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Should Bethany accompany Hawke to the Deep Roads?

  • Yes

    Votes: 2 66.7%
  • No

    Votes: 1 33.3%

  • Total voters
    3

lightbane

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Joy, the writing is becoming worse and worse. And that faggy elf is so emo it's not funny.
 

Luzur

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racofer said:
That scene where the Keeper arrives at the alienage had such an emotional impact on me that I, months after playing it, still want to punch my screen whenever I remember it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ls4VoxoJhE

Just look at it. LOOK AT IT AND TELL ME YOU DON'T FEEL LIKE SLITTING HER THROAT!!

I really love her majestic look. How other elves look at her, with such hope in their eyes.
 

Erebus

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The temptations managed to be even more retarded than I was expecting.

On the other hand, it's nice to make a deal with a demon that won't try to double-cross you instantly. I take it the reward took the form of points you could add to your attributes ?
 

Twinkle

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I take it the reward took the form of points you could add to your attributes?

Yes. An equivalent of two level-ups.

PART 17 - URBAN CHAOS, I

Itz coming to Kirkwall. No one can stop it. This is the last feeble attempt to negotiate, doomed to fail since the very beginning.

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I'd wrap up any other business before we go. It's already a mess, and could get worse.
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Let's go.
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I request an audience with the Arishok.
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He will allow it, but not in this number.
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I will only bring my friend here and a small complement of my guard. Is that few enough?
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It is.
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Enter.


The Arishok stands here, armed and angry.

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Shanedan.
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Greetings, Arishok. We come regarding the elven fugitives that took refuge here.
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Irrelevant. I would speak to Hawke about the relic stolen from my grasp.
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One of my former companions stole it.
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Her part was clear. Your admission... is welcome.
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An issue for another time. We're here for the fugitives.
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The elves are now viddathari. They have chosen to submit to the Qun.
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They will be protected.
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Have they truly converted, or are they simply using you as a shield?
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They have chosen, and so have I.
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You have not hidden the abuses of your zealots, or the corruption of this city. You will understand why I must do this.
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Let us look at your "dangerous" criminals.

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Speak, viddathari. Who did you murder and why?
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A city guard forced himself on our sister. We reported him... or tried to.
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But they did nothing about it, no matter what we said. So my brothers and I paid him a visit.
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That doesn't excuse murder!
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I would have done the same thing, in their shoes.
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Hawke, that's not helping.
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Their actions are mere symptoms. Your society is the disease.
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They have chosen. The viddathari will submit to the Qun and find a path your way has denied them.
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You can't just decide that. You must hand them over.
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Tell me, Hawke, what would you do, in my place?
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Give us the elves or we'll take them by force.
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Hawke...
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Impressive. But I am committed.
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I cannot leave without the relic, and I cannot stay and remain blind to this dysfunction.
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There is only one solution.
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Arishok, there is no need for--
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Vinek kathas.


It's a trap! The qunari unleash a rain of spears on our heads.

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Our escort is down in mere seconds. Yet Hawke and Aveline are unharmed. What's wrong Bioware, Armor Class isn't useless after all? :smug:

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Meanwhile Hawke knocks out a Qunari grunt with an armored fist.

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Aveline passed intelligence check and actually uses swords.

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Not here! Too open! Go. Go!


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What a tension! Still the Qunari are dumb. They should've closed the gate before launching a traitorous attack. :M

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Hawke!


We reach the Lowtown.

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Can you hear it? The Qunari must be spreading out. They're attacking the city!
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Why? What could they possibly hope to accomplish?
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You heard the Arishok. He's done playing nice, and damn the consequences.
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You may be right.
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Whatever it is, we need to do something quickly. But we'll need some help.


The rest of the party warps in.

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Are we under attack?
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The Qunari are assaulting the city -- and fast. The Arishok planned this for who knows how long.
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I'll rally the guardsmen. I suggest heading to your estate in Hightown. Be careful.
Aveline rivalry +10.


