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) I think I'll like you too./You staying sounds very good.

• Female human or elf Inquisitor - Slightly Approves
• Female dwarf or qunari Inquisitor - Approves
• Male Inquisitor, any race - no approval change

• 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

Sera Disapproves immediately on starting this conversation if:

• She was not recruited before the Inquisition reaches Skyhold; OR
• She was recruited before the Inquisition reached Skyhold, but the Herald didn't speak to her in Haven; OR
• She was recruited and spoken to before the Inquisition reaches Skyhold, but the Inquisitor leaves Skyhold for the first time before speaking to her.

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. (Non-elf only)
• You knew this'd be strange.

Next line varies depending on previous choice

No approval changes

It's too far, innit? I just want to plug the skyhole rubbish so I can go play. (varies if a female Inquisitor has flirted with her)

Q Do you believe or not?

• (Romance) Thanks for the "pretty" part. (female Inquisitor only - only shows up if she was flirted with at some point)
• I need hope, not selfishness. - Slightly Disapproves
• Pick whatever cause you want. - no approval change
• 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.

• Female human or elf Inquisitor - Slightly Approves
• Female qunari or dwarf Inquisitor - Approves
• Male Inquisitor of any race - no approval change

• 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.

• Female human or elf Inquisitor - Slightly Approves
• Female qunari or dwarf Inquisitor - Approves
• Male Inquisitor, any race - no approval change, question repeats

• 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?/What was the Blight like? - Approves
• That's called planning ahead. - Slightly Disapproves
• I only care if they're useful. - Slightly Approves

Inquisition cookies

Skyhold, friendship cutscene
updates Codex entry: Sera

I've got something I want to do for you. Just come, you won't need your gear and stuff.

• (Romance) I'm ready for anything - Approves
• Other options: No approval changes

They're horrible, right? And raisins, ugh! I frigging still hate cookies!

No approval changes

Because then I could like them again? Ugh, it's stupid.

Q Emmald was nice. Why hate her? (repeat)

• Baking sounds nice, but here? (leads to 'Plus if they were bad')
• I think that's a great idea. (leads to 'Anyway')
• I like you, but not cookies. (leads to 'Anyway')
• That is stupid, and immature! (leads to 'Bullshit!')

Plus if they were bad, we could throw them at people? These are really bad. Frigging raisins.

• I am laughing, but it's good. - Slightly Approves
• Throwing them sounds like fun! - Approves
• You don't need this. Nor do I.

Anyway, I'll throw this rubbish away. Next time will be better, yeah?

• I look forward to it. - Approves
• Once was enough.

Bullshit! And I'm trying to say I like it here! I thought you'd want to know that, and eat my shitty cookies!

• I'm annoyed but also grateful! - Slightly Approves
• Hold on, let's calm down! - Slightly Approves
• I need allies, not brats! - Disapproves

After What Pride Had Wrought

Stand there! Yes, right there! Now, about Mythal.

No approval change

So! Test done, you're still you. We can leave these lies behind.

Q This threat was a test?

• Never again, you hear me? - Slightly Disapproves

(other options have no approval change.)

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. - Disapproves
• It wouldn't be the first time. - Approves
• That hasn't stopped you. - Approves

(OR if the Inquisitor is an Elf and in a relationship with Sera...)

This doesn't fit it. It can't fit. I'm not elfy. So say you're kidding, and we can go back to our weird-enough normal? Please, [pet name]?

• Why is this too much for you?

• I'm an elf. I can't look away. (relationship ends) Greatly Disapproves
• For you, anything. (relationship continues) Approves

("Why is this too much for you?"...)

So take it back. Just Say you'd rather look ahead. That's all.

• I'm an elf. I can't look away. (relationship ends) Greatly Disapproves
• For you, anything. (relationship continues) Greatly Approves

[Investigate.]

Tell me about your background

If the Herald is female and has flirted with Sera at any point in the game, Sera Slightly Approves the next time this branch is selected. There is no approval change if the Herald is male.

• 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
• (Romance) I would never disappoint you. - Approves

Worried I'm a champion now?

Available if a warrior inquisitor becomes a champion.

Covered it, right? Don't be a shit like a chav-alierer. You're better than that.

Q What do chevaliers do? (repeat)

• I'll live up to my own title. - Slightly Approves
• Different titles. Stop worrying.
• It isn't up to you. - Slightly Disapproves

Ready to talk about yourself?

Requires some amount of high approval.

Q So, where'd you hate cookies?

They didn't give two squirts about who or what you were. It was all what you did.

• Thanks for trusting me. - Slightly Approves

(Only works the first time.)

(other options have no approval change.)

Prompted Conversations

What's going on with your face?

Only if the Vallaslin is removed by Solas.

So, what's going on with your face? You go off with Solas, and now your elfy dealies are gone.

• I don't want to talk about it. (ends conversation) - Slightly Disapproves
• Solas explained what they are.

Nobody knows anything about "real elves" except they're gone.

• I agree, it's pretty stupid. - Approves

(other options have no approval change.)

You don't fit the Inquisition.

No approval changes

• You should leave. (Sera leaves the Inquisition permanently)
• You're right. You should stay. (Sera stays with the Inquisition)

Wedding in Val Royeaux

Complete Alliances: From the Heart with Josephine and attend the wedding of the young lovers in Val Royeaux (second level):

• Happiness is tempered by duty.

• All subsequent conversation choices - Disapproves

• Spend your new wealth on joy.

• All subsequent conversation choices - No approval changes

• I have no time for this nonsense.

Red Jenny's Caches

These caches won't be there unless Sera is in the active party. When one is found, Sera Slightly Approves , 128 XP, and 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 SW 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 (southwest of the Forest Camp), 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 and across from the Astrarium cave, approximately halfway in, and behind a stalagmite grouping.
• Exalted Plains - Enavuris, surrounded by the ruined arches, where one of the Fade Rifts is located (near the spot marked by the Map of Enavuris).
• Exalted Plains - Riverside Garrison, outside of the garrison behind the wall with the stairs down to the Fade Rift is a large rock, behind the rock is the cache.
• Emprise du Lion - On a wooden walkway in the Sahrnia Quarry near the landmark.
• Emerald Graves - Giant's cave to the south-west of the Southfinger Tower and just north of the Mathalin's Tree landmark.

The Verchiel March

See the quest page

In the Field

• Flirting with Scout Harding while Sera is in active party - Approves
  • If the Inquisitor is a male elf, flirting with Scout Harding will yield Slightly Approves
• Complete "A Healing Hand" (Redcliffe Village) with Sera in active party - Slightly Approves
• Complete "Agrarian Apostate" with Sera in the active party - Slightly Approves
• Complete "Hunger Pangs" with Sera in the active party - Slightly Approves
• Complete "In the Elements" with Sera in the active party - Slightly Approves
• Complete "Shallow Breaths" with Sera in the active party - Slightly Approves
• Tell Magister Erimond to let the Grey Wardens go, at the ritual tower in The Western Approach with Sera in the active party - Sligthly Approves
• Convince Enchanter Ellandra (My Lover's Phylactery) to join the Inquisition by having Vivienne intervene with Sera in the active party - Slightly Disapproves