Dragon Age Origins Chronicles of Demon Cousland
Chapter 1: I am not a Grey Warden!
Hi my name is Demon Cousland or to be all formal about it I guess you can call me Damon Cousland, or my Lord will suffice. How to begin? Should I tell you about how I'm not normal? How I came across a Red Lyrium in a cave, that gave me not magic, but I don't know what to call it My Family took me to the Circle of Magi for the Templars to observe me, the Lyrium gave me a resistant against magic use, They called me some type of Mage bane, they were giving me the eye like they were going to keep me, so my Family got me out. … Where to start? I guess during my younger days ought a do it, ah yes the days when I'd like to fool around, trash the castle, Invite my lady friends over, piss off nearly all of Orlais, and of course enjoy the great Alcohol… a day I'd like to call two months ago.
For generations, my family, the Couslands, have ruled the lands of Highever earning the loyalty of our people. When Ferelden was being 'Occupied' by the Orlesian dogs, my Father and Grandfather served the embattled kings of our land. Today, my dick brother takes up our family banner in service of the Crown to not fight the Filth of the West, but against the Demonic horde of Darkspawn rising up in the south.
Location: HIghever Castle/Ownership of the Cousland Family.
Demon was moving inside the walls of Highever passing through both citizens and soldier alike.
I don't like most of our forces leaving Highever… something's not right.
The Guards stood at attention before opening the doors to the Great Hall. As Demon passed through the Great Hall he saw his Father Bryce Cousland and his Friend Arl Rendon Howe.
What are they talking about?
Bryce Cousland saw the approach of his youngest and turned his attention to his son.
"Ah Damon, I'm glad you're here."
I hope Father isn't still mad at me for that unannounced party I held in the Great Hall. 0_o
"Father is there a reason I have been summoned?"
"Yes pup, since your Brother Fergus and I are leaving for battle I leaving the castle in your hands." Replied Bryce.
I get to play Arl of Highever, I'm going to invite some friends over… Fuck that! I want to Join the battle have Dick Fergus play babysit, although I do get to sit on my ass and play the I'm the better leader card here.
"You want me to watch Highever in your absence… What about the battle, Father you said I could come with you on this one."
Bryce Cousland's expression turned to a regretful one.
"I'm sorry pup, you may be more experienced than your Brother, but your Mother has uh 'requested' that I should keep you here and watch the castle, no one would dare attack Highever with my most capable son Demon Cousland in charge."
He used my preferred name, thanks dad, I guess I'll watch it, I mean my brother Fergus is a horrible steward, he's more of a General, than a ruler… Now I know why Father has such high expectations for me…. IN YOUR FACE FERGUS!
Demon was smiling on the inside, as his Father told him he was a better Steward than Fergus.
"I- I'll do my best Father…"
Bryce put his right hand on Demon's shoulder.
"I know you will my son."
Arl Howe approached Demon next.
"Damon." Said Rendon Howe greeting Demon with open arms, capturing him in Ferelden hug.
Howe, my Father's friend, he's been trying to set Delilah and me in to a marriage, I have nothing against Delilah, but being a bachelor is fun… Although I get a chance to rule a bigger portion to the land…
"I should bring Delilah over, she's been dying to meet you again, and I think you left a good impression on her my dear boy."
Before Demon could reply they were both interrupted by the arrival of the Grey Warden Duncan. Rendon Howe's expression changed to a shocked one.
"Bryce you never told me a Grey Warden would be here."
Yeah what's he doing here?
"Duncan just arrived Howe… Unannounced, pup I want you to meet Duncan, do you know what the Grey Wardens are?"
I heard the Fucking Stories over… and over… and over! Nan told me so many times!
"All too well, you're an order of Great Warriors that have the ability to end the blight, and kill the Archdemon."
Duncan just chuckled a bit.
"To put it mildly, young one."
I'm Twenty Two… Dick!
"Bryce I was thinking that your son is an excellent candidate for a Grey Warden."
Hearing that Statement Both Cousland's and Howe just shook their head as Bryce Cousland did not want to lose his son to the Grey Wardens, Howe who did not want to lose a stronger position in Fereldan, and Demon who plainly did not want 'Warden hood'
"I'm honored Duncan but no, I don't think I want to be thrown in with the likes of the Grey Wardens no offense but I rather live my life doing what I do best, and that's being a Cousland."
Holy Shit, what the Fuck did I just say, did I just bring a tear to my dad's eye… Maker….
Duncan's expression was hard to read, but he just nodded leaving Bryce to make a request from Demon.
"Son, tell your brother Fergus to march the armies ahead of me."
"Yes Father, I'll give the orders to Fergus."
Demon left the Great Hall and headed up to the chambers, but was stopped by Ser Gilmore.
"Damon."
Ah Gilmore, reported on me for having that party, weasel.
"Gilmore…"
"Your hounds wrecking the kitchen, you should go get it."
Damn it, Cerberus why do you have to make messes again.
FIFTY SECONDS LATER…
Demon and Glimore arrive on scene, seeing Nan going ballistic.
"Damon your mutt got in to the pantry, and is tearing the place up."
