#svarah

[bloody-tomcat]

#art #me #moth #illistration #goth #moon #bloody tomcat #sVarah

[thereinafter-art]

Svarah Sun-Hair and Cassandra, drawn for @ripplesofaqua in @black-emporium-exchange 2023

#dragon age #da:i #cassandra pentaghast #svarah sun-hair #cassandra x svarah #kiss series #why is there not more art of svarah I need to do more about this

[imakemywings]

Dragon Age Femslash Recs

Happy February 2nd! For Femslash February, some fanfic recommendations! Asteriks by particular favs (. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)

Comfort by RipplesOfAqua - Josephine/Vivienne - In tired moments, they find comfort from one another.

Counting by klickitats - Josephine/Leliana - Leliana and Josephine meet for the first time, despite Leliana's best efforts to the contrary.

duet for two Hands in six baths by thereinafter -  Cassandra/Leliana - Six different times Leliana and Cassandra ended up in a bathing-type situation together.          

* To Feel, Still Seeing by hornkerling - Josephine/Vivienne -  “Were you aware-? ...Oh, I don’t know if I should tell you.” Josephine taps her pen against the top of the desk a couple of thoughtful times and looks at Vivienne, eyes filled with giggly mirth. “At my finishing school in Val Royeaux, the girls had a habit of choosing prominent persons who figured in the societé as idols. To… dream about. Entertain girly fantasies. You, Madame, were one of them.”

A First Encounter by amarmeme - f!Hawke/Cassandra - Hawke knows little about the woman who's after her, beyond what Varric tells her. Cassandra knows a lot about the Champion, but is any of it real?

Late, Late Nights and Early Starts by hibernate - f!Cadash/Cassandra, Leliana/Vivienne -  Sleep is for those with less to do.

A Most Edible Thistle by @chocochipbiscuit​ - Josephine/Vivienne - Artichokes, assassins, and the schoolgirl crush that Josephine never outgrew.

Nevarran Steel by bioticbootyshaker - Cassandra/Vivienne - Endangering her life needlessly, Cassandra realizes that the vow she made to Vivienne -- to be her Chevalier and to serve her -- is more than just some silly promise.

No Home For You Here by withpractice - f!Hawke/Merrill - Nothing could have possibly prepared her for what came next.

* The Other Side of Terror by superfluouskeys - f!Hawke/Cassandra -  Hawke would just like everyone to know that she has shown remarkable restraint.  Did she fall in love at first sight with the angry muscly templar lady?  Maybe!  But has she so much as gone near her, so much as glanced in her terrifyingly beautiful direction since her arrival at Skyhold?

A Piece of Sunset by madamebadger - Josephine/Leliana - "Flatterer." But there was a curl of enjoyment in Josie's voice, so Leliana persisted.

* pretend this isn’t bleeding by ghost_teeth - f!Trevelyan/Vivienne -  For the first time in perhaps ten years, Vivienne considers withdrawing from a party for a breath of fresh air.

pride, and the hurt the followed it by Anonymous - f!Hawke/Merrill - While trying to save Feynriel from his own nightmares, Merrill falls victim to the persuasive words of a pride demon, and turns on Hawke in the Fade. When she wakes up and realises what she's done, she hides away, certain that Hawke will want nothing to do with her. But Hawke is nothing if not surprising.

* The Rain it Raineth Every Day by Glaukobiblion - f!Hawke/Merrill -  The summer before Hawke goes to college, Leandra hires a new gardener.  Pining, parties, and poor decisions ensue.    

The Spice of Life by Anthologyofwhat - f!Hawke/Merrill - The tale of Merrill's illicit search for inappropriate uses of magic. No sex, just talking.

Small Comforts by thereinafter - Leliana knows when Cassandra has a frustrating day, and vice versa.

This Dangerous Game We Play by kaijuburgers - f!Aeducan/Anora - After Trian's death, Sereda knows it's only a matter of time before she too is returned to the Stone. When she's given an easy out, she takes it.

