Character Deep Dive #25: Thom Rainier, aka Blackwall

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

20 Jul 202342min

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

13 Jul 202349min

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

29 Jun 202349min

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

22 Jun 202356min

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

15 Jun 20231h 6min

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

8 Jun 20231h 13min

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

1 Jun 20231h 15min

On this week's episode, the patrons join the show once again for our monthly discussion. They discuss, argue, and analyze which of the three Dragon Age games has the best companions. Will it be the original, Dragon Age Origins? Will it be the expansive Dragon Age Inquisition? Or will it be the dark horse, Dragon Age 2? Listen now to find out! 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

25 Mai 202350min