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[WhiteKnyght]

That'd be interesting to see his origins and story unfold from something besides random bits and pieces from Leandra and children, and the memories and that ghoul Larius in Legacy.

We know the guy was born in Ferelden and ended up in the Gallows in Kirkwall, where he met Leandra Amell at a party. His inherited gear in the Appearance Pack implies that he also worked as a mercenary, and we know that he was blackmailed by the Grey Wardens into doing blood magic for them.

And there is clearly more to it that we don't know.

[JoeLaTurkey]

I'm not always okay with prequels, as creating tension can be hard when we already know how things will turn out. But if Malcolm Hawke's involved, I'll make an exception; he's a fascinating character that we still know so little about.

[Ponendus]

I am not particularly interested in the Hawke family at large as I don't know they had any real impact on the events of the DA world. Obviously they influenced the DA2 protagonist as a character but I think we know all we need to for that.

However I hope some more info comes your way if it is something you are interested in OP. :-)

[Augustei]

Not really, I don't think I really would care to see a dragon age novel based around a single character, would rather them be focused on the world and the evolving environment of their setting with the characters influencing this.

Besides, The story of a single apostates escape from the circle and time as a mercenary and how he fell in love with Leandra would be a fine short story I guess, but a novel? No way that'd be boring imo =P

[Liaren]

That would be interesting, I'd approve.

[WhiteKnyght]

Ponendus wrote...

I am not particularly interested in the Hawke family at large as I don't know they had any real impact on the events of the DA world. Obviously they influenced the DA2 protagonist as a character but I think we know all we need to for that.

However I hope some more info comes your way if it is something you are interested in OP. :-)

Umm, if Hawke weren't in Kirkwall for those seven years....

Bartrand's expedition would never have made it into the deep roads, much less to the Primeval Thaig. Meaning Meredith wouldn't have gone off the deep end.

Anders likely would have been captured and executed by the Templars. Meaning he wouldn't go terrorist on the Chantry.

The Arishok would have conquered Kirkwall and every mage in the Gallows would be either killed or made a stitched up and leashed Seerebas. Then the mages and Templars would likely have rose up against them as allies instead of fighting each other.

Hawke's presence ensured the events in Kirkwall, which causes a ripple effect on the whole continent. As Anders and Meredith's drastic actions made the quality of life worse for mages throughout the Andrastian controlled nations. Which was a big part of their decision to rebel.

[Dave of Canada]

I'd say no, I'd rather the universe move forward than backward.

Unless Malcolm was somehow involved in another world altering event.

[Ponendus]

Just to clarify I did say the Hawke family at large. Of course the DA2 protagonist had an impact on the world but we already have a game about that. Your suggestion was about the wider Hawke family and I am not sure they were particularly influential.

[Knight of Dane]

For a novel, sure. I like that those can provide some more intel on the lore as long as it keeps away from canonizing the story.

[Wulfram]

I'm not keen on making Hawke's father all super special.

Personally, I'd like to see a novel take a detailed look at the Qunari.

[WhiteKnyght]

Ponendus wrote...

Just to clarify I did say the Hawke family at large. Of course the DA2 protagonist had an impact on the world but we already have a game about that. Your suggestion was about the wider Hawke family and I am not sure they were particularly influential.

Well Tallis doesn't exactly have a lot of influence either; but it was still fun to see Dragon Age: Redemption and play Mark of the Assassin.

Malcolm Hawke is a curious enigma. Much like King Maric was before The Stolen Throne was out. You hear about the guy and how epic and cool he was, then you get to experience it firsthand.

[Ponendus]

The Grey Nayr wrote...

Ponendus wrote...

Just to clarify I did say the Hawke family at large. Of course the DA2 protagonist had an impact on the world but we already have a game about that. Your suggestion was about the wider Hawke family and I am not sure they were particularly influential.

Well Tallis doesn't exactly have a lot of influence either; but it was still fun to see Dragon Age: Redemption and play Mark of the Assassin.

Malcolm Hawke is a curious enigma. Much like King Maric was before The Stolen Throne was out. You hear about the guy and how epic and cool he was, then you get to experience it firsthand.

Indeed. Hence my hope that you do get to see more of him. Myself, I would rather novels and DLC's that better serve the progression of the lore. 

[WhiteKnyght]

Ponendus wrote...

The Grey Nayr wrote...

Ponendus wrote...

Just to clarify I did say the Hawke family at large. Of course the DA2 protagonist had an impact on the world but we already have a game about that. Your suggestion was about the wider Hawke family and I am not sure they were particularly influential.

Well Tallis doesn't exactly have a lot of influence either; but it was still fun to see Dragon Age: Redemption and play Mark of the Assassin.

Malcolm Hawke is a curious enigma. Much like King Maric was before The Stolen Throne was out. You hear about the guy and how epic and cool he was, then you get to experience it firsthand.

Indeed. Hence my hope that you do get to see more of him. Myself, I would rather novels and DLC's that better serve the progression of the lore. 

Lore can be explored and explained in any setting. It doesn't always have to be events that tie in to the main plot.

Not to mention since a lot of people cant readily access novels and DLC, putting very important plot details in them can confuse people who skipped them when they start DAIII or DAIV. Slow internet, lack of cash, or means to purchase over the internet are a pretty decent and common hindrance. And physical stores that actually stock the DA novels are few and far in-between and most libraries don't carry them(only one library in the entire state of Maryland had The Stolen Throne and it wasn't the one near me and they couldn't get it loaned to them.)

Having novels that fill in other less important areas but are still fun to read would be good to have.

I also know David Gaider is a busy man, what with a whole game series full of lore to write for, a team to lead, and writing the novels he already does. But the other writers could be allowed to write books on the side too.

Modifié par The Grey Nayr, 08 janvier 2012 - 03:31 .

[Mallika Surana]

Nope, no interest at all in Hawke's father or the family, would definitely not buy the book if it centered around the Hawkes.

[devSin]

As opposed to new stories? No, thanks.

The world is established. They can move forward just fine without obsessively detailing the dead and buried.

Modifié par devSin, 08 janvier 2012 - 06:11 .

[Thiefy]

No thanks. I'm pretty sure it would be less about adventure and more about the slice of life that is kirkwall and his wooing of momma hawke. may be cute but not what i would expect from a dragon age book. that and his personality is supposed to be the one passed down to hawke according to the party banters and dialogue. that obviously changes with how you play the story.

[SkittlesKat96]

I would be interested in a novel with Malcom Hawke as the/a main character. A lot of potential for that.

I'd prefer if it was something new though.

Modifié par SkittlesKat96, 11 janvier 2012 - 01:39 .

[Shadowvalker]

I would love such a story - I WANT to know why a mage, trained in the cirkel, delt with demons under pressure from the grey wardens AND then NOT give that knowledge of such things to his mage children! Bad father! Or bad writters?

All in all - get the story right!

[Adanu]

Ponendus wrote...

I am not particularly interested in the Hawke family at large as I don't know they had any real impact on the events of the DA world. Obviously they influenced the DA2 protagonist as a character but I think we know all we need to for that.

However I hope some more info comes your way if it is something you are interested in OP. :-)

Seriously, if you can't figure out how Hawke was pivotal to the events of Dragon Age 2, you have no concept of ripple effects.

[ShadowAussie]

I'd rather here a novel that was more open about the tervinter and with afew canon parts to it to fit in with the decisions made from the warden and hawke. only afew. so far alistair is truely the king and shale lives

[jsadalia]

Nothing about the Hawke family really sparked for me to the degree I'd want to know more about them. It's a big world. I'd prefer a novel with a new protagonist, preferably an elf. But that's just because like elves.