We all have our Hero of Ferelden, our Champion of Kirkwall and our Inquisitor. Cullen Rutherford has been through it all with all of them in some capacity; but what if he had a single love through it all? Rated M for explicit sexual content as well as language.

Corypheus is dead, safety and security are restored to Thedas, and the Inquisition has new work to do. After the events of "Side by Side", new challenges await. Contains major spoilers for "Side by Side", "By His Side" (posted elsewhere), and the game itself. I recommend that you read "Side by Side" before starting this story or half the fun will be lost. Also smut. Lots of smut.

A mage who shouldn't exist. A spirit who has never been seen before. This is the story of Elissa Cousland, born mage and raised noble. When her family faces the ultimate betrayal, can she and her fraternal twin, Aedan, make it as Grey Wardens and save Thedas from the Blight? Or will Loghain and Howe get to them first? An AU story with some cannon parts. Reviews are appreciated!