The document discusses courtly love as a trope found in Bioware romance storylines. It describes courtly love as involving a noble knight worshipping a woman from afar through acts of valor and chivalry. The document analyzes how various Bioware games, particularly Dragon Age, incorporate elements of courtly love in character backstories, quests, gifts, and mechanics while putting their own spin on the trope. It also discusses critiques and fan adaptations of the trope in the games.