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Beleth Lavellan

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Inquisitor, Herald of Andraste

canon:

Dragon Age

age:

pronouns:

she/her

species:

Dalish Elf

height:

5'3

build:

Slender

corporation:

Blindstar

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• Loves talking about elf stuff, especially Dalish elf stuff. Ask her about her cool face tattoos.
• Really likes nature. Find her hanging out around the various Blindstar gardens and nature installations. Possibly discuss trying to get more greenery around Neocephalos?
• Archery practice, maybe? Let's vent frustrations by shooting things with arrows. What's a gun.
• ~~Scheme against our oppressors~~ what who said that
• Talk about uncomfortable religious idolatry with a real false idol!

Has only just arrived and has't built up much of a reputation. She's been shown in the show case to be polite, friendly, and helpful. She was semi-obedient, to a point, and didn't exactly get out of the show room in the first wave, but didn't stick out the full time, either. Is trying to play it cool atm.

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OOC INFORMATION

Player: Ema
Pronouns: She/her
Over 21?: Yes
Contact: PM this journal, or discord @ emathyst.
Invitation: MJ
Triggers: I'd prefer not to play noncon, but I'm totally fine with that being a part of this premise and other people writing it.

IC INFORMATION

Name: Beleth Lavellan
Canon: Dragon Age
Canon point: After the events of Veilguard
Age: 35

PERSONAL INFO

History:

Beleth was born to an elven Dalish Clan as a younger twin, and had a fairly typical Dalish upbringing, being trained as a Hunter. When the Conclave was announced, Beleth volunteered to attend and spy for her clan.

While there, Beleth heard a cry for help and went to investigate. There she found Corypheus, a monstrous Darkspawn, attempting to sacrifice the leader of the Chantry. She moved to intervene, and the events of the Inquisition were put into motion.

The Inquisition.

Beleth's choices during Inquisition.

After the Breach was closed, Beleth went through the events of Tresspasser. There, she confronted Solas and vowed to redeem him. Leery of the dangers of a large standing army but worried about Solas' warnings of danger in the future, she let the Chantry absorb the Inquisition, turning it into a smaller, more manageable task force.

Afterwards, she sent Varric and Harding to try to track down Solas, which would eventually lead to the events of Veilguard. She was not present for most of this, but was kept abreast of the situation and would occasionally offer advice.

While Veilguard was happening, she was combating the Blight that had taken over much of southern Thedas, convincing all the southern world powers to combine forces as they fought for survival.

Showed up with her advisor Morrigan and Dorian at the final battle of Minrathous to help with the fighting. After Rook slayed Elgar'nan and confronted Solas, she was there to try to convince him to turn aside. When he agreed, she wished him well as he departed through the Veil to end the blight.

Temperament: Beleth strives to be found friendly, courteous, and easy to get along with, favoring diplomacy and building relationships. She speaks carefully, and is mindful of her words -- though her thoughts are often sharper than her tongue. She often holds her own counsel, and will judge whether a situation is worth an argument or not before engaging in it. She will share her opinion if she finds it needed, but has no problem keeping it to herself.

She moves carefully and thoughtfully, usually thinking over a move carefully before making it -- and not afraid to scheme and engage in underhanded acts, if she feels it's called for. Rashness is rare for Beleth, and usually only comes as a result of a great emotional upheaval. It's possible to provoke her into haste, but you have to truly try for it.

Beleth is self-sacrificial to a fault, and will always be the first one to offer herself up. Part of her embracing her role as a Herald sent by Andraste was because Beleth knew that both her companions and her army needed something to believe in, and she accepted becoming what they needed, even if it turned her into what amounted to a religious idol. She does what is needed, and becomes who other people need her to be. Her longing for acceptance and desire to aid others has a tendency to override her own sense of self.

Suitability: While Beleth is no stranger to the depersonalization of idolization, it's safe to say that she will probably hate being here. But I'm eager for her to have a chance to be removed from her role as Inquisitor and try to find herself while still having to deal with all of THIS (gestures vaguely). Also maybe give her a chance to scheme if any scheming is happening.

MUNDANE ABILITIES

Skills: Beleth is a skilled archer, having been trained in it since she could hold a bow. She is able to utilize daggers for close combat, though much less proficiently than with a bow. She has knowledge of herblore and can craft potions that both heal and poison others -- though who knows how useful it'll be with the lack of wildlife. If she does get access, she was also trained as a Tempest, and can use alchemical mixtures that wreathe her in flames or frost, useful for attacking and defending. Without access to the various crafting or weaponry that she relies on in combat, Beleth is left with her other skills -- she is a skilled diplomat, and has an easy time making friends and allies. People tend to enjoy being around her, and she does her best to keep them there. She can, incidentally, also be incredibly manipulative, if she deems it necessary.

SUPERNATURAL ABILITIES

Trait #1: The Well of Sorrows
The only supernatural thing Beleth has going on in her life. She drank from a well that was the collective knowledge and way of life of the ancient Elvhenan, her ancestors. It allows her to speak the lost language of Elvhen, gives her certain insights about her ancestors, and will be largely useless in Neocephalos, unless it turns out that ancient Dragon Age elves are behind everything.
Trait #2: n/a
Trait #3: n/a
Weaknesses: As noted in her strengths, a lot of Beleth's battle capabilities rely on crafting and weapons. Without access to them, she has to rely on her social skills. She's not particularly good at going toe to toe with others, and no one would bet on her in hand to hand combat. She is self-sacrificial to a fault, and will ignore her own desires and even personhood.

