#VG:Castling

[binabees]

Veilguard Rewrite

C A S T L I N G

Tensions rise as the Divine’s search for Solas reaches a crescendo. Hoping to stop him before his plans to tear down the Veil succeed The Inquisitor sends a party led by Varric on a covert mission to steal an artifact crucial to Solas’ plans. Wanting an ace up his sleeve Varric brings on Rook— a wildcard with a penchant for daring exploits and unexpected plans. Even when their plan to get one foot ahead of the Dreadwolf goes astray Rook remains determined to thwart Solas no matter what it takes.

In their desperation, they accidentally unleash a double Blight and the tyrannical Elvhen Gods Solas was attempting to lock away. Plagued by dreams from the Dreadwolf and visions from the Fade, Rook quickly learns that disrupting the ritual has bound them to the Veil itself. Though this puts a target on their back Rook uses the strange new abilities this connection has granted them as a tool against the Evanuris.

Now all that remains is finding companions bold enough to take on any problem even the Blighted Gods themselves. As the Northern Thedas descends into chaos Rook and the rest of their party’s reputation grows as they begin to find allies in the most a unlikely places. From the depths of the Deep Roads to the Crows of Antiva to heights of the Inquistion, Rook has a talent for turning adversaries into allies. Even potentially finding a dangerous ally in the Dreadwolf himself.

Walking between worlds our hero stands on the edge of history as they race to save the world from the tyranny of the Evanuris. The truths they discover and the decisions they make will change Thedas forever. This is the time legends are born. But will you be remembered as the fool that doomed Thedas or will you join the ranks of the Heroes who have come before?

Welcome to Thedas Rook.

The Game is afoot. The board is set and it’s your move. Pawn to d4.

The goal of this rewrite is to enhance the things that Veilguard is attempting to do and enhance them. This is an outlet to explore a version of DA4 that goes deeper into the world of Thedas and its themes of oppression, faith, and the mindfxck of history. I will attempting to be adding layers to the politics, worldbuilding , and interpersonal dynamics throughout. I am using the Artbook as a jumping off point for some of the empty narrative areas of this story.

[binabees]

Companions that I think would’ve made VG more sexy and slay;

1) Imshaei the choice Spirit from Inquisition who might betray us if they feel like it

2)An awakened Darkspawn who reeeeally wants to be a Warden

3) Morrigan’s son Keiran

4) A tranquil human mage working under Solas