The first encounter. Qunari spawn in waves, hitting the party from all directions. Nevertheless, AoE spells work like a charm.

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We stumble upon Grey Wardens trying to fend off Qunari assault.

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In a half a minute the bad guys are finished. A "twist" is upon us. This Warden guy with awesome mustache is the one who recruited Bethany in the Derp Roads.

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And here she is. Long time no see.

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Somehow, I knew it would be you.
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Bethany!
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Hello, Brother. How fitting we should meet here.
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A "thank you" might be in order, don't you think?
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I must say, it's less painful than the last time you saved my life.
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You have our sincere thanks. This attack was... most unexpected.
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Stroud, we need to move. We've already delayed too long.
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Very true.
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I cannot believe the Qunari would dare such an attack. This will lead to war with the Free Marches for certain.
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I fear pressing matters take us elsewhere, but we can spread word to the other free cities. Perhaps they will bring aid.
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Wait-- I need to tell you about Mother.
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I know. When we got the news, the Wardens helped me hold a wake. I'm... glad you were with her. In her final moments.
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This is not the time.
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Take this. It is all we can spare, but perhaps it will be of use.


His gift is a ring named "Warden's Promise". Gay innuendo is strong with this one. :M

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Goodbye, Brother. Take care of yourself.
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Maker watch over you, my friend.


Eh, that meeting was awkward. I H8 U SCUM 4 SAVING MY VIRGIN ASS GTFO NVM OK G2G BAI BRO111111

We plough through another horde of qunarispawn and reach the exit.

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The Hightown.

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We see two qunari dragging a helpless, crying woman. Is there a chance of witnessing a tastefully done rape?

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Parshaara! Quit your struggling, woman!
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Teth a! Bas!
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Then the Arishok failed to take you captive. Unfortunate.


Unfortunate, indeed. Instead of rape with have to be content with bodies exploding into red goo.

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We whack these moles with ease, but...

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ASSUMING DIRECT CONTROL

Suddenly a Qunari mage appears and knocks down the entire party.

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He is preparing another spell that'll finish the party for good.

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The majestic twist worthy of Call of Duty's audience appraisal! At the last The mage discovers something pointy and edgy inside his chest.

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AWESOME!

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Rip-off is so accurate that she even helps Hawke to get up.

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I am Knight-Commander Meredith.
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I know you.
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The name "Hawke" has turned up in my reports many times. Too many.
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But that doesn't matter now.

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The Qunari are taking people to the Keep and may already be in control. We will need to deal with them.
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I'm not one of your templars. I don't take orders.
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This is your city as well as mine. Defend it.
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Head to the Keep, and I will see if I can find more of my men. These creatures will pay for this outrage.


On the streets we see even criminals fight with the Qunari. Still they have to be whacked.

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Serious Hawke: the 132356th encounter. Shooter developers cry out loud.

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A city square is filled with the corpses of the fallen magi. However, their leader seems to be unharmed and just unconscious.

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Many thanks, my friend.
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We need all the magic we can get.
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Of course, of course. But what of the others...?


There are no "others", ho ho. But in the case Bethany joins The Circle she'll be here as well, unscratched. Thta's what happens kids when you mark your NPCs "essential". :M

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Gone. I told them to run...

No time for emo bullshit.

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First Enchanter Orsino. You survive.
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Your relief overwhelms me, Knight-Commander.
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There is no time for talk. We must strike back. before it's too late.
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And who will lead us into this battle? You?
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I will fight to defend this city, as I have always done!
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To control it, you mean! I won't have our lives tossed to the flames to feed your vanity!


The conflict between the mages and the templars and between the first enchanter and the knight-commander personally are the central themes that drive the game's plot. Unfortunately, despite a significant potential, it misses the mark and turns into derp-fest in the end with the leaders of both parties becoming complete loonies.

