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a- athena has always been a little,,, cold,,, i-i think she doesn,t wamt to admit that her heart has been broken getting closer to others,,, it only pushes her further away,,, i-into her studies,,, always trying to be the best,,, b-better than the inquisitiors even,,, her nose is glued to those dusty tomes,,, QQ sometimes it,s like i,m an only child,,,
Minerva has always been babied by myself, our parents, and our clan. I do hold responsibility for that. Yet... It’s truly a wonder what compelled her to join the Inquisition as an agent. Perhaps it is the fear of being left behind. If that is truly the case... maybe she can finally mature. Nobody will be there to shield her eyes from the horrors of war.
I try to keep the fact that I'm a Trevelyan quiet. I want nothing to do with Jace and his Inquisition. I find it hard to believe that the Maker or Andraste 'chose' him more than he saw power and latched onto it. Thedas was already bad enough before all this... I can only hope if I stay in my part of world and be quiet, he and his fanatics will leave me alone.
I haven’t heard from Carli since I’ve taken the throne, but honestly, I couldn’t really care less about where some washed up Circle mage ends up without a Circle to take care of them. If she doesn’t want to be apart of the new Future for Thedas, she’ll be left behind in the ashes.
Um... I'm not really sure what Jacey is up to but it's scaring everybody half to death. And like, a lot of people are already dead so that's really not good :( I can't believe my brother is going to be in charge of the world... and like... all these wars... But the disenfranchised seem to believe in him so much...
...I would feel bad if I didn't too :( I'm his baby sister!!!
I’ve heard reports from my agents of a girl with wild hair that looks just like me running around the Hinterlands. No doubt that’s Kinsley. Since she’s making the least amount of trouble for me in the family, I might throw her people a crate of supplies. As a coveted Blessing from the Herald. :)
If Jace is truly the Maker's Chosen One, I will feel betrayed beyond measure. I have been nothing but open and devout to His Good Word, and this is what I get in return...? It disgusts me.
I am, quite frankly, embarrassed to be related to him, and even more so- ashamed that he puts no respect on the fallen Chantry members. He is a stain to the Andrastian Church.
If Olivia wants to be the Heiress of House Trevelyan so bad, she can have the title. She already boasts about the work enough. No doubt she’s gaining clout in the holy circles. If anything, she should be doing more to keep the Chantry dogs after me. They should know better than to object to absolute authority.
I hope Jason realizes the true gravity of his actions... I fear enough for my own life- let alone his- before he was proclaiming to be the next Prophet. Yet... I cannot truly say for certain that he is lying... and perhaps... that is what scares me the most.
May the Maker have mercy on us all.
Mother shouldn't write me so much. I only have /so/ much spare time to rift through her worried drabble. That is time I could be devoting somewhere else. To the betterment of Thedas.
She /does/ know I have to manage the personal and state affairs of several countries, doesn't she? Tch.
Imagine surviving an explosion who killed everybody worth any importance in the Chantry and people give you shitty titles about it. Shaken faith, am I right? lol. She probably feels guilty enough, I shouldn't lay onto her case too much.
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~ Lady Inquisitor ~ Hah. I guess our father would be happy for the House publicity.
Bold talk for a man who cannot create a magic sword to beat people to death with. If Jace knows what is wise for him, he will stay away from me. I already have enough headaches trying to seal rifts and restore order.
Carli is super duper brave for closing the Rift! I guess she was always mega powerful even before that green hand, huh? I really hope that she stays safe out there! I've already patched up and helped lots o' people who sing high praises of her... I know she'll live up to them all. I'm super proud of saying I'm her little sister. <3
I'm forever thankful for Kinsley's support and love. I know she's out there in the thick of it helping others but I hope she can spare some time soon to visit Skyhold so I can show her around and introduce her to the Inner Circle.
Mmm... I find it difficult to swallow that the Maker would choose a /mage/ for this daunting task of rescuing our civilization from collapse... much less it being Carli. She is wise to deny that title of Herald, otherwise the Chantry hath sought no greater fury. The amount of work that has fallen onto my lap is large enough without her meddling.