* Unconquered by ChocoChipBiscuit - Svarah Sun-hair/Vivienne - “Madame Vivienne, I thought—if you were Avvar, a respected warrior of another Hold who bested me in combat, it would have been simple. I would have asked if you wanted company in the bedroll and we would have had it out, one way or another. But by the Lady…” Svarah’s voice trailed, rueful. “You lowlanders distract and divert like fish in a stream.”

#femslash february #fic rec #dragon age #merrill #cassandra pentaghast #leliana #aeducan #vivienne #svarah sun-hair #josephine montilyet #da fanfiction #anora mac tir #fanfic recs

[eluvianarts]

“Svarah Sun-Hair Janesdotten, Thane of Stone-Bear Hold”

This scene depicts the moment when Svarah got her legend-mark “Sun-Hair” after an enemy archer set her hair on fire & she hadn’t the time to douse the flames during battle! (Also added a version w/o the flames to show off her beautiful hair!)

I have to give a big thanks to @legend-markzine for inspiring me to create this piece!

🔥 Magical Link to Prints 🔥 🔥 Magical Link to Merch 🔥

#Avvar #Legend-mark #Thane Sunhair #Thane Sun-Hair #Svarah Sun-Hair #Dragon Age #warrior #warrior woman #female warrior #viking #red head #red hair #Jaws of Hakkon #Dragon Age Inquisition #SunHair #war paint #Fantasy art #Fantasy artist #Dnd art #Dnd Artist #battle axe #Character art #Strong woman #strong female character #barbarian #female artist

[conversationswiththemoon]

Arcane Screenshots: Various Inquisition Characters, Part 2

Krem & Rocky

Warden Commander Clarel

...a very interesting result for Divine Justinia

Magister Halward Pavus

Magister Livius Erimond (shortly before his execution)

Samson got a glow-up

Abelas

Lt. Renn

Shaper Valta & Lt. Renn

Shaper Valta

Professor Bram Kenric

Svarah Sun-Hair of Stone Bear Hold

Flemeth

Bianca Davri

Solas & Flemeth

– ARCANE FILTER SCREENSHOTS –

Inquisitor Ellena Lavellan

Inquisitior Ellena Lavellan, Part II

Inquisitor Asha Lavellan

My Other Inquisitors

Companions Part I

Companions Part II

Companions Part III

Advisors And Leaders Part I

Advisors And Leaders Part II

Advisors And Leaders Part III

Various Inquisition Characters Part I

Various Inquisition Characters Part II

Various Inquisition Characters Part III

#arcane screenshots #dragon age #dragon age inquisition #cremisius aclassi #krem #rocky #clarel #divine justinia #halward pavus #Livius Erimond #samson #abelas #lt renn #renn #shaper valta #bram kenric #svarah sun hair #flemeth #bianca davri #solas

[elfcollector]

thane sun - hair

#daiedit #daedit #dragon age inquisition #dragon age #Svarah Sun-Hair #svarah janesdotten #da #myedit #myedits #mygifs #vgedit #gamingedit #i love her so much shes so cool

[lyriumlover]

PLEASE I CANNOT BE ALONE IN THIS

#dragon age #svarah sun hair

[crackinglamb]

