Hello everyone, and welcome to the beginning of my newest story Fen'Harel's Secret!

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NOTE: Apologies for the long wait for the whole Conclave and start of the Inquisition thing but I have a plot and all this mini stuff that joins together to how things will fit into the story so PLEASE bear with me and the story line for now.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Dragon Age Plot or Characters, ALL RIGHTS GO TO THE ORIGINAL MAKERS... All I own is just my own twist on things and of course my own characters.

Edit on Character:

* Keeper Deshanna Istimaethoriel Lavellan - Ok so this was stumped me for a bit for me... Unless I have not been looking everywhere or on some unknown site, I see no where were it states that the Keeper of the Lavellan Clan is male or female the closest I got was a site that said Deshanna (first name) is a feminie name so I'm stating in this fanfic story of mine that the Keeper of the Lavellan Clan is a female.

If anyone has any info on the Keeper of the Lavellan Clan please PM me!

My Characters in this chapter;

Main Character:

* Given name by Clan Lavellen - Fen Da'len

[MEANING of name: Wolf Child]

(Her name that she was given by her parents will be revealed later on...)

Other Character/s:

* Madam Serena Luppi (Human, Tailor/Clothes Shop Owner)

* Rosa and Clarence Stanley (Sister and Brother, both humans, Clarence talked about not seen, parents talked about but not seen or names mentioned)

* Crew on ship (no names)

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!

{If you have not seen Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker and don't want spoilers I suggest skipping the spoiler section which I will have noted the beginning and end}

Alright now that is all outta the way, onwards with the story...

Chapter 4: Their World.

Once we had all packed up, the Templars put their helmets back on and formed the same sort of position as yesterday for walking, Gordon was front left, Jakob front right, Sebastian back left, Kenneth back right, forming a square like position. Galyan was walking on my right-hand side, and we were in the middle of the Templars for our protection as Gordon keeps saying, we had been walking for a while, I felt like I got to know more about them each in such a short time. Jakob reminded me of a child, but he seemed to so much wit as well, Kenneth seems to be the bragging and joking type, Sebastian seemed quiet, laid-back and sincere. Gordon, he was quiet and has sheltered himself because of his past, but he's a good man, then there's Galyan, he jokes but can be serious, he knows a lot as well like Gordon, and he's cautious but stands up for what's right.

"Alright not far to the village now, I can see the end of the forest line," Gordon says, "Thank the Maker for that, how long to the ship?" Kenneth said, "You sound tired already," Jakob said, "I am," Kenneth said in an almost protesting tone. "Lucia, how are you? Are you tried at all?" Sebastian asked "No, I'm fine" I replied "Lucia seems tougher than you Kenny," Jakob said, "I thought I told you not to call me that" Kenneth snapped. "Cause that's only what your little sister calls you," Jakob says in a teasing voice "Watch yourself, Jakob," Kenneth said with a look "Alright men let's act mature here, we are here for supplies before heading to the docks," Gordon said. "Yes ser" Sebastian, Jakob and Kenneth said simultaneously "Gordon, I would like to get some new clothes," Galyan said "I'm sure you can cope with what you have on Galyan," Gordon said. "Oh no, not for me, for Lucia here, she is a noble, yet her clothes got ripped, and filthy" Galyan said "I don't want to impose, I can make do," I said.

"I think Galyan is right on this Lady Hart, the other nobles may show you disrespect if you don't keep your image up," Gordon said "Ok then," I said. "I'll pay, my treat" Galyan said "No I have this, you should keep your money for that engagement ring," Sebastian said. "Alright," Galyan said "Spending your money on a noble, and here I thought you were going to save it for a special someone," Kenneth said, "You have someone as well?" I asked. "Uh-no not quite, more like I'm waiting for the one, whoever she is," Sebastian said, "Look there's the village up ahead, it feels like forever since we've been in civilisation," Jakob said. I looked the village that just came into view past the trees of the forest, suddenly I became very nervous and wanted just to run away, my mind was racing with thoughts and what if possibilities of what could or may happen. "Sebastian you take care of Lady Hart, the rest of us will go to the local merchant and pick up some supplies, we will meet you in the village square," Gordon said. "Lady Hart come with me, and I'll take you to a store that sells good quality clothes," Sebastian said.

