The Sisimka Chronicles are a series of Fanfictions based in the canon of Dragon Age: Origins, written by Sisimka
. The stories prior to The Hero Of Ferelden revolve around the Grey Warden, Aedan Cousland, and his struggle to unite Ferelden under one banner against the Blight, alongside his Best Friend Alistair, his Love Interest Leliana, and the rest of his party members.
Everything following The Hero of Ferelden, is an anthology of stories after the Blight, further exploring the group's adventures and trials.
Chronologically, the stories follow:
- Have you Never?
- Girl Talk
- More Than Friends
- ‘Til Death
- Scars
- All of You
- Tears
- The Hero of Ferelden
- A Second Chance (An excerpt chapter from 'Hero of Ferelden' that can be read alone)
- Gifts
- Brothers In Arms (Companion piece to Gifts – The ‘Zevran’ chapters)
- Letters from the Vigil
- Pins and Needles
- The Birds and the Bees
- Unforeseen Melodies
- Interludes
- A Knight in Shining Armour (Excerpt from 'Interludes')
- Fishing
- A Perfect Day
These Fanfictions Contain Examples Of...
- A Day in the Limelight:
- Leliana and Morrigan in "Girl Talk"
- Zevran in "Brothers In Arms"
- Fergus in "A Knight in Shining Armor"
- Acceptable Breaks from Canon: Several of the stories taking place before The Hero Of Ferelden and serve as their own individual stories to tell the trials Aedan and his companions go through to stop the Blight, while also coming closer together and heal old wounds.
- Action Girl: Most of the females in these stories count as this.
- Adaptational Villainy: Several of the Arc Villains.
- Anora in Gifts
- Marjolaine in Unforeseen Melodies
- Archer Archetype: Leliana serves as the primary example for this.
- Bash Brothers: Aedan and Alistair, although Zevran could be considered an honorary third member at times.
- Beta Couple: Several actually...
- Alistair and Brenna
- Zevran and Kayley
- Fergus and Lucina in A Knight in Shining Armor
- Betty and Veronica: Leliana and Morrigan respectively for Aedan's Archie.
- Broken Ace: Initially portrayed as the most badass warrior of Remnant, Aedan is painted out as a more fragile character, carrying many burdens and haunted by his decisions.
- Continuation: Everything following The Hero of Ferelden focuses on the lives of the companions after the Blight.
- Deuteragonist: Leliana, as Aedan's Love Interest.
- Functional Addict: Oghren is as much of an alcoholic as he is in the original games, and still manages to kick ass in battle.
- Guys Smash, Girls Shoot: Aedan and Leliana. In battle, Aedan favors his sword and shield, while Leliana sticks to her bow.
- Hero Protagonist: Aedan Cousland.
- Heroes Want Redheads: Played straight with Aedan, who falls in love with the beautiful and virtuous Leliana.
- Heroic Bastard: Alistair, natch.
- Heterosexual Life-Partners: Aedan and Alistair.
- Knightly Sword and Shield: Both Aedan and Alistair, although they prefer to identify as Grey Wardens, not knights.
- The Lancer: Alistair is this to Aedan. After Alistair is made king, the roles are switched with Aedan becoming his right-hand man.
- Official Couple: Aedan and Leliana, who end up Happily Married with children.
- Original Character: Several actually. Philippe, Luke and Kayley are only a few examples.
- Ruling Couple: Alistair and his wife Brenna, as king and Queen of Ferelden.
- Series Fic: While several of the stories are one-shots, they all exist within the same continuity.
- The Team: Aedan's original party.
- The Leader: Aedan.
- The Lancer: Alistair.
- The Heart: Leliana.
- The Big Guy: Sten, Shale and Oghren.
- Friendly Sniper: Zevran.
- Combat Medic / Team Mom: Wynne.
- Smart Guy: Morrigan.
- Team Pet: Jack.
- The Tritagonist: Arguably, Alistair fits this role better than anyone.
