#dragon age transcripts

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Signs and Portents Deleted Dialogue

The End of the Beginning: Hideout and Arlathan

Dialogue is sorted in scene order to the best of my ability.

Signs and Portents Masterpost

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Rook: I don’t hear fighting. Are we sure Solas went in here?

Harding: The Venatori were sure.

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Varric: Those paintings. Solas did those. I’d know his style anywhere.

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Rook: Where is everyone? Does this place have a back door we don’t know about?

Neve: Not that I saw. But this place is full of surprises.

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Rook: What is this? Those statues look like…

Neve: The Venatori that came in after Solas. He turned them to stone.

Do not reference past DA: Varric: Yep. he does that.

Reference past DA: Varric: He did this to half a Qunari invasion force a few years ago.

Mage Rook: I’ve studied magic a fair amount, but… the sheer power involved… Neve, did your training include a counter-spell for this? Neve: I’m not sure there is a counter-spell for this.

Non-Mage Rook: I’ve never seen anyone petrified by magic before. Neve, how do you counter something like this? Neve: I’m not sure you can.

Varric: I told you he was too powerful to just punch in the face.

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Rook: Judging by the way Solas painted these elves, I think they’re binding the dragon.

Non-Veil Jumper Mage Rook: Neve, I’m so-so on elven magic, but… does that look like binding to you, maybe?

Veil Jumper Rook: I recognize this iconography from the Veil Jumpers. These are servants of the elven gods. They’re doing something to… is that a dragon?

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Rook: Might be some useful gear here.

Do not reference past DA: Varric: Help yourself. Solas won’t mind.

Reference past DA Varric: Grab whatever you like. Solas left the Inquisition with some of out best gear. Far as I’m concerned, he owes us.

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Neve: That’s some magic. Definitely not from Tevinter. Any guesses what it is?

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Neve: Watch yourself. All the magic attracted demons!

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Neve: This barrier will take a little finesse to disable. Want me to take a look?

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Neve: Nothing to it.

Harding: There. Gate’s open.

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Harding: These rocks. The demons left us a path to follow!

Varric: I’ll have to send them a thank-you note.

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Varric: Rage demon! Watch out, they run hot!

Neve: I can cool it off.

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Neve: Got more friends!

Neve: Oh! Charming!

Neve: There we go.

—

Harding: Please. Not more earthquakes. We don’t have the time!

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Harding: That looks like a pride demon!

Varric: Like we didn’t have enough lightning crashing down already.

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Varric: It’s all yours, Rook. Finish it off!

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Harding: Would Solas summon demons to protect himself?

Varric: My guess is the Veil’s damaged enough for the demons to come through.

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Harding: I can’t believe he’s trying to talk Solas down. I hope you were right to back him on it.

Harding: I can’t believe he thinks he can talk Solas down. Why didn’t he listen to us?

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Rook: You think Varric’s having any luck getting through to Solas?

Harding: I hope so.

Neve: Judging by the sky, I wouldn’t count on it.

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Neve: Looks like we’re clear for the moment.

Rook: Come on—let’s see how Varric’s doing.

—

Dialogue options:

Positive: Varric’s in trouble. Rook: Varric needs our help.

Sarcastic: I’m adjusting the plan. Rook: I’m thinking it’s time for a change of plans.

Stoic: I’ve had enough of Solas. Time to shut Solas up. We move to plan B.

Afraid: Shit. We have to do something! Rook: Shit! We need a better plan.

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Rook: Agreed. But maybe we can disrupt his ritual.

Harding: These pillars? They’re part of the ritual, and that one’s not lit up yet.

Neve: Good eye. If we disable the pillar, it might throw off the enchantments.

Rook: That’s a lot of raw magic between us and the pillars.

Harding: I’ve scouted around magical hazards before. I can find us a safe route.

Neve: Are you sure? I know ritual magic. I might have a better shot at getting us through.

Dialogue options:

Harding, get us there. (Harding will lead the way and could be risking injury.)

Neve, lead the way. (Neve will lead the way and could be risking injury.)

