Changes: Epilogue (Origins)

This article is missing some information. The effects on the post-coronation ceremony of the female HN marrying Alistair.* Confirmation that Soris can be made bann of the Alienage.* Confirmation that if the male HN marries Anora, neither Alistair nor Arl Eamon will be present at the coronation. Confirmation whether leaving Alistair at the gate is a factor in this.* Confirmation that the listed NPCs (see just below here) are present at the post-coronation ceremony when the stated conditions are met.* Confirm circumstances of a possible bug in which Arl Eamon is not present. Done for::Female mage where unromanced Alistair sacrificed himself and Anora is queen. Anora states that Arl Eamon is gesturing to her, but he is not present. In the place where he normally stands is a man talking to the air.* Confirmation of a bug: If Alistair is king and the Warden lives, the epilogue slide for the alienage bann 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.* Confirm wording: Bug (xbox360) - If the Hero is a female HN and marries Alistair, the epilogue may mention that Alistair still has a relationship with the Hero, "much to Queen Anora's discomfort", as if Alistair had wed Anora and kept the Hero as his mistress.* Conditions of Lily's presence at the ceremony. Help the wiki by adding the missing information. Remove the {{missing info}} tag when it's done.

For other epilogues, see Epilogue.

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.

The PC has been named the Hero of Ferelden.

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

The Hero's funeral Edit

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 Edit

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 Edit

Gorim 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 Edit

Rica Brosca 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 become sober. The ruler will ask Rica to convey their well-wishes to Orzammar's king.

City Elf Edit

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

Dalish Elf Edit

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 Edit

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 ceremony Edit

Alistair will give a speech in the Landsmeet Chamber if:

• He is the sole ruler.
• He is married to Anora and Loghain was killed at the Landsmeet.
• He is married to the Player (Human Noble Origin only)

Anora will give the speech if:

• She is the sole ruler.
• She is married to Alistair and Loghain was not killed at the Landsmeet.
• She is married to the Player (Human Noble Origin only)

The ruler offers the Hero a boon, and inquires about the Hero's future plans. The player's choices affect the epilogue slideshow and Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening.

Boons Edit

• If the Hero states that they only wish to continue serving the crown, they will be named Chancellor.
• If the Hero asks for a title and the riches to go with it, they will be granted Loghain's estate and wealth (even if Loghain lives), becoming the new Teyrn/Teyrna of Gwaren.
• A Human Noble Hero 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.

• If a City Elf Hero asks for the city elves to be treated better, they can become Ferelden's first elven bann, representing Denerim's Alienage. Alternatively, either Shianni or Soris may be installed as the bann.
• A mage Hero may ask that the Circle of Magi be given its independence.

Bug! This boon is only recognized if granted by Anora. If Alistair is the ruler, he will agree to it, but the game does not acknowledge it.

• A Dalish Hero may ask that the Dalish be officially granted territorial sovereignty.

Bug! If Nature of the Beast is resolved in favor of the elves, the epilogue slide will show that the Dalish are given lands even if this boon isn't chosen, for all origins, as long as Lanaya becomes the new keeper.

• A dwarven Hero can request aid in battling darkspawn in the Deep Roads.
• If the Hero states that the sacrifices of the Wardens should not be forgotten again, a statue will be erected in the Wardens' honor.

Bug! pcxbox360ps3 If Anora is the ruler and Morrigan's ritual was performed, this choice causes Anora to speak of Alistair as if he were dead.

• The Hero may state that they have no need of anything further.
• The Hero may state that they don’t know, and will have to think about it.

Future plans Edit

• The Hero may choose to stay in Denerim and help the new ruler (if they did not choose to continue to serve the crown).
• The Hero may choose to help rebuild the Grey Wardens' strength in Ferelden.
• A male Hero may choose to search for Morrigan.
• If the Hero is the bann of the Alienage, they may choose to remain in Denerim to perform their duties.
• A dwarven Hero may choose to return to Orzammar.
• A Dalish Hero may choose to return to their clan.
• A Human Noble Hero may choose to return to Highever with Fergus.
• The Hero may choose to continue their adventures for a time before returning to Ferelden.
• The Hero may be unsure for now.

Companions, family, and friends Edit

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 Edit

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 Warden 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.

Dwarf Noble Edit

Gorim Saelac will tell the Hero that both of them have had their full rights to House Aeducan restored. If Pyral Harrowmont is king, he declares the Hero to be the heir of the House. The Assembly is also considering naming the Hero a Paragon. Gorim is happy to take up his old position as the Hero's second, if they will have him.

Dwarf Commoner Edit

Rica Brosca 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 Aeducan 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.

