Dragon Age Lorecast

In today's episode, the Cups talk allllll about spirits and demons, including what sets them apart from each other and what makes them unique. We also look at some of the different types of demons, and examine what makes a spirit become a demon. Join us as we begin this deep dive into the nature of demons and spirits. Next week, we'll deep dive into a few specific types of demons and spirits.

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Sources:

• Tevinter Nights, "Callback."
• The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, pages 80, 106, 133-136, 141, 168-169
• The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 256, 269, 270, 165

Quests:

• All New, Faded For Her
• Unbound

Codex:

• Demonic Possession
• Shade
• Abomination
• The Maker's First Children
• Spirits and Demons
• Beyond the Veil: Spirits and Demons
• Forbidden Knowledge
• The Enigma of Kirkwall

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Today's episode is a discussion about elven blood writing, also known as vallaslin. In the course of Dragon Age Inquisition, your inquisitor may learn that vallaslin are also markings that bind the wearer as a slave to the Evanuris. We break down this knowledge, and discuss what it means to Dalish culture.

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Sources:

The Masked Empire

Conversations with Solas, DAI

Where Willows Wail

WOT, vol. 2, pages 201, 279

Codex:

Vallaslin: Blood Writing

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In this week's episode, the Cups—along with Bee and Vega from the When in Thedas Podcast—dive into another main character and party companion from Dragon Age: Inquisition, Vivienne. We talk about Vivienne's backstory, accomplishments, role in the Circles, the Orlesian Court, and in the Inquisition. We also spend time discussing and analyzing how prejudice and unintentional racism have factored into the development and reception of Vivienne.

Listen to the When in Thedas Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-in-thedas/id1638272522

Follow When in Thedas on Twitter @WheninThedasPC

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You can also find us on Twitter at @DALorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions ([email protected]).

Sources:

• The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, Vol. 2, pages 235-239
• Banter with Cole and Vivienne
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uFbqNnj3l8&feature=share
• https://dalishious.tumblr.com/post/182968967927/falsities-about-vivienne

Codex:

• Vivienne: Madam de Fer
• Vivienne and the Last Few Years

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Today, we're discussing an ethereal and heady topic – uthenera. Uthenera was an ancient practice whereby elder elves in Arlathan would go to their eternal sleep, not necessarily death, though. Listen now to find out all we know about this interesting practice!

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If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show!

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Sources:

• The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, page 32
• The Masked Empire

Codex:

• Artathan: Part One
• Uthenera
• In Uthenera
• Vir Dirthara: A Flowering Imago
• Untranslatable Elven Writing
• A Carved Elven Tablet

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Today, the Cups discuss two comics that both feature characters who may play a role in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Are Marius, Tessa, and Vaea still around? Will the affect DAV? Listen now to find out everything you need to know about Magekiller and Knight Errant.

Countdown to Dragon Age: The Veilguard is ON!

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If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show!

Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into Dragon Age discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP

Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! You can also send us your Heroes, Hawkes, and Heralds to be featured on the podcast! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb

You can also find us on Twitter at @DALorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions ([email protected]).

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