I once saw a reddit post a few years ago that talks about why Solas wore the hat. Basically Solas is a rebellious history nerd that wanted to take a subtle jab at the Orlesians by wearing this hat, WHILE being an elf, AND in the Inquisition. I love him so much.
“horror movies this year have been so weird surrounding birth!!” hmm i wonder what major historical event could’ve happened rather recently that would inspire artists to put birthing something evil without a choice to be reflected in art