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Merrill 🌱🌼

@merrillthefirst.bsky.social
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Dalish elven mage and (former) First to Keeper Marethari in the Free Marches. #DragonAge #DARP “Everything here is cold, hard stone. I wish I'd worn shoes with soles, now."

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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
*looking up from her ale* “What? Did I miss a joke? Oh Creators, I really need to start paying attention to my surroundings! No wonder I get lost all the time.”
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"Oh? There's a liquid form of blood magic? This I never heard of..." *stares at the drink set in front of her on the table* "Oh, oh this! I've never heard of such a thing. Oh my, it's very pretty..." *lifts the drink and examines the red tint to the liquor*
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
*sitting still just watching everyone talk back and forth across the table* "I'm not exactly sure what is going on, but I'm having a great time!" *lifted her tankard with both hands as she takes a small sip of ale* "By the Dread Wolf! That is so terrible! Why do I keep drinking it?"
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
“Is that bad? Isn’t that the point of the game? Help me out here, I'm still trying to learn more about your cultures."
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
*looking around a bit confused as always* “What, what is it? Did I miss something?”
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
"I've not really left the Skyhold grounds, no. I don't know what it's like out there, really. I've only explored the Free Marches. I imagine the rift in the sky is what weakened the veil? We certainly don't want that allowing the Fade to come through, now do we?" 🌱
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
"You are right, of course. I should speak with Cassandra about Inquisition priorities and if we can check them out, if we have the time, I don't want to step on anyone's toes. I tend to do that sometimes, honestly I don't mean to, I swear!" She played with her hands in front of her atop the desk.
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
“How interesting! Suppose it leads to more hidden relics, enchantments, passageways leading to a hidden chamber? Oh, I’m excited when you find out what it uncovers. You will tell me what you find, won’t you?” She couldn’t take her eyes off the glowing shard on the desk, watching as it pulsed.
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
“Awww, how very sweet. Thank you, Hawke. You’re a good friend.”
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
“How fascinating…what have you found out about them? Are there more scattered about Thedas?” 🌱
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Her eyes widened, feeling quite honored he allowed her to sit at his work desk. She gladly obliged and took a seat, her widened eyes staring at the glowing shard, its reflection shining within her wide eyes. “Ocularum? Yes, I think this was mentioned in one of your books.”
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
“Oh yes, I have now, thank you. It’s good to have them here. A little ‘home away from home’ as it is. We got into so much trouble in Kirkwall! We had some good times.” Merrill paused a moment, looking around the rotunda. “I was wondering…if you needed help with anything? I can help if you like.”
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
“This is so fascinating. Thank you again, Mr. Solas.” Once she stopped rambling, she looked up as if she’d just remembered something. “Ir abelas, I should have asked how you were before I barged in her unexpectedly! How are you doing? Sorry, it was quite rude of me. I’m still working on that.” 🌱
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
“Different keys? They really didn’t want anyone else getting in, did they? How clever of them.” Merrill’s large eyes widened again at the journal offered to her. “Oh, ma serannas!” She immediately flipped open the book to a random page to examine the notes and drawings.
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
“Maybe we can gather other elves to help with this project, it would be quite the undertaking, but I’m sure if they are as curious as I am, they would be more than willing.” 🌱
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
-- has not been, but maybe the others are in better shape? How wonderful it would be if they could be restored! Can you imagine? Oh, this is so exciting!” She began to pace back and forth near the desk, thinking out loud and getting ahead of herself, as she often did.
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
“Oh, that is so brilliant! Imagine...so many more of these scattered about for fast travel, I can not even comprehend something like this…” Merrill clasped her hands together as her thoughts continued to all run together. “Do you think they can be repaired or reactivated? I mean, mine still --
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
- more of our old language would be…oh I wish I weren’t exiled from my clan, I have so much to tell them! It could be groundbreaking!” Her enthusiasm and excitement filled the room as she stood before him near the scaffolding as he was looking at one of the frescoes. 🌱
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Her eyes widened at the possibilities of what this could mean. “There are that many more out there? Creators, I had no idea, this is extraordinary! What we can learn about our people…so much of our history was lost. To finally understand where our ancestors came from, and even learn how to speak -
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
"Mister Solas? If you have the time, I would like to speak with you, if that's alright." Merrill entered the rotunda before an invitation, clutching a book to her chest. "I was reading more of this book you loaned me, which led me to do more research on eluvians." @oneirologist.bsky.social
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
“Oh! I have all sorts of things I want to forget, though I don’t like the throwing up bit…” *thinking about it* “Alright, I’ll give it a go!”
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
“Me too, though I don’t think I’ve been drunk before. What is it like, Isabela?”
