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Creatures of Thedas: Titans Jul 27, 2023

Show notes

On this week's episode, Shelby and Austin continue with the Creatures of Thedas Series as they discuss Titans. They discuss these mysterious, colossal, and immensely powerful creatures, as well as the huge lore implications they leave behind. Warning – you might be left with more questions than answers!

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Codex:

Titans
Song to Elgar’nan
Veilfire Runes in the Deep Roads
Old Elven Writing
A Note on Orzammar
The Eternal Battle: Darkspawn
The Guardian
Sha-Brytol
Shaper Valta

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Which Romanceable NPC Are You Bringing Home to Meet the Parents, and Who Are You DEFINITELY Not Bringing Home? | July 2023 Patron Chat Jul 20, 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 which romanceable companions we'd bring home as a significant other, and who we definitely would NOT EVER bring home. Listen now to find out everyone's answers.

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Dwarven Creatures: Brontos, Deepstalkers, and Cretahl | Welcome to Season Six!!! Jul 13, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to Season Six!!! In this season, we're revisiting creatures of Thedas. Stay tuned for the weird, wacky, and maybe even some cuddly creatures to discuss for the next several episodes. Today, we're discussing three creatures that are associated with the dwarves and feature in dwarven lore or fairy tales. These are the bronto, the deepstalker, and the cretahl.

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Sources:
Dragon Age Origins, Prima Official Game Guide, page 146
The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 209, 211
The Chant in the Deeps
Zerlinda's Woes

Codex:

Bronto
Carta Bronto
The Art of the Winter Palace
Deepstalker, DAO
Deepstalker, DAO
Cretahl

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What Demon and Spirit Would You Add to the Dragon Age Canon? | June 2023 Patron Chat Jun 29, 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 different emotions that could be added to the Dragon Age canon as demons and spirits. We also discuss which emotions we would NOT want canonized. Listen now to find out everyone's answers.

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The Exalted Council of the Inquisition | And a Mini–Character Deep Dive on Arl Teagan Guerrin Jun 22, 2023

Show notes

In this week's episode, the Cups talk about our final historical event – the Exalted Council of the Inquisition, or what happens in Trespasser. We talk about this event, its repercussions for the Inquisition, its members, and the uncharacteristic actions of a certain member. Our side character for today is an important one with lots of appearances, so it's really a mini-character deep dive on Arl Teagan Guerrin!

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Sources:

The Masked Empire by Patrick Weekes
The Stolen Throne by David Gaider
Trespasser DLC
Mark of the Assassin DLC
The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 104-106

Codex:

Bann Teagan Guerrin
Kaitlyn

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The War of the Lions: Orlesian Civil War Jun 15, 2023

Show notes

In this week's episode, the Cups talk about a war that we as the players and the Inquisition help end – the War of the Lions. You may have also heard this referred to as the Orlesian Civil War. But it's not really, fully a civil war as fighting doesn't break out amongst all of the people of Orlais. This war is a war about succession and rulership of the country of Orlais. Today, we discuss how it all started, what happened, and how it ended.

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Sources:

The Masked Empire, book
Absolution, tv show
Wicked Eyes, Wicked Hearts, quest
The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, page 275
The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, page 142

Codex:

A Midwife’s Journal
Briala
Cailan’s Documents – Page 1 of 3
Cailan’s Documents – Page 2 of 3
Cailan’s Documents – Page 3 of 3
The Orlesian Civil War
Empress Celene I of Orlais
Halamshiral Investigation – Clues (Briala)
Halamshiral Investigation – Clues (Celene)
Halamshiral Investigation – Clues (Gaspard)
Grand Duke Gaspard de Chalons

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The Mage-Templar War | Featuring Special Guest, Cyke from the MCU Lorecast and Mass Effect Blue Shift Podcast Jun 08, 2023

Show notes

In this week's episode, the Cups—along with Cyke from the MCU Lorecast and Mass Effect Blue Shift Podcast—dive into another major war in Thedas. This time, we're looking at the Mage-Templar War. Is it really a war? Or is it just a series of conflicts? Is it a Civil War or just a war between three groups? We discuss these topics, and Cyke takes a segment of the show to discuss how this event in the Dragon Age universe may or may not relate to modern-day conflicts, wars, and revolutions.

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Sources:

The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, page 102
The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, page 197
Asunder
Conversations with Wynne, during the quest Ines the Botanist

Codex:

Grand Cleric Elthina
The Circle of Magi
The Templar Order: End of an Accord
Rebel Mages
The Conclave
The Annulment at Dairsmuid
Templar Encampment
A Page from a Journal, Edges Scorched
Stronghold of the Apostate Mages

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Character Deep Dive #18: Cassandra Allegra Portia Calogera Filomena Pentaghast Jun 01, 2023

Show notes

In this week's episode, the Cups discuss Shelby's favorite companion – Cassandra Pentaghast. Listen now to learn all about her childhood – from growing up in her parents' estate to becoming an orphan, and from moving in with her uncle to joining the Seekers. We'll also talk about where you see her in game, as well as all the external media we find her in.

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Sources:

The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, page 143
The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 220-223
Dawn of the Seeker
Tevinter Nights, “Murder by Death Mages”

Codex:

Cassandra Pentaghast
Cassandra and the Last Few Years
The Rite of Tranquility

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Which Dragon Age Game has the Best Companions, Objectively? | May 2023 Patron Chat May 25, 2023

Show notes

On this week's episode, the patrons join the show once again for our monthly discussion. They discuss, argue, and analyze which of the three Dragon Age games has the best companions. Will it be the original, Dragon Age Origins? Will it be the expansive Dragon Age Inquisition? Or will it be the dark horse, Dragon Age 2? Listen now to find out!

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The Expulsion of the Grey Wardens from Ferelden: AKA The Theirin Civil War May 11, 2023

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In this week's episode, the Cups discuss how the Grey Wardens get expelled and banned from Ferelden for over 200 years. Coincidentally, the story of this event also involves multiple Theirin family members. You could almost say that it's a Theirin civil war. Listen now and learn all about this interesting topic!

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