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[LadyWench]

The Ethereal Writer Redux wrote...
On a side note: I sure as hell hope Sten has Asala in the comics or DA3. That sword is just as much a part of him as his love of cookies, kittens, his role in the Qun, and whatnot.

OMG! Not to diminish your other contributions to this thread, but when I read ^this sentance, it suddenly occured to me...

If DA:O Sten is now Arishok, can we prevent the Qunari from invading the rest of Thedas with a peace offering of cookies!? Shortest storyline ever, lol.

Might I suggest snickerdoodles? I don't know why, they just seem like the most diplomatic of all baked confections...

[deuce985]

Robhuzz wrote...

There's not even a guarantee that the Arishok (or even the Qunari in general) will be in DA3 at all. I certainly can't see them play a role in the events unless we travel to Tevinter and the Qunari think it's a good time to invade and destroy said country...

But the DA team doesn't seem to be above retconning a whole lot of things so don't expect an exception for this.

I remember reading comments from the DA producer saying he really likes the Qunari and would like to see more about them.

I'm willing to bet they're in DA3...especially if big boss man wants to see more...

Besides, I just can't see the Quanari sitting idle in this war...it wouldn't make sense...

This war should technically involve all of Thedas, whether they like it or not.

Modifié par deuce985, 05 octobre 2012 - 05:22 .

[The Elder King]

The Ethereal Writer Redux wrote...
On a side note: I sure as hell hope Sten has Asala in the comics or DA3. That sword is just as much a part of him as his love of cookies, kittens, his role in the Qun, and whatnot.

I agree. That what I didn't like in that picture. He was wielding similar blades to the ones the former Arishok had. I don't care much if he'll fight with two weapons (though I don't see the reason to not make him fight with one sword), but one of the two should be Asala.

Modifié par hhh89, 05 octobre 2012 - 08:37 .

[EpicBoot2daFace]

Knight of Dane wrote...

EpicBoot2daFace wrote...

Is he going to be in Dragon Age 3? If so, is he going to look more like the Arishok from DA2?

Why doesn't he have the horns like the other Arishok?

[Boss Fog]

EpicBoot2daFace wrote...

Knight of Dane wrote...

EpicBoot2daFace wrote...

Is he going to be in Dragon Age 3? If so, is he going to look more like the Arishok from DA2?

Why doesn't he have the horns like the other Arishok?

Because not all Kossith are born with horns.

[EpicBoot2daFace]

TelvanniWarlord wrote...

EpicBoot2daFace wrote...

Knight of Dane wrote...

EpicBoot2daFace wrote...

Is he going to be in Dragon Age 3? If so, is he going to look more like the Arishok from DA2?

Why doesn't he have the horns like the other Arishok?

Because not all Kossith are born with horns.

Why not?

[Rpgfantasyplayer]

Those born without horns are considered special. They have a specific role in the Qun kind of like diplomats. They can go to other countries and they can "blend in better" so to speak.

[Milan92]

Alot of people are arguing about this right now. But has there been any indication that the Arishok will return in DA 3?

[Nashimura]

The only way for him to live also means he loses the book when Isabella steals it again....so its pretty clear he has either failed his task or is dead.

[Apollo Starflare]

Would love for Sten to show up in DA3 and if it's just the codex entry regarding leaving him in the cage that is the problem I actually wouldn't care if that got retconned (I am given to understand that you he doesn't die if you fall our in Haven, just leaves the party, never tried it myself).

Also agree that even if the DA2 'shok survived, something dire could have befallen him prior to a potential Stenishok appearance in DA3. Or hell, maybe he just retired after all that ugly Kirkwall business (Yes, yes I'm sure Qunari society doesn't work that way but hey).

I would love to see some Sten and Varric banter in DA3.

[Boss Fog]

EpicBoot2daFace wrote...
Why not?

Genetic defect?  How am I supposed to know?

[The Elder King]

EpicBoot2daFace wrote...

TelvanniWarlord wrote...

EpicBoot2daFace wrote...

Knight of Dane wrote...

