[OOC] Dragon Age: Warden's Folly

[Apollosarcher]

A summary of the recent years.

Map of Thedas

9:55 Dragon
Qunari ships have been seen in mass fleeing Par Vollen as the sail for Seheron, the war fleets load with the rarely seen civilians of the Qunari.

9:56 Dragon
Through spies and scouting Orlais determines that the Qunari were driven from Par Vollen by Darkspawn. The Qunari send multiple ships back to Par Vollen few ever return, those that do are heavily damaged. Towards the end of the year the Qunari begin a full scale invasion and war with Tevinter.

9:57 Dragon
The Grey Wardens learning of this threat begin recruiting and calling on treaties to assemble a massive army to face the Darkspawn on Par vollen.

9:58 Dragon
The Qunari and Tevinter war is at full scale with both their armies engaged in Seheron Tevinter staging an invasion of the island to purge the Qunari. When suddenly a massive storm arrives, wiping and sinking most of the island no one survives leaving to the near extinction of the Qunari. Soon afterword Darkspawn sink the capital city of Tevinter and begin to sack the nation.

Antiva is rocked by the attack of an Archdemon, flying in from Par Vollen hundreds of Darkspawn appeared along the coast as the Antivans fight desperately against it. The surviving Qunari are journeying to Rivain in hopes of finding shelter their being able to rebuild their people and carry Qun on to the next generation.

Orlais, Ferelden, Nevarra, and the Free Marches have massed armies along with their Grey Wardens have begun the march to face this sixth Blight. Rivain's forces line along the borders ready to push back any encroaching Darkspawn. The Anderfels and Kal-Sharok have amassed ready to attack Tevinter and push the Darkspawn out. The Inquisition has not sent forces, this is do to the fact they do not wish to the remaining nations to attacking fearing a massive crushing defeat believing that another one of the seven original Magistrates was responsible for a Blight so soon after the last.

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They Grey Wardens have asked for volunteers from all nations for a special task group, one that is being sent to hunt and discover the nature of this Archdemon and perhaps something even more secretive the Wardens have yet to tell. They have called for mages, warriors, and rogues to join in this mission. While some nations do not agree with the plan the treaties and loyalty they owe to the Wardens is enough for them to back it, even if the Inquisition does not.

History

Origins: A scrapy and determined Dalish Elf would become the hero of Ferelden, saving the land crowning Bhelen king, he would later broker peace between werewolves and Elves, he would also rescue the mages. Even managing to get Anora and Alistair to work together for the future of Ferelden. He, Leliana, Morrigan, and Alistair sought the arch-demon and though Alistair believed his best friend would die, the young man could not risk the king. Ending the demon Morrigans ritual had worked and young Elvish warden lived. After the battle the elves were gifted lands in the Hinterlands.

Awakening: Killing the Architect and saving both Aramanthine and the Keep. The newly promoted Warden Commander then began his expedition to discover a cure for the calling. If he could then then he would be able to return home and start a family with the women he loved.

Dragon Age 2: Hawke, a young woman of much and skill rose up over the years becoming Champion and gaining allies. Eventually becoming renown throughout Kirkwall as a supporter of Mages as her sister was one. After she escaped the deep roads with her fortune she returned her sister having been taken by the Circle. When the war with the Qunari occurred Hawke lead the defensive and saved his friends, defeating the Qunari. Siding with the mages deciding Anders would live with what he had done Hawke faced down the Knight commander who had gone insane. After that the Champion vanished.

Inquisition: The Inquisitor a young Dalish Elf who seeks aid from the mages first comes forth. While not believing in the maker he does think some greater power saved him, whether it be fate or another force. He declared the Inquisition stood for order and backed that the fact he allied with the Wardens trying to maintain balance. Reuniting Celene and Briala to lead the world. Allying with the ancient elves the young elf did not drink from the well. He also named Leliana the new Divine. Defeating Corypheus the Inquisition contniued to monitor the world hoping to prevent magical incidents, Darkspawn like Corypheus from returing and prevent the Chantry from having it's own private army.

