Factions and Backgrounds, What’ll you be?

Seeing as Blood Magic has been axed again I will just stick with my Tevinter Mage default who is using the Shadow Dragons not for any idealism, but secretly using them so they can amass power in the new Imperium.

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The problem for me is that I know so little about them. Playing a lore obsessed Dalish in Inquisition was easy because after the previous two games I thought I pretty much knew where I stood with them, although the writers contradicted me on that one to some extent, so I suppose knowing in advance isn't necessarily an advantage. However, I struggled even back then with why my Dalish from the Freemarches was even remotely interested in some human gathering deep in Ferelden. It was never explained in game why the Keeper thought it important or even how we got to hear of it. (Lots of personal backstory rpg to explain that one). Or how we gained admission to a Conclave that should have been high security when our allegiance was literally written on our face.

So, I'm having a similar problem with the Veil Jumpers. I've no idea who they are. I thought Strife's "Dalish" clan was suspect in Tevinter Nights but they really added to that with the Missing. Who are these Veil Jumpers? Where have they been all this time? If they only just formed, how did they get together? So there was weird magic going on in the forest, how did they think they could fix it? Then to cap it all, so far as I can tell, Rook doesn't start off with them in the forest but in Minrathous. I assume they are going to explain why we are there, although after the vague explanation for our Dalish at the Conclave in DAI I'm not holding my breath on it. Any of the other backgrounds are easier to explain than that one. Also, knowing so little about the group as a whole, it is going to be weird if Bellara recognises me because, of course, I know nothing about her and yet I can't imagine it is so big a group that we wouldn't have already met at some point. Also, their symbol is a stag head and Strife had a devotion to Andruil. Boy are they going to be freaked if tentacle lady is her or Ghilan'nain but were they hoping to see their leader some time soon and that is what they were doing up there?

By contrast, being a Shadow Dragon really makes sense as a starting faction in Minrathous and, of course, due to our clandestine way of operating I can understand why I may have heard of Neve as a contact but never actually met her before. Minrathous is a big city of around a million people (I seem to recall from lore books) so it is hardly surprising if we haven't necessarily crossed paths. Also, their motivations as group are easy to understand and relate to. I've wanted to play a freedom fighting elf from the outset so now is my chance. All things considered, I think I will go with Shadow Dragons for my first run and then have fun with the other ones later.

Leaning heavily towards Shadow Dragons. Grey Wardens and Veil Jumpers are looking good, too.

Antivan crows are currently trying to undermine/repel the qunari invasion.

For my first playthrough, I'm aiming for a Male Human Warrior, so I think the Grey Wardens would be a good touch. Fighting monsters and having a duty to protect the weak is super rewarding for me. I thought about the Crows so I could have more dialogue with Lucanis, but honestly, the Crows sound kind of messed up and have questionable morals... don't care how they treated Lucanis. They may steal from the rich, but do they always give that money to the poor? Unlikely.

Second playthrough as a Male Human Rogue, I'll probably go with Shadow Dragons.

Third playthrough as a Male Elf Mage, likely the Lords of Fortune.

Shadow Dragons first, Veil Jumper in my 2nd playthrough.
I have a feeling these two groups have a lot of plot-related lore, and having them as my background will reveal important details to understand the story.

Thanks for that since I never read the comics and or books, I found that quite informative. 

With the reveal of a three-spell limit, I have decided to change my vote and Rook plans. As a matter of fact, I going to change my canon Inquisitor as well (I was undecided about class anyway). A spellbook with a maximum of three spells for a mage doesn't inspire me, so I have a new appreciation for what I viewed as a gutted Inquisition mage class. While warrior is definitely my favorite for Inquisition, I can see myself enjoying my least favorite with a different approach. I couldn't picture a typical ranged mage picking up a sword at Haven, or kicking the Harlequin at the Winter Palace, but a mage who inherently enjoys close combat could work. I don't want the Knight Enchanter, but I will use a Necromancer with the Blade of Tidarion, Andraste's Sacrifice, a health belt, a life-drain ring, Chain Lightning and Walking Fortress Masterworks, and largely avoiding elemental spells (Barrier, Dispel, Revival, and Static Cage).

I won't be sure about my canon Rook until later (I will play my alternate world state first-as a female elf warrior Antivan Crow), but I will have either a male dwarf melee Duelist or a male Qunari ranged either Saboteur or Veil Ranger. Either choice will have the Shadow Dragons background.

I heard w ecan switc hsets between mission while a tour base the Lighthous ebut I don' tkno wabou tduring them I know you can switc hsets in  MEA bu tyou need t owai tfo rth ecooldown in thos einstances befoe ryo ucan wield those powers.

ewigDunkelheit You can play a dwarf, no spoiler but story wise it's covered.