Katarina Cousland (drbonesmctwerk)

## Katarina Cousland

Queen Katarina Cousland-Theirin (made with Elven Portrait maker at AzaleaDolls)

"Nan's head exploded and the dog ate the servants."

## Overview

### **Physical Appearance**

Katarina is a human woman of average height and muscular but feminine build. She has green eyes and black hair that reaches to her back that she normally wears in a simple ponytail.

### **Personality**

Katarina has her mother's intelligence and her father's wit. She is somewhat introverted and quiet, but more than a little headstrong. Takes charge when she sees the need.

### **Talents and Skills**

Dual-weaponry, lockpicking, animal handling, leadership, interpersonal relationships.

## Biography

### **History**

Grew up comfortable, but taught to be humble. Parents made sure their children treated all, nobles and servants alike, with respect and hospitality.

### **In-game**

#### **Betrayal by Arl Rendon Howe**

House Cousland was attacked and taken over by Arl Rendon Howe while Katarina's brother and the majority of the family guard was away. With the help of Duncan, Katarina was the only survivor of the assault.

#### **Warden Initiation and Ostagar**

As the only surviving recruit of the Grey Wardens, Katarina accompanied Alistair to the tower of Ishal. When Teryn Loghain quit the field, leaving the king and the wardens to die, Katarina and Alistair were the only survivors with the help of Flemeth. After recovering at hers and Morrigan's home, the pair set out to collect allies to unite Ferelden against Loghain and to defend against the blight.

#### **Major Decisions**

* **Saved the circle**. Using the Litany of Adralla, Katarina and her allies were able to defeat Uldred, save most of the circle mages, and restore order.
* **Convinced Zathrian to end the curse**. Katarina persuaded Zathrian to see the hate in his heart had outgrown his vengeance, and had the werewolves restored to their human selves.
* **Placed Bhelen on Orzammar's throne**. Though she disliked the scheming nature of the prince, Katarina chose Bhelen over Harrowmont as the better leader for Orzammar's future.
* **Saved Connor and Isolde from the demon**. With help from the circle and Jowan, both Connor and Isolde survived the demon that preyed on Connor's mind.
* **Defeated the high dragon and preserved the ashes at the Temple**.
* **Placed Alistair on Ferelden's throne**. After allowing Alistair to duel and execute Teryn Loghain, Katarina persuaded the Landsmeet to chose Alistair as heir to the crown. Alistair asked her to be his queen, and she would rule beside him.
* **Convinced Alistair to participate in Morrigan's Ritual**. In an effort to save her beloved's life, Katarina persuaded Alistair to lay with Morrigan to produce a child with the Old God's soul.

#### **Outcome of the Fifth Blight**

Following the defeat of the archdemon, Katarina was reunited with her brother, Fergus, who had been badly wounded but recovering in the wilds during the blight. Soon after, Katarina married Alistair and was crowned Queen of Ferelden and Commander of the Grey Wardens of Ferelden.

#### **Awakening**

With King Alistair seeing to royal duties, Queen Katarina set out to deal with the vestiges of the blight. She decided to protect Amaranthine, and thanks to fortifications to the Warden's fortress, casualties were relatively low. She refused the Architect's help and defeated both him and the Mother.

### **Post-game**

Ten years after the fifth blight, Katarina and Alistair began to hear Corypheus's false calling. She set out west to search for a cure to the taint, and has been largely unheard of since. [Subject to change with the release of DA4] Eventually, Katarina returns and bears Alistair twins: a boy named Duncan and a girl named Eleanor (Elly).

## **Relationships**

### **Family**

* Bryce Cousland - father. Very close.
* Eleanor Cousland - mother. Close
* Fergus Cousland - brother. Older by eight years. Typical teasing but loving sibling relationship.
* Orianna Cousland - sister in law. She welcomed her brother's wife after the two had met at a party in the Marches.
* Oren Cousland - nephew. Oren adored his aunt and her stories. Kat loved to play and rough-house with him. She even taught him some basic swordsman maneuvers. His death shook her faith in both the Maker and humanity.
* Barkspawn - Mabari

### **Romance**

#### Ser Roland Gilmore

Katarina and Ser Gilmore began a romance in their late teens, but he broke it off due to a feeling of obligation to his station. Katarina was briefly pregnant with his child, but was never able to tell him. She miscarried after the attack on her family's estate.

#### Dairren

Knowing she was pregnant, Katarina seduced Dairren to sleep with her, her plan being to give her child a decent "father" who would provide for them. Dairren was killed during Arl Howe's attack, and Katarina miscarried shortly after.

#### Alistair Theirin

Attracted to the handsome, charming, and often goofy young man, Katarina fell for Alistair the moment he made her laugh. During their quest to prepare for the archdemon, their quick friendship blossomed into love. After surviving the defeat of the fifth blight, Alistair and Katarina became the king and queen of Ferelden.

### **Companions**

* Morrigan - slow building friendship, but became very close. Morrigan considered her a sister by the end of their quest.
* Leliana - bonded over shoes. became like sisters
* Sten - rocky at first, but won him over with her strong leadership.
* Wynne - enjoys her maternal advice and kind spirit
* Zevran - mostly eyerolls at his flirts. likes that he makes her laugh
* Oghren - Instant. BFFS.
* Shale - Also rocky at first, but won her over by selflessly helping her
* Nathaniel Howe - Took him in because he was a decent warrior. Animosity at first, but eventually came to respect and like each other. He fell in one-sided love with her, but never revealed it to her.
* Anders - Very friendly. Enjoyed his humor.
* Velanna - never too close, but wanted to help her heal.
* Sigrun - like a little sister
* Justice - greatly respected the spirit.

### **Other**

* Duncan - Katarina greatly respected the man and credited him with her survival after the attack on her family, including her traumatic miscarriage.
* Aldous - though she liked to tease her old tutor, she greatly respected the academic and saw him as a grandfatherly figure.

## **Miscellaneous**

She is very fond of all animals, and she has a weakness for pretty accessories such as shoes and jewelry

Her favorite colors are blue and green.

Following the loss of her family, Katarina deeply fears losing more of those she loves. Therefore, she does what she can to preserve the life and happiness of those she considers dearest to her.

## **Gallery**

* Sample Photo
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