Dear friends we bring to your attention translation of a short review dedicated love relationships in Dragon Age: Inquisition, which was posted by creative lead Mike Laidlaw on the official forum.
SPOILER WARNING! This post reveals a secret about all the possible romantic relationships that will take place in the game. If you want to keep the intrigue until November, then we warn you in advance. In case you want to know everything right now, then keep reading.
Let's take a moment to talk on romance in Dragon Age: Inquisition, what do you think?
It's time to ask: And why even reveal all the characters with whom it will be possible to have an affair? Wouldn't it be better to keep everything under wraps and let the players figure it out for themselves as the game progresses?» While some gamers understandably prefer to start games in complete ignorance, the truth is that the game Dragon Age: Inquisition huge. The story takes a long time to unfold, as does the development of the relationships that players form with party members. In the end - you can lose enough already long time before you discover that the team member is not at all interested in the relationship.
Again, many prefer this kind of discovery. Also, many players themselves are not interested in romance with anyone. We have designed everything so that each party member has a worthy story for those gamers who show interest in them, in a romantic aspect or not. We realized, be that as it may, that for many players, love relationship are incredible important detail- one of those for the development of which we allocated a large number of time - and they prefer to be informed ahead of time to set their hearts on a certain character, only to be disappointed in the end.
In the water part, we will say a few words about the goals of developing love relationships: firstly, we want to give our players the right to choose. This does not mean that all choices will be available to everyone - it means that no matter what type game character you choose, more than one possible love relationship will be available to him. This does not guarantee that the player will find a certain character of personal liking - which could be the basis for starting a romance, even if every character in the game could have a relationship with anyone - but it perfectly makes it clear to each player what we think about them not retrospectively.
Secondly, we want our characters to be full of character. Everyone has it significant character Dragon Age: Inquisition there is a story, personal goals, and ideas about how your journey together should develop; sometimes the romantic line doesn't matter to them, and sometimes it does. In any case, we are not trying to justify why the character cannot be the object of a love relationship - we are looking at what the meaning of this novel will be in the light of their further history, and how this novel reinforces an interesting story.
And finally, the character available for romantic relationship does not guarantee their successful completion. These characters have their own agendas and opinions, and the choices the player makes throughout the game will have a certain impact on how they feel.
With all this in mind, we want to inform you about who and with whom in the game will be able to start a love relationship. If you are not interested in this information before you plunge into the world of the Inquisition, consider this as a warning about SPOILER and read no further.
Still here? Then let's go.
Below are the main options for novels. These are available to players of all races, and fulfill our main design intent by giving multiple options for everyone:
Cassandra- interest in male characters
Blackwall
Josephine- interest in female and male characters
Iron Bull - interest in characters of both genders
Sir- interest in female characters.
Dorian- interest in male characters.
- Cullen- interest in female characters humans and elves.
Solas– only interested in elven female characters
We can't wait for November when you can finally get to know these actors, help them tell their stories, and explore this huge game with us.
Mike Laidlaw
Throughout the Dragon Age series, one of the main components of the game was love relationships. Dragon Age Inquisition also does not deviate from the ideals of his older brothers. Let's start with the fact that gifts were removed in AIM and relations can be improved only with the help of dialogues and some quest choices (kill / keep alive). Each character has his own point of view and only considers it the only correct one. If you do what he wants, then the hero will approve your decision, otherwise he will condemn.
There are 8 novels available in the game, both normal and same-sex. You can start romances with, and.
Cassandra
A character that immediately catches the eye and enlivens our lives throughout the game. Cassandra can only romance a male character regardless of race.
While traveling, you will be able to agree with her methods and do the same, this will increase her sympathy for you. Also, flirt every chance you get. After completing the personal tasks "Unfinished Business", "Secret Hobby" and "Right of Destruction", she will ask you about feelings for her, then it's up to you to decide how and where this road of love will lead you.
Cullen
Knight Commander of the Templars, who decided to leave his post for the purposes of the Inquisition. Cullen has his own taste, and therefore only a girl of the human or elven race can get close to him.
To start a romance, you need to constantly show sympathy for him and flirt. Only lyrium can destroy your relationship, if you care about Cullen, in no case do not ask him to work with this thing!
Josephine
Unique character, because only she does not have " bed scene And the whole novel is based on the love of the characters. Any man and any woman can start an affair with her. To do this, you need to constantly flirt and go through several personal quests: "Evil Doom" and "Duel". Next, Leliana will challenge you to a serious conversation in which everything will fall into place.
Solas
Here it is, the love of all female elven characters - Solas. A renegade mage who from the very beginning of the game helps our hero fight the threat of invasion. In order for our elf to reciprocate you, you must be romantic in every dialogue and try to act as Solas himself would have done. An important point is whether you kill the spirit on Solas's personal assignment.
