On this week's episode, the patrons join the show once again for our monthly discussion. They each brought their choice for which companion or adviser is hosting the best Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or holiday party! The answers were varied, and yet, we all seemed to agree! We also discuss which companion(s) are absolutely RUINING the party. 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/dalorecast We're launching MERCH! Make sure you join our patreon as an Antivan Crow tier or higher patron to get the quarterly stickers. With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart 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). Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, the Cups discuss four very violent and aggressive creatures that are all typically found in the western deserts of Orlais, namely the Western Approach and the Hissing Wastes – the Australia of Thedas, if you will. Each and every single one of these creatures will attack you, and we're here to tell you everything we know about them. Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the First Enchanter tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dalorecast We're launching MERCH! Make sure you join our patreon as an Antivan Crow tier or higher patron to get the quarterly stickers. With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart 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). Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Sources: The World of Thedas Encyclopedia vol. 2, page 298 Quests: Draconology Frederic’s Livelihood How to Lure a Dragon Hunting Patterns Sharper White Claws A Manuscript of Some Authority Translate the Dragon Text The Abyssal High Dragon Assault on Griffon Wing Keep Codex: Gurn Phoenix Quillback Varghest Frederic of Serault Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, the Cups discuss an extremely weird and off-the-wall creature, ghasts, and its cousin, the velgastrial. We've only ever seen them once, and it was in a DLC. We discuss whether or not they fit into the lore, and if we'll ever see them again. We also spend the second half of the episode talking about Tallis, the first – and currently, only – female Qunari companion, also featured in the Mark of the Assassin DLC. Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the First Enchanter tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dalorecast We're launching MERCH! Make sure you join our patreon as an Antivan Crow tier or higher patron to get the quarterly stickers. With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart 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). Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Sources: The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 188-189 The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, pages 96. 174 Codex: Ghast Saarath Thoughts on Tallis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, the Cups discuss the majestic and terrifying wyvern. They talk about all we know of it in Dragon Age lore, and compare and contrast how the Dragon Age wyvern is different from other fantasy wyverns. We also spend the second half of the episode talking about Duke Prosper de Montfort, one of the main characters in Dragon Age 2's Mark of the Assassin DLC. Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the First Enchanter tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dalorecast We're launching MERCH! Make sure you join our patreon as an Antivan Crow tier or higher patron to get the quarterly stickers. With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart 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). Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Sources: The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 238-277, 290 The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, page 175 Dragon Age tabletop RPG, The Wyvern, pt. 2 Codex: Wyvern Landmarks in Crestwood The Cult of the Sky Frederic of Serault Duke Prosper de Montfort Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, the patrons join the show once again for our monthly discussion. They each brought their choice for the spookiest location in all of Dragon Age! The answers were varied, and yet, we all seemed to agree! 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/dalorecast We're launching MERCH! Make sure you join our patreon as an Antivan Crow tier or higher patron to get the quarterly stickers. With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart 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). Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Shelby and Austin continue the spooky vibes with two more creatures – the griffon and the scaled ones. The griffons are the majestic creatures of the Grey Wardens, but it gets a little spooky when we discuss how they went "extinct." We also talk about the Scaled Ones, which is actually another race of beings, not another animal! Listen now to find out more about the griffons and the Scaled Ones! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the First Enchanter tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dalorecast We're launching MERCH! Make sure you join our patreon as an Antivan Crow tier or higher patron to get the quarterly stickers. With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart 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). Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Sources: The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, page 86, 154 Dragon Age: Last Flight Dragon Age: The Calling Codex: Chronicles of a Forgotten War, DAI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Shelby and Austin take a journey across the Waking Sea to Kirkwall to discuss the elven-associated and spider-like creature, the Varterral. We discuss all we know about this creature, including the myth of its creation. After the break, we take a journey into Ferelden to discuss a side character that we know quite a bit about–Donal Sutherland. Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the First Enchanter tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dalorecast We're launching MERCH! Make sure you join our patreon as an Antivan Crow tier or higher patron to get the quarterly stickers. With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart 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). Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Sources: The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, page 174 Tevinter Nights, Callback Magekiller The Masked Empire Codex: The Varterral, DAO The Varterral, DA2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, the Cups are joined by repeat special guest Allisondraste to discuss perhaps the most ignored character in all of Dragon Age, Oghren. Oghren is an alcoholic, somewhat of a misogynist, gross, and generally, forgettable. But how did he get this way? What part of his backstory led him to be so repugnant? We look at his whole character and answer all of these questions and more. We also attempt to make a case for Oghren's depth of character. Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the First Enchanter tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dalorecast We're launching MERCH! Make sure you join our patreon as an Antivan Crow tier or higher patron to get the quarterly stickers. With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart 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). Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Sources: The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 89-91 Codex: Oghren, DAO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, the patrons join the show once again for our monthly discussion. They each brought their own idea for a book or story set in Thedas. Listen now to find out everyone's answers. 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/dalorecast We're launching MERCH! Make sure you join our patreon as an Antivan Crow tier or higher patron to get the quarterly stickers. With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart 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). Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, the patrons join the show once again for our monthly discussion. They discuss and chat about what they're hoping to see in Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, as well as what they're definitely not hoping to see in the next game. Listen now to find out everyone's answers. 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/dalorecast We're launching MERCH! Make sure you join our patreon as an Antivan Crow tier or higher patron to get the quarterly stickers. With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart 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). Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Shelby and Austin take a journey to Ferelden to discuss the druffalo and bogfisher, then they take a journey across the Frostbacks to Orlais to discuss the gurgut. We discuss these creatures and their importance to the lore, as well as discussing one of the most unpopular quests from Dragon Age Inquisition. Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the First Enchanter tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dalorecast We're launching MERCH! Make sure you join our patreon as an Antivan Crow tier or higher patron to get the quarterly stickers. With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart 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). Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Sources: The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 300-302, 259 Quests: Where the Druffalo Roam The Nox Morta Beasts at Bay Codex: Bogfisher Druffalo Gurgut Tyrdda's Lover A Horsemaster's Notes on Mounts The Hinterlands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Shelby and Austin welcome the one and only Collcashins, or Cash, back onto the Lorecast. We're diving into another character deep dive this week, with a special feature on Shale. We discuss Shale's backstory, history, and appearance in Dragon Age Origins, as well as in external media. We also discuss Shale's story and how they even became a golem in the first place. Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the First Enchanter tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dalorecast We're launching MERCH! Make sure you join our patreon as an Antivan Crow tier or higher patron to get the quarterly stickers. With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart 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). Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Sources: The World of Thedas Encycolpedia, vol. 2, pages 91 Dragon Age Wiki, Shale Codex: The Journal of Enchanter Wilhelm Shale A Note from the Honnleath Village Council Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Take the Assassin's Creed Lorecast Community Survey now! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLyGB-ZO9lZRqgIcNR8Aqs1_pNNgPY1kLbu1xO2mmcETZnZg/viewform Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the First Enchanter tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dalorecast We're launching MERCH! Make sure you join our patreon as an Antivan Crow tier or higher patron to get the quarterly stickers. With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart 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). Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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/dalorecast We're launching MERCH! Make sure you join our patreon as an Antivan Crow tier or higher patron to get the quarterly stickers. With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart 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). Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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 Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com 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: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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/dalorecast We're launching MERCH! Make sure you join our patreon as an Antivan Crow tier or higher patron to get the quarterly stickers. With certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart 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). Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! 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 Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com 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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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 Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com 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 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 Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Follow Cyke's shows on Twitter, here and here! 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 Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com 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, 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 Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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 Check out our NEW WEBSITE! cupspodcasting.com 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, 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 Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices