Trace Cousland

"Someone's gonna fall, and it sure won't be me!"

Trace Cousland (Born 9:01 Dragon) was the youngest child of the Cousland's of Highever. He is a potential, although unwilling, Hero Of Ferelden in an alternate universe. In Azalia Aeducan's universe, he cowardly flees Castle Cousland and hides in the wilds whilst his paranoia festers.

## Overview

### **Physical Appearance**

Bearing a strong resemblance to his Mother Eleanor Cousland, Trace has more eleongated features. In more casual settings, such as dinner parties, he will let his hair run loose from his more practical ponytail. Generally, Trace would have a more unassuming appearance if not for his bard flair and pink tattoo. He is not particularly tall or stocky and can easily blend into the background.

In the wilds, Trace is unwashed and covered in various elements of nature in his attempt to hide.

### **Personality**

Upon first meeting Trace, he will treat a person as though they have been friends for an age. This is often uncomforable for others and results in their surprise. This extends into Trace's asking of inappropriate questions. Delving into taboo and personal subjects is something that he is infamous for.

As the younger sibling, Trace does not appear to hold as much responsibility as his brother, or care about doing so. Without any lust for power, he can be seen on the side lines at every occasion: watching the innerworkings of his aquaintances. Suspicious and the first to give up, Trace is an excellent critic.

Whilst he was previously a devout Adrastian, Trace (after the events of the Human Noble Origin) later despises everything to do with the Maker and the Chantry. Showing support towards these will result in spite from Trace.

### **Talents and Skills**

* Singing
* Reading
* Critique
* Animal Handling

## **Biography**

As a noble, Trace Cousland took a backseat in comparison to his brother, Fergus Cousland. He was an avid reader and could often be found within the Castle libary. A tad inappropriate, Trace would often ask difficult questions of strangers, such as elves about their feelings towards humans. This followed into his choice of book subjects which shocked his friend Dairren.

From the sidelines, Trace grew to be an observant individual. He enjoyed learning about the hidden scandals of his fellow nobles, whilst often being the subject of scolding conversation himself. Known as quite the party boy, Trace even once snuck off to a Denerim fun fair and returned home with a pink face tattoo. He held many relationships with men, which due to his status only remained casual at the advice of his family. Political marriages were a future that Trace expected to have for himself.

### Hero Of Ferelden

Trace showed little interest in the Grey Wardens when Duncan visited Castle Cousland. He believed them to be washed up warriors, with little modern relevance. When conscripted into the Grey Wardens by Duncan, he strongly objects. In his eyes, he was kidnapped by the order and regularly references just up and leaving Ferelden. Trace does not show respect to the Grey Warden order that he is a part of. However, he values helping the ordinary people of Ferelden as a noble.

Throughout the events of the game, Trace becomes increasingly antagonistic towards the Chantry and the Maker. He was unable to use the Litany of Adralla against Uldred whilst incapacitated during the events of Broken Circle. The Right of Annulment being enacted upon the circle increased his Chantry (and Alistair) hatred even further. Unfortunately, Trace lost the ability to use the Circle Mages to aid Connor at Redcliffe. Resultantly, Lady Isolde was sacrificed at Redcliffe castle. Trace's Chantry loathing climaxes upon the tainting of Andraste's Sacred Ashes and the deaths of Leliana and Wynne. Regardless, he successfully rallies the troops of Redcliffe and negotiates peace between the Dalish and Werewolves of the Brecilian Forest.

As prince-consort, Trace maintains his relationship with Zevran. He is close friends with Anora and tries to help Ferelden from afar in a ruling position. Killing Howe and witnessing Loghain's sacrifice to kill the Archdemon has allowed him to let go of much of the hate and paranoia stewing inside himself.

### **Non Warden Universe**

Using his stealth talents as a rogue, Trace escapes Castle Cousland during Howe's attack in the events of Dragon Age: Origins. Without a set path, Trace hides in the wilderness and grows into a paranoid madman.

## **Miscellaneous**

### **Family**

Fearchar Mac Eanraig *(maternal grandfather)*
Bryce Cousland *(father)*
Eleanor Cousland *(mother)*
Fergus Cousland *(brother)*
Oriana Cousland *(sister-in-law)*
Oren Cousland *(nephew)*

### **Trivia**

* Trace uses the Violent (Medium) voice type.
* In his old design, Trace had a pink butterfly tattoo on his forehead.
* He will very quickly get a five-o-clock shadow after shaving.
* IDs: Greyromantic, Polyamorous, Demisexual

## **Gallery**

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