There are no half elves in DA. The Human side always dominates the appearance. Hence Alistair – Mark
I’ve read elsewhere that creative director Mike Laidlaw has confirmed outright that Fiona is Alistair’s mother (mentioned in this wrap-up of the same Q&A by well-known Bioware fan journalist @ladyinsanity) but I can’t seem to find the actual thread in which he confirmed it.
As for the inconsistencies in the lore noted in the post, I’d say they’re exactly that – inconsistencies. It would hardly be the first time Bioware contradicted its own lore, but there’s no denying the word of Mark Darrah about Alistair.
In either case, while intriguing to consider the possibility of a third Theirin heir, this speculation post is based in misinformation, and contains the opinions of someone who’s known to deny Alistair as biracial and Fiona as a PoC, yet this post has over 300 notes.
Obviously most people reblogging probably don’t know any of this, but that’s why I made this post to counter the misinformation, even if only in small part. I encourage others to reblog this so that the true canonical information about Alistair’s heritage can be better known.
Since she’s apparently trying to hide the receipts now by deleting old posts, more examples of Karee aka oblivion-and-wonderland aka replicajester and her racist nature can still be found here: http://biowarily.tumblr.com/tagged/replicajester
Agreed, the whole thing is another transparent attempt to defend White Alistair. They couldn’t disprove Fiona’s WoC status, so now they want to suggest she’s not even his mother.
Do not give them your attention. Just block and blacklist them.
If your Warden is a dwarf, a mage, a elf, or a woman, I think a common problem they would face is Alistair and Nathaniel constantly being mistaken for them.
King: It is such an honor to meet the hero of Ferelden
Alistair: I know it was such an honor meeting her too.
King: What-
Warden: Hero of Ferelden at your service.
Or:
Orlesian: You know, Warden Commander, you should really think about your policy of accepting anyone into your ranks. Having elves and dwarves in your company may be useful but it must damage your reputation-
Nathaniel: Hm. I’ll bring it up with the actual Warden Commander then. Warden Commander?
Warden Commander (who is an elf or dwarf): I’ll make a note to let Ferelden crumble next time, since Maker/Stone forbid we damage our reputation.
In short, just a lot of getting wrecked for assumptions all around. Because let’s be real, when stories travel, they change. And it’s not too far fetched to think that the stories of the hero would morph them into a strong, male, noble warrior over time in certain circles.
I like to think, if romanced, Alistair loved the Warden from the first. (i’m sappy like that)
and okay, maybe not LOVED loved. But just that he remembers the first moment he caught sight of her. After that ridiculous argument with the mage at ostagar, Alistair saw her there, sunlight in her hair, and that wry bit of his brain he can never quite turn off sort of flippantly goes: now there is something worth dying for.
But then she meets his gaze, fixes those clear eyes on him, and when she does not look away, something much quieter, much deeper, just whispers: Oh.
Delicious Fish 