Chapters: 139/? Fandom: Dragon Age: Inquisition, Dragon Age - All Media Types Rating: Explicit Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Relationships: Female Inquisitor/Solas (Dragon Age), Solas (Dragon Age)/Original Female Character(s) Characters: Solas|Fen'Harel, Rogue Inquisitor, Varric Tethras, Cassandra Pentaghast, Vivienne (Dragon Age), Sera (Dragon Age), Gereon Alexius, Dorian Pavus, The Iron Bull (Dragon Age), Blackwall (Dragon Age), Leliana (Dragon Age), Cullen Rutherford, Josephine Montilyet, Lace Harding, Cole (Dragon Age), Sky Watcher (Dragon Age), Wisdom (Dragon Age), Female Hawke (Dragon Age), Male Mahariel (Dragon Age), Morrigan (Dragon Age), Ameridan (Dragon Age), Felassan (Dragon Age) Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Modern Girl in Thedas, not a self-insert, Non-Canon Inquisitor (Dragon Age), Diary/Journal, Alcohol, Swearing, Snark, Pining, Emotional Slow Burn, Explicit Sexual Content, Friends With Benefits To Lovers, Solas Being Solas (Dragon Age), Fluff and Angst, Angst with a Happy Ending, Additional Warnings In Author's Note, Additional Characters to Be Added As They Show Up, NOW WITH VISUALS, And Because It Apparently Needs Saying: This Is Very Anti-Orlais Series: Part 1 of Wicked Things Summary:

Imogen McLean is glad she's played the series before. She's read the novels, she's flipped through the comics. She knows what's going to happen. She's got secrets to spill and canon to break. Now if she could just keep her hands off the Dread Wolf, this might all go a bit easier. Besides, he's got plans of his own. He's not the staying kind, and she knows better than to get attached.

You hear that, Thedas? She's not going to get attached. She's not.

 Beta'd by Iron_Angel. NSFW will be marked with **. Updates on Wednesdays.

*This fic now has embedded images. More will be added as I take/receive them. Most chapters have something in them, some have several. Screenshots were taken by me, any art is credited to its artist.*

Chapter 139 - Kith, Kin and Kind

The Augur had been tending the fire, building it back up so it filled the building with heat and light.  He smiled up at Imogen from his crouch and finished poking the wood around into a better configuration for a steady burn. When he stood, he opened his arms to her and she stepped into them. She hadn't expected a hug from the often taciturn man.

“Welcome, daughter of the Hold.  You have traveled far since leaving us.  It is good to see you.”  He then held her at arm's length and looked her over, noting the spread of green in her formerly blue hazel eyes. “Much has changed.”

“Yes.  In more ways than one.  That's why we're here.”

#Lamb writes #dragon age inquisition #solas x ofc #solas x original female character #what a wicked game to play #imogen mclean #solas #felassan #svarah sun-hair #the augur of stone-bear hold

[ammocharis]

Random bits of Avvar lore

These are just some bits of Avvar lore that I consider interesting, though I rarely find an excuse to bring them up in discussions about Dragon Age lore. They might not be terribly relevant but I think they're worth mentioning! If you're working on a fic that incorporates Avvar characters, you might even find these bits useful for adding flavour.

The Lady of the Skies has favourite species of birds.

“Bluebirds carry the goodwill of the Lady.” (Amund, DAI multiplayer)

“Budgerigars are sacred to the Lady. I think she likes the chirping.” (Amund, DAI multiplayer)

The Avvar call the shards "elfstones" and were able to locate them with help of Hakkon Wintersbreath before he got locked away.

"In the old times, the first Jaws of Hakkon spoke with the great spirit himself. He opened their eyes that they might see the elfstones hidden across the world, and they entered the old cave and learned the mysteries of winter." (Codex entry: Leather-Bound Hakkonite Journal)

The ability to read and write is not widespread among the Avvar (and may even be seen as odd) but hold leaders and augurs are usually literate.

"Script style and surrounding symbolism mark text as Avvar. Writing not widespread in holds—place marked by a leader or augur? Few lowlanders known to be in area at time.” (Codex entry: Colette's Notes)

“Thane Harofsen thinks he alone can work the words of lowlanders, as though the augurs had not learned the tale-drawing runes to study the old magic.” (Codex entry: Leather-Bound Hakkonite Journal)

They refer to the Tranquil as "dream-slain".

