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Moments of Dragon Age by soren_berdichev
Fandoms: Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age II, Dragon Age: Inquisition
07 Jul 2026
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A collection of drabbles, mostly from Reddit. Most (but) of them is about 100 words challenge, which is set to depict a meaningful/momentary/sweet/bitter scene of Dragon Age Thedas. Most of such scenes are not from in-game events, but connected with them one way or another. A few are directly taken from the game but depicted in another way.
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The night Arl Howe attacked Highever, he intended to kill off the entire Cousland line. Fergus escaped on the way to Ostagar. Aedan made it out with Duncan to become a Grey Warden. Elissa escaped the castle thinking she was the only one left. In her grief, Elissa decides to reclaim her family's title. Elissa works to ensure her people will back her as she positions herself to reclaim what was taken. By the time Fergus reunites the surviving siblings ahead of the Landsmeet, Elissa’s claim is already in motion. What remains is the question of generational legitimacy, and Alistair’s name is raised as a possible answer.
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When The Storm Is Through by cuppapai
Fandoms: Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age: Origins
28 Jun 2026
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The possibility of King Cailan setting Queen Anora aside to marry another seems far-fetched and unlikely. But the very rumor of it - especially after Arl Eamon goes to gauge the interest of the Cousland's - gives Loghain all the reason he needs to try to protect his daughter's claim on the throne.
Ella has no interest in marrying Cailan and is furious with Eamon for being obvious enough that Loghain has decided the best solution is to simply kill her. Forced to go into hiding to avoid assassins, Ella leaves her home and family behind to try to find a way out of the mess that has been made of her life. And things would be so much easier if she wasn't stuck with a man she hates as her personal knight.
Alistair only wanted to show Cailan that the Cousland girl wasn't worth risking a civil war over. The first time he meets her, she more than proves what an awful person she is. While he doesn't want her dead, he doesn't want her marrying his brother either. In a misguided attempt to apologize, Arl Eamon makes his knight swear to protect her from Loghain. Alistair takes his orders and his duty seriously and finds himself at the side of a woman he can't stand.
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In the aftermath of the rebellion against Orlais, Bryce Cousland stays in Amaranthine to settle the land disputes alongside Rendon Howe.
A psychological character study exploring the fragile, pre-canon relationship between Bryce Cousland and Rendon Howe.(The original text was written in Japanese, and the author translated it.)
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The Mirror by ryo39
Fandoms: Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age - All Media Types
25 Jun 2026
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While visiting Denerim, Arl Leonas Bryland of Southreach runs into Arl Rendon Howe at The Gnawed Noble Tavern. Over thin, watered-down ale, the two old brothers-in-arms exchange bitter complaints about their troublesome children and political frustrations. Yet beneath the cynical banter, a quiet, melancholic envy surfaces as they look upon the seemingly perfect life of their fellow wartime friend, Bryce Cousland.
A reflective character study exploring the unspoken gaps left by the passage of time, and the heavy burden of living in the shadow of those who have it all.
(The original text was written in Japanese, and the author translated it.)
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To Arl Rendon Howe by ryo39
Fandoms: Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age - All Media Types, Dragon Age (Video Games)
24 Jun 2026
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An open letter to Arl Rendon Howe regarding his logistics, his ambitions, and his absolute lack of foresight.
My Lord, why slaughter the Couslands when you could have simply married Lady Cousland? It makes perfect financial sense. It avoids political backlash. And honestly, your canon reactions to her prove you didn't even want to kill her anyway. Whether you want to wipe out her name (by changing it to Howe) or save on labor costs by firing Seneschal Varel, marriage is the strictly superior choice.
(The original text, written in Japanese, has been translated by the author. A passionate, borderline unhinged meta-rant about why Howe/Cousland should have been canon.)
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Ambition by betty_bae
Fandoms: Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age - All Media Types, Dragon Age (Video Games)
21 May 2026
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Serephena Cousland has lived in two worlds her entire life. She was trained in the ways of Rivain warriors like her mother and the ever challenging game of politics like her father. It's a difficult balance to maintain, especially with marriage and the Blight on the horizon. But when Arl Howe attacks, Nena's life is completely re-ended and now she must attempt to find her place in the world while battling Darkspawn and rebuilding the Grey Wardens.
