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CHARACTER
Character Name: Leliana { Sister Nightingale }
Character Age: 29
Canon: Dragon Age
Canon Point: Inquisition ( Post-game pre-dlc )
~~World Description:~~
History: leliana @ wikia

WORLD STATE.
ORIGINS.
joining the grey wardens. An human mage ( Solana Amell ) is recruited by Duncan to join the Grey Warden's after an incident happens at the Circle of Magi.
broken circle. The mages were saved and joined the final fight.
the arl of redcliffe. Jowan is freed and told not to do any more damage. The Warden made a deal with the demon in a trade for its life, learning blood magic. Connor was saved.
nature of the beast. Peace was obtained between the elves and the werewolves and the curse was broken.
the urn of sacred ashes. The Warden defiled the Urn of Sacred Ashes and Leliana died defending it.
( Not of Leliana's Knowledge )
a paragon of her kind. Harrowmont was supported for king. Branka was killed and the Anvil of the Void was destroyed. The dwarves and the Legion of the Dead joined the final fight.
the landsmeet. Loghain was killed at the Landsmeet + Alistair became King.
the battle of denerim. Alistair took part in the ritual with Morrigan and killed the Archdemon.
Leliana was later revived in the Temple of Sacred Ashes but does not know how.

DRAGON AGE 2.
prologue. Marian Hawke, an apostate mage, flees Lothering with her family during the Fifth Blight. On the way to Kirkwall her sister, Bethany, is killed.
act one. When Hawke goes on the Deep Roads Expedition she leaves Carver behind in Kirkwall, who becomes recruited into the Templars.
act two. Hawke kills the Arishok and is named Champion of Kirkwall. Hawke romances Fenris.
act three. Hawke sides with the mages, though allows Anders to lives.

INQUISITION.
the wrath of heaven. An elven woman ( Ellana Lavellan ) was discovered at the Temple of Sacred Ashes. She would later be named Inquisitor.
the threat remains. In Val Royeaux the Inquisitor denied being chosen by Andraste, stating she was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.
in hushed whispers. With the invitation from the mages the Inquisition travels to Redcliffe, allying with the mages. Leliana learns of what happened, and her fate, in the possible future.
in your heart shall burn. The Inquisitor closed the breach and defends Haven against Corypheus before retreating, making their way to Skyhold.
from the ashes. The Inquisition learns that Hawke still lives, and that Varric had lied. With Hawke's information they set out to find the missing Wardens.
wicked eyes and wicked hearts. Celene rules alone, Florianne's crimes were exposed. Celene and Briala reconciled.
here lies the abyss. Stroud was revealed as Hawke's Warden contact. Stroud and Hawke accompanied the Inquisitor and were pulled into the Fade. Stroud remained in the Fade and the Wardens joined the Inquisition. Hawke joined the Wardens at Weisshaupt and Leliana learned of their involvement in the Divine's death.
what pride had wrought. The Inquisitor completed the elven rituatals. Allied with the Sentinels and convinced Abelas to relent. Morrigan drank from the Well of Sorrows.
the final piece. Morrigan chased Kieran through the eluvian. Flemeth removes the Old God soul from Kieran. Morrigan tells the Inquisitor that she knows how to match the red lyrium dragon's power.
doom upon all the world. Corypheus was defeated.

Personality:

The first thing one may notice about Leliana is her faith. As a former lay sister of the Chantry Leliana has a strong belief in the Maker and Andraste. Once Leliana had a dream - a vision that she believed came from the Maker himself. In this vision Leliana had been chosen by the Maker. Though it led Leliana to being an outcast in the Chantry it didn't stop her passion or faith, instead leading her to aid the Grey Wardens - and future Hero of Ferelden - in their quest to stop the Blight. Although later matters have caused Leliana's faith to shake somewhat, with the death of Divine Justinia hitting her hard and making her question the Maker's wishes, Leliana still believes in the Maker and Andraste, still praying to him for guidance and answers.

Leliana's lifestyle and early training have changed Leliana, something that Leliana doesn't see until later in her life. Though some parts of Leliana have remained unchanged, though perhaps now hidden under her new sensibilities, Leliana is no longer the same person she was as a girl. Leliana knows death all too well, and it is something that has shaped her in life. Hit hard first by her mother's death, and then later by Divine Justinia's, shows how Leliana cares for others. When Leliana's agents are lost in the fight, and Haven and its people are later lost due to Corypheus's hand, Leliana believes that the outcome could have been different if she'd acted differently. Leliana chides herself for caring for her people too much, though had Leliana not cared more may have died still - and Haven still may not have been saved. Leliana's caring, despite how dispassionate bards are trained to be, leaves her with a heavy weight on her shoulders, and in her heart - with Leliana questioning her own decisions, and her faith, when something goes wrong.

