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In this week's episode, Austin and Shelby begin a new sub-section of episodes on the many, varied mercenary groups and crime syndicates of Thedas. This week's episode covers both The Carta, a dwarven crime syndicate, and The Coterie, the leading crime organization in Kirkwall. You might not remember The Coterie, or even The Carta. They're both fairly minor groups--so why are we covering them? Both The Carta and The Coterie play an integral role in your experience of Thedas. Up to two main characters can be apart of The Carta. Join us as we take a journey deep into the heart of crime with by examining these two groups. Become a Patron by joining our Patreon! 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 new Dragon Age Lorecast 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 197, 159 Quests: A Note Addressed to Gamlen A Debt in the Family Mark of the Assassin Codex: Jarvia's Shank The Coterie First Legionnaire's Journal The Carta Darktown's Deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Mar 202244min

In this third minisode, we take a deep dive into the one, the only, Sister Leliana. Throughout this episode, we look at Leliana's backstory pre-Origins, diving into her romance with Marjolaine. We also look at her arc throughout Origins, 2, and Inquisition. And we consider the options of what happens to her post-Dragon Age Inquisition. Maybe you think Leliana is a bit naive in DAO. Or maybe you're extremely frightened of her in DAI. Maybe her constant talk of the Maker grates on your Warden/Inquisitor. Or maybe you just appreciate that she appears in all three games! Either way, join us as we talk about this iconic character in the Dragon Age series. Become a Patron by joining our Patreon! 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 new Dragon Age Lorecast 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 84-86, 222, 268 Codex: On the Condition of Your Charges Leliana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Mar 202252min

In this week's episode, Austin and Shelby dive into a huge topic--the Circles of Magi. If you've played Dragon Age: Origins, you're probably pretty familiar with the Circles, or at least Fereldan's Circle. But if you routinely skip this section of DAO, or if you haven't yet jumped into DAO, you might not be as familiar with the inner-workings of a Circle of Magi. In this episode, we talk all about the Circles, including their history, when they were founded, what they're like today, and how mages exist within their confines. We also take a few minutes to badmouth Seeker Lambert along the way. Become a Patron by joining our Patreon! 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 new Dragon Age Lorecast 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 103, 106, 123 The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 88-89, 92, 109, 95, 199 Asunder, written by David Gaider Codex: Rat Apostates The Circle of Magi History of the Circle The Harrowing Rhys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Mar 20221h 2min

In this week's episode, Austin and Shelby take a look at eight different religious groups that the Orlesian Chantry has deemed heretical. These different groups are vastly different from one another, but they all share the ire of the Chantry. Some of the groups worship the blight, while others worship the, *ahem* union of The Maker and Andraste. And others are just plain weird. We dig into all of this and more on this week's episode. Become a Patron by joining our Patreon! 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 new Dragon Age Lorecast 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 44, 115, 125 The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 98, 266 Codex: Before Andrastianism: The Forgotten Faiths by Sister Rondwyn of Tantervale The Blades of Hessarian The Daughters of Song The Empty Ones The Order of Fiery Promise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Mar 20221h 4min

In this week's episode, Austin and Shelby dive into the Imperial Chantry, the second-largest and perhaps, the first Chantry organization in Thedas. During this episode, we talk about all the ways that the Imperial Chantry is different from the Orlesian Chantry, their specific beliefs, history, and founding, as well as the ways that they are intrinsically tied to Tevinter's history and culture. Become a Patron by joining our Patreon! The first FIVE people who become patrons of the Dragon Age Lorecast will have their names read out on the show, every week, regardless of tier...forever! Only one more spot left, so become a patron today! 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 new Dragon Age Lorecast 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 88, 123-125 The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 203-204 Dialogue with Dorian Pavus, Dragon Age Inquisition Dialogue with Fenris, Dragon Age 2, when approaching the Chantry in Act 3 Party banter with The Iron Bull and Cassandra Pentaghast Codex: Chantry Hierarchy In Hushed Whispers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Mar 20221h 4min

In this week's episode, Austin, Shelby, and special-guest, Virvada of the Two Girls One Ship podcast talk about the Orlesian Chantry--also known as the only Chantry that many of us know about. But did you know there's another Chantry? The Imperial Chantry of Tevinter. During this episode, we talk about the founding of the Chantry, the split of the Chantry based in Orlais and the one based in Tevinter, as well as much of their theology, teachings, and practices throughout Thedas. And while BioWare says that the Chantry is not based on any specific religion in our world, we may or may not have (we definitely did) kept a Christianity metaphor/reference tracker throughout this episode. Become a Patron by joining our Patreon! The first FIVE people who become patrons of the Dragon Age Lorecast will have their names read out on the show, every week, regardless of tier...forever! Only one more spot left, so become a patron today! 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 new Dragon Age Lorecast 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). Find Virvada in the Robots Radio discord server, or on Twitter @twogirlsoneship Sources: The World of Thedas, Vol. 2, pages 125, 126, 159, 265 Tevinter Nights: Genitivi Dies in the End Dragon Age Wikipedia, Brother Ferdinand Genitivi Codex: Chantry Hierarchy Surfacer Dwarves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Feb 20221h 22min

In this second minisode, we take a deep dive into the one, the only, Ser Cullen Rutherford. Rejoice, Cullenmancers! In this episode, we look at what little we do know of Cullen's backstory before the events of Dragon Age: Origins, as well as his involvement throughout all three games, and where he is currently. Maybe you think Cullen is a bit annoying. Or maybe you fell in love with him during Dragon Age: Inquisition. Or maybe, you never even made the trek up to his tower. Either way, join us as we talk about this former Templar, Commander, and Fereldan. Become a Patron by joining our Patreon! The first FIVE people who become patrons of the Dragon Age Lorecast will have their names read out on the show, every week, regardless of tier...forever! Become a patron today! 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 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 223-227 Dragon Age Wikipedia: Cullen Rutherford Codex: Cullen Cullen in the Last Few Years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Feb 202256min

In this episode, Shelby and Austin take a look at the Seekers of Truth. This lesser known faction in Thedas holds a great deal of power, and they also harbor many secrets that impact the whole of Thedas. We attempt to uncover what we do know about them, as well as analyze the Seekers' role in the relation to the Templars and the rest of Thedas. We answer questions like, how does someone become a Seeker? How are they different from templars? How much power do they have over templars? We attempt to answer these questions and more in this week's episode. Become a Patron by joining our Patreon! The first FIVE people who become patrons of the Dragon Age Lorecast will have their names read out on the show, every week, regardless of tier...forever! But there are only TWO spots left for this promotion. Become a patron today! 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 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 106, 62, 119, 159 The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, Volume 2, pages 202-203 Asunder by David Gaider Dialogue with Cassandra Pentaghast, DAI Codex: The First Inquisition The Rite of Tranquility Ancient Document Protected in a Scroll Case Questions of Accuracy Therinfal Redoubt The Breach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Feb 20221h 9min