Character Sheet

Name:
Age:
Sex:
Race:
Allegiance: (Who they support or feel closely tied to.)
Class/Sub-class: (Like Rogue: Ranger)

Appearance: (Preferably a drawn picture or description, can have both.)

Abilities: (I mostly use Origins for abilities reference, try to stick to that. You can go up to seven.)

Personality: (Paragraph minimum.)

History: (Characters past and/or up bringing.)

[Eisenhorn]

Most excellent!

[The Fated Fallen]

It's always nice to see what other people chose. Almost entirely different to me

[Apollosarcher]

@The Fated Fallen I felt we needed more Elf and the the games tended to agree so I went with it. I kept it close to the original CS so you guys could modify sheet's, I set this up to give decent time for recovering from the breach. However Qunari really got the short end of the stick here.

[AquaAzura]

@Apollosarcher would it bo okay if I still use Knight-enchanter?

[Apollosarcher]

@AquaAzura That would be fine.

[Amelian Draco]

Sweet

[AquaAzura]

Name: Callum Lowell
Age: 48
Sex: Male
Race: Human
Allegiance: The Mages
Class/Sub-class: Mage/Knight Enchanter

Appearance:


Abilities:

Spirit Blade: "Not all mages are defenceless up close, some even use that to their advantage, I'm no different." The user summons a blade from the fade to attack enemies at close range and reflect projectiles back at foes and the for, of a shockwave.

Fade Clock: "I use the fade as a clock and shield, but also as a weapon." The user surrounds themselves with magic of the veil to become intangible and walk though people and beast. Reacts violently if the user uncloaked themselves inside a foe, very bloody and gory.

Barrier Master: "Magic is more then fire, lightning and ice, it can be used to ward away injuries, if a Mage can't master barriers they are good as dead." The user creates barriers to surround himself and his party which keeps them safe until it runs out or has been dispelled

Master Herbalist: "The skills I have gathered since the rebellion has been useful for me and others that is of need of skills." The user can identity herbs and with the right materials they can make useful potions in and out of combat.

Expert Survivalist: "Many mages die out and the wilds right away from their lack of practical knowledge or skills, I was lucky I was able to learn them quickly." His life after the conclave was tough and a learning experience, he had learn to live in the wild by himself or with sickly, old or young mages who have never knew a life outside the circles.

Master Combatant: "Even before the rebellions I was ready for war, but I expected my teachers thought they knew what side I would be on but they were wrong." His years as a Knight-enchanter has taught him how to fight up close and personal and to the focus to cast a spell even with an arrow in his gut or a dagger in the back.

Ice Magic: "Ice can be used more then for freezing enemies to death, it can be used to slow down, create cover, confuse but it's also good for freezing idiots as most people think it is." Before Callum was a knight Enchanter he was an ice Mage, and he was and is still good at it, he can create a wall of ice, create a glyph that freezes foes in place when they walk over it, can create small but powerful blizzards.

Personality: Callum is a dedicated and protective man who is wise from his long years of lifr. He abhors violence often wishes to avoid needless bloodshed and talk though it, but he knows that violence cannot always be avoided so when need be, he will defend others to his end. He will work hard on what he believes is right no matter the pain he will need to go though to reach it. Callum acts much older then he is, often acting as a parental figure to others giving advice and supporting others. He is also stupidly stubborn, he will never give up on others even they don't deserve it or reaching for a goal that beyond his reach and rarely asking for help and he often turns it away when someone does ask.

History: Callum was born to minor Ferelden nobles the youngest of seven children. The Lowell's has always despised the fact that magic runs though their veins strongly, due to them being a pious family sending many children to the chantry or to train them as Templars. But even as a child Callum was an embarrassment to them, as he showed signs of magic at a young age, and he even talked to spirits at such a young age. He was despised by his siblings and parents, but he was taken away by Templars before they could punished the child for his magic. But they said many things that would influence Callum as a person, since he doesn't wish to be petty and abusive as his family. He kept his family name to remind them that he exist and he revealed their secret to Thedas.

