Author's note: Well, we've finally reached the end of Aedan and Emma's adventures. I started the story with a tribute, so it seems only fitting that I end it with one.
To Tom: I can't thank you enough for all your help and support while writing this story. You had to correct so many mistakes, and you made so many wonderful suggestions when I was having bad days with my writing. You're a true friend. Thank you.
I also want to thank all those who followed this story to the end. All your reviews were so very much appreciated. I want to give a special thank you to two of my favourite reviewers: Onitsu and Asilyessam. You made me laugh and kept me inspired and gave me some great suggestions to work with.

Chapter 110 - Epilogue

In 9:35 Avernus had announced that he'd done everything he could to ease the taint in the bodies of the Grey Wardens – and although he'd been unable to fully recreate the same condition that affected Aedan, Emma, and Alistair, he had managed to double the life expectancy of Wardens. Following that, in 9:38, Avernus had died of old age – perhaps, at long last, feeling that he'd atoned for his actions of the past.

Following the defeat of Corypheus, Blackwall became Warden Rainier and lived an exemplary life. He was a patient man, ready to give others a second chance, as he himself had received, and this led him to become a mentor to many new Warden-Recruits.

With the help of Dagna and Dorian, Shale was transformed back into a dwarf. She decided to visit Par Vollen and seek out Sten. Emma and Aedan made sure to travel with her, advising her that he was now Arishok of the Qunari. When Sten saw the small dwarf walking towards him, with Aedan and Emma on either side, his eyes widened, and he showed as much shock as a Qunari could. He looked down at her tenderly, and whispered one word: "Kadan." When he picked her up and carried her off, the two Wardens smiled and knew they could leave Shale in good hands.

Varric travelled back to Kirkwall to help Hawke rebuild the city. Emma and Aedan often travelled there to help out or just to spend some time with friends and play Wicked Grace. Cullen stayed with the Inquisition, and kept off the lyrium, letting the love of the Inquisitor heal his mind. Leliana became the new Divine, and Emma was thankful that the beautiful bard had been softened during the events of the Inquisition. Leliana also made a few changes to Chantry law to allow her to keep Zevran as her lover. Vivienne started up the Circle of Magi and inevitably became the new Grand Enchanter.

Alistair and Alfstanna had two children, a boy and a girl, and their family was a happy one. They were well loved by their people and ruled Ferelden with a firm but fair hand. Cassandra started the difficult task of recruiting new Seekers, however, she made sure to stay in touch with Leliana to help and advise her in her new role as Divine. Morrigan and Kieran disappeared once Corypheus was defeated, as did Solas. Dorian stayed on for a time, held in place, no doubt, by the strong arms of The Iron Bull. However, the Tevinter mage was quite adamant about returning to his country to try and change things.

With the Inquisition over, Emma was now in a world where she knew very little of what was to come – it was exciting and frightening in equal measure, but with Aedan at her side she quickly came to terms with the change, and looked forward to what the future would bring. Revek became a proud father of four mabari pups; Aedan and Emma kept two of them, while Alistair and Cullen took the one each. Emma affectionately named the pups Duncan and Wynne in their memory.
The two Wardens still travelled around, carrying out missions for the Order, helping out when someone was in need, and of course, just visiting for the joy of seeing their many friends.

But they always loved returning home, and they always made sure to keep up their favourite tradition of making love in each room.

The End