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"And then it was over."

This page reveals the various endings that occur in the epilogue of Dragon Age: Origins.

After the cutscene when the Archdemon is killed, the coronation cutscene will play. Grand Cleric Elemena will crown either Alistair or Anora the sole ruler of Ferelden, or both Alistair and Anora as joint rulers.

If the PC died in the climax, the funeral cutscene will then play. If not, the post-coronation event occurs. Both are followed by the epilogue slideshow.

The Hero's funeral
Alistair will deliver the eulogy if:
 * He is the sole ruler.
 * He is married to Anora and Loghain was killed at the Landsmeet.

Anora will deliver the eulogy if:
 * She is the sole ruler.
 * She is married to Alistair and Loghain was not killed at the Landsmeet.

Both do something more to properly honor the Hero of Ferelden in addition to the magnificent tomb the Grey Wardens are building at Weisshaupt, next to that of Garahel. They will ask someone to step forward depending on the origin of the Hero:

Human Noble
Fergus Cousland has been discovered alive and has recovered from his wounds. The Highever lands are restored to him, as well as the arling of Amaranthine that belonged to Arl Howe. Fergus gives Amaranthine to the Grey Wardens.

Dwarf Noble
Gorim of House Aeducan relates that the Hero is to be buried in Orzammar next to their father, as an Aeducan, with all honors restored. He is told that Ferelden will be sending men to help keep the darkspawn at bay. Orzammar's plight will no longer be ignored.

Dwarf Commoner
Rica will relate that the Assembly is considering Paragon-hood for the Hero, meaning a burial in Orzammar with all honors. Rica's son will have a clan of his own one day, and their mother has gone sober. The ruler will ask Rica to convey their well-wishes to Orzammar's king.

City Elf
The ruler decides that the Alienage will have its own ruler, someone to speak in the Landsmeet as an equal. They ask Cyrion to be the first bann of the Alienage, if he is willing. The ruler promises that this is just a start.

Dalish Elf
Keeper Marethari, on behalf of her people, is offered the hinterlands north of the Korcari Wilds, including Ostagar, to do with as they will. The ruler looks forward to providing the rest of their people a shining example of how elves and humans should co-exist.

Mage
Knight-Commander Greagoir is told by the ruler that they wish the Circle to be restored. As they understand the Veil at the tower is too weak, they wish that a new tower be built, with the Chantry's aid, that will bear the Hero's name. They also grant the new Circle autonomy, saying that what has happened proves what a substantial contribution a mage can make, and that they have earned the opportunity to prove that they can watch themselves.

Post-coronation
The Warden returns to the Landsmeet chamber, where Alistair and/or Anora will make a speech and offer a boon, and inquire about future plans. Choice of boon and response to inquiry can affect the epilogue slideshow and Awakening. The Warden is then informed that a crowd has gathered, hoping to see the Hero of Ferelden.

Boons

 * The Warden may stay at court and be named Chancellor if they chose "I only wish to continue serving the Crown."
 * The Warden may become the new Teyrn(a) of Gwaren, inheriting Loghain's estate and wealth (even if Loghain lives), if they chose "A title and the riches..."
 * A human noble Warden may demand that Arl Howe's family pay for the massacre at Highever. This results in Howe's lands being gifted to the Grey Wardens.
 * Note: Ferelden's new ruler will gift Amaranthine to the Wardens even if this boon isn't chosen/available.
 * A city elf Warden can become Ferelden's first elven Bann, representing Denerim's alienage. Alternatively, Shianni may be given the title in The Warden's stead.
 * Note: If Alistair is king and the Warden lives, the epilogue slide for the alienage will be the same regardless of whether this boon was chosen; a 'bad flag' is preventing alternative slides from triggering. It will only mention that the Hahren has been raised to the court of Denerim, upsetting the nobility.
 * A mage Warden may ask that Ferelden's Circle be freed to practice magic without Chantry oversight. (It's been revealed that the Chantry refuses to accommodate Ferelden's monarch or hero(ine) in this matter )
 * Note: This boon is currently bugged when granted by Alistair. It's only recognized if granted by Anora and then brought up in conversation with Irving. If it's requested from Alistair he will agree to it, but neither Irving nor the epilogue will acknowledge this.
 * A Dalish Warden may ask that the Dalish be officially granted territorial sovereignty.
 * Note: If Nature of the Beast is resolved in favor of the elves, the slide will show that the Dalish are given lands even if this boon isn't chosen, but this is a bug that shows for all Wardens as long as Lanaya becomes the new Keeper. The Dalish will only receive the Hinterlands (including the ruins of Ostagar) if the Dalish Warden requests this boon, or performs the ultimate sacrifice to defeat the Archdemon.
 * Any dwarf Warden can ask for aid battling darkspawn in the Deep Roads.
 * If "The sacrifices of the Wardens should not be forgotten again", a statue will be erected in honor of the Wardens.
 * The Warden may turn down any boon.
 * The Warden may take more time to consider the offer. (It is not known whether conferring with associates and then returning to the monarch(s) changes anything about this scene.)

