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𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐆𝐄 | 𝖆 𝖉𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖔𝖓 𝖆𝖌𝖊 𝖗𝖕

Templar Maliphant DeGardet

| 𝐆 𝐑 𝐄 𝐘 𝐖 𝐀 𝐑 𝐃 𝐄 𝐍 𝐀 𝐑 𝐂 𝐇 𝐈 𝐕 𝐄 |

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"If maleficarums warrant hunting down, then the players of The Game warrant burning at stakes."

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𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄 |
Maliphant "Mal" DeGardet
𝐀𝐆𝐄 |
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𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 |
Male (he/him)
𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄 |
Human
𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐍 |
Orlesian Exile
𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐍 𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐊 |
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𝐇𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐎𝐃𝐄 |
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𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 & 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃 |
6'0" with Bulky Musculature
𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐗𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐄𝐘𝐄 & 𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐑 |
A Fair Skintone with Natural Blond Hair that's Somewhat Coifed and Gray Eyes
𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 |
He has a mutilating burn scar over his left cheekbone that has seared off half his ear. There are also thin scars over his right eyebrow and the bridge of his nose.
𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐍 𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐅𝐈𝐓 |
Mal is adorned in heavy buckled leather armor with the bright red scapular of the Templars that drapes to his knees. On his shoulders are bulky pauldrons that lead to thick "sleeves" of armored plates. It ends at his bare fingers, nails well taken care of but blood underneath the edges. Around his waist is a thick belt with a few, empty stretched-out loops that lead to ones filled with bright blue lyrium potions. Also on his hip is a large, rain-proof satchel that seems to be stuffed to the brim with vellums, scrolls, and a tome. Around his legs are thick, laced leather pants that trail into calf-high boots with metal toes that have seen better days. On his back is a shortsword with intricate runes carved on them, and on his hip across from the satchel containing his paperwork, is an Orlesian shortsword. He also a quiver stuffed with red-feathered arrows and a bow strung over his shoulder. Despite the high collar of his undershirt, one can still make out the curvature of a necklace that he wears underneath his armor. On top of his head is an Orlesian hat made from thick leather with a wide brim and an old red feather pinned to it.
𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐌𝐒 |
Mal isn't the sort to be guarded, his armor does that well enough. He usually has his hands on his hips or is thumbing through his notes--possibly penning more. If someone wishes to engage him in conversation, he'd be more than glad to. His smile is welcoming, but it's also very Orlesian. There's a way he tilts his chin up to look down at you that tells you the conversation is for his importance and not your own. Beyond that, he's quick to place a hand on his mace and pick at the leather straps in anticipation.

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𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 |
To talk to Mal, one would assume that his reasoning for being here would solely be duty. Yet, an Orlesian templar from a Free Marches Chantry might raise a few brows. Unlike the rest of his Circle-
Bound brethren, there's something a bit different about the way that Mal takes to his templar nature.
𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 |

• Personable- No one will accuse the templar of being off-putting at first glance.
• Goal-Oriented- Good luck getting Mal away from tending to his duties and assignment.
• Faithful- Nothing will sway him from the Chantry or his commitment to the Templars.

𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐒 |

• Haughty- Years in the Orlesian Court will do that to someone.
• Self-Aggrandizing- If you want someone that will tell their story with bravado and poignancy, it's him. He'll even do an amazing job of downplaying anyone else's accomplishments.
• Without Remorse- Maleficarum, or not, if someone is practicing magic outside the reach of the Chantry, it's Mal's duty to bring them in. No sob story will deter him. More determinantal being that he's fine doing this to allies as well.

𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒 |

• Gossip
• Cigars
• Ego

𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐇 |
Mal would never fail at his duties and lead others into unnecessary harm. It wouldn't look good for his reputation. It's hard to say if what he does is altruistic or ignoble of others' struggles, but he will never stand by and let blood magic wreak havoc.

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| 𝐖 𝐀 𝐑 𝐑 𝐈 𝐎 𝐑 |

☐ 𝕮𝖔𝖒𝖒𝖚𝖓𝖎𝖈𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓 | +4
Persuasion & Etiquette & Deception
☒ 𝕮𝖔𝖓𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖚𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓 | 0
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☐ 𝕮𝖚𝖓𝖓𝖎𝖓𝖌 | -1
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☒ 𝕯𝖊𝖝𝖙𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖙𝖞 | +2
Dueling & Short Blades
☐ 𝕸𝖆𝖌𝖎𝖈 | 0
Blood Magic
☐ 𝕻𝖊𝖗𝖈𝖊𝖕𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓 | 0
Tracking
☒ 𝕾𝖙𝖗𝖊𝖓𝖌𝖙𝖍 | +1
Intimidation
☐ 𝖂𝖎𝖑𝖑𝖕𝖔𝖜𝖊𝖗 | -2
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𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 |
Templar

Mal does not use his abilities to tend to demons, but instead hunts down those who use the art of blood magic to commit heinous rituals. He's spent some time learning of them, reading about apostates and hedge mages that have used this dark art in the past. His lyrium-fueled abilities are about nullifying magic and not letting magic affect him. This doesn't mean he's an impenetrable shield because his powers only extend as long as the lyrium dosage. But in that short time, one has to face him on the physical battlefield.

𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 |
Armor Training

Novice

Description

Novice: You can wear heavy leather and mail armor without suffering a penalty.

Intrigue

Novice ► Journeyman

Description

Novice: You know how to play the Game. Chose the following Communication focus: Deception.
Journeyman: You always gain more information than you give out. You’re talented at performative espionage and gossip.

Oratory

Novice

Description

Novice: You know how to work a crowd. In a public setting, you can find your voice amongst the people. They won’t fall in line with you, but they’ll listen.

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𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐃 |

• Heavy Leather
• Orlesian Shortsword
• Runic Shortsword
• Lyrium Potions

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐃 |

• Bow & Arrows

𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐊 |

• Backpack, Orelsian Clothes, Rations, & Waterskin
• Vellums & Scrolls & Tomes Regarding Magic and Apostates
• Ink Pot & Well
• Candles & Flint
• Compass & Map
• Cigars
• Mysterious Jewelry
• A Strange Black Candle
• Paperwork from the Circle of Starkhaven

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| 𝐑 𝐄 𝐋 𝐀 𝐓 𝐈 𝐎 𝐍 𝐒 𝐇 𝐈 𝐏 𝐒 |

CHARACTER NAME |
Your character's opinion. Copy & Paste as many times as needed.

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Trash for the Trash God [Just Breaking BBCode]

ZEUS || GOD OF SKY & THUNDER

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𝙄𝘿𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙄𝙏𝙔 & 𝙋𝙀𝙍𝙎𝙊𝙉𝘼

Berthil Espegren | #573136

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𝙈𝙔𝙏𝙃𝙊𝙇𝙊𝙂𝙔 & 𝘽𝙄𝙊𝙂𝙍𝘼𝙋𝙃𝙔

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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐅

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VELES || GOD OF DEATH & CATTLE

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𝙄𝘿𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙄𝙏𝙔 & 𝙋𝙀𝙍𝙎𝙊𝙉𝘼

Levi Stocke | #9d947a

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▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅▅ 𝗕𝗜𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗛𝗬 𝗕𝗜𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗛𝗬 "I woke up covered in ash because they thought they could defeat me by burning forest I was hiding in! I laugh. But I remember black. Soot. It covered me. My large hands, smaller. My mighty horns, gone. Something wasn't right. I now was now like mortal. There were gods that never seen ground. Hah! I walked in mortal's homes and taught them magic. I fed them. I walked them into Naiwa. Jyah. Jyah. Stop looking at me like that. We're both drunk..." Veles's turn to mortality was a mixed one. He'd spent a lot of time among the mortals, during the good times and the bad—even if he was what created the bad. Yet, when he was no longer wanted, or if his battles became too hard he could turn into a bear and slip back to Nawia—the underworld. Now he was trapped in the flesh of his own doings and mistakes. He didn't care for the steam that rose from the blood of the battlefield. His plan had always been to find a way to outsmart Perun and retrieve Jaryło. Now, both were a moot point. When the first god died, trying to escape their invisible cage, Veles watched with interest. And his lips twisted as he couldn't see their ghostly visage rise from death. He called out to Nawia, but he heard silence. He tried to shift into a bear, only to find his flimsy flesh unchanged. A god of chaos that had no hand in his own downfall, wasn't a happy one. He cursed the other gods and ventured from them as far as he could. All his plans were on the wind, and he was power and purpose were fleeting. Yet, Veles wasn't purely made of pride and idiocy. As it was said of him: "Like the bear, he is powerful and wise, but he also has the fangs and trickery of the snake. Duality is his nature and survival is his promise." So, he carved an existence in the form of a small shop in London. He found other immigrants from Slavic bloodlines, and he told stories from the homeland. Many a бабушка saught him out when there was disease or death upon their house. They referred to him as a shepherd, not knowing why. He tended to his flock while amassing a small following that became criminal in nature. When he was unfortunately upended and moved to America, he found the fruit of his endeavors actually held up. He could contact his growing connections in London. It was enough to get established in DC before finding himself on the West Coast. The transient nature of their constant upheaval and relocation wasn't something that was hard for Veles to get used to. He was the shepherd to the Underworld, after all. In the shady part of Seattle, he started a butcher shop, importing delicacies from London. He made a name for himself, and the бабушкаs quickly took a liking to him, along with hipsters talking about how "authentic" his sausages were. Slowly, he was building up his blue-collar criminal connections again. If he couldn't seed into the earth with his mighty Underworld, he'd use the figurative one of mortals. The Medved Butcher Shoppe moved more than cuts of meat, and its old-world criminal influence could easily be seen. He could move things in and out of Seattle with a smile and a shot of vodka. Still, Veles takes kindly to the other gods that wish to stop by and share a drink or two with him. His dalliances are no secret.

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𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐆𝐄 | 𝖆 𝖉𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖔𝖓 𝖆𝖌𝖊 𝖗𝖕

If you guys need any help or have questions, feel free to join the Discord. I'll be able to answer questions and fence ideas a lot quicker.

𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐆𝐄 | 𝖆 𝖉𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖔𝖓 𝖆𝖌𝖊 𝖗𝖕

Might take me a while to come up with a good goal, wardenhood being what it is, but I'm still here.

@Asura

That's sort of why I divided the CS up into two parts. So, you can get the basics out of the way, and then think about the backstory and the goals. That's always what takes me the longest, while I always have the character archetype built in my head. Also, because of SEECCCRREEETTTSSS.

But your goal doesn't have to be anything awesome. Just something to tie back to your character's pre-Warden days. Whether they volunteered or were conscripted. Just something you'd like to see for your character. And you can always ask me about it. I may not even translate it exactly. Who knows...

But thanks for sticking around!

𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐆𝐄 | 𝖆 𝖉𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖔𝖓 𝖆𝖌𝖊 𝖗𝖕

AND THE OOC IS UP

𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐆𝐄 | 𝖆 𝖉𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖔𝖓 𝖆𝖌𝖊 𝖗𝖕

• Aldwin Howe

  
• Anslem Niemeyer

  
• Cadarn Valgarok

  
• Lisotta Cassava

  
• Maliphant DeGardet

  
• Marianni Neris

  
• Rannon Bryce

  
• Venatra the Huntress

  

• Anodatus Kriehl

  
• Iriah Shaewyn

  
• Mirav Helsheld

  
• Soren Granheimen

  

𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐆𝐄 | 𝖆 𝖉𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖔𝖓 𝖆𝖌𝖊 𝖗𝖕

To those that showed interest or tentative interest. I thought I would tag everyone just in case. But if this isn't your jam, you don't have to smear it on your toast.

@POOHEAD189@LadyTabris@MagratheanWhale@Mao Mao@Dog@Asura@Theyra@Gcold@Rockette@DrRtron

𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐆𝐄 | 𝖆 𝖉𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖔𝖓 𝖆𝖌𝖊 𝖗𝖕

• Despite this roleplay being in Casual , I expect your posts to be written well and not relying on modern cliches or shorthand. The length should reflect what is going on in the scene without adding artificial filler or omitting things for sake of brevity. Make your post make sense and have the intentions of your characters made clear.
• No godmoding, power-playing, or trying to make yourself the lead character of this group roleplay. While I'll try my best to highlight prominent aspects of individual characters, that doesn't mean I'm ignoring your character. So, don't try to make people's spotlight your own.
• Violence & dark themes will be present in this roleplay, as it is a Dragon Age RP. I'll be leaning more towards the structure of Origins with the gravitas of many of DA2's more intimate missions. Everything will be a bit gray.
• Don't worry, though, I love me some humor. But it won't be anime-level.
• Romance is not required, but it's very much allowed. That being said, please keep everything above the belt and fade to black.
• I've set this RP in the Glory Age to avoid in-game decisions from the Dragon Age franchise having effects on player knowledge. That being said, try not to tie your character to too many important canon characters or events. Your character is a Grey Warden. While there are a few important members within the group itself, it's not filled to the brim with Casper Pentaghast's second cousins and the like.
• While it is fine for there to be IC drama, as that is the nature of a RP like this, please leave the OOC drama to the wolves. Any problems that have arisen within the OOC, let me know and do not handle them yourself.
• I would like for posting to be weekly, but I may extend it to every two weeks depending on what events are happening. If I have no heard from you in that time, I'll be skipping your character. After a skip, if I still haven't heard from you, your character will go the way of the dodos.
• Please let me know if you're busy or going on vacation. I'll give your character something to do. Though, too long an absence will lead to your character being put on a permanent hiatus.
• Collaborations are allowed in downtime, but I would like to avoid them during action scenes as they might railroad the scene, overstep an event I wish to happen, or leave out other players and their agency. That being said, if it's an entire group collab for an action scene, that's fine. But I will be the one that starts it.
• Loyalty missions will happen within this RP, and they will reflect your character's goal that you sent me. Please discuss this with me in private. I will be making character-centric discord channels for us to talk and log the information in once your character is accepted.
• I will be accepting 4-8 characters depending on the interest.
• CHARACTER SHEETS ARE DUE: June 26th by Midnight CST. If you are not outright accepted, you'll be asked to change some things and put on a waiting list in case someone drops or when it makes sense for your character to arrive. You can be asked to be removed entirely. I may outright reject a character sheet, but I don't foresee that happening.
• I will still be allowing character sheets to be filled afterward and submitted to go on said waiting list if they are accepted. That way we don't whittle down to so few PCs it's impossible to play.
• DISCORD LINK: CLICK
• These rules are allowed to change, but I'll set up a change log for them.

𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐆𝐄 | 𝖆 𝖉𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖔𝖓 𝖆𝖌𝖊 𝖗𝖕

The First Era, The Divine Age, started and ended with the Second Blight. An entire generation of people lived and died through it, not knowing what life without darkspawn was like. It had started in the Anderfels and spread across Thedas like fire. It ended in the year of 1:95 at Starkhaven as a mostly human force led by the Grey Wardens struck the final blow.

Divine Hortrensia I named the Second Era the Glory Age, predicting a grand rebirth of the world after the devastation of the Blight. Yet, the rebirth of Thedas would be the upheaval of the social and political norms and a life of hardships more dramatic than the Blight. In the years to come, Orlais and the Dales would come to war. Divine Renata I called for a Holy War, leading to the Exalted March of the Dales. Orlais claimed the land, and the elvish people either escaped to alienages or took to nomadic traditions. In Ferelden, Teryrn Caedmon declared himself king which incited a civil war. At his death, fighting for power over the region began. This period in Ferelden would be called the War of Crowns. Further North, Starkhaven's King Fyruss would try to take over all of the Free Marches under the Tevinter banner.

This was called the Time of Rebuilding, but it was hard to say would what was truly being forged in the ashes left by the darkspawn.

This all happened within the forty years after the end of the Second Blight. There were now inhabitants of Thedas growing into adulthood without the fear or knowledge of the Blight. Yet, that didn't stop the Grey Wardens from remaining vigilant. Old God Zazikel wouldn't be the last Archdemon, and they were sure of it. Still a branch of the Chantry, they were given stipends and notoriety in most towns. They'd not fallen out of favor, yet. So, they took to Thedas to deal with roving bands of darkspawn along with other moral adversaries the Chantry might have. They became hunters of the wicked and the profane.

Our story begins in 2:35, a newly formed squadron of Grey Wardens are sent from the Fortress Weisshaupt to deal with what is believed to be a new emergence of the Blight. There's a town in the Free Marches that went silent seemingly overnight. Those that investigated have not returned. No one dares to get close for fear that they'll be next. But those that remember the Second Blight and the darkspawn, swear they can hear them on the other side of the town's border. Your group has been tasked with eradicating this threat and saving anyone that might be alive within the confines of the town. You've been gifted a templar from the Starkhaven Circle to help. Yet, all the strange and scary aside, the land is in the midst of political upheaval. There may be enemies in more forms than just those of darkspawn.

Are you ready to embark upon a tale where our lovely protagonists' lives and stories are lost to time? Where their blood is spilled only for their name to be removed from the Warden logs? Where their death will be a convenience to the powers that be? If so, let us begin.

A Color Coded Map | Ethno-Linguistic Map

The Current State of the Countries of Thedas

𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐄𝐋𝐒

A Kingdom in Northwestern Thedas

After the First Blight, Tevinter held on to the Anderfels for about 200 years, but abandoned it in an effort to protect central Tevinter when the Second Blight began in 1:5 Divine. The Anderfels was nearly destroyed by the Blight, but saved by Emperor Kordillus Drakon, starting with the lifting of the siege of Weisshaupt in 1:33 Divine. After that, they joined the Orlesian Empire as well as converted to the Chantry. But after the death of Drakon, his successor Kordillus II could not hold the empire together and the Anderfels broke free again in 1:65 Divine.

Is currently a free country, but in severe disrepair from the damage of the Second Blight. It is slowly rebuilding. While mostly home to humans, there is a small qunari settlement in the Northern part of the country that has thrived for the past 100 years. It is home to the massive Grey Warden Fortress Weisshaupt.

𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀

A Kingdom in Eastern Thedas

Starting in 1:45 Divine, the Chantry spread east into Antiva, and the teachings of Andraste gained favor among the citizens, eventually becoming the main religion in Antiva. Antiva usually remained neutral in the conflicts of its neighbors, though it did ally with some city-states of the Free Marches from 2:15 Glory through the current year to stop the territorial advances of King Fyruss of Starkhaven. In 2:33 Glory, Antivan cities united under a common banner to better defend themselves.

The Principality of Antiva, or simply Antiva, is a plutocratic nation in northeastern Thedas. Although it possesses few resources of its own, Antiva's location makes it a center for trade in the north. Antiva's wine trade, buoyed by its fruitful vineyards and an aggressive approach to trading practices with other nations, is one of the country's main resources, allowing for a relatively prosperous life for its citizens. Its capital is Antiva City, which lies in the middle of its coastline and is one of the wealthiest in Thedas.

𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇

An Island Stronghold East of the Free Marches

During the Divine and Glory Ages, the island remained unoccupied and the emptiness coupled with the debris from shipwrecks that littered the coast bred in the Free Marches the belief that the island was haunted or cursed, and contributed to the failure of any Marcher state to claim a lasting foothold on the land.

𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐍

A Kingdom in Southeastern Thedas

When the Alamarri peoples first split from Neromenians, they migrated southeast and crossed the Frostback Mountains in -2415 Ancient. There, they found a new homeland that would eventually become "Ferelden", which means "fertile valley" in the Alamarri tongue. However, the fertile valley did not become a sovereign nation for almost 3000 years. This period of time is littered with numerous wars the Alamarri tribes waged, both with foreign powers such as the Tevinter Imperium and Orlais, as well as their fellow tribes. During that time the Alamarri developed their own political system which remains largely intact to this day. With time, powerful nobles would turn their land into bannorns, then arlings, and finally teyrnirs. The nobles continued the Alamarri tradition of infighting and continued to fight with each other over petty and personal matters in order to gain more power. That was until the Alamarri warrior Hafter united the tribes in Ferelden against the darkspawn during the Second Blight in 1:40 Divine. Ten years later he defeated combined Chasind and Avvar forces to hold the Ferelden Valley and was named the valley's first Teryn. Move to the current day when Hafter's grandson Teyrn Caedmon declared himself king, and a civil war broke out. He was then killed in 2:18 Glory at the Battle of Valmorn Hills. The fight for power over the region has begun. This period is now known as the War of Crowns.

Ferelden is best known for the likely birthplace of Andraste and home to the communities of the dwarves of Orzammar and the Dalish Elves in the Brecilian Frest. Life and politics in Ferelden have been historically turbulent, defined by ages of tribal rule and invasions of foreign armies. In Ferelden strength and courage are set above heritage and wealth. Any Fereldan man or woman worth their salt can make something of themselves. Nobles are respected, even revered, but to the common person, they are not untouchable. Respect must be earned, and nowhere in the world is there a people as ready to demand their due as in Ferelden. Outside Ferelden, they are known as "dog lords." The importance of dogs in Fereldan cultures traces its roots to werewolves; mythical wolf-men who factor heavily into Ferelden lore. Many nobles believe their ancestry ties back to them.

𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒

A Confederation of City-States in Eastern Thedas

In 1:95 Divine, the last battle of the Second Blight was fought at Starkhaven with a human army led by the Wardens. Both sides suffered heavy losses, but Zazikel was finally slain by the Grey Warden Corin. In 2:15 Glory, King Fyruss of Starkhaven attempted to unite the Free Marches under his banner and build his own empire with Tevinter's support.