"Ok," I said as I walked with Sebastian, we went a different direction to the others "You won't spend too much, will you?" I asked "As much as needed to get you something presentable for the Conclave" Sebastian replied. "You really should save as much as possible for the woman you're waiting on," I said he sighed "I don't think it'll happen anything soon, milady," Sebastian said. "How do you know? Maybe you've known her for some time, or maybe she could be at the Conclave, and you'll both fall madly in love from first sight" I said he laughed "You do a wild imagination, milady" Sebastian said. "Well life would be boring without one, but it's also good to have a realistic view of things," I said with a smile. "Of course, most wouldn't be so open to unrealistic views; I'm glad your so open to ideas and straightforward, the world needs more like you," Sebastian said.

I sighed "Not all would agree with you," I said, "Rebellion happens because most fear change, but just because things change it doesn't mean you have to lose tradition," Sebastian said. I looked at him, but it was hard to see his face through the helmet "We're here, this is the best quality clothes merchant here" Sebastian said, I looked to where he was facing. I saw a sign beside the door on the wall of the building, "Madam Serena Luppi's dress shop" I said reading the sign aloud "She's old but good at what she does" Sebastian said. "Does she make all her clothes?" I asked "Yes, she's well known for her work around here, most of us Templar's go to her to fix up or get new clothes" Sebastian replied then took off his helmet and went over to the door. He knocked then opened the door "Madam Luppi?" Sebastian called out as he entered and gestured for me to come in while he held the door open then closed it after I was in. "Ah yes-yes I'm coming!" an old lady's voice rung out, I looked around seeing many different varieties of clothing styles "Oh Sebastian! It is so good to see you again" the old lady's voice rung out.

I looked over to see an oldish looking, human woman, she has a pale to fair skin tone, green almost hazel coloured eyes, has a pair of glasses on, and has long silver-grey hair done up in a braided bun and two side fringes hanging down in front of her ears. "It's good to see you Madam Luppi," Sebastian said as Madam Luppi gave him a hug "And you as well, my have you grown," Madam Luppi said he laughed "Yes, well it's been a while," Sebastian said. "Yes, it has, do you need me to get you some clothes or fix something up?" Madam Luppi asked "Well I was wondering if you would help someone, this is Lady Lucia Hart she-" Sebastian started to say. "Oh, my dear you look an absolute mess!" Madam Luppi said I looked at her in awe and wasn't quite sure what to say "Uh I-" I started "No-No dear don't speak, old Madam Luppi knows just what you need" she said as she came over grabbing my hand softly but with a firm grip. She then looked at Sebastian "Don't you worry, Sebastian I'll have your pretty little wife looking elegant again, even if that means you intend to play naughty games again" Madam Luppi said with a big smile.

"But Madam Luppi I-" I started "No need to apologise or be shy dear, Sebastian is quite the catch," Madam Luppi said as she pulled me towards a different room "Madam Luppi, she is-" Sebastian started to say. "I don't care what you've seen of her young man, you are to stay right there," Madam Luppi said sternly, what on earth makes this woman so insistent that Sebastian and I are a couple and married? Madam Luppi came over to me. "Now dear let me look at you," she said grabbing my face gently turning my head from side to side, and felt at my hair "Hmm, very nice skin colour, beautiful yet courageous eyes, strong, healthy yet smooth hair," Madam Luppi said. "Um, thank you," I said she laughed "Oh yes you and Sebastian will be a perfect match," she said "Madam Luppi, Sebastian and I are not together," I said, "And you are not a noble," Madam Luppi said giving a look.

"Uh… I-" I started "No-No dear, don't tell, I'm not the one that needs to hear this" Madam Luppi said, "How did you know though?" I asked she held my hands. "These hands have worked, mended and bound things, these are not the hands of a noble but a hard worker," Madam Luppi said then smiled "Now let's get you something nice and decent to wear," she said. She ran a bath for me to wash up in that was in the next room, while she worked on getting some clothes for me, I sighed as stripped off my clothes though I still had my fang necklace on. That necklace was the only connection I had to my real family; I stepped into the bathtub, it was unusual and warm, I'd never bathed in warm water like this before. I laid, sinking down into the tub, soaking up the warmth from the warm water, I felt like I was completely relaxed, "My you do look comfortable" Madam Luppi said "Hmm?" I puffed as I sat up slightly looking over at the door seeing Madam Luppi with a towel. "You've been in there for a while now dear, it's probably best you don't keep Sebastian waiting," she said, "Oh I'm sorry I had no idea," I said. "That's quite alright; there is nothing more relaxing than a warm bath," she said.