GAME DATA

Corporation: Brightstar
Recruitment reasoning: As noted elsewhere, Beleth is no stranger to depersonalization through idolatry. She led an Inquisition which was grown partly due to it placing her as the Herald of Andraste, someone who was sent to prove the Maker still cared about his children. Beleth fully embraced this, even despite her own disbelief in the Andrastian religion, because she knew what it meant to others. In the end, she helped the next leader of the Chantry be elected, a close friend who helped cement Beleth as the Herald. Becoming a figure of worship for Neocephalos will be just another day that ends in Y for her.

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World State

2026-05-30T04:47:34Z

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Beleth Lavellan

Once an archer and hunter for clan Lavellan, Beleth attended the conclave as a spy, knowing that the events here would have an impact on the world at large. She had no idea how truthful this would come to be, when she stumbled across a blighted monster attempting to sacrifice a woman, and intervened.

No one romanced

With everything happening to her, death ever present and looming, and the world on her shoulders, Beleth did not pursue nor was she pursued by anyone romantically through Inquisition, and beyond. Whether it was lack of interest, or maybe a feeling that her companions viewed her as more of an idol than a romantic interest, Beleth would never say.

Accepted being Herald

While Beleth's own personal thoughts might not have been quite in line with it, she accepted the title of Herald of Andraste and encouraged others to see her as an agent of divine powers.

Tempest

When it came time to choose a specialization, Beleth became a Tempest, using alchemical mixtures that wreathe her in flames or frost, providing tactical advantages for both attack and defense.

Recruited the Mages

When the time came to choose between the mages and the templars, Beleth went to meet with Fiona, the Grand Enchanter, in order to strike an alliance. After contending with the Venatori Alexius, and allying with Dorian Pavus, Beleth eventually entered into an alliance with the rebel mages.

Nemesis of Samson

In recruiting the mages, Beleth made a fierce enemy of the red Templar leader, a man named Samson. He would eventually be defeated by her hand after she learned about his armor, and used a special enchantment designed to render it useless when they fought.

Celene died

After finding out that Celene set fire to elven alienages and murdered hundreds of elves in order to look stronger to the nobles supporting her, Beleth decided to go ahead and stand by while she was assassinated by her cousin, Grand Duchess Florianne. Beleth swooped in to avenge her, of course, turning her death into a savvy political ploy. Just like the deaths of the elves.

Briala rules through Gaspard

With Celene dead, Gaspard was finally in position to be able to grasp the throne. However, Beleth had ample information that proved that Gaspard had been plotting his own insurrection against Celene, which she provided to the elven ambassador, Briala. With the blackmail and backing of the Inquisition, Briala became Marquise of the Dales, and is the secret power behind the Orlesian throne.

Hawke died

When Beleth, her companions, the Warden, and Hawke, all got trapped in the Fade, they were stopped from their escape by a massive demon. Hawke was the one who fought the demon while the others escaped, leaving them trapped in the Fade.

Wardens stayed

Despite Clarel's machinations, Beleth felt like it would be a poor idea to rob an entire country of their Gray Wardens, whatever they had done. She also recalled that the Wardens and the Dalish had long been allies. Whatever the case, the Wardens remained in Orlais.

Abelas allied

Surprising absolutely no one, Beleth was eager to perform the various rituals for approaching the Well of Sorrows, and upon meeting Abelas and the other sentinels, allied with them in order to stop Corypheus from taking the knowledge within the well.

Drank from the well

Much to the dismay of some of her companions, Beleth, a devout Dalish through and through, was eager to drink from the Well of Sorrow herself, rather than lose yet more Elven knowledge to the machinations of Morrigan.

Leliana is Divine

Beleth has always been fond of Leliana, her spymaster and friend. Seeing that they shared similar views of how changes must be made, to both Thedas and the Chant, Beleth was happy to use the influence of the Inquisition to secure Leliana the position of the Divine.

Saved Clan Lavellan

When Beleth's clan was threatened by the Duke of Wycome, Beleth sprang to action, mobilizing aid to save both her family, and the elves of the Wycome alienage. After much turmoil and careful moves, the Duke laid dead, and Beleth's clan well and alive, integrating with the elves of Wycome, with her Keeper on their council.

Redeemed Solas

Even after the reveal of Solas' true nature and the plans that he is setting into motion, Beleth knew that her friend was not the monster that history claimed Fen'Harel to be. She vowed that she would stop him, for his own good, and would save the Dread Wolf from himself.

Inquisition part of Chantry

Wary of Solas' warnings of future strife, but unwilling to leave the Inquisition a standing army, Beleth consolidated the Inquisition, letting it be incorporated into the Chantry as a much smaller and specialized force, under the heading of Divine Victoria.

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Solavellan House

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The Outside
The house was at one point a regal, classical home, now quite fallen into ruin, and being slowly repaired by
Beleth and Solas. Trees dot around it, and a large tree grows around the bedroom, the roof and wall open to
allow its branches into the room. All around the outside of the house are the beginnings of expertly painted
murals (by Solas' hands), featuring trees, wise wolves, and proud halla.

1. Dining Room / Kitchen

A kitchen and dining room combined, with a wood stove and plenty of cabinets and storage. A large dining table
sits in place of honor in the middle of the room, and off to one side is a smaller table, with two chairs,
should Solas and Beleth chose to have dinner in a smaller and more comfortable fashion.

2. Guest Bathroom

A tidy little half bath, open to any visitors and guests.

