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Creatures of Thedas: Ghasts and Velgastrial | Mini-Character Deep Dive: Tallis Nov 02, 2023

Show notes

Today, the Cups discuss an extremely weird and off-the-wall creature, ghasts, and its cousin, the velgastrial. We've only ever seen them once, and it was in a DLC. We discuss whether or not they fit into the lore, and if we'll ever see them again. We also spend the second half of the episode talking about Tallis, the first – and currently, only – female Qunari companion, also featured in the Mark of the Assassin DLC.

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Sources:

The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 188-189
The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, pages 96. 174

Codex:

Ghast
Saarath
Thoughts on Tallis

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Creatures of Thedas: Wyverns | Mini-Character Deep Dive on Duke Prosper de Montfort Oct 26, 2023

Show notes

Today, the Cups discuss the majestic and terrifying wyvern. They talk about all we know of it in Dragon Age lore, and compare and contrast how the Dragon Age wyvern is different from other fantasy wyverns. We also spend the second half of the episode talking about Duke Prosper de Montfort, one of the main characters in Dragon Age 2's Mark of the Assassin DLC.

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Sources:

The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 238-277, 290
The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, page 175
Dragon Age tabletop RPG, The Wyvern, pt. 2

Codex:

Wyvern
Landmarks in Crestwood
The Cult of the Sky
Frederic of Serault
Duke Prosper de Montfort

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SPOOKTOBER: What's the creepiest, crawliest location in all of Thedas? | October 2023 Patron Chat Oct 19, 2023

Show notes

On this week's episode, the patrons join the show once again for our monthly discussion. They each brought their choice for the spookiest location in all of Dragon Age! The answers were varied, and yet, we all seemed to agree!

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Creatures of Thedas: Griffons and The Scaled Ones | And a Conversation About BioWare Oct 12, 2023

Show notes

On this week's episode, Shelby and Austin continue the spooky vibes with two more creatures – the griffon and the scaled ones. The griffons are the majestic creatures of the Grey Wardens, but it gets a little spooky when we discuss how they went "extinct." We also talk about the Scaled Ones, which is actually another race of beings, not another animal! Listen now to find out more about the griffons and the Scaled Ones!

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Sources:

The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, page 86, 154
Dragon Age: Last Flight
Dragon Age: The Calling

Codex:

Chronicles of a Forgotten War, DAI

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Creatures of Thedas: Varterral | Mini-Character Deep Dive on Donal Sutherland Oct 05, 2023

Show notes

On this week's episode, Shelby and Austin take a journey across the Waking Sea to Kirkwall to discuss the elven-associated and spider-like creature, the Varterral. We discuss all we know about this creature, including the myth of its creation. After the break, we take a journey into Ferelden to discuss a side character that we know quite a bit about–Donal Sutherland.

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Sources:

The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, page 174
Tevinter Nights, Callback
Magekiller
The Masked Empire

Codex:

The Varterral, DAO
The Varterral, DA2

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Character Deep Dive #19: Oghren | Featuring Special Guest Allisondraste Sep 28, 2023

Show notes

Today, the Cups are joined by repeat special guest Allisondraste to discuss perhaps the most ignored character in all of Dragon Age, Oghren. Oghren is an alcoholic, somewhat of a misogynist, gross, and generally, forgettable. But how did he get this way? What part of his backstory led him to be so repugnant? We look at his whole character and answer all of these questions and more. We also attempt to make a case for Oghren's depth of character.

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

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Sources:

The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 89-91

Codex:

Oghren, DAO

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Write Your Own Book Set in Thedas | September 2023 Patron Chat Sep 21, 2023

Show notes

On this week's episode, the patrons join the show once again for our monthly discussion. They each brought their own idea for a book or story set in Thedas. Listen now to find out everyone's answers.

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What Are Your Hopes, Dreams, Wishes, and Speculations for Dragon Age: Dreadwolf? | August 2023 Patron Chat Aug 17, 2023

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On this week's episode, the patrons join the show once again for our monthly discussion. They discuss and chat about what they're hoping to see in Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, as well as what they're definitely not hoping to see in the next game. Listen now to find out everyone's answers.

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Creatures of Thedas: Druffalo, Bogfisher, and Gurgut Aug 11, 2023

Show notes

On this week's episode, Shelby and Austin take a journey to Ferelden to discuss the druffalo and bogfisher, then they take a journey across the Frostbacks to Orlais to discuss the gurgut. We discuss these creatures and their importance to the lore, as well as discussing one of the most unpopular quests from Dragon Age Inquisition.

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Sources:

The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 300-302, 259

Quests:

Where the Druffalo Roam
The Nox Morta
Beasts at Bay

Codex:

Bogfisher
Druffalo
Gurgut
Tyrdda's Lover
A Horsemaster's Notes on Mounts
The Hinterlands

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Character Deep Dive #18: Shale | Featuring Special Guest Collcashins Aug 03, 2023

Show notes

On this week's episode, Shelby and Austin welcome the one and only Collcashins, or Cash, back onto the Lorecast. We're diving into another character deep dive this week, with a special feature on Shale. We discuss Shale's backstory, history, and appearance in Dragon Age Origins, as well as in external media. We also discuss Shale's story and how they even became a golem in the first place.

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