This particular dialog choice is the prime example of the faux C&C Bioware is famous for: no matter who's the leader Hawke has to wipe the viscount's castle and face the Arishok alone.

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I won't have you two at each other's throats. I'm in charge.
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You? You're not even of this city!
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Neither am I, yet I don't hear you complaining about us both fighting to defend our home.
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Very well, then. But whatever you plan, be quick about it.
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Tell us, then: what is our course of action?
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We need to find out why they're gathering hostages.
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An excellent choice. Let's move quickly.


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Of course, the entrance is blocked.

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Note Orsino using lean function and Hawke being a shameless next-gen wall-hugger. That's how Bioware tries to appease both new and old RPG action fans. :M

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There seem to be a great many of Qunari at the Keep's entrance.
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Then they've already taken it over. Clearly they've been planning this for some time.
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This is the only way in. We must assault them now, before their numbers grow.
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Are you mad? They have hostages! We need a distraction.
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Decide quickly. We have no time.


The hostages will survive either way. The choice is purely cosmetic.

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We need to get inside now.
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Orsino, make sure there are no surprises.[/size]

There is no need to fight here, really. Almost invincible gang of templars can easily dispatch the horny fuckers.

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They are finished.

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We need to find the viscount, and quickly.

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There's more coming!
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Go. We'll deal with them.


And so Hawke enters the castle.

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This update is huge, but the second act is not over yet. End of line.
 

Esquilax

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:yeah:

Let's bump this shit to the next page. 3 updates in one page is too much AWESOME for me to handle.
 

lightbane

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:yeah:
I suppose that even if you gave them the idol the orcs... I mean the Qu'nari would still attack the city, right? In any case, BUMP!!
 

Esquilax

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Darkspawn are orcs, not qunari. The surprising thing is, from what I remember of their lore from DA:O, they were actually pretty interesting. Dragon Age 2 did such a shitty job with their faction stuff because from what I've seen of other LPs, they were the most sensible faction, yet you have to fight them no matter what. I fucking hate when a game railroads me into killing the one guy in the room who makes any fucking sense at all.
 
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lightbane said:
:yeah:
I suppose that even if you gave them the idol the orcs... I mean the Qu'nari would still attack the city, right? In any case, BUMP!!

not really if you give them relict and isabella than they leave.

in any case i am not defending da2. just for BUMP!!!! :thumbsup:
 

Coboney

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Dead State Torment: Tides of Numenera
Of course not - that would require Bioware/EA to release you from their evil grips. Instead the game will go on... forever... with filler combats, pointless cinematics, fetch quests and so forth.
 

Twinkle

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PART 18 - URBAN CHAOS, II.

We are inside. All the guards are slaughtered and soon a horde of Qunari emerges from hiding spots.

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It comes to a bloody conclusion.

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The Arishok has gathered some important sheeple in the throne room to show them his awesome might.

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Here is your viscount.

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wow.

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You dare! You are starting a war!


Ho ho, better not bleat you stupid animals, else...

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...it'll break your neck.

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Look at you. Like fat dathrasi you feed and feed and complain only when your meal is interrupted.
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You do not look up. You do not see that the grass is bare. All you leave in your wake is misery.
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You are blind. I will make you see.


The Arishok notices Hawke entering the room.

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But we have guests.
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Shanedan, Hawke. I expected you.
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But, for all your might, you are no different from these bas. You do not see.
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This madness must end.
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Perhaps.
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Prove yourself, basra, or kneel with your brethren.


So we have to beat four members of his honor guard. Considering I've whacked at least several hundred on the way you can guess how much of a challenge this fight is.

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Parshaara.
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You are basalit-an after all. Few in this city command such respect.
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So tell me, Hawke: you know I cannot withdraw. How would you resolve this conflict?


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OK, I'll cover the alternatives. If Hawke had higher influence rating with Isabela, she would have appeared here with the book. He could have three options: to kill 'em all (something that's gonna happen here), to duel the Arishok (banalshitboring as he's a HP sink) or to sell Izzy out to them (the only peaceful solution).

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Isabela stole the Tome of Koslun. We find her and you can leave Kirkwall.
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And is this not one of your companions? One I suspect you aided.
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She will pay for what she's done.
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It's too late for that.
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You will answer for the crimes of those who serve you. Their offence is yours.
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The demand of the Qun is clear, as it always is.
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Ataash varin kata. In the end lies glory.


I choose mass fighting.

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The Arishok is simply being gangbanged by spells and projectiles. I don't think he ever scored a successful hit.

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We shall return.


Not in this game.

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Meredith and the templars burst inside.

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Is it over?
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The city has been saved!


She's not happy about Hawke stealing her moment of glory. Jealous bitch.

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Well done. It appears Kirkwall has a new champion.
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:yeah:


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You seem confused, Seeker.
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It just seems so unbelievable. I would have assumed the stories were exaggerated.
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If I didn't know better, I'd say you're developing a little crush.
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Don't be ridiculous. The Champion just seems very... heroic in your tale.
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Mm-hmm.
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If you're telling the truth.
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If you are, then... what happened at the Gallows may be far different than we assumed. I need to hear it.
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Let's say I tell you. Then what?
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Is the Chantry out for revenge? Is that what this is all about?
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No. It's not that.
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Then what about me? If what I tell you isn't what you want to hear, will you still let me go?
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I will let you go.
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Well, now we're talking.
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None of this is what I thought it would be.
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Tell me what really happened.


END OF ACT 2.
 

lightbane

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And now you're a little closer to the end of this shit :yeah:

... Unless you plan to lp the DLCs too.
 

Carrion

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It's simply pathetic how BioWare tries to make every section of the game "dramatic" and "cinematic" and in the end everything ends up being a ridiculous mess of exploding bodies and awesome finishing moves. Their sense of style is among the worst I've ever seen, and that's pretty bad when you combine it to their obsession with cutscenes. Stuff like the zombie mum might've been really disturbing, but it ends up being just hilarious and sort of awkward, at least based on this LP. It's the same thing with the viscount decapitation. Adding blood and gore doesn't make a game any darker. In fact, it might do the exact opposite.
 

Twinkle

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ACT 3: RAD FACTIONS

PART 1 - JUST CHECKING IN.

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The act begins with Grand Enchanter Orsino preaching to the sheeple in front of the former viscount's castle.

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I know you fear us.
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Knight-Commander Meredith uses that fear to take control of your city!
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She opposes every effort to replace Viscount Dumar, and you have seen the chaos of her reign! Will you allow it?


And his eternal opponent tries to sway the sheeple on her side.

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Return to your homes. This farce is over.
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Wait!
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Perhaps there are some whpo might disagree with you, Knight-Commander.
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Do not hide behind the Champion. He has no role in this.
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I don't need anyone speaking for me, Knight-Commander.
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Is that so?
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I think the Champion's views would be appreciated. Or do you fear what he has to say?
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I fear nothing. My only interest here is in keeping order and protecting the innocent.
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You're both at fault, here. I'm not supporting either of you.
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You are naive, Champion.
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You will find that not everyone bows to your will, Knight-Commander.


Only one person in the city hold any authority over them, and it is no Hawke. The Grand Cleric serves as the mediator of this neverending conflict.

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My, my, such a terrible commotion!
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This mage incites rebellion, Your Grace. I am dealing with the matter.
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Ah, Orsino. So frustrated. Do you think this is truly wise?
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I... no, Your Grace.
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Of course not. Young men, would you show the first enchanter back to the Circle? Gently, if you please.

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The templars nod and escort him away.

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Your Grace! He should be clapped in irons, made an example--!
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That's enough, Meredith. This demeans us all, surely you can see that? Go back to the Gallows and calm down, like a good girl.

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Meredith critically fails [Stare Blankly] check and follows her orders.