3. Storage / Gardening

Where Beleth stores her gardening supplies and whatever else needs a place. There is a gardening bench here,
and lots of boxes and odds and ends.

4. Bedroom

Hung with fairy lights, comfortable and clearly one of the more comfortable and cared for parts of the house,
the bedroom has a lovely big bed in one corner, a large bathtub in another, and the other is reserved for
Beleth's vanity, laden with various make up products, hair oils, and pretty little things that she likes
applying upon herself.

5. Personal Bathroom

This bathroom is mostly reserved for Beleth and Solas, and is a small, but functional room.

6. ???

Huh. Who knows? The door is always magically sealed, and shades drawn over the window. Probably nothing
to worry about.

7. Guest Bedroom

Also referred to as a "Felassan containment zone", this guest bedroom with attached bathroom is largely
only used by Felassan when he gets bored of wandering around in the woods like a wild cat, and comes
to rest there for a bit. However, anyone that the couple is fond of is welcome to use it, should the
need arise, for whatever reason.

8. Library

This room serves as the library and main socializing area. A great deal of shelves are placed around the
room (currently mostly empty, but both of the couple have been working on filling it in). To one side is
a couple of comfortable couches and chairs, meant for socializing whenever the two have guests over.

9. Garden

The Garden is a beautiful area revolving around a small pool, filled with various flowers and plants grown
and cared for by Beleth. This is her domain and she's done small murals along the walls, related to Elvhen
mythology surrounding gardening and potion crafting. Most of the plants are from Thedas, though a few that
she's been introduced to from Caldera are starting to grow as well.

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Beleth Lavellan

Solas romanced

Beleth found herself attracted to the mysterious apostate known as Solas, and the two of them eventually initiated a relationship. After he left her, revelations of his true nature, years of plotting against each other, and a great deal of pining, they were finally reunited, journeying together into the Fade.

Accepted being Herald

While Beleth's own personal thoughts might not have been quite in line with it, she accepted the title of Herald of Andraste and encouraged others to see her as an agent of divine powers.

Tempest

When it came time to choose a specialization, Beleth became a Tempest, using alchemical mixtures that wreathe her in flames or frost, providing tactical advantages for both attack and defense.

Recruited the Mages

Nemesis of Samson

Celene died

Briala rules through Gaspard

Hawke died

Wardens stayed

Abelas allied

Drank from the well

Much to the dismay of her lover, Beleth, a devout Dalish through and through, was eager to drink from the Well of Sorrow herself, rather than lose yet more Elven knowledge to the machinations of Morrigan.

Leliana is Divine

Saved Clan Lavellan

Redeemed Solas

Even after the reveal of Solas' true nature and the plans that he is setting into motion, Beleth knew that her lover was not the monster that history claimed Fen'Harel to be. She vowed that she would stop him, for his own good, and would save the Dread Wolf from himself.

Inquisition part of Chantry

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Beleth Lavellan

We deserve a soft epilogue, my love.

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Beleth Lavellan

name:

Beleth Lavellan

pronouns:

she/her

faction:

blindstar

canon:

dragon age

race:

dalish elf

class:

rogue (archery)

canon point:

after the ending of veilguard

PERSONALITY

Beleth strives to be found friendly, courteous, and easy to get along with. She favors diplomacy and building potential allies, and will try to build and maintain bridges with other people. She often holds her own counsel, and if she doesn't think an argument or a sharp word would be worth the trouble it might cause, she might keep it to herself. Not to say that she's a complete pushover, and isn't afraid to share her opinion if she deems it worth the trouble, but she is a careful speaker and mindful of her words. You never know when someone might be helpful, and if she deems that she wants the person to be an ally, she will observe them and try to discern how best to accomplish that.

You don't lead a successful Inquisition without a little plotting, and Beleth employed a great deal of plotting. Her decisions were made with care, delicacy, and a surprising underhandedness. She let Empress Celene die, because she let the alienage burn, and Beleth put Gaspard on the throne, with Briala to blackmail him into submission. She fully, wholly embraced being the Herald of Andraste -- Not because she believed a word of it, but because she is ever mindful of advantages available to her, and being seen as a religious icon to the religious organization holding the reins was useful. She is a Dalish, with a full and fervent love for her people, and had once considered herself quite religious (though...that didn't age well), and she thought that tying Andraste to a Dalish would be an aid to her people. Maybe people would be less willing to commit atrocities against the Dalish if they knew Andraste was keen on one.

Additionally, she wanted to give other people something to hope for. Every time someone looked at her and asked if she was really sent by the Maker, Beleth saw someone who needed hope, who needed to believe that their god was with them. So, Beleth became what she needed to be, what the people around her needed her to be. Her self-sacrificial nature didn't begin and end with trying to throw a mountain over her and Corypheus--Beleth is a person who will do what is needed, and become who others need her to be. Solas may have been her one selfish indulgence -- one that she can't deny herself, even now.

Appearance

5'3 . purple eyes . dark auburn hair

Lavellan is an average height for a female elf from Thedas, though slightly shorter than a normal human female. Her build is willowy, with long, lean limbs, speed favored over raw power. Her hair is a dark auburn, that looks brown in darker lighting, and redder in direct sun, and stops just above her shoulders, in loose curls that Lavellan spends a great deal of time maintaining, lest they become a messy bird's nest. Her face is delicate, soft and round, with freckles that spread across her cheeks and the bridge of her nose, and she wears carefully applied makeup more often than not. On her face, covering forehead, cheeks, and chin, is a branching green tattoo, recognized by those who would know as the vallaslin of Mythal. Her eyes are a vivid, almost surprising shade of purple, and like all elves, will reflect light in the darkness. Her ears poke out of her hair, long and pointed as is customary for elves, and can have various jewelry in them, should the occasion call for it. Her outfit is normally one designed for both practicality and appearance, to flatter her without giving up too much movement and comfort, and she almost always prefers shades of dark green and brown.

