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I, JusticeYou all call me a monster, yet there you stand with Tranquil at your side and mage blood on your blades. You call me an abomination, maleficarum; you say that I have given into temptation when in fact I have done the very opposite! It is easier to run from your fears than to face them, as I have. It's far more tempting to stay on the safe side than to take a leap of faith off a high cliff. The spirit in me—the spirit who is part of me—it is the spirit of Justice, justice is what I seek for the mages all of you Templars oppress.I, Justice1 year ago in Short Stories More Like This
Yes, I am responsible for the Chantry in Kirkwall, but I stand by my decision. It's the sacrifice of thos
DA2 - Little WolfDA2 - Little Wolf2 years ago in Short Stories More Like This
Title: Little Wolf
Author: *equinexus
Game: Dragon Age 2
Characters: Remy Hawke (PC), Fenris, Zevran Arainai, Aveline, Anders
Disclaimer: Dragon Age 2 and all things related belong to Bioware.
Author's Note: SPOILERS AHEAD. If you have not romanced Fenris, then there may be spoilers here. You have been warned.
In the caverns of Sundermount he stood, overlooking his companions looting the corpses of the recently fallen lyrium smugglers who had the unfortunate fate of an unprovoked attack. The Champion of Kirkwall, Remy Hawke, knelt alongside her friend, Aveline, comparing and contrasting a pair of gauntlets they had found on one of the
Hand of the Maker. Cortland's Letter.Hand of the Maker. Cortland's Letter.1 year ago in Flash Fiction & Vignettes More Like This
Anders,
Back when the world changed, when I told you 'I know', it was because I did.
I knew that you didn't want to be alive anymore; that you wanted it to end. But it didn't end, did it? You're still here and it's partly my fault, and I'm glad. I'm glad to be hated for this.
You should know that there was a time in my life when I felt the same. I wanted it all to end. I had just watched my mother die in my arms because I had been too stupid and too slow to save her, you may remember the day. I was sat alone that evening considering my failure: Remembering my sister's broken body after I had guided us straight into the ogre that had taken
FreeFree2 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
I always hoped someday I'd be free,
But here I am trapped behind bars you won't see.
I want you to look but you won't even try,
You just go away as I fight not to cry.
The wrongness is there in my mind, so they say.
Every day I struggle and fight it, but it won't go away.
Still you ignore it and won't even look,
Blind as the three mice from the fairy tale book.
Just when I think everything is okay,
That's when you decide it's time to go away.
The silence tears at me even more than before,
And that's when I look for that final, black door.
I want to be happy and I want to be free,
But I'll always be trapped as long as you can't se
Hindsight - Chapter 1Hindsight - Chapter 12 years ago in Introductions & Chapters More Like This
Chapter 1: Moving Forward
Sometimes you have to look back to begin to move forward.
Far, far beneath her, the waterfall crashed down onto the rocks. The leaping, spitting water made the cave humid, but under the circumstances it was the best place they'd found since leaving Kirkwall. In truth, such a hiding place could not have come at a better time – Carver's injuries alone would take days if not weeks to heal, despite her best efforts. Then there was the other matter, though in all honesty she was trying to avoid thinking of it.
The scent of the water here lacked the salty tang it had had back in Kirkwall, and she found herself missin
Blood and Thunder: HomeBlood and Thunder: Home2 years ago in Short Stories More Like This
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There was already long time after midnight. Even the summer nights were cold in Kirkwall, no matter in which district you lived the closeness to the sea and all its "delights" such as cold salty breeze and dampness did their job…
Everybody was sleeping in the Hawke`s mansion: Bodan, Sandal, Marley… Only poor Orana couldn't rest properly – used to the warmth of the Tevinter she still felt dreadfully cold here. The maid closed all shutters in her room, took additional blanket but still she couldn`t feel warm.
So she was lying in her bed, pulling the knees top her chest and trying not to chatter too loudly to sleep… An
Kings and Champions"Well, I suppose I should get back to the old ball and chain," Alistair quipped, glancing over at Bann Teagan.Kings and Champions2 years ago in Short Stories More Like This
"You know the Queen hates it when you call her that," Teagan laughed, grinning and shaking his head at the gentleman beside him.
