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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It's comforting, in a way. "If you're not from here, what brings you to Minrathous? If it's not too personal to ask, of course."

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

He nods, tilting his head up to look at the stars. "That's a good way of putting it." They're not as easy to see here as they are in the forest, with the lights of the city threatening to drown them out. Still, he knows where to look as his gaze traces the familiar constellations. +

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Mahanon is pleasantly surprised when Dante doesn't ask further questions. He's very aware of how cagey he sounds, especially after his companion has been so open with his own origins, but there's nothing to be done about it. He can't tell him the whole truth, not without Dorian's consent. +

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

his free hand palming a knife beneath the table that he sincerely hopes he won't have to use. It'll be a shame to lose a new friend so soon, but it will hardly be the first time he's killed to keep someone silent. "Can I trust your discretion, or should I be making a run for the door?"

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Mahanon's hand freezes in the act of raising his glass, before he sets it down with controlled care. "Your sister," he echoes. "Well. This is a little embarrassing." His tone is light and conversational, but his mind is racing. *Stupid. Reckless. Idiot!* He smiles sheepishly at Eirwyn, +

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

fears to mask his own, but he can hardly tell Eirwyn the real reason for his caution. Somehow he didn't think the man would be quite so friendly, if he knew he was talking to the husband of the Archon.

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

getting quite stuffy anyway. Besides, nobody here will recognise his face and he's still keeping his most distinctive feature—the metallic arm Dagna designed for him—safely hidden. "Forgive my paranoia. I'm sure you can understand why." He feels a twinge of guilt for playing on the other elf's +

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Mahanon can certainly relate to that. "If you want to look *more* suspicious, by all means," he laughs. "To be honest..." Reaching up with his free hand, he pulls back his hood, exhaling in relief. Two elves having a casual conversation garner less attention than one sitting alone and it was +

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Mahanon smiles as Eirwyn returns with their drinks, murmuring a soft, "Ma serannas." He's glad to see a real smile on the other man's face. It suits him better than the anxious frown. Perhaps it's the guards backing off, or maybe it's the companionship of another elf that's brought his mood up. +

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

He laughs softly, shaking his head. "Yes, I know how cliché that sounds. A Dalish elf getting homesick for the trees, who would have guessed? But it can't be helped."

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

enough assassination attempts one learns to be cautious with information. "He does important work for the city. Too important for him to leave, and I am not leaving without him. So, I get my fill of the woods by coming up here when the city gets too loud." +

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

hear Dante speak about it so openly. "Not as weird as you'd think, but certainly unusual." He smiles, though the expression tightens just a little at Dante's question in return. "I- My husband..." Mahanon hesitates. If Dante wanted to harm him or Dorian, he would have tried to already, but after +

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Mahanon blinks, certain he must have heard wrong. "You're... from the Fade?" It's not the first time he's heard a similar claim, of course. One of his dearest friends began as a spirit himself, and Mahanon still isn't sure whether Cole considers himself mortal even now. Still, it's a surprise to +

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

getting back. But then again, if his contact *has* been compromised, he might give himself away if he leaves now... "That's kind, thank you," he says finally, before the silence becomes too awkward. "An apple cider, please."

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

He chuckles in response to Eirwyn's quip. "As am I. I think your friends have lost interest, by the way." Throwing a brief glance over Eirwyn's shoulder, he's glad to see the guards have drifted back to their game of cards. At the offer of another drink, however, he pauses. He should really be +

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

"I miss it, sometimes. Nothing more cathartic than hitting a piece of metal with a hammer." He grins, remembering the way Dorian hadn't known whether to look impressed or horrified the first time he'd found Mahanon at the smithy, covered in sweat and soot. "I imagine carpentry is similar, though." +

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The rain is still falling, more gently now. He tilts his face up, eyes closed for a moment, though it's far harder to pretend he's somewhere else now that he has company. "Where are you from, Dante?" he asks eventually, curiosity overcoming awkwardness. "You're not Tevene, not with that accent."

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

"Yes, I did. I've lived here for years now, but sometimes it's just too... enclosed. Not enough sky." A stray hair tickles his cheek and he raises his prosthetic to swipe it away, trusting his flesh-and-blood hand more than its metal counterpart to keep purchase on the damp grass. +

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Something about the way Dante says "this place" makes Mahanon wonder if he's talking about the city or something else entirely, but he doesn't question it, taking a seat cross-legged on the damp grass a few feet away. It's pleasantly cool on his skin as he leans back on his palms. +

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

His tone is light but anxiety twists in his stomach. His contact should be here by now. Has he been intercepted? At least the man wouldn't know who he was meeting, otherwise Mahanon would be long gone by now. "A chat with a new friend will suffice, though." He smiles more warmly and sips his drink.

