Heimdall
N6
∯ Interjector in Chief
Staff Mini-Profile Theme: Heimdall
Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, KOTOR, Jade Empire, Mass Effect Andromeda, Anthem, Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Origin: HeimdallX
Posts: 5,505 Likes: 12,431
inherit
∯ Interjector in Chief
279
0
1
Sept 23, 2023 20:14:59 GMT
12,431
Heimdall
5,505
August 2016
heimdall
Heimdall
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, KOTOR, Jade Empire, Mass Effect Andromeda, Anthem, Mass Effect Legendary Edition
HeimdallX
|
Post by Heimdall on Jan 4, 2021 3:06:54 GMT
—————————————— Updated February 2023: Playtest Leaks —————————————— —————————————— Updated December 2022: No Show at Game Awards, New Short Story, In-Game Cinematic —————————————— —————————————— Updated October 2022: Dragon Age Dreadwolf Alpha Milestone —————————————— —————————————— Updated June 2022: We have a Title! Dragon Age: Dreadwolf —————————————— —————————————— Updated December 2021: See bottom of the post for latest content —————————————— The video is long, but there’s a concise summary of the conclusions below
What we knew before 2020: (0:15)
Dragon Age Tevinter Nights: (2:56)
2020 EA Play Teaser: (22:00)
Behind the Scenes Trailer: (22:25)
DA Day Short Stories: (34:31)
Bioware 25 Years DA Morrison Page: (38:43)
2020 VGA Trailer: (40:21) TLDW: - New Protagonist:
- The new protagonist will likely be a Lord of Fortune, which have been shown to be human, elf, or dwarf (and presumably qunari)
- The Inquisition has employed Lords of Fortune already in fighting against Fen'Harel
- Varric has continued to serve the Inquisition including working with Lords of Fortune, and will likely return as an advisor
- Possible Companions:
- Evka Ivo (dwarven grey warden)
- Lucanis Dellamorte (antivan crow)
- Strife (dalish elf, possibly an agent of the Executors
- unknown undead mage
- unknown hornless qunari
- unknown human male (rogue?)
- unknown female qunari
- unknown human female (mage?)
- Prominent Locations:
- Tevinter - Venatori remnants remain an issue in Tevinter hunted by Tevinter Templars, Fen'Harel's agents are still active
- Unknown Red Lyrium Region - Cold region with Ferelden architecture seen to be infested with red lyrium and red lyrium infected darkspawn
- Antiva - The Qunari have attacked the crows directly, the crows are going on the offensive
- Nevarra City & the Grand Necropolis - No distinct plot threads, but they have been features too prominently not to be relevant
- Weisshaupt Fortress - All available Wardens have been summoned to Weisshaupt for unknown reasons
- Arlathan Forest - Magical disturbances have been occurring in Arlathan forest, in particular around sites connected to Ghilan'nain
- The 'sea monster' is a creation of Ghilan'nain not a god (theory):
- Ghilan'nain herself should still be trapped in the Fade until the Veil is removed, but sites related to her are becoming active
- The giant serpent monster is likely a surviving creation of Ghilan'nain, one of those spared her original extermination, which could explain the magical activity
- The gray pools (Horror of Hormak) are specifically noted to smell of brine, seawater, which could suggest the influence of this sea monster
- The Dread Wolf's Plan:
- Fen'Harel's plan involves using the red lyrium idol, which is likely in his possession
- The plan seems to involve influencing the spirits of the Fade en masse
- Solas is actively encouraging the conflict between the qunari and Tevinter
Tweet January 8, 2021  Something more you might want to add to your summary. This definitely seems a faction in the next game and bare feet would indicate elven but no way is this Dalish. I've taken to calling them an Arcane Archer. Also, look at what is happening to the landscape behind them. It ties in with those floating aravels. Either the Veil is coming down next game or we are going to have a flash back to an earlier time. Maybe something confined to Arlathan Forest? That short story indicated weird magic was happening there. Courtesy of Christian Daily’s Twitter Between this and the floating aravel concept art, I suspect there may be some remaining hidden enclave of the ancient elves we’ll end up meeting. A flashback is possible, but we did see a character with a similar bow show up in that darkspawn infested area. I’m not sure if this is a new character or perhaps a uniform of this particular group of elves. Though it is noted in Tevinter Nights that Solas has been providing his followers with what sounds like ancient elven armor, so I suppose that’s possible. —————————————— December 21, 2021 UpdateSo there was very little update this year, so I won’t be doing a roundup video. I only produced two news videos this year since we haven’t gotten much new content. The first is basically announcing that BioWare wouldn’t be at EA Play 2021 this past summer but at least looks at some new concept art released. The second covers the new short stories released on DA Day (December 4th) 2021. Dragon Age Discussion: EA Play 2021 Update Dragon Age Discussion: DA Day 2021 (New Short Stories) Summary: The new concept art points to definitive Antivan Crow involvement. That isn’t surprising, but it’s nice to have more confirmation.