Beleth was born as the younger of twins, to an elf of Clan Lavellan, a Dalish clan within the Free Marches. While her elder brother awakened as a mage and was trained as the clan's Second, Beleth, with no magic to her name, became a Hunter. It was a fairly average upbringing, as Dalish upbringings go, and she likely would have continued to live the life of an ordinary Dalish, had the Conclave not happened. Her Keeper had thought to send her Second to the Conclave to observe the happenings. Knowing her brother's sharp temper and fearing how he would conflict with the shemlen, Beleth begged her Keeper to let her go in his stead. She agreed, and Beleth departed.

While in the Conclave, Beleth heard a cry for help, and went to investigate. There, she found Corypheus, a blighted Magister, trying to sacrifice the leader of the Chantry. She moved to intervene, kicking off the events of The Inquisition.

[BELETH'S WORLD STATE AND DECISIONS]

A year after the Breach was closed, Beleth went through the events of Tresspasser, where she lost her arm, confronted her old friend Solas, and vowed to save him from himself. She ended up letting the Chantry absorb the Inquisition into a smaller military group, wary of both the dangers of a large standing army, and of not having any task force able to handle the coming troubles.

Spoilers for Veilguard

She sent Varric out to find people to track down Solas, which would eventually lead to the events of Veilguard -- though she only had minimal participation in the events, receiving updates while busy combating the blight that had taken over much of southern Thedas. She popped in to occasionally offer advice, and receive advice in turn, until the time came to confront Elgar'nan and Solas--her former god and her former friend. She aided in the fighting alongside her advisor Morrigan, and her former companion Dorian, until it came time to confront Solas.

She, alongside Rook, Morrigan, and a fragment of Mythal, held counsel and a lively debate with Solas, where Beleth forgave Solas for his actions against her, and begged him to end his attempt to sunder the Veil. The four of them together managed to convince him to turn aside from his path, and Beleth wished him well as he stepped into the Fade, vowing to stop the Blight.

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Player
Name: Ema
Contact: Emathyst. @ Discord
Over 18?: Yes
Link to permissions/opt out: Permissions / Opt Out

Character
Name: Inquisitor Beleth Lavellan
Canon: Dragon Age
Canon point: The ending of Veilguard
CRAU?: No
Age: 34
History:
Beleth was born as the younger of twins, to an elf of Clan Lavellan, a Dalish clan within the Free Marches. While her elder brother awakened as a mage and was trained as the clan's Second, Beleth, with no magic to her name, became a Hunter. It was a fairly average upbringing, as Dalish upbringings go, and she likely would have continued to live the life of an ordinary Dalish, had the Conclave not happened. Her Keeper had thought to send her Second to the Conclave to observe the happenings. Knowing her brother's sharp temper and fearing how he would conflict with the shemlen, Beleth begged her Keeper to let her go in his stead. She agreed, and Beleth departed.

While in the Conclave, Beleth heard a cry for help, and went to investigate. There, she found Corypheus, a blighted Magister, trying to sacrifice the leader of the Chantry. She moved to intervene, kicking off the events of The Inquisition. While running the Inquisition, she made the following choices:

Accepted being Herald of Andraste
Recruited the Mages
Briala rules through Gaspard
Hawke was left in the fade, Alistair spared
Grey Wardens rebuilt
Calpernia talked down
Respected the elven rituals at the well of sorrows, allied with its guardians
Drank from the well
Romanced Solas and let him remove her vallaslin

A year after the Breach was closed, Beleth went through the events of Tresspasser, where she lost her arm, confronted her former lover, and vowed to save him from himself. She ended up letting the Chantry absorb the Inquisition into a smaller military group, wary of both the dangers of a large standing army, and of not having any task force able to handle the coming troubles.

**Spoilers for Veilguard**

She sent Varric out to find people to track down Solas, which would eventually lead to the events of Veilguard -- though she only had minimal participation in the events, receiving updates while busy combating the blight that had taken over much of southern Thedas. She popped in to occasionally offer advice, and receive advice in turn, until the time came to confront Elgar'nan and Solas--her former god and her former lover. She aided in the fighting alongside her advisor Morrigan, and her former companion Dorian, until it came time to confront Solas.

She, alongside Rook, Morrigan, and a fragment of Mythal, held counsel and a lively debate with Solas, where Beleth forgave Solas for his actions against her, and begged him to end his attempt to sunder the Veil. The four of them together managed to convince him to turn aside from his path, and he declared that he would take his leave, to atone for his actions. Beleth declared she would leave with him, and the two left into the Fade together.
Personality:
Beleth strives to be found friendly, courteous, and easy to get along with. She favors diplomacy and building potential allies, and will try to build and maintain bridges with other people. She often holds her own counsel, and if she doesn't think an argument or a sharp word would be worth the trouble it might cause, she might keep it to herself. Not to say that she's a complete pushover, and isn't afraid to share her opinion if she deems it worth the trouble, but she is a careful speaker and mindful of her words. You never know when someone might be helpful, and if she deems that she wants the person to be an ally, she will observe them and try to discern how best to accomplish that.