"The lowlanders, though, have found a new way to see them. The skull of dream-slain, set with the right magicks, can bring the elfstones to our sight." (Codex entry: Leather-Bound Hakkonite Journal)

An Avvar warrior won the Grand Tourney once.

The Grand Tourney is the oldest, and perhaps only, tradition of the Free Marches. [...] Contestants come from all over Thedas. [...] Once, the champion was an Avvar mountain man. (Codex entry: The Celebrant)

Their swearwords often involve gods/legendary heroes

Korth's stony arse, Korth-cursed, Tyrdda’s tits

Another common type of profanity is tied to domesticated animals and/or body waste

goat-lovers, goat-kissing, goat’s piss, goat shit, chicken-craps, shit-eating, blood-drinking

Stone-Bear hold has changed its physical location a few decades prior.

"Stone-Bear Hold's been here a few generations. I was born further north, but we left before I could remember." (Arvid Rolfsen, DAI)

Each of the chief gods has a test associated with them that can be used to settle disputes. The test of the Lady is climbing, as witnessed when first entering Stone-Bear Hold. The test of Hakkon involves fighting with blunted weapon, similar to the Hakkon's Trials quest where you face local warriors and fight until surrender. The one test that wasn't shown in any shape or form is the test of Korth, which incorporates flyting - an exchange of insults conducted in verse.

"The test of the Lady. We use it to settle disputes when it is not clear who has the right of it. There are others. For the test of the Mountain-Father, you battle with verse while those who favor you hold you aloft. The test of Hakkon is battle, with blunted weapons." (Svarah Sun-Hair, DAI)

Veilfire runes are known as "god-runes" to the Avvar.

"Stone-hidden lie the tales of this hold. Here's the means to find them. Return when you've seen all the god-runes, and I'll tell you why the Jaws of Hakkon did this." (Augur, DAI)

#dragon age #avvar #avvar lore

[thevulturesquadron]

Here’s Svarah Sun-Hair throwing shade. Solas should learn a lesson or two on humbleness. 

#solas #dragon age #dragon age inquisition #replaying some DLCs because it's winter and got nostalgic

[fergus-cousland]

not to vague post but Sister Paulette doesn't even have a face she's literally just a name on a codex entry from a war table mission. Svarah Sunhair isn't even in the base game and spends all her time on screen just sitting on a chair. pick the templars and Fiona gets mutated into an abomination and killed by the Inquisitor

but you know, they're technically in the game so it's OK that male companions outnumber female ones 2:1

#and this is coming from ME who spends WAY too much time dwelling on the likes of eliane bryland

[morganaseren]

Hi! What do you think would happen if, in an au where the conclave didn't explode, Niamh was found because the new Inquisition wanted her to join it's ranks? Leliana and the others agree that she is a good choice for whatever role they need of her, maybe a commander to replace Cullen or something like that, and thus people are sent out to dig into rumors of her whereabouts.

She's ultimately found completely by accident at some point.

Oh, wow, y'all are curious today, aren't you? 😂 Well, let's see what I can think up for this!

If the explosion never happens with the Conclave, then that means Divine Justinia is still alive. Given she was originally meant to be Corypheus' sacrifice in order for him to obtain the Anchor, that also means he likely still has the Orb of Destruction in his possession. Following along that line of thought, he could attempt to go after Justinia again, which would certainly warrant getting more protection in the form of a certain Elementalist. 😏 ("A monster capable of our world’s destruction beckons us at our gates, so…” She idly flexed her hand, conjuring lightning which interweaved itself between her fingers. “…better to let another monster of equal caliber face it.” - Niamh, chapter 13 of OtSttCA)

Of course, if the Breach never forms in this AU, then no Herald of Andraste would exist, which means the role of Inquisitor could more or less go to anyone.

While I can see Niamh accepting the role of Commander in this AU per your suggestion, I can't foresee her wanting to be the overall leader of the Inquisition, especially if you recall her reaction regarding it in chapter 17. That said, I can't imagine it would be easy trying to find or convince Niamh to actually join the Inquisition.