Future Plans, Part 1

 * The Warden may offer to stay in Denerim and help the new ruler (assuming the Warden didn't already ask to stay and serve the crown).
 * The city elf Warden (if made Bann) will remain in Denerim if they choose "I will have my duties in the Alienage."
 * The Warden may decide to help rebuild the Grey Wardens' strength in Ferelden.
 * The dwarf Warden may elect to return to Orzammar.
 * A male Warden may decide to search for Morrigan.
 * A Dalish Warden may return to their clan.
 * The Warden may choose to continue their adventures for a time before returning to Ferelden.
 * The Warden may be unsure for now.

Future Plans, Part 2

 * A human noble Warden may plan on returning home with Fergus to help rebuild Highever.
 * The Warden may travel with Sten to the Qunari homeland.
 * Leliana may offer to stay with and support the Warden instead of departing for her mission, but only if their romance is active and circumstances match one of the following:
 * the Warden did not marry Ferelden's new monarch
 * OR


 * the Warden did marry the new monarch and Leliana is hardened.
 * If the Warden is not Leliana's love, they may offer to accompany Leliana on her mission. Leliana will gladly accept this offer of companionship as long as Marjolaine is dead. If Marjolaine is not dead then she will turn the Warden's offer down.

Companions, family, and friends
Before exiting the chamber, the Hero may speak with those companions who had not left the party or been killed. There will also be someone from the Hero's origin story in attendance:

Human Noble
If asked, Fergus will say that he never made it to the battle at Ostagar. He and his men were scouting in the Wilds when they were attacked by a party of darkspawn. Most of his men were killed. He woke up two weeks later in a Chasind hut, wounded and feverish. By the time he was able to sneak out of the Wilds, the PC was already marching to Denerim. He is now heading back to Highever to see if he can clean up the mess Howe made of it.

Mage
Unless the PC sided with the templars in Broken Circle, First Enchanter Irving will congratulate and thank the Hero.

City Elf
Cyrion is awed by, and proud of, the Hero. If the Hero doubts that anything will change for the Alienage elves, he will say, "And this is your fault? If anything, for Ferelden to have an elven hero will only do us good," and expresses his hope that with a new human on the throne, things will change in time.

Dalish Elf
Ashalle brings the well wishes of the clan, and tells the Hero the keeper was very proud of their victory. The Hero is missed dearly by the clan.

Dwarf Commoner
Rica will tell the Hero that their mother swore off drinking when she heard about what the Hero did, and had been sober ever since. If Bhelen was killed, Rica will say that it worked out just fine; her son will be the Aeducan heir, and she doesn't have a husband to boss her around. She is officially an ambassador, sent by the Assembly to tell the Hero that they're free to return to Orzammar as a full citizen, technically as a member of the warrior caste. They are also being considered for Paragon-hood.

Dwarf Noble
Gorim will tell the Hero that both of them have had their full rights to House Aeducan restored. The Assembly is also considering naming the Hero a Paragon. He is happy to take up his old position of manservant if the Hero will have him.

