I hope there’s something in here that sparks your imagination! I love reading everything from platonic friendship/fluff to PWP - whatever you’re best at or speaks to you the most. I’d rather have something that you found enjoyable and fun to create than be overly restrictive with my preferences.
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SFW likes:- Awkward first dates, meet the family
- Humor and friendship, especially female friendship
- Arranged or accidental marriage leading to genuine companionship
- Mutual UST/pining that leads to friends using clue by fours to get them together, already
- Relationship evolution and building of trust
- Starting off as casual and catching feelings
- Nerds being nerdy together
- “It’s a bad idea for us to be together” angst that eventually gets worked out
- Alternate history / "what if” AUs
- Post-canon / “what happens next?”
- Custom Wardens/Hawkes/Inquisitors (be creative, or ask me what I want!)
NSFW likes:- An established couple trying something new to spice up their sex life. Bonus points for the accidental "oh no that's hot, do it again"
- General D/S dynamics, especially with very enthusiastic subs/bottoms.
- Bondage of all kinds
- Kink negotiation
- Creative use of magic/artifacts
- Enthusiastic consent and dirty talk
DNWs:
- Watersports/Scat
- Humiliation
- A/B/O dynamics and other non-traditional reproductive biology (mpreg, etc)
- Modern/Mundane AUs
- Necrophilia
- Infidelity/cheating
- Daddy/mommy kink
- Non-canonical major character deaths
1. All The Sten
Female Adaar/StenArishok Sten shows up at Skyhold after Iron Bull’s loyalty quest (it can go either way). Adaar greets him cordially, but stiffly, because she is no fan of the Qun. She refuses to budge even an ounce on her convictions. It isn’t until Varric tells her about his time traveling with Sten and Alistair (see: the comics) that she unbends enough to give him a fair shake. Adaar eventually opens up to him and discovers they actually have a lot in common. Sten, meanwhile, is still struggling with the fact that, as the Arishok, he’s supposed to embody the principles of the antaam – but his experiences in Thedas mean that he’s far more tolerant of differing views than pretty much everyone else in the Qun. He’s been falling for Adaar the whole time he’s been at Skyhold, and it all comes together one night. What happens after that? Is it only while Sten is at Skyhold, or does it somehow continue?
Leliana/StenI love the contrast between Origins’ soft, impressionable Leliana and hard, determined Sten. I can see him being worn down despite himself, unable to figure out why this silly human is affecting him so, and meanwhile Leliana is wondering if her flirting is ever going to do anything. OR: Inquisition era where Leliana has matured so much and that makes Sten all the more attracted to her - competency kink! Leliana knows the person Sten and not the Arishok, and I’d imagine that’s appealing and maybe makes her hard to resist.
Female Brosca/StenI'm also open to having the Warden be Tabris or Mahariel!
She comes from an extremely disadvantaged background and has seen the worst of what Ferelden has to offer. Maybe that makes the Qun attractive; maybe it makes her appreciate their position as a Warden all the more and not want to follow Sten when he leaves. How does the Warden break down Sten’s walls to reveal the softie underneath, and what does Sten think about this infuriating woman who breaks all his preconceived notions about the world? (Okay, I gave you a bit of a hint there, but I'm still open to other ideas!) I'm ok with either a bittersweet parting at the end of Origins (possibly with the Warden’s death, an exception to my usual no major deaths preference) or one of them making a sacrifice to stay with the other.
2. Absolution F/F
Hira/MiriamSuch an angsty pair! Break my heart -- show me what it was like when Hira left Miriam; or have something during the series when Hira's still planning to betray everyone; or post-canon when Miriam chases down Hira. You can also give me the good times with them; before Hira leaves for the Inquisition, or maybe Hira changes her mind and they do get their happily ever after.
Hira/Meredith StannardWHY is Hira helping Meredith? You can answer that question or you can just explore the (probably) complicated relationship between the pair of them. Do they have some kind of history with Hira being in Kirkwall before?
