Dragon Age: Origins [OOC/DISCUSSION/EPILOGUE/Charles Dance]

[The Serbian Empire]

The best news is I wrote down the no metagaming note where I mock my earlier writing as saying you're not Andraste or the Maker.

Make sure you're not any of the Creators either.

Indeed, I also put that out there. The first one was saying don't mix point of views as it would make me look like Bob Dole and his speech.

[SaintB]

Ok.. so are Marisa and Elissa in a different place than where Kalestos committed his murders? The alter and stuff was never mentioned by Vid...

Also this question for Temp or Dutch - is Sentinel Ford safe, or at least safe for a decent amount of time? I imagine that since the Warden went to Redcliffe first it would be there that the main darkspawn horde moves too for the canonical battle there right?

[The Serbian Empire]

Ok.. so are Marisa and Elissa in a different place than where Kalestos committed his murders? The alter and stuff was never mentioned by Vid...

Also this question for Temp or Dutch - is Sentinel Ford safe, or at least safe for a decent amount of time? I imagine that since the Warden went to Redcliffe first it would be there that the main darkspawn horde moves too for the canonical battle there right?

Yes, we are... Kalestos wasn't sacrificing animals.

[The Templar High Council]

Ok.. so are Marisa and Elissa in a different place than where Kalestos committed his murders? The alter and stuff was never mentioned by Vid...

Also this question for Temp or Dutch - is Sentinel Ford safe, or at least safe for a decent amount of time? I imagine that since the Warden went to Redcliffe first it would be there that the main darkspawn horde moves too for the canonical battle there right?

We'll be fine. At least until the Warden in the polls finishes his trip 'round Ferelden. I believe our goal so far is to get to the Bannorn, join in the landsmeet (where I hope we get to be in the one in the game), and what I assume to be a battle against the Darkspawn.

But don't take what I said verbatim. I assume Dutchy has some tricks in his pockets for us, and that things will get complicated. And that might not be the plot. It's just my guess.

[SaintB]

Thanks for Clarifying Serb

I was thinking I might use an encounter with the hunger demon Kalestos summoned as a means to 'out' Arsam publicly as a spell caster later but I realized he has no staff or access to one and I don't want to mod. I suppose I could have so that he is carrying one hidden among his things but it don't make sense for the character since he's in hiding and tries to avoid using magic.

[SaintB]

I'm sooooooo behind . . .

There was a bar brawl with Arsam and Soren involved, Kalestos did some evil deeds mostly for his own amusement, Marise picked a few pockets, and most everyone went to bed. Marise was restless and went outside, She discovered a pool of blood and went to the chantry for help, Ellisse and a bunch of NPC Templar went back there with her. Arsam is still sitting outside of the Inn right now spitting out mouthfuls of blood from a split lip and being a little wasted, and Lena and Soren are in bed together in a totally awkward but not at all sexy manner.

[The Templar High Council]

Thanks for Clarifying Serb

I was thinking I might use an encounter with the hunger demon Kalestos summoned as a means to 'out' Arsam publicly as a spell caster later but I realized he has no staff or access to one and I don't want to mod. I suppose I could have so that he is carrying one hidden among his things but it don't make sense for the character since he's in hiding and tries to avoid using magic.

How many times do I have to say it? Staves aren't necessary for spellcasting. They enhance your ability, concentration, and accuracy, but are not necessary. For example: if an arcane warrior wielding a sword in DA:O casts a spell, he uses his hands instead of switching to a staff.

[The Serbian Empire]

Thanks for Clarifying Serb

I was thinking I might use an encounter with the hunger demon Kalestos summoned as a means to 'out' Arsam publicly as a spell caster later but I realized he has no staff or access to one and I don't want to mod. I suppose I could have so that he is carrying one hidden among his things but it don't make sense for the character since he's in hiding and tries to avoid using magic.

Indeed, and you don't want to end in the position where I got myself in where I had to conjure up an animal sacrifice just to save myself from... you know.

[SaintB]

Thanks for Clarifying Serb

I was thinking I might use an encounter with the hunger demon Kalestos summoned as a means to 'out' Arsam publicly as a spell caster later but I realized he has no staff or access to one and I don't want to mod. I suppose I could have so that he is carrying one hidden among his things but it don't make sense for the character since he's in hiding and tries to avoid using magic.

How many times do I have to say it? Staves aren't necessary for spellcasting. They enhance your ability, concentration, and accuracy, but are not necessary. For example: if an arcane warrior wielding a sword in DA:O casts a spell, he uses his hands instead of switching to a staff.

True, but Arsam's spell power has been barely sufficient without the aid of a staff or lirum infused sword. He was barely able to catch leaves on fire in the woods and tripped over flaming sword spell before that. He's too rusty to be summoning lightning bolts without the aid of a staff is basically what I mean.

But... if he is desperate enough he could go into the zone like he did against those three Hurlocks... Temp your accidentally a genius.

[The Templar High Council]

How many times do I have to say it? Staves aren't necessary for spellcasting. They enhance your ability, concentration, and accuracy, but are not necessary. For example: if an arcane warrior wielding a sword in DA:O casts a spell, he uses his hands instead of switching to a staff.

True, but Arsam's spell power has been barely sufficient without the aid of a staff or lirum infused sword. He was barely able to catch leaves on fire in the woods and tripped over flaming sword spell before that. He's too rusty to be summoning lightning bolts without the aid of a staff is basically what I mean.

Alright... Why not just get a gem implanted into the mystic wooden hilt of your elven-forged greatsword? Like me?

[SaintB]

True, but Arsam's spell power has been barely sufficient without the aid of a staff or lirum infused sword. He was barely able to catch leaves on fire in the woods and tripped over flaming sword spell before that. He's too rusty to be summoning lightning bolts without the aid of a staff is basically what I mean.

Alright... Why not just get a gem implanted into the mystic wooden hilt of your elven-forged greatsword? Like me?

He doesn't know he can do that. Or that he could get a sword made of an alloy of lirium and silverite ala Spellweaver.

I know I'm kinda screwing my character a bit but I need to keep him compelling for me so I can write him well.

[The Templar High Council]

Alright... Why not just get a gem implanted into the mystic wooden hilt of your elven-forged greatsword? Like me?

He doesn't know he can do that. Or that he could get a sword made of an alloy of lirium and silverite ala Spellweaver.

I know I'm kinda screwing my character a bit but I need to keep him compelling for me so I can write him well.

Then go forth and do.

[The Serbian Empire]

Alright... Why not just get a gem implanted into the mystic wooden hilt of your elven-forged greatsword? Like me?

He doesn't know he can do that. Or that he could get a sword made of an alloy of lirium and silverite ala Spellweaver.

Damn, that's still an expensive alloy combination.

[SaintB]

He doesn't know he can do that. Or that he could get a sword made of an alloy of lirium and silverite ala Spellweaver.

I know I'm kinda screwing my character a bit but I need to keep him compelling for me so I can write him well.

Then go forth and do.

Remember how the idea was for Arsam and Soren to eventually start teaching each other the bits they know to form a full understanding?

[The Templar High Council]

Then go forth and do.

Remember how the idea was for Arsam and Soren to eventually start teaching each other the bits they know to form a full understanding?

Tomorrow. After Soren realizes with relief that he spent the night in the same bed as Lena and nothing bad happened.

[The Ik Ka Ek Akai]

Remember how the idea was for Arsam and Soren to eventually start teaching each other the bits they know to form a full understanding?

Tomorrow. After Soren realizes with relief that he spent the night in the same bed as Lena and nothing bad happened.

Except for possible torment from Kalestos

[The Serbian Empire]

Tomorrow. After Soren realizes with relief that he spent the night in the same bed as Lena and nothing bad happened.

Except for possible torment from Kalestos

Yeah, that might be trouble.

[SaintB]

He doesn't know he can do that. Or that he could get a sword made of an alloy of lirium and silverite ala Spellweaver.

Damn, that's still an expensive alloy combination.

Indeed, but it is what Arcane Warriors' swords were forged of. In DA Origins they have a sword named Spellweaver that is crafted that way and has a minor enchantment that's valued at 11 gold and some odd silver.

[The Serbian Empire]

Damn, that's still an expensive alloy combination.

Indeed, but it is what Arcane Warriors' swords were forged of. In DA Origins they have a sword named Spellweaver that is crafted that way and has a minor enchantment that's valued at 11 gold and some odd silver.

I can only imagine how powerful it is.

[SaintB]

I must get to bed.

[Elerian]

I must get to bed.

I'll make a response in the morning. Its late and I can't really concentrate.

[Sulania]

I must return to bed as well. Buenas noches everyone.

[The Armed Republic of Dutch Coolness]

Ok.. so are Marisa and Elissa in a different place than where Kalestos committed his murders? The alter and stuff was never mentioned by Vid...

Also this question for Temp or Dutch - is Sentinel Ford safe, or at least safe for a decent amount of time? I imagine that since the Warden went to Redcliffe first it would be there that the main darkspawn horde moves too for the canonical battle there right?

We'll be fine. At least until the Warden in the polls finishes his trip 'round Ferelden. I believe our goal so far is to get to the Bannorn, join in the landsmeet (where I hope we get to be in the one in the game), and what I assume to be a battle against the Darkspawn.

But don't take what I said verbatim. I assume Dutchy has some tricks in his pockets for us, and that things will get complicated. And that might not be the plot. It's just my guess.

Yes, yes I have.

[Videssos]

Well, looks like that attempt at plot development spiralled out of control after I went to sleep.

Too bad you guys found the wrong crime scene, too.

Also, it'd be funny if Lena's nightmares were a bit like this.

[Sulania]

Well, looks like that attempt at plot development spiralled out of control after I went to sleep.

Too bad you guys found the wrong crime scene, too.

Also, it'd be funny if Lena's nightmares were a bit like this.

Yeah, sorry...