The new short story gives us more Evka Ivo, a dwarf character originally introduced in Tevinter Nights. She has married her elven warden friend Antoine and apparently still hasn’t gotten to Weisshaupt since then. Given how much she’s showed up, there’s a good chance she’ll be a prominent character if not a companion.
The other short story involves two necromancers. It may hint at a plot involving two people connected by affection beyond the grave, but perhaps most importantly it takes place “thirty years ago” in 9:22. This implies the present (and starting date of Dragon Age 4) is 9:52, 8 years after Trespasser. Speculation Videos: I also have some speculation videos if it interests anyone. These don’t contain new information, just speculations on what we’ve learned to this point. These were recorded before the two news videos above: Dragon Age Discussion: Plots of Dragon Age 4 - Tevinter
Dragon Age Discussion: Plots of Dragon Age 4 - Nevarra
Dragon Age Discussion: Plots of Dragon Age 4 - Antiva
Dragon Age Discussion: Plots of Dragon Age 4 - Grey Wardens
Dragon Age Discussion: Plots of Dragon Age 4 - The Executors & Monsters
Dragon Age Discussion: Plots of Dragon Age 4 - The Inquisition & The Dread Wolf, Solas’ Plan
—————————————— June 2, 2022 UpdateOfficial DA4 Title My take: —————————————— October 28, 2022 UpdateDragon Age Dreadwolf Alpha Milestone Official Blog Post: www.ea.com/games/battlefield/battlefield-2042/amp/news/alpha-milestone?fbclid=IwAR2JmED1fFUy0t-cIMpi5BNeQCiIjQjeH_FN0walN5QZw-Lpr2sdufkL_00My Take: Dragon Age Dreadwolf Alpha Milestone: - Dreadwolf is playable from beginning to end - Many aspects of the visuals and gameplay systems are far from a finalized state - devs seem excited to show us Minrathous - General consensus seems to be a late 2023-early 2024 release window. —————————————— December 21, 2022 UpdateDragon Age: Dreadwolf was a no show at the video game awards 2022, but the devs did release a new short story on the website and revealed a work-in-progress in-game cinematic on Dragon Age Day. “As We Fly” Short Story: www.ea.com/games/dragon-age/news/as-we-flyIn-Game Cinematic: My take: —————————————— December 21, 2022 UpdateCoverage of the leaks from earlier this month. Avoid if you want to go in blind, or bough there isn’t much in the way of plot leaks: This is what I consider the most reliable takes from the leaks of the past few weeks. Potential spoilers for those that want to go in blind:
- Distinct action shift for the combat, God of War 2018 used as a reference
- 4 Character Party, but no direct control of companions as of these playtests
- No tactical camera or top down view
- Ability wheel allows players to select abilities for allies to use, similar to Mass Effect
- “Andromeda with Melee” as one leaker described
- One mission will involve an attack on Weisshaupt Fortress by red Lyrium infused darkspawn and a dragon
- The Player Character’s name is “Rook” (Possibly a code name rather than the character’s actual name)
- Grey Warden may be a background option for the PC
|
|
inherit
1033
0
Member is Online
Sept 24, 2023 4:31:40 GMT
29,819
colfoley
15,966
Aug 17, 2016 10:19:37 GMT
August 2016
colfoley
|
Post by colfoley on Jan 4, 2021 8:41:31 GMT
What we new before 2020: (0:15)
Dragon Age Tevinter Nights: (2:56)
2020 EA Play Teaser: (22:00)
Behind the Scenes Trailer: (22:25)
DA Day Short Stories: (34:31)
Bioware 25 Years DA Morrison Page: (38:43)
2020 VGA Trailer: (40:21) TLDW: - New Protagonist:
- The new protagonist will likely be a Lord of Fortune, which have been shown to be human, elf, or dwarf (and presumably qunari)
- The Inquisition has employed Lords of Fortune already in fighting against Fen'Harel
- Varric has continued to serve the Inquisition including working with Lords of Fortune, and will likely return as an advisor
- Possible Companions:
- Evka Ivo (dwarven grey warden)
- Lucanis Dellamorte (antivan crow)
- Strife (dalish elf, possibly an agent of the Executors
- unknown undead mage
- unknown hornless qunari
- unknown human male (rogue?)