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
"Oh goodness! Let me help you clean it up." She scurried over to carefully pick up the shattered pieces. "What sort of potion were you trying to make? Maybe I could help? I mean, I usually don't craft potions - ever - but I can help gather ingredients and such if you like." She said rather quickly.
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
"Oh, hello! Is something the matter, Mr. Solas? I was just walking by and heard you -- not that I was spying or anything. I would never do such a thing, I respect your privacy. Mythal knows I am the same way."
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
“Oh, good! This is fun!” 🏴‍☠️ 🎶
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
“Oh! Alright then, and good. I usually make a fool of myself anyway, so I’m used to it if I mess it up.”
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
“Really? Oh, alright!” *running up on stage with her* “Ok so, how does this work? We sing about the sea and make it rhyme, is that right?”
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
*clapping along and trying to sing along but she doesn’t know the words* “Oh this is so much fun! The Dalish never did anything like this.”
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
*blinking* "Alright then! I really want to hear you sing..."
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
"That would be nice, wouldn't it? Can you sing us some, Isabela?" *looking up at her with those big green Dalish eyes*
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
“You are very kind, I hadn’t thought of it that way before. Perhaps you’re right, I notice artifacts more than people. I suppose that’s not a bad thing then, just different. Better than the book? Ir abelas, I have not read it myself. Varric wrote him differently than he is in person?”
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
“I thought so! Isabela said she noticed something about how he looks at you? Sorry, I’m not that observant and people need to point things out to me and explain. I’m sort of in my own world all the time…but you must make him happy, he’s always around you. I did notice he’s smiling more than usual.”
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
“Oh, so you would know of the quiet places! Thanks for that, I will look into those spaces. And what was that now? I actually haven’t talked to him that much since I’ve been here, just a little. He’s been quite busy with you, in fact. I think he fancies you, Miss Seeker.” *Merrill is a bit dense*
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
"Oh that sounds like a good idea, I like the quiet much better. Too many sounds and voices agitate me further. I'm glad you understand what I mean. What have I heard? Nothing, I just know you and Hawke are friends and you've been spending time together, is all. Why? Did I miss something? I do that."
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
*scratching her head* "Oh! Alright...I am still trying to get used to a different way of thinking, is all."
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
"Oh, that's good to hear! Skyhold has been so kind. I've wandered about and explored a bit, chatted with Isabela and my other Kirkwall friends. They help when I get nervous, which is a lot. A familiar face always helps. I suppose you're becoming more familiar as well, with Hawke mostly, I imagine."
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
"Oh, hello there! Thank you, Miss Cassandra. I will keep it clean, cleaner than usual. Ma serranas!"
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
"I also do not know who this individual is..."
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
"I've never met this Shale person...is she kind?"
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
"Am I? I don't really use a blade, I mean not really - only when I needed to use my blood magic, but I haven't in a while. Not anymore, I swear! I use my staff for magic again."
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
"Goodness, why? Did they do something bad?"
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
-- me for my inquiries about my people's history. All the other Dalish in my clan didn't seem to care and no one was interested but me. I just can't understand why you wouldn't want to know where you've come from?" 🌱
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
"Oh you mean Mister Solas. Yes, I've spoken with him and he gave me a book about the Fade and such. I've read bits of it and I'll need to go talk to him about it later. He's spent loads more time in the Fade than I have, can you imagine? He's different than the other elves, didn't pester or scold --
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
"I've done no such thing. How would that even work?!"
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
"What is all this? Not all apostate mages are bad. Anders, maybe yes, but Hawke is one of the good ones!"
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
"Everyone is on edge lately, I can feel it in the air. I mean, I'm nervous all the time but I feel it more so around this place. I will let you know, yes of course! In the meantime, I'm not sure what to do with myself. A lot of sitting around and waiting, isn't it? Too much time to think..."
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
"Yes, you're probably right. While in the meantime we're here still meeting loads of new people. Where do they all come from? Miss Josie mentioned there are some visiting dignitaries from Starkhaven, you think Prince Sebastian is along them too? He was quite grumpy when he was with us, wasn't he?"
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
"The say what now?" Merrill couldn't help but laugh with Isabela at her reaction. "Perhaps you can ask the Lady Seeker about it? I bet she would be all sorts of embarrassed...oh, can I watch you ask?!" The elf shook her head. "Oh, poor Aveline. I wonder if she even knows she is the subject?"
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
- think when they realize it’s about them?! The book was left in a cliffhanger, but Varric didn’t plan to write any more, until Hawke asked him to. How very awkward!”
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Merrill 🌱🌼 @merrillthefirst.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
“Well from what I heard, and I hear a lot when I wander about, the Seeker originally read “Swords & Shields” thinking she would learn more about Hawke, but then she became obsessed with the story itself!” *whispering over the table* “The book is quite smutty! Elgar’nan, what will Aveline & Donnic -
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