You don't lead a successful Inquisition without a little plotting, and Beleth employed a great deal of plotting. Her decisions were made with care, delicacy, and a surprising underhandedness. She let Empress Celene die, because she let the alienage burn, and Beleth put Gaspard on the throne, with Briala to blackmail him into submission. She fully, wholly embraced being the Herald of Andraste -- Not because she believed a word of it, but because she is ever mindful of advantages available to her, and being seen as a religious icon to the religious organization holding the reins was useful. She is a Dalish, with a full and fervent love for her people, and had once considered herself quite religious (though...that didn't age well), and she thought that tying Andraste to a Dalish would be an aid to her people. Maybe people would be less willing to commit atrocities against the Dalish if they knew Andraste was keen on one.

There is also her loyalty. Her loyalty, once earned, is iron clad, even when the other person might prefer otherwise. She will go to bat for anyone that she considers her people, and the few times she will allow her temper to flash and burn is when one of them is being maligned or put at risk. Solas is a special case to that, of course, as while she wants to defend him, some of the shit he pulls rightly inspires significant anger.
Powers and abilities:
Skilled archer: Beleth has been trained from a young age to wield a bow, and that skill has carried her through the various violences that have occurred throughout her life. She can craft her own bow and arrows, but the Inquisitor doesn't have to do that, of course. She had a powerful, enchanted bow that streaked with lightning as she fired it, but had put her bow aside when she left to reunite with Solas. As thus, the bow was left behind when she was taken from Thedas.
Sabotage Expert: Beleth is skilled at the art of poisons and their application. The type of poison varies with the material used, but they are generally all unpleasant to have injected into your blood stream through a poisoned arrow. Unfortunately, she currently lacks any actual materials to make these poisons, so it's a theoretical knowledge.
Tempest: Beleth's specialization when in the Inquisition was that of a Tempest, skilled at making concoctions that could freeze, burn, or electrify her enemies. Again, she currently lacks the material to create these.
Chosen faction: Dryad
Suitability: Beleth already comes from a world that is high fantasy and low tech -- Gunpowder is a mystery only known to the Qunari, and nonmagical doctors are just testing the balancing of humors. She would suit another world of a similar premise with little issue, and would find any technology beyond her knowledge interesting, probably chalking it up to magic that she simply doesn't understand. She is also well versed in the idea of being given a wide series of strange and esoteric quests that she must complete, especially when saving the world is involved.

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Song List

2018-03-25T00:33:25Z

Public songs
These are songs that Beleth has sung at various parties, and are thus open to public knowledge.

My Warden Love
My love's hair shines copper bright
The sun can not compare
Only his eyes have as much light
None other is as fair

My love is honored in all the land
Yes, he's quite well known
He helped against a Blight to stand
And since then his fame has grown

My love's lips will beguile
Hide the humor in his heart
But take one look at that smile
And his act will fall apart

My love gave me great aid
I gave him a great favor
My undying love was all he bade
A fair trade for a lifesaver

Dearest one, I accept your fee
You'll always have my troth
So that you and all can truly see
I will always fulfill an oath

Fiercest Fighter

He's quiet and quick and his daggers are wicked,
The fiercest fighter of the People
But any who dare to harm one of his own
Learn loyalty can be lethal
Yes, loyalty can be lethal

Oh, fiercest fighter, when will you see
All of the greatness I know you can be
Oh, fiercest fighter, you don't fool me
Kindness lies behind those eyes like the sea

He's bold and as blunt as his daggers are sharp,
But if you and him are friendly,
You will find a singer that has no peer,
A voice that the sweetest bird would envy
Yes, that the sweetest bird would envy

Oh, fiercest fighter, when will you see
All of the greatness I know you can be
Oh, fiercest fighter, you don't fool me
Kindness lies behind those eyes like the sea

Those who don't know him might be forgiven
For only seeing that angry veneer
But trust me when I say that his lips can be found
Kissing away bitter tears,
Oh, he kisses away bitter tears

Oh, fiercest fighter, when will you see
All of the greatness I know you can be
Oh, fiercest fighter, you don't fool me
Kindness lies behind those eyes like the sea

Private Songs

These are songs that Beleth has only sung in private settings, to trusted individuals. It's safe to assume her close CR might've heard it, but you can ask to be sure.

The Woods of Arlathan
[Note: Follows the tune of this song.]

Once there was a maiden elf
Surely Mythal had her favored
Fair as the moon she was
And fairer was her nature

In the woods of Arlathan
In a realm with trees of gold
In the woods of Arlathan
Does her tale unfold

She loved herself a handsome man
So wise and strong and cordial
But alas he was no elf like she
No, this young man was mortal

In the woods of Arlathan
With beauty to make you ache
In the woods of Arlathan
Don't love what death can take

She had herself a brother dear
Who warned her leave him be
For an elf who lives alongside men
Lose their immortality

In the woods of Arlathan
Where pools like mirrors glisten
In the woods of Arlathan
Young love will never listen

She took the man into her bed
Though her brother saw disaster
And as she laid with her love
So eternity did pass her

In the woods of Arlathan
Place of splendor so dreamlike
In the woods of Arlathan
So tragedy did strike

She said her love would ever be
And begged him to ever stay
He said Nay, I have a love at home
with a baby on the way

In the woods of Arlathan
Where nature was an art
In the woods of Arlathan
Laid her broken heart