- unknown female qunari
- unknown human female (mage?)
- Prominent Locations:
- Tevinter - Venatori remnants remain an issue in Tevinter, Fen'Harel's agents are still active
- Antiva - The Qunari have attacked the crows directly, the crows are going on the offensive
- Nevarra City & the Grand Necropolis - No distinct plot threads, but they have been features too prominently not to be relevant
- Weisshaupt Fortress - All available Wardens have been summoned to Weisshaupt for unknown reasons
- Arlathan Forest - Magical disturbances have been occurring in Arlathan forest, in particular around sites connected to Ghilan'nain
- The 'sea monster' is a creation of Ghilan'nain not a god (theory):
- Ghilan'nain herself should still be trapped in the Fade until the Veil is removed, but sites related to her are becoming active
- The giant serpent monster is likely a surviving creation of Ghilan'nain, one of those spared her original extermination, which could explain the magical activity
- The gray pools (Horror of Hormak) are specifically noted to smell of brine, seawater, which could suggest the influence of this sea monster
- The Dread Wolf's Plan:
- Fen'Harel's plan involves using the red lyrium idol, which is likely in his possession
- The plan seems to involve influencing the spirits of the Fade en masse
- Solas is actively encouraging the conflict between the qunari and Tevinter
I am curious as to your reasoning on some of the companions. Sounds reasonable mind you but also seems a little early to make those kinds of predictions.
|
|
inherit
Scribbles
185
0
Sept 24, 2023 4:07:45 GMT
29,846
Hanako Ikezawa
Fan from 2003 - 2020
22,210
August 2016
hanakoikezawa
|
Post by Hanako Ikezawa on Jan 4, 2021 9:17:10 GMT
Learned it’s going to be shit.
|
|
Heimdall
N6
∯ Interjector in Chief
Staff Mini-Profile Theme: Heimdall
Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, KOTOR, Jade Empire, Mass Effect Andromeda, Anthem, Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Origin: HeimdallX
Posts: 5,505 Likes: 12,431
inherit
∯ Interjector in Chief
279
0
1
Sept 23, 2023 20:14:59 GMT
12,431
Heimdall
5,505
August 2016
heimdall
Heimdall
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, KOTOR, Jade Empire, Mass Effect Andromeda, Anthem, Mass Effect Legendary Edition
HeimdallX
|
Post by Heimdall on Jan 4, 2021 12:02:32 GMT
I am curious as to your reasoning on some of the companions. Sounds reasonable mind you but also seems a little early to make those kinds of predictions. The “unknown” ones are basically all from that one character lineup image that appeared in the behind the scenes video we got a few months ago. A few, notably the female qunari and the Antivan crow, appear in several other pieces of “party” concept art. It’s thin, but that’s why they’re “possible” companions.  Lucanis, Evka, and Strife have all received some build up and been mentioned in two stories each, including the promotional short stories, which makes it seem likely to me that they will appear in the game. Of those three, Lucanis I think is most likely to be a companion since there is a potential Antivan Crow companion that appears in a lot of concept art. Evka and Strife could just be contacts for the Warden and Arlathan plots respectively. |
|
Little Bengel
N3
Partying like it's 1999
Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2
Posts: 898 Likes: 2,461
inherit
3354
0
Sept 22, 2023 17:28:08 GMT
2,461
Little Bengel
Partying like it's 1999
898
February 2017
geminifreak
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2
|
Post by Little Bengel on Jan 4, 2021 12:42:11 GMT
Learned it’s going to be shit. We all make assumptions ahead of time. I'm curious to see how well this one will age.
