Dragon Age Lorecast

In today's episode, the Cups talk allllll about spirits and demons, including what sets them apart from each other and what makes them unique. We also look at some of the different types of demons, and examine what makes a spirit become a demon. Join us as we begin this deep dive into the nature of demons and spirits. Next week, we'll deep dive into a few specific types of demons and spirits. 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: Tevinter Nights, "Callback." The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1, pages 80, 106, 133-136, 141, 168-169 The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 256, 269, 270, 165 Quests: All New, Faded For Her Unbound Codex: Demonic Possession Shade Abomination The Maker's First Children Spirits and Demons Beyond the Veil: Spirits and Demons Forbidden Knowledge The Enigma of Kirkwall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Aug 20221h 2min

In this week's episode, the Cups dive into another main character and party companion from Dragon Age Inquisition—Cole. We talk about who, or what, Cole really is, as well as diving into his backstory and how he gets to the Inquisition. We also discuss how Cole might be representation for some groups, and how he's primarily motivated by empathy, compassion, and identity. 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: Asunder The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, page 244 Interview with Patrick Weekes, http://www.nerdappropriate.com/2014/12/31/rated-na-184-inside-inquisition-with-patrick-weekes/ Codex: Cole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Jul 20221h 1min

On this week's episode of the Dragon Age Lorecast, Shelby and Austin chat with all of the First Enchanter tier patrons about who makes the best Divine Victoria—spoiler alert: we don't really come up with one answer! You too can come ON THE SHOW with us once per month if you join our Patreon at the First Enchanter tier level! 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

19 Jul 202259min

In this week's episode, the Cups dive into both the Fade and the Veil. You've probably heard a lot about both of these topics, and you may even be confused about the differences between the two. Most of the major players in Thedas each have their own ideas about the history and theology behind the Fade and the Veil. Austin and Shelby unpack these claims, what we DO know about the Fade and the Veil, and 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 142, 143, 140, 141, 130-132, 139 The Calling by David Gaider Codex Entries: The Fade The Black City Tears in the Veil The Laws of Nature in the Fade Walking the Fade: A Harrowing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Jul 20221h 4min

In this week's episode, the Cups and Virvada discuss the man, the myth, the legend—Solas. We'll unpack his story and character arc, as well as his romance and the claims he makes about his identity. We'll also talk about what we like and dislike about Solas and maybe even make a few predictions for DA:D. SPOILERS WARNING: We make this disclaimer at the beginning of the episode, but if you haven't finished DAI, including Trespasser, know that there will be major spoilers. 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, pages 2, 232, 230-231 The Masked Empire, pages 379-380 Tevinter Nights Dark Fortress Nouvlesse's Tarot Card Theory: https://www.reddit.com/r/dragonage/comments/a5ha99/spoilers_all_the_meaning_behind_solas_romance/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Jul 20221h 36min

In this week's episode, The Cups dissect red lyrium—its creation, effects, and impact on the lore of the Dragon Age universe. We also take a look into how red lyrium impacts the templars, as compared to regular lyrium. 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, vol. 1, page 94 In Hushed Whispers, conversation with Fiona Certainty, item in DAI Paper and Steel, a short story by Joanna Berry. https://blog.bioware.com/2015/04/30/short-story-paper-steel/ Codex: Lyrium, DAO Lyrium, DA2 The Primeval Thaig, DA2 The Profane, DA2 Valdasine, DA2 Red Lyrium, DAI Red Templars, DAI Red Templar Archers, DAI Red Templar Foot Soldiers, DAI Shadow, DAI Behemoth, DAI Letter to Smugglers' Wagon Masters, DAI Unsigned Journal, DAI Suledin Keep Documents, DAI A Father's Letter, DAI Samson Samson's Tale A Strange Sighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Jun 202251min

In this episode, the Cups talk all about lyrium—its uses, effects, and the beliefs surrounding it. You might only think of lyrium as part of a potion that helps you in Dragon Age Origins. But the lore around lyrium is much, much deeper. We also talk about some conspiracy theories surrounding lyrium, as well as some ways that it may play into 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, vol. 1, pages 93, 132, 173 The World of Thedas, vol. 2, pages 258, 256, 181, 257 Asunder Codex: Caridin's Journal Lyrium Journal of Tog The Crosscut Drifters Titans Veilfire Runes in the Deep Roads Dwarven Runecraft Confessions of Lyrium Addict Quests: Descent DLC Well, Shit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Jun 20221h 10min

On this week's episode of the Dragon Age Lorecast, Shelby and Austin chat with all of the First Enchanter tier patrons about their most favorite and least favorite romances in Dragon Age—with representation from all three games! Plus several hot takes, of course! 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

16 Jun 20221h 5min