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Do you already have concepts for your PC in DA3? What purpose do you have for him/her? My concept is a rogue and a shadow, master of stealth attacks, tricks, traps and 2 swords. His goal will be peace be cripling both sides of mage and templar war. He won't tolerate bandits and warmongery and he'll be open minded enough to respect Dalish and qunari, despite being human he won't be indiffernt towards suffering of elves. 78.8.12.234 (talk) 20:17, November 22, 2012 (UTC)Just call me Dalish fan. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Mage male if possible arcane warrior and battle mage. Purpose destroy all tyrants and slavers so templars and some tevinter assholes will die so my character like previous will be chaotic good.Somtimes he will be asshole and sarcastic but he will have a good heart.As chaotic good he does not pay much attention to the race only to the acts.AND HE MUST FIND OWN SPACE HAMSTER!

Pretty sure that your character will only be able to choose one specialization. But my info might be outdated. TheodoricEichen (talk) 02:52, November 14, 2012 (UTC)

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I do not have many concepts of my Inquisitor, because we have no knowledge about the organization as of yet. -Algol- (talk) 23:40, November 5, 2012 (UTC)

Actually, we do. http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/Inquisition --Vampire Damian (talk) 09:26, November 8, 2012 (UTC)

I plan on importing my Human Noble Warrior, and my Mage Hawke. My Cousland was a good little andrastian siding with Templars and preserving the ashes, but also fair and understanding like when seeking compromise between Zarthrien and the Lady. My Warden never wanted power, but it was thrust upon him, and he did not shy away. He was loyal to a point, and listened to all sides before passing judgement. My Hawke on the other hand was a blood mage, direct and fighting for Mage freedom at every turn. He Craved power and was uncompromising, he would stop at nothing to get what he wanted. fiercely loyal to family and friends, but judged on first impressions... Now, my Inquisitor will be a rogue, that much I am sure of. as far as a personality goes he will mostly be a "Han Solo" type, not much for causes but for the right price his blades are yours. if fate draws him to greatness, so be it. he doesn't want it... but he wouldn't run from his destiny. loving jokes and drinks more than my serious Hawke and Warden did, but still a force to be reconed with. lets hope I get the chance to play a guy like that. Lord Aeducan (talk) 02:57, November 6, 2012 (UTC)

"I plan on importing my Human Noble Warrior, and my Mage Hawke" - BW announced, that they are abandoning the file transfer system. We do not know, how the choices made in previous games will be implemented (if they will be implemented at all), so I wouldn't start planning. -Algol- (talk) 03:12, November 6, 2012 (UTC)

You think there will be no connection? it was said they are looking into other ways to import, rather than a file transfer system right? I assumed that it meant we will still be able to import. granted I do not know what bioware plans. but why not plan my inquisitor? even if the connection to previous games is loose, I still know what my characters were like. Lord Aeducan (talk) 03:28, November 6, 2012 (UTC)

Let's just say I'm extremely cautious about anything BW says and plans now. They have proven themselves to be very good at making promises, but very bad at keeping them. I, for instance, do not plan, but rather humbly hope to see my characters' decisions and personal traits at least in some capacity. -Algol- (talk) 04:00, November 6, 2012 (UTC)

Algol and Lord Aeducan, you're out of topic, it's not about importingWarden and Hawke, its about the 3rd protagonist, the Inquisitor. DA2 gave only main problem to DA3 - mage templar war no matter what Hawke did, the end. Just call me Dalish fan.

Is it off topic? For the record, the personality of my Inquisitor will be influenced by certain choices my previous protagonists (mainly the Warden) made. If the game will not account for them (and as for now we can't even say if it will), thus making the whole gameworld inconsistent, I'm done with role-playing in DA, as I will not be able to take the in-game events seriously. In this case, my Inquisitor will be just killing shit for the lulz, pretty much like real-world inquisitors. -Algol- (talk) 16:31, November 6, 2012 (UTC)

You always know what to say Algol <3 --Darien Tabris (talk) 17:42, November 6, 2012 (UTC)

Rogue, dual wield daggers, assassin specialisation, as per usual. As for moral choices, thing I would do, also as per usual. Being an Inquisitor kinda sucks though, as it basically means I start already on the side of the Templars.--R0B45 (talk) 12:43, November 6, 2012 (UTC)

Fortunately for you, the Seekers of Truth's main job is supposed to be to take down templars who become too power-hungry, much like templars are supposed to watch mages. Or at least, that was my interpretation of their role, before reading Asunder. But then again, I'm not sure that the main character of DA3 will necessarily be a Seeker. (If we're calling him an Inquisitor, maybe it'll be the ancient order (pre-joining with the Chantry) that will rise up against all the other factions again?)TheodoricEichen (talk) 03:00, November 14, 2012 (UTC)

My warden was a diplomatic dwarven warrior trying to find the best solution, my Hawke was a sarcastic rogue so my inquisitor is going to be a blood mage who believes the ends justify the means and will kill anyone if required --Halisme (talk) 16:29, November 6, 2012 (UTC)

I like the way you think. TheodoricEichen (talk) 03:04, November 14, 2012 (UTC)

I prefer a good edge-walker: diplomatic and fair minded, but not afraid to tap into darker powers for the right reasons. If having two specializations are still allowed: spirit healer and blood mage for the first playthrough.--KCMueller (talk) 16:44, November 6, 2012 (UTC)

My Inquisitor will be a Warrior or a Mage, 'cause my Warden was a Rogue and I have a Hawke Mage and Warrior. I'm not quite sure wich I'll choose, but He will probably side with the mages (since I'm totally anti-chantry). --Darien Tabris (talk) 17:42, November 6, 2012 (UTC)

A female mage. A bloodmage of course. She will slaughter anyone who makes innocents suffer, and punish anyone who deserves it. Threats, torture, killing, everything to make the world rid of scum. She will be on the side of the mages, but will slay anyone who is evil, regardless of alliances. 87.97.116.224 (talk) 18:24, November 6, 2012 (UTC)

Just picturing all the blood flowing makes my heart so aflutter... TheodoricEichen (talk) 03:04, November 14, 2012 (UTC)

Uhh, isnt that a kind of odd thing to say, since treats, torture killing, and slaughtering people makes her just as bad as she is, AND reinforces the stereotype that all blood mages are EVIL - unsigned

No, it's defending good people from bad people. That kind of flawed logic is exactly what gets kids suspended from school for fighting back against a bully. --Vampire Damian (talk) 23:03, November 8, 2012 (UTC)

I seriously hope that given what we know about the Inquisition, that we don't get stuck playing as some douchebag Inquisitor (Seeker/Templar) because if that is our only option, I won't even bother buying the game. I would again be a blood mage attempting to end the tyranny of the Chantry and destroy the Inquisitors. After that (if I can) I'd start working on destroying the Qun, ending slavery in the Imperium, destroying the dwarven caste system and getting the elves more of their own land.--Vampire Damian (talk) 09:39, November 8, 2012 (UTC)

((OFF TOPIC)) Normally your posts are so anti-establishment, I personally can barely follow your logic. but I think I get it now, you want to destroy the political powers everywhere. except the Dalish and Mages? who would be in power with the other races/peoples? Elected officials? Do mages just rule everything? or does the plan so far stop at destroying religions? I am not sure how this will be read I usually come off as stand-offish and a know-it-all, but I honestly want to know. Lord Aeducan (talk) 15:13, November 8, 2012 (UTC)

I want freedom for all races, mage or not and freedom from religious oppression. I think the most important aspect of freedom is learning how to control yourself and religion and politics usually ends up being more about letting someone else control you. If the Chantry can exist without attempting to control politics and mages, then I am fine with that. However the Chantry seems to think compromise means that their opposition surrenders completely. The Qunari are at least honest about how they will not accept compromise. If they could treat mages fairly and weren't trying to brainwash everyone, then I doubt they would be a problem.

The Inquisitors (seekers/templars) exist for 2 purposes: to imprison, Tranquilize or kill mages and to imprison or kill heretics. They sometimes claim to defend against demons but they seem to be almost useless against them from what I've seen. They also drink lyrium (if they were dwarves, they would probably be considered Profane) which eventually leads to madness. They are just about as bad as the Tevinter slavers, only in slightly different ways. Both Chantries (Andrastian and Imperial) and the Qun demand that you submit to their will or they will attempt to kill you, which sounds the same as demons to me.

My only real problem with the dwarven caste system is the treatment of the casteless. The Dalish and the mages get wrongly persecuted more than any other group in Thedas that I've seen. If I could fix things to my liking in Thedas, politicians would be elected and they would have to meet certain qualifications to be considered. They would be public servants, not rulers. If the races and mages/non-mages didn't want to live with other races or mages/non-mages, they wouldn't have to. There would be places that would be open to all and others more isolated for those that preferred their own kind for whatever reason.