She wailed how could this be
When she'd given for him her life
He said she was a lady fair
But an elf was not a wife

In the woods of Arlathan
That never had known death
In the woods of Arlathan
They beheld her last breath

Her brother swore in grief and tears
He's killed my sister with his lust
Humans will ever be barred from here
And humans we will ever mistrust

In the woods of Arlathan
Secrets the forest knows
In the woods of Arlathan
Or that's how the story goes

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2018-02-08T23:51:16Z

Gallows Rookery

Andrale
Female
loves (to steal)
hair

Briathos
Male
a master thief,
hoards jewelry

Calmar
Male
personal grudge
against facial hair

Elnora
Female
Beleth's favorite
(and the fattest)

Nomaris
Male
screaming is a
competitive sport

Tanaleth
Female
competes with Nomaris

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2017-12-07T07:50:45Z

Info page App HMD Permissions IC Inbox

Beleth Ashara

CR Chart Scout Office Scout Inbox Visuals code credit

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Beleth's Office

2017-12-07T03:02:53Z

Beleth's Office

Beleth's office is one of the most spacious in the Gallows, only equal to the offices of the other
division heads. The decor is kept relatively subtle--though everywhere it exists, you can see
evidence of her Dalish culture. They are all natural in make, a tapestry of a tall, spindly tree,
a wreath of leafy branches. It's a far more subtle effect than her room, but still undeniable.

There are two bookshelves against one end of the room, one filled with books--mostly of scholarly
make, research on various topics. Whatever Beleth might be able to call upon to fill a gap
in her own knowledge. The other one is filled with files, containing information on various
members of the Inquisition, particularly the Scouting division, and their current tasks and
assignments. However, anyone trying to rummage through will find that all information and
assigned jobs are basic at best, nothing that anyone couldn't learn by spending time in the
Gallows. If Beleth keeps more interesting information on people, it isn't there.

Her desk is large, but of simple make, and more often than not covered in various papers,
all of which are neatly ordered into piles, and it gives off the impression of organized clutter.
But Beleth seems to know where everything is, at least.

There are three chairs in the room, one rests behind the desk, and this is the chair that Beleth
most often can be found occupying, working away at whatever tasks need her attention.
The other two chairs are on the other side, with a little table between them. These chairs are
where Beleth conducts most of her personal meetings with agents of the Inquisition, preferring
not to be separated by a giant desk when trying to deal with people. Though, of course, they can
always be utilized to seat visitors that Beleth would like to keep at an arms length.

The only other point of interest in the office is what appears to be a slightly charred pet bed,
pushed into a corner, with a handful of pet toys around it. Occasionally, this pet bed is occupied
by neither dog nor cat, but what appears to be a miniaturized dragonling, sprawled out and
napping. On days with colder weather, this dragonling will be transferred to hanging
around Beleth, and providing much-needed heat.

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Beleth's Gallows Bedroom

2017-05-03T04:43:52Z

[For imagery] (to evoke the general feel, if not the exact appearance of the room)

Beleth, as Scoutmaster, has the privilege to have one of the nicest, and largest bedrooms in the Gallows. Her windows are generally kept open, and light gauze is draped over them, presumably to discourage bugs from wandering in through the window. The bottom of the drapery is folded up and sewn, to create a little pocket that contains dried and perfumed flowers. Hanging off of them are little threads of beads, both for decoration, and to help keep the drapes weighed down.

There's a sturdy desk, simple but practical, that always seems to have a few papers scattered over it, and some of the trinkets sent to her by her twin--bits of antler, carved wood, simple but unmistakably of Dalish origin. The top of the dresser has been devoted to Beleth's preferred specialty, an alembic and various other tools of potion-making scattered across it.

The brazier does a satisfactory job of lighting and warming the room, and the only other note that could be made of it is that there is a small bowl of fragrant dried herbs next to it. Throwing some of the herbs into the brazier's fire will elicit a similarly fragrant smell wafting around the room--a set up deemed necessary, perhaps, by the potion-making instruments so close by.

The bed is moderately nice, not too ostentatious, but Beleth has allowed herself some luxury when it comes to the piece of furniture that she will spends hours sleeping on. The bedspread is quite pretty, clearly made to Dalish taste, with a large tree embroidered on it, vines wrapping around it.

The last piece of furniture in her room is a bookshelf. There's a decent number of books, mostly history but a few novels are there (and even some romance novels! gasp), but the rest of the shelving space is dedicated to displaying more trinkets, as well as jars of various dried plants, and vials of liquids. None of it is labeled, but it'd probably be a bad idea to experiment with it.

The walls have a couple charcoal sketches--someone from the Ashara clan may be familiar with Sorrel's artwork--and a piece of colorful fabric hanging up, in an effort to add some color to the room.

Overall, the room is fairly peaceful, with a definite feel of nature, and very Dalish. It's clear that Beleth is trying to surround herself with what comforts of home she can, keeping her beloved clan close to her heart.

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The price of a soul

2017-01-29T02:41:00Z

It's a scene straight out of her nightmares, made all the worse by the vividness of reality. The smell of blood everywhere, the sounds of dying men, the crushing pain in her arm as the Venatori brute drags her away from the remnants of the fight. Sheer, wild terror grips her just as surely, sunk into the marrow of her bones, and all she can do is wordlessly shriek as she struggles against her captors. The death throes of prey trapped in the jaws of a wolf.