|
|
inherit
Scribbles
185
0
Sept 24, 2023 4:07:45 GMT
29,846
Hanako Ikezawa
Fan from 2003 - 2020
22,210
August 2016
hanakoikezawa
|
Post by Hanako Ikezawa on Jan 4, 2021 12:54:00 GMT
Learned it’s going to be shit. We all make assumptions ahead of time. I'm curious to see how well this one will age. As am I. I will state now I would love nothing more than to be wrong and eat this crow. |
|
inherit
1398
0
3,145
Absafraginlootly
"Abso-fraggin-lutely!" ~ Captain John Sheridan and Satai Delenn
1,225
September 2016
absafraginlootly
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Baldur's Gate, Mass Effect Andromeda, SWTOR
|
Post by Absafraginlootly on Jan 4, 2021 13:12:08 GMT
What little information we've gotten and whats been in the lead up stories has been promising. I'm looking forward to the game so far, and to learning more.
|
|
apollexander
N3
Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Mass Effect Andromeda
Posts: 343 Likes: 754
inherit
9079
0
Sept 24, 2023 3:40:49 GMT
754
apollexander
343
July 2017
apollexander
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Mass Effect Andromeda
|
Post by apollexander on Jan 4, 2021 16:19:36 GMT
Learned it’s going to be shit. But it's a well shit.
|
|
inherit
1439
0
Sept 23, 2023 18:16:29 GMT
12,390
witchcocktor
4,009
Sept 6, 2016 10:00:37 GMT
September 2016
witchcocktor
Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Neverwinter Nights, Mass Effect Andromeda
|
Post by witchcocktor on Jan 4, 2021 17:23:16 GMT
I need 2021 to be the year of revealing some companions please. All the things leading up to 2021 have been '' fine '' but I'm the most interested in the variety of companions we'll have. Let's get this ball rolling Bioware, I don't need gameplay, just companions. Thank you.
|
|
githcheater
N3
Games: Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, KOTOR, Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Jade Empire, SWTOR
Posts: 708 Likes: 829
inherit
959
0
Sept 24, 2023 3:02:16 GMT
829
githcheater
708
Aug 13, 2016 20:29:15 GMT
August 2016
githcheater
Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, KOTOR, Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Jade Empire, SWTOR
|
Post by githcheater on Jan 7, 2021 2:09:14 GMT
Should this topic be stickied? Please ...
|
|
inherit
401
0
1
Sept 24, 2023 4:17:27 GMT
39,714
DragonKingReborn
19,908
August 2016
dragonkingreborn
http://bsn.boards.net/threads/recent/143
https://i.imgur.com/1myVt9D.jpg
DragonKingReborn
Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, KOTOR, Mass Effect Andromeda, Mass Effect Legendary Edition
887
590
|
Post by DragonKingReborn on Jan 7, 2021 5:29:13 GMT
Should this topic be stickied? Please ... Good idea. For a while, at least.
|
|
inherit
∯ Oh Loredy...
455
0
Sept 23, 2023 14:10:01 GMT
26,348
gervaise21
10,555
August 2016
gervaise21
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights
|
Post by gervaise21 on Jan 7, 2021 15:13:03 GMT
Behind the Scenes Trailer: (22:25) Someone pointed out on another thread that the tall Magister isn't so tall after all because he is being carried around on a sort of elevated platform carried by two slaves. You can see the ventilation/viewing panels in his robes on the one in the market place. Clearly someone who considers himself above the masses (literally): the Black Divine possibly? |
|
inherit
∯ Oh Loredy...
455
0
Sept 23, 2023 14:10:01 GMT
26,348
gervaise21
10,555
August 2016
gervaise21
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights
|
Post by gervaise21 on Jan 8, 2021 13:18:59 GMT
Something more you might want to add to your summary. This definitely seems a faction in the next game and bare feet would indicate elven but no way is this Dalish.* I've taken to calling them an Arcane Archer. Also, look at what is happening to the landscape behind them. It ties in with those floating aravels. Either the Veil is coming down next game or we are going to have a flash back to an earlier time. Maybe something confined to Arlathan Forest? That short story indicated weird magic was happening there. EDIT: I will concede they could be a Dalish who has acquired some ancient knowledge and items from an old shrine of Arcane Archers devoted to Andruil, much as Cillian acquired his knowledge of Arcane Warriors from an ancient shrine to them.