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You have my thanks for stepping in, Champion. If you had not...
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I doubt sending them back to the Gallows will end this.
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Sighs Sadly true.
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Gentle people of Kirkwall... return to your homes, I implore you. This will not be solved today.
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And now I must attend to the Gallows. They will see reason, if the Maker wills it. Thank you again, Champion.


Anders agitates for the new shit revolution. Oh, Bioware writers are truly insightful.

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You must join us. Do you see that now? You must stand with Kirkwall's mages.
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It's not my fight.
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You can't hide in Sundermount.
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There is no place for you among the Dalish.
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No! My clan is all I ever cared about! Everything I did, I did for them!
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On second thought, maybe don't try to help us.


Lets begin the check-up. Merrill comes first.

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Come on, Daisy. You've been holed up in here for days. If you don't get some shunshine, you'll wilt.
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I'm not a plant, Varric. I'm fine.
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Just take a walk around the Lowtown market. Get some air, and I'll stop bothering you.
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I... know you mean well. But I have too much to do right now.
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I'll let you talk some sense into her, Hawke.
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Varric is... very sweet. Frequently infuriating and a terrible busybody, but sweet.
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Were you looking for me? Nothing's wrong, is it?
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I don't come to the alienage for my health.
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Checking up on me? I suppose you think I might summon an army of demons at any moment.
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In the market the other day, out of the corner of my eye... I thought I saw Tamlen. I blinked, and he was gone.
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I don't know what it meant. Maybe nothing. Maybe I'm going mad. I miss them all. Even the Keeper.
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Nothing is stopping you from going to see them.
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I made my choice. I left.
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I wish I could have seen... it doesn't matter. I'm here now.
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Maybe Varric was right. Shall we go out for a bit? I could use some sunshine.


Just a pointless blah-blah-blah. Next.

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If you think that was bad, I should tell you about the Blackmarsh.
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See, when you say things like that, Blondie, it just makes me glad I didn't know you sooner.
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Who goes to a place named Blackmarsh on purpose? Now, if they called it Beermarsh... no, still doesn't work.
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You've got a point. The marsh part does cancel out anything else. Flowermarsh? Kittenmarsh? Nope. No good.
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Ah, you've got company. I'll see you later.
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Hawke! What can I do for you?
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Any news in the city I should know about?
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Nothing you don't know already: The viscount's deprature. A vacuum of power. Trouble's brewing.
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Sighs Get rid of one threat and another appears. I'm starting to think this city is in love with crisis.
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Of course, you also seem to thrive on turmoil. Lucky for you.


Oh, God, this is the new low. Next.

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You should have this back.
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Twine? When did I loan you a ball of twine?
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You gave it me when I first moved here when I kept getting lost in Lowtown.
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It drove the merchants in the market completely batty, but it did help me find my way.
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Keep it, Daisy.
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I don't think I'll be getting lost again anytime soon.
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You never know. Might need to tie a package up, hang a lantern, dress a roast chicken. It's multipurpose.


Please, stop.

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The filler hits the fan. Again. :yeah:
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Oh, friendly fire is a bitch. A walking bomb spell knocked out Hawke and nearly killed the loli.

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Dwarven bro comes to the rescue.

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Have I ever mentioned that I like your coat?
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You do?
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It's very lively! Like a crow in the middle of antling.
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That's... that's great. Thanks, Merrill.
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I tried to warn you, Blondie.
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You're not helping.


Have you expelled the Qunari and ended The Arishok's existence? Feel like a badass? Don't worry, it is never too late become a chinese farmer! Collect 10 swords and get a bonus! :yeah: Though, I like that "Generic Item" description. Fits the entire game perfectly.

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OK, Anders, what are you hiding from me?

