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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2017 13:27:40 GMT
Well, that's how I see them How do you see yourself? ___ I'm also most amused how quickly people grow to appreciate Nath's set of skills after being tempted to chop his head off. As well as the appreciation for the best tank. Most of my characters are Gryffindor, since really, the games tend to want you to play a person throwing everything behind a cause. One of my Hawkes, Blaze, was Slitherin, and so was Meda Vulcan in BBF. I don’t think I played Hufflepuff in DA, but my Domi Shepard, Melirinda the Bhaalspawn and the Scholar Lin would have been Hufflepuff. I think the only game I will be able to play a Ravenclaw character might be Tyranny, though my first one there, Scarlett Zhou, was Gryffindor. Zach Mancer is Gryffindor. Actually, Ruvvoy and Tuonel, in Swtor, Sorc and Sage respectively, would have been Ravenclaw... I suppose it is a bit hard to see Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw behind the Gryffindor and Slitherine, because even the source material imo overemphasizes the two and misplaces some of the characters to them.
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Post by Rascoth on Dec 7, 2017 13:33:19 GMT
I suppose it is a bit hard to see Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw behind the Gryffindor and Slitherine, because even the source material imo overemphasizes the two and misplaces some of the characters to them. That's so true. One of the thinks that irked me
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2017 13:37:11 GMT
It's especially annoying when Ser Rhys decides to kill the Queen of Ferelden to get to Anders. And here I thought it was normal in Thedas I object to such ungainly and primitive methods my glory demands. She could have at least hired sexy, professional assassins I could recruit into my ranks.
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Post by melbella on Dec 7, 2017 13:43:45 GMT
It's especially annoying when Ser Rhys decides to kill the Queen of Ferelden to get to Anders. And here I thought it was normal in Thedas
Considering she's not the only one in Amaranthine who tries to kill Queen Cousland, you may be right.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2017 13:57:46 GMT
I suppose it is a bit hard to see Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw behind the Gryffindor and Slitherine, because even the source material imo overemphasizes the two and misplaces some of the characters to them. That's so true. One of the thinks that irked me Well, it’s just a fun plot device, but really, the whole system of judging an eventual 18 yo only once when she or he is 11, and then placing the likes with likes, and telling them to compete for points... fun to read, of course, and use as a trivia classification but I won’t go past superficial resemblance.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2017 14:00:06 GMT
And here I thought it was normal in Thedas
Considering she's not the only one in Amaranthine who tries to kill Queen Cousland, you may be right.
It’s not paranoia if they are after you. And, yeah, Nathaniel is in my kid’s good books because he can steal things for her she was swearing she’s gonna Kill the dwarf that charged her for 80 gold to fix things up. I think it’s the first time she encountered an obvious money sink, lol.
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Post by Rascoth on Dec 7, 2017 14:17:41 GMT
And here I thought it was normal in Thedas I object to such ungainly and primitive methods my glory demands. She could have at least hired sexy, professional assassins I could recruit into my ranks. They can't all be professional and sexy. They'd never succeed *cough*Zevran*cough* And here I thought it was normal in Thedas Considering she's not the only one in Amaranthine who tries to kill Queen Cousland, you may be right.
And we're talking only about Amaranthine
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After much debate Raven and the inquisition advisors decided to go to Redcliffe castle instead of Therinfal Redoubt. Talked with Alexius and in desperation he sent Raven and Dorian to the future. Spooky future is spooky. Found Alexius and fought him. Companions in the future sacrificed themselves to allow Raven and Dorian to go back in time. Back in the present, Alexius was arrested and King Alistair appeared. Raven made an alliance with the mages and preparations for closing the Rift begins.
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I finished The Witcher 3 today (for the first time, what an amazing game) so I thought that would be a good moment to start a new playthrough of DAI. I've been playing on and off for the last few weeks anyway but never really seriously invested in the game because I was also at the end of the Witcher.
So now I've started Lars Trevelyan. A young noble mage who thinks he's invincible simply because he's young and has never faced danger. He is a firm believer in freedom for mages because he doesn't see the danger in it. He thinks demons and abominations are made up by the Chantry to keep mages on a leash. I'm going to have so much fun with Vivienne this round...