Sir
This very cheerful and playful elf greets us with an arrow and a task to search for things. She loves to play pranks on everyone and prefers the brute method of destroying her enemies. Also, Sera does not believe in Andraste and everything connected with her. In terms of race, Sera is open. All female characters can start a romance with her after completing personal tasks.
Blackwall
Blackwall is a Gray Warden and also a companion of our protagonist. In life, he is lonely and tries to stick to his path as a Gray Warden.
Maintaining a relationship with Blackwall requires being a fair and merciful woman of any race. After completing his personal tasks "In memory of the guardians" and "Discovery", he will leave Skyhold and become unavailable to the group, the "Revelations" task begins. In Val Royeaux, free him from his imprisonment and inspire him to fulfill his duty in the ranks of the Inquisition. After he returns to the Inquisition, you can talk to him about your romantic relationship.
Iron Bull
Iron Bull is a Qunari who created his own band of mercenaries and joined the Inquisition. His behavior is unique to the Qunari. He respects Kun, but at the same time often breaks it.
After completing his personal task "Kun Requirements", regardless of the race and gender of the character, he will tell you about some customs and rules. If everything suits you, then you will start another personal task, at the end of which you will find a funny video scene and the beginning of an affair with the Bull.
Dorian
Dorian - A Tevinter mage who joined the Inquisition. He was born into a prestigious family and developed his magical gift. Dorian is very proud, and disillusioned with Tevinter, he became an outcast.
To start a relationship with Dorian, you need to go through his first personal task. After that, Leliana will give you the second task. Be careful, as killing Ponchard will end the quest and your relationship with Dorian. A man of any race can start a romance.
Even in such inhuman conditions, there is a place for flirting, sex and even high feelings. If you plan not only to decide the fate of the world, but also to build close relationships with subordinates in parallel, then our guide will come in handy. With him, you will turn into the main heartthrob of Thedas in no time.
There are eight potential partners in Dragon Age: Inquisition: Cassandra, Blackwall, Josephine, Iron Bull, Sulfur, Dorian, Cullen, and Solas. Each of them has their own tastes: someone prefers heterosexual relationships, someone is ready to get close only to representatives of certain races, and for someone it doesn’t matter if the person/dwarf/elf/qunari is good.
In addition, the heroes of Inquisition have their own beliefs and unique personalities. Therefore, it is important not only to be courteous and flirt tirelessly, but also to ensure that your words and deeds coincide with the views of the target. Religious Cassandra will not tolerate blasphemy, Blackwall will condemn any injustice, and Josephine will be disappointed in you if you decide to neglect diplomacy in favor of a military campaign.
If you liked one of the characters, talk to him more often. This way you will learn more about the biography and views of the character, and at the same time you will be able to compliment him. All this will positively affect your relationship and open up new opportunities for romance.
Cassandra
Partner:
Important facts: religious, wholly and completely supports the Church. Believes the Inquisitor is indeed Andraste's Herald.
Severe, resolute and impenetrable - approximately such Cassandra seems at first glance. But only at first: later you will discover that the Seeker reacts quite adequately to compliments, loves poetry and even enjoys sentimental novels.
It's easy to develop a relationship with her. First, ask her to talk about her past. In further dialogues, do not miss the opportunity for flirting. Every time you return to the base, do not forget to visit it. The main thing is to be careful in matters of religion.
Blackwall
Partner:
Important facts: appreciates mercy and help to the suffering. Believes that any villain deserves a second chance.
Blackwall is Justice personified with a beard. Tries to make the world a better place and highly values people who share his beliefs. Does not love big companies, prefers to keep apart.
The shortest way to his heart is through good deeds. If you are used to playing good heroes, you will earn Blackwall's trust very soon. As soon as your relationship starts to develop from friendly to romantic, he will pull away. Do not give up - very soon the Gray Warden will trust you completely and tell you his main secret.
Josephine
Partner:
Important facts: believes that diplomacy The best way to resolve a conflict.
Chief diplomat in the Inquisition. Josephine is responsible for political influence organization and seeks to expand it. Appreciates etiquette and manners, behaves courteously with everyone, although alone with the hero he is quite relaxed.
To win the sympathy of Josephine, it is enough to listen to her advice. At some point, she will ask you to talk to her best friend, Leliana. In a conversation with the main spy of the Inquisition, it is better not to lie - especially when she asks about your relationship with Josephine.
iron bull
Partner: Inquisitor of any gender and race
Important facts: loves good fights and booze. Works on two fronts - with the Inquisition and Qunari intelligence. He does not hide it, because he appreciates honesty very much.
The iron bull gets the same pleasure from gatherings in the tavern, and from battles on the battlefield. This good-natured mercenary takes everything lightly - if not lightly. Nevertheless, for the sake of friends, he is ready to risk his life, which he will prove more than once.