Cerberus….
"Sorry Nan I'll get him out."
Nan… she didn't tell Mother or Father, 'I was completely unaware of a party; I was under the weather your lordship.' Thanks Nan.
Nan took a deep breath trying to gain composure over the situation.
"its fine just get it out of the Pantry."
Demon and Gilmore opened the door, seeing Cerberus barking at the boxes.
"Cerberus you made Nan yell at you and Great Andraste those are huge Fucking Rats."
Rat's descended on the Trio, Demon drew his long sword and began hacking the Rats to pieces.
"Those were huge Rats Damon."
Cerberus was protecting Nan and the Larder from the Rats.
Damon rubbed Cerberus, head.
"Good Job Boy!"
The trio made their way out of the Larder seeing Nan tap her foot repeatedly expecting Demon to tell her what Cerberus got in to.
"Well, licking his chops from the lamb I bet."
Not this time Nan.
"Ceberus was protecting you and the Kitchen from Jumbo Sized Sewer Rats."
The Elf servants' eyes widened with one of them stepping away from the larder.
"Rats?! Not the Big ones, they'll rip you to shreds they will."
Nan signaled them to get back to work.
"Get back to work, we got a feast to make for Damon's birthday tomorrow, he's most likely to invite his friends.."
She remembered… Maker, she's like the only one that remembered tomorrow.
Just then Nan took the Cutter Knife out of the cutting board, and pointed under Gilmore's neck.
"And you! If you ever get Damon in trouble like last time for that harmless little party, I'll feed you to the Rat's if they come back, are we clear?"
Gilmore was up against the wall, sweating while gulping the saliva down his dry throat.
"P-Perfectly Madam."
Wow way to go Nan, I think Gilmore just shit himself.
Gilmore left the kitchen to head back to the garrison, leaving Demon to catch up with Nan.
"So Damon going to be twenty-two tomorrow morning, are you excited?"
Am I?
"It's just another number I guess… and about last time when I threw that party, when Mother and Father was away, thanks for not you know…" Demon Stated.
Nan patted Demon on the left cheek on his face.
"Ah no worries Damon, you were having the time of your life that night."
Nan gave Cerberus leftovers from last night's meal, earning Nan playful barks.
Nan was like more of a mother figure to me, always there when I needed her, taught me a lot of things, even gave me my first sip of Ale, always there when I fucked up… and sometimes I don't appreciate all she has done for me.
Demon departed from the kitchen but not before giving Nan a hug. Demon made his way up the walkway and stopped near the entrance of the Royal Chambers, seeing his Mother and her Friend Lady Landra the wife to Bann Loren, accompanied by her son Dairren who would be accompanying Fergus and Bryce Cousland, and lastly but not least that caught Demon's crimson eyes was the figure behind Landra, Iona.
She's a beautiful Elf.
TEN MINUTES LATER…
Maker be praised Iona said she would come to my bed chambers tonight :D… I also learned about her daughter… she's in an Alienage, I could buy her and Iona an estate in our province. Now to go talk to Fagus… FERGUS I mean.
Demon approached Fergus room, he could see him talking to his wife who despised him for being a threat to her sons 'right to Highever' and his son Oren who happened to look up to Demon a lot.
"Fergus…"
Fergus turned around with a good expression on his face.
"Ah baby brother."
Dick
Fergus's wife was next to greet Demon.
"Damon." Greeted Oriana with a little hostility in her voice.
Orlesian Bitch.
Oren had a huge smile on his face and tackled Demon.
"Uncle Damon!"
Hey Shrimp!
"Oren how's my nephew doing?" Demon asked.
"I'm doing great, hey Uncle Damon, can you teach me to fight with a sword?"
Oriana, pulled Oren off of Demon.
"Oren I'm sure your Uncle has better things to do than to teach you sword play."
Now I'm going to teach him just spite you.
"Sure come on Oren let's go down to the barracks!"
Oriana was turning red, from anger building up.
"Fergus sometimes I can only take so much of this from your family, your brother mostly."
The same goes for you, you Orlesian Hoar.
"Fergus, Father wants you to march the armies ahead of him."
Before Fergus had the chance to reply in comes Bryce and Elanor.
"I hope you weren't leaving without say good bye son?"
Maker, I'll just wait by the door.
Demon poured himself some grape wine by the bed stand and waited outside.
TWO MINUTES LATER…
Bryce told Demon to get some rest as they left but not before saying good bye to Fergus.
"Getting sent to bed early are we?"
No…
"Have fun freezing to death in the cold."
Fergus chuckled from Demon's comment.
"mmm a warm bed sounds nice right now."
Tomorrow, is going to be the best day, partying all day, drinking, I celebrate my birth in Thedas.
Demon entered his room, and decided to strip down to his underwear, Cerberus sat on the floor by the end of the bed by Demon's side, before Demon shut his eyes he heard a knock on the door.
"Lord Damon, I'm here."
HA END IT BEFORE THE SCENE AGAIN, SORRY FOLKS MORE TO COME ON THE NEXT CHAPTER, RATE AND REVIEW!