Everything was going right for Eriana Tabris. She was in love with Zevran, and they were beginning their life together. Life was good. Then it all fell apart. How do you pick up the pieces of a broken life, a broken heart? Sequel to Just Follow My Lead.

The Grand Cleric is dead, the Circle saved, and Lorelai Hawke faces an uncertain future. Betrayed by her apostate lover and wrongfully labeled his accomplice, her friends scramble to her aid. But when Lorelai sinks into the oblivion of her darkest secret, Sebastian Vael vows to protect the woman he loves anyway he can.

Elissa feels she is despoiled and unfit to be a lady. Alistair believes he is only fit to follow. Will they find themselves when they find each other or will they both lose everything? Rated M for violence and explicit sex. Elissa/Alistair, Fergus, October 12, 2015: I have edited/rewritten much of this story and completed it.

As the Thaw after the Fifth Blight continues, Warden Commander Lhiannon Amell is pursued by forces known and unknown as she works to rebuild Amaranthine and the Grey Wardens. Sequel to Rend Asunder. Takes place after Awakening. Book cover is Lhiannon's (wonderful!) image as drawn by the magnificent Seika. Visit her deviantART page at ht tp:/ ladyseika. deviantart .co m/

Two nobles cast out from nobility seek to exist in a post-Blight world. Nathaniel Howe, Elizabeth Cousland.

The archdemon is slain, Alistair lies dead, or does he? And the last Grey Warden must fight Queen Anora with the help of her friends. Swoopers and Zev lovers rejoice, you get your cake and eat it too. An AU after the Blight tale.

When Nathan finally got the chance to face his Father's killer he was shocked that it wasn't Fergus he was looking at. Facing the new Warden Commander brings up hidden feelings he had kept secret since he was sixteen. yes I did a Nate/Cousland story!

Sequel to An Uneasy Alliance. Toriana begins to understand the things she carries with her, both tangible and intangible, and what others carry as well. As she learns to deal with her own burden, there is always one certain person there to help her.

Her family was gone and the citizens of Kirkwall wanted her as their Viscountess. She, however, wanted something that had eluded her grasp for years: the love of the exiled prince. But not everything was meant to be. Sebastian/F!Hawke, Bran/f!Hawke

Based upon Dragon Age: Awakening, seen from the point of view of (mostly) my FemCousland and Nathaniel. Please note that I've been altering and made up happenings. Warning: chapter 25 has nsfw content. If you don't like that: stop reading at chapter 24, which is still an ending to the story.

Book Two of a larger piece entitled "Varric Tethras' One True Epic": with the Blight and Civil War lurking on the horizon, Elissa must unite Ferelden while attempting to navigate the treacherous waters of a budding romance with her fellow Warden.

Book One of a larger piece entitled "Varric Tethras' One True Epic". This book establishes the pre-Blight relationship between Elissa Cousland and Nathaniel Howe, and shows how first love can often save and scar us.

This potion, will kill me, that I am certain of. I am surrounded by people I do not trust, stuck in this land that I had hoped I would never see again, with the Darkspawn threat growing more dangerous by the day. If I do not take this potion, then the child I carry inside of me will die. Alistair's heir will die. I have no other choice. Maker...forgive me.

Theirs was a fragile friendship, that fell apart for the sake of an arranged marriage . . . to each other. As the new King and Queen of Ferelden, nothing is easy, and one Dark Promise may threaten to ruin their kingdom and their very souls. Part 1 of 3.

Marlana is the last scion of her House and reluctant Grey Warden. But she knows her duty, even if it is getting complicated by her fellow Grey Warden. Somewhat AU.

She hesitated-"Mostly, I couldn't kill you, knowing that I cheated. At the Landsmeet. Our duel." There was a heavy silence. Loghain said slowly, "You do realize that I am holding a naked sword at this very moment?" M for sound reasons.

