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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. 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: 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!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Des 20221h 6min

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. 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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Des 20221h 27min

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. 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. 2, page 164 Codex: Merrill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Des 202252min

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! 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). Do you love our new intro and outro music?? Send a thank you to or commission Pipeman Studios! pipemanstudios.com 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Nov 20221h 4min

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! 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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Nov 202253min

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! TAKE THE DRAGON AGE LORECAST COMMUNITY SURVEY 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 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). Do you love our new intro and outro music?? Send a thank you to or commission Pipeman Studios! pipemanstudios.com 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Nov 202256min

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. Follow the two girls on Twitter @twogirlsoneship 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. 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Okt 202253min

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. Follow the MCU Lorecast on Twitter @MCULorecast. 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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Okt 20221h 28min