Cassandra Pentaghast/Approval

Cassandra's Disposition
The player can tell generally how Cassandra feels about the Inquisitor by engaging her in a "generic" conversation (i.e. a conversation where her greeting and farewell are not changed by any other factors such as a quest or cutscene).


 * Hostile (-5 to -75):
 * Cassandra will greet the Inquisitor with:
 * "Go on, then."
 * "What is it?"
 * "Surely you have better things to do."
 * Cassandra will bid the Inquisitor farewell with "As you wish."


 * Neutral (-5 to 34):
 * Cassandra will greet the Inquisitor with:
 * "Greetings."
 * "Yes?"
 * "Do you need something?"
 * Cassandra will bid the Inquisitor farewell with "Another time, then."


 * Warm (35 to 74):
 * Cassandra will still use the "Neutral" set of greetings, but may also add:
 * "Hello again."
 * "Is there anything you need?"
 * "I trust all is well?"
 * Cassandra will bid the Inquisitor farewell with "Another time, then."


 * Friendly (75 to 125):
 * Cassandra will drop the "Neutral" greetings and will still use the "Warm" set of greetings, but may also add:
 * "What do you need, my friend?"
 * "It's good to see you."
 * Cassandra will bid the Inquisitor farewell with "Another time, then."

Prologue

 * It may be the key to stopping this, but there isn't much time.
 * If I can help, I will. -
 * Will helping save me?
 * Do I have a choice? -
 * Drop your weapon. Now.
 * All right, I'll disarm. -
 * You need to trust me. -
 * I need this weapon!
 * How do you think we should proceed?
 * Take the mountain path. -
 * Charge with the soldiers. -
 * The Breach is stable, but it is still a threat. I will not ignore it.
 * I did what I could. -
 * I'm still a suspect.
 * I'm your only hope.
 * Providence. The Maker sent her to us in our darkest hour.
 * I am not a "chosen one." -
 * What more do you want?
 * Are you serious? -
 * Are you sure? -
 * You want my help. Again.
 * No, we are on our own. Perhaps forever.
 * I want to help. -
 * This is rather strange.
 * I agree. For now.

Did I do the right thing?
Haven only, first attempt to speak to her...
 * (Disgusted Noise.)
 * (Romance) You're impressive. -
 * Are you all right?
 * You need stronger dummies. -
 * Was that supposed to be me?


 * One day, they may write about me as a traitor, a madwoman, a fool. And they may be right.
 * [Investigate.]
 * No approval changes
 * You had to do it.
 * It's too late to turn back.
 * It was foolish. -


 * I cannot afford to be so careless again.
 * You had cause. -
 * Glad to hear it. -
 * No, you can't. -


 * Her wording here will vary depending on whether or not the Herald has openly voiced an opinion on being the Herald of Andraste. All variations come down to a single question...


 * I'm curious. Do you even believe in the Maker?
 * (Special) I believe in Elven gods. (Elf only)
 * (Special) I'm Qunari, remember? (Qunari only)
 * (Special) I'm a Dwarf, remember? (Dwarf only)
 * Yes -
 * No -
 * I don't know.

Return to Haven's Chantry.
Haven only, after Address the Chantry in Val Royeaux.
 * Cullen: It's a shame the templars have abandoned their senses as well as the capital.
 * No approval changes
 * Cullen: You think the mage rebellion is more united? It could be ten times worse!
 * We should meet the mages. -
 * We should find the templars. -
 * You must choose soon. -

Deal. With. It.
Haven only, after In Hushed Whispers OR Champions of the Just ''A cutscene will play of Cassandra arguing with a mage or templar. That bit will vary, but her lines with The Inquisitor, The Inquisitor's lines and the dialogue choices are always the same. There is one romance option, but otherwise no choices cause any approval changes.''

A toast to you.
Skyhold, requires an approval of [-30] or lower...
 * You'r drunk!
 * A pathetic display -
 * What's wrong now? -
 * You're angry at me?