|
|
inherit
Spirit talker
764
0
Sept 24, 2023 0:40:05 GMT
16,178
Giant Ambush Beetle
Welcome to the desert of the real
9,213
August 2016
giantambushbeetle
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Baldur's Gate, Mass Effect Andromeda
|
Post by Giant Ambush Beetle on Jan 8, 2021 13:55:45 GMT
If you look down, heck just nod wearing that mask you will stab yourself in the sternum or even lower throat. I hope that person wearing it is not a metalhead.
|
|
inherit
ღ I am a golem. Obviously.
440
0
24,137
phoray
Dreadnaw Rising
12,551
August 2016
phoray
Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition
|
Post by phoray on Jan 8, 2021 23:49:35 GMT
It would more than likely just shift upward and make their eyes not match up, same way my even my cloth mask gets affected by my own scarf
The only way a chest stabbing would occur is if someone grabbed it and dragged it downward as part of an attack.
|
|
githcheater
N3
Games: Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, KOTOR, Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Jade Empire, SWTOR
Posts: 708 Likes: 829
inherit
959
0
Sept 24, 2023 3:02:16 GMT
829
githcheater
708
Aug 13, 2016 20:29:15 GMT
August 2016
githcheater
Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, KOTOR, Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Jade Empire, SWTOR
|
Post by githcheater on Jan 9, 2021 3:15:32 GMT
It would more than likely just shift upward and make their eyes not match up, same way my even my cloth mask gets affected by my own scarf The only way a chest stabbing would occur is if someone grabbed it and dragged it downward as part of an attack. or this??? ...
|
|
inherit
∯ Oh Loredy...
455
0
Sept 23, 2023 14:10:01 GMT
26,348
gervaise21
10,555
August 2016
gervaise21
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights
|
Post by gervaise21 on Jan 9, 2021 8:34:56 GMT
 This is a late medieval helmet based off a Spartan design, so this could have influenced the designers in game. Apparently this was functional. Admittedly it does seem to bend outwards rather than straight down but even so it would seem such helmets are possible.
|
|
inherit
749
0
Sept 16, 2023 13:07:55 GMT
3,628
Iddy
3,711
August 2016
iddy
|
Post by Iddy on Jan 25, 2021 15:20:57 GMT
I am curious as to your reasoning on some of the companions. Sounds reasonable mind you but also seems a little early to make those kinds of predictions. The “unknown” ones are basically all from that one character lineup image that appeared in the behind the scenes video we got a few months ago. A few, notably the female qunari and the Antivan crow, appear in several other pieces of “party” concept art. It’s thin, but that’s why they’re “possible” companions. Lucanis, Evka, and Strife have all received some build up and been mentioned in two stories each, including the promotional short stories, which makes it seem likely to me that they will appear in the game. Of those three, Lucanis I think is most likely to be a companion since there is a potential Antivan Crow companion that appears in a lot of concept art. Evka and Strife could just be contacts for the Warden and Arlathan plots respectively. You know, I always thought all Qunari had white hair. The wiki seems to say as much, and Bull told us they don't have red heads in Par Vollen. Not to mention that in the comics, they're always depicted as white haired. But then we got the Viddasala and now this dark haired Qunari woman.