Her lifestyle also gives Leliana a quieter, wary edge. As a spy, and assassin, Leliana is accustomed to sneaking in the shadows - a quiet creep upon her foes. Leliana is also quiet in her personal matters, keeping her life and thoughts close to her heart. Leliana knows that the wrong person knowing her - or her weaknesses - could result in an attack against her, given how many enemies she has accumulated. Leliana's past, particularly the betrayal by Marjolaine (and the Warden, if killed by them) provides Leliana with additional reasons to keep her life quiet - to protect herself from further pain or betrayal. Leliana is not completely alone, however. Josephine Montilyet - Ambassador for the Inquisition - is a close friend to Leliana, as is Cassandra. The Inquisitor (as the Warden did) can also become a friend, and confidante, to Leliana, learning of her past - her hopes, loves, and taking on a personal request for her.

Though Leliana is quiet, and somewhat cautious, she still retains a curious and joyful streak to her. As a girl, and even as companion to the Hero of Ferelden, Leliana was fond of stories and history. Bethany Hawke spoke of Leliana and her stories, remarking that she enjoyed listening to Leliana. As a companion to the Hero Leliana was filled with hope - hope that they could rid the world of this evil, the Blight and archdemon, and return hope to the world. Leliana would often tell stories from history, facts that she knew of places, or remark on a place with a wondrous gaze in her eyes. Though time has cautioned Leliana more, and made her demeanour more somber than joyful, Leliana is still full of hope and a love of stories. When telling a story of her past, of an adventure with the Hero, Leliana does so with pleasure, and a smile to her voice. Regaling the listener as only a bard can, but also reliving that moment herself. There are also still things that Leliana hopes to do and looks forward to doing, showing that her hope has not been entirely quashed by their darkened world. Leliana hopes (if romanced by the Warden) to return to her love one day, and live somewhere quietly, and also places a great deal of faith in the Inquisitor - hoping that they are the solution that everyone needs. Leliana has also been known to enjoy peace and quiet, and the safety that they represent - something that she no doubt hopes will occur once all tensions have subsided. Another of Leliana's loves is that of nugs. If gifted to her Leliana keeps one as a pet, gaining more in the future and later (during Trespasser) beginning to breed them.

Leliana is also known for her ruthless nature, and is considered the "sinister" agent of the Divine. Where Josephine's words or Cassandra's military tactics may fail Leliana is waiting in the shadows with a third option - the least pleasant option, and one often unable to be stopped. Although Leliana acknowledges that assassination is a terrible business that brings her no joy there is also little choice that they have by that point, and sometimes it is the necessary option - to stop a threat with as little notice as possible. She is noted for her brilliant mind, aiding her in her tactics, plotting and spying, though a weakness to Leliana's view on life - her weariness, and possibly training - is that she has begun to see life as a game of tactics. This is a marked change in the ten years between the Fifth Blight and the reconstitution of the Inquisition. Where originally Leliana was hopeful and more disagreeable to murder ten years of events - a lot of struggle, and war - have hardened Leliana's heart, making her cautious, and quicker to act with her blade than she would have done before. Although Leliana can be talked out of some assassinations, with the Inquisitor working to soften her heart to the world again, it doesn't completely shift how Leliana acts. Even as Divine Leliana acts with ruthless force, advising unity among the Chantry (using only words, if softened) whilst disbanding the Circle of Magi, allowing mages to govern themselves.

Whilst Leliana may be ruthless herself it's always in the persuit of good - of making the world better, or fixing the evil that is currently plaguing it. Though she is trained as a bard Leliana cannot stand for evil, using her skills to instead help others rather than cause more trouble. Whilst Leliana may give the order to assassinate someone, or kill them herself, it isn't on a whim and is often well thought out, and an action that is only taken as punishment of crime (e.g. traitors) or preventative measures (e.g. other assassinations). Leliana generally is a friendly and pleasant woman, even if she hides herself, her past, and most details about herself behind highly guarded walls. If Leliana trusts you she does so implicitly, and you are able to see more of her than the rest of the world does.

Inventory:

Abilities:

BARD.

1

SPYMASTER.

ROGUE.

Flaws:

Leliana is a highly cunning and ruthless individual, where if hardened will resort to striking first with her blade or commands rather than giving someone a chance. When surrounded by enemies that may strike at any time Leliana prides herself on being prepared and able to strike first, able to stay alive even if her constant awareness for danger leaves her a little paranoid. Leliana's belief in her faith - in the Chantry and her beliefs can also be a downfall for Leliana, with her seeming foolish to others. After the death of the Divine Leliana's faith appears to detrimental to her, with her verbally aggressive towards the Inquisitor when they speak to her and even beginning to doubt her own abilities and faith, wondering if it is even worth it when such disasters still occur. Leliana also very much cares about her people, shown both when Divine Justinia is killed and later when the attack on Haven sees many people (including her spies) killed. Leliana begins to believe that caring about others is a weakness, and believes that she is weak for doing so - when not caring, and perhaps acting differently may have saved them. It wouldn't have, but it causes Leliana doubts - and is part of the Inquisitor's choice in whether she becomes softened or remains hardened.
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