Dragon Age Lorecast

A podcast dedicated to all of the wonderfully confusing, complex, and interesting lore in the Dragon Age universe. Co-created and co-hosted by Teecup and Shecup, who you may also know as The Cups or Austin and Shelby. We'll jump into topics like the many different gods and cultures throughout Thedas, the history of each country, the Blight, Fen'Harel's real ambitions, character deep dives, and so much more. We'll also be answering all of your questions and talking about all of your favorite side characters and NPCs along the way.

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Minisode #2: Ser Cullen Rutherford: Former Temp...
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The Seekers of Truth: Vigils, Secrets, and Tran...
In this episode, Shelby and Austin take a look at the Seekers of Truth. This lesser known faction in Thedas holds a great deal of power, and they also harbor many secrets that impact the whole of Thedas. We attempt to uncover what we do know about them, as well as analyze the Seekers' role in the relation to the Templars and the rest of Thedas.
64 min
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The Templar Order: Obedience, Loyalty, and Lyrium
In this episode, Shelby and Austin discuss the military arm of the Chantry, the Templar Order.
65 min
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Chevaliers: Death Before Dishonor
In this episode, Shelby and Austin take a look at the supposedly noble faction of the Chevaliers, a proud, warrior faction of Orlais.
48 min
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Grey Wardens: Political Machinations, Ever-Pres...
In this Season Two premiere, Shelby and Austin take a look at the infamous Grey Wardens, one of the very first factions we're introduced to in Dragon Age: Origins.
64 min
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The Anderfels: Blighted, Pious, and Little-Known
In this week's episode, Austin and Shelby dive into the Anderfels, a little-known region North and West of Tevinter and Orlais.
62 min
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Minisode #1: Varric Tethras--Prolific Writer, S...
In celebration of Dragon Age Day 2021, we are coming at you with our first ever minisode. In these shorter episodes, we'll take a deep dive into all the main characters. We're starting off strong with everyone's favorite dwarf, Varric Tethras.
34 min
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Par Vollen and Seheron: Homeland of the Qunari
In this week's episode, Austin and Shelby talk about both Par Vollen and Seheron--two different areas of land that are both controlled by the Qunari.
59 min
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The Empire Formerly Belonging to the Dwarves, P...
This week's episode focuses on the other two remaining great thaigs of Thedas, Kal-Sharok and Kal'Hirol.
57 min
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The Empire Formerly Belonging to the Dwarves, P...
In this episode, Austin and Shelby begin a two-episode arc on the Dwarven Empire, or at least what's left of it.
55 min
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Nevarra: Death Mages, Family Feuds, and Pentagh...
62 min
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The Free Marches, Part Two: Starkhaven and Beyond
In this second episode, Shelby and Austin finish their dive into the Free Marches.
49 min
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The Free Marches, Part One: Kirkwall and Ostwic...
In this first episode, Shelby and Austin take a two-part look into the Free Marches. We'll look at their history, their culture, and what makes them unique from the rest of Thedas.
59 min
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Antiva and Rivain: Pirates, Seers, Mercenaries,...
In this episode, Austin and Shelby continue the Countries of Thedas series by taking a deep dive into the smaller countries of Antiva and Rivain.
62 min
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Ferelden: Don't You Dare Diss Their Dogs | Feat...
In this week's episode, Austin and Shelby, along with Fyrewriter, discuss Ferelden history, politics, and culture.
77 min
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The Orlesian Empire: Who's Playin' the Game?
In today’s episode, Austin and Shelby unpack and discuss the history of the Orlesian Empire. They discuss the founding, unification, and ancient history, as well as modern history.
71 min
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Tevinter: Thedas' First Country
56 min
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The Old Gods: Who's Really Responsible for the ...
In this week's episode, Austin and Shelby take a deeper look at the Old Gods, the rise and fall of the worship of the Old Gods, and how they are connected to the Blight and the darkspawn.
70 min
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Elven History: From Arlathan to Present
In this week's episode, Shelby and Austin dig into the history of the elven people, perhaps the first people on the continent of Thedas.
44 min
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Andraste: General, Warrior, Prophet, Divine.
47 min
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The Elven Gods: A Deeper Look at the Religious ...
Throughout all three Dragon Age games, we see, hear, and experience a variety of religious beliefs from the elves of Thedas. Some elves are Andrastian. Others, such as the Dalish, honor one specific Elven god above all the others. But what did the ancient elves believe in?
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Episode 0
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The Maker
A Basic Overview, with Fan Theories Galore
39 min