Harding, get us there. Rook: Lead the way, Harding. Harding: I’m on it. Follow me.

Neve, lead the way. Rook: Get us over there, Neve. Neve: You got it. Let’s go.

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Varric: Me? Take down the Dread Wolf? I’m flattered. No, I just came to ask you a question. So, you rebelled against the other gods, and it was a disaster. Then you imprisoned them and created the Veil, and that was a disaster. So how is this time gonna work out any better? Can you tell me that?

Solas: I understand your hesitance, but what I do now must be done, despite it being past your comprehension.

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Varric: No mistake is worth killing innocent people over.

Solas: The question is what lives, and how. My ritual will heal the world, and restore what was driven out of balance.

Varric: C'mon, Chuckles. Who are you trying to convince here? Me, or yourself?

Solas: Varric…

Varric: You’re not the first good man I’ve seen talk himself into a bad decision. The question is whether you can admit it.

[da2transcripts]

Act 2 Main Quests

Main Plot

Finding Home

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All That Remains

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Blackpowder Courtesy

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Following the Qun

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Offered and Lost

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Prime Suspect

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Profit and Loss (Conditional)

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To Catch a Thief (Optional)

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Demands of The Qun

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Act 2 Secondary Quests Act 2 Side Quests Act 2 Companion Quests - Act 1 Main Quests Act 3 Main Quests

[clayton-comics]

This is soo good.

Not so long ago I think I posted about fanfic appreciation, in the topic of fanfic this will definitely be useful ❤️

Thank you for your work transcribing it for us 😊

If finished, it would be a great source. 👍

Conversations with Cullen 1: Cullen is a Busy Man

Note: So far, I have only been through this conversation with a female Dalish mage and a male human warrior. There may be other gender/race/class-specific dialogue missing.

The PC approaches Cullen while he’s training recruits.

Cullen (to recruit): “You there! There’s a shield in your hand. Block with it. If this man were your enemy, you’d be dead.”

Cullen (to his lieutenant): “Lieutenant, don’t hold back. The recruits must prepare for a real fight, not a practice one.”

Lieutenant: “Yes, Commander.” (Salutes and leaves)

Cullen (to you): “We’ve received a number of recruits – locals from Haven and some pilgrims. None made quite the entrance you did.”

[Go to 1]

1: Dialogue Options:

General: I’m glad I’m here. [Go to 2]

General: I like to stand out. [Go to 3]

General: It wasn’t my choice. [Go to 4]

2: General: I’m glad I’m here. PC: “I just hope I can help.” Cullen: “As do we all. It is enough that you would try.” [Go to 5]

3: General: I like to stand out. PC: “At least I got everyone’s attention.” Cullen: “That you did.” [Go to 5]

4: General: It wasn’t my choice. PC: “That wasn’t my idea.” Cullen: “I’d be concerned if it was.” [Go to 5]

5: Conversation continues:

Cullen and PC begin a walk and talk ala The West Wing.

Cullen: “I was recruited to the Inquisition in Kirkwall, myself. I was there during the mage uprising – I saw firsthand the devastation it caused.”

A soldier trails along behind them.

Soldier: “Ser!” (Hands Cullen a report.)

Cullen: “Cassandra sought a solution. When she offered me a position, I left the templars to join her cause. Now it seems we face something far worse.” (Glances at report.)

Dialogue Options:

General: I believe the mark will help. [Go to 6]

General: Everything’s a mess. [Go to 7]

General: You trust in the Inquisition? [Go to 8]

6: General: I believe the mark will help. PC: “I must have this mark for a reason. It will work. I’m sure of it.” Cullen: “Provided we can secure aid – but I’m confident we can.” [Go to 9]

7: General: Everything’s a mess. PC: “The Conclave destroyed, a giant hole in the sky – things aren’t looking good.” Cullen: “Which is why we’re needed.” [Go to 9]

8: General: You trust in the Inquisition? PC: “You left the templars for this. You believe the Inquisition can work?” Cullen: “I do.” [Go to 9]

9: Conversation continues:

Cullen: “The Chantry lost control of both templars and mages. Now they argue over a new Divine while the Breach remains. The Inquisition could act when the Chantry cannot. Our followers would be part of that. There’s so much we can– Forgive me. I doubt you came here for a lecture.”

