2017 22:39:13 GMT
Heya, So, I'm rather new (rather being an understatement) to this community, but I just finished editing my thread for a Solas x Lavellan story I've started, and hope some of you might have a look. I'm an aspiring novelist, so while the Prologue (what's there currently) may seem short, my chapters have been known to exceed 5 to 7k words at times. (You say excessive, I say passionate. ^^) Either way, I'm happy to be amongst like minded individuals, and hope to get to know you all. Also, please. Feel free to let me know your thoughts on what I have thus far. I hope some will enjoy it! ♡ You might have better luck getting feedback if you make an account on FF.net or Archive of Our Own, and post your fanfic there, and link to it in your signature (so people will see that you write fanfic wherever on the board that you post). Most of what goes on here is discussion and pedantry, though. I actually have it up on both Wattpad as well as Archive. Maybe I'll just delete the thread I started, as I added the entire prologue, and simply create a thread with links to both then. I'm still mapping out FF.net, but I'll have it there as well once I do. I'm an avid writer though, so hopefully people take notice as they did with my other fanfiction. It's currently at 23.5k reads on Wattpad, but it's also an Undertale AU as well so that may be why I was able to draw enough attention before it snowballed. Thanks for the help, however. I appreciate it. ^^
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Post by Garnet on Jun 28, 2017 19:16:04 GMT
I like the idea of Solas + others than Lavellan, but then many of us would truly never be able to experience a romance other than his. He would draw me in every time. With Solas+Adaar, the animation makes it so much better. awwwyis
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Post by close2myheart on Jun 29, 2017 0:49:34 GMT
Wow at your Adaar Everytime I make an attempt on a Vashoth dude/dudette that I think looks awsome in the CC, but when I reach in game my reaction would be like : "OMG kill it with FIRE!" XD And I kinda personally love to mix the races in the romance department. That's why I always ship Cullen with Lavellan and if Solas were open to other races I'd probably break my '1 LI per game' kinda curse ^^' At the moment, I'm just sooo stuck in the vibe of my Lavellan being fast friends with the ancient egg.
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Post by Garnet on Jun 29, 2017 17:51:54 GMT
Erm..it's not my Adaar. But yes, I have trouble making qunari and elves look the way I want them to. It's easier to make attractive humans and dwarves, imo.
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Post by Auirel on Jul 2, 2017 7:06:56 GMT
Unrelated to Solas but its an accurate representation of this fandom right now shit okay lets bring Solas back
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Post by fylimar on Jul 2, 2017 10:43:25 GMT
Unrelated to Solas but its an accurate representation of this fandom right now shit okay lets bring Solas back Great cosplay - did you make it?
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Post by Auirel on Jul 2, 2017 11:57:36 GMT
Unrelated to Solas but its an accurate representation of this fandom right now shit okay lets bring Solas back Great cosplay - did you make it? No, it just happened to see it one pininterest but I can't actually seem to find where it came from or who made it. Which leads me to believe it was taken by some random person just on a whim and not by the actual creator. Its a shame because you're right it is really good. Anyone who does happen to find it is welcome to share a link to wherever.
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Post by ladyiolanthe on Jul 2, 2017 23:47:09 GMT
Lol, how many of you got the unique staff called "Heart of Pride" in Trespasser?
"Being near this staff gives one the sense of being vastly better than everyone and everything around. When holding it, the bearer hears faint laughter, and Fade energy clings to it as desperately as a drowning sailor to drifting wreckage."
Do you suppose it was once Solas' staff?
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Post by ladyiolanthe on Jul 3, 2017 0:16:44 GMT
Also, here's how our Lavellans can survive the Solaspocalypse: Kitty's Collar. 75% chance that we'll come back alive.
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Post by midnight tea on Jul 3, 2017 0:31:30 GMT
Lol, how many of you got the unique staff called "Heart of Pride" in Trespasser? "Being near this staff gives one the sense of being vastly better than everyone and everything around. When holding it, the bearer hears faint laughter, and Fade energy clings to it as desperately as a drowning sailor to drifting wreckage." Do you suppose it was once Solas' staff? Well... it could as well be a staff 'infected' with Pride demon or whatever, but the meta-implications (with the staff being in the chamber where Solas has painted one of his murals and then left a rune and with implications that this is where he's made his decision to go against Evanuris AND the way we find it) seem to suggest that even if it wasn't his staff per se, it might have had something to do with him.
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Post by midnight tea on Jul 3, 2017 14:08:56 GMT
Lol, how many of you got the unique staff called "Heart of Pride" in Trespasser? "Being near this staff gives one the sense of being vastly better than everyone and everything around. When holding it, the bearer hears faint laughter, and Fade energy clings to it as desperately as a drowning sailor to drifting wreckage." Do you suppose it was once Solas' staff? I thought it was fitting for the vhenan of Solas to wield "The Heart of Pride." Maybe there is no codex that proves it was Solas' staff, but I certainly like to think that it was. Pride being in the name and it being right by something Solas painted seems too much of a coincidence for the devs not to want us to make that leap. It is my favorite staff for multiplayer due to the increased attack speed. I think all of the weapons we find literally on Dread Wolf's statues are suggested to may have had something to do with him, though some of the connections aren't direct, and seem to only hide in potential parallels. Other weapons are: Arrowwood: "An old Ciriane tale speaks of an archer named Arrowwood who traded his heart to the spirit of an oak grove to become the greatest archer in the world. He conquered a hundred keeps and slew the west wind with arrows that, once loosed, could never be stopped. Finally, Arrowwood shot the sun from the sky, turning day to night, and the gothi sent a messenger to seek out the Witch of the Arbor Wilds. Depending on the story's version, the messenger never found the witch and dealt with a demon instead, worked for the witch and her daughters for a year and a day, or made a bargain with the Lady of the Skies. In all tellings, the messenger received a coil of fine silk, traveled to Arrowwood's keep, and secretly replaced the archer's bowstring with the magic silk. When Arrowwod tried to draw the bow, his heart shattered, and he crumbled into dust. The gothi bound his bow in an iron case and buried it in the Nahashin Marshes so that no one could ever use it again."Bloody Bargain: "The Coterie of Kirkwall was run for many years by a man named Harlan. Rumor said he was an apostate, an abomination, a demon of rage poorly impersonating a man -- or that there was no Harlan at all, that it was a title passed to whichever Coterie member was the most bloodthirsty on any given day. During his time at the head of the undercity, Harlan was suspected of killing at least two hundred people. For years, the city guard hunted him to bring him to the gallows, but ultimately he was killed by one of his lieutenants, stabbed with his own knife."Rime: "Etched into this blade: 'The way is full of tests and danger. Watch with the coolness of contemplation to stay safe'"Rime is pretty straightforward - suggests a cool head when facing dangers and trials. Not controversial when trying to link it with Solas. The other two are more tricky. Bloody Bargain suggests betrayal out of hands of own men. How it connects to Solas is anyone's guess, though Harlan sounds vaguely similar to 'Harel'. Not implying that description should be considered as 100% fit, just that it has certain suggestions that make reading it interesting. The Arrowood story suggests that the one who dealt with the archer either sought or made a deal or worked for 'Witch of the Arbor Wilds', which clearly screams "oy, it's Mythal!" at us. The sneaky way to deal with threat also seems in Solas' repertoire. But what I find interesting is that the Archer 'crumbled into dust' when his heart shattered. Suggestion as to what happened to petrified people?
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