Dragon Age Lorecast

In this week's episode, Austin, Shelby, and special-guest, Virvada of the Two Girls One Ship podcast talk about the Orlesian Chantry--also known as the only Chantry that many of us know about. But did you know there's another Chantry? The Imperial Chantry of Tevinter. During this episode, we talk about the founding of the Chantry, the split of the Chantry based in Orlais and the one based in Tevinter, as well as much of their theology, teachings, and practices throughout Thedas. And while BioWare says that the Chantry is not based on any specific religion in our world, we may or may not have (we definitely did) kept a Christianity metaphor/reference tracker throughout this episode. Become a Patron by joining our Patreon! The first FIVE people who become patrons of the Dragon Age Lorecast will have their names read out on the show, every week, regardless of tier...forever! Only one more spot left, so become a patron today! 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 new Dragon Age Lorecast 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). Find Virvada in the Robots Radio discord server, or on Twitter @twogirlsoneship Sources: The World of Thedas, Vol. 2, pages 125, 126, 159, 265 Tevinter Nights: Genitivi Dies in the End Dragon Age Wikipedia, Brother Ferdinand Genitivi Codex: Chantry Hierarchy Surfacer Dwarves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Feb 20221h 22min

In this second minisode, we take a deep dive into the one, the only, Ser Cullen Rutherford. Rejoice, Cullenmancers! In this episode, we look at what little we do know of Cullen's backstory before the events of Dragon Age: Origins, as well as his involvement throughout all three games, and where he is currently. Maybe you think Cullen is a bit annoying. Or maybe you fell in love with him during Dragon Age: Inquisition. Or maybe, you never even made the trek up to his tower. Either way, join us as we talk about this former Templar, Commander, and Fereldan. Become a Patron by joining our Patreon! The first FIVE people who become patrons of the Dragon Age Lorecast will have their names read out on the show, every week, regardless of tier...forever! Become a patron today! 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 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 223-227 Dragon Age Wikipedia: Cullen Rutherford Codex: Cullen Cullen in the Last Few Years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Feb 202256min

In this episode, Shelby and Austin take a look at the Seekers of Truth. This lesser known faction in Thedas holds a great deal of power, and they also harbor many secrets that impact the whole of Thedas. We attempt to uncover what we do know about them, as well as analyze the Seekers' role in the relation to the Templars and the rest of Thedas. We answer questions like, how does someone become a Seeker? How are they different from templars? How much power do they have over templars? We attempt to answer these questions and more in this week's episode. Become a Patron by joining our Patreon! The first FIVE people who become patrons of the Dragon Age Lorecast will have their names read out on the show, every week, regardless of tier...forever! But there are only TWO spots left for this promotion. Become a patron today! 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 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, Volume 1, pages 106, 62, 119, 159 The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, Volume 2, pages 202-203 Asunder by David Gaider Dialogue with Cassandra Pentaghast, DAI Codex: The First Inquisition The Rite of Tranquility Ancient Document Protected in a Scroll Case Questions of Accuracy Therinfal Redoubt The Breach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Feb 20221h 9min

In this episode, Shelby and Austin discuss the military arm of the Chantry, the Templar Order. Depending on which Origin you picked while playing Dragon Age Origins, the Templars can be one of the first factions you meet and hear about in the world of the Thedas. Loved by some and hated by many others, the Templars are one of the most controversial factions in Dragon Age. We take a look at what makes the templars tick. How are they structure? How were they founded? How does one become a templar? We discuss these questions and more in this episode of the Dragon Age Lorecast. Become a Patron by joining our Patreon! The first FIVE people who become patrons of the Dragon Age Lorecast will have their names read out on the show, every week, regardless of tier...forever! Become a patron today! 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 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: "On Templars, Raiders, City Guards and The Coterie". Official BioWare blog. Retrieved December 5, 2021. Asunder, epilogue, 251, 76. The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, Vol. 1, page 119. The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, Vol. 2, pages 109, 259, 176, 258. Codex entries: Templars The First Inquisition The Right of Annulment Confessions of a Lyrium Addict Promoting Barris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Jan 20221h 10min

In this episode, Shelby and Austin take a look at the supposedly noble faction of the Chevaliers, a proud, warrior faction of Orlais. Have you ever wondered who can belong to the Chevalier Order? What does their training look like? And how do they fit into the overall political picture of Orlais and Thedas? We answer these questions and more as we take a look at Orlais' noble order of knights. Become a Patron by joining our Patreon! 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 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 280 Dialogue with Leliana in DAO The Masked Empire pages 35-36, 53, 54, 57, 222, 225, 252, 255, 292, 158, 297, 300-331 Codex: The Empress’ Point Chateau Haine The Summer Sword  Chevalier’s Mask Aveline: Knight of Orlais  Shield of the Knight Herself  The Chevaliers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Jan 202253min

In this Season Two premiere, Shelby and Austin take a look at the infamous Grey Wardens, one of the very first factions we're introduced to in Dragon Age: Origins. If you've played all of the games, you probably know quite a bit about the Wardens. And if you've only played one of the games, you still probably know quite a bit about the Wardens. In this episode, we'll take a look at the founding and history of the Grey Warden order, as well as their actions throughout the Blights, their structure, and their recent political machinations. Become a Patron by joining our Patreon! 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 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: Codex: The Grey Wardens Grey Warden Letters Privileged to the Wardnes A Change of Course Battle of Soldier's Peak A Letter from Warden-Commander Clarel The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, Vol. 1: 55-56, 151-154 The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, Vol. 2: 119, 189 The Calling. David Gaider, pages 142, 203 Last Flight. Liane Merciel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Jan 20221h 8min

In this week's episode, Shelby and Austin dive into the Anderfels, a little-known region North and West of Tevinter and Orlais. Maybe you haven't heard of the Anderfels. Or maybe you have and are curious what we even know about this country. And maybe you're a superfan and shipper of Anders, and are curious if he is related to the Anderfels. We talk about these topics and more during this week's episode of the Dragon Age Lorecast. This will be our final episode of Season One. We'll be back with Season Two in early 2022! Become a patron by joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. We'll even read your review out on the show! Join the Robots Radio discord server here, and interact with us! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can find us on Twitter at @DALorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (dalorecast@gmail.com). Sources: Codex: The Anderfels Our Lady of the Anderfels The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, Vol. 1: 24, 26, 32, 66, 73, 74 The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, Vol. 2: 132 Last Flight by Liane Merciel, chapter 1, 13, epilogue David Gaider. "Map of the whole of Thedas." The BioWare Forum. Accessed November 30, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Des 20211h 7min

In celebration of Dragon Age Day 2021, we are coming at you with our first ever minisode. In these shorter episodes, we'll take a deep dive into all the main characters. We're starting off strong with everyone's favorite dwarf, Varric Tethras. Maybe Varric is your favorite character. Maybe you want to romance him *so* badly. Or maybe, he's just meh to you. Either way, join us as we talk about this prolific writer, spymaster, and talented rogue. Become a patron by joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. We'll even read your review out on the show! Join the Robots Radio discord server here, and interact with us! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can 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: 131 The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2: 135, 159, 160 Mary Kirby. "Let's talk about Varric's chest hair!" The BioWare Forum. Accessed November 19, 2021. "You never told us about the DA3 spoilers you got from David Gaider" . Tumblr. Accessed November 19, 2021. Mary Kirby. https://twitter.com/BioMaryKirby/status/989969540678217729 . Twitter. Accessed November 19, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Des 202138min