Nardhwen

Author’s note:
I do not claim ownership of Dragon Age or any of its characters. This is not intended for monetary gain.
The Lady’s First Trial - End
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Elnora’s eyes slowly opened, only to close them tightly at the sharp pain that spread over her head. She blinked and grimaced. Her body felt heavy, as if s a pile of rocks was laid out on her. When her blurred vision finally cleared, she noticed the wooden ceiling above her, sunlight filtering through the thin cracks between the boards.
The scents of burning campfires and fresh bread drifted into her nostrils, pulling her further into consciousness. She gradually pushed herself up, joints protesting against the shifting pressure and drawing a soft groan out of her.
"Oh!"
Elnora’s head whipped around at the sound of something clattering, her startled eyes landing upon a prostrated elf.
"Forgive me, my lady!” the girl pleaded, her forehead touching the floor, “I am but a humble servant!"
Eln

Author’s note:
I do not claim ownership of Dragon Age or any of its characters. This is not intended for monetary gain.
The Lady’s First Trial – III
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Elnora and her party hurriedly climbed the remaining distance to the Temple of Sacred Ashes, sounds of battle becoming louder.
She jogged towards the courtyard; her companions following close behind her.
Elnora paused as both dead and wounded people lay on the frozen dirt. More soldiers gathered on the patio, supply boxes laying around as they cared for the injured.
She closed her hands into fists, trying to tone down the fear and sympathy that gripped at her. A hand on her shoulder drew her eyes away from the picture before her.
“More will fall if we do not hurry,” Cassandra shouted over the loud war cries originating from behind the gateway to the Temple ahead.
They then ran forth, crossing the courtyard to the steps leading up to the entrance.  
She went through the open arch. What had once bee

Author’s note:
I do not claim ownership of Dragon Age or any of its characters. This is not intended for monetary gain.
The Lady’s First Trial – II
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A Shade shrieked as it fell, an arrow protruding from between its glowing eyes. Gloved hands adjusted an elaborate crossbow, loading in one arrow as more monsters emerged from the small rift. Varric, a blonde rogue dwarf cast his eyes on his next target.
He fired, hitting a green, glowing Wraith that got too close to him.
He watched as it fell and disintegrated, his smirk disappearing as the rift glowed and more demons poured out of it. The spirits wasted no time and engaged the soldiers fighting to hold the hill, killing two before moving on to their next victims.
"Shit, they won't stop coming," he muttered under his breath.
Another Wraith set its sights on him, concentrating green energy within its claws and flinging it in his direction. Varric’s red and gold coat moved around him as he ducked and ran, the

Author’s note:
Hi guys!
I apologize for this, but after practicing my writing further I wasn’t feeling comfortable with ROTI. I went over the first chapters, reformatted everything and changed some plot-relevant content.
-Nardhwen
I do not claim ownership of Dragon Age or any of its characters. This is not intended for monetary gain.
The Lady’s First Trial – I
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Elnora’s grey-blue eyes snapped open; her aching head filled with a blank haze that blocked her every thought. Her heart began to race and she sat up quickly, looking around at a world she did not recognize. She saw rocks beneath her and a hill beside her, black and green with hints of yellow dirt.
“W-where am I?” she whispered hoarsely, the air around her cold and heavy.
A screech made her head snap in its direction, chocolate ponytail and loose locks whipping around rounded cheeks. Large spider-like creatures emerged from behind a curtain of darkness, her eyes wid