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Lee, she/they. Researcher, theatre performer, occasionally game master, and - sadly infrequently - fanfiction writer.
Main fandoms for writing: Bleach, Naruto, Dragon Age
Otherwise interested in a lot of other video games, anime & manga, series and books
Main fandoms for writing: Bleach, Naruto, Dragon Age
Otherwise interested in a lot of other video games, anime & manga, series and books
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so, i'm Lee and i'm here to rant about my phd, talk about my favourite fandoms and share my fanfiction ideas and texts
would love to connect with some folks!
if you're interested, here's my ao3 with bleach, naruto - and soon more dragon age: archiveofourown.org/users/lee_an...
would love to connect with some folks!
if you're interested, here's my ao3 with bleach, naruto - and soon more dragon age: archiveofourown.org/users/lee_an...
As much as she loves the Chargers, in her role as Inquisitor Ishtar absolutely would have sacrificed them in a different situation, but the Qunari were not the type of alliance that was worth it. She knew that this alliance would only go so far, that the demand of the Qun would not align (1/2)
Hello everyone! It's time for today's #IQotD
What did your Inquisitor choose to do during Iron Bull’s quest?
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// #dragonage #dai
What did your Inquisitor choose to do during Iron Bull’s quest?
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February 13, 2025 at 10:53 AM
As much as she loves the Chargers, in her role as Inquisitor Ishtar absolutely would have sacrificed them in a different situation, but the Qunari were not the type of alliance that was worth it. She knew that this alliance would only go so far, that the demand of the Qun would not align (1/2)
I think Ishtar likes the Storm Coast and the Hissing Wastes the most. Both have an endless something that stretches into the horizon and gives Ishtar a sense of calm. Also, the Storm Coast is significant because of the Iron Bull.
(I love the Emerald Graves, but Ishtar is not quite a forest person)
(I love the Emerald Graves, but Ishtar is not quite a forest person)
Hello friends! It's time for today's #IQotD
What’s your Inquisitor's favorite location to travel to? Why?
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// #dragonage #dai
What’s your Inquisitor's favorite location to travel to? Why?
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// #dragonage #dai
February 4, 2025 at 12:37 PM
I think Ishtar likes the Storm Coast and the Hissing Wastes the most. Both have an endless something that stretches into the horizon and gives Ishtar a sense of calm. Also, the Storm Coast is significant because of the Iron Bull.
(I love the Emerald Graves, but Ishtar is not quite a forest person)
(I love the Emerald Graves, but Ishtar is not quite a forest person)
Everything Mordin Solus, his character arc is one of my most favourite in fiction ever! Morrigan's very dear to me, too, I was roleplaying her in an online DA community for years, thanks to which I met my amazing husband. Other examples of things that touched me deeply in no particular order: (1/5)
Alright friends, tonight's qotd is going to be a little different tonight. Given the recent news, I want to dedicate this one to all the devs who made BioWare great.
So, what moment(s) in ANY BioWare game meant the most to you? Why?
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// #dragonage #masseffect #da #me
So, what moment(s) in ANY BioWare game meant the most to you? Why?
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// #dragonage #masseffect #da #me
January 30, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Everything Mordin Solus, his character arc is one of my most favourite in fiction ever! Morrigan's very dear to me, too, I was roleplaying her in an online DA community for years, thanks to which I met my amazing husband. Other examples of things that touched me deeply in no particular order: (1/5)
The kudos are back to normal yay
Not sure what that was about
Not sure what that was about
Somehow one of my ao3 fics now shows 8 kudos less than before
That's so weird
Especially since in the stats screen the correct amount is shown for the fic
Don't think that's ever happened to me before🤔
That's so weird
Especially since in the stats screen the correct amount is shown for the fic
Don't think that's ever happened to me before🤔
January 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The kudos are back to normal yay
Not sure what that was about
Not sure what that was about
Probably watching the advisors work. Ishtar wanted to do her best to rise to the occasion and for that, she needed to learn new things and she needed to learn fast. She was mostly interested in Leliana's spy work, but Josie and Cullen had Ishtar hang around a lot too, especially in those early days
Hello friends! It's time for today's #IQotD
Where does your Inquisitor spend most of their time in Haven? Why?
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// #dragonage #dai
Where does your Inquisitor spend most of their time in Haven? Why?
