Flemeth
There are many characters in fiction that I draw inspiration from when I design those of my own, but not all characters are created equally and thus, some characters have more of an effect than others. Flemeth from Bioware’s critically acclaimed Dragon Age Series is one of those created more equally than others.
The Legendary Witch of the Wilds? Asha’Bellanar? An old woman who just talks too much? A High Dragon? An Abomination? Something else entirely? (I know the answer but for the sake of spoilers will not answer which, if any of these, are true) This is a character who speaks and the player must pay attention to every word, very carefully. Here is a character that one knows is probably a villain and yet does little to no villainous deeds. Here is a character who for most of the series, the player still has no idea what she is planning.
This is the type of villain that is among my favorites in fiction. One that keeps you guessing. Fills the story with awesome dialogue, and most important of all, is such a show stealer that at times one is doing nothing more but counting down till the next encounter with such character. The excitement always builds to what will occur in that next encounter.
Flemeth delivers incredibly. First encountered at the very beginning of Dragon Age Origins, she sets up the entire plot, then does the same in the second game. The best types of characters are associated with other incredible characters and Flemeth is no exception. Her daughter is another well designed character. In fact her daughter may be the most famous of all Dragon Age characters in media.
And don’t worry, I will be writing a future blog post on Morrigan as well. She has inspired just as many ideas in my writing as her mother.
But when it comes to characters I have written inspired by Flemeth, one stands tall, not just in pure awesomeness in my writing, but tallest in power in the fiction I have written so far. For Flemeth is one of the strongest influences on my High Lady Demoness herself: Evesta
Sadly I do not have any fanart of what is becoming one of my fans favorite villains in my own works (I seek to fix this issue soon) but just know for now, that the mystery, allure, and witty banter that Flemeth brings to the table in Dragon Age, carries over to The End of Utopia with Evesta. Obviously Flemeth is not the only influence on one of my main antagonists, but she certainly helped create the snarky and condescending attitude of the High Lady.
Before I wrap this up, those of you who have played Dragon Age, and have also read my book, should have a clear indication of who Morrigan did inspire in my novels, and remember, if the answer seems obvious, you have the right one.
Remember though, when dealing with any character designed with this personality in mind, “There is always a catch. life is a catch! I suggest you catch it while you can.” -Flemeth Dragon Age II