Dragon Age Lorecast

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Character Deep Dive #10: Vivienne | Featuring Bee and Vega from the When In Thedas Podcast | A Conversation On Racism and Anti-Blackness in the Development of and Reception to Vivienne Oct 06, 2022

Show notes

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

If you love our show, you can support us on Patreon! With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true

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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 (dalorecast@gmail.com).

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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What Demon Would You or Your Hero/Hawke/Herald Be Most Susceptible To? | September 2022 Patron Chat Sep 29, 2022

Show notes

On this week's episode of the Dragon Age Lorecast, the Cups and the patrons discuss which demons we would be most susceptible to and why. We also mention which demons we would not be susceptible to and which demons are just kinda weird. If you want to join us on the show next month, make sure to sign up as a patron by October!

Want to chime in on the conversation? You too can become a patron at the First Enchanter tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true

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 (dalorecast@gmail.com).

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Bonus Episode: Episode 1 of The Inheritance Cycle Page by Page: A Book Club and Discussion Podcast Sep 27, 2022

Show notes

Welcome to the Inheritance Cycle Page by Page: A Book Club and Discussion Podcast! The Cups, also known as Austin and Shelby, will be reading through the Inheritance Cycle books and analyzing them one chapter at a time. We're starting off today with Prologue, and all the mysteries that it offers.

Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server, where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite video games and fandoms: https://discord.gg/EujAWpCqph

Join the Robots Radio discord server: https://discord.gg/ZDmuQw2jCK

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All About Spirits, Part 2: Faith, Hope, and Wisdom Sep 22, 2022

Show notes

In this week's episode, the Cups tackle three more spirits—faith, hope, and wisdom. These three spirits are very common in the games, and we dive into where we've seen them in action. We also hypothesize about some unknown spirits, and if they could be one of these three types.

If you love our show, you can support us on Patreon! With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true

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 (dalorecast@gmail.com).

Sources:

The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, pages 168-170

All New, Faded For Her, quest from DAI

Codex:

The Rite of Tranquility
Ameridan and the Mage
At What Cost
Inquisitor Ameridan
Pages Near an Old Campfire
A Memory Saved

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All About Spirits, Part 1: Compassion, Valor, Justice, and Love | Featuring Special Guest Allisondraste Sep 15, 2022

Show notes

In this week's episode, the Cups are joined by Allisondraste to discuss 4 types of different spirits. We've finished our mini-series on demons, so we are pivoting toward spirits. We spend time talking about these three types of spirits, where we see them in the lore/games, and we even hypothesize about some unknown types of spirits encountered in the games.

If you love our show, you can support us on Patreon! With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true

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 (dalorecast@gmail.com).

Sources:

The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, volume 1, pages 135-136, 141, 168, 177.
Conversations with Solas, DAI

DA Wiki:

The Lady of the Forest
Spirit of Valor

Codex:

Spirits and Demons
The Maker's First Children

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All About Demons, Part 3: Despair, Regret, Fear, and Nightmare Sep 08, 2022

Show notes

In this week's episode, the Cups dive into 4 more demons—this time all introduced in Dragon Age Inquisition. We spend time talking about these four demons, as well as discussing how demons can and have utilized the Blight to their own advantage. This is our final episode…for now…on demons, so make sure to tune in next week as we transition to a new topic.

If you love our show, you can support us on Patreon! With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true

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 (dalorecast@gmail.com).

Sources:

"Callback," from Tevinter Nights by Lukas Kristjanson
Here Lies the Abyss quest

Codex:

Nightmare
Fear Demon
Despair Demon

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Character Deep Dive #9: Wynne | Featuring Special Guest Collcashins Sep 01, 2022

Show notes

In this week's episode, the Cups dive into another main character and party companion from Dragon Age Origins—Wynne. We talk about who Wynne is, as well as diving into her backstory and her actions after the Fifth Blight. We also discuss Wynne's views on love, responsibility, and the mages—as well as her role as the Team Mom. And we're also joined by special guest Collcashins!

If you love our show, you can support us on Patreon! With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true

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 (dalorecast@gmail.com).

Sources:

Asunder
Sheryl Chee, Twitter. https://twitter.com/sherylchee/status/1483891069456506883?s=12&t=oXvyjhGQ6X7GHf-2FiX1nQ
The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, Vol. 2, page 88.
"Wynne," Dragon Age Wiki.

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Which Faction in Thedas Would You Be Apart Of? | August 2022 Patron Chat Aug 25, 2022

Show notes

On this week's episode of the Dragon Age Lorecast, Austin and Shelby talk with the patrons about the factions we'd each want to be apart of. We also briefly discuss which faction(s) we absolutely would NOT want to be apart of! If you want to join us on the show, make sure to sign up on the Patreon by September!

You too can come ON THE SHOW with us once per month if you join our Patreon at the First Enchanter tier level! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true

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 (dalorecast@gmail.com).

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BONUS MINISODE: One Year Anniversary of the Dragon Age Lorecast! Aug 19, 2022

Show notes

Join the Cups as we reflect on the first year of the Dragon Age Lorecast! This is our 51st episode, and the 1 year anniversary of our very first episode. Thanks for joining us and listening to the show. Here's to our next year!

If you love our show, you can support us on Patreon! With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true

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 (dalorecast@gmail.com).

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All About Demons, Part 2: Rage, Pride, Envy, and Vengeance Aug 18, 2022

Show notes

In this week's episode, the Cups continue their mini-series about demons, diving into the demons of rage, pride, envy, and vengeance. We also discuss the fluffiest demon in the Dragon Age Universe.

If you love our show, you can support us on Patreon! With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true

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 (dalorecast@gmail.com).

Sources:

The World of Thedas, vol. 1, pages 169-170

The World of Thedas, vol. 2, pages 165, 279

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