Eliante Cousland walks into the Great Hall and finds that Nathaniel Howe, onetime love interest, has arrived with his father in the brief days before Ostagar. Her brother Fergus wakes up in the Kocari Wilds when a couple of Grey Wardens trip over his presumed dead body. Multiple origins, multiple narrators: Cousland, Fergus, Nathaniel, Delilah, Amell, Caron

A collection of one shots and short fics spanning all three games. Various wardens, hawkes, inquisitors, and pairings. Will be uploaded in small batches as I catch up with everything posted on my tumblr. Update 20: "Awakening Excerpt 03" [f!Orlesian Warden/Nathaniel]

Kazar Surana had thought he'd escaped Templars, Warden duties, and all the drama that came with being a partial abomination when he'd fled Ferelden. He was even finding something close to peace among the Dalish. Then, Hawke happened. (A sequel to All Roads Lead to Denerim)

Hawke is trying to get through her final semester of college. Fenris is particular about his coffee. Fate has plans. So does the barista. And the rest of their friends. / Ch 5: "As she stepped out of the bathroom and her gaze fell on her disheveled bed, she closed her eyes and sighed. She really had liked him." (Modern AU. femHawke/Fenris.)

Sent by the Warden Commander to talk to their newest recruit, Nathaniel Howe finds he might have gained as much as he gave.

The Warden-Commander of Ferelden receives a letter from an old friend, requesting that she visit Kirkwall to meet her family - the Amells. She expects a little bit of homesickness and a little bit of awkwardness, but isn't prepared for the treachery and hatred she encounters. Set at the beginning of Act 3 and details how Olivia Amell and Marian Hawke first met.

Hawke struggles to discover herself, her strength, and her place in Kirkwall through letters she writes to her father Malcolm. Conflicted with being a mage while believing in the Maker, she finds comfort in the company of Sebastian, a brother of the Chantry with his own inner turmoil. A playthrough story of DA2 with some AU elements. Currently in Act 3.

Just moments between Asaara Adaar and Lace Harding.

Their cause isn't an easy one, and at the end of the day they trudge back to camp beaten and bloody but never broken. A series of inter-connected one-shots based off the thirteen different injuries the characters in Dragon Age: Origins can acquire. M for graphic injury description.

A collection of mini stories. Various pairings. MHawke/Fenris FHawke/Fenris Inquisitor/Iron Bull One sided Vivienne/Inquisitor Isabela/FHawke

When the Queen of Ferelden goes to check in with an old friend, she finds more than she bargained for.

It started at the Deep Roads. There were some slightly flirtatious texts. Then the Chantry in Kirkwall—and Marian Hawke's life—exploded. Quite literally. / Inside, the air felt just as thick, but now instead of smelling like fish and piss like the streets of Kirkwall, it smelled like sweat and smoke. Marian wasn't sure which was worse. (Modern AU. Eventual fHawke/Nathaniel Howe.)

AU. Ely and Nate pre-blight romance tale. Has been completely re-written as "Duty Demands" but I'm leaving this one up for those who liked its poorly written mess. hehe

Alistair and Morrigan's bickering has been driving Ryann Tabris mad, and it's been only a week since Ostagar was lost. To put it at rest for a moment, he demands they say three nice things to each other, as he often had to do as a child. Surprisingly, it goes well.

"During the night when she should be hearing his snoring at the base of her ear, or when she should see the Archdemon in her dreams, she sees nothing but the walls of her cell and hears nothing but spiders that skitter in the darkest reaches—and she knows what it is to be a prisoner." Left alone Post!Blight, Cousland is held and tried for War Crimes.

Seven years have passed since the Hero of Ferelden slayed Urthemiel. King Alistair is decided to go on - what his companions consider - a mad quest, but there is still someone who he needs to recruit. Someone whose heart he broke a long time ago... Based on DA Comics around Alistair's quest, slightly AU but following the main storyline.

Grunt can't sleep

The Inquisitor is injured.

The Blight through the eyes of the snarky, shadowy hunter Fiah as she overcomes her tragic past, falls in love, and tries (but invariably fails) to keep her bold opinions to herself. Original dialogue and storyline as well as a unique twist on the canon storyline. Includes Cousland, Tabris, Amell, Brosca and my OC. NOTE: Discontinued.

Strength from within and beyond help Shepard get through those final moments on the Citadel. Spoiler for Mass Effect 3 ending.

Two nobles cast out from nobility seek to exist in a post-Blight world. Nathaniel Howe, Elizabeth Cousland.

Threnodies 5 teaches, "Then the Voice of the Maker rang out, The first Word, And His Word became all that might be: Dream and idea, hope and fear, Endless possibilities. And from it made his firstborn." Maric has settled into his role as King of Ferelden, but now he must settle into his most important role yet: father of his firstborn, Cailan Theirin. Prequel to "Sneaking".

