Sera/Approval

Inquisition companions

Note: See the Approval (Inquisition) page for an explanation on point values

Sera's Disposition

The player can tell generally how Sera 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 (-30 to -75):

Sera will greet the Inquisitor with "Piss up a rope." or "Frigging what? or "What, then?"

Sera will bid the Inquisitor farewell with "Go on."

Cold (-5 to -29):

Sera will greet the Inquisitor with "Uh-huh?" or "Well, you're here." or "Something you want?"

Sera will bid the Inquisitor farewell with "Go on."

Neutral (-5 to 34):

Sera will greet the Inquisitor in one of the following ways:

• "Sitting and waiting. Great, yeah?"
• "Her Gracious Ladybits." (female Inquisitor only)
• "Ser Lordybloomers." (male Inquisitor only)
• "Your wish is something something."
• Hey, it's you again.

Sera will bid the Inquisitor farewell with "Go on."

Warm/Friendly (35 to 125):

Sera may use one of the "Neutral" set of greetings, but is more likely to use one of the following:

• "Can't wait, what's on?"
• "Back, yeah? Always good."
• "Love seeing you, yeah?"
• "There's you, yes?"

Sera will bid the Inquisitor farewell with "Go on."

Cutscenes

I thought it'd be bigger.

Haven only, first attempt to speak to her...

Another reason the templars and mages need to be sat down.

No approval changes

They're too busy to look up where the real questions are.

• We'll help them all see.
• You think it should be easy. (changes next line & romance option) - Slightly Approves
• What questions are those?

Sound good to you, all touched Lady Herald? / I think I'll like you, Lady Herald. Maybe you are a little touched, yeah?

• (Romance) You staying sounds very good. / I think I'll like you too. - Slightly Approves
• We'll succeed. We have to. - Slightly Approves
• Sounds good to me. - Slightly Approves
• I only care about stopping it. - Slightly Approves

What'd I step in?

Available immediately upon reaching Skyhold

Andraste, what'd I step in?

• I didn't expect it either.
• Andraste? Not an elven god? (Elf only) - Slightly Disapproves
• If she answers, let me know.
• You knew this'd be strange.

Varies depending on previous choice, but next choices are always the same.

No approval changes

It's too far, innit? I just want to plug the skyhole rubbish so I can go play. (will be different if she was flirted with at some point)

Q Do you believe or not?

• (Romance) Thanks for the "pretty" part. (only shows up if she was flirted with at some point)
• I need hope, not selfishness. - Slightly Disapproves
• Pick whatever cause you want.
• I need doubters like you. - Slightly Approves

Varies depending on previous choice, but next choices are always the same

• (Romance) I hope there's more you want. - Slightly Approves
• Faith may decide much of this.
• Just follow orders, crazy.
• That almost makes sense.

Pranks

Skyhold, requires +35
Sera's tarot card changes to its alternate after this scene

I'm thinking pranks. Set a few up. Knock a few down. You in or not?

No approval changes

Pissed off and fired up is better than dreary bleary. Come on!

• (Romance) Time with you sounds like fun. - Slightly Approves
• No, grow up. (end) - Disapproves
• Yes, I'm in. - Slightly Approves
• You go ahead without me. (end)

What, the desk? Oh yes! Center of the empire and all that. What to do, what to do...

• Great, so what do we do? - Slightly Approves
• I won't diminish my general. - Slightly Disapproves

What, just the door? Where she greets every important idiot! Yes!

• All right, what do we do? - Slightly Approves
• I can't mock my diplomat. - Slightly Disapproves

Solas: Who is up there?

• Run! - Slightly Approves
• It's the Inquisitor and Sera. - Slightly Disapproves

Sera's next line of dialogue and the choices on the wheel both vary based on whether you carried out at least one of the pranks above.

• I should appear respectable.
• Anything to keep us inspired. (appears only if you did at least one of the three pranks) - Slightly Approves
• It's just not me. (appears only if you did NOT do any of the pranks)
• You don't make a lot of sense.

Ugh, that place.

Skyhold, after Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts...

And Coryphefuss, right in the dangle-bag!

No approval changes

Ugh, that place. Should have just thrown in some bees and slammed the doors.

• We made important decisions.
• Earwigs. That'd stop a ball. - Slightly Approves
• That wouldn't have helped.

That and Briala being an idiot. The whole thing would've gone different if that little piss-up wasn't in the middle.