Madam Luppi passed the towel to me, and I dried my self off, "Just keep yourself covered with that dear, and we'll go back to my fitting room and get you into your new clothes" Madam Luppi said. I wrapped the towel around myself and followed her to the room we were in before. Madam Luppi was getting my undergarments from the pile of clothes laid out "Madam Luppi?" Sebastian's voice called out "Yes-Yes dear come in," Madam Luppi said aloud. "Uh but Madam Luppi I-" I started to say as I pulled the towel up a little more covering my chest, but that made the towel slip at my sides and back "Uh" I puffed as I tried to pull the towel up to cover me fully. "I just wanted to kn-" Sebastian started to say as the door opened, I looked towards him feeling my face feel hot, his cheeks went red like how mine felt, but he just stood there staring in awe. "Sebastian stop drooling on my floor," Madam Luppi said sternly "Makers breath! I'm so sorry!" he exclaimed then went out and slammed the door closed "Sebastian! Don't slam doors!" Madam Luppi called out.

"Sorry, Madam Luppi!" Sebastian called out I lower my head as I closed my eyes and let out a sigh "Now that was interesting, wasn't it dear?" Madam Luppi questioned I groaned "I feel extremely embarrassed," I said. I looked over to Madam Luppi to see she was unfazed by what just happened and was looking at the clothes she had out for me; I sighed "I think it may need a little something else to suit you, I'll be back in a minute dear, you get dressed" Madam Luppi said. She then walked out, I looked at the clothes and dropped my towel as I grabbed the undergarments, the clothes she gave me were comfortable. It wasn't very noble looking but had a certain style to it that made it look just that bit elegant; I went over to the mirror she had, I barely recognised myself anymore, "Just as I thought you look positively stunning my dear" Madam Luppi said. I turned around to see her walk over with a flower hairpiece "This is the final touch after we get your hairstyle sorted" she said, "I don't mean to be rude but is this all necessary?" I asked. "Darling you are posing as a noble, this will help make you look more like one but classier then those crinkled puffy dress-wearers," Madam Luppi said as she led me to a seat.

Madam Luppi brushed my hair and styled it in a neat, polished high bun with a braided wrap and pinned my fringe back, while I sat and waited for her to finish doing my hair, she talked about how she got to know the Templars and how they were her favourite customers. "Alright now just a little bit of makeup and you will be perfect, now close your eyes," Madam Luppi said, I did as she asked, I felt a soft brush on my cheeks and eyelids and a smooth item run over my lips. "Alright dear, all done, go have a look in the mirror now," she said, I opened my eyes and went over to the mirror. I gasped in awe, "I'll leave a cloak on the chair here, and I'll wait outside for you" Madam Luppi said then heard the door open and close.

I was still stunned at my appearance, I had a shade of light purple/violet coloured eyeshadow, rose pink coloured lipstick, a light rosy blush that made my skin look a little paler than normal, but it brought out my eye colour. My dress was a golden colour with white trim, it was plain and not puffy or crinkled up like the last one, it brought out my figure a little more, and my hair put up drew more attention to my face. I smiled at the hairpiece; it was a nice earthy touch to the whole outfit, it was a wooden twined headband with pink flowers attached to it of a couple of different sizes. "I sure look like a noble now" I muttered then turned around and went over to the chair picking up the cloak. It was a light brown colour with a beige coloured clip, I placed it over my shoulders and clipped it together, I went over to the door taking a deep breath. "Why am I so nervous? Go out there and act normal" I muttered I exhaled as I reclaimed myself then opened the door and went out, I stopped seeing not just Madam Luppi and Sebastian but also Gordon, Kenneth, Jakob and Galyan. I looked to Madam Luppi "Thank you for the clothes, their beautiful, you must let me come back here some time and help you" I said "None sense dear, but I wouldn't mind one of your nice homecooked meals" Madam Luppi said.