Alistair has never felt like he belonged anywhere till he joined the Grey Wardens. When he loses them in one fell swoop he forms an immediate bond with the reluctant new girl, Nena. In the midst of their shared grief they find something more. But it's not long before his heritage comes rearing it's ugly head and he's left to navigate a political rebellion and a war.
The story swap's POVs between Nena and Alistair every Chapter. Nena is written as a person of color by a person of color.
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- Part 1 of Fair Maidens
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In Great, Glistening Grey - The True Story of the Fifth Blight by houseofmcallister
Fandoms: Dragon Age: Origins
24 Mar 2026
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Time will tell how we are remembered for our actions in the Blight, of few things I am certain but that is one.
I believe us to have been heroes, but I am sure many others would disagree, they deem us demons in our own right even now.
But we did what we could, saved everyone we could, fought bravely and did our duties.
If or not we are heroes will be decided when they write their own versions of this tale, but I hope in some small way my account will color us in some way truthfully, if not favorably.I seek only to tell the truth of the story of how the Grey Wardens of Ferelden acted in the Blight, this account, this story, is that truth to the best of my abilities.
Within is a story of danger, tragedy, betrayal, romance, joy and sorrow. It is a true story, my story, my sister's. From the fall of Castle Cousland to the defeat of the Archdemon, this is the true story of the Fifth Blight.--
A Dragon Age: Origins novelization featuring my canon Warden and my Dragon Age OC Warden Athras.
Written as I replay the game.
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Sanctuary by Apphrensive
Fandoms: Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age - All Media Types, Dragon Age: Origins
07 Mar 2026
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When Merindah Cousland finds herself lost in dreams, an ally comes to her aid.
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- Part 4 of DA Writing Prompts
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A Study of the Fifth Blight, Vol. One: On the Demise of the Hero of Ferelden by venomblasting
Fandoms: Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age - All Media Types
27 Feb 2026
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Brother Genitivi's writings on the Fifth Blight remain scrutinized by his own personal involvement, or alleged personal involvement, but the story of the Fifth Blight must be compiled and studied for Ages to come. All in Thedas felt the shaking of the very heavens when Larkin Cousland, the Hero of Ferelden, struck his sword into Urthemiel's neck, and perished. In this compendium, letters, journals, and personal accounts from the young Cousland's compatriots will be published in this first volume of our study.
—From A Study of the Fifth Blight, by Sister Petrine, Chantry scholar
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The Ballad of the Queen of Fereldan by Torn_to_be_born_again
Fandoms: Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age - All Media Types, Dragon Age: Origins
25 Feb 2026
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The new version of my Origins AU novel
What if the second Cousland child was more involved in the life of Cailan? What if King Maric gave her a task from a very young age?
Cirilla Cousland was born to be the shadow of Fereldan's throne. The left hand of the young prince. When he took the throne Cailan released her from her service, and let her finally experience life on her own terms. But now with darkspawn flooding the Kocari wilds, Ciri's peaceful life is destroyed and she is forced to take up arms to save her home.
This is the Ballad of Fereldan's Greatest Queen.
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TBotQoF*DISCONTINUED* by Torn_to_be_born_again
Fandoms: Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age - All Media Types, Dragon Age: Origins
24 Feb 2026
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A novelization of my favorite playthrough with many liberties taken with the source material. This is my first posted work so be gentle :).
The youngest Cousland child had an ulterior function to fill within the Kings court, a protector of the prince that none would suspect. Enemies would evade guards and soldiers, even other noble and royal men. But who would suspect a young Teyrna withing the young prince's inner circle of being a threat to all who wished the boy harm? The Divine traditionally had a left hand, why not the heir to the Ferelden throne. Cirilla Cousland was once the shadow of Ferelden's throne until she was released from her service three years ago. Now a blight threatens the wilds of Ferelden's south.
