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Character Deep Dive #17: The Iron Bull May 04, 2023

Show notes

In this week's episode, the Cups discuss the first romanceable Qunari companion – The Iron Bull. You know you want to ride the bull, so listen now to find out all about The Iron Bull's childhood, background, and how he even became the Iron Bull. You'll also learn about who he was before he was Bull – when he was Hissrad, and when he was Ashkari. Listen now to learn more!

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Sources:

The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 239-242
http://theworkofcasperkonefal.blogspot.com/2014/12/iron-bull.html

Codex:

The Iron Bull
Iron Bull and the Last Few Years

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The Qunari Wars: Mainland Thedas's Counterattack and Three New Exalted Marches | Part Two Apr 27, 2023

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In this week's episode, the Cups finish up this two-part miniseries on Qunari lore. This week, we're looking at the three New Exalted Marches that were called in retaliation of the Qunari's first attack and expedition into mainland Thedas. You might be surprised to learn that the mainlanders actually put up a pretty strong fight. Listen now to learn more!

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Sources:

The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, pages 105-122
The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 2, 45

Codex:

The Llomerryn Accords
Par Vollen: The Occupied North
A Vessel of Tears

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What's Your Favorite Dialogue Between Companions? | April 2023 Patron Chat Apr 20, 2023

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On this week's episode, the patrons join the show and bring several of their favorite quotes and conversations between companions. Ranging from the hilarious to the awkward, and from the heartwarming to the heartbreaking, this is one you don't want to miss!

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The Qunari Wars: The Qunari's First Expedition into Mainland Thedas | Part One Apr 13, 2023

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In this week's episode, the Cups look at a precursor war to another set of Exalted Marches. This week, we're looking at the Qunari Wars, which is their first expedition into mainland Thedas. They came in unexpected force, with superior technology, which allowed them to take over a significant chunk of Thedas very easily. It takes Thedosians a hot minute before they're ready or able to fight back. This episode dives into all of these attempts, and leads into the Exalted March against the Qunari.

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Sources:

The Bow of the Beresaad
Demands of the Qun
The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, pages 40-41
Tevinter Nights, Half Up Front

Codex:

Par Vollen: The Occupied North

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Chantry Civil War: The Exalted March Against the Imperial Chantry of Tevinter Apr 06, 2023

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In this week's episode, the Cups look at another Exalted March, or really, a group of Exalted Marches. These are the Marches called against the Imperial Chantry of Tevinter. We dive into the background that informs this March, as well as the major theological differences between the two Chantries--and there are MANY! We also cover what we know about the Marches themselves, the changes Tevinter made to the Chantry afterwards, and whether or not the Chantries will ever be reunified.

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Sources:

Magekiller
The World of Thedas, vol. 2, pages 44, 203, 36
The World of Thedas, vol. 1, pages 123-125, 88, 79, 13
Conversations with Dorian Pavus, DAI

Codex:

The Imperial Chantry
Chantry Hierarchy
In Hushed Whispers

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Character Deep Dive #16: Alistair Theirin Mar 30, 2023

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In this week's episode, the Cups discuss the one and only Alistair Theirin. There are so many places our sweet little Ali boy can end up, and we're here to cover them all. Shecup also gets out her soapbox again, and talks about why Alistair is not a himbo. Listen now to learn about the very first companion we ever meet!

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Sources:

Codex:

Alistair, DAO
Alistair, DA2
Alistair, DAI

The Sacred Heart, amulet in DA2

The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 79-80

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What Modern-Day Country in Thedas Would You Want to be From? | March 2023 Patron Chat Mar 23, 2023

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On this week's episode, the patrons join the show and discuss which country they'd want to be from in Thedas. The choices are from modern-day countries in Thedas. Listen now!

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The Second Exalted March: The Chantry Colonizes the Dales Mar 16, 2023

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In this week's episode, the Cups look at another Exalted March. This one is the Exalted March against the Dales. You may think you know quite a bit about elven lore, but listen today to learn about the elves during the time of their second homeland--the Dales. We cover what we know about the elven culture of the Dales, their isolationism, their deteriorating relationship with the humans of Orlais, and of course, the Exalted March itself.

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Sources:

The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, pages 45-46, 76, 27, 42, 43, 28, 32
The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, page 253
The Masked Empire, chapter 1, 6
“Abelas,” Dragon Age Wiki

Codex:

Knight’s Guardian
The Dales
The Death of Elandrin
Bane of Red Crossing
Ville Montevelan
Memorials of the Second Exalted March
Academic Notes
The Dales: A Promise Lost
The Emerald Graves
The Exalted March of the Dales
Halamshiral
The Silver Knight
Vallasdahlen
Where Once We Walked
Shield of the Emperor

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Character Deep Dive #15: Flemeth of Highever, Part Two | Featuring SariaLue Mar 09, 2023

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In this week's episode, the Cups and guest SariaLue dive into our the second part of our first non-companion character deep dive: Flemeth. We're joined again by Dragon Age content creator, SariaLue. In this part two, we talk about Flemeth's daughters, her relationship with Morrigan, and some fan theories that connect Flemeth to other important characters in the Dragon Age universe. Note: We are not discussing Mythal. She'll get her own episode!

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Sources:

Codex:

Flemeth
Flemeth’s Demise

Quests:

Flemeth’s Real Grimoire
Robes of Possession
Flemeth the Shapeshifter

Other:

The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 27-29

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Character Deep Dive #15: Flemeth of Highever, Part One | Featuring SariaLue Mar 02, 2023

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In this week's episode, the Cups and guest SariaLue dive into our first non-companion character deep dive: Flemeth. We're also joined by Dragon Age content creator, SariaLue. Flemeth is such an interesting character, and one of the few who appear in all of three games. We talk about the legends surrounding Flemeth's life as a real human, her marriage, and the ways that other people groups like the Dalish, the Fereldans, and the Chasind look at her. As this episode is part one, we'll be back next week to finish up Flemeth's story. Note: We are not discussing Mythal. She'll get her own episode!

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