• It's not that simple. - Disapproves
• The empress was right. / But Briala is in charge now. / Gaspard put an end to that. - Disapproves
• Their mistakes made it worse. - Approves

After Here Lies the Abyss

Heard what went on in that Fade thing. What you think went on. Can't even start to believe that business.

• A difficult time for everyone. - Slightly Approves
• Seeing is believing. - Slightly Disapproves
• All I know is we lost people. - Slightly Approves

They're the good thing that means a bad thing is about to happen. Like in Denerim, when the Blight ended.

• What do you remember? - Approves
• That's called planning ahead. - Slightly Disapproves
• I only care if they're useful. - Slightly Approves

After What Pride Had Wrought

I mean, it just makes sense, right?

• You're insulting our heritage! - Disapproves
• But what if even some is true? - Slightly Disapproves
• I believe it was all true. - Slightly Disapproves
• I agree it was all lies. - Greatly Approves

(If didn't choose "I agree it was all lies."...)

You're the frigging Herald of Andraste! Every time you open your mouth, you'll sound like an idiot.

• But it's important. - Greatly Disapproves
• I've said I'm not her Herald.
• It wouldn't be the first time. - Approves
• That hasn't stopped you. - Approves

[Investigate.]

Tell me about your background

If the Herald has flirted with Sera at any point in the game, Sera Slightly Approves the next time this branch is selected.

• Who trained you?

No approval changes

• Where are you from? (Codex Updated: Sera)

• No ties worth mentioning?
• I can make evasive jokes, too.
• Don't keep secrets. - Slightly Disapproves

• It's nice knowing other elves. (elf only) - Slightly Disapproves

No approval changes

• You're different for an elf. (non-elf only)

No approval changes

Tell me about your "friends."

After The Verchiel March is completed, this branch will be listed as "Is your group still active?" Q1 & Q2 will be removed if not asked previously.

Q1 What does your group do?

• You pretend that's moral? - Slightly Disapproves
• Good to know.
• So you're also killers?

Q2 I expected people from you.

First set of choices have no approval changes

Free payday. And free blame, right? But, whatever. (varies depending on previous choice, but next choices are always the same)

• Well, as long as it works. - Slightly Approves
• I still don't get it. - Slightly Disapproves
• Sounds like a con. - Slightly Disapproves

Q3 Was there ever a "Red Jenny?"

No approval changes

available after the Pranks scene...

Q4 Do your pranks achieve much?

It's inspiring. Even if it sometimes goes tits up and they take a hit back. You know, like Haven?

• [Investigate.]

No approval changes

• I'm the Herald. You're a thief. (faithful Inquisitor only) - Slightly Disapproves
• That's actually a fair point. - Slightly Approves
• You believe weird things. - Slightly Disapproves

After In Hushed Whispers / Champions of the Just

Her lines vary depending on which quest was completed, but no dialogue choices result in approval changes

Why did you really join me?

Available immediately upon reaching Skyhold

What do you mean? To help people. (different if she's been flirted with)

• Seems like there's more to it. - Slightly Approves
• Are you really sure of that?
• I don't believe you. - Slightly Disapproves

Concerns about my magic use?

Available after a mage inquisitor has chosen a specialization.

You shouldn't be scary. You're the Inquisitor.

Q Why are you frightened? (repeat)

• It's a burden I must bear. - Slightly Disapproves
• Not even a little? For fun? - Slightly Approves
• Our enemies should be scared. - Slightly Disapproves

Red Jenny's Caches

These caches won't be there unless Sera is in the active party. When one is found, Sera Slightly Approves & Influence (80). The first one found will update her codex entry.

• The Hinterlands - Dwarfson's Pass, on top of the hill where The Tempter Burns landmark is located. Face SE from the landmark and go around the other side of the boulder.
• The Hinterlands - Redcliffe Village, walk around to the backside of the female merchant's shop ("Market"). Find it tucked near some lumber.
• The Hinterlands - Old Simeon's Cave, just inside on the right. There's a Fade rift inside the cave.
• Crestwood - In the cave that is furthest south on the map (SE of the dragon's tower).
• Crestwood - In the 'twin' caves West of Three Trout Farm Camp, approximately halfway in, and behind a stalagmite grouping.
• Exalted Plains - Enavuris, surrounded by the ruined arches, where one of the Fade Rifts is located.
• Emprise du Lion - On a wooden walkway in the Sahrnia Quarry.
• Emerald Graves - Giant's cave to the south-west of the Southfinger Tower.

The Verchiel March

See the quest page