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Golems and Rock Wraiths: Creatures of the Deep Roads Dec 09, 2022

Show notes

This week, the Cups are looking at dwarven-related creatures: golems and rock wraiths. Golems were created by the dwarf and Paragon Caridin, while rock wraiths are creatures native to the Deep Roads that featured in dwarves fairy tales. These fairy tales were often told to dwarven children. Join us this week as we look at these two creatures of the Deep Roads.

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Sources:

Conversation with Shaper Czibor when Shale is in the party
The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 90-92, 175
The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, pages 1, 126, 173
Dragon Age Origins Prima Official Game Guide, page 148

Quests:

A Paragon of Her Kind, DAO
The Deep Roads Expedition, DA2
Legacy DLC, DA2

Codex:

Legion of Steel
Inferno Golem
Golem
Rock Wraith
Profane
The Very Private Diary of Sandal Feddic, DO NOT READ!!!!

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Community Survey Results with CloudyAtlas | Happy Dragon Age Day 2022! Dec 05, 2022

Show notes

HAPPY DRAGON AGE DAY YALL! Today, we're unpacking the full survey results. Thank you so so much for taking our survey. We received over 1000 entries, and we're thankful for all of y'all! Make sure you give a big thank you to CloudyAtlas for helping us with this survey.

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Character Deep Dive #12: Merrill Dec 01, 2022

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In this week's episode, the Cups dive into another main character and party companion from Dragon Age 2, the one and only Merrill. We talk about Merrill's backstory, her two clans, her obsession with elusions, and more. We also theorize about whether or not Merrill would support Solas's goals and if she might make an appearance in Dragon Age: Dreadwolf.

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Sources:

The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, page 164

Codex:

Merrill

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Halla: The Real Pantheon of the Dalish Elves Nov 23, 2022

Show notes

This week, the Cups discuss the lore surrounding the halla--the elven deer creature. We deep dive into the halla, and you guessed it--the elven gods, too. We talk about the halla as a symbol of the Dalish and as something they worship even more than they worship the Evanuris. Listen now!

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Sources:

Ambient conversation with Zevran, DAO
Tevinter Nights: "An Old Crow's Old Tricks," "The Dread Wolf Take You"
The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, page 261
Dragon Age Knight Errant
Dragon Age: Magekiller

Codex:

Ghilan'nain: Mother of the Halla
The Ascension of Ghilan'nain
Halla, DAI and DAO
Halla, DAI

Quests:

The Golden Halla
Elora's Halla

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Create and Cast Your Own Dragon Age TV Show | Reactions to the Dragon Age: Absolution Trailer! | November 2022 Patron Chat Nov 17, 2022

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On this week's episode of the Dragon Age Lorecast, the Cups and the patrons discuss what ideas they have for their very own Dragon Age television show! Some of these ideas included stories from the novels, tv versions of the games, and more! If you want to join us on the show next month, make sure to sign up as a patron by December!

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Mabari: Ferelden's Best Friend | Take the Dragon Age Lorecast Community Survey Now! Nov 10, 2022

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Welcome to Season 4! In this week's episode, the Cups talk about mabari--the best boys and girls of Thedas! We talk about how the mabari are the best pets ever, their origins, folk stories behind them, and their association with Ferelden. We especially hope to get another mabari companion or summonable unit in DAD!

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Sources:

Dialogue with the Kennelmaster, Dragon Age Origins
Dialogue with Fenris, Dragon Age 2
The Stolen Throne by David Gaider, pages 19-22

Codex:

Andraste's Mabari
Mabari Dominance
Dogs in Ferelden
Dog
Mabari War Hound

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Nugs: I Like Big Nugs and I Cannot Lie | Halloween Crossover Episode with Jennasis and Virvada from the Two Girls One Ship Podcast Oct 31, 2022

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HAPPY SPOOKTOBER! Jennasis and Virvada dressed up as Teecup and Shecup for Halloween....these are the results! In this episode, we discuss the cutest vermin in all of Thedas--NUGS. Surprisingly, there's actually a lot of lore on this topic, so buckle up and get ready for this nugtastic Halloween episode of the Dragon Age Lorecast.

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Sources:

The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 303, 265, 25, 251, 86
The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, page 162

Codex:

Nug, Dragon Age Origins
Nug, Dragon Age Inquisition
Schmooples
On the Condition of Your Charges
In Praise of the Humble Nug
Tug

Quests:

The Big One?
Nug King

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Character Deep Dive #11: Anders | Featuring Cyke From The MCU Lorecast and Mass Effect Blue Shift Oct 27, 2022

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 main character and party companion from Dragon Age 2, the one and only Anders. We talk about Anders' backstory, escape attempts from the Circle, his joining with Justice, and his plot to bomb the Chantry. We also spend time discussing and analyzing Anders' opinions of elves, when Justice becomes a demon, modern-day comparisons, and whether or not his actions were justified.

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Sources:

The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, Vol. 2, 160-163
Mary Kirby. https://twitter.com/BioMaryKirby/status/485140931352342528 . Twitter.
BioWare: Stories and Secrets from 25 Years of Game Development, p. 228
Anders, short story. https://dragonage.fandom.com/wiki/Anders_(short_story)

Codex:

Anders, Dragon Age 2
Anders, Dragon Age Awakening
Anders--After The Deep Roads
Anders--The Last Three Years

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Create Your Own Origin for Dragon Age: DreadWolf | October 2022 Patron Chat Oct 20, 2022

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On this week's episode of the Dragon Age Lorecast, the Cups and the patrons discuss ideas of origin stories for the upcoming Dragon Age game, Dragon Age: DreadWolf. We also mention a few general ideas for DA:D and discuss origin stories from Dragon Age Origins and Dragon Age 2. If you want to join us on the show next month, make sure to sign up as a patron by November!

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All About Spirits, Part 3: Curiosity, Knowledge and Command Oct 12, 2022

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Join Austin and Shelby as they end their discussion on spirits. This week we take a look at a few lesser known spirits--the spirits of curiosity, knowledge and command. As well as we have a deep discussion on what constitutes a spirit, and if the inclusion of these spirits break the lore.

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Sources:

Dragon Age Wiki: