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[The Elder King]

From yesterday, the dragon age site was updated with DAI, an two screenshot of the protagonist (probably), with five rings in his right hand; the first theory is that the rings indicate the various factions in DAI, but some people came with the theory that they indicate the various background available to the Inquisitor.
I think that the latter theory has some merits. As we all know, the PC will lead Inquisition in the upcoming game; I doubt that a complete novice (if we'll lead it from the start) could lead it. The rings indicate surely three organizations: the templars, the seekers and the mages that left the Chantry. The red ring might indicate Tevinter, while the last one (which we can't see the symbol) could indicate the Wardens. In this case we'll get three backgrounds for the mages (former Circle mage, magister and Warden) and three backgrounds for non-mages (templar, seeker and Warden).
A character that was a part of this groups could very well have the experience to lead the Inquisition. 
What do you guys think? Is this theory possible? Would you prefer different background? Is the faction theory more plausibile? I think those backgrounds would be good enough, and we might get the chance to play again as a Warden.
Discuss.

[ashesandwine]

Very plausible. How come I didn't think of that? But which ring represents the Wardens you mentioned? I only see 4 rings.

EDIT: Nvm, I see the 5th ring now. It's on the thumb. We can't even see what it is though.

Modifié par ashesandwine, 11 juin 2013 - 10:00 .

[Reznore57]

I really don't think the red ring looks like Tevinter....Tevinter is a snake , no?
Beside there is something written on this ring , me think it's the inquisition ring and there's a motto on it.

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ashesandwine wrote...

Very plausible. How come I didn't think of that? But which ring represents the Wardens you mentioned? I only see 4 rings.

There is a fifth ring, shown clearly in the image where the Inquisitor is holding a sword. People speculate that is rapresenting the Warden because the Wardens were shown  in the trailer, when discussing the faction theory. It works with the backgrounds theory because all classes could be Wardens.

[LolaLei]

OP, that's something that crossed my mind too. I though maybe it symbolises one of three things:

1) The factions the protagonist will need to deal with in-game, either by recruiting them or solving their problems etc.

2) They symbolise a few of the companions we will be recruiting

3) Background options, as you stated above.

[Aolbain]

Makes sense.Now I just have to figure out what I want to be.

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Reznore57 wrote...

I really don't think the red ring looks like Tevinter....Tevinter is a snake , no?
Beside there is something written on this ring , me think it's the inquisition ring and there's a motto on it.

http://dragonage.wik...vinter_Imperium
The symbol of Tevinter is a Sun (check under the history part of the link). The red ring could indicate that.
While  you might be right, we have to wait and see if the rings will be explained in the future.

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LolaLei wrote...

OP, that's something that crossed my mind too. I though maybe it symbolises one of three things:

1) The factions the protagonist will need to deal with in-game, either by recruiting them or solving their problems etc.

2) They symbolise a few of the companions we will be recruiting

3) Background options, as you stated above.

I agree, all those theories could be possible.

[Chala]

All I see in those rings are Templars, Seekers, The Circle and Inquisitors.
(Probably) The main groups of this game of whom our friend will have to deal with.

Modifié par El_Chala_Legalizado, 11 juin 2013 - 10:19 .

[Reznore57]

hhh89 wrote...

http://dragonage.wik...vinter_Imperium
The symbol of Tevinter is a Sun (check under the history part of the link). The red ring could indicate that.
While  you might be right, we have to wait and see if the rings will be explained in the future.

I think they have changed the symbol of Tevinter.
In the World of Thedas book it's a snake or dragon , maybe an old god.
I just checked.

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El_Chala_Legalizado wrote...

All I see in those rings are Templars, Seekers, The Circle and Inquisitors.
Probably the main groups of this game that our guy has to deal with.

There is at least another ring (in the image with sword is clear); besides, the red ring doesn't seem to have the classical Inquisition symbol, though it isn't very clear with the red light. 
I guess we'll have to wait and see.

[The Elder King]

Reznore57 wrote...

hhh89 wrote...

http://dragonage.wik...vinter_Imperium
The symbol of Tevinter is a Sun (check under the history part of the link). The red ring could indicate that.
While  you might be right, we have to wait and see if the rings will be explained in the future.

I think they have changed the symbol of Tevinter.
In the World of Thedas book it's a snake or dragon , maybe an old god.
I just checked.

Fair enough, I don't have the WoT book. 

[Reznore57]

It's maybe all the faction that will suffer an inquisition ,and you can turn into allies and ennemies?
I hope we won't have to choose...
Templar/mage
Seeker/Grey Warden .

Or yeah background .
It can be both actually and when you deal with your faction you'd have a special quest.
They said background would matter.

[Evelane]

wow , really nice theory :)i like it!! FINALLY ,something else then morrigan lips or jaw! Thx op!

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Reznore57 wrote...

It's maybe all the faction that will suffer an inquisition ,and you can turn into allies and ennemies?
I hope we won't have to choose...
Templar/mage
Seeker/Grey Warden .

Or yeah background .
It can be both actually and when you deal with your faction you'd have a special quest.
They said background would matter.

Yeah, it can be related to both factions and backgrounds.
I don't think that we're going to choose between those factions, at least not in a way that the other side gets destroyed. Wardens are still needed for dealing with the last Old Gods.

Modifié par hhh89, 11 juin 2013 - 10:30 .

[SgtElias]

Does anyone have a better picture? The one on the main dragon age site has four rings up-close, but I only recognize three (the Seekers, Circle of Magi, and the Templars). The big 'ol glowing red one I'm not familiar with.

Anyway, my guess when I saw them was that these were factions that the Inquisitor would have to deal with, but backgrounds sound cool, too!

Modifié par SgtElias, 11 juin 2013 - 10:33 .

[Reznore57]

I saw david gaider laughing about Virmire on his Tumblr...hhh89.
So...maybe not destroyed but maybe losing/killing companions or friendly npc .
I so hope not, I'm bad at sacrifices.

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SgtElias wrote...

Does anyone have a better picture? The one on the main dragon age site has four rings up-close, but I only recognize three (the Seekers, Circle of Magi, and the Templars). The big 'ol glowing red one I'm not familiar with.

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[garrusfan1]

this sounds reasonable. I think there will be some more personal things though

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Reznore57 wrote...

I saw david gaider laughing about Virmire on his Tumblr...hhh89.
So...maybe not destroyed but maybe losing/killing companions or friendly npc .
I so hope not, I'm bad at sacrifices.

Well....yeah, that coud happen. Dragon age writer's team certainly enjoy fans's tears. 
At this point, though, I'd say to wait  when they'll annouce the companions. The possible sacrificed might not be of your liking.

[KENNY4753]

I could see them being used as representing our background options.

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Filament wrote...

Those are mementos the five sages he needs to defeat Ganondorf, the real mastermind behind the tear in the fade

Zelda will be a LI. Semi-confirmed rumor.

[O Dubhghaill]

The helmet also bears the dragon insignia - one can only surmise the owner follows the dragon... whom many have interpreted to be Flemeth, although I wonder if it is the embodiment of the 'old God' Morrigan gave birth to. Then again, we don't know what Flemeth really is, certainly she has been the chess-master over the last couple of games; she 'saved' the Thedas Wardens and thus ended the blight, and altered the balance of power in Kirkwall so that neither Merdith nor Orsino would win that war; but whether her motives are to destroy or protect the world, I guess we are left to wonder. She does appear to have a direct link to the 'Fade', so the question is, was she manipulating the situation to lead the DA world towards the abyss, or was she aware the abyss was inevitable and simply trying to balance the scales of power so that no single power emerged, and by destroying the other factions, made the job of the 'demons' easier. If the latter is the case, perhaps the job of the PC is to unite these Factions, including the Qunari, before the **** really hits the fan. Only problem with this idea is it was done in Mass Effect 3. All speculation of course, and fun for what it is; also wonder, are Morrigan and Flemeth on opposing sides? In Irish folklore Morrigan (Great Queen, for anybody interested in translations) was the goddess of battle, troubled times, and sovereignty. Don't know if Bioware know that, but Morrigan, in Irish folklore, brings about 'correct' battles with a poem; it is her job to ensure a cleansing battle is brought about to end times of trouble.

[Tinxa]

I think the red ring is the Inquisition ring. It's glowy and seems the most important so maybe it's a symbol of the Inquisitor.

Also I'm not sure if the thumb ring represents anything. It's not visible so it may just be there because it looks cool or something.