Literature and Theatre in Thedas

In today's episode, the Cups discuss another elven god – this week, Ghilan'nain. Ghilan'nain is known as the Mother of the Halla, and she's the only elven god that we know of who is believed to have ascended to godhood. She's also deeply connected to Andruil and is a creator of many different kinds of mysterious and ferocious creatures. Listen now to learn everything you need to know about Ghilan'nain. 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'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 Sources: The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, page 121 Lateral Thinker achievement Codex: Ghilan'nain: Mother of the Halla The Ascension of Ghilan'nain Constellation: Equinor Halla Ancient Elven Writing Black Wolf Researcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Jan 20241h 8min

Happy new year! It's 2024, and we're back with another deep dive into an elven god. This week, the Cups take a look at Andruil, the Huntress, Lady of Fortune, Mother of Hares, and much more. We also dissect a fan theory that Andruil is the one who brought the Blight to Thedas by hunting in the Void. Listen now! 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'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 Sources: The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, page 120, 33, 121 DAO, Dalish Elf Origin Codex: Andruil: Goddess of the Hunt Andruil’s Messenger Constellation: Fervenial Elven God Andruil A Ghoulish Delight Unreadable Elven Writing Andruil’s Blessing Andruil’s Gift Vir Tanadhal: The Way of the Three Trees The Ascension of Ghilan’nain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Jan 202449min

On this week's episode, the patrons joined the podcast for a gameshow episode! Last year, we held trivia, but this year, we put a twist on it. Our game show is Canon or Fanon, where the Cups present different fun facts about Dragon Age, and the patrons had to guess if it was canon or fanon! Listen now to find out some lore trivia you maybe haven't ever heard of! 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 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

21 Des 202338min

Today, The Cups discuss another elven god – arguably, the one most worshipped by the elves, at least the ones we've seen so far. Taking a look at Mythal, we discuss her history, her role among the Evanuris, who the Dalish say she is, and how Flemeth and Andraste fit into this story. And of course, we wonder where she is now. 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'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 Sources: Conversations with Morrigan Conversations with Merrill Conversations with Solas Conversations with Abelas The Masked Empire The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol.1, page 120 Leliana’s Song, DLC for DAO Codex: Mythal: The Great Protector The Judgment of Mythal Constellation: Silentir Veilfire Runes in the Deep Roads Torn Notebook in the Deep Roads The Temple of Mythal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Des 20231h

Today, we're launching our SEASON SEVEN, which will be a season dedicated to all things elves, elven culture, and elven religion! We're kicking it off with a deep dive on the god who begins it all–Elgar'nan. We take a look at this God of Vengeance, also known by many other names. We look at the history behind his story, what the Dalish folklore says, and so much more. 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'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 Sources: Robes of the High Keeper, DAI The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, page 178 The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 116-117 Codex: Elgar’nan Enaste Vir Dirthara: Signs of Victory Elgar’nan: God of Vengeance The Judgment of Mythal Ancient Elven Writing Song to Elgar’nan Vir Dirthara: Duel of a Hundred Years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Des 20231h 7min

Happy Dragon Age Day 2023!!! Hopefully, we won't have another year of clowning for Dreadwolf news... In any case, we're talking all about all kinds of elves! We're discussing elves from many different universes including Dragon Age, Lord of the Rings, The Witcher, Legend of Zelda, Dungeons and Dragons, Elder Scrolls, and the Inheritance Cycle with a bunch of AMAZING guests! Including Aaron or Allmightycrit, Allisondraste, Ben of Temeria, and Collcashins. Make sure to follow our guests' and their various content, too! Aaron, or AllMightyCrit can be found on a multitude of different podcasts – including the Fumbling Four and the AllMightyCrit, Dungeons and Dragons Lorecast, Kingdom Hearts Lorecast, and more! Allisondraste can be found on Twitter and Tumblr. Ben of Temeria can be found on the Holocron Histories podcast, the Final Fantasy Lorecast, and the Witcher Lorecast. Collcashins can be found on the Cups Podcasting discord server! 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'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

4 Des 20231h 39min

On this week's episode, the patrons join the show once again for our monthly discussion. They each brought their choice for which companion or adviser is hosting the best Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or holiday party! The answers were varied, and yet, we all seemed to agree! We also discuss which companion(s) are absolutely RUINING the party. 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 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

30 Nov 202346min

Today, the Cups discuss four very violent and aggressive creatures that are all typically found in the western deserts of Orlais, namely the Western Approach and the Hissing Wastes – the Australia of Thedas, if you will. Each and every single one of these creatures will attack you, and we're here to tell you everything we know about them. 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'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 Sources: The World of Thedas Encyclopedia vol. 2, page 298 Quests: Draconology Frederic’s Livelihood How to Lure a Dragon Hunting Patterns Sharper White Claws A Manuscript of Some Authority Translate the Dragon Text The Abyssal High Dragon Assault on Griffon Wing Keep Codex: Gurn Phoenix Quillback Varghest Frederic of Serault Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Nov 202340min