Dorian Pavus/Approval

Inquisition companions

Dorian's Disposition

Unfortunately, Dorian is the one companion who gives no indication through "normal" conversation of how he's feeling about the Inquisitor. He has a set list of greetings and farewells he uses regardless of approval ratings, and he will talk about himself and his past regardless of approval as well.

One thing the player can use is to see whether the option Why are you really here? is available. This only appears at or below -5. It should be noted that Dorian's approval rating starts quite low (-15) if Champions of the Just was completed instead of In Hushed Whispers. The starting approval also varies depending on whether the player chooses to conscript the mages or ally with them, with the latter garnering a higher rating (around +23) than the former (~+3).

Dorian's greetings:

• Here we are again.

• Always with the questions. Tsk, tsk—what will people say?
• Fancy meeting you here.
• Questions, questions.
• Something you need?
• The Inquisitor's work is never done, I see.
• What's on your mind?
• You seem very interested in my opinions.
• Could I adore you more? Probably not. (If in a romance with Inquisitor)
• Always a sight for sore eyes.

Dorian's farewells:

• Here I thought we were just getting to the good part.
• As you wish.
• I do rather like watching you leave.
• Naturally.
• Try not to die. I would notice you were gone.
• Try not to kill anyone without me.
• You know where I'll be.
• So long as you promise to return.

Cutscenes

Brilliant, isn't it?

(Skyhold Only)

If Champions of the Just was completed, this scene will serve to permanently recruit him, and so there can be no approval changes.
If In Hushed Whispers was completed, then he will have already been recruited, and so approval changes will occur as indicated.

Am I speaking too quickly for you?

• (Romance) I was enjoying the show. (skips other options)

Distracted? By my wit and charm? I have plenty of both.

• You're very confident. - Slightly Approves
• Perhaps.
• Are you so sure?

• We're all frightened.
• Not at all. - Slightly Approves
• You're boring me. - Disapproves

But here we are. One of those very magisters. A darkspawn.

No approval changes

It was us all along. We destroyed the world.

• You're not responsible. - Slightly Approves
• It's not destroyed yet.
• Why whine about it? - Disapproves

if Dorian hasn't been recruited yet...

If it's all the same to you, I'd like to stay and help the Inquisition.

• [Investigate.]

Q1 You'd fight your own people? (repeat)

Q2 You could be a spy. (repeat)

• You're welcome here. (Allow Dorian to join the Inquisition.)
• You need to go. (Tell Dorian to leave for good.)

No one will thank me, whatever happens. No one will thank you, either. You know that, yes?

• Nobody knows that.
• No one likes a pessimist.
• I don't need their thanks. - Slightly Approves

A Letter Regarding Felix

Requires +35
Mother Giselle will appear in the Great Hall after this scene. Speaking to her begins Last Resort of Good Men

I think the Venatori found out he was helping me. I think they killed him.

• I'm sorry for your loss. - Approves
• That's not surprising.
• They'll pay. - Slightly Approves

Tevinter could use more mages like him, those who put the good of others above themselves.

• Q Were you two involved? (repeat)
• What about yourself?
• You might be idealizing him.
• Follow his example. - Approves

After Here Lies the Abyss

But if you want twenty volumes on whether Divine Galatea took a shit on sunday,
this is evidently the place to find it.

• Stop whining. - Slightly Disapproves

Other options have no approval change.

Are you... all right?

• I don't want to talk about it. - Slightly Disapproves

Other options have no approval change.

Corypheus and his contemporaries entered the fade and began the blights. In comparison...

• [Romance.] - I wish you'd been there. - Slightly Approves

(Romance lines will differ if you did or didn't take Dorian into the fade.)

Other options have no approval change.

My advice? Keep this quiet. Let them speculate. Too many will see this as a challenge.

• I agree. - Approves
• You don't?
• Not my problem. - Slightly Disapproves

A Bad Influence

Requires +75 approval
Friendship cutscene
No approval changes

Prompted conversation

Regarding southern mages

Haven only, if In Hushed Whispers completed, first attempt to speak to him...

Interesting how they seem to like the idea. As if it's a relief to be penned in again. (will be different if mages are allies; dialogue choices are the same regardless)

No approval changes

The Inquisition is seen as an authority. You've given southern mages license to… well, be like mages back home. (only if mages are allies)

• (Romance) So long as they're like you. - Slightly Approves
• Is that so terrible?
• So they'll rule us next?
• I doubt that.