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// #dragonage #dai
January 27, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Probably watching the advisors work. Ishtar wanted to do her best to rise to the occasion and for that, she needed to learn new things and she needed to learn fast. She was mostly interested in Leliana's spy work, but Josie and Cullen had Ishtar hang around a lot too, especially in those early days
Somehow one of my ao3 fics now shows 8 kudos less than before
That's so weird
Especially since in the stats screen the correct amount is shown for the fic
Don't think that's ever happened to me before🤔
That's so weird
Especially since in the stats screen the correct amount is shown for the fic
Don't think that's ever happened to me before🤔
January 26, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Somehow one of my ao3 fics now shows 8 kudos less than before
That's so weird
Especially since in the stats screen the correct amount is shown for the fic
Don't think that's ever happened to me before🤔
That's so weird
Especially since in the stats screen the correct amount is shown for the fic
Don't think that's ever happened to me before🤔
No. That was not something Ishtar ever considered. It was a destiny different from being the Inquisitor. A destiny that felt as much of a burden as being the Inquisitor was and Morrigan chose it for herself and Ishtar respects it when people are determined to take on burdens and usually lets them
Hello friends! It's time for today's #IQotD 💃
Did your Inquisitor drink from the Well of Sorrows? Why or why not?
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// #dragonage #dai
Did your Inquisitor drink from the Well of Sorrows? Why or why not?
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// #dragonage #dai
January 26, 2025 at 2:49 AM
No. That was not something Ishtar ever considered. It was a destiny different from being the Inquisitor. A destiny that felt as much of a burden as being the Inquisitor was and Morrigan chose it for herself and Ishtar respects it when people are determined to take on burdens and usually lets them
Hawke. Ishtar needed Loghain, because she didn't know what the Wardens would do once the Inquisitor's party would emerge from the Fade and needed him to help her reason with them if necessary. The fact that she personally didn't like Hawke very much didn't influence her at all, I'm sure😅
Hello friends! It's time for today's #IQotD 💃
Who did your Inquisitor sacrifice in the Fade? Why?
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// #dragonage #dai
Who did your Inquisitor sacrifice in the Fade? Why?
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// #dragonage #dai
January 23, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Hawke. Ishtar needed Loghain, because she didn't know what the Wardens would do once the Inquisitor's party would emerge from the Fade and needed him to help her reason with them if necessary. The fact that she personally didn't like Hawke very much didn't influence her at all, I'm sure😅
Bleach thoughts: i find the past-tybw politics of the soul society super interesting. Like the central 46 would want Byakuya as the next captain commander bc nothing screams status quo more, but it would be much cooler if Shunsui's intrigues put Shinji in that position in the future (1/4)
January 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Bleach thoughts: i find the past-tybw politics of the soul society super interesting. Like the central 46 would want Byakuya as the next captain commander bc nothing screams status quo more, but it would be much cooler if Shunsui's intrigues put Shinji in that position in the future (1/4)
Ishtar supported Gaspard because:
🟪 She felt that by letting the assassination attempt progress that far, Celine had lost the Game and should be left to fail
🟪 She thought installing a new ruler showed the Inquisition as more powerful and independent than saving an existing one (1/3)
🟪 She felt that by letting the assassination attempt progress that far, Celine had lost the Game and should be left to fail
🟪 She thought installing a new ruler showed the Inquisition as more powerful and independent than saving an existing one (1/3)
Hello everyone! It's time for today's #IQotD
Who did your Inquisitor side with during the events of Wicked Eyes, Wicked Hearts? Why?
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// #dragonage #dai
Who did your Inquisitor side with during the events of Wicked Eyes, Wicked Hearts? Why?
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// #dragonage #dai
January 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Ishtar supported Gaspard because:
🟪 She felt that by letting the assassination attempt progress that far, Celine had lost the Game and should be left to fail
🟪 She thought installing a new ruler showed the Inquisition as more powerful and independent than saving an existing one (1/3)
🟪 She felt that by letting the assassination attempt progress that far, Celine had lost the Game and should be left to fail
🟪 She thought installing a new ruler showed the Inquisition as more powerful and independent than saving an existing one (1/3)
The one thing from twitter that I really miss (apart from the awesome Naruto and specifically Maito Gai fan community I had there) is the account that posts daily pictures of Shinji Hirako *sigh*
And I'm only half joking when I say that it was probably the best thing on my feed for my mental health
And I'm only half joking when I say that it was probably the best thing on my feed for my mental health
January 20, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The one thing from twitter that I really miss (apart from the awesome Naruto and specifically Maito Gai fan community I had there) is the account that posts daily pictures of Shinji Hirako *sigh*
And I'm only half joking when I say that it was probably the best thing on my feed for my mental health
And I'm only half joking when I say that it was probably the best thing on my feed for my mental health
Mages, because I headcanon that Ishtar's father is a Saarebas who left the Qun because he wanted a different life for himself rather than be a weapon of war. So even though she is not a mage herself, she sympathises greatly and believes mages should be free to determine their own fate.
Hello friends! It's time for today's #IQotD
Did your Inquisitor side with the mages or the templars? Why?
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// #dragonage #dai
Did your Inquisitor side with the mages or the templars? Why?