For that alone, I shall hold my tongue on my reservations about her Lady Inquisitor.
It would gain Olivia some good to not believe in every bit of Chantry propaganda, try and critically think about what some of the Revered Mothers churn out. I do not seek Olivia's approval in my actions, as she would never be satisfied with what I do. Thanks to Olivia, I have plenty of valuable experience in dealing with others within the Chantry like her.
The amount of eyes on our family is... frightening. It's hard to trust the fate of nations to one person... but I suppose if that is the cards that the Maker has dealt out to us, He has chosen well in Carli. Perhaps... this is just the sign that I needed to place wholesome faith in the mages.
Though- it should never have taken this disaster for me to. I can only hope she brings this war to a close before the demons swallow us all.
I hope what has happened to me has not made things harder for April and father. I know the Trevelyan family now has unprecedented attention and that regardless of my actions and that they are mine and mine only, it will effect the family. Just once, I would like to make them proud.
April has always been nice to me, even when the appearance of my magic scared her. It was hard to come to terms with the fact that she was afraid of my magic, especially as a child. But, she and my father could have left me in the Circle and forgotten me, like many families do. I worked hard to show her that I am not someone to be feared.
Dearest Carli has always shown herself to be an incredibly strong-willed individual, even as a mere child... Some day, I still consider myself to be the fool to continue to welcome a mage into my home... Yet, If I should be a true woman of faith; I should prioritize forgiveness and proven character over my bias.
Carli's determination blossomed into the woman I am proud to consider my own daughter today.
Kinsley was born after I was taken to the Ostwick Circle but that didn't stop us from getting along and bonding when she was older. We wrote frequently when I was still in the Circle, she would tell me of her travels and volunteer work while I would tell her of the apprentices I taught.
Carli rocks! :D Honestly, in my recent years, she's been a much better sibling figure to me than Olie or Jacey but... whatevs! Her life is super-duper interesting and I think she's pretty kickass-!! I always use her tales of bravery to comfort some of the kiddos I work with. I look forward to the next time that I get to see her!
Olivia makes Dad and April proud and that's great and all. However, she makes it very clear where her opinions on me and my magic lie. Nothing I can't handle now.
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I pray for Carli's salvation by the Maker every night. As the Chantry teaches us;
"To no avail. Magic could not undo
What evil had done." -Silence 3:1-3:19, Dissonant Verse
Olivia is a pious nut who thinks she can police everybody's belief, and it honestly gets kind of annoying, even for me. She's tolerable enough and I'm just glad nobody's tried to punch her in the mouth at this point, because I would just straight up kill them.
My brother is honestly stupid, excuse my language. I have little idea why Seeker Cassandra would ever trust that brute not to be a savage. I suppose he likes to play as a good holy boy when around others, but I shall forever be burdened with the truths of his sins. May Andraste guide him towards betterment... for my sake, at least.
Kinsley's head is a little empty and it feels like she's the only one who actively seeks out everybody else's company (specifically Carli's for some reason), but whatever makes her happy, I guess lol. As long as she stays out of my hair and is safe and sound- I couldn't care less about what that girl is up to.
Jacey is a mess! xD He acts all tuff and whatevs but you would not BELIEVE the things that I have heard about him from the girls I know! Sensitive baby much? I'm surprised Mom or Dad hasn't tried to snatch away his noble status away from him yet! (Maybe Olie will do it for them>?) His horse is a sweetie though! Courtesy of moi! :D
I suppose that Kinsley and I were substantially closer as wee children, but I have since matured since then and she has... not. Besides, as long as she continues to choose to have Carli in her presence, it is difficult to truly smile kindly at her. Perhaps that is why she takes up so much charity work. Will the Maker see this as offsetting the balance?
Olie is kinda mean but I think she's just stressed from doing all of Jacey's work for him and like... being proposed to all the time by old stinky men. :( That's ok! I don't hold it against her at all and I still love her so so much :D I wish she left the estate more and saw the world! Then maybe she could be happier!