"No she doesn't. Just because she killed an Archdemon… she doesn't scare me."
"You keep telling yourself that, Your Majesty," Teagan sighed.
Reagan caught Anders' laughing gaze as she slipped down the stairs in pure silence. She returned his grin, winking at the one called Hawke who stared at her in confusion.
"Oh really, now, my king? How many times have I seen you jump or hide like one of the
Bring Me To Life Chapter 4Bring Me To Life Chapter 48 months ago in Introductions & Chapters More Like This
Chapter 4 - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
"Don't let the sun go down on me
Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see
I'd just allow a fragment of your life to wander free
But losing everything is like the sun going down on me
I can't find, oh the right romantic line
But see me once and see the way I feel
Don't discard me just because you think I mean you harm
But these cuts I have they need love to help them heal"
Don't let the sun go down on me by Elton John
Watching Willa walk away from him, letting her believe that he didn't have feelings for her nearly broke him. Anders was right when he told her that
The Last Journey BalladThe Last Journey Ballad2 years ago in Songs & Lyrics More Like This
Title: The Last Journey ballad
Author: Yuhime
Game: DAO
characters/pairing: Marika&Alistair
Disclaimer:
There's a candle on our table,
it's light reflects in your eyes.
There's a book of my life
in your hand.
I won't pack my clothes before this journey,
no map will tell me where to go,
I'll take nothing with me
but you love.
Kiss away my memory
so I won't remember my deepest pain.
Take away the fear I'm tied up with.
So when I'm gone
close my eyes with your hand
just like if you'd close the door
behind me...
I let the longest of all roads
to touch my bare feet.
I let the longest of all roads
to touch my bare feet...
Ashes on the HorizonAshes on the HorizonAshes on the Horizon1 year ago in Free Verse More Like This
Smoking billowing, biting the air,
leaves the taste of death everywhere.
Blood coating broken buildings
forever etched in your mind.
And the sounds of the small-minded
crying out in despair
leave a hole where your heart should be.
You never wanted this;
the sting of burning dust particles
too overwhelming to ignore.
You never wanted to watch
the desolation in their eyes.
But there can be no compromise.
You fueled the flames,
ignited the world-
You would not change it if you could.
Still, you feel their pain.
You know what you did.
And you watch, eyes overflowing with self-loathing,
as everything falls
Kirkwall balladKirkwall ballad2 years ago in Songs & Lyrics More Like This
I was only stranger here,
trying to rebuild my home,
looking for some peaceful place
in this broken world;
never thought I'll find you here
on the ruins of my past
asking for my helping hand
with the smile on your face.
Just tell me what you're hiding
behind your words and eyes.
Will you be my friend or rival?
Will you fight by my side?
Will you grant me sanctuary
of your opened heart,
or will you add the poison
to my glass of wine?
In the dust of Kirkwall's streets
I'll find my destination,
I'll find my joy and sadness,
glory and humiliation.
So, when you see me there
in the middle of some struggle,
just don't hesitate
and give me your han
Marric Hawke's ListMarric Hawke's List2 years ago in Flash Fiction & Vignettes More Like This
Based on Skippy's List: The 213 things Skippy is no longer allowed to do in the U.S. Army
Things Marric Hawke is no longer allowed to do in Kirkwall (or the surrounding area)
1. Not allowed to enter my Mabari in the darktown dog races
2. Not allowed to slit my wrists and dance naked under the moonight
3. Even if it was just to fit in
4. I am forbidden to set Carver up on a blind date ever again
5. Not allowed to threaten to burn people within earshot of a templar
6. Not allowed to draw a tranquil sun sign on my forehead as 'camouflage'
7. Not allowed to threaten to steal people souls for selling me out to the Templars, even in jest
8
Maybe,Maybe,1 year ago in Short Stories More Like This
Maybe,
There was no certainty in his voice when he told her to leave. It was as if the words had spilled from his mouth on their own accord, he had not given them such permission to hurt her as they did. Hawke's lips turned into a deep frown, the edge of her soft mouth yanked back in a gentle growl.