Per OtSttCA's timeline, Niamh came back to Ferelden to see if the Divine could succeed in securing an end to the Templar-Mage war. Since the Conclave isn't destroyed, I can only imagine it would still take a bit longer to making that happen. Niamh likely stays in the country with the intention to oversee its progress, but she largely keeps herself out of sight of the Chantry's many watchful eyes.

I could see her trying to lay low in the Frostback Basin with the Avvar. Niamh probably came across one of their hunting groups by accident when they're set upon by a pack of wyverns—a hearty food source in such unforgiving terrain but still remarkably dangerous beasts overall. Niamh subdues the wyverns with her magic, and in the aftermath of the battle, she checks on the condition of the Avvar hunters. Once she's assured they're alright, and upon discovering she's so close to Avvar territory though, she had every intention of leaving out of respect, but Thane Svarah "Sun-Hair" invites her into Stone-Bear Hold as an honored guest.

Niamh's inner scholar would likely enjoy learning more about the Avvar, so she truly takes the time to study their customs and beliefs along with the various ways in which the mages and Augurs use their magic.

Leliana and Cassandra find themselves in the Frostback Basin to investigate Niamh's whereabouts, especially since there were sightings of her helping with a negotiation on the behalf of an Avvar trader. They could also be in the area to investigate what happened to Ameridan, leader to the previous Inquisition who disappeared several Ages ago. Honestly, I think the entire premise of the Jaws of Hakkon DLC would be an interesting way to introduce Niamh's recruitment into the Inquisition! ...Of course, getting her to agree to join is another matter entirely. 😅

Following the aftermath of the Blight, Niamh had no intention of fighting for any further wars ever again, but that's essentially what Justinia and her respective Hands are asking her to do. Bear in mind that Justinia only planned to reform the Inquisition if peace couldn't be reached between the Templars and the mages. If Niamh's being asked to join it, then it's because they're asking her to be an active military commander to what is otherwise a religious organization—the same one that's taught her all her life to hate herself for what she is.

Leliana wants Niamh to join because their only other viable Commander candidate is Cullen, who she feels is too controversial a figure due to his history as Knight-Captain of Kirkwall's disastrous Circle. Knowing that Cullen is even in the Inquisition causes Niamh to balk even harder about joining, much to Leliana's dismay.

Niamh returns back to Stone-Bear Hold when she hears word that the Jaws of Hakkon are planning to move against Thane Svarah's group. Knowing it could be their only chance to get Niamh to reconsider her decision to join, Leliana offers Cassandra and herself as aid (along with a small contingent of her own agents) for the chance to have Niamh at least hear them out again. Niamh—not wanting Stone-Bear Hold to suffer due to her stubbornness should they be overrun without help—reluctantly agrees.

Per the events of the DLC, they do end up figuring out what's going on, which means Ameridan's fate and actual identity is finally revealed. At such a revelation, Leliana steels herself for what she assumes is Niamh's absolute refusal to join the Inquisition. To her surprise, she does the opposite. ("Make no mistake. Becoming the Inquisition's Commander never would have been my first choice, but the Chantry hid the fact that Ameridan was an elven mage for centuries, Leliana. If nothing else, this entire incident has shown me the lengths such an institution will go to in to hide anything they deem as remotely inconvenient to their rhetoric. I don't know what type of history your Divine intends to carve out, but I will not allow my people to become yet another scapegoat just so that the Chantry might escape more hurtful truths.")

So Niamh joins as a reluctant member of Justinia's War Council, but despite her reservations, she gives her absolute all as their lead strategist and Commander, especially once Corypheus finally makes his appearance. Also, thinking about Niamh in full Commander regalia is doing wonderful things to my mind right now... 🤤

Since Niamh's not out doing active fieldwork like she would be as Inquisitor, that means she'll be at Skyhold more often, which would allow her and Leliana to actually catch up with one another more easily.