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You think I don't know the city guard is just another arm of the templars?
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That is completely unfair.
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If they show up here, I'll know who to blame. That's all I'm saying.
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I'm sorry. I didn't mean for you to see that.
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I just... can't be too careful. Now that the knight-commander has basically appointed herself viscount.
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Are you in trouble?
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Not personally. But I grow less hopeful each day.
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The mage underground is all but destroyed. And those left have turned to blood magic as their only option.
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Which Meredith knows will prevent any chance of the public taking their side.
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If I have any influence here at all, Meredith will not be knight-commander long.
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I don't know what we would do without you.
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How can people be so blind?
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The Blight was stopped only with the aid of two mages, one an apostate!
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But it makes no difference.
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The Chantry set us all on this path long ago. It would take something truly catastrophic to change people's thinking now.


Good one, Bioware! :thumbsup:

For some reason his quest wasn't initiated so we'll have to move on.

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Is there a story behind Bianca?
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There's a story behind everything, Daisy.
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So tell me!
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I can't.
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Why not?
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There was a girl, and I made a promise. Bianca is the only story I can never tell.
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You can't say that! Now I want to know even more!
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That was the idea, Daisy.


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The guard-captain is giving tasks to her subordinates.

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Guardsmen! Duties for the next week will be...
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Lowtown canvass. Five on, three off.
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City perimeter by twos, clear by second watch.
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Training recruits. Full metal by week's end.
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By your order, Captain!
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Good job. Get it done.
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Donnic is... difficult, but they all appreciate what I do.
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What do you need?
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Just checking in. Need anything?
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Blissfully quiet at the moment. I'm sure it won't last.
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I'll see you later.
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Of course, Hawke.


Fuck, nothing here as well. Maybe visiting emo elf will bring some luck.

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And it does! Fenris is about to reunite with his sister.

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An elf matching your description, on the ship you named. And alone, as far as I could tell.

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I need to know if it's a trap!
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I did as you asked, Fenris. Now it's up to you.
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You talk to him, Hawke. I've had my fill for today.
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Venhedis! Fasta vass!
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Swearing won't accomplish anything.
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Sighs It's my sister.
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I didn't tell you, but I followed up on Hadriana's information. Everything she said was true.
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I had to keep it quiet, but I eventually contacted Varania and sent her coin enough to come meet me. And now she's here.
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Just standing here won't help.
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It's not that easy.
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Come with me, Hawke. If this is a trap, I need someone who can fight to back me up.
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Where is she?
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If we go to the Hanged Man during the day, she'll be there. For the next week, at least.
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I know you owe me no favors, but if we happen to go there anyway...
Fenris friendship +5.


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It really is you.
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Varania?
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I... I remember you. We played in our master's courtyard while Mother worked. You called me...
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Leto. That's your name.
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What's wrong? Why are you so...?
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It's a trap!


Well, yes, it is. His master is here with a big escort.

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Ah, my little Fenris. Predictable as always.
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I'm sorry it came to this, Leto.

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:lol:

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You led him here.
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Now, now, Fenris. Don't blame your sister. She did what any good Imperial citizen should.
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I never wanted these filthy markings, Danarius! But I won't let you kill me to get them.
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Laughs Oh, how little you know, my pet.
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And this is your master, then? The Champion of Kirkwall? Impressive.


It's one of the few quests that offer real options to consider. So, shall we:

a) Sell the emo out

or

b) Help him defeat his former master?

Discuss.
 

Erebus

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Why should Hawke suddenly stop being a jerkass ? Let's see how much we can get from selling a companion.

I take it Pirate Girl isn't coming back ?
 

lightbane

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meanwhileInPoland said:
please make him kill his own sister :love:

This. Failing that, sell the emo-fucker, I mean, seriously:

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This thing deserves to die. Besides, it never had any redeeming traits and openly tried to kill you before.

PS:

Of course, you also seem to thrive on turmoil. Lucky for you.

Interesting line, it could be cool if there was a npc that called you out that since Hawke appeared everything has become worse than usual, but that would require better writing and that's impossible.

PPS: Also, this abomination shares the same name of the freaking Dune's God-Emperor and this cannot be, kill it with fire!!
 

