Character Deep Dive #25: Thom Rainier, aka Blackwall

In this week's episode, the Cups discuss the problem of slavery throughout Thedas. You might be wondering, "isn't slavery just in Tevinter, not all of Thedas?" While slavery is only legal in Tevinter, we have seen it in other places in many different countries and groups of Thedas. We discuss all of this, and go into depth about both historical and modern-day slavery. 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: Dragon Age, The Masked Empire, pages 278-317 The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, page 66-70, 90-92 The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, page 38, 78, 58, 79, 81 Dialogue with Cremisius Aclassi Dialogue with Fenris Dialogue with Dorian Pavus Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights, “Luck in the Gardens” https://blog.bioware.com/2015/06/02/8316/ Codex: The Enigma of Kirkwall Kirkwall – The Gallows Slavery in the Tevinter Imperium A Magister’s Needs A Missing Slave The Secret Tongue of Slaves Vir Dirthara: Signs of Victory Dwarven Slaves in Venatori Hands Qunari of Other Races Calpernia Letter to a Slaver Charred Notebook Invoice for Slaves Manifest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Jan 20231h 23min

Welcome to Season 5!!! This season, we're going to be looking at major historical events, people groups, and wars that impact the cultural and political fabric of Thedas. We're beginning this week with a look at the Avvar tribes. The Avvar were one of the three tribes of the Alamarri, and they are their own entity now, living in the Fereldan Frostback mountain range. We dig into their history, beliefs, views on magic, influential Avvars, and much more. 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. 1, pages 26, 29, 110, 111, 121, 13 The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 15, 33 Conversations with the Augur, DAI: Frostback Basin DLC Conversations with Svarah Sun-Hair and the dwarven Inquisitor, DAI: Frostback Basin DLC Codex: Saga of Tyrdda Bright-Axe, Avvar-Mother The Cult of the Sky The Mountain-Father’s Haft The Lady of the Skies Leather-Bound Hakkonite Journal The Avvars Andraste: Bride of the Maker Havard’s Aegis Quests: A Father’s Name Statue of War Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Jan 20231h 14min

In this week's episode, the Cups dive into another main character and party companion from Dragon Age Origins, the one and only Morrigan. We talk about Morrigan's backstory, her childhood and role as Flemeth's daughter, her obsession with eluvians and ancient magic, the dark ritual, and more. We also talk about Morrigan's character growth 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: Claudia Black's tweet, https://twitter.com/TheClaudiaBlack/status/1588673805538689024 The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 82-84 Dragon Age Wiki, Morrigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Jan 20231h 1min

On this week's episode, the patrons join the show and compete against one another in a night of Dragon Age trivia! Do you think you can best any of the patrons? Listen and play along! 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

22 Des 202257min

This week, the Cups are diving into dragons and (most) of the many other species that are included in their family. We also discuss where we see, don't see, and what kinds of dragons we see in the appropriately-titled Dragon Age. Listen now for all the lore on dragons! 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: Dawn of the Seeker Conversations with Judith in Crestwood, Dragon Age: Inquisition The Silent Grove Until We Sleep The World of Thedas, vol. 1, pages 132, 164-166 The World of Thedas, vol. 2, page 46 Quests: The Urn of Sacred Ash Nature of the Beast Flemeth's Real Grimoire Caged in Stone The Bone Pit Trespasser Jaws of Hakkon: Hakkon Wintersbreath Codex: Varghest Archdemon Dragon, DAO Dragonling, DAI Thedas Calendar, DAO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Des 20221h 3min

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