What did you do today in DA? [Spoilers]

Kicked out? As a person who only recently played the Origins for the Dalish, how does one get kicked out?

This is a bit image heavy, I hope that isn't a problem. I put them under spoiler tags just in case.

---

On their way to the Horse-Master Dennet, Nate and his little party found and dealt with (or, rather, accidentally stumbled upon and nearly died in a horribly painful way while fighting desperately for their lives) the apostate stronghold as well as the templars' camp. They encountered more vicious bears, Mabari hounds, bandits, mercenaries and random people sitting around campfires (they weren't vicious, just miserable), but after a long while of running around in circles and getting lost and unlost in the woods, Nate eventually found his way to the Redcliffe farms and spoke to the Horse-Master Dennet and his wife. He agreed to help Elaina with the wolf problem - and then he stole their wine when Dennet turned his back, and some random book and a banner the couple had in their bedroom.
They did not notice, of course.


Upon leaving from the farms, Nate launched a surprise attack on an unsuspecting group of mercenaries holding the road, but little did he know he'd be the one who would end up surprised; despite Solas' continuing attempts of turning Nate and Cassandra into roast beef with his spells and Varric shooting his arrows everywhere but where the enemies were at, they managed to win the battle - and just when it seemed like the things were calming down, a huge bear decided to join the fun! And along with the bear came two lyrium smugglers with their stupid assassin's weapons and stealth skills. Nate and his party endured, but after their victory they were forced to flee back to the Inquisition's camp in Redcliffe farms to fill their potion supplies and to rest after an exhausting battle. Nate spent an hour or two mending his burns and glaring at Solas, and his grudge against the Elf mage just keeps growing.

Solas was super talkative today, not ten minutes passed without him saying something. He was very eager to go to Val Royeaux and summon the clerics, although he didn't point out the exact reason for his enthusiasm towards the Orleasian city, he just kept talking about it and annoying Nate by commenting on every single thing they came across. Nate is a little suspicious of him, but he isn't going to say anything yet because he is not sure why he feels suspicious. He'll just watch and wait, and see if there's actually a reason to be so doubtful.

Nate learned that Varric is apparently afraid of horses, and the Dwarf did not appreciate the gesture when Nate, with a smirk on his face, asked whether he'd like to ride the new horse he got from Master Dennet.

In Hafter's Woods, Nate was a clumsy idiot and fell down a tall cliff, but survived the fall because of a ram that softened the fall enough to prevent any and all broken bones. The ram also survived, and Nate fed it some elfroot as thanks for saving his life while Cassandra was standing in the background and going [disgusted noise]. The ram continued to peacefully eat the grass while the party was suddenly attacked by a bear (seriously, what's with the bears?), and two lyrium smugglers, and it stayed to watch the battle go down. The ram only ran away when Nate and his friends made acquaintances with YET ANOTHER DAMN bear and three black wolves. After this tedious battle was over, Nate, having ran out of healing potions and being severely wounded and tired of fighting vicious beasts and stupid smugglers all day, gave up on exploring the Hinterlands any further, and started a return journey to the closest camp for a quick rest. Sadly, there was an unfriendly welcome waiting for the tired group in that camp: the Inquisition's agents were fighting against - you guessed it - a bear that'd approached the camp in hopes of finding something to eat. Our exhausted heroes entered the battle, but after only barely conquering the beast, Nate didn't even reach his tent before falling over and fainting.

He awoke sometime later, when the night had already arrived, and together with Cassandra, Varric and Solas he decided they'd start the return journey to Haven tomorrow morning. Screw Hinterlands, the Inquisition had enough influence to call the clerics together, as Solas kindly once again reminded them all, so there was no need to stay there any longer. After Solas had mended everyone's wounds with the best of his abilities, they all went to their tents for some well-earned rest.

Nate woke up to the sounds of battle the next morning; when he exited his tent in a hurry, he was greeted by a peculiar sight: Cassandra and Varric were chasing a ram across the camp area, apparently attempting to catch and kill it for breakfast. The attempt was slow and in the end unsuccessful, but at least Nate and Solas were provided some entertainment. After the breakfast, Solas saw it fit to remind Nate of his promise to Dennet's wife, to help deal with the wolves driven mad by the Breach, and Nate grudgingly agreed to clear the wolves' den before they'd leave the Hinterlands. Still sore after yesterday's battles, the group ventured towards the point Elaina had marked on their map.

"If we die here and the Breach is left to grow and destroy the world because of it, I'm blaming you", Nate muttered to Solas, who only chuckled for an answer, annoying Nate even further. "I will find you and I will haunt you, in the Fade or wherever."

"I do believe that, although I'd be surprised if you'd manage to accomplish such a feat."

