Dragon Age: The Masked Empire

Dragon Age: The Masked Empire is an upcoming novel by BioWare writer Patrick Weekes. Dragon Age: The Masked Empire was announced on March 29, 2013, and is set for release in April, 2014.

Synopsis
"Empress Celene of Orlais rose to the throne of the most powerful nation in Thedas through wisdom, wit, and ruthless manipulation. Now, the empire she has guided into an age of enlightenment is threatened from within by imminent war between the templars and the mages, even as rebellion stirs among the downtrodden elves. To save Orlais, Celene must keep her hold on the throne by any means necessary."

Plot
Few specifics about the plot are known as of yet, though the novel is to feature rebel leader Grand Duke Gaspard, who begins to question whether his countless victories in battle have been in vain as the Empress struggles to keep mages and elves under control.

The novel will also feature an elf named Briala, who is the handmaid, spymaster and lover of Empress Celene. As Celene and Gaspard battle for the Orlesian throne, Briala begins to question where her loyalties lie as the empress is forced to choose between the rights of Briala's people and clinging to power.