City Elf Edit

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 Edit

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.

Mage Edit

Unless the PC sided with the templars in Broken Circle, First Enchanter Irving will be present and will congratulate and thank the Hero, saying that he is amazed to hear such praise directed at a mage.

Alistair Edit

• If Alistair is ruling jointly with Anora, and Loghain was not killed at the Landsmeet and survived the final battle, he will mention that the Grey Wardens seem to be curious as to how the Hero survived killing the Archdemon. He is grateful to the Hero, but does not think that they have much to say to one another.

• If Alistair is ruling jointly with Anora and Loghain died killing the Archdemon, Alistair will say that he is not angry.

• Otherwise, Alistair will be impressed that both he and the Hero have survived. If he knows about Morrigan's ritual, he will decide not to say anything about it to the Grey Wardens, who have sent questions.
• If the Warden is the Human Female Noble and was betrothed to Alistair at the Landsmeet, he will make remarks concerning their upcoming marriage.

Bug! pcxbox360 If Alistair was not made king, Morrigan's ritual was performed, and Loghain was executed at the Landsmeet, Alistair will be absent from the coronation if he was not part of the final party that faced the Archdemon.

Anora Edit

Anora offers her personal congratulations to the Hero.

• If Loghain died killing the Archdemon, she asks if the Hero can tell her anything about his death.
• If Anora is to marry Alistair, she asks if he is always "like that", answering every serious question with a jest. She thinks his heart is in the right place, and that he reminds her of Cailan in that, which she considers to be no failing.

• If Alistair is hardened, she is surprised by his eagerness to learn the business of ruling, and thinks he may yet be a good king.
• If Alistair is unhardened, she fears her initial suspicions that he will not be a good king will prove correct, as Alistair avoids anything resembling a decision and she has yet to hear him speak on any matter more serious that what the cooks are making for dinner.

• If Anora is to marry the Hero, she asks if he is nervous. If the Hero admits to be, she will confess that she is, too, as the Hero is rather intimidating. If the Hero says that he looks forward to being king, she will tell him that his title will be prince-consort.

Eamon Edit

• If Alistair is king and the Hero is not the chancellor, Eamon will remain in the capital to help him. Teagan will take over the rule of Redcliffe for the time being.
• Otherwise, he will return to Redcliffe to rebuild.

• If both Connor and Isolde are alive, Eamon will say that Connor seems well enough, but Isolde refuses to speak of what happened and has said that she never wants to go back. Eamon thinks he may yet leave the land to Teagan.
• If Connor is dead, Isolde is determined to have another child, and Eamon is happy to oblige her.
• If Isolde is dead, Eamon knows he needs to send Connor to the Circle of Magi, and thinks perhaps his son will become a Grey Warden one day.
• If the PC made a deal with the demon that possessed Connor, Eamon will ask if the Hero has noticed anything strange about the lad, saying he seems quiet.

Leliana Edit

• 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.

Loghain Edit

Loghain has been tapped to lead up the Grey Warden recruitment efforts in Ferelden, something that he believes is down to Anora's influence. If his Approval is Warm, he will tell the Hero that they have earned his respect.

Oghren Edit

Oghren has decided to stick around a bit. He says they may have already branded him a surfacer back in Orzammar.

• If Oghren reconciled with Felsi, he thinks he will look her up and see how that goes.
• If his Approval is Warm or better, he will tell the Hero that he has been offered a spot in the human army.

Shale Edit

• If Shale's Approval is Neutral or Hostile, she will travel, north, or perhaps east. If she spoke with Caridin but her personal quest was not done, she will search for answers. If her personal quest was completed, she thinks she may return to Ortan Thaig, or maybe destroy all the pigeons.

• If her Approval is Warm, Shale will say she is thinking of returning to Orzammar to fight the darkspawn in the Deep Roads. Aiding the dwarves in this way is something she feels worth existing for. If her personal quest was completed, she will say that she will honor the commitment of the dwarf she once was.

• If Shale is Friendly, she will say that she may try to become a dwarf again. She is traveling to Minrathous in Tevinter. Its Circle of Magi is said to have the largest collection of arcane knowledge in Thedas, and if it is possible to reverse the process she underwent, she hopes the knowledge to do so will be there. If Wynne is in the party, she will have offered to accompany Shale. Shale will not object if the Hero wishes to go with her.

Bug! ps3xbox360 Shale is missing from the post-coronation ceremony; however, Wynne will still refer to Shale travelling to Tevinter with her, if the golem's approval is high enough.

Sten Edit

Sten has decided to return to his people, and has a ship prepared to leave in two days' time.