|
|
inherit
Scribbles
185
0
Sept 24, 2023 4:07:45 GMT
29,846
Hanako Ikezawa
Fan from 2003 - 2020
22,210
August 2016
hanakoikezawa
|
Post by Hanako Ikezawa on Jan 25, 2021 19:35:13 GMT
The “unknown” ones are basically all from that one character lineup image that appeared in the behind the scenes video we got a few months ago. A few, notably the female qunari and the Antivan crow, appear in several other pieces of “party” concept art. It’s thin, but that’s why they’re “possible” companions. Lucanis, Evka, and Strife have all received some build up and been mentioned in two stories each, including the promotional short stories, which makes it seem likely to me that they will appear in the game. Of those three, Lucanis I think is most likely to be a companion since there is a potential Antivan Crow companion that appears in a lot of concept art. Evka and Strife could just be contacts for the Warden and Arlathan plots respectively. You know, I always thought all Qunari had white hair. The wiki seems to say as much, and Bull told us they don't have red heads in Par Vollen. Not to mention that in the comics, they're always depicted as white haired. But then we got the Viddasala and now this dark haired Qunari woman. Hair dye perhaps? |
|
Heimdall
N6
∯ Interjector in Chief
Staff Mini-Profile Theme: Heimdall
Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, KOTOR, Jade Empire, Mass Effect Andromeda, Anthem, Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Origin: HeimdallX
Posts: 5,505 Likes: 12,431
inherit
∯ Interjector in Chief
279
0
1
Sept 23, 2023 20:14:59 GMT
12,431
Heimdall
5,505
August 2016
heimdall
Heimdall
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, KOTOR, Jade Empire, Mass Effect Andromeda, Anthem, Mass Effect Legendary Edition
HeimdallX
|
Post by Heimdall on Jan 26, 2021 15:22:34 GMT
The “unknown” ones are basically all from that one character lineup image that appeared in the behind the scenes video we got a few months ago. A few, notably the female qunari and the Antivan crow, appear in several other pieces of “party” concept art. It’s thin, but that’s why they’re “possible” companions. Lucanis, Evka, and Strife have all received some build up and been mentioned in two stories each, including the promotional short stories, which makes it seem likely to me that they will appear in the game. Of those three, Lucanis I think is most likely to be a companion since there is a potential Antivan Crow companion that appears in a lot of concept art. Evka and Strife could just be contacts for the Warden and Arlathan plots respectively. You know, I always thought all Qunari had white hair. The wiki seems to say as much, and Bull told us they don't have red heads in Par Vollen. Not to mention that in the comics, they're always depicted as white haired. But then we got the Viddasala and now this dark haired Qunari woman. We were able to create dark haired Qunari in the DAI CC, if I recall correctly. I will say that in other concept art we see a white haired qunari woman. I’m not convinced this isn’t the same woman but with the backlighting making her hair seem dark |
|
inherit
9459
0
Nov 24, 2021 20:18:46 GMT
5,622
SirSourpuss
7,694
Oct 16, 2017 16:19:07 GMT
October 2017
sirpetrakus
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, KOTOR, Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Jade Empire, SWTOR
|
Post by SirSourpuss on Jan 26, 2021 18:37:46 GMT
Lucanis, Evka, and Strife have all received some build up and been mentioned in two stories each, including the promotional short stories, which makes it seem likely to me that they will appear in the game. If there's one thing that ME and Disney Wars has taught me, is never put supplemental material into your mainline titles/leave mainline material for supplemental stories. It never works out well. |
|
inherit
∯ Oh Loredy...
455
0
Sept 23, 2023 14:10:01 GMT
26,348
gervaise21
10,555
August 2016
gervaise21
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights
|
Post by gervaise21 on Jan 26, 2021 18:41:07 GMT
I will say that in other concept art we see a white haired qunari woman. I’m not convinced this isn’t the same woman but with the backlighting making her hair seem dark Plus I've always felt this shot had figures copied from elsewhere and then slightly altered to look appropriate to the setting. So the Qunari lady probably was someone who originally had no horns, just as the guy next to her looks more like a commando type with utility belt and walkie talkie sticking up over his shoulder and the figure 4th from the right looks like they are holding a gun over their shoulder, whilst the hooded guy alongside has been borrowed from AC. This was very much a "flavour" shot to encourage further ideas rather than the final line up. |
|
Solas
N5
blep mlem mlem
ratlobster banger
Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Jade Empire, Mass Effect Andromeda, SWTOR, Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Prime Posts: 3,912
Prime Likes: 9733
Posts: 2,704 Likes: 12,317
inherit
blep mlem mlem
65
0
12,317
Solas
ratlobster banger
2,704
August 2016
solas
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Jade Empire, Mass Effect Andromeda, SWTOR, Mass Effect Legendary Edition
3,912
9733
|
Post by Solas on Jan 26, 2021 21:48:32 GMT
Nice roundup  |
|
inherit
749
0
Sept 16, 2023 13:07:55 GMT
3,628
Iddy
3,711
August 2016
iddy
|
Post by Iddy on Jan 27, 2021 13:40:26 GMT
You know, I always thought all Qunari had white hair. The wiki seems to say as much, and Bull told us they don't have red heads in Par Vollen. Not to mention that in the comics, they're always depicted as white haired. But then we got the Viddasala and now this dark haired Qunari woman. We were able to create dark haired Qunari in the DAI CC, if I recall correctly. I will say that in other concept art we see a white haired qunari woman. I’m not convinced this isn’t the same woman but with the backlighting making her hair seem dark The CC lets us do crazy shit that isn't lore friendly. We can create a white haired elf, but have we ever heard of one in the series? Other than Fenris, that is. Hmm... yeah, we can't tell for sure.
