Aleine Lavellan

Aleine at the Winter Palace, 9:44 Dragon

*"Sweet talker."*

Aleine (*ah-LAY-nah*) Lavellan is the former First of Clan Lavellan, and the leader of the modern Inquisition.

## Overview

### **Physical Appearance**

Aleine stands about 5'4" tall. She has red hair that she wears in a layered, side-parted bob. Her skin is pale and heavily freckled. She has two large scars on her face: one through her right brow, the other along her left jawline. Her hips are slightly larger than her chest, but her shoulders are broad and her arms and legs are both leanly muscled.

Her *vallaslin* (which honors Mythal) is a similar shade of green as her eyes. The lines on her cheeks are mirrored on her pelvis. She also has a burn scar on her inner right thigh (accidentally self-inflicted when she was young).

### **Talents and Skills**

Due to growing up in the nomadic Dalish lifestyle, Aleine is handy with many mundane skills like cooking, sewing, and braiding/weaving. She has extensive knowledge of the flora and fauna of Ferelden and the Free Marches.

She also has a strong ear for languages; Clan Lavellan teaches children to read by singing, and thus its members both have a lyrical quality to their own speech and readily pick up other languages by following the cadence of their patterns.

## **Relationships**

**Cassandra:**

**Varric:** Aleine and Varric have an almost sibling-like relationship; Varric thinks she’s kind of weird, but he’s spent most of his adult life surrounded by weird, so it doesn’t phase him much, plus she reminds him a bit of Merrill (in the “fish out of water” way, not because they’re both Dalish… at least, he doesn’t *think* it’s because of that). His nickname for her is “Firefly”.

**Solas:** When Aleine was young, she developed a crush on one of the lead hunters in her clan. He was already an adult, but he never talked down to her, was always kind, and answered her ceaseless questions. Solas reminded her very much of this man from the start; after spending almost all her free time with him, her feelings grew from companionship and friendship to attraction.

The kiss in the Fade was delightful. The kiss on her balcony was amazing. What made her truly fall in love was dancing with him at Halamshiral, just the two of them, alone together.

**Dorian:** Dorian is Aleine's best friend, the one she can always turn to, the one who has been there for her from the first moment they met. They were fire-forged friends, surviving being thrown forward in time together.

## **Miscellaneous**

In ancient Elvhen, the name "*Aleine*" means "*laughter*"; when her mother found out she was pregnant, she laughed with joy, and that was also how Aleine came into the world.

Her childhood nickname, "*Da'shath*" (shortened from "*Da'shath'mir'blar*", "little feather flower"), means "dandelion". She always seemed to drift about with the breeze, turning whichever way her interests led her.

* *Likes:* flowers, animals, reading
* *Dislikes/Fears:*  spiders
* *Strengths:* negotiation, leadership
* *Weaknesses:* prone to overthinking, insecure
* *Face Claim:* Milana Vayntrub

### **Tarot Cards**

* **Beginning of Game: Page of Cups (Upright)**
	+ *“[T]rust your intuition and be open to the multitude of intuitive messages coming your way. Look for synchronicities and signs from nature that will guide you on your path. They may come from unexpected places, or they may not even make sense to your rational mind; be open to the possibility and ready to discover new aspects of yourself.”*
* **Romance: Ace of Cups (Upright)**
	+ *“[L]ove and compassion are pouring through you. You are a vessel for deep, spiritual love from the Universe, and you can’t help but let that love flow through you and into the world. You receive love, you give love, you ARE love. Your heart overflows. […] At this point in your life, you are comfortable with who you are and happily express this part of yourself to others. […Y]ou are so glad to have met someone with whom you can share a special connection.”*
* **Post-Game: Four of Swords (Upright)**
	+ *“A sign that you can stop worrying, put down your defenses and take a breather from the chaos around you. For the moment there is a truce and you can catch your breath without being attacked again. However, bear in mind that a truce and peace are not the same thing. […C]hallenges will return to your life as soon as you are ready to face them, so make the most of the stillness and quiet you have earned.”*
* **Post-Trespasser: The Hermit (Upright)**
	+ *“[R]etreat into your private world and experience a deep sense of seclusion and introspection. You know that you need to take this journey alone or with a small, intimate group of spiritually minded people. When you allow yourself to tune in to your inner, guiding light, you will hear the answers you need and grow wise beyond your years. Find your light, shine it on your soul and create your unique path. You will see what lies ahead of you – not miles upon miles, but enough to know where to step next. From there, take one step at a time.”*
* **Alternate Post-Trespasser: Two of Swords (Reversed)**
	+ *“You are caught between a rock and a hard place, and you are finding it incredibly difficult to make a decision about what to do. You are struggling to see what the right choice is, as either option will lead to negative consequences. [...] You may be trying to play the peacemaker, but in doing this you are just confusing yourself and creating more tension.”*

## **Links**

### Reddit Headcanon Threads:

1. TVTROPES
2. What did you name your Inquisitor, and who did you pair them with?
3. Tarot cards
4. If Varric gave your Inquisitor a nickname...
5. What vallaslin did you choose?
6. What does your character smell like?
7. Is your character literate?
8. Outside of combat ability, what skills or talents does your character possess?
9. Gear for RP purposes
10. What do you name your weapons and armor?
11. How did your OC get together with their LI? Did they court? Did sex come first and feelings later? What would a first date with your OC be like?
12. NSFW Week
13. If your OC were to attend a modern university, what would they study?
14. What Hogwarts house would they be sorted into?
15. Are there any significant cultural differences between your character and their love interest?
16. What's your weirdest headcanon?
17. Who is your character's most petty nemesis?
18. Who is your OC's ride-or-die friend? The non-LI person who would be with them 'til the end?
19. What companion did your characters hate?
20. What is your Warden/Hawke/Inquisitor's greatest fear?
21. What is your OC's worst trait?
22. How did your OC feel about everyone singing "The Dawn Will Come"?
23. Does your character have any physical insecurities, such as their height, the shape of their nose, any unsightly scars? Were they ever a particularly big deal? Have their feelings about those insecurities changed over time?

### Reddit Writing Prompt Threads:

1. Time Travel
2. An excerpt from the Randy Dowager Quarterly, inspired by the Inquisition
3. Wicked Eyes, Wicked Hearts: the moments after

### Non-Reddit links (AO3, DeviantArt, Tumblr):

• tumblr tag

• imgur album

## **Gallery**

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