EpicBoot2daFace wrote...

Is he going to be in Dragon Age 3? If so, is he going to look more like the Arishok from DA2?

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Why doesn't he have the horns like the other Arishok?

Because not all Kossith are born with horns.

Why not?

Bioware explained that not all Kossith have horns, and the one without them are respected/feared and have important roles. The kossith in DAO are either Tal-Vashot who cut off their horns or kossith without horns (the qunari in Sten's dream in the Fade).
If you want to know the biological reason, I don't know. A mutation, maybe, or a recessive gene.

[scootermcgaffin]

EpicBoot2daFace wrote...

Why not?

Easier birth for the mother.

[King Cousland]

I've put this together to clear up a few points about the Qunari. 

[KainD]

How can Sten be the new Arishok if he is STEN and not ARISHOK? Qunari don't progress through ranks, they are taught to do specific things since childhood.

Modifié par KainD, 05 octobre 2012 - 09:39 .

[King Cousland]

KainD wrote...

How can Sten be the new Arishok if he is STEN and not ARISHOK? Qunari don't progress through ranks, they are taught to do specific things since childhood.

*Ahem*. Third point. 

[DarkKnightHolmes]

EpicBoot2daFace wrote...
Why not?

Because Sten wouldn't be able to wear a helmet otherwise. Yes, that's what Gaider said.
social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/141/index/5172694&lf=8

[KainD]

King Cousland wrote...

KainD wrote...

How can Sten be the new Arishok if he is STEN and not ARISHOK? Qunari don't progress through ranks, they are taught to do specific things since childhood.

*Ahem*. Third point. 

So how did Sten change to receive a different role and why?

[EpicBoot2daFace]

DarkKnightHolmes wrote...

EpicBoot2daFace wrote...
Why not?

Because Sten wouldn't be able to wear a helmet otherwise. Yes, that's what Gaider said.
social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/141/index/5172694&lf=8

It makes sense from a game development perspective.

[scootermcgaffin]

KainD wrote...

King Cousland wrote...

KainD wrote...

How can Sten be the new Arishok if he is STEN and not ARISHOK? Qunari don't progress through ranks, they are taught to do specific things since childhood.

*Ahem*. Third point. 

So how did Sten change to receive a different role and why?

He didn't. His role is "soldier"/"military." Sten and Arishock are just different ranks within that role (with Arishock being the highest possible role).

[King Cousland]

KainD wrote...

King Cousland wrote...

KainD wrote...

How can Sten be the new Arishok if he is STEN and not ARISHOK? Qunari don't progress through ranks, they are taught to do specific things since childhood.

*Ahem*. Third point. 

So how did Sten change to receive a different role and why?

The previous Arishok died, leaving the post vacant. The tamassrans clearly felt that Sten had enough military prowess to warrent a promotion. 

[nijnij]

When I first read about this, I wasn't sure how I felt about it : of all the Qunari, how convenient that our companion from Origins would become Arishok. But it actually makes a lot of sense ; even though Sten likes to think of himself or present himself as but one Qunari among all others, this devotion actually makes him a model Qunari. Not to mention he helped defeat the freaking Blight and made it back ; surely, he became a hero of some sort on his return.

If you didn't recruit him on your playthrough, my guess is that even the darkspawn were kind of shaking and wtf in front of stoic caged Sten ; the emissary was angered by his defiance/indifference even though he was trapped, so he spat on him and ordered to just let him rot in there. Sten watched the village burn then stayed in his cage alone for several days, surrounded by corpses. Realising the danger the Blight represented, he swore to find his sword and report if freed. Since he was the only survivor, he was freed by humans investigating the attack, in order to be questioned. He answered their questions in his cryptic way and they let him go cause they were too ****scared of him. He strode back to Lake Calenhad and tracked his sword.

Modifié par nijnij, 05 octobre 2012 - 11:23 .

[Androme]

I may be wrong in how the Qunari deal with the rise of an Arishok, but I could imagine the Arishok in DA2 being killed in a duel or something by DAO Sten, and then Sten takes on the role of the Arishok.