Thrust into new roles as the leaders of Kirkwall, Viscountess Marian Hawke and Knight-Commander Cullen become close allies and fast friends. But Hawke struggles to keep their relationship professional in the face of unexpected new dangers as the Chantry tightens its grip on Kirkwall and a mysterious assassin dogs her steps. Set between DA2 Act 3 and Varric's interrogation.

"O mortals, you quick-hearted children, you bright-eyed children, come to us." The keepers of the Fade meet the dream-shaper; the voiceless free their song. The Maker's first children in five aspects. For the Asunder Creative Writing Challenge.