The journey to Wolf Hollow was luckily uneventful, no bandits, bears nor smugglers in sight. Solas and Varric discussed about dwarves, Orzammar and lyrium, and Solas yet again expressed his wish to travel to Val Royeaux. They entered the cave and found that the wolves were indeed controlled by a demon. They engaged in battle, and they were victorious, although it was a close call yet again. Nate dueled with the terror demon while the others took care of the wolves... and as much as it annoyed him to admit it, without Solas' aid, he would not have walked out that cave alive. It was a heavy blow against his pride to have that smug piece of elven glory save his ass and other body parts from being clawed off.

"All right", Nate said to Solas after the fight was over and they'd sat down to gather their strength, and after he'd made sure Cassandra and Varric were out of earshot, "maybe you're not so bad after all..."

Solas appeared surprised by this confession, and his changed expression made Nate frown quite deeply.

"I still don't like you, though, so don't get any ideas", he added before Solas could even answer, and the mage nodded in amusement.

"As you wish, Herald."

"I have burns all over because of you, I can barely even sit."

"I know, and as before, I apologise. It is difficult to avoid hitting you with my spells when you run right where I'm casting them."

"Maybe you should change your focus from fire spells to something less destructive until you can actually control what and where you cast them."


Solas slightly disapproves


They left the cave to inform Elaina about the wolves no longer being a problem, but before they got very far, Nate somehow managed to fall into a hole that appeared when the ground beneath him suddenly grumbled apart. Neither Cassandra nor Solas made an attempt of helping him out of that hole, they just decided to banter about the templars instead, and Varric only stood there and stared at Nate, totally unhelpful. At that moment Nate swore he was very, very done with this stupid region and this party of idjits. He could not wait to return to Haven and get some peace.

Elaina was very pleased to hear the wolves wouldn't be any further trouble. Nate also spoke with Bron, who asked him to mark few places for watchtowers to ensure the refugees' safety. Nate agreed, though he did question in his mind whether he'd never get out of these lands, new quests would always appear. They returned to the camp to restock their supplies, but before anyone could say anything, Nate took his horse and rode away to the sunset. He'd meant it when he said he was done with the Hinterlands.
He would return later to complete the remaining tasks, but for now, he needed some fresh, mountain-y air.


Back at Haven, Nate spoke with the merchant, the smith and the apothecary (and failed to learn anyone's names), and he also talked to Varric to told him to consider running at the first opportunity. Nate couldn't deny it to be a tempting idea, but so far, something's kept him from bolting and abandoning everyone. He wasn't sure what it was. Sense of duty? Possible, but quite unlikely. Nate questioned Varric about red lyrium, but because the Dwarf appeared uncomfortable with the subject, he quickly dropped it and walked away. He then engaged in a conversation with Solas, and as surprising as it was, they didn't disagree as much as they normally did about things. Nate curiously asked to know more about the Fade and the Breach, and Solas was more than happy to provide knowledge.


Somehow Nate ended up flirting with the mage when it came to him staying and Nate protecting him against the Chantry; although he didn't exactly like Solas, he recognized his usefulness and appreciated his help, and would stop any templars from even thinking about dragging him to the Circle against his will. Solas seemed astonished and taken aback for a moment because of this sudden change of mind, and to Nate, seeing Solas speechless made that awkward flirting situation totally worth it.


Next Nate will head to Val Royeaux, and we'll see what kind of mischief he manages to make there. I have a feeling it's not going to go very well, but I guess we'll see...

Very easily if one doesn't want to go. Diana kept arguing that she didn't want to leave the clan, so Marethari guilted her into it by pulling the "duty" card. Apparently the clan's duty to aid during a Blight only applied to Diana, since the rest of them hightailed it outta there as quickly as possible.

I haven't heard from him for a while. Last update was his computer died as did his phone, but that was a few months ago. I hope he gets back soon, or he's not gonna know what the heck happened to everyone.

Went to the Emerald Graves and went full psychotic on the resident nugs with their annoying squeaking.

So, when Zathrian introduced himself, he said he was keeper and hahren. Aren't they supposed to be two different people?

Keepers are leaders who try to keep the lore of the clan safe. The hahren are the oldest of the clan who are storytellers and guide the children, they usually defer to the Keeper. I guess Zathrian is saying he's the leader and the oldest.

Well, the ones to go are always the hunters, the elders and the children. Perhaps the hahren before Soral was killed by werewolves or died in some incident. None of the party has any significant insight regards Dalish clans to pose any question.

What did I do today in DA:I? Oh, you know, the usual.

Rescue and expend resources to save Blackwall. If he wasn't a good tank in the game, I'd let him suffer.

In judgement I usually set him free to atone for his sins. What are the outcomes in Trespasser if you enslave him or turn him over to the Wardens?