Brother None

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Sell the bastard. Or make him kill his own sister if that's possible. Whichever's more dickish.
 

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PART 2 - BLIND FAITH

OK, selling the fucker takes the most votes. So be it.

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If you want him, he's yours.
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What?
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I thought I was the only one thinking that.
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You're kidding, right?
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Interesting. I'll make it worth your while, of course. The power of the Imperium will be at your disposal.
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Don't do this, Hawke. I know we are not friends, but I can't face him without you.
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You're on your own, Fenris.
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I suppose I should not be surprised.
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That's our Champion.
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What shall it be, Fenris? Will you throw your life away?
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No. I will go with you.
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Lovely! Here's a token of my appreciation, Champion. I'm sure I can arrange to have something more... appropriate sent along soon.


5 gold pieces. I hoped for more. :(

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That weird smile. It seems that Leto will serve as a sex toy this time.

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Yeah, his walking style betrays a faggot. The emo has chosen the fate worse than death itself. Good riddance and good lube. :yeah:

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Come alone, everyone! The boat leaves for Minrathous within the hour!
Varric rivalry +10.


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Anders is losing himself to the paranoia.

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So, the knight-commander... Boiling in oil? That one never gets old.
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This is past time for joking.
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I'm helping you indulge in elaborate revenge fantasies. I think it's good for you.
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Meredith will die. Do not doubt that.
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Go away, Justice. Can Anders come out and play?
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Stop.
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You are no fun anymore.


Let's visit the DLC guy in the Chantry.

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So, three templars walk into a tavern.
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Not right now, Varric.
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You feeling all right, Blondie? You're always in the mood for templar jokes.


Here he is, arguing with the grand cleric.

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The first enchanter overstepped his bounds!
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He was provoked.
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The people want to know which side you favor. It weakens you--
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Strength will not win this fight, Sebastian.
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If the Maker is merciful, He will help them find peace. We can only be waiting when they do.

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Do you ever intend to give a public answer, Your Grace?
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What have I been asked?
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About the mages! You could calm this fire if you stepped forward.
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The Chantry's teachings are clear. Those who turn against them would not listen more to me than to Andraste.
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Orsino and the knight-commander will tear Kirkwall apart.
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They will try.
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I did not expect things to deteriorate so fast. I thought after the Qunari, no one would wish for more violence.
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It has drawn more attention than I would like, Sebastian, if I can ask--
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Anything, Your Grace.
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And the Champion, too, if you will...?
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I agree to nothing until I know what it is.
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The Divine is concerned about the situation here. She does not want to see the Free Marches become another Imperium.
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She has sent an agent to... assess the danger.
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Meet with her, please. Tell her drastic measures won't be required.
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Don't you want an end to this?
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Has Kirkwall not suffered enough? Should it be declared anathema and an enemy of the Chantry?
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Imagine Hightown streets, filled not just with Meredith's templars, but all the forces the Divine can command.
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Surely the Divine wouldn't treat the whole city as enemies!
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She is concerned. It is never wise to draw the concern of the powerful.
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She is the voice of Andraste. She cannot turn the might of the Chnatry against the innocent due to... proximity.
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Were no innocents harmed in the Exalted Marches? She will do here best, Sebastian, but she must act first to protect the faith.
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This cannot wait.
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Thank you. We cannot allow this... ridiculous mage rebellion to turn into holy war.
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The agent, Sister Nightingale, will be waiting in the viscount's throne room tonight. She wishes to remain... unseen.
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The room has been sealed since the Qunari incident. It may be difficult to get in without attracting attention.
Sebastian friendship +15.


So, let's do it. We emerge into the night. Fighting is inevitable.

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Well, it didn't take long.

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The next step: clear the entrance to the castle.

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Done, we're inside.

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Heh, what is sealed can be unsealed. I wonder if they'll introduce a lockpicking minigame in DA3. Simple right-clicking lacks the necessary emotional punch.