Dialogue Options:

Flirt: I like your enthusiasm. [Go to 10]

General: I don’t mind. [Go to 11]

General: You’ve thought this through. [Go to 12]

General: No, not really. [Go to 13]

10: Flirt: I like your enthusiasm. PC: “No, but if you have one prepared I’d love to hear it.” Cullen: (Laughs.) “Another time perhaps.” PC: (Smiles awkwardly) Cullen: “I, ah…” (Clears throat.) [Go to 14]

11: General: I don’t mind. PC: “You understand our situation. I appreciate your opinion.” Cullen: “Look around. Our people are well-organized and committed. Despite what the clerics may think, we’re in the best position to help.” [Go to 14]

12: General: You’ve thought this through. PC: “You’ve given this a lot of thought.” Cullen: “I know what happens when order is lost and action comes too late.” [Go to 14]

13: General: No, not really. PC: “I hadn’t planned on it, no.” Cullen: “Then I shall spare you.” [Go to 14]

14: Conversation continues:

Cullen: “There’s still a lot of work ahead.”

A soldier approaches.

Soldier: “Commander! Ser Rylen has a report on our supply lines.”

Cullen: “As I was saying.”

Cullen walks away.

[End conversation]

Next conversation: Tell me about your colleagues

[cadaveerie]

Here are the transcriptions of the Backstory for Rook's factions in the Character Creator (with the different pronouns available + surnames):

GREY WARDENS

Surname: Thorne

BACKSTORY

Shield Against the Night

When innocent lives were at stake, Rook led the charge, saving a village from a monstrous nightmare--no matter the cost to herself/himself/themselves.

During a large darkspawn incursion, Rook was ordered to hold the line with other Grey Wardens until reinforcements arrived. Rook argued that by then, villagers under attack would be dead. She/He/They disobeyed orders, leading the squad into the incursion and sealing the tunnel to the Deep Roads. This turned the tide, and the darkspawn were driven off, which saved the villagers. Rook's heroism was popular among the younger Wardens, but others with connections to noble families resented her/his/their independent streak. Rook chose to step away while tempers cooled.

VEIL JUMPERS

Surname: Aldwir

BACKSTORY

Hunter of Secrets

When lives were at stake, Rook defied orders to rescue people from the mystic perils of Arlathan.

On an expedition to ruins in Arlathan Forest, the Veil jumpers found ruins that contained important lost lore and deadly danger. Barely surviving the ruins' ancient magical defenses, Rook's small team recovered and invaluable map leading to a hidden area of the forest. Although the team escaped, other Veil Jumpers found themselves trapped. Rook chose to return to the ruins, saving her/his/their teammates' lives, but losing the map. She/He/They was/were lauded for her/his/their bravery, but the map's loss caused some resentment among Veil Jumper leaders.

SHADOW DRAGONS

Surname: Mercar

BACKSTORY

Breaker of Bonds

Rook risked everything to liberate the enslaved people of Tevinter, even knowing it would anger the ruling elite.

The foundling Rook was adopted into a military family and joined the Shadow Dragons to fight from the shadows for change in Minrathous. While guarding a visiting dignitary who was investigating a slavery ring in the nearby city of Nessus, Rook concluded that the mission would fail without throwing caution to the wind. Alone, she/he/they sneaked the dignitary deep into Venatori-controlled zones and brought him back, along with the rescued slaves. These actions brought Rook to the Venatori's attention, and the Shadow Dragons decided to keep Rook out of sight.

LORDS OF FORTUNE

Surname: Laidir

BACKSTORY

Seeker of Gold and Glory

When a corrupt Rivaini noble double-crossed Rook, Rook escaped a collapsing ruin, turned the tables, and destroyed a dangerous artifact.

