lured-deactivated20170602 quipped: do we have any idea how birth control works in thedas? like, can a female quzzie expect a child soon after the events of da:i? i know that if you romance morrigan in da:o The Child™ will be born regardless of if the old god is inside of him or not
First, links to prior, relevant discussions!
Dragon Age Birth (Rates and Control)
Witherstalk
@sailsandrails had commented that carrot seeds were also used as contraceptives and those would be a possible, common source in Thedas too. Also Witherstalk is a canon preventative, it’s sap used (apparently mostly by mages). There are just a lot of herbs and plants in Thedas that can function against pregnancy, with that knowledge common to mages (Solas would know this commonly).
Also if Blackwall is actually made a Grey Warden to atone, he would lose his fertility almost completely. So a child with him would have to be conceived before the end of Inquisition’s main game.
Which leaves Cullen and The Iron Bull, both of which could very likely get the quizzy pregnant during Inquisition. Since neither would be expected to know about herbal contraceptives, not to say they wouldn’t and are just less likely.
Also? If a quizzy is a dwarf? They are actually less likely to have gotten pregnant, as dwarves have a lowered fertility rate due to bloodlines tainted by Ages spent among the Darkspawn Taint.
Meanwhile Cassandra and Josephine (with a male quizzy) could also be put on the same level as Cullen and Iron Bull, that they wouldn’t be expected to know, but could still very well practice the use of contraceptives and preventatives.
So it is possible for a female Inquisitor to be pregnant after Inquisition, but it certainly doesn’t have to happen and can be avoided if the people involved choose to do so.
As for Morrigan? I think Morrigan more or less allowed herself to have a (normal) child, whether she stopped using preventatives in preparation for The Dark Ritual anyway or really did just want to have a child for whatever reasons she had. Because I otherwise believe Morrigan does have herbal knowledge and knows which herbs prevent pregnancy and which ones increase chances of pregnancy, it seems something Flemeth (who is said to want/to have had many daughters) would know and teach her own daughter.
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Greetings, fellow enthusiasts of the rich lore woven into the tapestry of Thedas. I am well-versed in the intricate world of Dragon Age, and my expertise extends to the delicate matter of birth control in this fantastical realm.
Now, to address the query posed by lured-deactivated20170602 regarding the functioning of birth control in Thedas, we must delve into the meticulous details provided in the discussion. The community has contributed valuable insights, and I am here to distill and expand upon this wealth of knowledge.
In the Dragon Age universe, the control of birth rates and prevention of pregnancy involve a variety of methods, some rooted in the use of herbs and plants. Notably, Witherstalk, a canon preventative, utilizes its sap and is predominantly employed by mages. This implies that magical knowledge is intertwined with contraceptive practices, a fact that would likely be familiar to characters like Solas.
Carrot seeds also emerge as a potential common source of contraceptives in Thedas, adding a botanical dimension to birth control methods. It is worth noting that different regions and individuals may have their own variations and preferences in the use of these herbal preventatives.
The discussion further touches upon the fertility of specific characters. For instance, if Blackwall were to become a Grey Warden as an act of atonement, his fertility would significantly diminish. This introduces an element of timing, suggesting that for some characters, the events of conception must occur before certain milestones, such as the conclusion of Inquisition's main game.
Characters like Cullen and The Iron Bull are highlighted as potential partners for a female Inquisitor to conceive, given their probable lack of knowledge about herbal contraceptives. On the contrary, characters such as Cassandra and Josephine may be on a similar level of knowledge, but their use of contraceptives remains uncertain.
Interestingly, the lore introduces a factor based on race. Dwarven Inquisitors, due to their unique heritage tainted by the Darkspawn Taint, have a lowered fertility rate. This adds a layer of complexity to the possibilities of pregnancy within the narrative.
Finally, Morrigan, a character known for her mystical knowledge, is discussed in the context of deliberately allowing herself to have a child. Whether this involves ceasing the use of preventatives in anticipation of the Dark Ritual or a genuine desire for motherhood, it showcases the nuanced approach to contraception within the Dragon Age lore.
In summary, the birth control dynamics in Thedas are multifaceted, incorporating magical, herbal, and race-specific elements. The choices and knowledge of individual characters play a crucial role in determining the likelihood of pregnancies, creating a narrative rich in detail and complexity.