The Free Marches encompass a group of city-states situated in eastern Thedas. The three real cities with any semblance of power in the Marches are Kirkwall, Starkhaven and Tantervale, each led by a titled official with the special right to name their city's Champion. The "Marchers" are independent-minded descendants of tough barbarians. They only recently managed to free themselves from Tevinter's grip after the First Blight when a slave rebellion rose up and reclaimed the city that would be known as Kirkwall. Their cities have formed a loose confederation that rarely unites on any matter. In the event of aggression from larger neighbors, however, the Marchers can assemble a joint military front that even the greatest powers cannot dismiss

𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐌𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒

Mountains Separating Ferelden from Orlais and Home to the Avaar

This mountain range forms Ferelden's natural western border with Orlais. Gherlen's Pass leading to Orlais is the only Frostback passage safe for year-round travel. The mountains are considered highly inhospitable, and yet they house the native Avvar tribes, and, beneath the northern foothills, most of the continent's dwarves. The entrance to the dwarven city of Orzammar lies in Gherlen's Pass, with its permanent shanty-town filled with traders and petitioners, making it of strategic importance.

𝐊𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐈 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐒

A Forest in Southern Ferelden and Home to the Chasind

The Korcari Wilds is a cold southern expanse of forest and swamp, the extent of which is not truly known. Most northerners believe little of what the Chasind have to say. But the Chasind Wilders speak of a wasteland of snow and ice further to the south, filled only with desolate tundra and nomadic barbarians. South of the Wilds itself lies the mysterious region known as the Sunless Lands.

𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐀

A Kingdom in Central Thedas

By the Glory Age, rule of the Nevarran city-state had changed hands several times. Ineffectual leadership and infighting resulted in a poor populace lagging far behind other Free Marcher city-states. Ionas, the last ruler before the First Pentaghast Dynasty, ruled Nevarra for several decades and was in failing health. Many Nevarrans, including some of Ionas's closest advisers, felt that Nevarra could not survive on its own. Rumors swirled that some of these advisers had brokered deals with either Orlais or Stakhaven and would be rewarded if the cession of Nevarra's lands occurred. This never came to pass as Casper Pentaghast plotted to depose Ionas before he ran Nevarra into the ground or delivered it to its enemies. Pentaghast seized the Nevarran throne, and under his leadership, the city-state's fortunes turned around.

Unlike most other Andrastians, Nevarrans do not burn their dead but instead carefully preserve the bodies and seal them in elaborate tombs. Each crypt is as unique as the family buried there. They believe that when a dead soul crosses the Fade it displaces a Fade spirit. In order to provide safe hosts for such spirits, they mummify their corpses and place them in elaborate crypts in the Grand Necropolis. This task is entrusted to a secretive order of mages known as Mortalitasi. Its gray-robed members enjoy wealth and political power as they often serve as advisers to Nevarran nobility, including the kings. Dragon hunting has only just begun in the country of Nevarra, and as such there are still plenty of them around.

𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐒

An Empire in Southwestern Thedas

In 2:5 Glory, the border skirmishes between the Dales and Orlais increased in number. In 2:9 Glory the elves attacked the Orlesian town of Red Crossing and quickly took it over. Orlais declared war, but the elves quickly managed to capture Montsimmard and besieged Val Royeaux. At this point, Divine Renata I called for an Exalted March against the attacking elves. Although the elves eventually sacked Val Royeaux and pushed well into human lands, Halamshiral was conquered and the elves were completely crushed by 2:20 Glory. The Dales were annexed to become part of the Orlesian Empire and alienages were created for the elven population who submitted. By decree of Divine Renata I, any Chantry art in Orlais depicting elves were destroyed save a single mural of Shartan (with his ears cropped.)

The Orlesian Empire, or simply Orlais, is currently the largest and the most powerful nation in Thedas. It was founded by Kordillus Drakon I and its capital, Val Royeaux, serves as the Chantry's seat of power and home of the Divine. Orlais is ruled by an Emperor or Empress. Orlais has a large noble class famed for its excess, and in particular, the fashionable use of cosmetics and elaborate masks. Their clothing too tends to be complicated and colorful. Orlais is also home to spectacular architecture. The Grand Cathedral, as well as the University of Orlais, both in Val Royeaux, are noteworthy for their grandiose style and construction. The Cathedral, originally a fortress, was converted to a place of worship with ample gold and stained glass.

𝐎𝐑𝐙𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐑

An Underground City Located Beneath the Frostback Mountains

Following the outbreak of the First Blight, the dwarven empire was crumbling. Paragon Aeducan assumed the leadership of Orzammar and managed to push back the darkspawn. Despite his victory, it was not enough and after the end of the First Blight the darkspawn kept pushing; by -15 Ancient (1180 TE), the kingdom of Orzammar was assumed to be the last one still standing. Since then, the kingdom was in a steady decline by losing most of its outlying thaigs.

Orzammar is a great thaig and the only known remaining dwarven kingdoms in Thedas. An underground metropolis, the thaig is located deep beneath the Frostback Mountains and was once the capital of the dwarven empire. According to legend, the thaig's name derives from one of the seven brothers who founded the dwarven empire and his descendants formed the Mining caste. There they stay true to the old ways through Paragons and the Shaperate. They stick to their rigid caste system even if it seems antiquated in the current time.

𝐏𝐀𝐑 𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍

An Island in Northeastern Thedas Loosely Controlled by Tevinter

Some scholars believe that the first humans in Thedas came from the rainforests of Par Vollen many thousands of years ago, migrating south from the archipelago. The pyramids they built still stand to this day and are regarded by travelers to the region as true wonders.

𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐍

A Kingdom in Northeastern Thedas

-203 Ancient (992 TE) the Rivaini participated in the Battle of the Silent Plains in the southern reaches of Tevinter. Their leader Dumat was brutally stabbed and the darkspawn forces were routed. -120 to -53 Ancient (1075–1142 TE) the Rivaini rebel in an attempt to split off from the Tevinter Imperium. They were supported by the eastern cities in the Free Marches. Tevinter launched campaigns to stop the rebellion. After several losses that culminated in the disastrous Battle of Temerin in -53 Ancient (1142 TE), the Imperium finally abandoned the east. In -44 Ancient (1151 TE) the Kingdom of Rivain was founded.

The Rivaini have skin tones ranging from dark tan to ebony. Social standing in Rivain is often marked by tattoos and body piercings. The more elaborate one's decorations, the higher one's rank. This is often accompanied by extravagant jewelry. The Rivaini, though possessing a currency-based economy as other nations do, place no real value on the accumulation of individual wealth and instead promote the idea of community welfare. As such, communities work together to support each other, sending supplies to other communities when needed. Though a Circle existed in Dairsmuid, it was merely a means to appease the Chantry. The mages of the Circle were allowed to see their families and the women were specifically trained to be seers, a position in Rivaini society that is revered as a matter of tradition. These local hedge witches converse with spirits and even allow themselves to be possessed for the benefit of their villages. The Rivaini are traditionally a matriarchal people and many believe that women are best suited to ruling. Most Rivaini communities are governed by elder women, the most senior of these women being the above-mentioned seers.

𝐒𝐄𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐍

An Island in Northern Thedas Controlled by Tevinter

Seheron, the largest island in Thedas, is a humid jungle nation in the Boeric Ocean, directly north of the Tevinter Imperium. The largest city is also called Seheron. It has been in the possession of the Tevinter Imperium from its earliest days, and its architecture reflects the long occupation of the Imperium.

𝐓𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐔𝐌

A Country in Northern Thedas

The Tevinter Kingdom was ruled by a dynasty of kings. The first Circles of Magi formed in Tevinter cities as closed societies of mages, presumably to train and study their talents. The Tevene Circles established a council of their most talented mages, known as the Court of Magisters, which convened in Minrathous and decided the mandate of magic in the kingdom. In the current years, it abandoned Anderfels during the Second Blight. They lost Rivain, the Free Marches, Ferelden, and have only submitted to the Chantry out of a show to keep peace with Orlais. Currently, they have thrown their lot in with the King of Starkhaven to begin reclaiming their lost lands.

The Tevinter Imperium is the oldest extant human nation in Thedas and is ruled by a powerful magocracy. The leaders of the Imperium are called magisters, and are led by the Imperial Archon. In ancient times, the Imperium's power was unrivaled and its borders stretched across nearly the entire continent. In modern times, while Tevinter is a shadow of its former self in both size and power, it is still relatively powerful, and a major nation of Thedas. Tevinter society is notoriously decadent yet also takes great pride in its history and achievements. The Imperium treasures their past and preserves it, as indicated that everything they've built has been carefully preserved and renovated. Ambition and magical ability are the hallmarks of its ruling elite, the magisters. Tevinter society is highly stratified, with citizens classified into one of three levels depending on their ancestry and magical ability, the soporati, the laetans, and the altus. Slavery is also born into the backbone of their society despite being outlawed throughout most of Thedas.

^{DISCLAIMER: Most of this text was taken from either the Dragon Age wiki or "The World of Thedas: Volume I" in an attempt to paraphrase what state the world is in now. Timelines may have been moved up or down to help the narrative flow of the game, but everything is factual to the world and belongs to the creators.}

^{𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - Warriors, Rogues, and Mages}
Humans are the most powerful and common of all races in Thedas. But wasn't always this way. While human history has a tendency to ignore or outright refute this, scholars believe there was a time when there wasn't a single human anywhere on the continent. While humans are the dominant race in Thedas, they are also the most fractured. The race's tribal roots led to the evolution of distinct groups with their own languages, customs, and beliefs. These distinctions have been at the heart of numerous conflicts between human nations and religious movements. Scholars wrestle to explain humanity's ability to maintain power over most of Thedas, given the infighting.