Chosen early as Irving's star student, drawn into a complex friendship with rebellious Anders, trapped in a system that punishes both fight and flight... For Rhyanon Amell, surviving to become a Hero means first coming through a mental, physical, and emotional crucible far more complex than the Harrowing. It means taking wing despite a childhood that leaves permanent scars.

Hawke doesn't exactly remember telling Anders he could bring a cat home. (Oneshot. mHawke/Anders.) / "No, that's not—Anders, why is there a cat on my bed?"

Loghain and Alistair both return to Ostagar to face the demons of their past. Will these two finally be able to move on from the events of that dark day? Or will coming face to face with the reality of what happened be too much, and end in their final confrontation? A short story AU re-telling of Return to Ostagar.

Random challenge from DA:writers group! Female Tabris as Belle, Swift Runner as the Beast, and Vaughn as Gaston. Once upon a time...

The Joining is a sacred ceremony, but it is also one of darkness and secrecy. The night of the Joining at Ostagar, Ferelden's Warden Commander has high hopes for his three recruits. But the Joining is nothing if not unpredictable and unforgiving. Written for the DA: Fanfiction Writers group June challenge, this follows the Joining scene from Duncan's perspective.

"Was it you who told me once-now looking back, it seems surreal!-That all our mistakes are merely grist for the mill? Now I wear the brand of 'Traitor,' don't it seem a bit absurd, when I was so obviously framed?" - Anders reflects on the events that led him to the Grand Revolution. Inspired by Ray Lamontagne's song 'Lesson Learned.' Anders x F!Hawke.

In all the years she'd known him, the one constant with her beloved Fenris had been his dedication to the idea of family. He yearned for it, envied it in others but seemed resigned to never having one of his own. Justina sets out to show him what family is and that, yes, even he can have one if he wants it badly enough. ***Adult Content: Sex. Violence. Angst. Sappy romance. Sex.***

Pre Dragon Age II story of Fenris and how he came to escape from Danarius.

This is a "Fade to Black" story, a tale designed to answer those burning questions about what goes on after those painfully truncated cut-scenes end. This one deals with the aftermath of Fenris' troubled first time with Hawke at the Hawke Estate about a year later. Reconciliation, romance and exploration are the themes. Nothing... explicit. Rated M just in case.

To celebrate the announcement of DA:I! New FemHawke Fiction Ellasandre Hawke, Fenris and Anders pursue slavers as they make their way to Tevinter. There is a problem, however, as one of the slavers could be related to Anders, who wants only to talk to him. Probable adult content in later chapters. Fenders a (remote) possibility. Violence.

When Duncan arrives at Highever, he quickly realizes Megan Cousland is a born troublemaker. As they make their way to Ostagar together, a bond develops between them, but the battle awaits and dark shadows lie ahead. Written for the 2014 Spring Dragon Age Big Bang

Kielle Tabris has been waiting a long time to get out of the Alienage; after she and several other women are abducted, she finally gets the push she'd been looking for. Accompanies "Why The Hero of Ferelden Owes Me Lunch" but can be read alone.

AU. Whether it was fate or chance, Cailan survived Ostagar: barely. But very few people know that, and he will use that to his advantage on his quest to reclaim his throne from Loghain, see the Blight ended, his relationship with Anora mended, and Ferelden restored. Second chances aren't for wasting. (Utilizes my "Sneaking" and "This is War" headcanons).

The Blight is over, and the coronation is fast approaching. As Arais fulfills a promise she made to a family whom the Maker had graciously brought into her life, she finds herself faced with so much change, and many of those changes she must make herself. My entry for the Dragon Age Big Bang on tumblr and Live Journal. Mature rating on chapter five.

Moving hurts. But Hawke wants tea, no one else is around, and she's stubborn. / "I'm the bloody Champion of Kirkwall," she muttered. "I will not lose to a stupid chair." (Oneshot. femHawke/Fenris.)

Collection of short tid bits of affectionate moments between Varric and [F]Hawke. Varric/[F]Hawke shipping. Do not expect anything but fluff.

Fenris left Hawke but didn't leave Hawke. Years later, they're still trying to navigate their relationship. / "Fickle?" She narrowed her eyes at the elf. "You have the nerve to call me fickle?" (Oneshot. femHawke/Fenris.)

She has made many mistakes in her life, but Lady Cousland, Queen of Ferelden, finds that maybe the biggest regret of her life is not that her husband loves another, but that she walked away from a love she didn't realize was truly hers to begin with. A three part look into what happens after the 'happy ending'. Ultimately F!Cousland/Zevran

This time, Anders was caught with a pretty woman... or two. In order to impress upon him the consequences of his actions, Greagoir and Irving order him to teach apprentices about the birds and the bees. Shout out to Karebear for the conversation we had that led me to write this, and for pushing me to write it! Rated T for euphemisms. If you know what I mean.