• If Sten's Approval is Warm or better, the Hero can choose to go with him to Par Vollen.

Wynne Edit

If Wynne's Approval is Warm or better, she will tell the Hero that Irving asked her to take over as first enchanter, but she doesn't wish to go back after all that has happened.

• If Shale has remained in the party and her Approval is Friendly, Wynne will say that Shale has expressed a desire to go to Tevinter to look into a way to regain her mortality, and that Wynne will join her and bring her before the Tevinter mages.
• If the Circle was granted autonomy, Wynne thinks she might take up traveling, perhaps to Tevinter to see Minrathous.
• Otherwise, Wynne is asked by the ruler to stay, and accepts a position at court, advising the throne and helping to improve the lot of mages in Ferelden.

Zevran Edit

Zevran expects the Crows to come after him, and thinks that staying in one place is only going to invite them to find him that much quicker. He will ask if the Hero is in favor of him remaining with them, whether they are staying in Denerim, leaving, or returning to the Grey Warden fold.

• He will remain with the Hero if told he is welcome to stay.
• Otherwise, he will make plans to leave soon, and will consider Par Vollen as a destination.
• If it is suggested he be on his own, any romantic relationship with the Hero will end.

Other NPCs attending the ceremony (if they were not killed) are: Edit

• Bryland
• Connor
• Cullen (if the PC sided with the templars)
• Dulin Forender (if Harrowmont is the king of Orzammar)
• Genitivi (if he returned to Denerim and the Urn of Sacred Ashes was not tainted)
• Greagoir (if the PC sided with the mages)
• Isolde
• Jowan (if he was defended in the main hall in Redcliffe Castle, and is not dead) (funeral only?) (tranquil?)
• Kalah Brosca (if the Hero is the dwarf commoner)
• Kardol
• Keeper Marethari (if the Hero is a Dalish elf)
• The Lady of the Forest (if the werewolves were recruited)
• Lanaya (if the elves were recruited, and she is not angry with the PC for opening the chest behind her in the Dalish camp)
• Lily (if Jowan was defended in the main hall in Redcliffe Castle, and is not dead) ^{[confirmation needed]}
• Mardy (if the dwarf noble PC slept with her, either on her own, or with Teli)
• Ser Cauthrien
• Sighard (if Oswyn was rescued)
• Soris (if he was freed, or never imprisoned)
• Vartag (if Bhelen is the king of Orzammar)
• Zathrian
• Zerlinda (if she went to the surface with her child).

Some of the companions will also be accompanied by a group:

• Alistair is accompanied by nobles and admirers if hardened; if unhardened, lots of women will be there.
• Leliana is accompanied by a group of men if she is unhardened; if she is hardened, a team of Chantry people will be with her.
• If Oghren's personal quest was completed, he will be accompanied by a small group that includes Felsi.
• Wynne is accompanied by scholars and mages.
• Zevran is accompanied by a group of men if he is in a romance with a male Hero, and a group of women if he is in a romance with a female Hero. Otherwise, he is accompanied by a group of shady characters.

A crowd has gathered outside, hoping to see the Hero of Ferelden. Once you approach the doors at the far end of the chamber and tell the guard you're ready to go, the epilogue slideshow will begin, followed by the credits.

The epilogue slideshow Edit

Denerim Edit

Alistair and Anora married Edit

• Alistair hardened:

Hero is Chancellor

• Alistair unhardened:

Hero is Chancellor

• Loghain was executed at the Landsmeet

• Loghain was not executed at the Landsmeet

Bug! xbox360 If Alistair is to rule with Anora, but sacrifices himself to kill the Archdemon, the epilogue slides occur as if he was still alive.

Alistair sole ruler Edit

• Alistair hardened:

Hero is Chancellor

• Alistair unhardened

Hero is Chancellor

Hero marrying Alistair Edit

• No romance with Alistair

• Romance with Alistair

Anora sole ruler Edit

• If Loghain was executed at the Landsmeet

• If Loghain died making the final blow against the Archdemon

• Hero not marrying Anora

• Hero is Chancellor

• Hero marrying Anora

Urn of Sacred Ashes Edit

Brother Genitivi returns to Denerim Edit

A deal was made with Kolgrim

A deal was not made with Kolgrim

• High dragon is dead

• High dragon is not dead

Brother Genitivi doesn't return to Denerim Edit

A deal was made with Kolgrim

Tower of the Circle of Magi Edit

With templars Edit

Circle not given independence

Irving not killed

With mages Edit

Circle given independence

Elven Alienage Edit

Bann of the Alienage Edit

Shianni is not the bann

Shianni is the bann

Soris is the bann

Hero is the bann

Someone else is the bann

Bug! The slides for an elven bann are not displayed.