Alot of them don't seem to be able to peacefully co-exist near each other but maybe they could away from each other. The settlements could agree to leave each other alone entirely (not help each other or attack each other) or they could work out some trade agreements or something. A non-settlement specific military organization (like the Wardens) could keep settlements from attacking each other. Mages born in non-mage settlements would have to move to a mage settlement or a settlement for mages and non-mages. The politicians would pay for transportation and aid in negotiating details. --Vampire Damian (talk) 23:03, November 8, 2012 (UTC)

thanks for the answer. I see where you are coming from much better now. My only question now is, would you try to change the Templar order or the Chantry, or is it better to just end them? as a real life non-mage I think it would be scary as hell to be around mages, all that power with little discipline required... There would have to be as many bad apples in that bunch as in any real world group. and I couldn't just trust that the bad apples would mind themselves. I still believe Templars are needed, but I could never abide by slavery... wrongful imprisonment maybe... but even then I cringe. Separating all races and mages from non-mages sounds a little extreme, but I can see the sense. I think maybe I will play my Inquisitor more in line with my own opinions instead of playing a character. working for a solution won't be easy... but nothing worth doing ever is. Lord Aeducan (talk) 23:52, November 8, 2012 (UTC)

I don't think the Chantry or the templars would accept change. Chantry officials are untrustworthy and templars are often brain damaged, so I think Thedas would be better off without them. Most mages know how magic works far better than any non-mage, so I think responsible mages would be the best people to handle irresponsible mages. To quote the original Spider-Man movie, With great power comes great responsibility. I often compare good mages/evil mages to superheroes/supervillains. For example, DA2 was somewhat similar to inFamous 2 in some ways. I would look for a way to strip or bind a mages power if they didn't want to accept responsibility for them (while not going as far as the Rite of Tranquility) and also more methods to separate a demon from it's host. If they abuse their powers, then punishment would vary based on how they abused them.

I think magic is both a gift and a curse. Their power attracts demons but it also gives them the best tools to fight demons. I think demons and Veil tears would be best dealt with by specially trained spirit mages since they have the strongest connection to the Fade. Dealing with benevolent spirits would have to be done carefully. Dealing with demons would be forbidden. Blood magic would be carefully monitored and forbidden in most non-combat situations. Punishments for misuse of magic or dealing with demons would vary depending on circumstances but usually result in power-binding (temporary or permanent) and in extreme cases, death. All mages would need to be taught how to control their powers and how to combat demons. With responsible use of magic, a mage settlement would more resemble Elvhenan than the Imperium. Mages can create just as easily as they can destroy. I would also encourage educating non-mages on magic since I think much of their fear originates from a lack of knowledge/understanding on the subject. Fear and ignorance are probably 2 of the biggest reasons well-meaning people end up causing problems in just about any scenario. --Vampire Damian (talk) 01:14, November 9, 2012 (UTC)

There have been a great number of posts since i wrote the bloodmage vigilantee. I don't see how killing and/or punishing bad people would make her EVIL... Anyway, You've made quite the interesting discussion here. 82.131.225.140 (talk) 20:34, November 9, 2012 (UTC)

My first Inquisitor will be a female warrior. Imported from a rouge hawke and a mage amell. Sword and Shield, Shes is fierce, independent, tomboyish, and a born leader. Her one rule is "No looking back, no regrets".

My second Inquisitor will be a male rouge with archery skills. Imported from a mage hawke and a mage amell. He is fun loving, a duelist and loves learning new knowledge. His one rule is "Put your money where your mouth is" --♪♬♩♫ Nolita Fairytale ♬♩♫♪ (talk) 22:28, November 9, 2012 (UTC)

My Inquisitor is going to be a Dwarf with a leather jacket and a troubled past. He's a reluctant leader who seems like a jerk, but has a heart of gold once you actually take the time to get to know him. He has a myriad of rules, but his most important is "Don't run with scissors" Cherub Foxy (talk) 00:02, November 27, 2012 (UTC)Cherub Foxy

My first one is gon' be a male rogue, following male rogue Cousland and a male rogue Hawke. He will have a Duncan beard, be sarcastically diplomatic and violent with those who deserve it. He will romance a woman if she is not a whore or a blood mage. Henio0 (talk) 10:42, November 10, 2012 (UTC)

