Mad World

Series Metadata

Series begun:
2010-06-19
Series updated:
2011-01-14
Works included:
5
Complete:
No
Word count:
11,990
Author:
Description:

An alternate universe in which 19-year-old Alistair runs away from the Chantry before taking his final vows and before Duncan recruits him into the Grey Wardens.

Notes:

The inspiration for this AU comes from the following conversation:

Zevran: You know, Alistair, Antiva has a long tradition of royal bastards.
Alistair: You don't say?
Zevran: Oh, yes. They've led wars to claim the throne. Some of them have become kings. In fact, I'd say the current royal line in Antiva stems from bastard blood several times over.
Alistair: Well aren't you just chock full of useless trivia today.
Zevran: Sadly, whenever a royal bastard rears their head in public and declares themselves, it often goes poorly for them.
Alistair: Let me guess: they get assassinated?
Zevran: Only the very popular ones.
Alistair: And the unpopular ones?
Zevran: Well, they get by somehow, I'm sure. There was one fellow who did quite well working as a prostitute based on his uncanny resemblance to the king. Charged a fortune.
Alistair: Couldn't afford him, I take it?
Zevran: That cynicism will serve you well, my friend. Hold onto it.

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