Tales From Thedas: Dragon Age One Shots

Morrigan's Journal

9:32 Dragon, Cloudreach

The ritual was a success. My friend and Grey Warden, Alex Cousland lives. Together with the elf, Zevran, and the soon to be crowned King of Ferelden, Alistair Theirin, defeated the Archdemon in a great battle atop the battlements of the Keep.

Amidst the revelry and celebration which greeted us as we departed the castle, I slipped away through the crowd.

I had made plans prior to the battle. Though I was uncertain my friend would agree to lie with me given his affection for the elf, I placed all of my worldly possessions in a satchel outside the city. I was pleased when Alex chose life and though I regret my deception I am happy to know he lives because of it.

It took me almost a month to make my way across Thedas back to the Kokari Wilds and mother's hut. I wished to see the blight's destruction of the area with my own eyes.

Imagine my surprise when I arrived to find Flemeth's home largely untouched. The lack of destruction or any evidence indicative of a battle confirmed my suspicions Alex did not slay my mother as he claimed. I did however, find evidence of magical warding surrounding the building, but could not determine what spells she used to protect the area. Nor could I find any reference in her grimoire to what spell might keep a blight from finding a place.

I find this knowledge unsettling. The more I learn about my mother, the more I realize I know little. What is she? Is is a question which weighs most heavily on my mind. Did she know what I planned when she sent me with the Wardens? Or did she plant the idea within me to ensure her plans would be carried out?

It is not a pleasant notion to think my mind and my plans are not my own. What could she possibly want with me and my child? Does she intend to take possession of my unborn child to extend her life? Or does she covet the Old God soul the child houses within?

It is these thoughts and more which plague my days and haunt my dreams. I must leave this place soon. I cannot continue like this and Flemeth is determined to corner me.

9:32 Dragon, Firstfall

I stayed in the Wilds too long and mother almost caught me. From there I fled to the Brecillian Forest and stayed for a time with the elves. They did not trust me all that much and I was forced to move on once more. I dare not linger too long in any one place, but as Kieran grows we must find somewhere to remain for a time.

I have spent this past year studying Ancient Elven history and it has led me to seek more on the early Tevinter's. There is a reference in both ancient texts regarding how the elves communicated prior to their destruction. The mages of Tevinter make reference to something called Eluvian, though the language used makes translation difficult. Ancient Tevene is not a language anyone can make sense of, though evidence of this strange word exists in elven records so there must be something to it. I will have to intensify my search.

9:33 Dragon, Wintermarch

News travels slowly but I have heard of a most strange development. Rumours of talking darkspawn who continue to roam Ferelden and an attack on Vigil's Keep in the North close to Amaranthine. These things are most disturbing if true and has made my travels and effort to learn more about Eluvians most difficult.

Kieran fares well and I have not felt Flemeth's presence in some time. I've no idea why not. Perhaps she is as disturbed by the rumours of talking darkspawn as much as I.

9:33 Dragon, Bloomingtide

Talking darkspawn indeed. I managed to meet with someone who claims an an eye-witness account of the events in Amaranthine. If it's to be believed, then I must make haste to discover the truth about these Eluvians. I've heard of a Dalish clan travelling the eastern coast. Kieran and I will leave here in two days.