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The first '''Inquisition''' was a [[Groups|group]] of people who, following the [[First Blight]], rose up to defend [[Thedas]] from the dangers of magic and heretics. The Inquisition later allied with the [[Chantry]], abandoning its original name and splitting itself into the [[Seekers of Truth]] and the [[Templar Order]].<ref name="Thedas UK">Thedas UK (January 14, 2012). [http://swooping-is-bad.livejournal.com/1286233.html "David Gaider Interview"]. Retrieved September 17, 2012.</ref> |
The first '''Inquisition''' was a [[Groups|group]] of people who, following the [[First Blight]], rose up to defend [[Thedas]] from the dangers of magic and heretics. The Inquisition later allied with the [[Chantry]], abandoning its original name and splitting itself into the [[Seekers of Truth]] and the [[Templar Order]].<ref name="Thedas UK">Thedas UK (January 14, 2012). [http://swooping-is-bad.livejournal.com/1286233.html "David Gaider Interview"]. Retrieved September 17, 2012.</ref> |
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== The Inquisition of Old == |
== The Inquisition of Old == |
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- See Dragon Age: Inquisition for information on the game with the same name.
“Into darkness, unafraid.” ―Old Inquisition motto[1]
The first Inquisition was a group of people who, following the First Blight, rose up to defend Thedas from the dangers of magic and heretics. The Inquisition later allied with the Chantry, abandoning its original name and splitting itself into the Seekers of Truth and the Templar Order.[10]
In 9:41 Dragon, the Inquisition is reformed, following the cataclysmic event called The Breach.
The Inquisition of Old
In the years before the founding of the Chantry and the start of the Divine Age, Thedas was plunged into chaos. The First Blight had ended, the Imperium had broken apart following Andraste's March, and despite the spread of the Maker's teachings, blood mages and Old Gods cults were widespread.[10] The Inquisition was formed around -100 Ancient[11] with the goal of protecting the people from the "tyranny of magic" in whatever form it might take; blood mages, abominations, cultists or heretics.[12] A loose association of Andrastian hard-liners, the group combed the land in search of these "threats" and some say theirs was a reign of terror.[13] Others say they were cast in a negative light by history because their investigations and even application of justice, protecting both mages and common people impartially, crossed too many powerful groups. In these accounts it is suggested that the group was already known as the Seekers of Truth and that the "Inquisition" moniker was perhaps pejorative.[14]
In 1:20 Divine, the newly founded Chantry found common cause with the Inquisition and they signed the Nevarran Accord.[15] As part of the agreement, the Inquisition became the new martial arm of the Chantry, the Templar Order, and its senior members became known as the Seekers of Truth. Another result was the creation of the Circle of Magi,[15] with the Templars serving as overseers for the Circle.
The last leader of the original Inquisition, Ameridan, went missing after the organisation's dissolution. It is said he left to hunt a powerful dragon or to not overshadow the newly created Templar Order.
The Modern Inquisition
“As of this moment, I declare the Inquisition reborn. ” ―Cassandra Pentaghast
The modern Inquisition, in a fledgling state, begins with the interrogation of Varric Tethras by Seeker Cassandra Pentaghast. [16] The Inquisition's reconstruction is, in fact, a back-up plan by Divine Justinia V in case of a calamity within the Chantry or if her attempt to restore peace between mages and templars failed.[17] Justinia hoped that with enough support, the Inquisition could challenge the very tenets of the Chantry to enforce rights for mages. The Divine's servants searched for a worthy candidate to lead the Inquisition, such as The Hero of Ferelden or Hawke, but they both had disappeared.
Following the massive explosion that killed the Divine and the Conclave, Thedas falls into chaos as the Breach threatens to consume the world. The late Divine's writ was invoked by her Hands, Cassandra Pentaghast and Leliana, declaring the Inquisition reborn and independent of Chantry authority. However, the Chantry has denounced the Inquisition, calling them heretics for harbouring the Inquisitor, who had been labeled the Herald of Andraste by witnesses from the failed conclave at the Temple of Sacred Ashes, when they were seemingly led out of the Fade by the prophet herself.
After either allying with or conscripting the mage rebels or templars, the Inquisitor manages to seal the Breach. But the celebrations are cut short, as Haven comes under attack by Corypheus. The Inquisitor distracts him long enough for the village to be evacuated before causing an avalanche to bury his army and the village. When the Inquisitor reunites with the Inquisition, the Herald leads them to Skyhold, where the Inquisitor is formally declared their leader.
The Inquisition later leads a siege of Adamant Fortress to stop Venatori magister Livius Erimond from binding Grey Warden mages to Corypheus, enabling the darkspawn to control an army of demons. In the aftermath, the Inquisitor can either ally with the surviving Wardens or banish them from Orlais.