Callum hated the Ferelden Circle, he hated the sense of fear and loathing that hovers over every room and floor, the glares of Templars and Priests, and the despair that every Mage showed on their faces and even the way they walk, the fearful whispers about the newest tranquil, the sobbing at night before sudden silence, the hollow voices of the tranquils. He hated it all. But he kept studying and perfecting his spells so he could go above what the Templars expect of him, with the help of spirits he was able to beat the Harrowing quite easily.

After his Harrowing he was sent to Oswick for they lack any spirit mages during the time, this was a year before the Fifth Blight, he counts himself lucky to have been transferred the year before. It was his time here that he studied the way of the Knight Enchanter. Even though he disliked the Circle of Magi and by extension the Chantry as a whole, he was loyal to the common people and his follow mages for they were the only allies he has known in his life so he used his body and magic as a sword and shield to protect others from both the dangers of magic and those who wish to target those that are feared or hated.

Callum raised in the ranks in the circle but it all became moot once the rebellion started, Callum joined the rebel mages not wanting to turn his blade and staff to the people he protected with his life. Like all others during and eventually after the Breach it was a difficult time of adjusting to a forever changed world with a new Divine and newly received freedom but he feels that it was for the best, though he wish more people should be living in this new world. But he will defend this new Thedas from the likes of Darkspawn that wants noting but to blight it. He was one of first ones to volunteer himself for the Grey Wardens.

[Lionheart]

Again, I don't particularly care to pick talents. If it's an issue I'll change it.

Garen Steelsinger

Name: Garen Steelsinger
Age: 32
Sex: Male
Race: Human
Allegiance: N/A
Class/Sub-class: Warrior

Appearance:

Portrait

Abilities:
Combat Mastery: Due to countless hours of training and even more hours and years of combat experience Garen has a very keen grasp of martial combat. Skilled with the sword, lance, warhammer, crossbow, and many other armaments. Also something of a strategist Garen has disciplined his mind to think many moves in advance, as such he's not only an able and dangerous combatant but a capable and quick-thinking commander.

Survivalist: Garen has spent enough time in the wilderness to easily survive on his own for months, even years at a time.

The Song of Steel, Dance of Death: Garen himself would say his extreme proficiency with his blades came with hours upon hours of practice.
Other more superstitious crowds believe him to be a demon warrior incarnate, whose only purpose in the world is to reap death upon whomever he pleases. Whatever the actual case, Garen is so attuned to his weapons and his body that when he fights his blades sing a funeral dirge for his enemies. The only sounds to be heard is the whooshing of blades slicing the air, the clanging of metal beating metal, and the screams of his defeated foes.


Personality: To most Garen is a rough, cynical person having seen and dealt with enough death to make the man cold and indifferent to the cruelties of the world. As a wanderer and professional soldier Garen is disciplined, shrewd, logical, sarcastic, and at times a bit ruthless. Still, his iron like persona has soft spots, particularly towards children whom if he's in an area long enough will teach kids how to read, write, and otherwise survive. He gives those he counts as friends high regards and always pay his debts, loyalty with loyalty, blood with blood.

History

His father was a hunter and was murdered by a band of darkspawn when he was a boy. After that Garen and his mother survived the best they could, eventually she perished as well. After that the boy was recruited by a mercenary company called the Dragon's Blades at the age of 8. He was to serve the fighters much like a squire and eventually become a fighter himself.

He stuck with the company for 10 years, becoming one of the group's most respected fighters and tacticians. He showed great leadership capabilities and quite the mind for battlefield strategy. The group had an established territory, the local villages were grateful for the protection and the company had food and lodging. Garen served as the one of three members of the company known as the "Dragon Heads" for a couple years, marrying the village chief's daughter, Elaine.

The two had a daughter named Alys, they were happy, blissful. However the bliss would not last... One night after returning with his men from a monster hunt they found the village in flames. Tevinter Slavers were ransacking the town and carting off it's inhabitants. Garen and his men did all they could and saved a few. But when the dust settled, Elaine and Alys were nowhere to be found, the village was ruined, burned, and what was left of the population didn't want to be anywhere near there.