Human Origins

• 𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 - Anderfels is a nation of survivors. One must be tough to see their adult years there. They are constantly beset upon by darkspawn and most of their land is blighted and useless. People say that one goes to the Anderfels to die. A surprising number of Anders choose to remain in this harsh environment.
  +1 Constitution & Pick One Focus: Constution (Stamina) OR Strength (Climbing)
• 𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐍 - It is said that Antivans are good at everything but chivlarous fighting. In fact, they excel at dirty fighting and Antiva is home to the most notorious goild of assassins, thieves, and spices in Thedas. They are valued for their skill, discretion, and professionalism.
  +1 Communication & Pick One Focus: Communication (Bargaining) OR Cunning (Navigation)
• 𝐀𝐕𝐕𝐀𝐑 - They are a rugged and massive human people who make their home in the Frostback Mountains. The Avvar are too independent, too proud, and too stubborn to pay homage to any king. Most people in Ferelden consider them uncivilized barbarians, while the Avvar think their old foes weak and corrupt.
  +1 Strength & Pick One Focus: Communication (Animal Handling) OR Strength (Climbing)
• 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑 - Chasind are a barbarian folk that live in the south of Ferelden in the Korcari Wilds. There are many superstitions regarding them. They live in houses built on stilts and do some trading with Fereldens living in the South.
  +1 Dexterity & Pick One Focus: Dexterity (Stealth) OR Strength (Climbing)
• 𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐍 - The country is a wide and barbarous nation, populated by fiercely proud folk who've only just begun to "civilize" within the last few centuries. The Fereldans are a martial people who value loyalty and honor far more than mere material goods.
  𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐍 - +1 Dexterity & Pick One Focus: Dexterity (Crafting) OR Cunning (Religious Lore)
  𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐍 - +1 Constitution & Pick One Focus: Constitution (Stamina) OR Willpower (Courage)
  𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 - +1 Strength & Pick One Focus: Cunning (Military Lore) OR Strength (Intimidation)
• 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑 - The Marchers are a dynamic people. They are great traders but also fierce defenders of their home cities. Some practice their martial skills to compete in the Grand Tourney, a traveling tournament and fair that moves from city to city.
  +1 Cunning & Pick One Focus: Cunning (Evaluation) OR Communication (Bargaining)
• 𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐀𝐍 - They are proud of their heroic tradition and this is celebrated with statuary throughout their country. The romance of such deeds exerts a strong pull on the young and many seek their own adventures throughout Thedas. They hope they too will be celebrated in song and statue in their homeland.
  +1 Willpower & Pick One Focus: Strength (Might) OR Willpower (Courage)
• 𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐀𝐍 - Orlais is the most powerful and cultured nation in Thedas. Most of the population consists of serfs with little to no social mobility. There are Nobles that are engaged in the Grand Game--a never-ending battle for power, prestige, and status. The Students of the University of Val Royeaux that are taught both the magical and secular. And those that have failed at all three, that have been exiled.
  𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐑 - +1 Dexterity & Pick One Focus: Dexterity (Brawling) OR Willpower (Faith)
  𝐄𝐗𝐈𝐋𝐄 - +1 Communication & Pick One Focus: Communication (Persuasion) OR Cunning (Cultural Lore)
  𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 - +1 Communication & Pick One Focus: Communication (Etiquette) OR Strength (Intimidation)
  𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 - +1 Cunning & Pick One Focus: Communication (Persuasion) OR Cunning (Research)
• 𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐈 - Rivain is the main venture of trade. But where there is shipping there is smuggling and piracy, and sometimes the line between merchant and smuggler is blurry. They are used to being the underdogs but have a spirit no force in Thedas has been able to crush.
  +1 Communication & Pick One Focus: Communication (Seduction) OR Dexterity (Acrobatics)
• 𝐓𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 - The Tevinter Imperium is one of the few places in Thedas where mages are not under the thumb of the Chantry. Mages form the majority of the ruling class but are diffused everywhere within society. The Atlus are the ruling mage class. The Laetan are mages that do not belong to the ruling class but are still considered higher than the non-magical. The Soporati are the magicless commoners who still don't have it bad as the Orlesians as Tevinter still employs slaves.
  𝐀𝐓𝐋𝐔𝐒 - +1 Magic & Pick One Focus: Communication (Leadership) OR Cunning (Arcane Lore)
  𝐋𝐀𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐍 - +1 Cunning & Pick One Focus: Communication (Deception) OR Cunning (Arcane Lore)
  𝐒𝐎𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈 - +1 Strength & Pick One Focus: Constitution (Stamina) OR Strength (Brawling)

^{𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - Warriors, Rogues, and Mages}
The elves are a common race in Thedas, distinguished physically by their large eyes, willowy frames, and pointy ears. Their long history is colored by ages of human oppression, and so are a mere shadow of their ancestors. The proper name for elves is elvhen, meaning "the people." It is said that they were once immortal beings who lived by their own rules and beliefs. When the humans arrived, they lost their immortality and so they blamed humans for their "quickening." After the fall of their kingdom, and then their subsequent relocation and exile from the Dales, they have split apart. Some became wanderers known as the Dalish while other elves have bitterly resigned to their fate living among humankind in alienages.

Elf Origins

• 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 - The so-called "city elves" live as second-class citizens, mostly working as servants and laborers. They live in segregated sections of cities and towns known as alienages. Bitter and downtrodden, many city elves turn to crime. These rogues only reinforce the prejudice most humans have towards city elves.
  +1 Dexterity & Pick One Focus: Dexterity (Stealth) OR Perception (Seeing)
• 𝐃𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇 - The remaining leadership of the Dales would not bend a knee to the humans. They chose a life of exile, becoming the Dalish elves. They are descended from some of the oldest elven families and have retained a strong sense of duty to their people. They have taken it upon themselves to preserve elven culture and lore. So when the day comes that the elves once again have a homeland, they can teach the ancient ways to their city elf brethren. Until that time the Dalish elves wander in ornately carved wagons called aravel. They also have tattoos on their face called vallaslin or "blood writing" to illustrate their commitment to the old ways in a permanent fashion.
  +1 Willpoiwer & Pick One Focus: Dexterity (Bows) OR Willpower (Courage)

^{𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - Warriors and Rogues}
The dwarves are a race of stocky, robust builders who live in underground communities called thaigs. Their once strong numbers have been diminished by ages of war with the darkspawn. Most thaigs are now empty, and the vast network of tunnels known as the Deep Roads that connected the thaigs are mostly sealed and overrun with the darkspawn, even in the absence of a Blight. The dwarves now primarily inhabit Orzammar while others live in exile on the surface. Living underground, the dwarves have superior vision in the dark. The caves they live in are laced with lyrium which has given them a natural immunity to magic. On the downside, they are also not able to wield it. Surface dwarves lose this immunity the longer they are away from the lyrium but are still unable to perform magic. Within Orzammar, they live in a rigid caste system where the casteless are marked with facial tattoos. Surface dwarves, fortunately, are able to live their life as they please.

Dwarf Origins

• 𝐃𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 - The castless are known as dusters, after their neighborhood--Dust Town--in Orzammar. These dwarves lost their caste or are descended from those that did. They receive no protection under the law, and they are forbidden from doing any job controlled by a caste. Practically speaking, this means almost no legal work is open to them. So, many work for the Carta, a powerful organized crime syndicate that controls a virtual shadow economy. Dusters are the most likely to leave Orzammar. They have little to lose by going to the surface world since they are already casteless.
  +1 Dexterity & Pick One Focus: Communication (Deception) OR Dexterity (Legerdemain)
• 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇-𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐍 - The top of the dwarven society are the noble houses, whose feuds and fights go back many generations. The rest of the High-Borns belong to the Warrior Caste, Smith Caste, and the Artisan Caste. The Warrior Caste is the most prestigious caste as they fight the never-ending war against the darkspawn in the Deep Roads, as well as providing rank-and-file soldiers for the noble houses. The Smith Caste is the next most important - how would the warriors fight without arms and armor? Finally, there is the Artisan Caste. They, too, are highly esteemed in dwarf society, for they are the builders and makers that make Orzammar hum.
  +1 Strength & Pick One Focus: Dexterity (Crafting) OR Strength (Intimidation) OR Strength (Smithing)
• 𝐋𝐎𝐖-𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐍 - The dwarves of the Miner, Merchant, and Servant Castes do the hard work, day after day, that keeps Orzammar functioning. The Miner Caste is the most prestigious of these three, particularly those that deal with lyrium. The Merchant Caste is the next most important, as they bring money into the city and arrange trade deals. The Servant Caste is the lowest, though even they rank above surface dwarves and dusters. Out of these, the Merchant Caste is the only one allowed to head to the surface without having their caste status revoked as trade deals with humans and surface dwarves are well looked upon.
  +1 Communication & Pick One Focus: Communication (Persuasion) OR Constitution (Stamina)
• 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄 - They are largely merchants and middlemen, trading goods and raw materials to humans elves. They play a vital role in dwarven society, but curiously other dwarves look down on them. Dwarf adventurers and wanderers also belong to this caste. It is ironic that the most famous dwarf adventurers in human lands have little standing and no prestige in their homelands.
  +1 Constitution & Pick One Focus: Communication (Bargaining) OR Constitution (Stamina)

^{𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - Warriors and Rogues}
A race relatively new to Thedas that most people call Qunari. This race is large and powerful, and they tower over humans by a foot or more on average. Most have horns growing from their heads. However, the label "Qunari" refers to a follower of the religious text known as the Qun, regardless of his or her race--hence the capitalization of the name in many writings. The horned race's ancient name is "kossith." This term is not widely used or even widely known outside scholarly circles.

Qunari Origin

• 𝐓𝐀𝐋-𝐕𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐇 - These are members that were once of the Qunari society and have rebelled against traditions of the Qun. They are known as vashoth, or "grey ones," and they must leave Qunari lands before they are detected or face reeducation or punishment. Such exiles are not considered part of the Qunari society anymore. In the spirit of defiance, they call themselves Tal-Vashoth, or "true grey ones." They live in the Anderfels and get by as they can. Many work as mercenaries, while others become raiders, pirates, smugglers, or even slavers.
  +1 Strength & Pick One Focus: Constitution (Stamina) OR Strength (Intimidation)

^{GM NOTE: I am aware that the Qunari were not around in the Glory Age and would only come into prominence during the Storm Age. That being said, this is a fun and fundamental race, and I don't want anyone barred from playing it. So, I will curb the lore in a serious way to say that there is a small Tal-Vashoth colony in Northern Anderfels having escaped from Qundalon. They don't know much or anything about the Qun and do not follow the religion. That way we can have our horned cake and eat it too.}

^{DISCLAIMER: Most of this text was taken from either the "Dragon Age: Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook" or "The World of Thedas: Volume I" in an attempt to paraphrase the variety of the peoples that live in Thedas. Everything is factual to the world and belongs to the creators.}

^{𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 - Constitution, Dexterity, & Strength
𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 - Communication, Cunning, Magic, Perception, & Willpower}
Warriors permeate the world, but they aren't all the same. They can be ex-soldiers, caravan guards, mercenaries, members of the militia, or former blacksmiths turned adventurers. They can fight for honor, revenge, justice, money, or a better tomorrow. Some have received formal training and others fight by instinct, but all can handle themselves in a fight. They're always in the thick of combat, and it is often up to them to engage the hardest-hitting enemies so the other members of their group can focus on their own abilities. They are nigh undefeatable by those without any combat training.

