Deviations

by mememoll

Main pairings: Astrid Cousland/Alistair and Aidan Cousland/Leliana. Story is very AU and will include most of the characters ideas in DAO, DA2 and the DA books with the addition of OCs. Alistair is raised in Highever and the story spans through his and Astrid's youth. Aidan Cousland becomes a warden, but Astrid and Alistair do not.

1. Chapter 1

Prologue

9:10 Dragon

Fiona and Duncan arrived at Highever on their way to Denerim to see the King of Ferelden from Weisshaupt.

"Fiona we will rest here for the night."

Fiona nodded. Duncan rented two rooms, one for Fiona and her child and the other one for him. Fiona rested in her room while Duncan went downstairs and ordered some ale. Duncan had food sent to Fiona's room.

"Miss, may I ask a question. The girl nodded. "Security seems tighter in Highever then I remember. Did something happen?"

"O' no sir, The Teryn is just taking precautions. He always does when the King visits."

"Thank you Miss"

This is good news. My visit with the King will be more discrete here than in Denerim. Hopefully, Loghain stayed in Denerim.

After relaying this news to Fiona, he wrote a letter to Teryn Cousland.

Teryn Cousland,

I am Duncan of the Grey Wardens in Weisshaupt. I don't believe we have met. I was on my way to visit the King, when I learned that he is here in Highever. I am sorry to interfere with the King's visit, but I must ask for an audience with the King.

Humbly,

Warden Duncan

He also wrote a similar note to the king, but included more details. He handed the letters to a messenger and gave the boy a few extra to ensure immediate delivery.