"Fine." She spat, turned on her heel and marched out of the clinic.
Anders stood rooted to his spot for a few moments, staring angrily after her as she disappeared down the steps of his Darktown clinic. When she had completely evaporated from his sight, he threw up his hands and began pacing in a manic rage. "Fine? FINE?! Everything I've done
The Struggle's End.Sapphira reaches out, tears down her face. Anders wants to clasp his hand in her's but feels Justice yank forcefully again.The Struggle's End.8 months ago in Short Stories More Like This
"Anders you need to fight him!" Sapphira shouts, grabbing his arm. Her touch sends chills down his body.
His mouth opens but not on his demand, a different voice springs forth. "Anders does not need you mortal! Stay away, you will be the death of us!" Justice yells, and Anders shoves Sapphira away, who then lets out a strangled noise. Anders feels himself move to her, staff ready and hands twitching as she crumbles onto the stairs.
He writhes, trying to fight Justice's control as the spirit latches onto his fears.
Sh
Dragon Age: A Bard's Love O12Dragon Age: A Bard's Love O128 months ago in Introductions & Chapters More Like This
Title: A Bard's Love
Author: Guyver89
Game: Dragon Age Origins
Characters/pairing- The Warden, Leliana
Disclaimer- DAO (c) BioWare
Dragon Age: A Bard's Love
Chapter O12
Deep in Thought
"Getting any better?" Garrden asked sitting in a chair holding an unnecessarily full glass of wine and shaking the glass in a way for the wine to whirl around in. Leliana looked over to Cogdale who was still lying on the orlesian settle with his eyes closed. He said not a word and only shook his head. "My vision is still injured." He sighed and crossed his arms. Garrden shrugged and took a sip from the wine. The elf may act unruly but his upbringing
Dragon Age: A Bard's Love O11Dragon Age: A Bard's Love O1110 months ago in Introductions & Chapters More Like This
Title: A Bard's Love
Author: Guyver89
Game: Dragon Age Origins
Characters/pairing- The Warden, Leliana
Disclaimer- DAO (c) BioWare
Dragon Age: A Bard's Love
Chapter O11
Solidarity
Another day spent being soaked from head to toe in rain. There was little that they could really do. The massive rain clouds that chased them over the Frostback Mountains had finally devoured them. All the clothing they had to cover themselves from the never-ending rain was so soaked it was better not to have it over the supplies and the group. Anything they really didn't want wet was poorly strapped under the wagon, including Leone's body. The Deauvin Fl
Confused Torment - Part 16 (Hawke)Confused Torment - Part 16 (Hawke)1 year ago in Introductions & Chapters More Like This
HAWKE
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Hawke walked briskly through the narrow aerated corridors of Darktown. As she rounded the corner towards Anders' clinic, an icy gust of wind hit her in the crossfire, sending a chill up her spine. She pulled her new shawl tighter around her shoulders and arms, determined to stay warm. Mother had just made her the shawl; it was a deep red maroon, except for the middle, where Mother had embroidered the Hawke insignia in a shimmering gold thread that she had bought off of an Orlesian merchant. The garment was soft against the nape of her neck and as she constricted her body inwards, to ward off the cold, she inhaled de
Dragon's Eye ViewDragon's Eye View1 year ago in Flash Fiction & Vignettes More Like This
Title: Prologue
Author: InverseReality (Freesourceful on FF.net)
Game: Dragon Age 2
Characters: Flemeth
Disclaimer: Fan writing is not for profit! Characters and scenario (c) BioWare/EA. Writing is just me having fun.
Longevity had its drawbacks.
The wrinkles were only the beginning. Teeth, for example, didn't wear as well after the first six decades, and hair was an absolute pain to maintain after seventy. There was also the sagging of flesh, the aching of bones, and the failing of various body parts as each sense began to decline.