After that Garen left the Dragon's Blades, intent on hunting down the slavers and finding his family. That was his mission for years, until finally he did. He and his closest friend Jeremiah Cross who was a tracker hunted the Tevinter to their lair. The two stormed the place, finding horrific things, corpses, tortured, mangled, or worse. Finally the two found Elaine, or what was left of her. They searched but Alys could not be found. And so the two returned and went their separate ways, with Garen wandering the world. Listless aside from finding his daughter.

Now the world is threatened, and a call for heroes has been issued. Though no hero himself, Garen has decided to lend his twin longswords Gwynt and Tân to the cause of saving the world. For if the world is destroyed, if Alys still lives she will perish with it.

[AquaAzura]

I aged up Callum so his age would make sense with the confirmed years.
Also I might make a second character would that be okay?

[Eisenhorn]

I am debating whether to bring the rogue I made over here, or scrap him and do a new character completely. Leaning towards the latter, personally.

[Apollosarcher]

@AquaAzura Yes. A second character is fine.

[Apollosarcher]

@Eisenhorn Your call, the Wardens treat all fairly.

[Eisenhorn]

Well, the rogue would sooner die then work with Wardens, as he is now. So it will probably be wiser to make a new chara.

[AquaAzura]

@Apollosarcher are our characters approved so far or will you approve them all at once?

[Apollosarcher]

@Lionheart My only issue is in combat mastery. I would prefer you to pick more of a style of fighting. Like two handed, sword and shield, or dual wielding. I'm fine with him being a good strategist everything else is good. Just break up the combat skills some, he can't be good with all weapons. Change then post him in the characters tab.

@AquaAzura Callum is approved.

[AquaAzura]

Finished my second character!

Mera Velara

Name: Mera Velara
Age: 21
Sex: Female
Race: Dalish Elf
Allegiance: The Dalish
Class/Sub-class: Sword and Shield Warrior/Guardian

Appearance:
 

Abilities:
Master Survivalist: "May the Dread Wolf keep his distances." It's a common skill for the Dalish to know how to survive away from the comforts of Human Cities. This especially true for the Dalish of The Anderfels.

Expert Combatant: "May the Creators Guide my blade to victory, and keep my shield strong." The Dalish are famous for their archers, but not all of them are archers but those who are not should still be feared for the Dalish give weapons only to the strongest of ther clan.

Expert Trap Maker: "A hunter should always have the tools to Hunt." Being a hunter for the Dalish has given them the useful skills to create traps in short notice, if the have the right materials to make them.

Shield Wall: "My will to defend become stronger with each hit I take." The user blocks upcoming attack with their shields, becoming tougher to kill with each hit as they anticipate the next move.

Payback Strike: "The shield hides a sword, which becomes sharper with each wound you cause me." The user is an expert at countering and hurting the enemies back.

Charging Halla: "I will cut a line though your defenses so my allies can cut you down." The user rushes enemies, shield first knocking over enemies and moving them aside which should grab their attention away from vulnerable allies.

Expert Herbalist: The Creators has given us what we need." Years in the Anderfels has given the user the knowledge to know the difference between poisonous plants and beneficial herbs.

Personality: Mera is an Optimistic Realist, as she sees the world as it is, but she sees it far more positively compared to most others of her kind. She believes that her people can only go up after the ages of lows and abuses they have endured for so long. She wishes to collect any stories or infomantion of old but she also wishes to keep the stories of modern Elves alive for the future Dalish to know and never lose history and stories ever again.
She is naturally protective and supportive of her follow Elves, and is normally cold and has a sharp tongued towards humans but she can put aside her differences to work with them if the need arises.

History: Mera was born to a pair of Dalish Hunters in the Anderfels, where her clan lives and hunts as they were unable to travel though Tevinter without causing an incident that could possible wipe out the clan. The life in the Anderfels is as hard for the Dalish as any Anders, due to the very little resources or materials to work with, but the clan has always made it though the tough times and survive the harsh lifestyle of the Anderfels.

Mera was trained as a hunter from a young age by her parents, the sword and shield being her best weapons, she was well liked by the clan for her strong body and soft heart. Growing up she was inspired by the Inquisitor and the Hero of Feralden to be a hero to her people and all of Thedas, for if they can be heroes so can she. She also believes in the Elven gods and preys to them often either to keep herself or her clan fed for the week when food is low or to be forgiven when a Halla dies by the lack of water.