I know what you mean, I made my first homosexual protagonist in DA2 just because I could never truly romance Merrill, she is stupid and refuted facts based on what a demon told her.(and mostly she seemed like a child) And I didn't like Isabela she was trying to sleep with everybody, my Hawke wasn't into "open" relationships. (and she was even more childish than Merill... the child) What do you think romances will be in DA3? for some reason I haven't even thought about it. Lord Aeducan (talk) 14:27, November 10, 2012 (UTC)

From my understanding (correct me if I am wrong), Inquisitors were independent mage hunters and after some time they agreed to submit to chantry creating the Nevarran Accord and thus the seekers, the templars, and the circle of magi was created. So my question is how can a mage be Inquisitor. King Warden (talk)

I already wrote it in this thread, but for now we know nothing about the organization as of yet. And by that I mean we know nothing about the specifics of the Inquisition in Dragon Age 3. Bioware might as well retcon the shit out of previously established facts, they're good at it. Or they might as well not give a damn about it, and simply say, that mages/elves/mabari can be part of the Inquisition, forget the inconsistency.

Remember Cerberus? Mass Effect 1 and 3 directly contradict Mass Effect 2 and "Evolution" comic regarding the origins of the organization, but Bioware didn't even bother to clarify all this. Artistic f*cking integrity. -Algol- (talk) 22:51, November 10, 2012 (UTC)

With possibilities of diplomacy as options instead of fight, goal of my Inquisitor seem real to realise, meaning peace between mages and templars to end their war. Geth and Quarians in ME looked impossible to coexist, but possibility of peace was available, I believe such peace is possible to achive, even if it's hard and complex. 78.8.12.234 (talk) 20:17, November 22, 2012 (UTC)

How do you see peace being possible here? --Vampire Damian (talk) 09:05, November 24, 2012 (UTC)

I see a way: Bioware comes up with a sudden plot twist:) -Algol- (talk) 11:40, November 24, 2012 (UTC)

Aside from my current idea about an elven anti-mage who sides with templars and the Chantry against mages, my other idea is a human or possibly dwarf rogue who is a Legionnaire Scout and a Seeker. This rogue is obviously highly resistant to magic, and also very cunning, which causes mage and templar alike to dislike/envy him. If DA3 does not allow for anti-mage, then I will go this route. Believe it! (talk) 17:57, November 23, 2012 (UTC)

I highly doubt that the game wouldn't allow that, Believe-errr, man, I would personally be pissed if that were to be the case, even if I would never be ant-mage in my main playthrough. It would be highly hypocritical of Bioware not to allow you pick sides in the conflict. On-topic: I would either be a very diplomatic pro-mage sort of guy, or a bit ruthless neutral, only caring to end the conflict as quickly as possible, either way.--Agent047 (talk) 19:03, November 23, 2012 (UTC)

Sounds like your elf hates his culture/has Stockholm Syndrome or something. And your dwarf would be Profane. --Vampire Damian (talk) 09:05, November 24, 2012 (UTC)

Yep. Anti-mage elf is only surpassed by a pacifist Berserker. -Algol- (talk) 10:57, November 24, 2012 (UTC)

I have played this elf out somewhat in Origins. She's female, is a die-hard Andrastian, and a Loyalist. She sees the elves as weak-minded and the Dalish as heathens. She believes magic should be well regulated. She hopes to be sent out on mage hunts with the templars to capture or kill maleficarum. Believe it! (talk) 16:54, November 24, 2012 (UTC)

Slight correction then. Your elf does hate her culture and does have Stockholm Syndrome. Sounds like she would love Fenris. --Vampire Damian (talk) 17:03, November 24, 2012 (UTC)

No Stockholm Syndrome with her. She loves her life and believes that the Chantry saved her and gave her meaning and purpose. She genuinely loves the Chantry and believes the Maker is the world's one and only truth. She sees the Chant of Light as the one and only path to the Maker. She thinks the circles are necessary and respects the templars in their selfless duties. She has been treated well by the circle and templars all her life. She believes hatred against the Chantry, templars, and humans, is unfounded. Believe it! (talk) 20:19, November 24, 2012 (UTC)

Believe, you aren't actually serious, are you? Because if you're not, nice trolling man XD -Algol- (talk) 22:17, November 24, 2012 (UTC)