Though not all her bodies fell to waste that way. Some quite simply stopped working after an enterprisin
The Slave and The MageThe Slave and The Mage2 years ago in Settings More Like This
The Slave and The Mage
I glared at the elf as he watched Hawke with those 'puppy eyes,' as Merrill likes to call them.
"Will you quit oogling at Hawke?" I finally asked as we passed a few beggars in Lowtown.
"Why?" Fenris asked, glancing at me. "Is it bothering you?"
"Yes."
"Then no."
I clenched my jaw furiously as Hawke bartered with a merchant.
"Ink?" I heard Justice mutter. "Why does she need ink?"
I rolled my eyes and ignored him as Hawke turned and headed for Hightown to report to Hubert about the attack on the Bone Pit. We were all exausted from fighting a high dragon, and I had to revive Merrill after she was knocked unconsious
You are DEAD: RequiemYou are DEAD: Requiem2 years ago in Short Stories More Like This
Hawke never liked the Wounded Coast: raiders, tal`vashots, dare beasts, bandits, slavers – it was far not the whole list of all things he fought there. No matter how beautiful this place was, how fresh the chilly ocean breeze was, how soothing it`s green areas were – it was, it is and it always will be a death trap!
Hawke made a promise to himself the last time he purged slavers out of here that he`ll never ever return to this place. And here he was – going over its sandy beach to the blasted ruins…
Cool ocean wind waved his long and now dry hair, bringing scratchy sand with it. Assassin covered his face with wide sleeve
A Recipe for Cake: Step 5A Recipe for Cake: Step 53 years ago in Short Stories More Like This
Jowan snickered to himself as he visualized the templar named Cullen stalking the Circle Tower in search of him. The fool would be fighting a beastly case of lyrium shakes by now, and Jowan could only imagine the expression. Given the templar's fairly junior standing within the order, Jowan doubted he would be facing the more lethal withdrawal symptoms. But still, the thought of him shuddering on the floor was enough to bring a wide smile to Jowan's day.
He casually flipped through the cabinetry in the kitchen to take stock of what was available. Now that the knife-eared wench was out of his way, he had free rein, and where there was Jowan,
In death there is peaceIn death there is peace8 months ago in Short Stories More Like This
The Tombs of the Carmen Family in Antiva City
The casket was sealed. He had not seen his daughters face since she was a young teenager and now he never would see the woman she had become. Anger rose within him and he stood there in the silent chapel within his family tomb, his fists clenching and unclenching, his ire turned towards the former Crow he had hired to take care of his beloved daughter! How had this happened? How had she died in the Grand Cathedral itself?! And why had she been alone?! That above all else was what angered him. That she had been alone. How could he have allowed her to roam the streets of Val Royeaux when she kindle
Anders, The mage.Anders, The mage.2 years ago in Short Stories More Like This
The Past...
Hawke sat on her bed, her eyes to the floor of her room. It had only been a year since she lost Bethany in the deep roads, her last action played through her head a million times. "I had to do it," she talked to herself trying to believe it was the right thing. "The wardens were to far, I had to put her out of her misery, she asked me to…" A sudden knock was heard on the bedroom door, "M'lady Anders is here, would you like me to make some tea and send him to the library?" Bodahn spoke quietly.
She laughed quietly, "That would be wonderful, I'll be down in a few minutes." Wiping her eyes she stood and started fixing her clo
Shifting Paradigms - Chapter 38Shifting Paradigms - Chapter 388 months ago in Introductions & Chapters More Like This
Shifting Paradigms: The Definition of Nobility
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Title: Shifting Paradigms: The Definition of Nobility - Chapter 38 Sisters of Fate
Author: MerlindaDragon
Rating: PG-13
Game: Dragon Age: Origins
Characters: Myranda Cousland & Party, Flemeth
Pairing: Myranda/Alistair
Disclaimer: Dragon Age and all characters from it belong to Bioware. Except for Myranda. She's mine.
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Chapter 38: Sisters of Fate
Two days after the party arrived in Redcliffe, they set off again, this time for Denerim and the Landsmeet with Arl Eamon and Bann Teagan and an entire retinue of soldiers to act as escort for the two nobles. &
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