And I'm the one who raised you up.
 * I didn't ask for this!
 * We don't need you.
 * Yes, you did.
 * I'm doing my best. -

The fight with Varric
Skyhold, after speaking to Hawke...
 * if chose [Stay out of it.]...
 * Varric: Look at her! She's finally lost it!
 * Stop this Fighting! -
 * This is funny. -
 * Leave me out of this. -


 * Cassandra: Hawke would have been at the Conclave! If anyone could have saved Most Holy...


 * Cassandra, back off!
 * (other options have no approval change.)


 * Cassandra: We all know who's side you're on Varric. It will never be the Inquisition's.
 * We need to work together.
 * Varric's earned his place. -
 * That's unfair Cassandra. -
 * I'm well aware. -


 * Varric leaves...


 * I am such a fool.
 * Q What if it had been different?
 * (Romance) I still like you. -
 * Don't blame yourself. -
 * We're all fools, Cassandra. -
 * We need to do better. -
 * if chose [What if it had been different?] will remove romance option.

Sword & Shields
Skyhold, requires +35 Begins Guilty Pleasures


 * A good book? 
 * "gasps"! I don't know what you're talking about!
 * No approval changes


 * It's... one of Varric's tales. Swords & Shields.  The latest chapter.
 * You don't need to hide it. -
 * So you've read them all?
 * Why waste your time? -


 * Whatever you do, don't tell Varric.
 * (Romance) I should read it. -
 * (other options have no approval change.)

Writing
Skyhold, after Here Lies the Abyss...


 * Writing does not come naturally to me, as I'm certain you can imagine.
 * [Romance] Love poetry, I assume? -
 * (other options have no approval change.)


 * I was there, I saw it with my own eyes. It must be recorded./ I wasn't there, but others were. Their accounts must be recorded.
 * Thay could be used against us. -
 * Thats a good idea. -
 * I don't care about historians. -
 * Just be careful. - No approval change.

Missing Seekers
Skyhold, requires a certain level of positive approval. Begins the war table operation Locate the Missing Seekers.


 * (Sighs.) I can keep staring at this, but I won't get any closer.
 * Can I help? -
 * (other options have no approval change.)


 * I've a growing suspicion Corypheus has imprisoned them.
 * This is important to you. -
 * They might be his allies. - No approval change.
 * Whats the point? -

End conversation for the quest "Promise of Destruction"
Skyhold, at the conclusion of Promise of Destruction


 * And now it falls to me.
 * (all options have no approval change)
 * It should only be used on those who cannot control their abilities... but that has not always been the case.
 * (all options have no approval change)
 * But it appears we've always known how to reverse the rite. From the beginning.
 * (all options have no approval change)
 * I thought to rebuild the Seekers once victory was ours. Now I'm not certain it deserves to be rebuilt.
 * (Romance) You can do anything.
 * (other options have no approval change)
 * Upon completion, automatic

On Being Divine
Skyhold, after Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts...


 * Mother Giselle: Talk to her, Your Worship.
 * Is she bothering you?
 * Having fun? -
 * What's this about?


 * So now the Chantry bandies our names about without even asking us first.
 * Q Is that even possible? (repeat)
 * (Special) Why am I not a candidate? (repeat)
 * So refuse.
 * Who cares about the Chantry? -
 * You'd be perfect.


 * The Chantry should provide faith. Hope. Instead, it cannot veer from its course, even in the face of certain death.
 * Q Do you really feel that way? (repeat)
 * The Chantry has failed. -
 * These are extreme times.
 * So do better. -


 * It needs to change. Perhaps I must be the one to change it.
 * [Special.]
 * (Romance) I like your determination. (repeat) -
 * (Nobility Knowledge) I can help you become Divine. (ends conversation) - (twice)
 * [Investigate.]
 * No approval changes
 * We have other concerns. -
 * Maybe the Chantry should end. -
 * A new crusade for you?