No bann of the Alienage Edit

Slave trade not stopped

Slave trade stopped

• Alistair is king

• Alistair is not king

Hero is City Elf Edit

Soris released from prison

If Soris never in prison

Redcliffe Edit

Redcliffe was abandoned Edit

Redcliffe was not abandoned Edit

Anora sole ruler

Anora not sole ruler

• Hero is not Chancellor

Connor is alive Edit

Made deal with demon

Bug! This slide does not appear if Arl Eamon remains in Denerim.

No deal made with demon

Bug! This slide does not appear if Arl Eamon remains in Denerim.

Connor is dead Edit

Bug! This slide does not appear if Arl Eamon remains in Denerim.

Bevin saved Edit

Kaitlyn's sword was returned to her

Kaitlyn was made rich in exchange for sword

Bug! This ending also plays out even if Kaitlyn was freely given money without the sword being discovered.

Bella runs tavern Edit

Bella went to Denerim Edit

Dalish encampment Edit

The elves were killed Edit

The elves were not killed Edit

Zathrian killed

• Dalish Hero asked for land

Zathrian not killed

• Dalish Hero asked for land

Bug! Whether Zathrian is killed or not, if the Dalish elves participated in the Battle of Denerim the game will erroneously show the land boon epilogue slide.

The curse was not ended Edit

The curse was ended Edit

Former werewolves not killed

Bug! This epilogue slide does not trigger.

Orzammar Edit

King Bhelen Edit

Hero asked for aid

King Harrowmont Edit

Branka is alive

Branka was killed

Hero asked for aid

Dwarven Hero dead Edit

Dwarf Noble

Dwarf Commoner

Dwarven Hero alive Edit

Brother Burkel was helped Edit

Dagna was helped Edit

Circle not given independence

Anvil of the Void Edit

Branka was killed Edit

Branka is alive Edit

King Bhelen

King Harrowmont

Morrigan Edit

The Warden did not perform Morrigan's ritual or sleep with her Edit

The Warden slept with Morrigan and the ritual was not performed Edit

Morrigan's ritual was performed Edit

Given ring by Morrigan Edit

Morrigan in love with Hero

Flemeth is alive Edit

Flemeth was killed Edit

Bug! This slide appears even if the Warden never battled Flemeth.

Hero and companions Edit

Hero died Edit

Loghain chosen over Alistair, Anora sole ruler

Anora not sole ruler

Hero not dwarven

Alistair

• Alistair Warm or better

Not in love

In love

• Alistair not Warm

Leliana

• Leliana Warm or better

Not in love

In love

• Not hardened

• Hardened

• Leliana not Warm

Loghain

Oghren

• Oghren Warm or better

Bug! This slide appears even if Oghren's Old Flame was not completed.

• Oghren not Warm

Shale

• Shale Friendly

• Shale Warm

Shale's personal quest was completed

Shale's personal quest was not completed

• Shale not Warm

Shale's personal quest was completed

Shale's personal quest was not completed

Sten

• Sten Warm or better

• Sten not Warm

Wynne

• Wynne Warm or better

• Wynne not Warm

Zevran

• Zevran Warm or better

Not in love

In love

• Zevran not Warm

Hero lives and Anora sole ruler Edit

Alistair exiled

Hero in love with Alistair

• Going back to Grey Wardens

• Staying in Denerim

• Leaving Denerim

Hero in love with Leliana

• Going back to Grey Wardens

• Staying in Denerim

• Leaving Denerim

Hero in love with Zevran

• Going back to Grey Wardens

• Staying in Denerim

• Leaving Denerim

Bug! This slide defaults to the version for a female Hero.

Hero in love with no one

• Returning to Grey Wardens

Ritual performed

Ritual not performed

• Staying in Denerim

• Leaving Denerim

Always Edit

Hero died

Alistair or Loghain died

Hero lives

Congratulations! You have completed Dragon Age: Origins!

Trivia Edit

• It has been revealed that the Chantry refuses to accommodate Ferelden's ruler if they grant the Circle autonomy.^[1]
• If spoken to after the initial dialogue, Sten will say, "Where is the cake? I was told there would be cake. The cake is a lie." This is a reference to Portal.
• The song This is War by Thirty Seconds to Mars plays during the credits. This was the world debut of the song.
• The epilogues in Dragon Age: Origins were written by David Gaider.^[2]

References Edit

1. ↑ David Gaider. "Might the Magi Boon of DA:O play a role in DA2 or continue to be ignored?" . The BioWare Forum.
2. ↑ David Gaider Twitter