For Eilonwy Cousland, in the Thedas United Secret Cupid exchange! Nathaniel Howe returns home from the Free Marches with only his thoughts and the full moon to keep him company. Homecoming should be exciting, but for Nathaniel, it's melancholy and more bitter than sweet.

Carver meets a girl. A girl whose life Flemeth saved, whose life is intertwined with his in more ways than one. Eventually, assassins and heroes and awkward conversations are also involved, though not necessarily in that order. / When the door to the clinic closed behind them, Garrett let out a laugh. "Looks like I'm the one in your shadow this time, little brother."

A collection of letters found on the desk of Warden-Commander Percival Cousland after his abrupt, mysterious disappearance. (a sequel to All Roads Lead to Denerim)

Eynla Amell is used to being lonely, but the Eve of Wintersend leaves her feeling especially neglected. When Cullen shows up, reminding her of what's important, it gives her hope for herself and for the future. For user Eynla, for the Thedas United Secret Santa swap! Features her mage and our favorite hunky, sensitive templar preparing for the holidays.

The Champion of Kirkwall has been on the run for months and has successfully kept herself hidden. That is until the night a group of Grey Wardens happen upon her camp. / Her merry band of misfits, the only family she had left, scattered across Thedas. Except for Anders. Who was dead. And now she was holed up in yet another cave, with a sprained ankle, feeling sorry for herself.

A year and a half after the Battle of Kirkwall, Hawke sends a letter to Varric. (one-shot; fHawkexNate) / "Yes, I said 'us.' There is a story there, and it's one I think you would appreciate. The point, however, is that I am alive and safe and not alone."

The end.

While in the hospital recovering Kaidan gets an unexpected message.

This is a super tiny little one-shot from Nathaniel Howe's perspective and goes along with my The Way of Thedas Universe. It shows the first time Nathaniel ever met Ely. They are quite young, Nathaniel is 8 and Ely is 5. Rated C for cuteness. It doesn't have to be read in order to read any of the other stories. Just a little drabble.

Landon Amell has a few secrets up that robe sleeve of his. One is as simple as kissing a snarky little elf, but the other is decidedly more sinister. Accompanies "Why The Hero of Ferelden Owes Me Lunch" but can be read alone.

I never quite imagined I'd be able to tell a tale such as this, but it's true what they say about knights in shining armor and happy endings. A look into how one man came to a small village and changed my life, and the lives of others. One-shot, as told by Bella, about Aedan Cousland.

The internal struggle of one lost within his own mind.

All Origins may be true, but that doesn't mean it'll be easy to take out that pesky archdemon. Between a xenophobic Dalish, a reformed playboy, a mage prodigy with a bad temper, and others, getting through the Blight without strangling one another (or Alistair, for that matter) will be hard enough.

This is a one-shot based on a writing challenge: In Dragon Age, there's a cutscene where a meteor crashes, and a child is found in the crater, referencing Superman. For this challenge, you're going to take this cutscene into your own hands! Take a recognizable object from a different franchise, set it in Thedas, and have your character react accordingly.

A glimpse into Fenris' mind, as told by Fenris; expect brooding. One-shot.

After coming so close to death, Hawke needs to feel alive. One-shot creative writing challenge.

Fenris catches Nathaniel teaching his son how to gamble, and decides to teach the archer a lesson of his own.

Book Two of a larger piece entitled "Varric Tethras' One True Epic": with the Blight and Civil War lurking on the horizon, Elissa must unite Ferelden while attempting to navigate the treacherous waters of a budding romance with her fellow Warden.

Elissa Cousland searches for a reason to live after everyone she loves has died. One-shot set after the escape from Castle Cousland in Highever.

Book One of a larger piece entitled "Varric Tethras' One True Epic". This book establishes the pre-Blight relationship between Elissa Cousland and Nathaniel Howe, and shows how first love can often save and scar us.

Torn between Anders and Sebastian in those final moments of Act 3, Hawke makes the final decision that will haunt them forever.

Hawke decides to take her future into her own hands.

Alistair does NOT want to be made king. No, absolutely not, he refuses. So what's the one thing that will make him say yes?

Book Three of a larger piece entitled "Varric Tethras' One True Epic": with the Blight behind her, Elissa struggles to reconcile who she was with who she is becoming and finds herself torn between her first love and her King. Nathaniel/Cousland/Alistair

Seneschal Varel has an assembly planned for the occupants at Vigil's Keep and the surrounding nobles, so Sunniva and Nathaniel are given the unenviable task of teaching the group how to dance. However, Anders isn't able to focus on the dance. Obviously AU

"I was born to tell you I love you." A deeper exploration of Anders and Hawke.

