When In Thedas

Hey y'all! We have risen from Andraste's Ashes to get back on our Dragon Age! In this more laid-back episode, we look over the recently announced companions for Dragon Age: The Veilguard as well as that gameplay preview. If this is your first time finding us, we recommend maybe starting with an older episode that has a bit more structure. If you're joining us again, we are so sorry...

Hey y'all! Welcome back to another episode of When In Thedas! Today we'll be tackling Morrigan, Solas, the Elven Diaspora, and how all these elements interact with one another.  When playing Dragon Age, especially as an elven character, you've probably noticed the themes of racial conflict, clashing ideals between people who belong to the same minority, and division. With both of yo...

This is part of our Recap & React series where Bee recaps dragon age novels and Vega reacts to them!  In this episode, we continue our discussion of The Masked Empire. If you are looking to know what happens in these stories, get a refresher, or just see what we have to say about it, we got you! As always, expect an intersectional lens. Follow us on Twitter! @WhenInThedasPC Art by @meatcam_ Mu...

A little bonus since we have kept you hanging so long! We are going to chat about Dragon Age Absolution! Nothing specific is outlined for this one; just some of our reactions and feedback to the show and characters! We hope you enjoy! Follow us on Twitter! @WhenInThedasPC Art by @meatcam_ Music: Tavern Loop 1 by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY At...

**WARNING: The events of this book contain some content warnings including: Blood, gore, violence, specifically intense racism, racial violence, and trauma that is about elves, but is reminiscent of real world racism.** This is part of our Recap & React series where Bee recaps dragon age novels and Vega reacts to them!  Up first: The Masked Empire. If you are looking to know what happens in th...

In this week’s episode, we have a little discussion on some of our Inquisitors’ companions. Category? Warriors. Cassandra, The Iron Bull, and Blackwall are all up for grabs, open to talks about their personalities, arcs, specializations, and more! Come join us as we dive in and have a few extra surprises along the way. Follow us on Twitter! @WhenInThedasPC Art by @meatcam_ Music: Tavern Loop 1 by...

In this episode we discuss whitewashing: the action of taking a character who has brown skin and/or features associated with people of color and changing their appearance to be a white character .  You'll hear about different examples of this both in-game & in-fandom as well as why this subject is very important to be mindful of! Follow us on Twitter! @WhenInThedasPC Art by @meatcam_ Musi...

Hey y'all! With such a bounty of decisions that have to be made in this game, we ended up with quite the hearty episode this time around. Join us as we explore more of the paths we've taken to shape our Inquisition's fate. Topics include: Cole Blackwall Judgements Wicked Eyes Wicked Hearts Well of Sorrows Divine Victoria If you haven't already, check out Part 1! Follow us on Tw...

Hey y'all! Welcome to Episode 1! We kick off our first season with some simple decision-making! Join us in exploring some of the choices we've made to shape our Inquisition's fate, including: Preferred Inquisitor "Origin" Mages vs Templars Priority: Main Story or Side Locations The Grey Wardens' Stand at Adamant Part 2 out now! Follow us on Twitter! @WhenInThedasPC Ar...

Hey y'all! Welcome to our launch episode! Get to know us a little bit by hearing some of our favorite Dragon Age things and why this show came to be! In episodes to come, we will dive into discussions like game choices, cultural influences, enchanting romances,  whitewashing, lovely locations, and more! Follow us on Twitter! @WhenInThedasPC Art by @meatcam_ Music: Tavern Loop 1 by Alexander N...