Does she now? How flattering.

I'm still around, child. I never left.

Protector of the People #mythal #dragonage

A wise creature knows their manners.

"A wise decision, Dread Wolf."

May you all find love, my children. Whether it be with another elf, human, dwarf or qunari, I bless your unions.

Why, thank you child. It's always wonderful to see such excellent manners in the young.

If it cools you down, then I would say it does, dear child. Enjoy your whiskey.

It is very warm and humid outside today, dear children. Do take care and remember to drink some water or iced drinks.

Don't you sass me, girl, lest you become the dinner of dragons.

“We stand on the precipice of change. The world fears the inevitable plummet into the abyss. Watch for that moment, and when it comes do not hesitate to leap. For it is when we fall we learn whether we can fly.”

"A wise idea, child."

"It is better to keep away, my dear. One night with him is not worth the lifetime of pain he would cause you."

"They were originally created to protect our people, yes. However, it seems that attack everyone on sight, whether they are an elf or not. I would not have our people harmed further by our mistakes."

*sighs* "Don't be a fool, Illario. He will only ending up hurting and enslaving you; take it from an old woman who has seen and done much in her time."

"You created them to protect people? Who exactly? I've only ever known them kill people."

"Improved? They were never good in the first place, you foolish woman."

"Since when were you competent? You haven't done anything decent in years."

"I have no desire to be part of your new pantheon, foolish girl. If you really cared to help as much as you claim, you'd stop blighting everyone as it will only cause more pain and suffering."

"Destroying the people of this world with blight is not fun, foolish child. Fun is enjoying a good meal with friends, or dancing with a loved one. Not corrupting everyone with the blight."

"Do not listen to the song, dear children. Such beauty is often worn as a mask by a great evil."

We stand upon the precipice of change, young man. The world fears the inevitable plummet into the abyss. Watch for that moment... and when it comes, do not hesitate to leap. It is only when you fall that you learn whether you can fly.

I will forever be grateful to Solas for inventing iced coffee.

You were trained well, young man. And of course, as a trained assassin, good manners and charm go hand in hand if you are to succeed in eliminating your targets. And this old woman has plenty of wisdom to share, especially when people are as polite as you are. Good manners cost nothing.

I see the boys are fighting again

How refreshing to meet someone with such wonderful manners. And that I am, young man. Among many other things.

Ah, Envy. I know that one. And I am Mythal, but you may call me Flemeth.

Listen to Freya, you foolish lad. She seems to have some sense. Take it from an old woman who has seen and done much in her time. Do not give yourself to Elgar'nan.

"I did warn you, Morrigan. But once again, you chose to ignore the advice of your mother."

"Well, people certainly united to stop your blight, so I suppose it worked in a fashion. But the blight does not save. It twists them, corrupts them, turns them into monsters. No, if you want true unity, you ought to give up the blight and promote love and friendship, not fear.

"Save us how? Blighting someone isn't saving them, it's destroying them. And there was no reasoning with her, fool girl. You think I wouldn't have, if I'd had any other choice? She was my daughter. You didn't see how mad it had driven her. She left me with no choice. Ir abelas."

"Close to a breakthrough in saving her? The same way you claim you'll save the rest of thedas? Do not blame me for your own failures. Andruil was too far gone to be saved. She didn't even know me at the end, she was so far gone. I protected her from further suffering."

"I was wrong not to heed the Dread Wolf's words and take him more seriously. And you were the fool whom let her go hunting in the Void, girl. She came back driven mad by it. I had no choice but to end her suffering. It pained me, but it was kinder than letting her suffer from madness forever."

*Chuckles* "Indeed it is lad. I hope to use it to help my people, where I can."

"Why, thank you, dear boy. And the warmth is more literal than you think." *Turns into a dragon and shoots a jet of fire into the sky, then shifts back to herself*

"I'd rather have someone around with the intelligence and willpower to call me out on my wrongdoings than just sit there and worship me for it as if they were mindless puppets, you foolish girl. 𝒀𝒐𝒖 are the one who does not understand, Ghilan'nain. Of course, you're too blighted to see that now. (+)

*Laughs* "I like you, lad. I think you might know her better than she knows herself. She'll never admit such a thing though."

"She did indeed. I plan to tell her a little more some day, if the girl would stop berating me for five minutes and give an old woman a chance."

"And how is killing your beloved Halla not betraying you, foolish girl? And your name never did cross my lips. I may have referred to your foolish plans, but not once did your name enter my mouth. And I have made mistakes, that I do not deny. I should have followed his advice from the start (+)

"I didn't even mention your name, girl. Such rudeness. Some manners wouldn't go amiss, Mother of the Halla. That is of course, if the Venatori haven't sacrificed them again. You really should get better allies."

"The girl was never in danger from me, lad. I knew her fears, and didn't blame her for them. She deserved her own life, to make her own choices. Why do you think I sent her away during the fifth blight? Staying with me was doing her no good. A soul is not forced upon the unwilling, Cole."

"You're not wrong, lad. I failed Morrigan in many ways, and I can only hope, that in time, she can forgive an old woman her mistakes."

"Indeed. As a mother of any kind should be."

That I do. After all, it is not for nothing I am called a patron of justice, Cole.

Indeed they are, lad. And justice and freedom are often hard to gain, but always worth it in the end.

It sounds as though you've had a rather gruelling experience. But you fought for your freedom and claimed justice in the process. Be proud of yourself lad, not many could claim as much.

Ah, so you sought justice already? A smart boy.

The King mistreated you, Cole? Dear boy, would you like me to help you seek justice? Bear in mind they were disrespectful of you, da'len. You would not be wrong in seeking justice for what they did to you.

As you should, dear Cole. You were taught well.

I see... Well then, it is nice to meet you. Another one with good manners. Now why does Morrigan find it so hard?