Planning Troop Movements
Requires +75 Friendship cutscene No approval changes

It occurs to me...
Haven or Skyhold
 * I'm... not sure. Where are you from?
 * Q You don't know? (repeat)
 * [Tell her.]
 * [Make something up.] (ends conversation) -


 * Line varies depending on race
 * I hated it. (Approves for a non-mage Trevelyan)
 * Eventually, perhaps.
 * Home is wherever I am. -
 * None of your business. -
 * I'd go now, if I had a choice. -

Something is troubling me...
Available immediately upon reaching Skyhold Begins Unfinished Business
 * No one is dealing with these matters. I was hoping we might, before they get worse.
 * Of course.
 * It's not our job. -
 * We have a lot to do. -

Tell me about yourself.

 * Not entirely. I'm just curious as to your motivation. (low approval; threshold unknown)
 * (Romance) I'd like us to be closer. -
 * Just being friendly -
 * Suspicious, aren't you? -
 * Just tell me.


 * There's... Not much to know. (high approval; threshold unknown)
 * (Romance) Such modesty!
 * I'm not trying to pry.
 * That can't be true
 * Just tell me something.


 * Cassandra: That's all there is to know, my lady/lord. (Codex Unlocked: The Seekers of Truth)
 * Q1 You're Nevarran royalty? (Codex Unlocked: The Pentaghasts; adds Q3 & Q4)
 * Is that why you left Nevarra?
 * So you're not on good terms.
 * Others would be thankful. -


 * Q2 Tell me about Nevarra (Codex Unlocked: Nevarra)
 * No approval changes


 * Q3 What happened to your brother?
 * Requires +35; if not enough she'll say she doesn't want to talk about it
 * No approval changes in first set of choices
 * It took many years to let go of my drive for vengeance.
 * I understand. -
 * You blamed all mages?
 * You didn't let it go. -


 * Q4 You worked for the Divine?
 * (Special) What is a Right Hand?
 * (Special) You believed in her. (adds Q5)


 * Q5 How did you become Right Hand?
 * No approval changes in first set of choices
 * Yet I became the Right Hand, and they are forgotten.
 * Q What became of the mages? (repeat)
 * (Romance) You're delightful. -
 * You're still a hero.
 * Impressive!
 * Typical of the Chantry.

Tell me about the Seekers.

 * Q1 But what are Seekers? (adds Q4)
 * So you led the templars?
 * They did a bad job -
 * Then who watched you?
 * (Special) Could that be fixed?


 * Q2 Why did the Seekers rebel?
 * (Special) You disagree?
 * It was inevitable.
 * Mages should be free. -
 * I agree with you. -
 * You care deeply about it.


 * Q3 How do you become a Seeker?
 * (Special) What is the vigil?
 * It does sound wonderful -
 * Was it magic?
 * You were delirious. -


 * Q4 What abilities do you have?
 * No approval changes

Let's talk about the Chantry.

 * No approval changes

So you're a romantic?
Skyhold, available after cutscene Swords & Shields...


 * It is passion. It is being swept away by the pursuit of an ideal. What is not to like about that?
 * (Romance) I like that you like it. -
 * Nothing at all. -
 * It's just unexpected.
 * You're wasting time. -

Do you want to be Divine?
Skyhold, available after cutscene On Being Divine


 * Why should what I want matter?
 * No approval changes


 * So I look upon this as an opportunity.  I owe it to myself and all of Thedas to seek the Sunburst Throne.
 * You'd make a good Divine. -
 * Perhaps there's another way. -
 * Forget the Chantry. -

Unfinished Business
Kill first target with her in the party - &

Kill first target without her in the party - (twice)

Guilty Pleasures
See the Guilty Pleasures quest page for complete approval changes.

Hinterlands

 * Complete "Agrarian Apostate" with Cassandra in the active party -
 * Complete "Shallow Breaths" with Cassandra in the active party -