Leliana

 * If Leliana is in a romance with the Hero, with Approval at Adore or better, and the Hero is to marry either Alistair or Anora, then Leliana will end the relationship if she is unhardened and is asked, "But does the hero get his/her girl?"


 * If Marjolaine is alive, Leliana will return to Orlais to find her. She is determined to do this alone.


 * If Marjolaine is dead and Leliana is hardened, she is asked to head up an investigation into the darkspawn. The ruler wishes to know how far they go in the Deep Roads and where the broodmothers can be found. Leliana is organising a royal expedition into one of the Deep Roads, which will leave in a month.


 * If Marjolaine is dead and Leliana is unhardened, she is asked by the Chantry to return to the Urn of Sacred Ashes and make sure it is protected. She is leaving in a month with a small army of templars and priests. If she is in a romance with the Hero, she is glad for their company if they wish to help her.


 * If Leliana is in love:
 * If the Hero is staying in Denerim, Leliana will remain there with them.
 * If the Hero is leaving Denerim:
 * Leliana will continue to travel with the Hero, if the Hero accepts.
 * If the Hero wishes to travel on their own for a while, the relationship will end. If Leliana is hardened, she will say that she is heading back to Orlais for a time, where there is some old business to be taken care of.

Zevran
Zevran (If in love with the warden) is told the relationship has to end, he will leave for good. No epilogue mention.

Sten
If The Warden had Alistair take part in the ritual with Morrigan, a grey dog (identical to the one Morrigan shape shifts into if she is rejected) is seen next to Sten, with Dog on the other side of him.

Shale

 * Shale might go to the Tevinter Imperium with Wynne to seek a way to regain her mortality. (This only happens if her approval level is at "friendly" AND you have completed her personal quests.)
 * Shale might decide to travel the world, not knowing where she will go. However, pigeon populations will drop dramatically along the coastline if this is the case.
 * Shale might join the dwarves in the Deep Roads squishing darkspawn, which she compares unfavorably to pigeons. (This may happen if her approval level is high but you do not complete her quests.)
 * Shale leaves the court, refusing all rewards. Later, rumors abound of an angry dwarven woman in the north who hunts pigeons. (Shale defaults to this if the Warden dies.)
 * Shale might exist as a statue if The Warden was not interested in activating it.
 * Shale may abandon the Warden if he or she chooses to preserve the Anvil of the Void and is present without being lied to about it.
 * Shale might fall in battle against the Warden who is trying to preserve the Anvil of the Void.
 * Shale does not appear at the coronation in the console versions of the game. She is, however, mentioned in the epilogue if the player chooses the ultimate sacrifice, or by Wynne if you meet the requirements for her traveling to Tevinter ending.

Dog
Dog isn't mentioned in the epilogue. However, the post-coronation animation sequence features a group of all of the companions (except for Shale on the Xbox 360 confirmed) standing directly in front of the throne area which includes Dog. If the Warden made the Ultimate Sacrifice, there is a brief glimpse of a Mabari Hound at the funeral, however, it is unclear if this is Dog or not. If the Warden survives, there is a mabari hound at the back of the coronation chamber, standing next to Sten. It cannot be interacted with, but its kaddis is identical to Dog's last equipped kaddis, and so it is presumed to be Dog. Dog can be killed by the Warden in Ostagar, if the Warden is not the human noble. It can be assumed that Dog stays with the Warden if they survive (as assumed in Witch Hunt). If the Warden dies, it is likely that Dog stays with the Warden's closest friend.

Eamon
Once you approach the doors at the far end of the chamber and tell the guard you're ready, the epilogue slideshow begins, followed by the credits.

'Congratulations! You have completed Dragon Age: Origins!'

Trivia

 * After speaking with Sten, if you engage in a conversation with him again he will say, "Where is the cake? I was told there would be cake. The cake is a lie." This is a reference to Portal.
 * During the endgame credits after the Epilogue, the song "This is War", by the band 30 Seconds to Mars starts playing. This was the world debut of the song. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_War#Promotion_and_release