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Well, I have actually been taking screenshots now.... I used to have an account on Photobucket but since they changed their business model I had to go elsewhere and just had not been in a hurry to do so. I figured these are better with screenshots to I now have an imgur account. Anyway.... last nights things: Meeting with the spirit in Old Crestwood. Solas enjoyed the exchange. Went through the caves and sealed the rift there. Had a chat with Josephine about her family trading troubles. Had a chat with Cassandra too. She has a lot of self doubt. Ellana sat in judgment of Crestwood's Mayor. While his actions were awful she reasoned the better punishment was exile. That was it for last night, my wanderings took a little time. I did do a bit more on the Storm Coast too but not a huge amount.
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bear43 only the first screenshot is showing.
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I noticed that. I am still learning how to use this forum so bear with me a bit Fixed it! The screenshots are all showing now.
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I'm playing DA2 again. I just sided with Petrice and the van templar. I prefer this outcome.
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I just thought, that the Slytherin part in Zevran was more trained on him by the Crows, while he himself is more a Gryffinpuff, if one let's him. I did forget Josie and I agree, that she is probably Slytherin with a bit if Ravenclaw. Cullen us a straight Gryffindor imo. It's fun sorting the companions into houses My happily sorting tldr Hat will now have no end to it. I just thought, that the Slytherin part in Zevran was more trained on him by the Crows, while he himself is more a Gryffinpuff, if one let's him. Which Slytherin traits exactly are you referring to that were trained by the Crows? I tend associate Gryffindor with a fire element and Hufflepuff with an earth element. I think Cullen is a GryffinPuff (almost evenly split) with pretty much zero snake or eagle in him. I tend to think of him more as a pre-planned, down to earth person. Josephine also describes him as 'cautious' something the lions by far are not. The hard-work ethic is pretty much drilled into him when it comes to his battle strategies. It seems he spends an enormous amount of time on checking every detail and then following a plan, rather than being spontaneous and relying on intuition the way the lions do. Hufflepuff is more of a 'lets make a plan and follow it' and Gryffindor is more like PLAN? What plan? CHAAARGE! (well they still make plan but are less likely to stick to it) Gryffindor - fire Slytherin - water Ravenclaw - air Hufflepuff - earth
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Wandered around the Hissing Waste while waiting for the advisors to find Samson. Everyone is the party was grumpy and complaining about getting sand in places. A messenger approached us and gave word that Josie found where Samson was. Everyone was happy to leave that place that is a Whole Lot of Nowhere. Went back to Skyhold and Cullen briefed us on where Samson was. He wanted to tag along so we left posthaste. The temple was going up in flames which stopped Mel from fighting. She was more preoccupied with the large fires than fighting the enemies within. After finding what they needed everyone left but Mel. She chanted in ancient elven as she gazed into the largest fire until it finally went out, then she finally returned home. Cullen may be thinking that their glorious leader may not be playing with a full deck. Why are you all nervous? The flame will not harm you. Come forth, Cullen and embrace the Lord of Light's warm, loving flames.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2017 18:39:42 GMT
I object to such ungainly and primitive methods my glory demands. She could have at least hired sexy, professional assassins I could recruit into my ranks. They can't all be professional and sexy. They'd never succeed *cough*Zevran*cough* None of them ever succeed. Being professional and sexy significantly increases their chances of survival post-attempt.