But in her early adulthood she has heard stories of Darkspawn attacking the Qunari who in a desperate push to live attacked Tevinter, which at first she doubted until the Anderfels army were ready to fight the Darkspawn in Tevinter, Mera didn't have any doubt about her next action.

She went to her keeper and asked to joined the Grey Wardens sides to keep her clan and people safe from the Darkspawn much in the same way as Lavellan and Mahariel before her. After days of arguing with the old mage he agreed to her request only if she agrees to carry the shield of her father and the sword of her mother until they broke or become useless. She agreed and within a few days she left her clan to help protect others from the Darkspawn.

[Apollosarcher]

@AquaAzura Accepted.

[Argetlam350]

They probably need to be worked on to fit your character sheet but here's my dynamic duo:

Tal-Voshoth Zeynep Sihir

Her attire:



Character name:
Tal-Vashoth Zeynep Sihir

Age:
26

Species:
Qunari

Allegiance:
N/A

Class:
Saarebas (Qunari Mage), more specific her prowess is being a Force Mage.

Skills and talents:
Fist of the Maker- The mage slams enemies into the ground with incredible power, against which armor is no protection.
Stonefist- The mage hurls a stone projectile that strikes with massive force.
Chain Lightning- The mage singes a target with lightning, and electrical arcs lance out to hit other nearby foes.
Hex of Torment- The mage curses the enemy, increasing damage from all sources for a short time.

Items:
Her polearm which doubles as her catalyst of dishing out the magic she knows.



Bio:
Zeynep was born Par Vollen and like all other qunari children, was sent to be raised by the Tamassrans of the capitol city, Qunandar. For a time she led the normal life that is expected of all qunari children, and of course would of more then likely have become one of the Tamassrans as well until the day came that she showed that she was cursed with the use of magic. When it was found out that she was plagued by this curse, she was removed from the care of the Tamassrans and placed in the care of an arvaarad, she became a saarebas. Those that she had come to know as brothers and sisters, the only form of family she would ever had, rejected her and she soon lost all contact to the world around her. Under the care of her arvaarad, she became nothing more then a social outcast due to the fear of magic that the Qun had. Zeynep learned to not speak at all after watching a fellow saarebas have his own tongue cut out of his mouth due to the accusation of that saarebas practicing magic while his arvaarad was not looking. She never spoke only gave nods and head shakes to questions or to show she was listening. She was lucky enough to be sparred from having her horns removed, making an agreement with her arvaarad that allowed her to keep her horns.
Zeynep eventually fooled them all that she was nothing more then a submissive servant, all the while she planned her escape. She might of not spoke but she secretly taught herself magic, it was never an easy task but she taught herself enough to have a means of escape. Eventually the time came where she could run, leave the Qun and become Tal-Voshoth. She never wanted to return to Par Vollen, there was nothing for here there to stay and she cursed the place for her exile from society and treatment which was no better then being an attack dog.
When the night came of her escape, she manage to slip by her arvaarad, asleep like a babe, never expecting that Zeynep would try such a feat. She would never know how long it took for them to discover her escape but it did not matter. She ran south, only stopping when necessary. She could not remain in one place for long, there was no knowing if she was being hunted down as she ran, if she was caught it would only mean death.
Once she managed to get as far as Orlais, that was when she took time to stop. She hid herself among the shadows of the city, finally cutting away the strand of strings that kept her mouth sown shut, not enough to entirely keep her from opening it but enough that it had been able to prevent most talking above a whisper, to finally hear her own voice again shocked her. She had not heard it in years since she had become saarebas, now though she was free of that accursed title and free to learn to speak the native tongue of Thedas. She had to learn on her own for quite some time, listening and piecing what everything meant. She learned a lot from her time in Orlais. Eventually though she left Orlais and continued south, coming to the Free Marches and finding herself in the city of chains, Kirkwall. Here she sold herself off as a mercenary for hire, what else could she do? She had no useful skills besides the little knowledge of magic she had, being able to at least be a mercenary for hire allowed her to learn more about other cultures, the language that most spoke, and at least a little more magic. Her time in Orlais as well as Kirkwall left her feeling slightly jealous of the people she saw. How they had so much freedom to choose their paths they desired, something she never had. Even the Circle of Magi she looked with awe as well, seeing how the mages were treated.
Despite her awe though, she still holds some ideals of the Qun and finds that most people are, for lack of a better term, weak and gets agitated by those that take the little things they have for granted. She also frowns upon those mages that would make deals with demons, seeing them as weak and unfit for the life they have.