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// #dragonage #dai
January 16, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Mages, because I headcanon that Ishtar's father is a Saarebas who left the Qun because he wanted a different life for himself rather than be a weapon of war. So even though she is not a mage herself, she sympathises greatly and believes mages should be free to determine their own fate.
I completely disregard the mage origin and my Surana was already a respected enchanter at the start of Origins, she was Jowan's (and Anders' unofficial) mentor who got outplayed by Uldred and framed for being a blood mage. That's her at the time of Veilguard, she'd be 60, and her in origins (1/5)
January 13, 2025 at 3:29 AM
I completely disregard the mage origin and my Surana was already a respected enchanter at the start of Origins, she was Jowan's (and Anders' unofficial) mentor who got outplayed by Uldred and framed for being a blood mage. That's her at the time of Veilguard, she'd be 60, and her in origins (1/5)
Apart from her Kadan and the Chargers who are her chosen family, Ishtar's closest friends are Dorian, Cassandra and - in recent years - Morrigan. Dorian: they became close after all those late-night conversations about the most important things in life, challenging and supporting each other (1/5)
Hello everyone! Sorry for the delay, but I have today's #IQotD
Who is your Inquisitor closest to? Why?
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// #dragonage #dai
Who is your Inquisitor closest to? Why?
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// #dragonage #dai
January 12, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Apart from her Kadan and the Chargers who are her chosen family, Ishtar's closest friends are Dorian, Cassandra and - in recent years - Morrigan. Dorian: they became close after all those late-night conversations about the most important things in life, challenging and supporting each other (1/5)
Young Velka was quite different from their older self. They were all prickly when uncomfortable, often brash or even rude sometimes, pushing others away while longing for friendship. They are quite happy that Emmrich didn't know them back in the day, as they are embarrassed about it. (1/4)
Hello everyone! I definitely didn't have to post this twice because of a typo! It's time for today's #RQotD 💃
What was your Rook like as a child?
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// #dragonage #datv
What was your Rook like as a child?
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// #dragonage #datv
January 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Young Velka was quite different from their older self. They were all prickly when uncomfortable, often brash or even rude sometimes, pushing others away while longing for friendship. They are quite happy that Emmrich didn't know them back in the day, as they are embarrassed about it. (1/4)
The Iron Bull, Ishtar and him bring out the best in each other. She thought Bull was so hot when they first met, but thought it was inappropriate to approach him, until she realised there might be a life after the Inquisition and she fell for him so hard over time she wants to spend it with him
January 10, 2025 at 8:21 AM
The Iron Bull, Ishtar and him bring out the best in each other. She thought Bull was so hot when they first met, but thought it was inappropriate to approach him, until she realised there might be a life after the Inquisition and she fell for him so hard over time she wants to spend it with him
1. Galadriel
2. Faramir
3. Balin
4. Samwise
5. Maybe Irmo
6. Olórin
7. Specifically "The Return of the King"
8. Read the Hobbit as a kid, but really got into Tolkien after watching the LotR trilogy as an adult
9. Rn probably "Wolf hall" by Hilary Mantel
10. The Shawshank Redemption
2. Faramir
3. Balin
4. Samwise
5. Maybe Irmo
6. Olórin
7. Specifically "The Return of the King"
8. Read the Hobbit as a kid, but really got into Tolkien after watching the LotR trilogy as an adult
9. Rn probably "Wolf hall" by Hilary Mantel
10. The Shawshank Redemption
Alright #Tolkien #Wilwarin #Luinellë #Menelluin or whatever we all call it, intro time:
Top 10 Favorites:
1.) Elf
2.) Human
3.) Dwarf
4.) Hobbit
5.) Valar
6.) Maiar
7.) Tolkien book
8.) How you got into Tolkien
9.) Non-Tolkien book
10.) Movie (Non-Tolkien related)
Top 10 Favorites:
1.) Elf
2.) Human
3.) Dwarf
4.) Hobbit
5.) Valar
6.) Maiar
7.) Tolkien book
8.) How you got into Tolkien
9.) Non-Tolkien book
10.) Movie (Non-Tolkien related)
January 9, 2025 at 8:29 AM
1. Galadriel
2. Faramir
3. Balin
4. Samwise
5. Maybe Irmo
6. Olórin
7. Specifically "The Return of the King"
8. Read the Hobbit as a kid, but really got into Tolkien after watching the LotR trilogy as an adult
9. Rn probably "Wolf hall" by Hilary Mantel
10. The Shawshank Redemption
2. Faramir
3. Balin
4. Samwise
5. Maybe Irmo
6. Olórin
7. Specifically "The Return of the King"
8. Read the Hobbit as a kid, but really got into Tolkien after watching the LotR trilogy as an adult
9. Rn probably "Wolf hall" by Hilary Mantel
10. The Shawshank Redemption
I would love to chat with those 10 people who saved my Shinji Hirako playlist on spotify
What can I say? Their taste in fictional characters and music both is immaculate😸
What can I say? Their taste in fictional characters and music both is immaculate😸