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Post by fylimar on Dec 7, 2017 18:54:37 GMT
I just thought, that the Slytherin part in Zevran was more trained on him by the Crows, while he himself is more a Gryffinpuff, if one let's him. I did forget Josie and I agree, that she is probably Slytherin with a bit if Ravenclaw. Cullen us a straight Gryffindor imo. It's fun sorting the companions into houses My happily sorting tldr Hat will now have no end to it. I just thought, that the Slytherin part in Zevran was more trained on him by the Crows, while he himself is more a Gryffinpuff, if one let's him. Which Slytherin traits exactly are you referring to that were trained by the Crows? I tend associate Gryffindor with a fire element and Hufflepuff with an earth element. I think Cullen is a GryffinPuff (almost evenly split) with pretty much zero snake or eagle in him. I tend to think of him more as a pre-planned, down to earth person. Josephine also describes him as 'cautious' something the lions by far are not. The hard-work ethic is pretty much drilled into him when it comes to his battle strategies. It seems he spends an enormous amount of time on checking every detail and then following a plan, rather than being spontaneous and relying on intuition the way the lions do. Hufflepuff is more of a 'lets make a plan and follow it' and Gryffindor is more like PLAN? What plan? CHAAARGE! (well they still make plan but are less likely to stick to it) Gryffindor - fire Slytherin - water Ravenclaw - air Hufflepuff - earth The ambitious and cunning (in a rogue sense) parts are definitively trained on by the Crows imo. I just finished CoS today and Dumbledore did attest the Slytherins a tendency to like breaking the rules - which would make all rogues (apart from Sebastian, who is too boring for a house) part Slytherin, I guess. But then, it is, as Dumbldore told Harry, when he was worried about the Sorting Hat trying to put him into Slytherin: in the end the people decide, where they go. I personally have no problem with either house, but since the books are all about Gryffindor and Slytherin, I tend to root for Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff (plus they have the main traits, I like, apart from the rogueish ones from Slytherin - those I love too). I was really thrilled, when I found out, that Tonks, one of my favorite characters (I even have a Tonks cosplay) was in Hufflepuff. And of course, our favorite Ravenclaw Luna You make a good case for Cullen being a Griffelpuff, I can totally see that now. I'm still biased about Anders though. I think he has a very strange mixture of Hufflepuff and Slytherin. He certainly cares about people and is fiercly loyal to his friends. But on the other hand, his plan to freeing the mages, no matter what, even over the backs of said friends, is ambitious, resourceful and rogueish. But since he has an extra passenger on board it's hard to tell, who brings which traits to the party. DAA Anders has a lot of rule-breaking tendencies and he shows a lot of cunning in avoiding templars and he is a caring person, so maybe Justice just pushed those traits a bit more to his liking?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2017 19:02:44 GMT
Anders exhibits exactly the same patterns as Harry. Both run away repeatedly and angrily from the place where they are abused and bullied for what they are to an idealistic place where they are appreciated and stand the chance to win friends, appreciation and love. They both revel in it & accept their friends just the way they are. And then they are both fiercely ready to defend that little ideal world (and the population at large in the bargain) from the outside danger no matter the danger, the scorn, the scrutiny, the torture, the disbelief, the criticism, and even losing friends in the process. If Harry is Gryffindor so is Anders.
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Post by Rascoth on Dec 7, 2017 19:15:26 GMT
They can't all be professional and sexy. They'd never succeed *cough*Zevran*cough* None of them ever succeed. Being professional and sexy significantly increases their chances of survival post-attempt. Low chance of survival for enemy assassin is a good thing!
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Post by fylimar on Dec 7, 2017 19:17:29 GMT
Anders exhibits exactly the same patterns as Harry. Both run away repeatedly and angrily from the place where they are abused and bullied for what they are to an idealistic place where they are appreciated and stand the chance to win friends, appreciation and love. They both revel in it & accept their friends just the way they are. And then they are both fiercely ready to defend that little ideal world (and the population at large in the bargain) from the outside danger no matter the scorn, the scrutiny, the torture, the disbelief, the criticism, and even losing friends in the process. If Harry is Gryffindor so is Anders. I'm not sure. Harry would never exploded a church full of innocent people. Breaking the rules, yes, trying to get away from circumstances, he doesn't like, yes, but not at the cost of others. Harry is more upfront, where Anders is sneaky and cunning.
