This has taken many years and a lot of research. I am not 100% sure of the travel distances, or time frames. I would say about 85% sure, so please, don't get finicky.
I will be using the default names for the Wardens. The basic descriptions are how I envision them, Bare that in mind. If I don't specify a hairstyle, just picture what you want.
Do not own Dragon Age.
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Prologue
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30 Solis, 9:30 Dragon
I have found two promising recruits out of Orzammar. Faren Brosca, a blonde haired casteless man, with grey eyes, a former member of the carta. He is the opposite to Sereda Aeducan, with her dark brown pig tails, and brown eyes, the only daughter to King Endrin. We will stop to get the two some ponies to ride, then make our way to the Circle Tower on Lake Calenhad.
It will take around two weeks to reach Kinloch Hold, hopefully, my new recruits will be a little more accustomed to the surface by that time.
Duncan, Warden-Commander of Fereldan
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18 Matrinalis, 9:30 Dragon
We have left Kinloch Hold in the company of two mages. They are an odd pair. The male, Alim Surana, is elven, with light brown hair and warm brown eyes. He is of a sarcastic nature, very glib, although he seems to mean it in a light jesting manner. He and Faren are getting along famously. The woman, Solona Amell, is human, with auburn hair and lovely green eyes. She has a sadness about her, although she is coming out of it, smiling at the antics Faren and Alim are doing.
The oddness I mentioned, they refer to each other as brother and sister. I may not have been on the surface long, but I'm certain that this is impossible. I will investigate this further.
We have parted ways with the two other wardens, they will head south to Ostagar, while we head north to a place called Highever. Duncan says that there are two recruits at this location. I hope the weather holds till we arrive, I do not like the water that falls from the sky, it's not natural.
Sereda Aeducan, Grey Warden Recruit, a companion journal.
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22 Matrinalis, 9:30 Dragon
We arrived at Highever this afternoon. The Teryn, a Bryce Cousland, seems a good fellow. The family welcomed us warmly. Duncan introduced us while the Teryn was meeting with the Arl of Amaranthine, a Rendon Howe. I didn't like him, he felt wrong. He insulted Alim for being elven. How can someone just assume that you are beneath them because they are different than you.
The Teryns daughter, Elissa, a witty young woman, with honey gold hair, and dark blue eyes, I think we are around the same age. She gave us a tour of the castle, along with her mabari hound, named Thea, who accompanied us. Faren asked to ride her. I couldn't help myself to giggle at that.
Duncan will be watching a Sir Gilmore, while I and the other recruits train. I think I heard a noise. I'm going to check it out.
Solona Amell, Grey Warden Recruit, a companion journal.
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24 Matrinalis, 9:30 Dragon
My family has been betrayed. Rendon Howe delayed his forces on purpose, in order to ensure that my fathers soldiers would already be marching to Ostagar. Thankfully, Solona, the young lady mage, heard the noise outside her rooms and investigated. Duncan asked for me to join the Grey Wardens as payment for their intervention. I believe it to be a bit scrupulous, but I understand why. I agreed, so long as my family stays safe.
Mother hugged Solona so tightly for saving her grandson, unfortunately Oriana did not make it, she shielded her son from a killing blow, taking the hit herself. My nephew is upset, but my mother is easing his hurt. I don't want to think about what would have happened if they had not been there. My family is traveling with us to Denerim, from there, they will take a ship to Antiva and stay with Oriana's family, and break the news to them about their daughter.
Elissa Cousland, Grey Warden Recruit, a companion journal.
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5 Parvulis, 9:30 Dragon
We have left Denerim in a rush. I have recruited a human man, Daveth, and an elven man, Darrian Tabris, with red-blonde hair and light brown eyes. He and his family were attacked, during what should have been a happy occasion, instead, his fiance is dead. His cousin, Shianni, was assaulted by the Arl of Denerim's son. Darrian stormed the estate, killed the man and escorted the survivors back home. Alim had run back to the inn we were staying at, while they were on the rescue and grabbed Solona.
Solona healed everyones injuries, and held Shianni as she cried. Now that I have felt her magic a few times, I can safely say, I am not sure how Greagoir could possibly have given her up. I have never felt so calmed before in all my life. Her healing spell doesn't just heal your physical injury, it also, soothes your soul. Similar to a balm, melting your anxieties away. Shianni fell asleep being held, with Solona laying her down. I will ask Alim about Solona's magic in the coming days.
We will be headed for the Brecillian Forest, it will take some time to find the Dalish. I have sent a raven to Ostagar, keeping them informed.
Duncan, Warden-Commander of Fereldan
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20 Kingsway, 9:30 Dragon
We have left the Brecillian Forest with a beautiful elven woman, Lyna Mahariel, with eyes, a deep shade of blue, a contrast to her black hair. I can not help myself to stare. She and a fellow hunter, were in the forest when they came across some ruins and darkspawn. Her companion has disappeared, she has been infected with the taint. Solona healed her injuries, but could do nothing for the taint. She has had to leave her clan, becoming a Grey Warden, it is the only way to cure her.
Alim kept his distance from the Dalish, I think there is a history here. Faren and Sereda asked so many questions, I stopped listening. Solona conversed a bit with the clans Keeper discussing magic stuff. Apparently, Duncan and Keeper Marethari are old friends. Although the clan was wary of us, we have left on friendly terms. The Keeper is taking her clan north after we leave, to escape the darkspawn threat. She gave Duncan some token, said it will help him find the clan if they are needed.
There was some sort of magical mirror at the ruins where we found Lyna. Duncan thought it best to destroy it. The device had been tainted by the darkspawn. It would have been dangerous to leave it as is. We will be heading for Lothering, to pick up supplies, before heading to Ostagar.
Darrian Tabris, Grey Warden Recruit, a companion journal.
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30 Parvulis, 9:30 Dragon
We should arrive at Ostagar in late morning or early afternoon tomorrow. I am doing remarkably well, Solona is keeping close by, just in case. I miss my clan, but the group has made me feel welcomed. They are a rag-tag bunch, they make it work, somehow.
I still worry for Tamlen. He was my friend. No! He is my friend. I will survive this malady. I will live and see my clan again. If I have to fight the darkspawn to do it, then so be it.
Mala suledin nadas
Lyna Mahariel, Grey Warden Recruit, a companion journal.
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I figure everyone can transcribe their personal play-through on the origin stories. This is just a fun bit for getting us started. Think of these as codex entries in your journal as you travel Fereldan during the Blight. I used the Tevinter names for the months with everyone but Tabris. According to my research, dwarves, nobles, scholars, anyone with a more scholarly instruction uses the Tevinter names for the months. I do not think Tabris is dumb, he just didn't have the same upbringing as the others in terms of education.