I looked at her in awe "You seem to know everything about me already Madam Luppi" I said, "Dear when you've been alive as long as I have you learn to spot things" she said then looked to Sebastian "And you young man better own up soon" Madam Luppi said. "Maker breath Sebastian don't tell me you left your coin bag behind," Gordon said, "No of course not," Sebastian said, "I'm talking about earlier, you two aren't, but you should be," Madam Luppi said. "By the Maker, you still think that-" Sebastian said, "I already told her," I said cutting him off he looked at me "Now you boys must be off, don't you be late catching your ship now," Madam Luppi said. "Sebastian pay up and let's go," Gordon said as he left, with Jakob and Galyan following, Sebastian went to grab his coin bag "No you go, no charge but promise me one thing," Madam Luppi said, "And what's that?" Kenneth asked. "That all you boys and even you, Lady Hart will come by again even if it is just to chat," Madam Luppi said "I'd be delighted to speak with you again Madam Luppi," I said "Good, now you three best get going," Madam Luppi said. "Count me in for a good chat, Maker watch over you Madam Luppi," Kenneth said "May he watch over you all" Madam Luppi said. Kenneth, Sebastian and I walked out "Alright let's go we need to get to the docks to board our ship before nightfall," Gordon said.

We all set off following Gordon's lead "You look beautiful Lady Hart" Galyan said "Oh, uh-thank you, Madam Luppi is excellent at her job" I said "No finer tailor in this town or anywhere then Madam Luppi" Jakob said. "You got that right, but uh-I'm now more interested in Lady Hart's cooking skills," Kenneth said, "It's just experimenting with food," I said, "I'm sure you're being modest Lady Hart," Galyan said. "No, it's more like more of my family steer clear of me because I'm different, being dressed up like this it's-well it's different, and I'm sure they'd be surprised or revealed of it," I said. "You'll be fine with us; we don't judge," Gordon said. "Much, we critique people; it's not insulting just picking up on what they could improve on," Jakob said "Oh that reminds me, I overheard a knife-ear earlier about-" Kenneth said. "That knife-ear is called an elf Templar Duran," I said with slight aggression making everyone look at me "I'm sorry I didn't think that would offend you, it's just a name," Kenneth said. "Maybe you should think about how they feel for being known as a knife-ear rather than as an elf," I said "You really do care about all races," Gordon said. "Of course my first and best friend is an elf, he was the only one that understood me other than my mother," I said.

"I am sorry Lady Hart, I will watch my wording," Kenneth said, "Don't apologise to me, I'm no the one you insulted," I said then started walking Gordon followed soon after catching up to my pace. "The kind of peace you want to bring could also start another war, are you prepared for that?" Gordon asked, "If it benefits equality and freedom, yes," I said, "And would you say we need rules?" Gordon asked. "Of course, but made for everyone, I know there are way too many views on things but there is a way to co-exist and not fight or quarrel with each other, and I want to help make that change," I said. Everyone was silent for the rest of the walk to the docks, Galyan vouched for me to get on the ship, we waited near starboard side of the ship, Gordon said he'd prefer none of us to reveal why we where we were going or why. I side I leaned on the railing Galyan came over, leaning on the railing too "I must say you certainly aren't the typical noble type, but there should be more like you" Galyan said "And Cassandra no doubt" I said. "Of course, but you have a quieter side, most would be cautious around you for that, though I've come to learn that everyone has their secrets," Galyan said I looked at him in awe.

"You don't need to tell me, but maybe someone should hear your story," Galyan said then stood up straight and walked over to the Templars, I sighed looking over the railing into the swirling waves crashing against the side of the ship. "You're not seasick, are you Lady hart?" Jakob asked I looked at him, seeing him come over "Oh no, actually I have no idea I've never been on a ship before" I replied "Really? So, you must have had a sheltered life for being a noble" Jakob said. "I suppose, but you don't think about your life in comparison to others until you hear or experience their hardships," I said then looked across the horizon. "If you don't mind Lady Hart, I'd like to learn more from you; you seem very wise for your age-well um not that I'm implying your old or anything like that" Jakob said I looked at him in awe. "Apologizes, I meant no offence, but I'm-" Jakob started to say "No need, talk to me whenever you feel like it," I said. "Thank you Lady Hart, I best leave you to your thoughts, we'll be over here if you need us," Jakob said. "Alright," I said, "Oh and the ship is due to take off shortly, so let us know if you do feel a little seasick, we'll take care of you," Jakob said "Again thank you, you all have been so kind to me," I said.