Miriam/QwydionI love Qwydion with all my heart and Miriam is pretty amazing too. LET THEM BE HAPPY TOGETHER. Show me Miriam starting to get over Hira and realize what's in front of her; show me Qwydion getting super flustered when she realizes she's got a crush. Cuteness, battle couple, or some creative sexytimes -- I'd love any of that!
3. The Others From Absolution
Lacklon/RolandI loved EVERY bit of these two, every moment of Roland shamelessly flirting and Lacklon acting all disgruntled while actually being won over. Just give me more. Give me their first real time together; give me sparring as foreplay.
Lacklon/Miriam/Qwydion/RolandThe more the merrier! The four of them went through a lot and came out fire-forged companions. Combine the individual prompts with them figuring out how they all work together, or just jump straight to the four of them together. My only note here is that I don't see any sexual attraction between Miriam and Roland, they seem to be more platonic partners; but that's not a DNW and I'm genuinely up for whatever configuration you want to explore.
Rezaren Ammosine/TassiaTassia knows Rezaren is a bad idea, clearly; just as clearly, she's not willing to leave him. They seem so deliciously complicated and wrong and I want to see more of that. Does Rezaren actually care for her or is he manipulating her too?
4. Kirkwall Moresomes
Fenris/Donnic Hendyr/Isabela/Aveline VallenDonnic and Fenris strike up a friendship that starts to develop into more. Who notices it first? How does Aveline feel about her husband being attracted to Hawke’s broody elf friend, and how long does she let it go on before she tells Donnic to just go kiss Fenris already? Does Fenris grow closer to Aveline as a result? Similarly, Isabela and Aveline have something that could easily become sexual chemistry. Is Donnic or Fenris the one to make a move? How about Fenris/Isabela making overtures to Donnic/Aveline? Look, I’ll take any combination of this foursome, up to and including everyone in the same bed, but everyone has to be on board with what happens. Some healthy communication and poly negotiation would be fun.
Female Hawke/Isabela/MerrillI see these three as being an organic poly relationship rather than a 2+1, if that makes sense. Hawke flirts with them both and refuses to choose, and they’re on board with that. It’d be great to see Merrill getting involved with the Qunari tangle at the end of Act 2 as well as Hawke.
Fenris/Female Hawke/Isabela
Since Fenris and Isabela get together if Hawke romances neither, there’s obviously some chemistry between them. Is this a pair inviting in a third situation, or one where it becomes obvious that all three are attracted to each other? Similarly to F!Hawke/Isabela/Merrill, it’d be interesting to see how Fenris deals with the Arishok since he seems to have some knowledge of the Qunari.
5. Low-Key OTPsHerren/WadeHerren and Wade are such an old married couple, I love them so much. I'd be interested to see how they manage the chaos of Denerim and later Amaranthine, Herren trying to keep Wade aware of the circumstances that AREN'T strictly related to the crafting of armor and weapons.
Fenris/Isabela
Since Fenris and Isabela get together if Hawke doesn't romance either of them, I'd definitely be interested to see a little more of that relationship. It's implied that it's somewhat of a FWB relationship, but like I keep saying, I love seeing what happens when real feelings start to creep in!
Female Adaar/Vivienne
I'd love to see a mage Adaar -- at first, they don't understand each other since one's an apostate and one's a Circle mage, but they realize that they can complement one another in the field, and find common ground in more than one area. Maybe Viv gives Adaar some etiquette lessons before Halamshiral, which leads to them bonding and eventually falling for one another. It’d be awesome to see the decisive moment in their relationship (when they realize they want to be together) be at Halamshiral in front of everyone.
6. Skyhold Shenanigans
Female Adaar/Varric Tethras
SIZE KINK. Varric adores his tall girlfriend and doesn’t mind that she has to pick him up to kiss him. Adaar is charmed by this.