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Post by Catilina on Dec 7, 2017 19:52:47 GMT
My happily sorting tldr Hat will now have no end to it. I just thought, that the Slytherin part in Zevran was more trained on him by the Crows, while he himself is more a Gryffinpuff, if one let's him. Which Slytherin traits exactly are you referring to that were trained by the Crows? I tend associate Gryffindor with a fire element and Hufflepuff with an earth element. I think Cullen is a GryffinPuff (almost evenly split) with pretty much zero snake or eagle in him. I tend to think of him more as a pre-planned, down to earth person. Josephine also describes him as 'cautious' something the lions by far are not. The hard-work ethic is pretty much drilled into him when it comes to his battle strategies. It seems he spends an enormous amount of time on checking every detail and then following a plan, rather than being spontaneous and relying on intuition the way the lions do. Hufflepuff is more of a 'lets make a plan and follow it' and Gryffindor is more like PLAN? What plan? CHAAARGE! (well they still make plan but are less likely to stick to it) Gryffindor - fire Slytherin - water Ravenclaw - air Hufflepuff - earth The ambitious and cunning (in a rogue sense) parts are definitively trained on by the Crows imo. I just finished CoS today and Dumbledore did attest the Slytherins a tendency to like breaking the rules - which would make all rogues (apart from Sebastian, who is too boring for a house) part Slytherin, I guess. But then, it is, as Dumbldore told Harry, when he was worried about the Sorting Hat trying to put him into Slytherin: in the end the people decide, where they go. I personally have no problem with either house, but since the books are all about Gryffindor and Slytherin, I tend to root for Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff (plus they have the main traits, I like, apart from the rogueish ones from Slytherin - those I love too). I was really thrilled, when I found out, that Tonks, one of my favorite characters (I even have a Tonks cosplay) was in Hufflepuff. And of course, our favorite Ravenclaw Luna You make a good case for Cullen being a Griffelpuff, I can totally see that now. I'm still biased about Anders though. I think he has a very strange mixture of Hufflepuff and Slytherin. He certainly cares about people and is fiercly loyal to his friends. But on the other hand, his plan to freeing the mages, no matter what, even over the backs of said friends, is ambitious, resourceful and rogueish. But since he has an extra passenger on board it's hard to tell, who brings which traits to the party. DAA Anders has a lot of rule-breaking tendencies and he shows a lot of cunning in avoiding templars and he is a caring person, so maybe Justice just pushed those traits a bit more to his liking? Anders' not really Hufflepuff (only partially), rather Griffindor. And no way he's Slytherin: he's not ambitious. His plan (to start a revolution) perhaps, is but not him, personally. We know, he's lying badly (not even good on Wicked Grace). Remember his body language, and almost breaks his cover, when he lied – not mentioned, he immediately tells Hawke, he was lying. Not even manipulative, I always saw him cruelly honest. In the Circle, he probably used his humour/charm to survive. "Manipulated" Irving to see him harmless? But he was harmless (in this time), just wanted to live freely. I don't think he even promised, he will never try again to escape. He's the fire... Aveline also said.
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The ambitious and cunning (in a rogue sense) parts are definitively trained on by the Crows imo. I just finished CoS today and Dumbledore did attest the Slytherins a tendency to like breaking the rules - which would make all rogues (apart from Sebastian, who is too boring for a house) part Slytherin, I guess. But then, it is, as Dumbldore told Harry, when he was worried about the Sorting Hat trying to put him into Slytherin: in the end the people decide, where they go. I personally have no problem with either house, but since the books are all about Gryffindor and Slytherin, I tend to root for Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff (plus they have the main traits, I like, apart from the rogueish ones from Slytherin - those I love too). I was really thrilled, when I found out, that Tonks, one of my favorite characters (I even have a Tonks cosplay) was in Hufflepuff. And of course, our favorite Ravenclaw Luna You make a good case for Cullen being a Griffelpuff, I can totally see that now. I'm still biased about Anders though. I think he has a very strange mixture of Hufflepuff and Slytherin. He certainly cares about people and is fiercly loyal to his friends. But on the other hand, his plan to freeing the mages, no matter what, even over the backs of said friends, is ambitious, resourceful and rogueish. But since he has an extra passenger on board it's hard to tell, who brings which traits to the party. DAA Anders has a lot of rule-breaking tendencies and he shows a lot of cunning in avoiding templars and he is a caring person, so maybe Justice just pushed those traits a bit more to his liking? I don't see how ambition and cunning can be trained by the Crows or by anyone for that matter. School tends to amplify the traits people have, but doesn't make people grow a new personality. In fact, too much ambition from the lower ranks tends to get them killed since the higher ups do not appreciate someone eyeing their place. If anything, the Crows would be putting that trait down. The Crows promote ruthlessness, so Andraste forbid the assassins don't feel sorry for their victims. But, ruthlessness is not a Slytherin or any specific house fixed trait. One of the most ruthless people in the books is Dumbledore. He asks Snape to murder him, while he is the only person who can clear Snape's name about being a double agent and he is the only person remaining alive who Snape trust/cares for. The person you care for the most in the world, your friend/brother/lover asks you to murder them in cold blood in front of everyone that would land you in Azkaban should you survive the war. In true Gryffindor manner it was done for the Greater Good. LOL that you Squibbed Sebastian. The biggest rule breaker in the books is Harry Potter himself. Dumbledore had also attested that lions are the rule breakers, not just the snakes. In case with Snape and Marauders war, it was pot calling the cattle. But then, it is, as Dumbldore told Harry, when he was worried about the Sorting Hat trying to put him into Slytherin: in the end the people decide, where they go.
