amiablecrow
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A Working Relationship by amiablecrow
Fandoms: Dragon Age: The Veilguard (Video Game), Dragon Age - All Media Types
27 Mar 2026
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"Or what?" he asked with half a laugh and a dark challenge in his eyes, like he thought it would make me back off. "You'll kiss me?"
"Brave thing for a man to say," I said as I leaned in, not close enough for our lips to touch, but enough that I could feel the warmth of his stuttering breath, "when he's shirtless and I'm in his lap."
In retaliation for a job gone sideways, a young Rook is forced to take on a dangerous contract. Already bound for Minrathous, legendary mage-killer Lucanis Dellamorte agrees to keep the mage alive as a favour to Viago—and to keep his true identity to himself.
When the haunted vineyard providing their cover story forces their worst nightmares to the surface, both Crows' secrets balance on the knife's edge of exposure. Is defeating a demon from the wickedest kind of fairy-tale worth the risk of being seen for who they truly are?
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- Part 1 of The Lights Out Job (The Magpie Files)
- Part 1 of The Complete Magpie Files Timeline
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The assassin set the knife carefully to the side, and the features of his face were deliberately filed down to be expressionless. It was a predator's gaze, hiding whatever his true response was to the fact that Davrin didn't give a shit what he thought, and it put Davrin's teeth on edge.
"I think it doesn't matter to me," said Lucanis, like the cold-hearted asshole he was. "I'm here to put a knife in a few hearts and make good on my house's commitments. Your relationships are none of my business."
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The Beholder by amiablecrow
Fandoms: Dragon Age: The Veilguard (Video Game), Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age - All Media Types
31 Oct 2025
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Teia finds Illario after Caterina’s funeral, and they play each other. Or find comfort in each other. It can be hard to tell the difference, with Crows.
Story for the Rara Avis - Crow Rare Pair Zine.
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Coffee (Shop) with the Crows by amiablecrow
Fandoms: Dragon Age: The Veilguard (Video Game)
11 May 2025
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Lucanis has been running a coffee shop in Dock Town for months, creating a haven for the Antivans stuck in the lower district. Some of his patrons, including a private detective and a small-time criminal, have been trying to befriend him, and that's... dangerous.
Rook has a tendency to throw open doors. When she comes to him for help, his carefully-compartmentalized life might just come crashing down around him.
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Downtime: Taash Week Ficlets by amiablecrow
Fandoms: Dragon Age: The Veilguard (Video Game)
01 May 2025
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Through struggle, you find who you are. What about the moments in between?
A series of those little moments, for the DATVCompanionWeeks event on Tumblr. (#taashweek2025)
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The Complete Magpie Files Timeline by amiablecrow
Fandom Dragon Age - All Media Types, Dragon Age: The Veilguard (Video Game)
27 Mar 2026
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“Then turn selfishness into a weapon! Make all things yours!” - The Wee Free Men
Magpie de Riva is ruthlessly independent, determined, and protective. Their magical power is peculiar, but in their opinion, the real power sits with the people willing to do the paperwork.
Before the Antaam invaded, a secret affair blossomed between Mags and Lucanis Dellamorte. It was a balm, to Mags, as they determinedly cultivated every alias, connection and contract they could in order to keep their people alive.
And then they became Rook.
For a full breakdown of the timeline, as well as the AU collection, visit The Magpie Files Masterpost on Dreamwidth.
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The Lights Out Job (The Magpie Files) by amiablecrow
Fandom Dragon Age - All Media Types, Dragon Age: The Veilguard (Video Game)
27 Mar 2026
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In a vividly hallucinatory journey through dark fairy tales and assassination contracts, a young Crow’s thirst to prove themselves proves no match for Talon politics. Given an offer they can’t refuse—for a contract in Minrathous they’re not meant to survive—they’re forced to accept the help of Viago’s contact.
Their new partner, "Luca", isn't as subtle as he thinks he is. Unfortunately, they like him. But there's more at stake in Minrathous than two assassins and their contracts. As innocents are led to the slaughter, De Riva alone will need to learn to accept their power and become what they really are, monstrosity and all.
This is the story of what it means to chose the name Magpie de Riva.
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The Midnight Society (Neve/Rook/Lucanis) by amiablecrow
Fandom Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age: The Veilguard (Video Game)
21 Nov 2024
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It's true that most of the Lighthouse's residents have trouble sleeping. But in the midnight sun of their sanctuary's magical kitchens, it's three bodies in particular that seem to gravitate toward late night coffee as black as their souls.
Or, two Crows and a private detective.
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Lucanis started flirting with Neve because it was less intimidating than the alternative.
Their personas fit. The infamous Mage-killing assassin stalking the shadows for blood and the famous Mage-detective stalking the corrupt streets for clues were well-worn sets of clothing. The hint of danger was to be expected, for them, but it was also easy. When it came to Neve Gallus, he could be the person he was supposed to be, and she let him. Mostly.
Rook turned all of his expectations upside down.
It would have been easy to avoid Rook and let the easy words and suggestive looks with Neve carry him through the rest of his contract. It was an annoyance that his traitorous heart had to beat in tune with both of theirs.
It was terrifying that neither mage had enough self-preservation to stay away from Spite.
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An Orlesian Templar hears the rumor that the First Talon of the Antivan Crows is an abomination. Since the Antivan Templar Order doesn't appear to be doing anything about it, he takes matters into his own hands. This is not a wise thing to do.
Spite is used to being a protector for his beloved spouses, Meruka and Lucanis. So what happens when he's the one who needs protecting?
Apparently, it involves a great deal of blood.
Belatedly for Dragon Age Fucked Up Ships Week 2026, Prompt: Blood
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14 May 2026
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How to Mimic Letters, Fliers, and Stationery Without Using Images by La_Temperanza
Fandoms: No Fandom
27 Jul 2017
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This is a tutorial/live example on how to mimic the look of letters, fliers, and stationery (as well as other forms of written media) without using images. For all your epistolary fic needs.
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- Part 17 of AO3 Work Skins/Tutorials
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Some tortures are too much to bear.
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Lucanis suffers in the Ossuary, but he is not alone.Bookmarked by amiablecrow
10 Apr 2026
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Fade to Gray by the_sparrowhawk
Fandoms: Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age: The Veilguard (Video Game), Dragon Age - All Media Types
24 Mar 2026
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What is a monster, anyway?
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- Part 2 of DATV Companion Weeks 2026
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Bookmarked by amiablecrow
24 Mar 2026
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Grappling by Luxuriant for lastshotsmile
Fandoms: Dragon Age: The Veilguard (Video Game)
27 Dec 2025
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Davrin challenges Lucanis to a bout of naked wrestling. Lucanis finds the line between annoyance and attraction is less definite than he thought. Spite is mostly unhelpful.
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Bookmarked by amiablecrow
08 Mar 2026