Mother taught me everything I know. I have the greatest and most utmost respect for her and Father. Blessed be their souls. I shall continue to stay home to manage the estate and hone my faith while my siblings frivolously crawl the country, watching the blood spill by the sword. Praise be to the just.
My dearest Olivia is my pride and joy. With the rest of my children trying to save the world, it has left much nobility work to be managed... and at my husband and I's age, we are unable to keep up as we used to. I am so thankful for her.
...I do wish she learned to forgive Carli... However, there's still time...
Mom is a nice lady but she is always like- three seconds from having a heart attack and I don't think that's very good for her :( I try to keep out of trouble as best I can but I can't really help it! There's just so much misfortune to face if you wanna really help the misfortunate. I'm a bit of a bad luck magnet I guess ;P
My dearest Kinsley? Why... Of course I am quite proud of her volunteer work. Her bright well of hope has much to offer to the world, especially in these uncertain times. I just wish substantially that she took better care for herself. To be in combat zones with little training... it makes a mother's heart faint.
My mother is clearly one of the only people in Thedas who still has an inkling of faith of humanity left in her heart. I have no fucking clue who let the mainlands get this fucked up, but she would be horrified if she knew the truth of the mage and templar war. Much less the things I have had to do as a Seeker to protect her and the family name.
My dearest Jason... Foolish momma's boy... When will you learn that the more that you puff out your chest, the more exhausted you will feel...
I adore Jace greatly, as my one and only son, of course, but his fervent need to be the best in the room will simply not do. There are too many dangers in this world to pretend that you can fight them all on your own.
Tragically, Jace and I are related. I don't hate him and I suppose I do have some fond memories of all of us together as a family during holidays. He would be more bearable if he watched his mouth.
Carli always has a staff up her ass and for what? lmao. Maybe if she relaxed for even a singular second, she would notice that not everyone is out to get her. Whatever. She won't be getting rid of me that easily. I still have things to do.
If anything, Yuki will always be the person I have respected for the longest. She never ceases to carry an air of dignity— even through the indecencies of high school.
She devotes herself to the community around her, and she is rightfully loved for doing so. A model citizen, and one I would be proud to use as an example for my students.
I am not much for the concept of ‘friendships’, but if I was forced to name my closest, it would undoubtedly be Yuki.
I adore Masato. He is my bestfriend! 😊
He is always quick to offer me praises, which always makes Naito pout. Hehe. The three of us are an unbreakable trio, and I am so happy to see them flourish.
I hope Masato teaches himself to accept his own humanity instead of seeing himself as an ostracized member of the social experiment. To learn how to love, that is truly the most groundbreaking discovery one can make for themselves.
yuki is like an actual diamond in the rough but in person form. lmao its amazing how shes able to carry herself with such grace? she says very little about her past but i know she had it as tough as the rest of us
that whole dating thing is in the past but... TBH she would probably make a good mom someday... but i doubt chia-seed would want anymore kids.
but i guess in a way, shes a mom now! im happy we all still get to be friends :D
Hehe... I’m truly grateful Naito was still accepting of my friendship after I came out as a lesbian. I really didn’t appreciate those rumours that spawned afterwards though, but he brushed them off and protected me.
I will always love him, even if it’s not like that. He’s always been there for me.
Ah. Save for a few study groups in high school.
He'll take good care of Masato. He's reliable in that regard; this much I know in certainty.
shit, I don’t know how I ended up with Yuki. She’s a total babe, in the most respectful way possible (fuck u naito i AM a feminist)
she’s WAY too good for me, honest to god. Far out of the league of a washed up idol lol.
but. if she wants to stay, i want to keep her.
she’s like... i don’t know. she’s like the person i could have been. idk if i want to be her or date her. my envy turns into lovesickness.
To think... my ex-boyfriend was the one to introduce me to my lover- who just so happens to also be his long-lost sister. Ah... my life sounds like it’s out of a bad Hallmark movie. My parents would laugh, I think.
Chiasa is holding on entirely too hard on her past. I hope her burdens are lifted, and her heart is freed. She is a kind soul deserving of enlightenment after the darkness shown to her.