Schmooples' Den! The DA News Discussion Thread

Why would she though? And why would the Qun even propose it once Corypheus was defeated since him and the Breach were why they did.

Weren't Josie and Inky talking in Trespasser how last two years may have been even busier than when they were fighting Corypheus? There was a ton of clean-up to do and the Qunari were probably no less interested in trying to prevent Venatori from shipping too much red lyrium to the Empire (we know from comic books that they keep trying) - so they may have allied for this or any other cause they thought would be beneficial for them. Sending positive signals would also help placate Southern leaders (and the Inquisitor was one of the most prominent, if not THE most prominent Southern leader at the time) or divert attention from Dragon's Breath.

Well, that cements getting Bull and making him Vashoth every time, if the default otherwise is making a dumb alliance with the Qun

I found it: dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/Codex_entry:_Letters_and_Replies
There is no "not met" version, so either an oversight or part of Hissrad's lies.

Well, from the looks of it, we saved more soldiers otherwise willing to kill more Thedosians as they attempt to subjugate the continent yet again... It is, however, a thing that becomes obvious only after Trespasser. From the in-world perspective, prior to Dragon's Breath, it is not a crazy option to ally with efficient, militaristic force against Corypheus and the prospect of an end of the world. 

And, if we're allied with them, they still DO attempt to have an alliance of some sort with Inquisition/Chantry and there's a rumor in Val Royeaux that they're asking Divine Victoria to assist them with something... prooooobably something related to the conquest of Tevinter, but then again - given that both factions are traditionally not very happy with magic being around - it might as well be something related to Solas or the Veil (given that we know now that they've been researching its strengthening in Vir Dirthata).

Either way, given that the state of alliance with the Qunari is directly related to Bull's fate AND because we have enough evidence to suggest that the Qunari will be significantly involved in future plotline, I think that the alliance or its lack will have an impact on the story. Still, given events in Trespasser, I wouldn't hold my breath about our alliance not ending with us being stabbed in the back at some point... I guess it depends what the story will be about.

I also think alliance with Qunari is pointless in the long run, due to the Qun's views that anyone outside it must be forced into it or killed.
In DA2 and DAI the Qun disavows the actions of the Arishok and Viddasala, but that's just for show.
Mayhaps we will get the opportunity to topple any of the Triumvirate in DA4, we did get the option to kill the Arishok in DA2, but i think disposing of the Ariqun will have the biggest effect.

I'd be more interested in reforming the Qun than eliminating it. For all its flaws, it has a lot of merits: no starvation, actual technological advancements, racial equality, care for the elderly and infirm.

I've been thinking of a modern AU where the Qun is more philosophy than dogma, a set of loose guidelines rather than rules.

Well taking on all 3 Salasari would be quite difficult, mayhaps if allied with Tevinter and Fog Warriors, Fex.
Not to mention all the feels if in your world state Sten is Arishok, "nothing personal, Qunari."

Yes, this is my thought as well. Like some fundamentalist interpretation of the Tome of Koslun got adopted as social-religious law when all he was really trying to say is, "You've got dragon blood in you. Calm the fuck down."

I can't say I've ever thought about it like that - I always took that canto as more philosophical than literal - but it's an interesting idea!


I hope we learn more about Koslun in the next game.

I have mused on this as well, yes.