Dragon Age: The World of Thedas vol. 3
Fanbook Project
The World of Thedas volume 1 and 2 books from BioWare are treasured and interesting reads. With the likeliness of ever getting a officially published volume 3 being paper thin, let's come together as fans and take matters into our own hands!
About
"Dragon Age isn't dead because it's yours now."
—Sheryl Chee
The World of Thedas vol. 3 Fanbook will be a free digital book made for Dragon Age fans, by Dragon Age fans. Like the official books, it will contain writing and artwork detailing the updated lore of events, characters, creatures, and more since the last volume was published.
F.A.Q.
Will this fanbook follow canon?
To the greatest degree possible, this book will subscribe to the canonical lore presented. There will however, be room up to interpretation by contributors when it comes to filling in any gaps.Will there be a physical copy I can purchase?
At this time, there are no plans to create a physical copy.How many contributors will participate?
Given the massive nature of this project, there is no set limit on the number of contributors.How will contributors be credited?
There will be a colophon for all participation, indicating work contributed.Who is allowed to contribute?
This project is, by nature, coming with an overall positive view of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Criticism is of course welcome in a healthy respect, but we are not looking for hostility. Additionally, in an effort to create a positive, inclusive environment for collaboration, bigotries are unwelcome.How can I contribute?
There are many roles to be filled in creating this project: writers, artists, editing, and promo/management. Check the schedule for the contributor application period!What method of contact/organization will be used?
Contributors will be invited to a Discord server, used for collaboration and updates.What will the rating of the project be?
Mature, in line with the canon material, but not Explicit.
Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Interest Check Open | 5-Feb-2025 |
| Interest Check Closes | 21-Feb-2025 |
| Contributor Apps Open | 28-Feb-2025 |
| Contributor Apps Closed | 28-Mar-2025 |
| Application Results | 4-Apr-2025 |
| Acceptance Deadline | 11-Apr-2025 |
| Pitches/Claims Deadline | 18-Apr-2025 |
| Check-in #1 | 2-May-2025 |
| Check-in #2 | 30-May-2025 |
| Check-in #3 | 4-Jun-2025 |
| Production | Jun-Jul-2025 |
| Publication | 30-Jun-2025 |
Lydia-Marc (they/she/he/nekm)
Kwe', I'm Lydia-Marc, also known as @dalishious on tumblr. I'm a veteran Dragon Age fan since the release of Origins, and it has long been a special interest of mine.
Poppy (She/Her)
Hi! I’m Poppy, I first began playing Dragon Age back in June of 2024 and it has been occupying my thoughts ever since then. My tumblr is @thewardenisonthecase and I’m excited to be a part of this!
Contact
Please feel free to reach out with any questions, or if you'd like to volunteer as a moderator!