Specializations

• 𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐒 - Warriors that first arose in the Warrior Caste of dwarves, but have since spread out. They tap into an inner bloodlust that can only be satiated by defeating their enemy, possibly their friends, or through their own death.
• 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍 - They do not just fight; they are a palpable presence on the battlefield. Comrades in arms look to them for strength and courage in the chaos of battle. They command with ease and have been known to become legendary through their bravery.
• 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐑 - They are the elite knights of the Orlesian Empire. They are a powerful force, both militarily and socially. They are used to getting their way in Orlais, but can press their importance in other countries even if they're greeted frostily. Though none would deny that they are powerful warriors and unrivaled on horseback.
• 𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐍 - These warriors are trained to consider not just their position on the battlefield but that of their allies. They can assess who needs protection and when, and their timely intervention often prevents situations from going out of control. They're the immovable force to the pressure of oncoming forces. They make excellent bodyguards and are often employed as such.
• 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐑 (Qunari Only) - They have learned to channel blood magic internally, making them terrifying and deadly warriors. The dragon blood in the Qunari allows them to tap into this naturally. The nature of the Reavers means that no heroic individuals seek to join their ranks, but desperate times can push someone to take up the role.
• 𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐑 - These warriors are the militant arm of the Chantry. Their primary function is to watch over the Circle of Magi and hunt down apostates and maleficarum. They are given small amounts of lyrium to awaken and maintain their special powers.

^{𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 - Communication, Dexterity, & Perception
𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 - Constitution, Cunning, Magic, Strength, & Willpower}
Rogues can be a thief, a scoundrel, a conman, a scout, an expert, or a spy. They have to get by on their quickness and cleverness. Whether engaging in witty repartee or slipping a dagger between an enemy's ribs, a rogue must be artful to win the day. They are the eyes and ears of the group. They are excellent at both and close and ranged combat, and can backstab friend or foe with ease. They're not as hardy as their warrior contemporaries, but they make up for it by being fast and deadly.

Specializations

• 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍 - Masters of the art of death, they train to kill using weapons, poisons, and their wits. The most famous of these are the Antivan Crows. There are always those willing to kill for money, so assassins can be found all over Thedas.
• 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐃 - They may seem like simple minstrels and troubadours, but they are so much more. They can act as spies, saboteurs, and sometimes killers. Worldly people of all nations look twice at the traveling minstrels.
• 𝐃𝐔𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓 - They rule the streets and alleys of cities like Denerim and Val Royeaux. In such conditions, the quick blades and wits of duelists count for more than raw strength. The classic duelist fights with rapier and either a main gauche or spiker buckler in their off-hand, though some pride themselves on more unusual combinations.
• 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐓 (Dwarves Only) - Members of the Legion of the Dead that is famed for their courage, and none more so than the Legionnaire Scout. They learn to suffer incredible hardship without the slightest complaint and hone their resolve into an armor that can protect them from pain, despair, and strife.
• 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐍 They are crack shots that can take down enemies at a distance. They can be a Dalish archer, a Fereldan scout, a Chasind raider, or an Antivan street tough. While marksmen can handle any ranged weapon, each has a favorite type and often a signature example that they have customized to their liking.
• 𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑 - They are skilled scouts who can use their knowledge of nature for their own benefit. They can lure animals, sometimes of frightening size, to fight for them. If the animals die in battle, that is not the rangers' concern as long as they fulfill their role in the fight. The Dalish call them cruel, but they call it practical.
• 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐖 - These are your typical rogues that are masters of stealth. They excel in the arts of concealment and deception like no others. They can hide nearly anywhere and almost seem to be able to bend the darkness around them. They can fool opponents into attacking empty air while they position themselves for a lethal attack.

^{𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 - Cunning, Magic, & Willpower
𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 - Communication, Constitution, Dexterity, Perception, & Strength}
Mages have been gifted (or cursed, depending on your point of view) with the ability to absorb mana, the life force of living beings, and use it to cast magical spells. This sets them apart from normal people. In some times and places, mages have been honored for their power and wisdom. In others they have been feared and hunted, especially once the dangers of demonic possession were understood. They commonly are from the Circle of Magi, sometimes are renegade apostates, or from a culture that reveres them. They are capable of amazing feats but must be wary of demonic attacks when using powerful magic. The very gift that allows mages to use magic at all makes them vulnerable to possession.

Specializations

• 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐄 - These mages love magic's raw power. They prefer to pummel their foes with barely restrained magical energy. Their telekinetic spells are potent and can toss enemies around like ragdolls while they remain unmovable on the battlefield.
• 𝐊𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 - A select few mages who can use melee attacks by summoning a sword from thin air, which is also capable of deflecting projectiles. Other powers that put these mages a cut above the rest are the abilities to debilitate opponents, strengthen and lengthen the duration of the party's barriers, and help warriors on the front line.
• 𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑 - These mages specialize in binding spirits drawn to the dead and dying and using them to increase their magic powers. They can cause crippling fear in opponents, summon spirits to fight for them, and can even control their enemies' spirits to fight for them.
• 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑 - Only a few mages practice this art of magic. None are known to become massive creatures of legend. More typically they can transform themselves into creatures like wolves, bears, and even giant spiders.
• 𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐓 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑 - these are rare mages who learn to communicate and summon benevolent spirits from the Fade. There is danger in this path, as there always is when the Fade is involved. However, when the summoning is successful, a spirit healer is capable of healing feats beyond the bounds of normal magic.
• 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐄 (Blocked Unless Happens in IC) - Since the Grey Wardens are still a branch of the Chantry, this magic would not be allowed in their ranks.

Optional Mage Origin

If your character is a Mage, you can choose one of these two origins if you wish, but it isn't required:

𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐋𝐄 - During the Second Blight the mages proved their worth and help[ed save humanity. This allowed them to gain a measure of autonomy, and thus was born the first Circle of Magi. While there are still Chantry templars stationed in every Circle tower, it is the mages who police those with magical powers. Circle mages find humans and elves with magical talent and bring them to their towers for training and supervision, and to teach them to defend themselves against demonic possession.
+1 Magic & Pick One Focus: Cunning (Arcane Lore) OR Cunning (Historical Lore)
• 𝐀𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 - While the law treats all apostates the same way, the category is a broad one. Some are self-taught mages who discovered how to use magic by trial and error. Some come from magical traditions that pre-date the formation of the Circle of Magie, like hedge mages and Avvar shamans. Others are rebels, opposed to the Circle of Magi, the Chantry, or both.
  +1 Magic & Keep the Forcus of your Race Origin

^{DISCLAIMER: Most of this text was taken from the "Dragon Age: Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook" book and not from the actual games. Sorry if you're missing a beloved Specialization, some of them didn't make sense for the timeframe or the style of RP.}

Focuses

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐒

List

• Animal Handling: Interacting with and caring for animals.
• Bargaining: Negotiating with others and making deals.
• Deception: Lying to and tricking those less mentally adept than you.
• Disguise: Making yourself look like someone else, or a different class of person.
• Etiquette: Knowing the social niceties of various cultures.
• Gambling: Playing games of chance and profiting from them.
• Investigation: Interviewing people for information and finding and deciphering clues.
• Leadership: Guiding, directing, and inspiring others.
• Performance: Entertaining an audience with an artistic talent.
• Persuasion: Convincing others to agree with you.
• Seduction: Making winning moves in the game of love.

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐒

List

• Drinking: Consuming large quantities of alcohol and avoiding the aftereffects.
• Rowing: Propelling a vessel with oars.
• Running: Moving quickly in both short sprints and long-distance hauls.
• Stamina: Enduring fatigue, disease, and privation.
• Swimming: Moving through the water and staying afloat.

𝐂𝐔𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐒

List

• Arcane Lore: Knowing about magic, its traditions, and the Fade.
• Brewing: Making ales, wines, and other concoctions.
• Cartography: Making and reading maps.
• Cryptography: Creating and deciphering codes and ciphers.
• Cultural Lore: Knowing the traditions and beliefs of various cultures.
• Enchantment: Understanding the art and craft of enchanting magic items. Note to actually Enchant items one must be either a dwarf or one of the Tranquil.
• Engineering: Knowing the practicalities of construction, building, and invention.
• Evaluation: Determining the value of goods and objets d’art.
• Healing: Aiding the wounded and sick.
• Heraldry: Knowing coats of arms and royal families.
• Historical Lore: Knowing important events and personalities from the past.
• Military Lore: Knowing strategy, tactics, and famous applications thereof.
• Musical Lore: Knowing musical traditions and songs.
• Natural Lore: Knowing the flora and fauna of Thedas.
• Navigation: Planning and following a route from one place to another.
• Poison Lore: Knowing about poisons, their uses, and their preparation.
• Research: Making a systematic investigation, usually using records, archives, and books.
• Religious Lore: Knowing religious traditions and practices, particularly those of the Chantry.
• Writing: Expressing yourself with the written word.

𝐃𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐒

List

• Acrobatics: Executing gymnastic, balancing, and tumbling maneuvers.
• Bows: Fighting with weapons from the Bows Group.
  - Crossbow, Long Bow, and Short Bow
• Brawling: Fighting with weapons from the Brawling Group.
  - First, Gauntlet, and Improvised Weapon
• Calligraphy: Writing with artful penmanship.
• Crafting: Making items with manual skills like woodworking, sculpting, glassblowing, etc.
• Dueling: Fighting with weapons from the Dueling Group.
  - Main Gauche, Rapier, and Spiked Buckler
• Grenades: Making ranged attacks with grenades.
• Initiative: Acting quickly in tense situations.
• Legerdemain: Using sleight of hand to trick others, hide things, and pickpockets.
• Light Blades: Fighting with weapons from the Light Blades.
  - Dagger, Shortsword, and Throwing Knife
• Lock Picking: Opening locks without using keys.
• Riding: Directing a mount such as a horse or pony.
• Staves: Fighting with weapons from the Staves Group.
  - Club, Morningstar, and Quarterstaff
• Stealth: Sneaking about quietly and out of sight.
• Traps: Detecting and disarming traps and other mechanical devices.

𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐂 𝐅𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐒

List

• Arcane: Understanding the secrets of the Arcane school of magic.
• Arcane Lance: Using the mage’s class power of the same name.
• Creation: Understanding the secrets of the Creation school of magic.
• Elemental: Understanding the secrets of the Elemental school of magic.
• Entropy: Understanding the secrets of the Entropy school of magic.
• Primal: Understanding the secrets of the Primal school of magic.
• Spirit: Understanding the secrets of the Spirit school of magic.

𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐒

List

• Empathy: Discerning the feelings and emotions of others.
• Detect Darkspawn: A Grey Warden’s ability to sense nearby darkspawn. Only Grey Wardens can take this focus.
• Hearing: Using your auditory sense.
• Searching: Finding things that are hidden or obscured.
• Seeing: Using your visual sense.
• Smelling: Using your olfactory sense.
• Tracking: Following tracks and other signs of passage.

𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇 𝐅𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐒

List

• Axes: Fighting with weapons from the Axes Group.
  - Battle Axe, Throwing Axe, and Two-Handed Axe
• Bludgeons: Fighting with weapons from the Bludgeons Group.
  - Mace, Maul and Two-Handed Maul
• Climbing: Scaling walls and other vertical obstacles.
• Driving: Directing and guiding carts, carriages, and other wheeled vehicles.
• Heavy Blades: Fighting with weapons from the Heavy Blades Group.
  - Bastard Sword, Longsword, and Two-Handed Sword
• Intimidation: Overawing with physical presence and threats.
• Jumping: Springing and leaping.
• Lances: Fighting with weapons of the Lances Group.
  - Heavy Lance, Jousting Lance, and Light Lance
• Might: Performing feats of raw power, such as lifting or holding up heavy objects.
• Polearms: Fighting with weapons of the Polearms Group.
  - Glaive, Halberd, and Military Fork
• Smithing: Forging metal items, from weapons to jewelry.
• Spears: Fighting with weapons from the Spear Group.
  - Short Spear, Throwing Spear, and Two-Handed Spear

𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐒

List

• Courage: Overcoming fear in the face of adversity.
• Faith: Deriving inner strength through spiritual or moral\belief.
• Morale: Maintaining good spirits and confidence in yourself or your group.
• Self-Discipline: Focusing your mental energy or controlling your impulses and emotions.

Talents

𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆

Information

^{𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - Warriors, Rogues, & Mages}
You know how to train animals. Fereldans commonly train dogs, while Avvar prefer falcons and other birds of prey.
Novice: You know the basics of dealing with animals. With a week of training, you can teach an animal to follow a simple one-word command like “heel,” “follow,” or “attack.” You can teach a single animal a number of commands equal to your Communication.
Journeyman: You can train animals to follow more complex commands, like “guard this place” or “return to me when strangers approach.” Teaching a complex command takes two weeks of training and the total number of commands a single animal can learn is equal to your Communication +2.
Master: Your training can turn animals into prime examples of their kind. With a month of training, you can communicate almost seemingly with your companion.

𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆

Information

^{𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - Warriors}
You have learned to fight while wearing armor.
Novice: You can wear leather and mail armor without suffering a penalty.
Journeyman: You can wear plate armor without suffering a penalty.
Master: You can get the most out of your armor. You can use it to protect yourself from penetrating magical damage.

𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆

Information

^{𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - Mage, Warrior, and Rogue
𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 - Communication and Constitution 1 or higher}
You take your fun seriously.
Novice: You can drink other people under the table.
Journeyman: The tavern is your second home. Choose one of the following Communication focuses: Gambling or Seduction. If you fail using either of these methods, people find you interesting enough to give you another chance.
Master: When you’re having a good time, (you think) you’re invincible! You can fight without fatigue or feeling pain. It'll hurt later.

𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐘

Information

^{𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - Mage, Warrior, and Rogue
𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 - You need the Cunning (Healing) focus}
You can treat wounds and illnesses.
Novice: You have trained in the art of chirurgy and your aid is swift and sure.
Journeyman: You have the hands of a healer. You can provide life-saving healing at the moment.
Master: Your healing ability is legendary. Most ailments and diseases are within your scope of handling as long as you have the correct materials.

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃

Information

^{𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - Mage and Warrior
𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 - You need Communication 2 or higher}
You are a natural leader.
Novice: Your presence inspires your allies through battle cry, flag raising, or declaring a charge.
Journeyman: Your allies follow your lead. Not only are your allies are inspired, but those around you are also as well.
Master: When you stand firm, your allies stand with you. Your enemies begin to lose their morale and start to flee the battlefield.

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐒

Information

^{𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - Mage, Rogue, and Warrior
𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 - You must have Communication 1 or higher}
You know people, sometimes in the unlikeliest places.
Novice: You can attempt to make a contact out of a NPC. The more distant the NPC’s homeland or social class from yours, the harder it is. A contact will be friendly to you, but won’t go out of the way to help you without additional motivation. You can’t make a contact out of a NPC who already dislikes you or is an enemy.
Journeyman: Once you’ve established a contact, you can try to get a favor with them. How hard it is based on the nature of the favor and whether it puts the contact in any danger.
Master: You can turn an acquaintance into an ally with a show of loyalty. If you do a significant favor for a contact, they will treat you as a friend when you ask them for favors. They will go out of their way to help you and will be willing to put themselves in danger for you.

𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏

Information

^{𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - Mage, Rogue, and Warrior
𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 - You must have the Dexterity (Riding) focus}
You are a skilled rider and can handle horses and other beasts of burden with ease.
Novice: You can jump into the saddle quickly. Mounting a steed requires no effort.
Journeyman: You can ride like the wind. You’re faster than everyone else on horseback.
Master: You were born in the saddle. While riding, you practically have a second set of armor on and are more dextrous than you would be on foot.

𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐔𝐄

Information

^{𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - Mage, Rogue, and Warrior
𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 - Communication 2 or higher}
You are a master of secrets.
Novice: You know how to play the Game. Choose one of the following Communication focuses: Etiquette, Deception, or Seduction.
Journeyman: You always gain more information than you give out. You’re talented at performative espionage and gossip.
Master: You know how to end a conversation. In addition, you have the opportunity to change this immediately into a surprise attack that bolsters your allies.

𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐒

Information

^{𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - Mage, Rogue, and Warrior
𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 - You must have Cunning 1 or better}
You can learn new languages easily. Some of the listed languages are spoken in lands far from Ferelden and are not commonly heard there. When you learn a new language, you
learn to both speak and read it, with two exceptions. Ancient Tevene is rarely, if ever, spoken outside Tevinter. Elven is only spoken because the Keepers keep it alive.
Novice: You learn an additional language from the following list: Ancient Tevene, Ander, Antivan, Arcanum, Dwarven, Elven, Orlesian, Qunlat, Rivaini, Trade Tongue.
Journeyman: You learn an additional language from the previous list. You can also imitate a specific dialect.
Master: You learn two more languages from the previous list. You can also pick any one language you know and speak it like a native—that is, without an accent.

𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄

Information

^{𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - Mage, Rogue, and Warrior
𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 - You must have Cunning 2 or better}
You have an inquisitive mind and absorb facts easily.
Novice: You have studied hard. Pick a Cunning focus with Lore in the name.
Journeyman: You are an accomplished researcher. Take the focus Cunning (Research) if you don’t have it or another focus with Lore in the name.
Master: While your knowledge is vast, you have two areas of particular specialization. Pick any two of your lore focuses. These you are an unequivocal scholar on. Put a (*) next to them.

𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐂

Information

^{𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - Mage, Rogue, and Warrior
𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 - You must have the Communication (Performance) focus or the Cunning (Musical Lore) focus}
You have a natural talent for music.
Novice: You know how to play an instrument, sing, and write and read music.
Journeyman: Your musical journey continues as you learn to play more instruments. You know how to play a total number of instruments equal to your Communication.
Master: You are a true virtuoso. You can play all the instruments common to Thedas. If you come across a more exotic instrument, you can learn to play it with a few weeks of practice.

𝐎𝐁𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Information

^{𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - Mage, Rogue, and Warrior
𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 - Perception 3 or higher}
You have an eye for detail.
Novice: You notice things others do not. Choose one of the following Perception focuses: Empathy or Seeing.
Journeyman: Analysis of your observation often leads to insight. You can read people.
Master: Nothing escapes your scrutiny. You can not only read people, but also the surroundings. You can’t be surprised.

𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘

Information

^{𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - Mage, Rogue, and Warrior
𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 - Communication (Persuasion) focus}
You are a skilled public speaker who can sway others with your words.
Novice: You know how to work a crowd. In a public setting, you can find your voice amongst the people. They won’t fall in line with you, but they’ll listen.
Journeyman: Your words are like magic. You can successfully rope in a few followers to whatever cause you wish.
Master: You can agitate a crowd. If you are successful, you rouse them to immediate action. You can’t necessarily control what they do, though you can try with Communication (Leadership,) but they take your words to heart and act on them.

𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐍-𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆

Information

^{𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - Mage, Rogue, and Warrior
𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 - The Cunning (Poison Lore) focus}
You’ve managed to survive the dangerous training required to make and use poisons and other useful but dangerous compounds.
Novice: You know how to prepare poisons, and how to use them without danger to yourself. Choose two Novice poisons (Crow Poison, Deathroot Extract, Hale's Dust, and Spider Venom) you know how to make from memory. You can brew other Novice poisons as you find and learn their recipes.
Journeyman: You have learned how to prepare more effective—and more dangerous—poisons. You have also learned how to make grenades. Choose one Journeyman poison (Adder's Kiss, Concentrated Crow's Poison, Concentrated Spider Venom, Fleshrot, and Magebane) or one grenade you know how to make from memory. You can brew other Journeyman poisons, and make other grenades, as you find and learn their recipes.
Master: You have learned how to prepare the deadliest poisons known in Thedas. Choose one Master poison (Concentrated Magebane, Marrow Lock, Quiet Death, and Wyvern Venom) you know how to make from memory. You can brew other Master poisons as you find and learn their recipes.

𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐋𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐒

Information

^{𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - Mage, Rogue, and Warrior
𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 - You must have Dexterity 2 or higher}
You react to threats speedily and instinctually.
Novice: You can prepare yourself for action in an instant. You can ready your weapon/magic without anyone noticing.
Journeyman: You can flip yourself up or drop down with lightning speed. If you’re knocked down, you can get up quickly.
Master: It is hard to get the drop on you. If someone tries to surprise you, you can act first.

𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆

Information

^{𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - Mage (Tranquil only), Rogue and Warrior
𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 - Dwarf or Tranquil, Cunning 3 or higher and the Cunning (Enchantment) focus}
You are a trained enchanter, able to inscribe runes onto armor and weapons.

Rune List

ARMOR:
- Rune of Defense
- Rune of Fortune
- Rune of Protection
- Rune of Valiance
- Rune of Warding
WEAPON:
- Rune of Cold Iron
- Rune of Devastation
- Rune of Elements
- Rune of Paralyzation
- Rune of Silverite
- Rune of Slowness
- Rune of Striking

Novice: You can inscribe a Novice rune onto a suit of armor or a weapon. A Novice rune takes 2 hours to inscribe.
Journeyman: You can inscribe a Journeyman rune onto a suit of armor or a weapon. A Journeyman rune takes 3 hours to inscribe.
Master: You can inscribe a Master rune onto a suit of armor or a weapon. A Master rune takes 4 hours to inscribe.

𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆

Information

^{𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - Rogue
𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 - You must have Dexterity 2 or higher}
You are skilled at the art of reconnaissance.
Novice: You can use the lay of the land to your advantage. Take Dexterity (Stealth) as a focus.
Journeyman: You know how to get the drop on your enemies. Take Perception (Tracking) as a focus.
Master: You are a skilled observer.Take Perception (Seeing) as a focus.

𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆

Information

^{𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - Warriors}
You;ve been trained to fight with a single-handed melee weapon and shield
Novice: You can wield shields of Small and Medium Size.
Journeyman: You can wield shields of the Large Size
Master: If you so wish, you can wield a two-handed large weapon in one and a shield in the other.