No Believe it! You don't understand! This is a roleplaying game. The character you created can't think and behave how you want them to. That's just stupid! Your character clearly has a mental illness or you must be trolling! NO, just NO! Your elf is mad... yes, that's right... she's mad! And if you are just trolling then that’s not very nice, is it? (DDragonfly1990 (talk) 01:11, November 25, 2012 (UTC))

Hmm, sounds like some are asking me to PROVE IT! I'll make a character bio about her when I get the time.Believe it! (talk) 21:29, November 26, 2012 (UTC)

I think the inquisitors will look similar to character shown on 6th picture on that page [[1]].78.8.14.106 (talk) 22:24, March 31, 2013 (UTC)

I plan on creating a human mage for my first playthrough. He'd be the type that is sarcastic and snarky, liking to make fun of people who take themselves too seriously. Extremists would piss him off as well as self-righteousness from anyone. Much like my Hawke, he'd try to find the humor in any situation.

That said, he'd criticize the Chantry's actions where he believes them to be in the wrong, but still be a devout Andrastian and reform the Chantry if necessary. If the Divine is anything like she is in Asunder, I think they'd get along well. He sees anti-Chantry extremists as dangerous as Templars who want to slay or tranquilize every single mage.

He'd definitely have contempt for Anders' actions, though he'd understand and feel sorry for him, but he won't let him hurt anymore people. Fenris would just piss him off and he'd have fun trolling him. (This is assuming he ever meets the two).

As for romance options, he'd probably be a monogamous character and stick with the woman he falls in love with.(almostinsane (talk) 17:40, April 1, 2013 (UTC))

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If my Warden and Hawke are anything to go by, it will be a female mage with a thing for Chantry boys (damn you Sebastian, and your accent).

I probably won't deviate much in my main game; female, mage, someone who believes in the Maker and Andraste, but is suspicious of the Chantry and really any organisation bigger than her own party. And irreverent.

And probably really, really, sarcastic. I've described her as Anders-light; all the belief that everyone should be free, not much in the way of trying to start a war. While I'm pro-mage, I've always had a lot of sympathy for Templars, ever since the first game. When you find out that some are basically forced into the life (Alistair), become addled by the lyrium, and there some to be many who think they can watch over mages without becoming imperialistic douches, I find that many may be just as trapped as the mages themselves. Landers Edge (talk) 04:46, April 2, 2013 (UTC)

Probably because they are mages themselves :) As Alistair tells in DA:O, Templars are basically mages in denial. -Algol- (talk) 15:29, April 2, 2013 (UTC)

Which would be one hell of a potential implication for DA3. :P Landers Edge (talk) 15:48, April 2, 2013 (UTC)

Yeah, I guess someone needs to spread awareness of that interesting fact. Might as well be the Inquisitor:) -Algol- (talk) 15:50, April 2, 2013 (UTC)

Mine would be a mage who decides what to do at that point despite past choices, very moral to herself. In no way a chantry fanatic nor a hater. An arcan warrior if possible otherwise a spirt healer. Hates thoses who have the power to do good and fail to do so. Call me Dark Wolf.

Dark Wolf. It's good you have your own alias, but please putt 4 tilda marks before you put your alias. 78.8.130.79 (talk) 17:46, April 2, 2013 (UTC) Just call me Dalish fan.

Lol. Now that's one epitome of the pot calling the kettle black XD -Algol- (talk) 19:03, April 2, 2013 (UTC)

I had a HN Warrior Warden that was honorable, but wasn't soft and did what was necessary when it counted (crowned Bhelen, killed Connor, and recruited Loghain). He spared the Fereldan Circle, lifted Zathrian's curse, defended Red Cliffe from the undead, and had Alistair and Anora share power. The only questionable thing he did was unleash his and Morrigan's godly love child on Thedas. Apostate Hawke toppled the Templars in Kirkwall and instigated open war with the Qunari despite being named Basilit-an.

My Inquisitor, if that's indeed what's we are in DA ]|[, will be an Assassin doing everything in his power to uphold the status quo. I want to make him like the Operative from Serenity. A "monster trying to make a better world." - Soulofshezarr

I think that my first Inquisitor is going to be a female mage who is strong, determined and a firm, but honorable leader.. but also a bloodmage and to dabble in the forbidden arts and make deals with demons if it is for the greater good.--AbovexReality (talk) 17:21, April 4, 2013 (UTC)