I think it's the fact that people intuitively may perceive their houses, which the Sorting Hat picks up on, rather than them being rational about it or choosing. When the Sorting Hat was hesitating between Slytherin and Gryffindor it did not randomly flip a coin in relying purely on his judgement - it asked Harry an additional question/offered bait. Here is the quote: Are you sure? You could be great, you know, it's all here in your head, and Slytherin will help you on the way to greatness, no doubt about that — no?
Had he been a true Slytherin - the word 'greatness' and an implied promise of power would have rang a bell and Harry would have stopped to consider it seriously. But, he rejects the notion without batting an eyelash, allowing the Hat to see that his priorities/integral values do not lie with Slytherin and the Hat called Gryffindor. But, did he really choose? ___ Had Anders been Slytherin, this is what he would have done. He would have professed an undying love for the Templars and would have pretended to be the Chantry's most devout little scholar (hence you can surprise the enemy best by not letting them know how much you hate them). Simultaneously, he would have batted eyelashes at some of the Templars until he could seduce one of them and tell them about his sacred, romantic dream of doing it outside in the barn. Once in the barn, he would have knocked the so called romantic interest out, tied them up, stole their armor and ran off into the blue cackling. Then, nobody would have even believed the Templar's story since how could such a devout, obedient mage run away? This is Anders: I HATE YOU ALL! //jumps into the monster infested lake Slytherins are subtle. Anders is about as subtle as a battering ram. Anders can't even keep his mouth shut in Mededith's office and challenges her. Slytherins have too much self-preservation instinct to do something so brash. It's a typical gutsy Gryffindor reaction. The loyalty is his Hufflepuff trait, which is his secondary house. Being dodgy and good at sneaking around to avoid the Templars like a rogue (the way Harry Potter does under Invisibility Cloak past curfew and without it every single year) doesn't make him a snake. Actually, this looks more like Gryffindor favourite past time. _____ I very much like Tonks and Luna. Flitwick is one of the characters I very much enjoy as well. There is a lot of conflict between Gryffindor and Slytherin, so the Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw get a lot less thunder. Still, Rowling occasionally offers them recognition. In the Goblet of Fire - Cedric who is a Hufflepuff is chosen to be Hogwarts Champion. (Then the Goblet chose Harry too).
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Post by fylimar on Dec 7, 2017 19:58:23 GMT
The ambitious and cunning (in a rogue sense) parts are definitively trained on by the Crows imo. I just finished CoS today and Dumbledore did attest the Slytherins a tendency to like breaking the rules - which would make all rogues (apart from Sebastian, who is too boring for a house) part Slytherin, I guess. But then, it is, as Dumbldore told Harry, when he was worried about the Sorting Hat trying to put him into Slytherin: in the end the people decide, where they go. I personally have no problem with either house, but since the books are all about Gryffindor and Slytherin, I tend to root for Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff (plus they have the main traits, I like, apart from the rogueish ones from Slytherin - those I love too). I was really thrilled, when I found out, that Tonks, one of my favorite characters (I even have a Tonks cosplay) was in Hufflepuff. And of course, our favorite Ravenclaw Luna You make a good case for Cullen being a Griffelpuff, I can totally see that now. I'm still biased about Anders though. I think he has a very strange mixture of Hufflepuff and Slytherin. He certainly cares about people and is fiercly loyal to his friends. But on the other hand, his plan to freeing the mages, no matter what, even over the backs of said friends, is ambitious, resourceful and rogueish. But since he has an extra passenger on board it's hard to tell, who brings which traits to the party. DAA Anders has a lot of rule-breaking tendencies and he shows a lot of cunning in avoiding templars and he is a caring person, so maybe Justice just pushed those traits a bit more to his liking? Anders' not really Hufflepuff (only partially), rather Griffindor. And no way he's Slytherin: he's not ambitious. His plan (to start a revolution) perhaps, is but not him, personally. We know, he's lying badly (not even good on Wicked Grace). Remember his body language, and almost breaks his cover, when he lied – not mentioned, he immediately tells Hawke, he was lying. Not