A rising Lord of Fortune, skilled at breaking into lost tombs and ruins, Rook killed a corrupt Rivaini noble to prevent an ancient evil from being given to the Venatori. Her/His/Their actions were correct and saved the lives of expedition members, but some Rivaini nobles were resentful. Because the success of the Lords' expeditions relied on Rivaini authorities looking the other way, it seemed wise for Rook to step away while tempers settled.

MOURN WATCH

Surname: Ingellvar

BACKSTORY

Defender of the Dead

When restless spirits threatened the inhabitants of the Grand Necropolis, Rook took the decisive action to protect both the living and the dead.

Discovered by undead inside a Grand Necropolis tomb as an infant, Rook was raised by Mourn Watch necromancers, eventually joining the order. During a "civil war" between undead nobility, known later as the War of the Banners, she/he/they led a daring attack on the rebellion's dueling leaders. It was a success, quelling the war and saving lives. But Rook's destruction of these undead nobles was controversial. Some Mourn Watchers feared Rook had offended the order's aristocratic patrons and encouraged her/him/them to travel for a while.

ANTIVAN CROWS

Surname: de Riva

BACKSTORY

Assassin Extraordinaire

When the invaders of Treviso took people captive, Rook was determined to free the prisoners at any cost.

A talented new Crow recently promoted to full membership, Rook chafed at the cautions of her/his/their commanders, especially with her/his/their city occupied by brutal soldiers known as the Antaam. When Rook saw a patrol herding along captives one night, she/he/they leaped into action. Despite saving lives, however, Rook had unknowingly compromised a larger Crow operation against the Antaam. Rook's superiors were incensed. Sidelined for her/his/their actions, the young assassin searched for new ways to prove herself/himself/themselves.

source :)

[exhausted-archivist]

I was today years old when I learned Solas isn't the one controlling the Fade dream. The Inquisitor came and found him and he just changes the setting. I'm not transcribing all of the romance dialogue, but the relevant bits:

Solas: Sleep well? Option 1:

If you kissed in the fade PC: I've never done anything like that before. On a number of levels.

No Fade kiss PC: I've never done anything like that before. Do you regularly talk to people in dreams? Solas: No. Consider that one more rule you have effortlessly broken in your rise to power.

Option 2:

If you kissed in the Fade PC: I had some odd dreams. Very odd dreams. Liked how it ended, though. No Fade Kiss PC: I had some odd dreams. Very odd dreams. With very odd people in them, for that matter. Solas: I will take that as a compliment, given that you include yourself. Remember, you came looking for me.

Option 3:

If you kissed in the Fade PC: When I asked to talk to you, I didn't think we'd be doing it in the Fade. Or, for that matter, doing it in the Fade. Solas: (Laughs.) No Fade Kiss PC: When I asked to talk to you, I didn't think we'd be doing it in the Fade. Still better than the dream where I'm standing naked in front of the war table. Solas: Since you went to the trouble of finding me in your sleep, it was worth the effort of doing something interesting. I had no idea the Anchor would allow you to dream with such focus. It is truly remarkable.

Solas Responses to lines with a Fade Kiss

(if in a romance with someone else) Solas: A momentary lapse in judgement. As you are now seeing someone else, we may comfortably leave it in the land of dreams. (Otherwise) Solas: I apologize. The kiss was impulsive and ill considered, and I should not have encouraged it. […]

All other lines revert to:

Solas: But I am reasonably certain we are awake now, and if you wish to discuss anything, I would enjoy talking. [...]

[felassan]

r/dragonage (Reddit) post titled "Jeff Grubb: Dragon Age: Dreadwolf scheduled to release in late 2024." Post text: "Dreadwolf to be shown this summer and planned release later this year, Bioware is internally confident on the release date. Anything could change of course." Source: [link] Clip: [link] "Credit to: u/IcePopsicleDragon for posting this in r/GamingLeaksAndRumours."