"It's been our pleasure Lady Hart," Jakob said giving a slight bow then walked back to the others I sighed as I looked out across the ocean yet again, I heard a couple of seagulls squawking and looked up seeing them soaring around the sky. Perhaps I can convince the Keeper to set up our camp near the sea line one day, I smiled at the thought, though I doubt it will happen, some of the crew started running around pulling down sails and tying up ropes. All the crew were saying that they were setting sail, I looked around at the crew rushing around and other people like Galyan, Gordon, Jakob, Kenneth, Sebastian, and I that were all either talking or standing around to watch the crew. The ship soon set sail, and our journey across the Waking Sea had begun, it may not have been exciting for many apart from a few children on board. Though to me, this was the start to an amazing journey filled with lots of new things for me to discover and new people to meet, the days were long and nights were colder then I expected. Days past, soon we were to arrive at the docks near Highever, I was standing near the port side, I heard someone clear their throat I looked towards the person to see Sebastian with his helmet off, looking embarrassed.

"Sebastian, are you ok?" I asked "Um-yes, I just wanted to apologise," Sebastian said. "For what?" I asked in confusion "Well for Madam Luppi suggesting the idea that we would be a couple and married at that" Sebastian replied. "You don't need to apologise, Sebastian," I said he looked at me in awe, "I think that any woman would be lucky and proud to be with you, you have many good qualities," I said "Uh-Thank you, Lady Hart," Sebastian said with a smile. "Lucia! Lucia!" Rosa called out, Rosa Stanley and her little brother Clarence were just two of the children I have met on the ship, their parents were cautious about me. Though once we got talking they didn't mind me and were happy for me to mind their children, Rosa was seven and Clarence is five, I looked over to see Rosa running over to me with a big smile on her face. Rosa has a pale skin tone, freckles on her face, green eyes, and orange mid-length hair that was to her shoulder blades; she has a puffy fringe that sits at eyebrow length and has the rest of her hair into pig-tails at the sides of her head.

"Hi Rosa, what do I owe the pleasure of your company?" I asked as I knelt "Mother and father say we'll be leaving to go to Crestwood after the ship docks, can you come visit?" Rosa asked "I can, but I'm not sure when I will be able too" I replied. "Oh, please you have to visit, who else will tell Clarence and I tales like you do" Rosa begged, "Would it help if made sure Lucia had time to come visit?" Sebastian said as knelt beside me. "Yes, I would love that and so would Clarence and mother and father," Rosa said excitedly with a big smile then hugged me tightly then hugged Sebastian then separated from him. "I'm going to tell mother and father and Clarence the good news, don't leave without saying goodbye," Rosa said then ran off "Here," Sebastian said offering his hand, I placed my hand in his, and he helped me up while he stood up himself. "You really are good with children," Sebastian said, "It seems I'm not the only one," I said, "Well you do get to work with children and teach them the ways of becoming a Templar, just like how Jakob got raised," Sebastian said.

"If you had children of your own one day, would you give them to the order?" I asked "No, as much as I like being a Templar there are downsides as well, and I would rather everyone to have a chance at choosing their path in life," Sebastian said. I looked at the ground "What if someone wasn't sure of their path or what they should do at all?" I asked, "I'm sure they'd find their path eventually, besides we all walk different paths, some follow the maker others follow their gods; some follow none," Sebastian said. I was unsure of what to do, I missed my home, the clan but I had grown to know the Templars, and Galyan, to me they were my friends, but I didn't know if they still would be after I tell them the truth. "Lady Hart are you ok? Have I said something wrong?" Sebastian asked "Huh? Uh-No why would you think that?" I asked back in confusion "You're crying" Sebastian said quietly "Oh I-I'm sorry" I said and went to wipe my eyes. "No here use this, and dab do not wipe" Sebastian said grabbing a white handkerchief out "Thank you" I replied as I took the Handkerchief from him and dabbed my eyes "Are you sure you're ok?" Sebastian asked. "I guess I'm a little homesick" I replied, "It's ok, I felt the same way when I left my home to join the Templars," Sebastian said I looked at him then away facing the sea on the port side.

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