At first, the Iron Bull almost does not respond to compliments and flirting, but over time this will change. Be sure to ask him about the Qunari race and their culture. On your way back to base, don't miss the opportunity to have a drink with Iron Bull and his team of mercenaries. And yes, be honest.
Sulfur
Partner: female inquisitor of any race
Important facts: cynical and confrontational. An atheist, he cannot stand stories about religion and the lost greatness of the elves. He treats people well with a sense of humor, loves practical jokes.
Gray is difficult. Constantly impudent, mocking party members, stealing and responding to compliments with sarcastic witticisms. But there is an approach to it too.
Do not try to somehow limit and control it, otherwise quarrels cannot be avoided. Do not be offended by her attacks, but rather turn everything into a joke. If she is in your party, then always take the side of the poor, orphans and other disadvantaged.
Last but not least, although Sera seeks to protect the oppressed, she is ruthless towards the villains. Therefore, he would rather approve the execution than imprisonment or pardon. Remember this when you pass judgment on defeated enemies.
Dorian
Partner: male inquisitor of any race
Important facts: proud and caustic. Can't stand it when his intellect and magical abilities are being questioned. Opposes the Tevinter Empire, from where he fled in his youth.
The magician Dorian almost always behaves arrogantly and distrustfully - at least with people he doesn't know well. He needs a partner with whom he could communicate on an equal footing. Therefore, in a conversation with him, do not hesitate to demonstrate your erudition and intelligence. In response, you can get a sarcastic remark, but you should not be rude in response - Dorian painfully perceives any criticism.
At the same time, the wizard tries to make the world the best place. He reacts sharply to any injustice, so you should not execute everyone indiscriminately and eat children. Dorian hates the Tevinter Empire and will appreciate it if you support him in this.
Cullen
Partner: elf woman or human woman
Important facts: trying to get rid of lyrium addiction. A supporter of the templars, not the mages.
Cullen is a former templar who is trying to return to ordinary life. He is at the head of the army of the Inquisition. Cullen is a soldier by nature, so he prefers military action to diplomatic negotiations.
Suffering from withdrawal symptoms after a long dependence on liria. His sore point is that because of this, he will someday let the Inquisitor down and be unable to fulfill his duty. Cullen will appreciate if you help him overcome his addiction and support the former templar in his decision to give up the lirium. Loyalty is very important for Cullen, so only heroes can start an affair with him, not related with other characters.
Solas
Partner: elf woman
Important facts: inquisitive and respects the thirst for knowledge. Believes that there is no absolute evil or good, sees the world in gray tones. Sometimes it seems that he loves spirits and other otherworldly entities more than people.
Elf is a loner, a great expert in magic, history and mythology. Strives to further expand their knowledge of ancient world and treats well the people who help him in this.
Solas' approval is easy to get if you try to squeeze as much information out of the dialogue as possible. Ask him to talk about travel, magic, the Veil and the history of the elves. Give up categorical judgments about good and evil, because Solas believes that there is a place for sin and virtue everywhere. And most importantly - do not offend the spirits. He will not forgive this.
There will be dialogue options that can lead to the development of a romantic relationship with these characters.
To develop relationships, you need to take into account the possibilities of flirting with this character, gradually increase the rating and open the way to more serious things. You will also need to perform personal quests squad members.
Now for the individual characters.
Conditions for romance: A woman of any race.
Personal quests: "The Lonely Guardian", "In Memory of the Guardians", "Revelations and Discoveries".
Blackwall is a simple and straightforward relationship character. Be honest and fair, try to help the less fortunate, and show mercy to people who stumble. You can express your feelings for him immediately after the destruction of the Vault, but he will say that now is not the time. In order for him to trust you, you need to complete his quests and maintain his approval. He will eventually call you to the Storm Coast as part of the gift quest. According to the story, he will leave Skyhold, but after completing his personal quest, you will either send him to the Gray Wardens, or offer him to choose his own path. If he stays in the Inquisition, then you can fully develop a romance with him.
Conditions for romance: Male of any race.
Personal quests: "One less venatori", " last hope"", "The Magister"s Birthright".
Dorian is the first exclusively gay game from BioWare. You can only start a relationship if you complete his personal storyline. After that, you can talk to him and start having a romance. If you continue to develop a relationship, then Leliana will call you to give a special task. When completing this task, you need to leave Poncard alive, otherwise the relationship cannot be developed further. After this, talk to him in Skyhold, where he will offer to go to your quarters. If you break off relations with him, then no negative effects will not be.
Conditions for romance
Personal quests: "Captain Bulls", "Demands of the Kuhn", "Love in the Qunari way".
Iron Bull is the most simple character for relationships. For romance, you just need to flirt with him and in the end you will find yourself in your chambers and be able to have sex with him. The Iron Bull will then tell you about the rules and consequences. You need to get a special medallion made from a dragon's tooth. Complete the task and confirm in public your feelings for him.
