While waiting for the game I decided to create a journal for my Inquisitor, the first one anyway. I already know the first world state will be my [not actually played] death-filled one with some nastier choices. I don't know if I'll keep it up but here's what I have:
'I had dreams once. Dreams where I was somebody important, someone who mattered, maybe even someone who was loved. I'm worth less than a broken pen. {QPS's note, my pen ran out of ink} Important? No, I'm less than the bug snot under your foot. I'm a surface dwarf - which in Orzammar means I'm not a dwarf at all. I don't even exist; I'm as good as casteless. Or maybe less than that . . . I hear King Bhelen is changing things. It'll take more than one ruthless crusader to change the attitudes of centuries. 'We dwarves love our traditons' is their motto. Or should be.
I was born in Orzammar but we left - escaped - to the surface before I could be branded. That's what they do to casteless, the only trash they ever mark. Gotta make sure the good folks in Orzammar know they're not dealing w/ a person. I think that's how the mages feel, as if they're not seen as people. Mages are dangerous, but so are a lot of things. Me, for instance. i've been part of the Carta my whole life.
Did I tell you I used to have dreams? I think I was 9 or 10 when the Blight started in Ferelden. [Casteless don't have birthdays, those are what people have.] A Dalish elf and some doofus were the last two Grey Wardens, thanks to Loghain's actions at Ostagar. *snort* And they think mages are dangerous. Anyway, the two of them built up an army to fight Loghain and the Blight. [Being casteless doesn't mean I'm I'm ignorant. The tales of Maric and Loghain are all over, and under, Thedas]. She was either ruthless or pragmatic, depending on who you talk to. BTW, why do the elves moan so about their fate and lost heritage? If it's gone, it's gone. Move forward. At least they're seen. Sure, they're not treated as equals. The world's not fair. Get over it. Try to make it better, if you think you can. But I remember thinking, if she can build and army and become a hero then maybe I can be something different.
Varric Tethras is here, nug-humpers! He knows me, or at least might recognize me. I didn't have any dealings with him directly but I was brought along to Kirkwall to watch and learn a few times. He's more observant than most people realize ahd he has no love for the Carta. I hope this doesn't mean the so-called Champion of Kirkwall is here. Aren't Champions supposed to be good? They do say Free Marchers are different. She certainly is, a real nasty sort. Who turns their friend over to slavers? If she was a dwarf she could easily be head of the Carta. Come to think of it, why isn't she head of the Coterie? Right, right, I remember now, she became Viscount after Kirkwall exploded and started this whole war between mages and templars.
Which is why I'm here in this butt pimple of a town. The war has messed up some of our business and the head of our 'family' sent me to observe. I'm good at keeping in the background, blending in. There are no virgins in the Carta so if you want to avoid situations you better be really strong or learn how to escape detection. The young members are meat for the senior ones who have proved themselves. I've been luckier than some. i was a late bloomer, so I had some skills by the time any took notice. The Cadash family has a strict rule, you don't touch anyone who's not reached double digits yet. I've always looked younger than I am. Anyway, we need to know how this peace conference is going to go down and adjust our business accordingly. This means a lot of money, one way or another.
Maybe, just maybe, I can find a way out for myself. I don't really want to be a thug forever. Some have a good living, I suppose, but I want more. i guess the dreams didn't go away after all. With all the chaos . . . there might be opportunities. I really shouldn't be writing a journal but I don't have much else to do at the moment. I'll destroy it later, even though I doubt any of my fellows can decipher it. It's my own personal code. But I've learned never to underestimate my fellow Carta caste-offs.'
Anyway, that's the back story for my lovely (and she will be) dwarven rogue. If I maintain the journal as I play, I'll add some screenshots (I'm on PC). Mainly I wanted to really define my character so that I can make decisions which I think are consistent with her personality and background. I plan on going a little out of my normal box this time.
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