Nathaniel Howe never quite expected what was waiting for him when he returned to Vigil's Keep. Does a pariah get a second chance?

Collection of one-shots about my Irene Cousland and Nathaniel Howe. T for some language and violence, that kinda stuff.

Annabella Hawke rules Kirkwall as its new Viscountess. When Nathaniel Howe becomes Ferelden's Ambassador to the great city, will they survive long enough to build a future together? Hawke F /Nate

Both the Blight and the post-Blight threats have been defeated. Ethelfleda Cousland settles into life as Arlessa and Commander of the Grey. A motley cast, a lost lover, and an embarrassing name. These are the new challenges facing Eth Cousland.

The Chantry is in ruins, the Gallows has been annulled, and Laica Hawke has been named Viscountess of Kirkwall and is betrothed to Prince Sebastian Vael. But happily-ever-after is for fairy tales. Chapter 8 is now the right chapter, sorry for confusion.

The Prince of Starkhaven could never let such a trespass - or the Champion of Kirkwall - go unpunished. But what price can a Prince pay for both revenge and love? Post game. Sebastian x Hawke, & an ensemble cast!

Struggling with loss and purpose following the victory over the archdemon, Drea Cousland discovers the worst is yet to come. Personal and political woes are nothing compared to the evil on the horizon. Origin and Awakening spoilers.

Fem!Cousland and Alistair's journey to quell the Blight and defend the land against a tyrant. A very sweet relationship between the two, from beginning to end. I hope. *working hard to keep plot going!*

Sebastian Vael finds himself attracted to an interesting woman. The will of the Maker is never clear, but perhaps in time, the exiled prince will understand. A romance between Sebastian and F. Hawke, from Sebastian's POV only.

Elissa's soul is misplaced and a earth woman becomes a Grey Warden without even knowing what one is. How a modern, earth woman adapts and solves Ferelden's problems, like the Blight and the lack of flush toilets.

What seems a routine trip to save yet another city from darkspawn just may end up awakening old memories and reopening old wounds for the Hero of Ferelden. Will she ever find more than heartache and emptiness? Cullen/Amell, past Alistair/Amell.

Co-Authored with my spanktastic friend, Isabella Monroe. - Anders told Lady Hawke that he laid awake for 3 years thinking about her. Those would be some very interesting thoughts and fantasies...a series of one shots would do those years some justice.

This is a story of romance between Ashlyn Amell and Cullen. Rated M. Acknowledgments to Bioware's Dragon Age Origins and Dragon Age 2, the Cullen Romance mod by Cmessaz and to the Cullen kiss scene by Dahlialynn, within it!

For three years, there was nothing between them but tension. femHawke x Anders

Fifty glimpses into the lives of the Couslands.

Isla can't remember her past. And she's fairly certain it's better that way. She likes her life with the apostate who rescued her five years ago. But when she saves the king of Ferelden, her life changes in ways she never would have dreamed of.

"What was a person with no home, no family, no friends, and no name? ... She was nothing." A lost and lonely F!Cousland, one very angsty Alistair, and a Loghain that just might be good at finding things. Rated M just in case, and for later chapters.

A love story between the King of Ferelden and the Champion of Kirkwall.

Ava Cousland has defeated the Archdemon and lost her love Alistair. Can she find the strength to move on and forgive in order to be Commander of the Grey Wardens in Ferelden?

With the words "I yield," Lhiannon Amell's path as a Grey Warden changed forever. The story of what changed with those two small words. Begins at the Landsmeet and continues through Awakening. Rated "M" for adult themes, violence, and language.

Death, betrayal, redemption, a motley crew of Wardens and at least five different kinds of darkspawn behind each corner. A typical day in Amaranthine for Sarah Cousland. I hopped on the FemCousland/Nathaniel-bandwagon and it feels good. Reviews welcomed.

The threat in Amaranthine has finally ended. Elissa thought she would return to her normal life in the palace as Alistair's queen, but nothing is ever normal for our dear Warden. Complications arise, and not always in you right mind.