[source]

In episode 339 of Game Mess Decides, Jeff Grubb had the following to say on Dragon Age: Dreadwolf's possible/rumored release window [transcript]:

Question from chat: “Hi Jeff and Mike, when will Dragon Age 4 be shown and released?” Jeff: “Yeah, I mean, I expect it will probably pop up this summer. I don’t know when it’ll be shown is the real answer, that’s the, let’s get that out, I don’t know when it will be shown. I assume it will be shown sometime this summer. Could happen at any time though. It will be released this year [2024], last I heard. That is, and they’re pretty confident about that, doesn’t mean it’s a guarantee, could slip, but right now, internally, they expect to release it later this year, which is why I took it in Fantasy Critic”.

[source (timestamp 35 mins 20 secs), clipped version]

(there were no more mentions of Dragon Age or BioWare during the episode)

[cypjj]

"I challenge you—those of you who profess leadership, who would set yourselves above others—to see past what you've been taught and to forge a path of your own. And if you need foundational principles, then I charge you to choose from these: respect, compassion, understanding, love."

[deny-the-issue]

Emmrich and Davrin Shenanigans

Davrin: I heard another rumor, Emmrich. Emmrich: What is your latest hearsay? Davrin: That you and Rook are getting tight. Making eyes, warming the cockles of your heart, tugging at the old bone— Emmrich: That's quite enough. Davrin: Sure. But if you need any tips on hand-to-bone combat… Emmrich: My dear young Davrin. I know perfectly well what I'm doing. Davrin: Make that your next book.

This conversation made me snort for real. I love how sassy Emmrich gets with Davrin!!! And Emmrich's last line??? Hello???? 👀👀👀👀 🥵

[choccy-zefirka]

The more I think back about posts where people say "Veilguard is a shitty game because I went through the transcript and discovered that the word 'Okay' [Taash's speech quirk] is used ABC times and the structure '... I mean' [Bellara's speech quirk] is used XYZ times" the more I am inclined to make a parody copypasta where I say "Mass Effect is a shitty game because I went through the transcript and discovered that the word 'Problematic' is used MORDIN times"

[daitranscripts]

Solas Deleted Dialogue

Solas Masterpost

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High approval scene

Solas: It means I will not forget the kiss, even if there can never be another. PC: Solas… Solas: It would be selfish of me to ask more of you.

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Break-up scene

Solas: I’m sorry. I should have never—I distracted you from your duty. It was—it won’t happen again.

Solas: No. No, this is a mistake. (Sighs.) And it’s over. I’m sorry.

Solas: We must focus all our efforts on stopping Corypheus. If we fail here, nothing else matters.

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Solas: What are you doing, Inquisitor? This behavior…

PC: I was—I was told to?

Solas: By whom?

Dialogue options:

[Lie] It’s nothing, I’m fine. [1]

Help. [2]

1 - [Lie] It’s nothing, I’m fine. PC: I’m perfectly fine, Solas. Solas: I see. If that is true, then indulge my curiosity. Relax and look past me… [3]

2 - Help. PC: Solas, something is… I need… help. Solas: Just look at me, Inquisitor. Hold a moment… good. Now look past me and relax. [3]

3 - Scene continues.

Solas: This collecting behavior… a task with simple goals, but its effect compulsive. I sense something, faint but present, and not entirely you. From the Breach, or Adamant, or… ahhhh. No, not the Fade, not Adamant. Your dream at Therinfal Redoubt.

Dialogue options:

[Lie] I’m fine. It’s nothing. [4]

Is this Envy? [5]

4 - [Lie] I’m fine. It’s nothing. PC: Nothing is wrong with me, really. I’m sorry to have bothered you. Please forget I said anything. Solas: Inquisitor, listen carefully. When you were trapped within Envy’s dream, something happened to you. [6]

5 - Is this Envy? PC: Therinfal. The dream, I was… Envy. Did it do this? Solas: Not directly. You destroyed Envy, but spending so long in its dream, something happened to you. [6]

6 - Scene continues.

Solas: Your mind was wounded and your spirit is compensating, as you might tuck an injured arm to your side. Now that you are aware of it, there is no true danger. This impulse is simply an annoyance. If you wish to deal with this, I suggest you return to Therinfal. This problem began there. It should end there.

