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You know I’ve actually been wondering if perhaps there were spells that could slow aging so that Emmrich and Rook had more years together.

Now this, is something I've been waiting for. Bless you for asking. I'll try to keep it succint, I'm happy to expand on any section.

Let's get into it -

Firstly, I briefly touched on it in another post, this is the excerpt.

Mages can live for an incredibly long time. Especially ones that are entwined with the Fade. Even more so ones that can speak to the dead. I think there is some meaning for that we will uncover in future game adaptions.

Find the full post here.

To understand the type of magic or path that would be required of a mage to extend their life, or to just live as long as possible, requires a basic knowledge of the Fade and death itself. Please note that spirit/soul encompany the same meaning.

A) It is revealed in DAO/ DAA, that every living being's soul leaves their body after death and enters the Fade. B) Additionally in DAO, you can meet souls that are trapped in the fade (e.g., Cailin, Rowan, Marric). C) In DA2, Justice reiterates this, stating that every living being's soul leaves their body after death and enters the Fade, however Justice could not say what their fate would be. D) Solas has stated that talented Mortalitasi have the ability to draw wisps and spirits/souls across the veil from the Fade. E) Nevarrans believe that when a soul passes on to the Fade, it displaces a spirit.

With that knowledge -

For the sake of it, let's say a MW Rook passes on. Now, it wouldn't be easy, or safe, or sanctioned for that matter. But Emmrich would find a way to find Rook's soul. I do believe that Rook would do the exact same due to their devotion towards eachother, however Rook has far less training in Fade magic. And as Emmrich has mentioned.

I will state that there is a final dialogue line in the game where Rook and Emmrich state that they want to discuss their plans for their life together after they defeat the gods. We aren't privy to that conversation unfortunately, but it can be interpreted many ways. It would not surprise me if these nerds went home and immediately started, 'okay so if you die, how do I find you'. In the most loving, caring way possible. These two have such an undying love for one another that they would do anything to extend their lives.

I will also state that in at least the Redemption Ending of Veilguard, Rook has Solas's Dagger and it was given willingly. A tool that can be used to enter the Fade and manipulate it. If Rook was to die, Emmrich could utlise that dagger, or vice versa. I would bet good money on that either one of these lovers would use that dagger almost immediately to find their love. Given that the Fade is a dangerous place without wards, some thought would definitely go into their plan to retrieve them.

In terms of extending their life, this is high probable, and the reasoning is quite simple. Emmrich is a highly advanced and knowledgable mage who has studied death and the magic encompassing it for an odd 40 years or so. Emmrich has demonstrated that he can utlisise the magic of the fade and the spirits inside (i.e., romance interest scene, Manfred, and possible revivial.) We have observed first-hand how powerful of a mage Emmrich is, and I don't use that term lightly. He is a top dog in Fade magic and the dead. If Emmrich nor Rook was not able to bring back their love, their spirit form would always exist, which means they would always be searching for eachother. 'In this nor any other world.'

Emmrich already believes in eternal life and eternal love, that is canon. I can't comment on the specifics of how Emmrich and Rook would extend their life due to the Fade and it's intricacies only really being explored in Vows & Vengeance and Veilguard. To give more of an example of the type of magic required to 'bring someone back from the brink of death', I urge you to go listen to the Vows & Vengeance episode 'The Demon That Came Knocking'.

Emmrich has a special connection to the Fade, and the spirits can sense that he is good natured and willing to help them. So possibly, they would be willing to help him extend life.

Lich Path Implication

Theoretically, if Emmrich turns Lich Lord, (and we all know by now that it is in Emmrichs character to go rogue in the event of Rook's death), he could theoretically, have Rook be turned into an unsanctioned lich. He would be hunted for sport by the Mourn Watch and other Lich Lord's but it is theoretically possible due to: A) Emmrich's vast knowledge of the Fade and ability to talk to the dead. B) He knows the process on how to achieve Lichdom C) Knows how to retrieve souls from the Fade. D) He has been known to bend the rules in the Mourn Watch before. E) He would be a Lich. A Lich has vastly more powers and abilities that are connected to the Fade, untold power. (i.e., See Lich Romance Scene; his normal vision is the Fade and has the ability to not only project, but have visions of current events.

Hope this helps ♥ Unfortunately it is all just speculation, but there are many, MANY paths to which Emmrich and Rook could live out their days together, particularly if they are both Mourn Watchers. Am I tugging at straws? maybe. but the lore for Thedas is very deep, and there is alot that we are not privy to yet. Spirits can inhabit bodies, and take on other forms. There is nothing to say that Rook or Emmrich could not attempt such a thing if extension of life was cut short prematurely, or not possible.