After the resolution of the War of the Lions, Orlais formally allies with the Inquisition and they march on the Arbor Wilds to purge the remainder of Corypheus' army. Unfortunately, Corypheus returns to the Temple of Sacred Ashes to reopen the Breach, forcing the Inquisitor to engage him without the support of the army.
With Corypheus' defeat, the Inquisition achieves renown throughout southern Thedas and the balance of power across Thedas is drastically changed, perhaps permanently.
Members of the Modern Inquisition
Leadership
- See also: War table and Inquisition perks
- The Inquisitor — The leader of the modern Inquisition and the player-controlled protagonist of Dragon Age: Inquisition.
- Cullen Rutherford — Former Templar and commander of the Inquisition's Forces.
- Josephine Montilyet — Ambassador in charge of maintaining the Inquisition's Connections.
- Leliana — Former bard and spymaster in charge of collecting the Inquisition's Secrets, in addition to being co-founder of the Inquisition, officially addressed as a seneschal. Also formerly the Left Hand of the Divine.
- Cassandra Pentaghast, a companion, co-founder of the Inquisition and one of the Seekers of Truth (also formerly the Right Hand of the Divine)
Notable members
- Apothecary Adan
- Officer Charter
- Arcanist Dagna
- Baron Edouard Desjardins
- Lieutenant Lace Harding - lead scout
- Bard Maryden Halewell
- Researcher Minaeve
Inquisition Irregulars
- Argent, an Orlesian Assassin
- Belinda Darrow, a Templar
- Cillian, a Dalish Arcane Warrior
- Hall, an agent
- Isabela, a notorious pirate Admiral of the Raiders of the Waking Sea
- Katari, a Tal-Vashoth mercenary
- Korbin, a Legionairre of the Dead
- Luka, a former Carta thug
- Neria, a Dalish First and emissary
- Rion, a rebel Circle mage
- Sidony, a Nevarra Apostate
- Amund, an Avvar Sky-Watcher
- Solas, a companion and elven apostate
- Tamar, a survivor of the Disciples of Andraste
- Thornton, an agent
- Varric Tethras, a companion and a deshyr of the Dwarven Merchants' Guild
- Zither, a former Circle mage who used his magic to became a popular bard in Orlais
Recruitable members
- See also: Agents
- Blackwall, a companion and a Grey Warden
- Cole, a companion and (before coming to Thedas) a Spirit of Compassion
- Dorian Pavus, a companion and Altus mage of the Tevinter Imperium
- Iron Bull, a companion and company head of the Bull's Chargers
- Sera, a companion and a ranking member of the Friends of Red Jenny
- Vivienne, a companion and First Enchanter of Montsimmard
Heraldry
Constellation: Visus, known as "the Watchful Eye", was originally a symbol of the Lady of the Skies. In Andraste's time it came to be associated with the Maker, and a sword was added after her death. The early Inquisition took Visus as their symbol. After the establishment of the Nevarran Accord the Inquisition divided into the Templar Order and the Seekers of Truth. This is reflected in their heraldries, as the Inquisition's sigil was split in two: the Blade of Mercy became the Templars' icon, while the all-seeing eye became the crest of the Seekers of Truth.
Trivia
- In The Sims 3 University Life there are various mobile phone skins, one called "Age of Dragon" which has an Inquisition theme.[18]
See also
Codex entry: The Seekers of Truth
Codex entry: The History of the Chantry: Chapter 4
Codex entry: The First Inquisition
Codex entry: Constellation: Visus
Gallery
References
- ↑ Party banter between Cassandra and Sera
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ [2]
- ↑ Dragon Age: Inquisition Developer Interview with BioWare's Cameron Lee - AusGamers.com 23rd April, 2014
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Dragon Age: Inquisition on Twitch
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- ↑ From Bioware Twitch Stream, 25 October 2014. http://youtu.be/bKSxPWkGFMw?t=6m28s
- ↑ Rosselin.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 PC Gamer Magazine: Issue 246, pp 24-25
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Thedas UK (January 14, 2012). "David Gaider Interview". Retrieved September 17, 2012.
- ↑ Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 1, p. 50
- ↑ "On Templars, Raiders, City Guards and The Coterie". Official BioWare blog. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
- ↑ Codex entry: The Seekers of Truth
- ↑ Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 1, p. 106
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Gaider, D. Dragon Age: Asunder. Epilogue. p. 412.
- ↑ Varric Character Profile.
- ↑ AusGamers Interview with Cameron Lee.
- ↑ See caption from The Sims 3 University Life.
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