Dragon Age Lorecast

Warning: Heavy spoilers for Dragon Age: The Veilguard in this episode! On this week's episode, the Cups are joined by their patrons to discuss all things companion-related from Dragon Age: The Veilguard. We talk about the companions we love, the ones we have criticisms of, and what we wanted more of. Listen now and let us know your thoughts in the comments! Link to Fenris short story that's mentio...

In this week's episode, the Cups are diving into the blights that we see depicted in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. We go everything we know about the blights specifically, with a focus on what we learn via codex entry, banter, and ambient dialogue. Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our shop!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron...

In this week's episode, the Cups are hanging out in Ferelden, going all the way back to Dragon Age: Origins, the GOAT! We're discussing everything we know about the Old God Urthemiel (spoiler alert: we vehemently disagree with Bellara's conclusions in the Veilguard), as well as the events of the shortest blight ever. Listen now! Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out...

In this week's episode, the Cups are traveling between the Free Marches and Ferelden to discuss none other than Nathaniel Howe. He's the eldest son of the disgraced Howe family, a distinguished fighter, and depending on your choices, a Grey Warden. Listen now to hear our takes on this character from Dragon Age Origins: Awakening! Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out...

Warning: Heavy spoilers for Dragon Age: The Veilguard in this episode! In this week's episode, the Cups and the patrons hypothesize over some non-canon "What If?" scenarios, and of course, we have plenty of lively discussion about what would happen to Thedas if any of these scenarios were to come true. Join us by sharing your What Ifs in the comments! Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for...

In this week's episode, the Cups talk about the fourth blight -- one that many Thedosians thought was the last blight. We also talk about Andoral, the old god/dragon thrall. Listen now to find out everything we know about this subject! Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at ⁠⁠⁠our shop!⁠⁠⁠ Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the First E...

In this week's episode, the Cups are heading back to the Free Marches to discuss none other than Aveline Vallen. She's a wife, widow, Captain of the guard, and so much more. Listen now to hear our takes on this character from Dragon Age 2! Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at ⁠⁠our shop!⁠⁠ Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the First...

The Cups are joined by the patrons to make our very own Dragon Age: Hear Me Out Cake! Answers range from the very tame and very understandable to the very extreme and very unhinged. Listen now and add any other characters via the comments! Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at ⁠our shop!⁠ Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the First E...

In this week's episode, the Cups break down everything we know about the Old God Toth and the Blight that he initiated -- the Third Blight. We also feature Orlesian and Tevinter colonialism, the rise of Nevarra, and so much more. Listen now! Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the First E...

In this week's episode, the Cups break down everything we know about the Old God Zazikel and the Blight that he initiated -- the Second Blight. We also feature the Orlesian Empire, the prime of the Grey Wardens, and so much more. Listen now! Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the First E...

We're back with another character deep dive, this time on the Dragon Age: Inquisition companion known as Blackwall, or actually Thom Rainier. We talk about his role in Inquisition, his suspicious comments, and of course, the twist in his story. Note: there are some spoilers for Veilguard and Inquisition in this episode. Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our sh...

The patrons join the Cups to talk about what historical era in Thedas they'd like to see a story come from. We'll specify which era, as well as if we think it would be best as a tv show, game, book, etc. Listen now! Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the First Enchanter tier or higher an...

In this week's episode, the Cups break down everything we know about the Old God Dumat and the Blight that he initiated -- the very First Blight. We also feature the Dwarven Empire, the founding of the Grey Wardens, and so much more. Additionally, we can't emphasize enough how devastating this Blight would have been to Thedas. Listen now! Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Che...

In this week's episode, the Cups talk about some notable darkspawn that don't quite fit into the classifications we've established. Some of these may include Corypheus, the Architect, the Mother, and many more. Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the First Enchanter tier or higher and joi...

In this week's episode, we take a look at the different types, or species, of darkspawn. From hurlocks to ogres to broodmothers, we'll cover it all. Note: if you haven't listened to our Everything You Need to Know About Darkspawn episode, you'll want to go back and listen to that one first. Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the co...

In this week's episode, the Cups take an in-depth look at Dragon Age: The Veilguard. What we loved, liked, hated, and reaaaalllly hated will all be discussed at length. Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the First Enchanter tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/...

In this week's episode, we're talking all things Veilguard with the patrons -- the good, the bad, and everything in between. Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the First Enchanter tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dalorecast We've launched merch! Become a pa...

BEWARE OF SPOILERS FOR DRAGON AGE: THE VEILGUARD throughout this episode. We'll try our best to give you a warning before anything egregious, but listen at your own risk. In this week's episode, we're diving into the darkspawn. Think of this as a 101 introduction. We talk about the lore behind their creation, and which mythology is the most technically correct, and we'll discuss all the things tha...

BEWARE OF SPOILERS FOR DRAGON AGE: THE VEILGUARD throughout this episode. We'll try our best to give you a warning before anything egregious, but listen at your own risk. In this week's episode, we're diving into the Old Gods. Think of this as a 101 introduction. We'll give each old god their own episode when we look at each blight individually. But today, we're focusing on an overview and what's...

In this week's episode, we're discussing a sometimes reviled, iconic, and beloved character: Duncan from Dragon Age: Origins. This character is one we both love, and we dig into everything you need to know about him. Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the First Enchanter tier or higher a...

VEILGUARD SPOILERS AHEAD. In this week's episode, the Cups are joined by the patrons to discuss what the Veilguard companions are doing at a work party -- who is spiking the punch, who's getting an HR violation, who's starting karaoke, and so much more! Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at...

Welcome back, listeners! We're so excited to be kicking off a new season -- dedicated to all things related to the Blight and the darkspawn. BEWARE OF SPOILERS FOR DRAGON AGE: THE VEILGUARD throughout this season. We'll try our best to give you a warning before anything egregious, but listen at your own risk. In this week's episode, we're diving into what is blight corruption: what's it made out o...

Join us as the Cups host the Dragon Age version of Family Feud with all of the patrons! Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the First Enchanter tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/dalorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Antivan Crow tier or high...

In this week's episode, the Cups discuss the FINAL three books/comics of Dragon Age. These are the Deception, Blue Wraith, and Dark Fortress comics, which feature some returning characters and some new characters. Listen now to find our ratings of this comic collection. Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can b...

In this week's episode, the Cups take a look at The Masked Empire, our final novel in the book club series! We're coming to the end of this season. And surprisingly, this book does have some tie-ins to Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Listen now to get the scoop! Take our December patron chat Family Feud survey here! Now introducing Dragon Age Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want...