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Oath to Cousland by orphan_account
Fandoms: Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age: Origins
24 Feb 2026
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The smoke beat down hard unto Castle Cousland. Fire around every third corner, Howe's men anywhere else. Screams of any kind shot through the halls, then being silenced by blades or arrows, the drawing of blood.
Castle Cousland was under attack, and Valerie had limited time to get out.
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Dragon age origins but with the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program by Sylvie_fics
Fandoms: Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age
05 Feb 2026
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its dragon age but the dare program exists
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- 1,244
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To Holding Fast by Faewild_creations
Fandoms: Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age - All Media Types, Dragon Age: Origins
22 Jan 2026
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On a night spent in the tavern, Sacha Cousland is reminded of a smaller fear, of once upon a time.
As she sits with her companions she remembers her father and the softness of his voice. -
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Was true love warm and comforting instead of cold disappointment and never-ending anxiety?
"Must be…" Abigail mumbled to herself, "I wish Alistair had felt like this." She held her hands up to the milky black sky, the stars illuminating past dreams and wishes of hers. The warden could barely see past her hands in the dark, despite the fire snapping and crackling consistently. That ever mechanical flame, flickering in and out of reality, always brought her comfort.
Shout out to my friends on Discord for giving me these ideas for my beloved Abigail Cousland. Diane Cousland and Thace Mahariel do not belong to me.
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- Part 4 of Cousland Chronicles
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Dragon Age Origins Oneshots by Angelpuns
Fandoms: Dragon Age - All Media Types, Dragon Age: Origins
31 Dec 2025
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Dragon Age oneshots that take place in the Dragon Age Origins timeline...sort of.
Most of these are just fics about my character, who takes the place of the Male Cousland in the game. Most of them are moments from his childhood, or just moments I elaborated on from the ttrpg version of DAO :)
There are mentions of other characters from the game as well as characters made by my dear friends <3
I just have written so much for these characters that I wanted a chance to share some of the stuff I've been working on.
This work has somewhat spoilers for Dragon Age: Origins, but again, it's not all entirely lore/game accurate.
Tags will be updated with each upload!Series
- Part 3 of Dragon Age Fics
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- English
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- 42,174
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Traiterous Tethers by SweetSoubrette
Fandoms: Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age - All Media Types
30 Dec 2025
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The Couslands are second only to the King, so Celia has been told. The Couslands hold their duty before all else, so Celia has been drilled. The Couslands and the Howes have incredibly deep ties, no one else truly knows how deep but Celia.
This fic takes place before and during Dragon Age: Origins. It builds on the motivations and machinations of Arl Rendon Howe, and his involvement with Teryn Couslands youngest daughter.
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Precipice of Change by TwilightsInferno
Fandoms: Dragon Age - All Media Types, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age (Video Games)
17 Oct 2025
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A harrowing night at Cousland Castle finds Aedan recalling memories as his life up to this point hangs in the balance. Oriana has gone into labor
A prequel for a very important night in Aedan’s life
Reading the rest of the series is not necessary to follow this one!
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- Part 7 of Dragon Age Series: The Collection
- Part 2 of Dragon Age: Prequels
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The Dangerous Games We Play by ChaosEnchanted
Fandoms: Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age (Video Games)
14 Oct 2025
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A Dragon Age Origins Awakening AU where Ser Roland Gilmore (Rory) is alive and married to my Warden Briala Cousland after fighting alongside her during the fifth blight. This story is based off the content from the Ser Gilmore NPC mod for Awakenings. (I’m sticking with Rory as his nickname, so please don’t come for me that just what it says in the mod).
Nathaniel has always had a soft spot for the Cousland girl. Even during their brief time together when his father brought him to Highever castle before he was sent off to squire in the Free Marches. But Briala, now a hero of the fifth blight and Warden Commander of Ferelden's Grey Wardens, is married to her now fellow Grey Warden, Roland Gilmore. But what happens when Nathaniel's feelings for Briala get in the way? Will the pair indulge him, or is there something more at play to this game?