[datvtranscripts]

Signs and Portents Deleted Dialogue

Shadows Crossing

Dialogue is sorted in scene order to the best of my ability.

Signs and Portents Masterpost

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Bellara: Whole lot of blood magic during the war.

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Rook: I bet this is usually a nice view.

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Harding: I think we can get in over here.

Rook: Harding, you sure you're up for this? Harding: I'm fine. I need to get back in the fight.

Rook: Neve, you sure you're up for this? Neve: I'm fine. Couldn't sit still much longer.

Rook: Then let's go.

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Rook: We have to get rid of this blight.

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Rook: This is a nasty mess. Gotta get through here.

Neve: Try smashing it.

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Harding: He's stuck in some sort of mental loop. We don't even exist to him.

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Bellara: What would the mayor want with Veil Jumpers?

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Harding: What is this?

Bellara: Something came out of there.

Neve: Something big.

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Bellara: A sinkhole. But how?

Neve: This has to be Elgar'nan and Ghilan'nain's doing.

Rook: Careful. One slip, and there's no telling where you'll end up.

Harding: The Deep Roads, probably.

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Harding: A lot of darkspawn down there.

Bellara: And now they've got a way out.

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Bellara: Creators…

Rook: What have you done?

Villager 5: Must bring everyone here. Villager 6: Must lock them up. Villager 7: To witness the glory of her new creation.

Harding: Her? Is he talking about Ghilan'nain?

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Neve: That sounds like it could be Elgar'nan and Ghilan'nain.

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Neve: They gathered the villagers here to be blighted. Easy fodder for a sacrifice.

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Rook: (Groans) This is awful.

Bellara: Ugh, it can't be real.

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Villager: Help!

Neve: You hear that?

Rook: Someone's in trouble.

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Bellara: That roar we heard…

Rook: I know. Trying not to think about it.

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Neve: Another Veil Jumper?

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Bellara: But those are the missing Veil Jumpers.

Rook: Not anymore. We need to find whoever's calling for help.

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Villager: Help!

Rook: There it is again.

Neve: At least someone's in their right mind.

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Mayor Julius: Over here! Help!

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Harding: Look, a dragon!

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Rook: We don't kill people, not like this. The gods are the murderers.

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Please… don't. I'm sorry.

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Mayor Julius: You think you're immune to this? The power they promised me—it's irresistible. You won't do any better!

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Elgar'nan: Their wills are fragile. Witness how they forsake their own.

Ghilan'nain: They value prestige. Petty comforts. Easily swayed by gold.

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Ghilan'nain: Much has changed.

Elgar'nan: Our empire. Our legacy. Vanished, like breath in air. What they call the blight raised us once. It can restore what was lost.

Ghilan'nain: The blight is faint. Locked away from this world by the Dread Wolf.

Elgar'nan: We are the Firstborn. Nothing is beyond our reach. We shall work wonders again.

[da2transcripts]

Act 1 Main Quests

Prologue - The Destruction of Lothering

Pt. 1 - Tale of the Champion Pt. 2 - Our Story Begins... Pt. 3 - Witch of the Wilds Pt. 4 - Gates of Kirkwall Pt. 5a - Mercenary Employment Pt. 5b - Smuggler Employment

Main Plot

A Business Discussion

Pt. 1 - Varric Tethras Pt. 2 - The Hanged Man

A Friend in the Guard

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A New Home?

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Act of Mercy

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Blackpowder Promise

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Enemies Among Us

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Long Way Home

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Shepherding Wolves

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Tranquility

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Wayward Son

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Friends in Low Places (optional)

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The Deep Roads Expedition

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Act 1 Secondary Quests Act 1 Side Quests Act 1 Companion Quests - Act 2 Main Quests Act 3 Main Quests

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vows & vengeance transcript! come get your vows & vengeance transcript!!!!!!!!

[lucifer-kane]

No fucking way does the Dragon Age narrative podcast not have transcripts. If super small audio drama can have it, they absolutely have no excuses not to have them.

[crows-of-buckets]

Dragon age podcast is cool and all, however. This is awful for people (me) who struggle listening to podcasts <//3