January 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I would love to chat with those 10 people who saved my Shinji Hirako playlist on spotify
What can I say? Their taste in fictional characters and music both is immaculate😸
What can I say? Their taste in fictional characters and music both is immaculate😸
Okay, this is definitely what I try my best to be as a person, although I would see myself as more of a Morrigan+Merrill+Harding hybrid :D
January 6, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Okay, this is definitely what I try my best to be as a person, although I would see myself as more of a Morrigan+Merrill+Harding hybrid :D
The way they approach things differs: Inq Ishtar has the mindset of a spy, while Velka is always the scholar.Both love learning new things, but with different motivation.Also, as a reaver, Ishtar has a bit of a temper, while Velka will let their anger show very rarely and has a lot of patience (1/4)
January 5, 2025 at 8:18 AM
The way they approach things differs: Inq Ishtar has the mindset of a spy, while Velka is always the scholar.Both love learning new things, but with different motivation.Also, as a reaver, Ishtar has a bit of a temper, while Velka will let their anger show very rarely and has a lot of patience (1/4)
Ugh so far failing quite miserably at fixing my sleeping schedule in time for Monday which will be my first day at work after the holidays😩
January 4, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Ugh so far failing quite miserably at fixing my sleeping schedule in time for Monday which will be my first day at work after the holidays😩
Velka loves wisps because wisps remind them of their home in the Grand Necropolis. Velka has to smile every time there's wisps around, wherever they are. They especially love the Lighthouse wisps,because somehow they feel the most similar to the Necropolis ones (because of 2 mourn watchers present?)
Hello everyone, it's time for today's #RQotD!
What is something seemingly insignificant that makes your Rook happy?
QRP or reply with your answer!
// #dragonage #datv
What is something seemingly insignificant that makes your Rook happy?
QRP or reply with your answer!
// #dragonage #datv
January 4, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Velka loves wisps because wisps remind them of their home in the Grand Necropolis. Velka has to smile every time there's wisps around, wherever they are. They especially love the Lighthouse wisps,because somehow they feel the most similar to the Necropolis ones (because of 2 mourn watchers present?)
and on the subject of DATV character creator, here's my #Rook
I am so happy about how their story turned out, that playthrough was perfect
Velka Ingellvar, a dwarven scholar from the Mourn Watch and a talented archer, a very mature person in their early 30s, thoughtful, decisive and charming (1/9)
I am so happy about how their story turned out, that playthrough was perfect
Velka Ingellvar, a dwarven scholar from the Mourn Watch and a talented archer, a very mature person in their early 30s, thoughtful, decisive and charming (1/9)
January 3, 2025 at 12:43 AM
and on the subject of DATV character creator, here's my #Rook
I am so happy about how their story turned out, that playthrough was perfect
Velka Ingellvar, a dwarven scholar from the Mourn Watch and a talented archer, a very mature person in their early 30s, thoughtful, decisive and charming (1/9)
I am so happy about how their story turned out, that playthrough was perfect
Velka Ingellvar, a dwarven scholar from the Mourn Watch and a talented archer, a very mature person in their early 30s, thoughtful, decisive and charming (1/9)
recreated my Surana as she'd be in 9:52 dragon in DATV cc🥰
tried to make her look appropriately old, even though she still looks too young, cause she'd be 60 (yes, I disregarded the whole apprentice backstory of the mage origin for my canon), but let's just say it's a grey warden thing *shrug*
tried to make her look appropriately old, even though she still looks too young, cause she'd be 60 (yes, I disregarded the whole apprentice backstory of the mage origin for my canon), but let's just say it's a grey warden thing *shrug*
January 2, 2025 at 11:06 PM
recreated my Surana as she'd be in 9:52 dragon in DATV cc🥰
tried to make her look appropriately old, even though she still looks too young, cause she'd be 60 (yes, I disregarded the whole apprentice backstory of the mage origin for my canon), but let's just say it's a grey warden thing *shrug*
tried to make her look appropriately old, even though she still looks too young, cause she'd be 60 (yes, I disregarded the whole apprentice backstory of the mage origin for my canon), but let's just say it's a grey warden thing *shrug*
I was writing a lot about the significance of the captain's haori for Shinji in my fanfiction, I've always thought that this thing is a huge symbol to him and having it on strongly influences his actions and perception of self. So seeing him take it off before standing together with the other
December 29, 2024 at 3:46 PM
I was writing a lot about the significance of the captain's haori for Shinji in my fanfiction, I've always thought that this thing is a huge symbol to him and having it on strongly influences his actions and perception of self. So seeing him take it off before standing together with the other