The Coterie is used to having the run of Darktown, but may have to think twice about taking it at the expense of the refugees. Response to a k!meme prompt involving the words "BAMF" and "Anders."

A gift fic for Snarkoleptic. Muddy travel leads to epic shenanigans for Hawke and his companions.

"To see the writing on the wall is to realize that a situation is inevitably going to end badly." Greagoir sees it in a dungeon cell, in the aftermath of Anders' year in solitary. DAWC Graffiti challenge

VERY NSFW WARNING! Everything about Cailan and Anora's relationship is a power struggle, whether in the throne room or the bedroom. Especially in the bedroom.

DAWC unexpected hobby challenge. Sometimes when Anders wakes up in the middle of the night, he's NOT writing a manifesto.

Inspired by the Gamer's Alphabet children's book, an A to Z overview of Thedas in poetic form. K plus, for my description of Justice.

DAWC Challenge: write about rain from the perspective of a character who'd never experienced it before. Well, for Oghren, everything about the surface is new and scary; and some things are newER and scarIER than others. T for Oghren's colorful language.

Hawke stabbed him in the back in more ways than one. But Anders knows how to keep living, even when dying seems inevitable. Title inspired by the song of the same name by Three Days Grace.

How can two people love each other when one is everything the other hates? Takes place during and after Dissent, Anders Act II quest. Anders/F!Hawke pairing.

Biff made the funniest gurgling sound when he went down, and Anders didn't feel sorry about it at all. Especially when it netted him another chance at freedom. M to be on the safe side.

Justina wants Fenris. But she also wants him to relax and have a little fun! It will take dealing with the storm within him to do it. Rated M for future and present content. Nothing shocking.

Aiding apostates is a hanging offense. Doing so while wearing the insignia of a Templar is dereliction of duty. But this is his sister. Dark female Hawke/Carver sibling rivalry with Hawke/Anders romance [AU].

F!Hawk romances Sebastian starring Deandra in both Rival and Friend Romances. But what would the Companion Banter be like? The out-come of each is unique from the other so it runs the gamut from funny to serious. Some mild language/sex references.

Bree Hawke is done waiting for Anders to "do the deed", so Isabela talks her into going straight to the source of her problems: Justice! F!Hawke/Anders, F!Hawke/Justice. Rated M for smut.

A one-shot about the moment Sebastian realizes how much he loves Deandra Hawke. But first, he must accept the fact that sometimes things happen because they must happen. ***HEAVY ENDGAME SPOILERS*** *Sex, language*

Tamyra Cousland had preserved Loghain's life and earned Alistair's hatred. She leaves to make a new home far away and is joined by Zevran, eager for adventure. Eventually, circumstances will force them to return. Will Alistair ever forgive her? *Sex*

During her stay in Amaranthine, Elissa finds herself quite taken with Anders, one of her newest Grey Wardens. This is about the night they began an affair that lasted until she returned to her husband and king. There's sex. It's pretty juicy.

It is five months since the end of the Blight and Ferelden awaits the crowning of a new queen. But first she visits the former queen and they have a very frank conversation that helps each one appreciate the other. Teen for one curse word! Oooo...

Elissa tries to come to grips with regrets concerning her abrupt betrothal to Alistair after the Landsmeet. But Alistair, she realizes, is a far kinder soul than she ever dared to hope as he shows her the meaning of forgiveness.VERY Mild adult bits.

One shot. It is the day after your "rendezvous" with Isabella in Denerim. Now your companions are pestering Alistair. What would they say? How would he respond? A funny look into some random banter you might have seen. Rated M for innuendo.

One shot. Bedside smut at its cheesiest. Poor Alistair is getting hit on in the worst way. He wants Elissa but those darn Chantry morals just keep preventing him from playing along. Can't he just have a LITTLE fun? Yes. There is sensuality.

In "As You Wish", they made a promise to each other. But betrayals and blights change people...is there anything left to salvage? Elissa and Nathaniel rediscover each other, and try to come to terms with their shared pasts and their uncertain futures.

A saucy peek into the night Alistair lost his innocence. It was my original "Reunion" prelude but serves much better on its own. It's very adult without being vulgar. It is, after all, about sexual awakening!

Lya Cousland's decisions at the Landsmeet had lasting repercussions for both herself and the man she loves. Can lovers parted by betrayal ever find each other again? Edit: Story has been rewritten and expanded a bit.

Two years before Rendon Howe betrays his king, Nathaniel returns from the Free Marches with a purpose.