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘

Information

^{𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - Rogue
𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 - You must have Dexterity 3 or higher}
What’s yours is yours and what’s theirs is yours too.
Novice: You don’t let locks stand in your way. Take the Dexterity (Lockpicking) focus.
Journeyman: You are familiar with many types of traps. If you miss detecting them, you have a split second to react to fallout before you’re hit with it.
Master: You know how to find what’s hidden. Take the Perception (Searching) test if you don’t have it, and if you miss what you were looking for--you can search again without penalty.

𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐏-𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆

Information

^{𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - Mage, Rogue, and Warrior
𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 - You must have the Dexterity (Crafting) focus}
You’ve learned how to design and build devices to harm and ensnare your enemies.
Novice: You know how to set and disarm simple traps. Take the Dexterity (Traps) focus.
Journeyman: You know how to set and disarm more dangerous traps.
Master: You know how to set and disarm fiendish and lethal traps.

During the Glory Age, the Grey Wardens were not much diminished. Their fall would happen during the Fourth Blight. While the Grey Wardens were still an arm of the Chantry, they refused to participate in the Exalted March against the Dales. Instead, they tended to the Blighted Lands of Anderfels, and the errant darkspawn and other abominations across Thedas.

The fortress of Weisshaupt that was built onto the edge of the jagged butte called Broken Tooth still stands strong and houses a couple of hundred Grey Wardens. The First Warden was the brother-in-arms to Corin of Tevinter, the Grey Warden that slew the Archdemon. A Tevinter Soporati himself, Anodatus Kriehl, is quite skilled at handling the political machinations that require the Wardens to stay current and funded. Under him is the High Constable, Iriah Shaewyn, a Dalish Ranger and friend of the griffons. There's also the Chamberlain of the Grey, an ex-Shaper of Orzammar Mirav Helsheld. And while there are a handful of Warden Commanders, the one overseeing our Wardens is a Free Marcher and Tourney winner, Soren Granheimen.

You're either a Warden yourself, this having been between your first to third mission. Or you're a Warden Recruit, not having taken part in the Joining as of yet, but still either a volunteer or conscripted. One amongst you is a Senior Warden, that has been tasked to lead without much knowledge about it. The odd thing about these orders you have received is that you've been pulled apart from your usual traveling companions. Recruits are no longer with their Senior Wardens, and Acolytes are no longer being watched over by the templar volunteers. Instead, you've been thrown in with a hodgepodge of other Wardens on this journey, and a templar from the Starkhaven Chantry you've never met.

You've been traveling together for a week or so now when you come across the Free Marches town of Saltgraves. A small farming town in the Northern Reaches close to the Tevinter border. There are a few smoldering campfires outside the parameter of the town, but the gray overhang of trees and the dismal weather hide any living presence. You swear, the true Wardens among you, you sense the presence of darkspawn. But you feel as if something else dwells here as well.

The Character Sheet listed below is fairly self-explanatory minus the section about your character's class and abilities. Here I'll write out what to do in the sections, but feel free to ask me any questions you have.

Instructions

• Replace any "color=white" with the color that applies to your character.
• Also fix the ["hr"] codes.
• Upon choosing your class. Keep the box that applies and delete the other one. This is for your ease, and to be able to quickly glance at them.
  PRIMARY ABILITY: ☒
  SECONDARY ABILITY: ☐
• STAT ABILITIES: Assign one of these numbers to each of your ability scores: -2 ,-1, 0, 0, 0, +1, +2, +3
  - Communication: covers your character's social skills, personal interactions, and ability to deal with others.
  - Constitution: is your character's fortitude and resistance to harm.
  - Cunning: is a measure of your character's intelligence, knowledge, and education.
  - Dexterity: encompasses agility, hand-eye coordination, and quickness.
  - Magic: determines your character's innate arcane power.
  - Perception: covers all the senses and the ability to interpret sensory data.
  - Strength: is your character's physical prowess.
  - Willpower: encompasses mental toughness.
• Choose your Origin and add the ability score of +1 to what you've already assigned. And then give yourself one of the focuses.
• Choose three focuses from your Primary Abilities.
• Choose three focuses from your Secondary Abilities.
• If you have gone through the Joining and become a Warden, add "Darkspawn Detection" to your Peception Focuses for free.
• You have three talent points to use. You can use them to purchase a talent at Novice Level or to bump a talent up a level. You also get to choose one talent based on your class for free:
  - Warrior: Armor Training, Shield Training, or Command.
  - Rogue: Contacts, Scouting, or Thievery.
  - Mage: Chirurgy, Linguistics, or Lore.
• If you're a mage choose two schools to have studied in, and then choose six spells between the two to have. (Arcane Lance is a freebie.)
  - Arcane, Creation, Elemental, Entropy, Primal, and Spirit.
• For your specialization spell, choose one that makes sense for your specialization. Like Spirit Blade for Knight Enchanter, or Spider Form for Shapeshifter. I'm giving you a bit of leeway here since warriors and rogues have full reign of their abilities.
• If you're not a mage, just delete the spell area.
• Your starting equipment is as follows:
  - Everyone: Backpack, Traveling Clothes, and a Waterskin. This also includes story items, clothes, etc. If you have the Horsemanship Talent, give yourself a simple riding horse. If you have the Animal Training Talent give yourself an animal (a small animal. Marbari is about as big as I will go.)
  - Warrior: Hard Leather Armor (or if you took the Armor Training Talent, what armor the talent level says you have proficiency in) & Three Weapons of your Choosing & a Shield if you have the Shield Training
  - Rogue: Leather Armor & Two Weapons of your Choosing & One Bow or Crossbow
  - Mage: One Weapon & a Staff
• Leave the relationships empty for now. You'll fill them in after being accepted.
• You may notice a lack of backstory on the character sheet. Well, after you finish the CS and post it in the OOC for review, send me your character's backstory and goal in a PM listed with your character's name.

Character Sheet

| 𝐆 𝐑 𝐄 𝐘 𝐖 𝐀 𝐑 𝐃 𝐄 𝐍 𝐀 𝐑 𝐂 𝐇 𝐈 𝐕 𝐄 |

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"Insert Character Quote Here."

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| 𝐂 𝐇 𝐀 𝐑 𝐀 𝐂 𝐓 𝐄 𝐑 𝐈 𝐍 𝐅 𝐎 𝐑 𝐌 𝐀 𝐓 𝐈 𝐎 𝐍 |

𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄 |
Make sure it matches your race/origin.
𝐀𝐆𝐄 |
18+
𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 |
As it says, and include pronouns.
𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄 |
Easy enough.
𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐍 |
Choose one from the list, but feel free to get more detailed if you wish.
𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐒 |
Everyone knows Trade Tongue. If you're a native of an area, give yourself that language. Otherwise, languages are saved for someone who invested in linguistics.
𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐍 𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐊 |
Grey Warden (Acolyte for Mages) or Warden Recruit. I'll accept one Senior Warden as the group's leader.
𝐇𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐎𝐃𝐄 |
The color code you're using in this sheet.

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| 𝐂 𝐇 𝐀 𝐑 𝐀 𝐂 𝐓 𝐄 𝐑 𝐀 𝐏 𝐏 𝐄 𝐀 𝐑 𝐀 𝐍 𝐂 𝐄 |

𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 & 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃 |
As it says. Because asking for someone's weight is rude.
𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐗𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐄𝐘𝐄 & 𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐑 |
Just a brief run down.
𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 |
A place to put down scars, tattoos, and the lot. You can also include horn shape and ornaments if you're a Qunari. Vallaslin if you're Dalish. Casteless markings if you're dwarven. Etc.
𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐍 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐅𝐈𝐓 |
What do your character's clothes look like? I'm not mandating that they all be in matching Warden uniforms, but your character can wear one. As long as they have the symbol on them, somewhere. Incorporate your armor and weapons into this. You can use pictures but mostly use your words.
𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐌𝐒 |
If someone approached your character, what would they notice about their stance? Attitude? And the like? You can tell a lot about a character just by the way they hold themselves.

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| 𝐂 𝐇 𝐀 𝐑 𝐀 𝐂 𝐓 𝐄 𝐑 𝐈 𝐍 𝐍 𝐄 𝐑 𝐖 𝐎 𝐑 𝐊 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆 𝐒 |

𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 |
What drives your character? What leads them to fulfill their duties as a Grey Warden? Altruistic? Self-serving? Self-Sacrificing? Suicidal? Atonement? Etc. Why is your character here, and why will they continue to be here?
𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 |

• Consider these your positive traits.

𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐒 |

• Consider these your negative traits.

𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒 |

• At least one. Everyone has a "sweet tooth" so to say.

𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐇 |
I'm not going to tell you what this means. Everyone's answer will be different. What is your character's lasting and final thing that is true to themselves? This is their line.

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| 𝐖 𝐀 𝐑 𝐑 𝐈 𝐎 𝐑 - 𝐑 𝐎 𝐆 𝐔 𝐄 - 𝐌 𝐀 𝐆 𝐄 |

☐☒ 𝕮𝖔𝖒𝖒𝖚𝖓𝖎𝖈𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓 | #
List Focuses Here
☐☒ 𝕮𝖔𝖓𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖚𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓 | #
List Focuses Here
☐☒ 𝕮𝖚𝖓𝖓𝖎𝖓𝖌 | #
List Focuses Here
☐☒ 𝕯𝖊𝖝𝖙𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖙𝖞 | #
List Focuses Here
☐☒ 𝕸𝖆𝖌𝖎𝖈 | #
List Focuses Here
☐☒ 𝕻𝖊𝖗𝖈𝖊𝖕𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓 | #
List Focuses Here
☐☒ 𝕾𝖙𝖗𝖊𝖓𝖌𝖙𝖍 | #
List Focuses Here
☐☒ 𝖂𝖎𝖑𝖑𝖕𝖔𝖜𝖊𝖗 | #
List Focuses Here

𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 |
Name it Here

Here tell me how your character has earned this specialization and use it in and out of battle.

𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 |
Name of Talent

Novice ► Journeyman ► Master

Description

Copy and Paste from the subtopic "Talents."

Name of Talent

Novice ► Journeyman ► Master

Description

Copy and Paste from the subtopic "Talents."

Name of Talent

Novice ► Journeyman ► Master

Description

Copy and Paste from the subtopic "Talents."

Name of Talent

Novice ► Journeyman ► Master

Description

Copy and Paste from the subtopic "Talents."

𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐒 |

• Arcane Lance: A bolt of arcane energy flung from your hands or staff. All mages have this ability.