Esmeral Abernache/Movran the Under
Movran the Under may be my favorite random side character because he throws a goat at Skyhold’s walls. How can you not love a guy who does that? Anyway, if the Templars are saved, you have the option to pair him with Esmeral Abernache and they develop a grudging mutual respect and basically play Good Cop/Bad Cop with Tevinter. Run with this. PLEASE. There are some gems from their respective missives back to the Inquisition that I would love to see you use as inspiration.
The Iron Bull/Qwydion
Qwydion: :DDDDD
The Iron Bull: ?????
then they bang
7. Still More Moresomes
Blackwall/The Iron Bull/Vivienne
D/S relationship with Viv and her two burly subs, please! Vivienne is the one person in the Inquisition that Bull can see himself actually submitting to, and she is more than happy to use him for her own ends. Blackwall feels immense guilt over his actions as Thom Rainier and finds release in letting Vivienne dom him. And sometimes Vivienne just tells the pair of them what to do to the other, which makes all three of them happy. Established Bull/Viv + Blackwall or organic OT3 - honestly, I’ll be happy with whatever here.
Morrigan/Celene Valmont/Vivienne
Morrigan has made herself invaluable to Celene, which is a position that Vivienne once held/aspired to hold. Vivienne attempts to get back in Celene's good graces at Halamshiral, and finds out that includes buttering up Morrigan. They don't really get along, but somehow that doesn't matter with Celene to bridge the gap between them.
Leliana/Josephine Montilyet/Cullen Rutherford
WAR. ROOM. SAMMICH. This is an evergreen OT3 for me so I'll be happy with anything, but have some vague ideas anyway:
-Stress relief during the most fraught times of the Inquisition
-Established Leliana/Josie convincing Cullen that they want him as a 3rd
-Cullen feels torn between the two of them until they take matters into their own hands
8. Blackwalllllll
Blackwall/Female Cadash
Female Adaar/Blackwall
A canon romance I love that doesn’t get enough attention. No Blackwall-bashing, please; the Inquisitor/Josephine doesn’t have to instantly forgive him for his deception, but there should ultimately be a reconciliation and the promise of a solid relationship. Angst, fluff, flirting, PWP -- I’ll take it all!
Blackwall/Josephine Montilyet/Female Trevelyan
Poly solves everything
9. Nathaniel, Velanna, and Sigrun
Nathaniel Howe/Velanna
I would love to see Nathaniel and Velanna get the full relationship treatment. They definitely seem like they’re edging towards mutual respect and even a little admiration. How does Nathaniel help Velanna with her sister’s fate? What does Velanna think of Nathaniel’s sister? Do they stay at Amaranthine after Awakening, or go somewhere else?
Sigrun/Velanna
Sigrun and Velanna are two somewhat prickly ladies with more in common than not. I can easily see a mutual respect turning into something more. Perhaps you could show them gradually growing closer during the events of Awakening, or maybe show how they forge a new path together afterwards.
Nathaniel Howe/Sigrun/Velanna
Velanna’s torn between Nathaniel and Sigrun, and decides she wants them both. It might take some time, but eventually everyone’s on board. A ‘V’ relationship is fine, as well as the full OT3.
10. F/F Origins & Beyond
Female Mahariel/Merrill
I'm most interested in seeing how things go for a Warden F!Mahariel and Merrill. Mahariel has to undergo the Joining to save her life, which means she has to be parted from Merrill. Were they a couple, or were they just pining after one another? Or was the pining one-sided? How do they meet again, whether that be in an alternate DA2 timeline or during the Inquisition (or after) period? How have they changed from the girls they once were, and how does that make them fit together now?
Female Brosca/Leliana
WIP
Leliana/Morrigan
Leliana and Morrigan didn’t get along at all during Origins, but they find themselves moving in similar circles by the time Inquisition comes around. They’ve both matured and changed and find their old bickering doesn’t matter anymore. Leliana gives the Inquisitor a positive review of Morrigan instead of a negative one, and respect turns into something more.