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[ It's strange, being more often out of armor than in it, but Wonderland doesn't often call them to battle in the same way that she's gotten used to. The Warden is dressed simply and more for comfort, though still in the kind of dress of Ferelden, rather than the modern clothes of much of the others in the mansion. Her hair is braided to keep it out of her face and her expression is quietly contemplative. Shutting her eyes briefly, she says: ]

"Your name is etched into my every step. I will not forsake You, even if I forget myself."

[ And then opens them again, taking a deep breath, admitting a little smile. ]

I've yet to find any kind of... chapel, or place of worship. I never thought there would be one strictly Andrastian, but any sort of quiet space for prayer would be suitable. If there is one, I would appreciate the help in tracking it down.

[ Maker knows, she's faced a lot of trials thus far and needs a little more guidance lately than usual. ]

Most of you won't have heard of the Maker or of Andraste, but I don't think the idea of solace in faith is too strange, is it?

[ Lightly, Robyn clears her throat before changing the subject. ]

I mentioned once that I was in an order called the Grey Wardens? Part of that life is nights of very bad dreams. But, I haven't had a one since I've been here, not in all those months. [ There's a pause in which she thinks back, frowning thoughtfully, almost torn between concern and relief at the lack of the nightmares. ] ... We must be far from home, after all.

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[ Now that she mentions it... ]

You know, I haven't seen one either.

[ Brennan sounds thoughtful about it. It's not as if he's spent all that much time in a chapel in recent months - being Andraste's chosen came with a lot more responsibility than it rightly should and left not a lot of time for meditation and contemplation. ]

I bet it wouldn't be hard to make one, there's so many empty rooms. And having such a place to go to to think and pray might be nice.

[ ...As long as you don't start wondering if either the Maker or Andraste can even hear them here.

Still, her comment about the nightmares is definitely enough to get his attention. ]

You're too far to hear the call? Well, on one hand, I supposed that's a good thing, right? The last thing we need is a Blight showing up on our doorstep here.

Maybe it's just... illusive. [ Or maybe it just doesn't exist. Yet! ]

"Make one?" With the materials and builders, then... [ She forgets that rooms just appear in Wonderland. ] But, I agree that it would be a nice thing to have.

[ So next time she's feeling lost and alone, she doesn't have to go to the bar and make a fool of herself. ]

Thus far. [ Yes, a Blight would be Bad. Particularly with so few Wardens (though, there had only been the two of them back home, really). ] The dreams haven't come. It's one of the things I haven't missed.

[ Billy is surprised this is the first time he's seen anyone ask about this on the network. Religion and faith seems to be a constant throughout all the worlds he's encountered after all.

Religion was something that was important to him, but also personal and usually he preferred to worship by himself behind closed doors. It made him feel closer to home and his family who he missed. ]

I don't think there is a place or worship here. Usually I just use my room. Or the roof, it can be quiet and peaceful up there at night.

[ He pauses thinking for a minute. ] There are plenty of empty rooms here, you can always set one up.

[ Her answer gets a chuckle from him. ] You've forgotten the rooms are magic, haven't you? I wouldn't know the first thing about building one, I'm afraid - the most experience I've got in that area was badly patching a broken window with a board once. But if we pick a location, I'm sure we can shape one of the rooms into something vaguely resembling one of the chantry's we're familiar with. Even Skyhold had such a place I found myself a time or two.

I imagine you have not. I've seen something resembling an archdemon. It was a terrifying thing to behold. To have it stalk your slumber each night would not be very restful, I imagine.

It's more that I've no idea how this magic works, to be honest.

[ She still isn't sure what he means by 'shape one of the rooms,' but he knows enough, and she trusts his judgment enough, not to bludgeon him with questions. Yet. ]

I would like that, if you've got the time. [ She wonders what a man called the Herald of Andraste might say in his prayers, but doesn't ask.

(Yet.) ]

Have you? What, a dragon?

[ Since they often, or always, take the forms of dragons, or so Alistair had told her. ]

It isn't restful at all. [ She almost laughs at the thought. ] I've had far better sleep here than I have since I became a Warden.

I don't think I could find the same... peace in my room, but the roof might be nice.

[ Or the gardens, or the beach, or the forest. Still, she's gotten rather attached to the idea of the chapel and nods at the suggestion. ]

Another told me, though I still don't quite know how it... works. The magic that shapes the rooms, that is.

Are these bad dreams from things you've experienced as a, er, Grey Warden? Or is there something that would be causing them back home? Something magical or...I guess the word would be spiritual?

[Sirius has gotten a little obsessed with any magic to do with the mind thanks to all the research on memory magic he's been doing with James and Lily.]</small.

It's usually quiet up there around dawn. Really peaceful and beautiful watching the sun rise.

[Don't ask why he's up at dawn because it usually means he couldn't sleep.]

I could help if you needed it. I've turned two rooms here into something else. It's just a matter how imagining what you want and hoping the closets get it right.

[It's the first time he's heard any part of the Chant since his arrival and that's enough to make Alistair pay attention. He may not be particularly devout but he does take some comfort in faith and it's not a terrible idea to have a place to go to pray. Even if he'd likely never use it, the option would be there.

It's only when she brings up the Wardens that he finally chooses to respond instead of just listening, switching the device on and nodding in agreement.]

I haven't been having the dreams either. Or anything... darkspawn-ish. I think you're right about there not being any here or anywhere nearby.