One-shot prompt fill for the DATP community: Just after the love of her life, Zevran, leaves "the letter" and heads to Antiva, PC falls into the dark and handsome arms of Nate, the opposite of everything Zevran was to her. Contains explicit material.

Irony - n. an outcome of events contrary to what was, or what might have been, expected. Fergus has decided to move on from his old life, but how will he get there? Sequel to "Forgiveness." Rated M for later chapters.

Once the Landsmeet is won, Alistair publicly rejects Talia Tabris. After the defeat of the archdemon, she must find a way to go on with her life. Will Alistair regain what he lost or will Ser Perth be the man to heal her broken heart?

Melisende Cousland worries about ever returning to normal after the Blight has ended. A renewed sense of purpose returns when the opportunity to help rebuild the Grey Wardens arises, only to dissipate just as quickly as she crashes head on with her past.

The blight ended a year and a half ago, but Fergus has not begun to let go of his past. He learns of his sister's betrayal at the same time that life becomes even more complicated. How can he rebuild his heart and family? Part of the Choices universe.

Every relationship has to start somewhere. A prequel to A Rush to the Start. *Nov. 13, 2010: all chapters have been edited.*

Falling in love with a woman you're supposed to arrest can be complicated. Sgt. Kylon/F!Amell.

It is Elissa Cousland's "Coming Out Party" and nobles from all across Fereldan have come for the occasion, including the Howes. Some romance, but more a bittersweet/dark/humorous look into the characters and relationships of the pre-blight noble origin.

Sequel to Choices. F!Cousland/Nathaniel. Their choices led them to one another, and now they find themselves dealing with the repercussions of their decisions. If only they could just deal with Darkspawn and ignore the rest ...

In "As You Wish", they made a promise to each other. But betrayals and blights change people...is there anything left to salvage? Elissa and Nathaniel rediscover each other, and try to come to terms with their shared pasts and their uncertain futures.

Warden Commander Juliette Cousland and Nathaniel Howe had been life-long friends when a Blight and a madman nearly destroyed them; but even politics, former lovers and a plot against her can't mask those 'other' feelings growing between them. My first fanfic, this story starts after Awakenings.

There is nothing left of Cori Amell as she begins a new life at Vigil's Keep. There she meets someone just as scarred as she. Can they find a way through the darkness together? F!Amell, Alistair, Anders, Nathaniel. M for language & occasional sex

Two years before Rendon Howe betrays his king, Nathaniel returns from the Free Marches with a purpose.

After everything that's happened between them, can two people find their way back to the beginning? Nathaniel Howe/Moira Cousland claim written for the LJ community 30 hugs.

The sequel to A Love Story. It is strongly recommended that you read A Love Story before this piece - there are many references to the previous story. Spoilers for Awakenings, as well as many liberties with the Howe family tree.

During the festivities of Feast's Day in Highever, young love takes a backseat to drunken pranks. F!Cousland/Nathaniel fluff!

Elissa falls easily, and falls hard. But love is never as simple as you'd like it to be, especially not when your heart thinks it can carry more than one flame and not get burnt. Established Elissa/Alistair; beginnings of Elissa/Nathaniel & Elissa/Anders

We all make choices every day in life. Some are more difficult than others. Those choices, in part or full, can take us to interesting places. Rated M for later chapters.

Elissa, the mischievous daughter of the noble Couslands, has always befriended the unexpected. When she accepts her fate as a Grey Warden, she finds herself torn between her childhood first love and her promised sweetheart. F!Cousland/Alistair/Nathaniel

Pragmatism has its own rewards.

A mage with a terrible secret attempts to survive the Blight and the powerful people who would like nothing better than for her to disappear for good. First attempt at a fic, R&R welcome.

Five years since The Blight was driven back, and you have not returned to Denerim. Until now. Complete