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Evil blood mages had set an ambush there.

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Even the Divine fears us now.
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She should.
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Kill the spies!


Nice to see zombies emerge from the stone tiles. The attention to detail is amazing.

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Rage demons join the party.

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Finished.

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Two mages burst in.

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Someone is watching their backs.

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Wut?

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A smoke grenade and a fst strike...

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...and the dudes hit the floor.

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Wait. But Bro had...

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Bioware, where are mah consequences?! :rage:

David Gaider said:
The operative part of that sentence being "I think they'e dead".

What happens isn't always going to be what you think should happen. It will, in fact, pretty much always work out the way we think it should-- and that includes bringing characters we like back. For those people who are just going to stamp their feet and insist that it should be what they want instead, I can guarantee that there's no amount of explanation that will convince them it isn't some offense to their idea of how our universe should work... so I'm not about to try here on these forums.

At any rate, I assume the original question was answered. I'll leave it at that.

JUST AS PLANNED! :yeah:

But I digress.

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The Resolutionists. I might have known they would be part of this.
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Why did those mages attack us?
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The Divine has long suspected that Kirkwall's problems were spurred by an outside group.
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Like any mage with a brain can't come up with "Let's rebel"?
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The attack proves she is right.
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The rebellion here must be stopped. At any cost.
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No! That's not what the grand cleric wants. We can handle this, Sister. There is no need for the Divine--
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Divine Justinia takes the situation here very serously. She believes it is the worst threat to Thedas since the Qunari invaded.
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A handful of apostates? How can that possibly--?
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The whole world is watching Kirkwall. If it falls to magic, none of us are safe.
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None of you.
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Tell Elthina to leave. There is refuge for her at the Grand Cathedral in Orlais.
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She will not be safe here.
Sebastian rivalry +15.


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Holy crap, Anders, you're an annoying twat.

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Go ahead. Say it.
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Say what?
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I saw you watching me.
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I was looking at the clouds.
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Don't give me that. I know you've been judging me.
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You think I'm out of control. How can I claim to speak for mages when I'm half demon myself?
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The one over there looks a bit like a bunny rabbit.
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I saw that too!


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How can you have so much faith? Does nothing bother you?
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You're bothering me.
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The Maker left us to our own devices generations ago.
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He's never going to step back in, start listening to our prayers again. He's gone.
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Doesn't that bother you?
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He's a merciful lord. He could have destroyed our world when we failed Him, but instead He gave us a chance at redemption.
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Should we not be joyful?


Almost done here.

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Sister Nightingale says you must leave Kirkwall.
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What?
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You were right. The Divine will be taking action against Kirkwall, though the sister didn't say what.
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You must take the holy relics from the chantry and leave for safety.
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Sebastian! I'm surprised at you.
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Andraste would not thank me for saving a few dusty finger bones and my own skin at the cost of people's lives.
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You do no one any good if you're dead.
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When I became grand cleric, I took a vow to the people of Kirkwall and the Free Marches.
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I will not leave my flock.
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Would you let yourself die?
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"There is no greater devotion than to lay one's life at the Maker's feet. There is no better death than to tkae the blow for another."
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You've been warned. Do what you will.
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Please, your grace. Sister Nightingale thinks there will be war.
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Then I must make peace.
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Settle yourself, Sebastian. I'm in no personal danger. I am grand cleric -- who would dare attack me?


Ha-ha, that certain someone stands right here. And Hawke will unwillingly help his cause in the next update.

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If you will not shield yourself, then I will be your shield. You will come through this dafely, by the Maker's name. I swear it.
Sebastian rivalry +15.


Save your words, Sebbie, nothing can help her and get out, because I want my dwarf bro back.

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End of line.
 

Erebus

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Messages
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It's kind of appropriate for Hawke to have become the champion of such a violent shithole. :)

And what the hell is Sister Nightingale doing in the Viscount's throne room if the place is closed and dangerous ??
 

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