[Which is a little strange after over a year of bad dreams and the increasingly frequent sense of darkspawn around him.]

It's a nice change.

[Even if they have no choice but to go back in the end there's no reason not to enjoy it while it lasts.]

So what exactly does a Grey Warden do? [Color her curious, although she's not gonna touch on the whole religion part... Although --]

Andraste has a nice ring to it. Would your chapel or whatever be considered sacred ground? [Not that she's asking for any reason in particular... Nope. Not at all.]

Well, that does sound nice. [ And she makes a mental note to check it out. Robyn doesn't, in fact, question the time he's mentioned because she's often up at dawn, herself. The habits of living on the road for the past year... ]

Have you? Was it difficult at all? [ She imagines so, but that's because her experience with both magic in general and with Wonderland are fairly limited. ] I couldn't ask that of you, but if you have any advice, then I would love to hear it.

The latter, and I would say that it's actually more magical than spiritual.

[ But she smiles genially; she's immensely grateful not to have those particular dreams and it shows. ]

I haven't seen a one since the summer, when I arrived. As far as I've heard, there haven't been any before then, either.

[ And thank goodness for that, unless there were other Wardens present before she showed up. ]

A very nice change. [ Robyn agrees firmly. ] I only wish it would carry over back to Ferelden.

The Grey Wardens are warriors who fight the darkspawn. ... Monsters, more or less, from my home world.

[ Most people don't care to hear the details, anyway. The Wardens are a nicety, a thankless profession. ]

She is the Bride of the Maker. [ Robyn says dutifully, but the way she seems to brighten a little suggests that she could talk about Andraste for a long, long time. ] It-... hmm. Well, the Chantry would be considered sacred ground, but I don't think a chapel here would be, especially if it isn't of one, single faith.

[ Then, with an almost apologetic smile: ]

But, I'm not an expert.

[ More hunters is basically all she heard from that phrase. Although as far as she knew, she didn't fit the bill of a darkspawn. At least, not totally.

When she keeps going, well Ruby isn't about to stop the sharing. If she could learn more about some of the other cultures here, she might just be able to find a few safe spots - people who might not try to kill her on sight...

Again. ]

I just ask because I know there's non-humans here. I'd hate to see them get hurt when aimlessly wandering. [ That's right, Ruby. Make it sound totally selfless. ] Religion plays a huge part in my world back home, so it's always on the forefront of my mind.

[Uncomfortable or not he has to laugh at the suggestion. Wouldn't that be something?]

I don't know, it'd be a bit embarrassing I think. 'Don't worry everyone the Blight just went away'? I'd feel a fool having to go tell all our allies not to worry about raising those armies, the darkspawn decided they'd had enough and went home.

[And on a more depressing note it would feel like all those people at Ostagar had died for no reason. But it's mostly the embarrassment he'd have a problem with, really.]

Me either, but it's not like that's ever stopped me before.

[ His very existence was probably going to stump mages, scholars and historians for centuries, after all. ]

A Blighted one, yes. Although I don't believe it was one of the Old Gods. Corypheus was powerful, but I think that was still beyond him. He was theirs to command, not the other way around.

[Hawke is gonna just. Not touch the whole Chantry-esque thing because haha. Hahaha. Ha.]

The thought of having dreams without the Fade seemed impossible, yet... Not quite the same, but it's telling of how far we are.

[It's very troubling.]

[Sirius returns the smile. It's nice to see people feeling good in this place.]

It's strange how, for some people, Wonderland's almost better than being back home. Almost like it rescues some people. Or, well, it would be if it weren't for how terrible the events can be.

I'm glad it works out for you, at least as far as not having the dreams is concerned.

Have you made a new room, then?

[ What for, she wonders, raising her eyebrows curiously. ]

Ah - Corypheus again. [ Thank the Maker they'd been able to stop him. She hasn't heard too much about the would-be god, but none of it is very good. ] So many think that the biggest must also be the strongest, but they can be so slow, do you know? Monsters, people... dragons, though, not as much, I think. They can be very quick.

[ She tries to stay positive, though it's been more difficult here than she'd thought, at times. ]

It is in some ways, but I have a duty to return to. [ Without darkspawn to fight, are Grey Wardens even Wardens, really? ] But, you're very kind. Is it very bad in your home?

I think it would be worth the embarrassment to have the horde decide to withdraw. [ She shrugs, but she's also smiling brightly. ] And, don't forget; we still have an enemy to contend with.

[ As far as she's concerned, Loghain is still responsible for the slaughter at Ostagar. The Landsmeet still looms over them both, demanding justice for their fallen fellows. ]

[ Ruby certainly doesn't fit the bill of darkspawn. If anything, she'd be a demon in Thedas, too, but with more personality and decidedly unique. ]

I can understand that. [ She wonders distantly who might be hurt by entering a chapel and can think of nothing good, but holds her tongue. ] What is the dominant religion from your home, if I can ask?

I thought for sure the dreams would return, but we really are cut off from the darkspawn, here.

[ And the Fade, as he's said, and the rest of Thedas. ]

How is it that we dream at all without it? Not everything can be called Wonderland's magic, surely.

[If there's one thing guaranteed to ruin any good mood it's Loghain. He doesn't even have to be in the same country to do it.]

True. [For once the anger in his voice isn't directed at her.] But we don't need an army to stop him.

[So long as they had enough support at the Landsmeet they could bring Loghain to justice. He'd do it himself given the chance, even without their support.]

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