It occurs to me that you're a mage.

Haven or Skyhold, Human Mage Inquisitor only...

...It's such a bizarre notion to me.

• There are worse things.
• I quite agree. - Slightly Approves
• Hence the rebellion.

You're... Dalish?

Haven or Skyhold, elven Inquisitor only...

So I take it you're… Dalish? Is that the correct word here?

• It is, yes.
• It's correct everywhere.
• As opposed to "slave?" - Slightly Disapproves

I hope this won't be an issue between us. I am here to help you with the Venatori, after all.

• I appreciate your help. - Slightly Approves
• No need to dredge up the past.
• Don't give me a cause. - Disapproves

Did you know we're actually related?

Human noble Inquisitor only...

We are talking long ago, of course.

Q How do you even know that? (repeat)

• Nice to know.
• Is that a good thing?
• I don't care about that.
• Can we still flirt? (romance) - Slightly Approves

About Chancellor Roderick

Skyhold, only if Champions of the Just was completed

You know he died, I assume.  Got us as far as the camp, and then... that was it.

• That's too bad. - Approves
• I'm suprised he helped.
• I never liked him. - Slightly Disapproves

But in the end, he believed. He asked me to tell you he was sorry.

• He was a good man. - Slightly Approves
• Thanks for telling me. - Slightly Approves
• He judged me too quickly. - Slightly Disapproves
• I'm glad he saw the light.

After Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts

All this dancing, politics, and murder makes me a bit homesick.

• (Romance) Should we do that more often?
• You miss that?
• Happy I could help. - Slightly Approves
• Don't be ridiculous. - Slightly Disapproves

Have you seen Alexius?

Haven only, if In Hushed Whispers was completed

No approval changes

[Investigate.]

Tell me about yourself.

And beyond my being so charming and well-dressed? Which is obvious to anyone.

• (Romance) It's obvious to me. - Slightly Approves
• If you say so.
• I hadn't noticed.
• Don't push your luck. - Slightly Disapproves

No approval changes from remaining dialogue

Tell me about the Imperium.

Codex Unlocked: Tevinter Society

[Investigate.]

Q1 Is blood magic common?

No approval changes

Q2 What about slavery?

Back home, it's… how it is? Slaves are everywhere. You don't question it. I'm not even certain many slaves do.

• You're saying they like it?
• It's not like that here.
• That's a terrible attitude. - Slightly Disapproves

Some slaves are treated poorly, it's true. But do you honestly think inescapable poverty is better?

• At least they have a choice. - Slightly Disapproves
• I suppose not. - Slightly Approves
• "Treated poorly?"

Q3 Do mages truly rule there?

[Investigate.]

Q1 The Magisterium? (Codex Unlocked: The Magisterium)

No approval changes

Q2 What about the Archon?

No approval changes

Q3 But do mages rule?

No approval changes

Q4 The Imperium has a Chantry? (Codex Unlocked: Imperial Chantry)

[Investigate.]

Q1 Is it really that different?

No approval changes

Q2 The Black Divine?

No approval changes

Q3 Are you religious?

You are what we needed most at the moment we needed it. That's what they will say in ages to come.

• I'm surprised you think that.
• I agree. - Slightly Disapproves
• I don't know. - Slightly Approves
• You are a fool. - Disapproves

Q5 Could Tevinter be an ally?

No approval changes

Corypheus was a magister. (requires History Knowledge perk)

No approval changes

Tell me about Alexius.

Requires some amount of approval.

And then he... gave up. He stopped trying.

(Special) Why?

• I'm sorry. - Slightly Approves
• You mean you argued.
• You both gave up.

Too much pride, I suppose. Plus, I was busy drinking. One must have priorities.

No approval changes

[Special.]

Why are you really here?

(Available at -5 approval or lower)

I still believe that Corypheus needs to be stopped, and that I need to be here to help stop him.

• Why is it so important?
• You think you can help?
• I don't need your help. - Disapproves

If that's meaningless to you, then tell me to go and I will.

No approval changes. Dorian will leave the Inquisition permanently if asked.

One Less Venatori

Kill a target - Greatly Approves (does not have to be in the party)

Last Resort of Good Men

See the quest page

The Magister's Birthright

See the quest page