Lady_Aubade
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My contribution to Rutherfest's Cullentine 2026!
This takes place during a Modern-AU fic idea I've had cooking in the back of my mind for a while:
Following the tragic death of her brother, aspiring baker and best friend of Rosalie Rutherford, Ana Trevelyan, is invited to move in with local fire chief, Cullen Rutherford (and his loyal mabari), by his sisters—who are also moving in—in order for his brother, Branson, and his soon-to-be bride to have a home of their own. This is a story of how both Cullen and Ana learn what it means to truly live again in the wake of heartache and loss. A tale of found family, friendship, and secret pining as two downtrodden people with hearts of gold rediscover their worth.
This short fic features a moment of vulnerability between Ana and Cullen where they have a heart-to-heart about past hurts.
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I hope to one day write the whole thing, but for now this is a "sneak peek", if you will, that I had to write and share because of the inspiration that came from the Cullentine prompts of Shy Touches and Racing Heart (Passion); Knight's Move and Well Done (Positivity); Shaking Hands, Heart-to-Heart and Silent Prayer (Vulnerability).
Happy Reading!
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A few years after Trespasser, we join Cullen and Anaia--now titled and landed in Ferelden--during their holiday activities. In a moment where Cullen is reflecting on all he's been blessed with, he’s reminded that not all have been as lucky as he has. Begrudgingly, he goes to motivate the last person on Thedas he'd like to share the holiday joy with. Little does he know that while he's been made busy with various tasks, including this one, some conspirators have been preparing his gift.
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The Chains We Break by Lady_Aubade
Fandoms: Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age II, Dragon Age: Inquisition
14 Oct 2025
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How far the Inquisition has come since their defeat at the hands of the Elder One in Haven. The Herald delivered back by near miraculous means has shouldered the mantle of Inquisitor. A new stronghold found in the stone walls of Skyhold. Beyond their fortress, the Inquisition’s reach has grown. The Templars of Therinfal and The Mage Rebellion allied. The threat upon the Empress of Orlais stopped.
Returning from Halamshiral, the Inquisition arrives to find its stronghold under siege. Enraged at yet another foiling of his plans, the Elder One has sent a force to hamstring the Inquisition at Skyhold. Commander Cullen Stanton Rutherford leads our heroes into battle to once again fight to protect their people. The worst of lyrium withdrawal behind him, the demon that had haunted his steps quelled, will he finally be able to rise anew as the man he was meant to be?
Lieutenant-Commander of the Reformed Mage-Templar Battalion and Fadewalker, Meira Neria Lavellan, twin to the Inquisitor, is so close to seeing her hopes realized. But will she let the darkness haunting her prevent her from gaining them?
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- Part 3 of The Unbreaking
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As Commander Cullen Rutherford whisks Inquisitor Anaia Trevelyan away to Ferelden after seeing she was in need of respite after the strenuous trial of the Winter Palace, the rather new couple find themselves utter nervous wrecks around each other. Though they've loved each other from a distance for months now, finding themselves suddenly free of all formalities leaves them to wrestle with expressing it as they'd hoped while traveling the countryside. But as they near Cullen's surprise destination, will they finally overcome the dam they've unintentionally built between them?
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My contribution to the Rutherfest 2025 Event! I decided to roll all the prompts into this one fic. Family, Faith and Friends. Past, Present and Future. Dreams and Devotion. Demons and Duty. It's a short fic being only five chapters, but I love it to pieces. Hope you all enjoy it as well!
Happy reading!A huge thank you to @wyse_ink for all your input on this one :)
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Enasal by Lady_Aubade
Fandoms: Dragon Age: Inquisition, Dragon Age: The Veilguard (Video Game), Dragon Age (Video Games)
14 Feb 2025
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Enasal: joy in triumph over loss
Inquisitor Elera Lavellan finds herself at the end of the world. Again. Torn between duty, love and heartbreak, she stands tall once more in the face of adversity. Working with Varric’s chosen agent, Rook, against her former lover as she advises familiar friends and colleagues, including Commander Cullen, to defend Skyhold and the South in her absence, Elera does all she can to quiet the devouring storm within her.
The false gods she once worshipped threaten to destroy the world. The man she loves is trapped within the Fade, helping Rook as much as his own ends as he remains resolute in his goal to bring down the Veil. The whole of Thedas hangs in the balance once again. This time, Elera knows she may not come back from it. This time, she knows she may have to choose between her love and her duty.
What she does not know is that perhaps time has allowed her scars to heal more than she realizes. That perhaps her heart, that she believes gone with her vhenan, returned—only to be slowly given to another.
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An alternate ending to Veilguard for Lavellan that was inspired by the different canon endings and a love for Cullavellan.
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The Unbreaking by Lady_Aubade
Fandom Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age II, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Dragon Age: Origins
14 Oct 2025
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Observations from Cole as he wanders Skyhold.
Notes: Angst, hurt/comfort, and healing. Less-than-subtle hints of budding romantic feelings between Inquisitor (Mira) Trevelyan and Cullen.
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05 Jan 2025
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In which Sera leaves a special gift for the Commander and Inquisitor Trevelyan.
Bookmarked by Lady_Aubade
05 Jan 2025