[Oh, how James has longed for this day. He has longed for this day since they became invaded by Orlesians. He clears his throat, and there's the rustling of parchment.
It is entirely possible he's written a list.]
The Free Marches, because ...
We are independent states that do not need to have someone telling us what to do, what to wear, and how to think.
In fact, we have kicked out every single country that has tried to. That includes the Qunari, the Tevinter Empire, Nevarra, and oh yes, Orlais.
We are the home of the Grand Tourney, the single greatest trial-by-combat there is.
We are the bread basket of Thedas, which means we provide most of the other nations with much needed grain, barley, and other produce.
We are also the home to such famous figures as the Champion of Kirkwall, the great writer Varric Tethras, and the once birthplace of Madame Vivienne, First Enchanter of the Circle of Montsimmard.
[There's almost a sharp smile.] May I remind the judges that while yes, the Free Marches is a number of city states and not a nation, we will come together in force to defend our own. Be it in war, or argument over what constitutes as a nation.
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It is entirely possible he's written a list.]
The Free Marches, because ...
We are independent states that do not need to have someone telling us what to do, what to wear, and how to think.
In fact, we have kicked out every single country that has tried to. That includes the Qunari, the Tevinter Empire, Nevarra, and oh yes, Orlais.
We are the home of the Grand Tourney, the single greatest trial-by-combat there is.
We are the bread basket of Thedas, which means we provide most of the other nations with much needed grain, barley, and other produce.
We are also the home to such famous figures as the Champion of Kirkwall, the great writer Varric Tethras, and the once birthplace of Madame Vivienne, First Enchanter of the Circle of Montsimmard.
[There's almost a sharp smile.] May I remind the judges that while yes, the Free Marches is a number of city states and not a nation, we will come together in force to defend our own. Be it in war, or argument over what constitutes as a nation.