Andraste's knickers, that's normal literature in Orlais. [Sadly, he's probably not joking. Much.]

That's difficult to say. I never witnessed her rule beyond what power she held beside her husband. I only know of certain questionable things that happened after the fact from sources I consider reliable. I'd say keep to your own sword and skill, and you can't go wrong.

Are you with a mercenary group, or is it something else?