David Gaider > Quotes

“Perhaps this was what Queens did. Perhaps they held their Kings in the darkness, deep within their castles and allowed them that moment of weakness they could never show to anyone else. Perhaps they gave strength to their Kings, because everyone else only took it from them.”
― David Gaider, The Stolen Throne

“My name is Alistair Theirin and I'm king of Ferelden. Long live the king, long may he reign! And so forth. Pray to the maker he doesn't do something stupid..”
― David Gaider

“A bard must know history so she does not repeat it. She tells the tales but is never part of them. She watches but remains above what she sees. She inspires passions in others and rules her own.”
― David Gaider, The Stolen Throne

“Being Tranquil didn't sound so bad to him. He'd been terrified of being swallowed up by the darkness for so long it seemed like it would be a relief to get it over with. You were only scared of becoming nothing until you were nothing.

Just like dying”
― David Gaider, Dragon Age: Asunder

“Loghain shook his head in disbelief. "Maker's breath, man, aren't you suppose to have some dignity? Somewhere?"
"Me? Dignity?"
"Being the supposed future King and such."
"I think Rowan took my dignity."
She snorted derisively, folding her arms. "There was nothing else worth having.”
― David Gaider, The Stolen Throne

“You are the light of my life and I believe in you.”
― David Gaider, The Stolen Throne

“Tell yourself the stories you need to tell. But don't be fooled by them. Never live your own lies.”
― David Gaider

“They howled again, and Loghain raise his voice even further. 'Your prince is not here! But when he returns to us, we shall hand to him his stolen throne! Here at the River Dane is where the Dragon Age begins, my friends! Today they will hear us roar!”
― David Gaider, The Stolen Throne

“Blessed are they who stand before The corrupt and the wicked and do not falter. Blessed are the peacekeepers, the champions of the just. —Canticle of Benedictions 4:10”
― David Gaider, Dragon Age: The Calling

“Really? It's no wonder you nearly froze to death the way you spend all your energy moving your mouth.
Loghain Mac Tir”
― David Gaider, The Stolen Throne

“And the person who says that the only way to please them is to restrict options for others is, if you ask me, the one who deserves it least. And that’s my opinion, expressed as politely as possible.”
― David Gaider

“Wasn’t it odd how children could be so fascinated by magic? It took them time and the lessons of the Chantry to learn real fear.”
― David Gaider

“If you cannot tell me another way, do not brand me a tyrant.”
― David Gaider, The Silent Grove

“Nicolas walked toward him. Ignoring the presence of the others nearby, he took Julien's chin in his hand and kissed him tenderly on the lips. Julien seemed chagrined at first, and then accepted the gesture. It was sweet, and had the air of a couple that had been together for a great long time.
Maric glanced away, embarrased by the intimacy, not to mention the fact that he hadn't quite realized the nature of the two warriors' relationship ealier. Not just comrades, then, and far more than close friend. The older Grey Wardens seemed unsurprised.”
― David Gaider, Dragon Age: The Calling

“Sometimes that which is most precious can be found where you would least expect to.”
― David Gaider, The Stolen Throne

“And worse, there was the music. He didn’t know what it was, but it seemed to come from far, far off. It called to him, but not in a pleasant way—it had an urgency that sped his heart and made his blood burn.”
― David Gaider, Asunder

“We all go through our entire lives not knowing. Wondering. Trying.
Untile we sleep.”
― David Gaider

“Well, it’s no wonder you nearly managed to freeze to death the way you spend all your energy moving your mouth.”
― David Gaider, The Stolen Throne

“Shale’s answers were, for the most part, sarcastic. When asked what kind of rock it consisted of, Shale answered “petrified nug droppings.” When asked how it was created, Shale responded with a long explanation of mother golems and father golems which Pharamond believed for five whole minutes. When asked how it could see through those points of lights in its eye sockets, Shale commented that it actually preferred tearing the eyeballs out of flesh creatures and using them instead—elven ones in particular.”
― David Gaider, Asunder

“That's the claim. The Arl and the Prince, both killed at West Hill." she glanced at Maric, crooking one corner of her mouth in grim amusement. "Apparently your body was not distinguishable from those of regular Fereldan men and thus couldn't be found, according to the usurper."
"Well that's just rude.”
― David Gaider, The Stolen Throne

“Rhys was tempted to point out that the golem’s heavy footfalls more or less announced their presence already. Even attempting to move quietly, it was a constant litany of thoom thoom thoom. The golem seemed in no mood for such a reminder, however … if a walking statue could be said to have a “mood.” Rhys was reminded of the solemn templar statues in the mage commons, and wondered what they might be like if they suddenly got up and started walking around. Somehow he doubted they would be nearly as sassy.”
― David Gaider, Asunder

“Lambert: "You are a disgrace to the Order, to your family and to the Maker".
Evangeline: Of all those things, you're wrong about my family. My father would be proud of what I've done. He always said tyranny was the last resort who have lost the right to lead.”
― David Gaider, Dragon Age: Asunder

“-Nie jestem aż tak dobrym człowiekiem.
Fiona prychnęła pogardliwie.
-Tylko dobry człowiek mógłby to powiedzieć”
― David Gaider

“The young man leaned in close, his expression one of deadly intent. "There was a Cole," he whispered, "You forgot him in that cell and I heard his cries when no one else would. I went to him, and held his hand in the darkness until it was over. When the templars found him, they erased everything to hide their shame . . . and I was helpless to act." Sorrow, and perhaps even regret, crossed the young man's face, but only for a moment. "I'm not helpless any longer." The words sent a chill through Lambert's heart.
"What do you want from me?"
The young man smiled coldly.
"I want you to look into my eyes.”
― David Gaider, Dragon Age: Asunder

“I fall off horses," he explained to Loghain with a sickly grin. "It's this thing I do.”
― David Gaider, The Stolen Throne

“I see you're not dead." Duncan couldn't be sure from the man's tone if he was pleased or disappointed. Mostly he sounded annoyed.
"Good to see you, too, Loghain," Maric chuckled tiredly.”
― David Gaider, Dragon Age: The Calling

“There were darkspawn all around him. Not in the same room, perhaps, but nearby. He could feel them tickling at the edge of his
mind. As always, the sensation came with a feeling of foulness, as if a poison had seeped under his skin.”
― David Gaider, Dragon Age: The Calling

“I had hoped I would be killed, yes,” he admitted.
“That is why I went on the Calling in the first place, after all.”
“There are easier ways to die, human.”
― David Gaider, Dragon Age: The Calling

“Eventually the great wooden door at the end of the hall swung open and admitted a female elf. [Fiona] was petite even for her kind, almost waiflike, with short mousy brown hair and large expressive eyes. She looked annoyed, as well, which didn’t surprise Duncan in the least. As a mage, she would have drawn more stares even than he. Not that she dressed much like a mage, eschewing their traditional robes for a hauberk of finely meshed chain and a long blue linen skirt, but she did carry her staff with her. It was polished white, with a silvery ball clasped in a claw at its end that gave off a constant and diffuse flow of magical power. She brought it everywhere.”
― David Gaider, Dragon Age: The Calling

“He could feel the darkspawn out there now. Genevieve was right. It just took some time to become acclimated. They were at the edge of his consciousness, lurking in the shadows far out of sight. It was that same feeling when someone was standing behind you, and you didn’t hear them or sense them in any way; you just knew.”
― David Gaider, Dragon Age: The Calling