even manipulative, I always saw him cruelly honest. In the Circle, he probably used his humour/charm to survive. "Manipulated" Irving to see him harmless? But he was harmless (in this time), just wanted to live freely. I don't think he even promised, he will never try again to escape. He's the fire... Aveline also said. Starting the mage rebellion is pretty ambitious and he is sneaky about it. He might not be the best liar, but he fooled his friends for a long while. And the Hufflepuff part is his caring side, his urge to want to help, his loyality to friends and to his cause. I don't say, that he doesn't have a bit Gryffindor in him, but he acts more like a Slytherin in the end. A gryffindor would probably have confronted Meredith directly, even if the chances to win are slim, not blowing up the church
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2017 20:00:53 GMT
Anders exhibits exactly the same patterns as Harry. Both run away repeatedly and angrily from the place where they are abused and bullied for what they are to an idealistic place where they are appreciated and stand the chance to win friends, appreciation and love. They both revel in it & accept their friends just the way they are. And then they are both fiercely ready to defend that little ideal world (and the population at large in the bargain) from the outside danger no matter the scorn, the scrutiny, the torture, the disbelief, the criticism, and even losing friends in the process. If Harry is Gryffindor so is Anders. I'm not sure. Harry would never exploded a church full of innocent people. Breaking the rules, yes, trying to get away from circumstances, he doesn't like, yes, but not at the cost of others. Harry is more upfront, where Anders is sneaky and cunning. So only a Slytherin is an asshole enough to explode a Church full of people? So much for 'not every Slytherin is an evil' claim. I didn't know 'asshole' was a house trait. I thought anyone from any house could be an asshole. Making the church explode does not make you sneaky or cunning. Yes, it requires sabotage to bring in the explosives, but you don't have to be Slytherin to be able to plot an explosive device. Anyone from any house is capable of that. Anders destroys the Church for the Greater Good - the way Dumbledore manipulates and sends great many people to death, including himself. To him the need for justice prevails over the cost of life. That is a Gryffindor concept. It's not the fact that he made the Church explode - it's the reasons WHY he made it explode. His reasons point to Gryffindor because he did it for a cause and justice to stop the oppression.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2017 20:10:40 GMT
Anders' not really Hufflepuff (only partially), rather Griffindor. And no way he's Slytherin: he's not ambitious. His plan (to start a revolution) perhaps, is but not him, personally. We know, he's lying badly (not even good on Wicked Grace). Remember his body language, and almost breaks his cover, when he lied – not mentioned, he immediately tells Hawke, he was lying. Not even manipulative, I always saw him cruelly honest. In the Circle, he probably used his humour/charm to survive. "Manipulated" Irving to see him harmless? But he was harmless (in this time), just wanted to live freely. I don't think he even promised, he will never try again to escape. He's the fire... Aveline also said. Starting the mage rebellion is pretty ambitious and he is sneaky about it. He might not be the best liar, but he fooled his friends for a long while. And the Hufflepuff part is his caring side, his urge to want to help, his loyality to friends and to his cause. I don't say, that he doesn't have a bit Gryffindor in him, but he acts more like a Slytherin in the end. A gryffindor would probably have confronted Meredith directly, even if the chances to win are slim, not blowing up the church He DOES confront Meredith directly. After making the BOOM he practically shoves himself into the Templar's face and tells them 'I did this for the Greater Good and offers himself as a Martyr.' A Slytherin reaction post-event would have been - I'm outta here. They wouldn't have sauntered up to Meredith to inform her what a power hungry witch she is. Why does he act like Slytherin in the end? Because according to your opinion only Slytherins are capable of truly evil acts like blowing up the church and the other houses are too nice for it? I'm sure people who are Slytherin really appreciate being sorted into the house of evil assholes, the only ones capable of making the Churches explode. I think you're overlaying the book bias with your judgement. That's why you don't want Zevran to be Slytherin. You like him and he seems too nice for it.
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