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Welcome to Season 8!!!! We're so excited to launch this new season, dedicated to all things Entertainment of Thedas. In the first half of this season, we'll be diving into each of the books, comics, and short stories. The format will be a little different because we won't have any side characters at the end. In the second half of this season, we'll dive into all things recreational in Thedas: sports, theatre, music, and more. Today's episode is our first book club episode, focusing on The Stolen Throne by David Gaider. We discuss the plot, characters, and lore within this novel at length, and at the end, we give the book a rating out of 5. Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! 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've launched merch! Become a patron at the Antivan Crow tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! 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 love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios 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 Stolen Throne by David Gaider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Mai 20241h 39min

Today, we're discussing an ethereal and heady topic – uthenera. Uthenera was an ancient practice whereby elder elves in Arlathan would go to their eternal sleep, not necessarily death, though. Listen now to find out all we know about this interesting practice! Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! 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've launched merch! Become a patron at the Antivan Crow tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! 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 love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios 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 32 The Masked Empire Codex: Artathan: Part One Uthenera In Uthenera Vir Dirthara: A Flowering Imago Untranslatable Elven Writing A Carved Elven Tablet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Mai 202450min

This week's episode is all about how the elves get from Tevinter to the rest of Thedas. We focus on their journey from Tevinter to the Dales in what is now Orlais. Listen now to find out how this event is super similar to some of our real world history, too! Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! 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've launched merch! Become a patron at the Antivan Crow tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! 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 love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios 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. Dark Fortress Blue Wraith Codex: The Long Walk The Dales The Long Walk to Halamshiral Superstitions of the Royal Family The Dales: A Promise Lost The City Elves Halamshiral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Mai 202455min

Join the Cups and their patrons to discuss which of the elven pantheon – also known as The Evanuris – that we'd each want to follow. As usual, we also discuss the flip side – who we absolutely would not under any circumstances want to follow. Each member of the Evanuris even gets mentioned! Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! 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've launched merch! Become a patron at the Antivan Crow tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! 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 love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios 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

25 Apr 202443min

Today's episode is a discussion about elven blood writing, also known as vallaslin. In the course of Dragon Age Inquisition, your inquisitor may learn that vallaslin are also markings that bind the wearer as a slave to the Evanuris. We break down this knowledge, and discuss what it means to Dalish culture. Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! 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've launched merch! Become a patron at the Antivan Crow tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! 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 love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios 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 Masked Empire Conversations with Solas, DAI Where Willows Wail WOT, vol. 2, pages 201, 279 Codex: Vallaslin: Blood Writing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Apr 202451min

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR DRAGON AGE INQUISITION. We know it's a 10+ year old game, but don't get mad if you listen and get spoiled about Fen'Harel's identity. Today, the Cups return for the second half of their discussion on the Dread Wolf, the Roamer of the Beyond, the God of Betrayal and Rebellion himself... Fen'Harel. Please note that this is PART TWO of this episode. Make sure to go listen to part one first! This episode covers Fen'Harel's actions and reputation among the Dalish elves, as well as his actions in and after Dragon Age Inquisition. Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! 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've launched merch! Become a patron at the Antivan Crow tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! 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 love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios 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, pages 121, 143 The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 201, 66 The Masked Empire The Dragon Age Cookbook Codex: The Emergent Compendium Fen’Harel: The Dread Wolf Arlathan, Part 2 The Rebel God Ancient Mosaics The Treachery of hte Wolf Qunari Notes Fenrir Torn Notebook in the Deep Roads Quests: Nature of the Beast Memento of the Dalish Trespasser Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Apr 20241h 20min

Today, the Cups tackle the long-awaited discussion of the Dread Wolf, the Roamer of the Beyond, the God of Betrayal and Rebellion himself... Fen'Harel. Please note that this is PART ONE of this episode. Part Two will be released next episode. This episode covers Fen'Harel's actions and reputation among the Evanuris and during the time of Elvhenan. Sources: The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, pages 121, 143 The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 201, 66 The Masked Empire The Dragon Age Cookbook Codex: The Emergent Compendium Fen’Harel: The Dread Wolf Arlathan, Part 2 The Rebel God Ancient Mosaics The Treachery of hte Wolf Qunari Notes Fenrir Torn Notebook in the Deep Roads Quests: Nature of the Beast Memento of the Dalish Trespasser Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! 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've launched merch! Become a patron at the Antivan Crow tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! 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 love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios 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

28 Mar 20241h 10min

The Cups and the patrons discuss which romances are objectively best and worst! Listen now to hear our answers, and see if you agree or disagree. Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! 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've launched merch! Become a patron at the Antivan Crow tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! 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 love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios 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

21 Mar 202448min