Then a familiar voice matches her screams with his own, and she turns to see Cade, desperately trying to fight through to her. Seized by this last hope, her struggling intensifies, even as the brute hurries to increase their distance. His name rips from her lips, voice raw as she first calls for him in return, then screams at him to run, when she realizes he's going to be overwhelmed. But he's frenzied, heedless of himself in his bid to save her, and Beleth realizes that she's about to watch him die. Because of her.

If she's lucky, she'll join him soon.

When he finally falls, she doesn't look away. She owes him that much. But the finishing stroke never falls. A few Venatori gather around him, muttering in their foreign tongue, before another picks up his unconscious body and begins to follow her captor.

If they're lucky, maybe they'll just be used as fuel for a (hopefully close by) blood magic ritual.

They aren't lucky. She doesn't know why she bothered.

She's seen the Venatori's main camp in Orlais, but only from a distance. Up close, it's massive, bustling with activity. If you ignore the collars around the necks of half the population, it honestly wouldn't be too different from the Inquisition camp. She tries to memorize the layout, just in case some miracle escape occurs. It won't, but if it did, it'd be embarrassing to not be able to report it.

They're shoved into a small tent in the heart of the camp, and while neither they nor the tent are secured against escape, Beleth makes no moves to take advantage of it. Even if she beat the impossible odds (and luck has been noticeably absent as of late) to make it out of the camp and avoid pursuit, there was Cade to consider. He's still out cold, but she knew that even if he were hale and hearty, he'd never make it. He wasn't exactly a master of stealth.

Instead, Beleth begins to gingerly peel his armor off, inspecting his wounds. She's surprised when she's interrupted by a servant bringing them food, and more surprised when her request for bandages and water is granted. It's something to think over as she cleans and dresses Cade's injuries.

They want something. Something from her, specifically. And they want her to give it to them of her own volition. You don't give food to someone you're going to kill soon, and you definitely don't give them bandages for their companion. She sincerely doubted they would be ransomed, not when a Dalish elf had clearly been the priority. Information from a scout? It didn't seem like them to worry about food and first aid for people about to be put under their harsh interrogation. If she had to guess--which she doesn't, but she hasn't anything better to do--they had some manner of request for her. And Cade, someone willing to die for the slim chance of rescuing her, had presented an opportune insurance of cooperation.

She could kill him. Right now. While he's out cold, just wrap her hands around his neck and let him pass from this world quickly and painlessly, before he gets used against her, before he gets hurt because of her. But even as she contemplates it, he begins to stir. She sighs, and pulls his head into her lap, carefully feeding him as he pulls in and out of consciousness. It would be a kindness, but she's not sure it's a kindness her soul could bear. And even if she removed him from the situation, what of herself? Suicide would be far trickier, and while she doesn't like to think of herself as a coward...she has little desire to face the pain the Imperium could inflict on her.

She deliberates well into the night, and only sleeps once she finally reaches a resolution. It may well come to weigh even heavier on her soul, but it's a price she will endure.

The next day she's taken to a large tent, one with a low table right in the middle. Two Tevinter men sit on cushions on one side, and she is directed to take a cushion on the other. She does so, back straight, steeled with resolve. She's been training for this kind confrontation for years--She doubts that Leliana ever had this situation in mind, but like so much else, training had to be adapted for the realities of this new Thedas.

"Good morning," The larger one speaks first, voice impeccably amicable and polite. He's trained even longer than Beleth. "My name is Atius Marconi, and this is my associate, Maurus Valerio."

Beleth looks from Atius to Maurus, and decides Atius is in charge. "Beleth. It's a pleasure to meet you, ser." She speaks directly to Atius, and knows she was right when Maurus silently fumes. His leader, however, looks pleasantly amused.

"My. What good manners. Always a surprise." What he doesn't say, and what Beleth hears as loudly as if he had shouted it, was for a Dalish. She says nothing, and he continues. "I understand your trip here was...rather rough. Unpleasant, but necessary, I'm afraid. I'm sure that you're curious why we've brought you here?"

"You have a request for me," Her voice matches Atius' calm, her eyes steady but not confrontational. "And I'm willing to listen, if you're prepared to open negotiations."

Atius' eyebrows shoot up, but Maurus speaks first, snapping out, "Negotiations? Do you have any idea what kind of situation you're in--"

She glances at Atius, who looks far more entertained. Had any Dalish attempted to negotiate with him before? Doubtful. Well, she's been a dancing bear before. She'll wear that hat again, if it helps her accomplish her goals. There's a risk in interrupting Maurus, especially when she continues to speak directly to Atius, but she'll have to straddle that thin line of seizing opportunity, without seeming to challenge them.

"The situation is that I have something you want, and you have something I want," She doesn't waver, voice polite but unyielding. Chin up, eyes meeting Atius'. "I believe that it will be mutually beneficial for us to discuss our options so that everyone's desires will be optimally met."

Atius looks like that dancing bear has just burst into an operatic solo. Maurus looks like the bear just ate his mother.

"More and more surprises. Very well," Atius makes a gesture to one of the waiting servants, and Beleth is startled to suddenly find herself being served hot tea right alongside the two men. "What, exactly, are you hoping to negotiate?"

First thing is to get the most obvious out of the way. "I'd like to discuss what it is that you want me to do."

