Tevinter Nights - Spoiler Thread

I will say while I am a bit sad that the book didn’t answer for certain if the Inquisitor is the protagonist or not (I didn’t expect it to, just hoped), I will say that with so much connection to the Inquisition this book has as well as talking about “the generals” and it ending with Charter writing the Inquisitor makes me a bit more hopeful.

Okay, now I’m even more hopeful since they now have an actual character like that, rather than like you said just unused concepts or the epilogue slide.

I think charter is an ancient elf. That came to my mind after reading the last story.

1. Charter is not her real name.
2. She was at Tea Salon at least a few time before (in book: ten years and few names ago)
3. Solas says: "those like you- the elves who still remain-may even find it better when it is done". The elves who still remain. I believe it was put here specifically. Also, remember what Solas said to Abelas? Your people still linger.

Another small detail. In the book, Solas answers to the Charter inquiry about why he came: "as for me coming in person...the Inquisition was involved." He returned to his seat. "Why did you come?". You being in this format, drawing attention to it.

I could agree, but then why does he say "those like you"? If he simply refers to those, who will survive his plans, how can he guarantee she will?

And i know, I know. I'll probably cool down in a few days. But this book got my head spinning. I have a theory after reading almost every story!  

So far I read:
1. Three Trees to midnight
2. Down among the dead men
3. The horror of Homrack
4. Callback
5. Luck in the gardens
6. The dread wolf take you (couldn't help myself).

Three Trees to midnight- was pretty generic and not generous in lore part, but served as good opener. Only notable moments for me personally: you can shapeshift into halla, Arlatahn forest previously was either Andruil land or where she used to hunt. Dalish actually not as little and sparse in numbers, as previous games led us to believe- enough to infiltrate qunari and steal their plans. Also, they work with other clans, which is dope.

Down among the dead men- loved this one. It was a great insight into Nevarra's culture. And characters were memorable, I feel like a librarian will be an actual NPC we'll encounter in the game (I really hope so).

The horror of Homrack- creepy AF, and that how I like it. Info on Ghilan'nain was cool and it's an obvious setup to the creatures we will have to fight game.

Callback- oh, the feels. To read that Skyhold is abandoned, to hear a tidbit of what became of Inquisition was grand. Also information on Solas's regret? Huge. The main idea is also really resonated with me- to accept&move on. possibly the only way to save Solas is somehow convincing him to do so. The last message from Divine Victoria was really bittersweet to me- I can't help but feel, that it's their way of telling us we won't play as Inquisitor.

Luck in the gardens- honestly, was a bit of a letdown for me. Yes, Dorian is cool, Lord of Fortune is too, but overall... nothing breathtaking.

The dread wolf takes you- the biggest one for me. I read every word with such care, afraid to miss some double meaning. Written masterfully, and when Solas told his story- I momentarily recognized his style & it took me back to all those times I asked him of his travels in the rotunda. This story had huge implications and setup for the game. Solas have the statue. He has started the ritual. He knows about other's plans. But he clearly also is hurting and emotionally compromised- that I believe will be out trumpcard.

It would be easier to make a screen.

imgur.com/a/Hj5mFY9

I don’t see how that led you to thinking it’s a way they’re telling us they won’t be the protagonist. That seems more to say either Sutherland isn’t part of the Inquisition anymore, or how the Inquisition no longer officially exists. We knew that already.
Edit: I mean, the last story ends with Charter writing the Inquisitor about what happened. So yeah the Inquisition is gone, either disbanded entirely or now the honor guard of Divine Victoria, but there is still the secret Inquisition. 

I can't think of a more ironic tweet to post in this thread. 

Sure thing.

Proceeds to spoil self

Author T. M. Lowe @tiffanymlowe
Is there any particular order to the stories (i.e. should they be read from beginning of book to end) or would they make sense if one skips around?

Patrick Weekes @patrickweekes
We put them in the order we did because thematically it showed some elements of progression timewise, but it should still make sense in any order. No hard rules.

Def reading Dread Wolf Take You first then. Lol

Sylvf @sylvf1
In a few hours our collection of Dragon Age short stories, #TevinterNights, will officially launch. I sincerely hope you all enjoy reading them. And to celebrate, I took my own copy on a book tour of my shelves.