Name of School

• Spell Name
• Spell Name
• Spell Name

Name of School

• Spell Name
• Spell Name
• Spell Name

Name of Specialization

• Spell Name

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| 𝐄 𝐐 𝐔 𝐈 𝐏 𝐌 𝐄 𝐍 𝐓 & 𝐁 𝐄 𝐋 𝐎 𝐍 𝐆 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆 𝐒 |

𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐃 |

• List Weapons, Armor, and Other that your character has at the ready.

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐃 |

• List Weapons, Armor, and Other that your character can use, but isn't at the ready.

𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐊 |

• Just a list of items your character would carry, these don't count against what you would have to think about hoisting around. They just tell us more about your character.

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| 𝐑 𝐄 𝐋 𝐀 𝐓 𝐈 𝐎 𝐍 𝐒 𝐇 𝐈 𝐏 𝐒 |

CHARACTER NAME[color=their color]| [/color]
Your character's opinion. Copy & Paste as many times as needed.

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CS Code

[center][h1][color=white] | [/color][color=gray]𝐆 𝐑 𝐄 𝐘 𝐖 𝐀 𝐑 𝐃 𝐄 𝐍 𝐀 𝐑 𝐂 𝐇 𝐈 𝐕 𝐄[/color][color=white] | [/color][/h1][hr ][sup][sub][h3][i]"Insert Character Quote Here."[/i][/h3][/sub][/sup][/center]
[center][img]Character Image[/img][/center]
[hr ][sup][sub][h2]| [color=white]𝐂 𝐇 𝐀 𝐑 𝐀 𝐂 𝐓 𝐄 𝐑 𝐈 𝐍 𝐅 𝐎 𝐑 𝐌 𝐀 𝐓 𝐈 𝐎 𝐍[/color] |[/h2][/sub][/sup]
[indent][indent]𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄 [color=white]| [/color]
[color=gray]Make sure it matches your race/origin.[/color]
𝐀𝐆𝐄 [color=white]| [/color]
[color=gray]18+[/color]
𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 [color=white]| [/color]
[color=gray]As it says, and include pronouns.[/color]
𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄 [color=white]| [/color]
[color=gray]Easy enough.[/color]
𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐍 [color=white]| [/color]
[color=gray]Choose one from the list, but feel free to get more detailed if you wish.[/color]
𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐒 [color=white]| [/color]
[color=gray]Everyone knows Trade Tongue. If you're a native of an area, give yourself that language. Otherwise, languages are saved for someone who invested in linguistics.[/color]
𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐍 𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐊 [color=white]| [/color]
[color=gray]Grey Warden (Acolyte for Mages) or Warden Recruit. I'll accept one Senior Warden as the group's leader.[/color]
𝐇𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐎𝐃𝐄 [color=white]| [/color]
[color=gray]The color code you're using in this sheet.[/color][/indent][/indent][hr ][sup][sub][h2]| [color=white]𝐂 𝐇 𝐀 𝐑 𝐀 𝐂 𝐓 𝐄 𝐑 𝐀 𝐏 𝐏 𝐄 𝐀 𝐑 𝐀 𝐍 𝐂 𝐄[/color] |[/h2][/sub][/sup]
[indent][indent]𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 & 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃 [color=white]| [/color]
[color=gray]As it says. Because asking for someone's weight is rude.[/color]
𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐗𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐄𝐘𝐄 & 𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐑 [color=white]| [/color]
[color=gray]Just a brief run down.[/color]
𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 [color=white]| [/color]
[color=gray]A place to put down scars, tattoos, and the lot. You can also include horn shape and ornaments if you're a Qunari. Vallaslin if you're Dalish. Casteless markings if you're dwarven. Etc.[/color]
𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐍 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐅𝐈𝐓 [color=white]| [/color]
[color=gray]What do your character's clothes look like? I'm not mandating that they all be in matching Warden uniforms, but your character can wear one. As long as they have the symbol on them, somewhere. Incorporate your armor and weapons into this. You can use pictures but mostly use your words.[/color]
𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐌𝐒 [color=white]| [/color]
[color=gray]If someone approached your character, what would they notice about their stance? Attitude? And the like? You can tell a lot about a character just by the way they hold themselves.[/color][/indent][/indent][hr ][sup][sub][h2]| [color=white]𝐂 𝐇 𝐀 𝐑 𝐀 𝐂 𝐓 𝐄 𝐑 𝐈 𝐍 𝐍 𝐄 𝐑 𝐖 𝐎 𝐑 𝐊 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆 𝐒[/color] |[/h2][/sub][/sup]
[indent][indent]𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 [color=white]| [/color]
[color=gray]What drives your character? What leads them to fulfill their duties as a Grey Warden? Altruistic? Self-serving? Self-Sacrificing? Suicidal? Atonement? Etc. Why is your character here, and why will they continue to be here?[/color]
𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 [color=white]| [/color]
[color=gray][list][*]Consider these your positive traits. [*] [*] [/list][/color]𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐒 [color=white]| [/color]
[color=gray][list][*]Consider these your negative traits. [*] [*] [/list][/color]𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒 [color=white]| [/color]
[color=gray][list][*]At least one. Everyone has a "sweet tooth" so to say.[/list][/color]𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐇 [color=white]| [/color]
[color=gray]I'm not going to tell you what this means. Everyone's answer will be different. What is your character's lasting and final thing that is true to themselves? This is their line.[/color][/indent][/indent][hr ][sup][sub][h2]| [color=white]𝐖 𝐀 𝐑 𝐑 𝐈 𝐎 𝐑 - 𝐑 𝐎 𝐆 𝐔 𝐄 - 𝐌 𝐀 𝐆 𝐄 (Just Leave your Character Class)[/color] |[/h2][/sub][/sup]
[indent][indent]☐☒ 𝕮𝖔𝖒𝖒𝖚𝖓𝖎𝖈𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓 [color=white]| [/color][color=gray][b]#[/b]
[i]List Focuses Here[/i][/color]
☐☒ 𝕮𝖔𝖓𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖚𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓 [color=white]| [/color][color=gray][b]#[/b]
[i]List Focuses Here[/i][/color]
☐☒ 𝕮𝖚𝖓𝖓𝖎𝖓𝖌 [color=white]| [/color][color=gray][b]#[/b]
[i]List Focuses Here[/i][/color]
☐☒ 𝕯𝖊𝖝𝖙𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖙𝖞 [color=white]| [/color][color=gray][b]#[/b]
[i]List Focuses Here[/i][/color]
☐☒ 𝕸𝖆𝖌𝖎𝖈 [color=white]| [/color][color=gray][b]#[/b]
[i]List Focuses Here[/i][/color]
☐☒ 𝕻𝖊𝖗𝖈𝖊𝖕𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓 [color=white]| [/color][color=gray][b]#[/b]
[i]List Focuses Here[/i][/color]
☐☒ 𝕾𝖙𝖗𝖊𝖓𝖌𝖙𝖍 [color=white]| [/color][color=gray][b]#[/b]
[i]List Focuses Here[/i][/color]
☐☒ 𝖂𝖎𝖑𝖑𝖕𝖔𝖜𝖊𝖗 [color=white]| [/color][color=gray][b]#[/b]
[i]List Focuses Here[/i][/color]

𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 [color=white]| [/color]
[color=white][b]Name it Here[/b][/color]
[color=gray][indent]Here tell me how your character has earned this specialization and use it in and out of battle.[/indent][/color]
𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 [color=white]| [/color]
[color=white][b]Name of Talent[/b][/color]
[color=gray][indent]Novice [color=white]►[/color] Journeyman [color=white]►[/color] Master
[hider=Description]Copy and Paste from the subtopic "Talents."[/hider][/indent][/color][color=white][b]Name of Talent[/b][/color]
[color=gray][indent]Novice [color=white]►[/color] Journeyman [color=white]►[/color] Master
[hider=Description]Copy and Paste from the subtopic "Talents."[/hider][/indent][/color][color=white][b]Name of Talent[/b][/color]
[color=gray][indent]Novice [color=white]►[/color] Journeyman [color=white]►[/color] Master
[hider=Description]Copy and Paste from the subtopic "Talents."[/hider][/indent][/color][color=white][b]Name of Talent[/b][/color]
[color=gray][indent]Novice [color=white]►[/color] Journeyman [color=white]►[/color] Master
[hider=Description]Copy and Paste from the subtopic "Talents."[/hider][/indent][/color]
𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐒 [color=white]| [/color]
[color=gray][list][*][u][b]Arcane Lance[/b][/u]: A bolt of arcane energy flung from your hands or staff. All mages have this ability.[/list][/color][color=white][b]Name of School[/b][/color]
[color=gray][list][*]Spell Name[*]Spell Name[*]Spell Name[/list][/color][color=white][b]Name of School[/b][/color]
[color=gray][list][*]Spell Name[*]Spell Name[*]Spell Name[/list][/color][color=white][b]Name of Specialization[/b][/color]
[color=gray][list][*]Spell Name[/list][/color]
[/indent][/indent][hr ][sup][sub][h2]| [color=white]𝐄 𝐐 𝐔 𝐈 𝐏 𝐌 𝐄 𝐍 𝐓 & 𝐁 𝐄 𝐋 𝐎 𝐍 𝐆 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆 𝐒[/color] |[/h2][/sub][/sup]
[indent][indent]𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐃 [color=white]| [/color]
[color=gray][list][*]List Weapons, Armor, and Other that your character has at the ready.[/list][/color]𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐃 [color=white]| [/color]
[color=gray][list][*]List Weapons, Armor, and Other that your character can use, but isn't at the ready.[/list][/color]𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐊 [color=white]| [/color]
[color=gray][list][*]Just a list of items your character would carry, these don't count against what you would have to think about hoisting around. They just tell us more about your character.[/list][/color][/indent][/indent][hr ][sup][sub][h2]| [color=white]𝐑 𝐄 𝐋 𝐀 𝐓 𝐈 𝐎 𝐍 𝐒 𝐇 𝐈 𝐏 𝐒[/color] |[/h2][/sub][/sup]
[indent][indent][b]CHARACTER NAME[/b][color=their color]| [/color]
[color=gray]Your character's opinion. Copy & Paste as many times as needed.[/color]
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𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐆𝐄 | 𝖆 𝖉𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖔𝖓 𝖆𝖌𝖊 𝖗𝖕

Sorry for the sudden and unintentional silence, I had a small animal emergency. Don't worry, we were at the vet all day today, and it's been taken care of. But it's insane how much that can consume your life. Anyway...

I've only played Origins and like 1/5th of Inquisition so I've got very little lore plonking around in my head, but I'm interested.

@Asura

The tone of this one will reflect Origins more than Inquisition. I love all the games, but I'd rank Inquisition low on my list while Origins and Awakening are hella up there. Even DA2 is memorable for trying to do something different. But no worries, the way I'm working on the OOC will have some nice refreshers for the lore bones of the games. If only to make sure everything matches the timeline we're in.

Anyway, this is enough interest! I'll get the OOC finished up in the next day or so. I'll link it and tag you guys when it goes up. I'm excited.