Other than that, I imagine most of the in-game decisions will still play out in much the same way it would in OtSttCA.

At this point, I don't know who's going to end up as the Inquisitor for this group. My canon Hawke might be a fun character to play off of Niamh. 😂 I think this could still be an interesting AU to write though. Not my best work so far, but I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this!

#lee's inbox #lee's au ideas #leliana #female cousland/leliana #OTP: What If We Rewrite the Stars? #AU: Overthrow Me With Fire and Salt

[crossdressingdeath]

Alaris: Maybe I shouldn't bring this up, but bears and I traditionally do not get along. Svarah: You have fought bears? (Laughs.) You lived! Good for you! Svarah: Fear will keep you respectful, should you find Storvacker. You will be fine. Alaris: So you're saying she's friendly? Svarah: Ennnnnnnnh...

I love this dialogue option. One of the best in the whole DLC. The line delivery on that first line is gold. It's even funnier given Alaris has Dirthamen's vallaslin and bears are sacred to Dirthamen; poor Alaris is just here like "For some reason my main god's sacred animal hates me personally and I just have to deal with that".

#dragon age inquisition #alaris lavellan #also i have reached jaws of hakkon

[oopsallmabari]

given the opportunity I would ask for svarah sun hair's hand in marriage

#ari plays dragon age

[dragon-age-codex-entries]

Codex entry: Thane Svarah Sun-Hair

This appears to be an unfinished letter. The handwriting is simple, and the text has many phrases crossed out:

"Lowlanders, if you be brave enough to—

Orlesians, if you be brave enough—

Merchants of Orlais, if—

To those who wish to trade with Stone-Bear Hold, you should know me. I am Thane Svarah Sun-Hair—

I am Thane Svarah Janesdotten, known as Sun-Hair. Though my blade has tasted battle-tears many—

Though my blade has tasted blood many—

Though I have fought many battles, I wish no conflict between us, but instead trade between our hold and yours. We have furs and leathers that put your lowland hides to shame, plus weapons that have tasted Hakkon's winter—

We have furs and leathers that will make your warriors look strong and your lovers look supple, plus weapons—

We have excellent furs and leathers, and weapons like none seen in the lowlands. Trade honestly and well, and there will be coin for all. Cheat us, and your blood will—

Trade honestly and well, and there will be coin for all.

—Thane Svarah Sun-Hair

This is a fool's task. What lowlander would come this far for furs they have not seen?

Ah, Korth, I just wrote that instead of saying it. This stupid lowland writing vexes the mind."

The rest of the letter is a series of angry sketches of axes.

#dragon age #codex entry #letters and notes #characters #avvar

[paragonrobits]

Thane Svarah: you have something on your mind, Inquisitor?

The Inquisitor: Only that I've been all over Thedas and spoken by letter or in person to every single leader and let me tell you, except for the king of ferelden i quite literally hate every single pompous jackass of them all.

Inquisitor: you are QUITE LITERALLY the only leader I've actually respected. Again, except for the king of Ferelden but he's a special case.

Inquisitor: I would just throw them all up into the Fade if my staff didn't keep whining at me about it.

Inquisitor: Can i just kick them all out of office and put you or your guys in charge, instead?

Thane Svarah: No, I'd rather not. The lowlands sound awful.

Inquisitor: DANG IT. I'll have to find someone else to put in charge.

Inquisitor, staring directly at Varric:

Varric: Please don't get any ideas, you're scaring me

#dragon age #dragon age inquisition #avvar #svarah #but i sincerely hate all the leaders of Thedas and would prefer to just put someone else in charge #i like the avvar a lot because #orlais is so pompous and i hate it #but the so called barbarians are a breath of fresh air #at least there the murderous warmongers tell you to your face they'll come after you #instead of dancing around it #yes i just want to play a barbarian heroine