Conditions for romance: Only available for female elf.
Personal quests: "Measuring the Veil", "All New, Faded for Her", "What Lies Dormant".
When talking with Solas, you must impress him by asking as many questions as possible and see the world and especially the Shadow as he sees it. After getting some approval from Solas, kiss him at Skyhold. Soon after, Solas will ask you to release the captive spirit without killing him. If you fail this quest, romance with him is next to impossible. By continuing to communicate, Solas will start a serious relationship with you.
Conditions for romance: Male of any race.
Personal quests: "Unfinished business", "Secret hobby", "Right of destruction", "Perfect date".
A little flirting and completing her quests is all it takes to start a relationship. Despite all her rigidity and rudeness in her soul, she is a romantic. At some point, you will find her reading Varrick's book and she will ask you to influence him to find out the ending. If you continue to develop a romance with Cassandra, then she will say that the relationship will not lead anywhere, but you need to continue to insist and she will meet you. You should also remember that if you have a relationship with Cassandra, then you will not be able to initiate a romance with other characters. To begin with, you have to part with her in order to start a new romance.
Conditions for romance: A woman of any race.
Personal quests: "Friends of Red Jenny", "Force March: Vershile", "I asked ...".
Sera always does everything in her own way and does not listen to anyone. Complete her personal quests and make sure you don't have active romances with other characters. Sera will not accept what happened in Mythal. If you believe this, then your relationship with Sera will end.
A romance with two advisors is also possible.
Conditions for romance: Female elf or human.
Personal quests: "Perseverance", "Happier Times", "Before the Dawn".
To start a relationship with Cullen, make sure that all previous relationships are broken, otherwise nothing will work. Relationships develop relatively easily, it is enough to maintain this point of view and choose the appropriate replicas in the dialogues. For him, the most important topics of conversation will be lyrium. If you convince Cullen to take lyrium, then the relationship will most likely end.
Conditions for romance: Available for a character of any race and gender.
Personal quests: Evil rock.
Josephine is one of the most liberal women in romance. To start a relationship, talk to her in Skyhold and start and choose the lines with the heart icon. Most of the dialogue will be related to politics. Complete the mission "Bad Doom", and then discuss with Leliana your relationship with Josephine. Tell her that you love Josevina, and then go straight to the adviser and start an affair.
Everyone knows that role-playing games from Bioware have one interesting feature- you can, through various manipulations, achieve a romance with one or another character and even get to the so-called adult content as love lines in Dragon Age: Inquisition.
Below we will briefly describe which character with whom you can start a relationship and what you need to do about it.
Cassandra
Features: fanatical about religion, so reproaching her for this should be avoided. Teasing remarks and teasing are best suited. You'll have to wait a while before given character agree to a romantic relationship. Naturally, nothing will happen if you do not complete a romantic task with flowers and romance.
Dorian
Preferences - Exclusively men.
Previously, there were no such precedents, but here we see the first magician in the game with a completely non-traditional orientation. Dubious entertainment, but if you really want to have fun, then there is such an option to choose from.
Joke, emphasize his courage, complete the side quest and get what you wanted.
Blackwall
The dour Gray Warden, which can be found in Hinterlands and get on the team. By the way, you can flirt almost immediately, and thus lure him to you, to the Inquisition.
The character is very trusting and easily leads to nice conversations with ladies who have not paid attention to him for a long time.
Sir
Preferences - Exclusively women.
Another character who received exclusively gay. She has great feeling humor, but inappropriate behavior and extremely strange style.
For starters, you can tell her that you like her and then continue to chat with her from time to time in the Vault Tavern. The more you communicate with her, the more the character will be revealed from the other side.
Love lines in Dragon Age: Inquisition
Preferences - All genders and races;
This is a skilled warrior and spy, who is ready for any experiments for the sake of a good cause. Having started an affair with him, you will find out that intimacy for the Qunari is something that is simply necessary purely for physical needs, rather than for feelings.
In order for him to show interest in you, you will have to argue for a very long time and try to appeal to something remotely similar to romance.
Solas
Preferences - Exclusively elfs.
This character is only interested in representatives of his own kind. Moreover, in order to win the heart of a Shadow specialist, you will need to put in a lot of effort.
To succeed, support him and inquire about his preferences, support free mages, and lay flowers at Dalish shrines.
Cullen
Preferences - Exclusively elf or female human.
A character with whom it will be quite easy to flirt - you yourself will not understand how at some point a romantic relationship will begin between the characters.
Josephine
Preferences - All genders and races.
There are quite a few options for flirting with her, so it will be quite easy to start a relationship. The character has a playful nature and with the help sharp mind and diplomacy, you can achieve pretty good results.
With the rest of the companions and non-companions, you will not be romantically involved for one reason or another.
