Trigger Warnings: In this episode, we talk in depth about these comic's portrayal of exploitation, sexualization, and transphobia.

In this week's episode, the Cups are tackling three graphic novels: The Silent Grove, Those Who Speak, and Until We Sleep. There's a lot we have major criticism on, but there are also some interesting lore reveals. Listen now to find out our ratings!

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The Silent Grove by David Gaider, Alexander Freed, and illustrations by Chad Hardin

Those Who Speak by David Gaider, Alexander Freed, and illustrations by Chad Hardin

Until We Sleep by David Gaider, Alexander Freed, and illustrations by Chad Hardin

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The Cups and the patrons come together to discuss which characters from Baldur's Gate 3 would love vs. hate which Dragon Age characters. We talk about the most explosive pairings (like Gale and Solas) and the ones who would be besties (Jaheira and Cassandra). Listen now to find out all of our answers.

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In this week's episode, the Cups are breaking down The Missing, a comic issued over four comic books in 2023. We're officially declaring this to be the second most important piece of literature to read before Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Listen now to see why! Plus, we're discussing *that* reveal date trailer.

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The Missing, written by George Mann

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In this week's episode, the Cups are breaking down the final five chapters of Tevinter Nights! These include: Herold Had the Plan, An Old Crow's Old Tricks, Eight Little Talons, Half Up Front, and The Dread Wolf Take You. Listen now for our reactions, summaries, and all the important lore bits to prep for Dragon Age: The Veilguard!

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Tevinter Nights, ed. Chris Bain, Patrick Weekes, Matthew Goldman, and Christopher Morgan

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In today's episode, the Cups are talking about the second five chapters of Tevinter Nights, which are Hunger, Murder by Death Mages, The Streets of Minrathous, The Wigmaker Job, and Genitivi Dies in the End. We're breaking down all the important bits from these chapters, so make sure you listen to get prepped for Dragon Age: The Veilguard!

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In today's episode, the Cups are talking about the first five chapters of Tevinter Nights, which are Three Trees to Midnight, Down Among the Dead Men, Horror of Hormak, Callback, and Luck in the Gardens. This will be a three-part mini-series, and we'll cover 5 chapters each episode! We're breaking down all the important bits from these chapters, so make sure you listen to get prepped for Dragon Age: The Veilguard!

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The Cups and the patrons come together to discuss which companion from Dragon Age: The Veilguard they're MOST excited to meet and why! The companions include Bellara, Davrin, Taash, Harding, Lucanis, Emmrich and Manfred, and Neve! Listen now to find out all of our answers.

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From stories depicting and introducing each of the DA2 companions, to the long, literary DAI stories, and to the newest Dragon Age: Veilguard stories, we've got you covered. We'll unpack each of the so-far released short stories and everything you need to know about them.

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Anders by Jennifer Hepler

Aveline by Lukas Kristjanson

Fenris by David Gaider

Isabela by Sheryl Chee

Merrill by Mary Kirby

Sebastian by Jennifer Hepler

Varric by Mary Kirby

Paper and Steel by Joanna Berry

Paying the Ferryman by Joanna Berry

The Riddle of Truth by Joanna Berry

As We Fly by Lukas Kristjanson

The Flame Eternal by Sylvia Feketekuty

Minrathous Shadows by Sheryl Chee

The Next One by Brianne Battye

Ruins of Reality by John Dombrow

The Wake by Mary Kirby

Won't Know When by Brianne Battye

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Content warning for sexual abuse and abuse of animals in this episode.

In this week's episode, we're finally covering one of the most interesting and complex characters in all of Dragon Age: Origins – Loghain Mac Tir. He's an antagonist, potential companion, villain, war hero, hater of Orlais, and maybe even the savior of Thedas? Listen now to find out everything you need to know about this enigmatic character.

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In this week's episode, Shecup and the patrons discuss what we're most looking forward to about Dragon Age: The Veilguard. And we also discuss some of the things we're a little bit skeptical about.

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