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Gavlan Drogoth

His attire:



Character name:
Gavlan Drogoth

Age:
42

Species:
Dwarf

Allegiance:
N/A

Class:
Beserker Warrior

Skills and talents:
His combat skills lie in two handed weapons, specifically he deals with great axes and great hammer weapons. Who says the small guy can pack a powerful punch to his foes? Gavlan skills as a warrior come from his years of training as being an enforcer of the laws in Orzammar as well as having to occasionally be sent into the Deep Roads with his fellow comrades when told too.
Beserk- The berserker flies into a rage, landing powerful blows for as long as this mode is active.
Mighty Blow- The warrior leaps into the air, crashing down on foes with tremendous force.
Giants Reach- The warrior's two-handed attacks rip through the air with such power that each generates a shockwave past the point of impact, effectively extending the weapon's reach.

Items:
His armor on his back and his mighty axe that is named Luca



Bio:
Gavlan grew up at first as a trader of Orzammar. His trade was that in weapons and armor with an occasional dabble of the other markets when he could afford to do so. Unfortunately Gavlan ran into tough times and was forced into making deals with a group of thugs that were called the Carta. His involvement lead to a slight relationship with the gang's leader Jarvia. The relationship didn't last long however with Jarvia pressing him to do more illegal actions then he wanted to. For his disobedience, his shop was destroyed and the law enforcement of Orzammar got an anonymous tip of his dealings with Carta. For his punishment it was either going to jail, becoming casteless, or going into the Deep Roads on expeditions. His choice was the Deep Roads. This was when he began learning his fighting prowess. From other warriors, either other criminals forced into the expeditions for punishment or Orzammars guards who volunteered for these dangerous jobs. Orzammar was the last Thaig and it was determined to not fall, in order to do that, they had to thin Darkspawn from time to time. These expedition were also used to traverse to lost Thaigs and find anything that might be of use to Orzammar, be it ancient texts or miscellaneous items that could fetch a price being sold to the outside world above Orzammar.
Even after his punishment was deemed over, he continued going on the expeditions into the Deep Roads, partially because it meant finding rare items he could sneak back to Orzammar and sell for some coin and partially because he enjoyed the fighting, he learned he had a knack of using an axe and fighting Darkspawn gave him some pleasure and entertainment. Plus he made friends in his merry band of outcasts who also continued these expeditions. They shared in good laughs and mead. Unfortunately all good things come to an end. While on one expedition into the Deep Roads, they were ambushed by Darkspawn. Gavlan was the only one to make it out alive. He feared that perhaps returning to Orzammar would not be a wise decision. All the men in the expedition were considered criminals, even if Gavlan had repaid his dues to society for his supposed crimes. Rather the return he looked for a means of leaving the Deep Road. It took him days to find one of the exits of the Deep Roads, but he did and found himself far from the moutain range of Orzammar that he called home. He felt like he was going to fall off the realm of Thedas with how open the world was. He had no idea where he was only where he couldn't go. So he made his way north, passing though Orlais, Nevarra, and the Free Marches before stopping in Kirkwall. Here is when he meant his partner in crime. Zeynep the Qunari mage. At first neither saw eye to eye on anything. Always bickering back and forth on how things should be done. Eventually though they found the means to get along and even enjoy each others company. Both were social outcasts. She a qunari mage and him an dwarf with no home. They used their talents to be hired out as mercenaries or smugglers in Kirkwall and soon Gavlan was well know for being a guy that could smuggle just about anything into Kirkwall's walls.

[Apollosarcher]

@Argetlam350 Your playing a Qunari huh? Well she's not gonna be happy...