|
|
Captain Obvious
N3
Games: Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition
Posts: 433 Likes: 431
inherit
10192
0
431
Captain Obvious
433
May 29, 2018 21:25:13 GMT
May 2018
forumking
Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition
|
Post by Captain Obvious on Feb 4, 2021 12:49:14 GMT
The video is long, but there’s a concise summary of the conclusions below
What we knew before 2020: (0:15)
Dragon Age Tevinter Nights: (2:56)
2020 EA Play Teaser: (22:00)
Behind the Scenes Trailer: (22:25)
DA Day Short Stories: (34:31)
Bioware 25 Years DA Morrison Page: (38:43)
2020 VGA Trailer: (40:21) TLDW: - New Protagonist:
- The new protagonist will likely be a Lord of Fortune, which have been shown to be human, elf, or dwarf (and presumably qunari)
- The Inquisition has employed Lords of Fortune already in fighting against Fen'Harel
- Varric has continued to serve the Inquisition including working with Lords of Fortune, and will likely return as an advisor
- Possible Companions:
- Evka Ivo (dwarven grey warden)
- Lucanis Dellamorte (antivan crow)
- Strife (dalish elf, possibly an agent of the Executors
- unknown undead mage
- unknown hornless qunari
- unknown human male (rogue?)
- unknown female qunari
- unknown human female (mage?)
- Prominent Locations:
- Tevinter - Venatori remnants remain an issue in Tevinter hunted by Tevinter Templars, Fen'Harel's agents are still active
- Unknown Red Lyrium Region - Cold region with Ferelden architecture seen to be infested with red lyrium and red lyrium infected darkspawn
- Antiva - The Qunari have attacked the crows directly, the crows are going on the offensive
- Nevarra City & the Grand Necropolis - No distinct plot threads, but they have been features too prominently not to be relevant
- Weisshaupt Fortress - All available Wardens have been summoned to Weisshaupt for unknown reasons
- Arlathan Forest - Magical disturbances have been occurring in Arlathan forest, in particular around sites connected to Ghilan'nain
- The 'sea monster' is a creation of Ghilan'nain not a god (theory):
- Ghilan'nain herself should still be trapped in the Fade until the Veil is removed, but sites related to her are becoming active
- The giant serpent monster is likely a surviving creation of Ghilan'nain, one of those spared her original extermination, which could explain the magical activity
- The gray pools (Horror of Hormak) are specifically noted to smell of brine, seawater, which could suggest the influence of this sea monster
- The Dread Wolf's Plan:
- Fen'Harel's plan involves using the red lyrium idol, which is likely in his possession
- The plan seems to involve influencing the spirits of the Fade en masse
- Solas is actively encouraging the conflict between the qunari and Tevinter
Tweet January 8, 2021 Something more you might want to add to your summary. This definitely seems a faction in the next game and bare feet would indicate elven but no way is this Dalish. I've taken to calling them an Arcane Archer. Also, look at what is happening to the landscape behind them. It ties in with those floating aravels. Either the Veil is coming down next game or we are going to have a flash back to an earlier time. Maybe something confined to Arlathan Forest? That short story indicated weird magic was happening there. Courtesy of Christian Daily’s Twitter Between this and the floating aravel concept art, I suspect there may be some remaining hidden enclave of the ancient elves we’ll end up meeting. A flashback is possible, but we did see a character with a similar bow show up in that darkspawn infested area. I’m not sure if this is a new character or perhaps a uniform of this particular group of elves. Though it is noted in Tevinter Nights that Solas has been providing his followers with what sounds like ancient elven armor, so I suppose that’s possible. Thanks for this!
I hope that Loghain returns...
|
|
