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The Inquisitor’s Legacy will carry over to the Dragon Age: The Veilguard and their return should be epic. Here is what we know.
As we eagerly await the release of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, BioWare has confirmed the return of the Inquisitor, the protagonist from Dragon Age: Inquisition. This guide explores who the Inquisitor is, how you can recreate them with the new character creator, and their significant role in shaping the story and gameplay of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Discover how your past choices will carry over and influence the fate of Thedas in this thrilling new adventure.
Who is the Inquisitor in the Dragon Age Series?
The Inquisitor is the main protagonist of Dragon Age: Inquisition, the third game in the Dragon Age series. This character, chosen by the player, is thrust into the role of leading the Inquisition after a massive explosion tears a rift in the Veil, causing demons to invade Thedas. The Inquisitor’s primary mission is to seal these rifts and uncover the truth behind the explosion. Players can choose the Inquisitor’s race, gender, and class, allowing them to play as a human, elf, dwarf, or Qunari. Their decisions shape the fate of Thedas, making them a key figure in the series’ lore.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard takes place around 10 years after the events of Dragon Age: Inquisition. The action is set in Northern Thedas, allowing players to explore iconic locations such as Minrathous, Antiva, Rivain Coasts, the Grand Necropolis, and the Arlathan Forest. Despite the many fantastic locations traveled through with the Inquisitor in Dragon Age: Inquisition, these new regions in Northern Thedas are places we haven’t seen before.
Creating the Inquisitor in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
While Dragon Age: The Veilguard introduces a new protagonist called the Rook, players will still have the opportunity to create their Inquisitor using an upgraded character creator. The developers highlighted this feature and claimed that their character creation system surpasses even the detailed system in Dragon’s Dogma 2. At the start of the game, players can use this new system to create both the Rook and their Inquisitor, much like how Hawke, the protagonist from Dragon Age 2, was recreated in the Inquisition.
In addition to creating characters, players will make decisions that carry over from previous games through a story recap. Instead of using Dragon Age Keep, players will select tarot cards representing their past choices, creating a personalized narrative. Developers took this approach to adapt to the technological differences between older games and the new Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Also, the long time gap since Dragon Age: Inquisition will help a smooth transition for both new and returning players. A good method that works as a reminder of past events.
Inquisitor’s Legacy and Return in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Though players will not control the Inquisitor in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, their presence will significantly impact the story. Early gameplay shows Varric and Scout Harding accompanying the new protagonist, attempting to stop Solas, the Dread Wolf, highlighting the Inquisitor’s continued relevance. Despite Varric’s efforts, a new and even greater threat to Thedas arises. We can imagine that the Inquisitor will now play a crucial role in addressing this threat alongside Rook later in the story.
The Inquisitor’s influence in The Veilguard will also be determined by a key decision from the Inquisition’s Trespasser DLC. Whether the Inquisition was officially disbanded or continued to operate in secret. This choice will most likely affect how the Inquisitor will appear in the new game. Either as the leader of a powerful organization or as a retired figurehead guiding an undercover group. This decision may also influence the resources and support the Inquisitor can provide to the Rook and their companions. This will probably shape the dynamics of their alliance and the strategies against the new enemies.
Other Returning Characters in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
We know about the Inquisitor’s legacy and return in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Also, we saw Varrick, Solas, and Harding in the revealed gameplay. Yet, there are speculations about who else will return. During the Q&A, one of the fans asked developers about Hawke. They said that the protagonist from Dragon Age 2 won’t be part of the new game. It’s probably due to the potential storyline complications from the Inquisition. Consequently, we can assume that we won’t meet Alistair, who, with specific choices, returned in Dragon Age 2 and Inquisition.
However, this doesn’t close the possibility of story influence and the return of other significant characters, such as the Warden, Morrigan, or Zevran from Dragon Age: Origins. Whatever Solas did to Mythal, Morrigan’s mother, she played a significant role in the Inquisition and aided the Inquisitor. Zevran, on the other hand, is the DA: Origins companion tied to the Antivian Crows. We know that not only one of the companions, Lucanis Dellamorte, is their member, but also the main protagonist can choose the Antivian Crows background. The background will be extremely influential in Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Zevran’s appearance could potentially open interesting dialogues.
Final Thoughts about Inquisitor’s Legacy and Return
In summary, Dragon Age: The Veilguard promises to integrate the Inquisitor’s legacy into its narrative, allowing players to experience the consequences of their past choices while introducing a new protagonist to carry the story forward. The interplay between the Inquisitor, the Rook, and the evolving threats in Thedas will offer fans of the series a rich and immersive experience.
FAQs About The Inquisitor and Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Q1: Do you have to play Dragon Age: Inquisition before Dragon Age: The Veilguard?
Answer: No, the developers at BioWare have stated that playing Inquisition is not a prerequisite for playing Dragon Age: The Veilguard. During character creation, there will be a portion that reviews event from the previous game. Additionally, it will also allow you to determine three choices of how events may have ended from the previous game.
Q2: Who is the Inquisitor from the Dragon Age series?
Answer: The Inquisitor is the main protagonist in Dragon Age: Inquisition, and is the custom created character the player creates at the beginning of the game. Within the story, they are first more widely know as the ‘Herald of Andraste’ for their unique ability to close tears in the veil. They join a group called the Inquisition, which seeks to close all of the rifts that allow demons into the world.
Q3: Will the Inquisitor appear in Dragon Age: The Veilguard?
Answer: Yes, the developers at BioWare have confirmed that the Inquisitor will be making an appearance in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Furthermore, you will be able to recreate (or create) your version of the Inquisitor if you played the previous game. Additionally, you will be able to establish some of the world choices you made at the end of the game while in the character creator for Veilguard.
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