He nods, and even Maurus can't find the request unreasonable. With a glance at his superior, he produces several sheets, which he slides to Beleth. Whatever she had expected to see on that paper, whatever sort of betrayals and horrors, she found herself even more surprised to see the Elvhen script flowing across it. "Tevinter is still interested in uncovering more information about the Arlathan elves. Your ancestors," He adds meaningfully, and it finally dawns on Beleth why a Dalish elf had been singled out to be captured. "But our knowledge of the written language is...somewhat lacking. And Elvhen tends to...meander. It rarely states anything directly, and often references past writings, stories and legends we haven't found yet." He takes a break from lecturing the Dalish elf on the Elvhen language to turn to Atius, so he can make the actual offer.

"We want someone who can understand their meaning more easily. Who knows the stories. Who truly understands the elves who wrote these." He laces his fingers together, smiling warmly at Beleth. "We want you. Not just as a translator, but as a researcher for uncovering so much of the lost knowledge. That is what the Dalish desire, isn't it?"

He's pandering to her. Flattering her, making it sound like some grand, noble undertaking. She isn't fooled. Who knew what that knowledge would be used for, taken away because of Tevinter and returned right back for their shameless perusal. But just because she sees through the glamor doesn't mean that the offer isn't incredibly appealing. No more fighting, no more constant struggle, wondering if today would be her last. Dedicating her time to studying, to discovering and learning. Using the substantial resources of the Tevinter Imperium to uncover information about her ancestors that long been lost. Even if it passed to Tevinter, everything would be filtered through her. She'd know everything they knew. Maybe, some day, she could find a way to share that knowledge with the Dalish as a whole...

If any ever spoke to her again.

"I can do that." She allows them several moments of smug victory before she continues. "The companion I came with. He must be left alive." She takes a sip of her tea, letting them contemplate that. "That is my non-negotiable request. If you want my help, that must be met."

Her expression doesn't waver, but her blood chills when Atius' smile finally drops. He doesn't look angry, but--very serious. Her statement is carefully considered, before he finally speaks. "That is your priority in this? Above all else?"

"Yes."

"Even your own life?"

"Yes."

The silence following this stretches on, and Beleth has to keep a firm grip on the teacup, lest her hands start shaking. This is what it all boils down to. All of her cards--her ideals, her morals, her life--are thrown onto the table. She isn't sure which ones she'll get back.

Finally, after an eon of deliberation, Atius' face breaks into a smile once more. "It's a deal. Welcome to the Venatori, my dear." His hand extends out to her.

Beleth smiles, and takes his hand.

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I will call you home

2016-09-22T03:41:30Z

WHO: Character(s)
WHAT: Summary of content
WHEN: Timing (backdated, covering a span, etc.)
WHERE: Location
NOTES: Content warnings, OOC notes, links to other relevant posts, etc.

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Tel'enfenim, da'len
Irassal ma ghilas
Ma garas mir renan
Ara ma'athlan vhenas
Ara ma'athlan vhenas

Never fear, little one,
Wherever you shall go.
Follow my voice--
I will call you home.
I will call you home.

Clan Ashara currently resides in a small valley nestled into the mountains, that seems idyllic for a Dalish clan. A stream runs through the valley, descending into a waterfall with the steep cliffs on one side, and sheer mountain walls going straight up on two other sides. The only way in and out is through a gap big enough to lead several aravels through. It's a defensible position, safe from any threats.

Except the fade rift that has opened up just a little ways from the gap.

The hunters can handle the demons spewing from it well enough, and there are always a couple stationed there to pick off whatever appears. But it's too dangerous to lead the aravels and noncombatants through, and thus, they are forced to wait.

To compound the issue, there's a village close to where they're currently staying, and while both sides have kept to themselves, neither are pleased with the current situation. They've helped get a message to the Inquisition in hopes that someone will come take care of the problem, and now both are tensely waiting for something to happen to change the situation, for better or worse.

And so the members of Clan Ashara, with their friends in tow, return back to their clan.

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2016-03-23T19:05:25Z

Fade Rift
Arda Marred
Visuals
IC contact
OOC contact

Beleth

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Inventory for Fade Rift

2016-02-08T08:32:53Z

Clothing

One suit of Dalish armor
One set of everyday wear
One rather cheap peasanty dress
Several worn scarves
One purple scarf with elven designs
One purple scarf of Antivan silk
One beautiful gown in purple brocade silk trimmed in white lace. The brocade pattern is notably a floral/leafy motif in silver.

Accessories

One necklace fashioned from decorative gems
A set of golden bracelets
One gold chain bracelet with amethyst

Weapons

One Dalish bow, and quiver with wolf motif
Two basic daggers
Vials of poisons
A few health poultices

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Visualosity

2016-02-06T09:53:33Z

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CR Chart for Fade Rift

2016-01-19T00:41:10Z

clan

No one. I'm all alone, now.

others
	Alan You could say we're birds of a feather.	Alistair There are few friends I value more.	Anders He's always kind when I need kindness.
	Araceli Beautiful, confident, skilled.	Cade Sometimes a mad dog needs a gentle touch.	Cyril I hope that you enjoy the path you've chosen.
	Galadriel A queen all others should aspire to.	Korrin An admirable attitude, and a kind heart.	Merrick I wish you the happiness you deserve.
	Merrill Very sweet, very cute, very dangerous.	Nari Thank you for keeping her safe.	Obi-Wan A tranquil calm that stands firm for good.
	Pel I wonder if I ever really knew you.	Sina I think we're the last sane ones here.	Thranduil I'll try to be worthy of the care you've shown me.

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Letters from home

2015-11-17T02:13:21Z

A series of letters written to Sorrelean Ashara, from his sister (and possibly others),
as she works within the Inquisition.

(Specific for the game Fade Rift)

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