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

a sword or a chestplate. It must be so rewarding, building a home with your own hands." Eirwyn's perceptive half-question draws a wry smile to his face. "I'm just here for a drink and a chat with a friend. Or I would be, if my friend had bothered to show up." +

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Well, that certainly explains the presence of a lone Dalish elf in a city where he clearly doesn't want to be. Mahanon nods, noting the faint scars on his hands now that he knows to look for them. "That's a valuable skill. I apprenticed as a smith for a time, but never made anything bigger than +

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

"My name is Mahanon. I apologise for my first reaction, Dante. You have as much right to be here as I do." Stepping a little closer, he gestures at the damp grass. "Do you mind if I sit? If you would prefer to be alone, I won't be offended."

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

"No, Iㅡ No." Mahanon takes a breath, shaking off the initial shock. "I don't often see people up here. You caught me by surprise, that's all. And it's not mine, exactly." It might as well be, with how often he has the place to himself, but that's neither here nor there. +

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Over the hundreds of nights he's been coming up here, Mahanon has never run into another person at this hour. He tenses, preparing to run as the stranger meets his eyes. "Who are you?"

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

With a sigh he opens his eyes and steps around the tree, intending to find a place to sit, when he realises with a jolt that he's not alone. A horned figure is sitting on the grass just a few yards away, draped in black and almost invisible if not for the sheen of rain reflecting the moonlight. +

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

As he passes beneath an overhanging tree, Mahanon raises his right hand and runs his fingers through the damp leaves. If he closes his eyes, he can almost believe he's back in the forest, with nothing for miles but moss and trees. Almost. +

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

grimly, not needing to feign his sorrow and understanding. "I'm Mahanon. It's good to meet you, Eirwyn." He leans forward a little and rests his elbow on the table. "If you don't mind me asking, what brought you into the city?"

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Mahanon takes a more measured sip, watching with sympathy as the other elf visibly tries to calm his nerves. He knows too well what that feels like, how the anxiety of being watched weighs on you day after day. His next words all but confirm Mahanon's suspicions and he nods +

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

before Mae sends out a search party, but it's been too long since he spoke with one of his people. Surely he can stay a few more minutes. "Are you alright? Were they giving you trouble?" His eyes flit briefly to the guards, who haven't moved closer but are still watching the two of them.

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

"No need to apologise." Mahanon smiles. "It's alright. Nobody else was sitting there and I don't mind the company." That last part would have been a lie a few minutes ago, but the more this stranger talks the more Mahanon is considering buying another drink. He should really be getting back +

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Careful not to slip on the damp steps, he quickly reaches the roof and takes a deep breath, revelling in the scent of night orchids and petrichor. He kicks off his shoes and steps onto the wet grass, a soft laugh escaping as he feels the tension in his chest loosen with every step. #DArp (open! 💜)

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Light, misty rain is falling over Minrathous, as Mahanon steps out onto the balcony and tilts his face up to look at the faint stars still visible in the pre-dawn sky. He'd felt restless all night. Some time up in the gardens always helps, though it isn't quite the forest he misses so dearly. +

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Thank you, Cassandra. I know I can always count on you.

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

"Andaran atish'an," he says softly, leaning forward enough to let the lamplight catch the vallaslin concealed beneath his hood. "Ignore them. They're all bark and no bite."

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

feels upon seeing the familiar lines of ink, even after all this time. Then he sees the man's hands trembling slightly around his glass and takes a breath to contain the fury rising in his chest. It seems even in this enlightened age, the Dalish aren't welcome. Fuck that. +

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Mahanon's eyes narrow as he watches the guards lean not-so-subtly to watch as the elf pays for his drink and takes a seat. The stranger doesn't acknowledge him, but Mahanon doesn't take it personally; he is trying to avoid attention, after all. He notes the tattoo, surprised at the sting he still +

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Getting my bearings, mostly. This place is enormous!

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

With the last open seats in the place across from him, the mostly shem clientele have opted to stand at the bar. They'd act differently if they knew, he thinks with a contemptuous glance toward the bar. Their prejudice plays to his advantage, but it still stings. At least the cider is good.

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Mahanon takes a sip of his cider, glancing over as the door opens, but the elf who enters the tavern is definitely not his dark-haired dwarven contact. *Fenedhis, this is a waste of time.* Mae was right, he shouldn't be here. At least with his hood up and arm covered, no-one's looked twice. +

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Mahanon Lavellan @knivesandelfroot.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Kidnapped from his clan and sold into slavery as a child, Mahanon met his soulmate Dorian, clawed back his freedom and found his way to a certain doomed Conclave. The rest, as they say, is history. RP welcome! 💜Fully shipped though, sorry😅 Full profile here: ellipsus.com/read/5dQhPW5...

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