What if we're looking at this from the wrong angle.
What if Solas isn't the villain, but the one who enables the Inquisitor to close the Breach without sacrificing themselves?
What if he does it himself at the cost of his own life?

What if we're looking at this from the wrong angle.
What if Solas isn't the villain, but the one who enables the Inquisitor to close the Breach without sacrificing themselves?
What if he does it himself at the cost of his own life?

What if we're looking at this from the wrong angle.
What if Solas isn't the villain, but the one who enables the Inquisitor to close the Breach without sacrificing themselves?
What if we're looking at this from the wrong angle.
What if Solas isn't the villain, but the one who enables the Inquisitor to close the Breach without sacrificing themselves?
I've been thinking maybe there is a situation like this, but I think you might have multiple options, if it's true. Like, maybe if you take certain people, they'll volunteer to take the hit. I could absolutely see it from Cole or Blackwall, but Vivienne would probably not. But it might be a totally off the wall idea that it would even come up.
What if he does it himself at the cost of his own life?
*snip*
DON'T THE GIVE THE GODS IDEAS DON'T
Guest_Dropkick Hellion_*
Cullen has said really racist things about Qunari and dwarves and he doesn't like Dalish, so he could easily be gated. It might even be something related to someone's background that we couldn't predict based on what we know, though. Or, as some have suggested, maybe someone just has an aesthetic preference and it's never more than that.
If that's true, it would make sense. Would it be fair to race-gate the only straight male, though? I have no idea how the devs are handling this stuff.
Complicated, potentially redeemable villains are my catnip. I might spontaneously combust from the excitement.
I dunno about full on villains...well, except Spike. But those badboy types with the checkered past. Where it seems that things would have gone had the Bishop romance in nwn2 been completed, kind of deal.
Hi everyone! I wanted to to hi from the Varric thread! We've had some Solas friends come over and offer hugs, so I'm here for more hug sharing!! Can't wait to see Solas and Varric in the game!
*happy squees and huggles* =D
Honestly, I think it'd make sense if Dorian were gated, because of the Tevinter/Qunari conflict. Possibly Cullen, though. Really, with Thedas' view on Qunari in general, I wouldn't be surprised if anyone in the party were against a Qun!Inq
Definitely, or Cassandra. I could see her being gated against Qunari or gated to be human only.
Varricmancer here spreading the love and support! I wish you guys the best and everything!
*huggles* Thank you and back atcha!
I've been theorizing for months that Solas might be working for big bad, so I'm down with the idea already. I'm okay with the angst train, I just wanna know if I can ride it.
But really, Solas could be very interesting for many reasons, he isn't necessarily going to betray us.
I agree on the angst train, bit. I love me some good stories, even if they are heartrending ones.
If he's working for the big bad, maybe we can turn him for good? He sees how bad it is. Or the evil players who want to destroy Thedas can have a grand time demolishing the world with Solas.
Ooooh I like this idea. Either way stay with him! The whole Time I read Masked Empire I was wondering if Solas had something to do wtih all of that chaos... interested to see what makes it in the game
What if he does it himself at the cost of his own life?
*gif*
Solas sacrificing himself for us? This has happened as well, if we choose not to tell Alistair of the ritual. I don't see this as happening either.
I have been away from the Internet because Real Life for the past 9 hours. Can someone quickly fill me in? I see The Iron Bull has been confirmed as a bisexual romance for all Inquisitors. I sort of had a bad feeling the only confirmation we might get today is one we already suspected because TEARS ARE REQUIRED OR SOMETHING.
Did anything else happen or was that it?
I'm confused right now. And hideously drunk. Like, I should go to bed right now level of drunk, but I need answers first before I go drool into my pillow.
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/looks at this plate full of information
THERE IS SO MUCH TO MULL OVER NOW!
Could he be aligned with the so called 'big bad'?
Could 'good' and 'evil' all be about perspective?
I mean, he is the one who thinks things are more complicated than they seem. And I do recall we could pick order or chaos.
hrrrmmmmmmmm... ... ...
What if he does it himself at the cost of his own life?
That's what I'm thinking.
I could see something like the Inquisitor's power can only close smaller tears from the outside, while the main one requires someone to work from the inside, at the risk of being trapped forever/killed. Given that Solas is the Fade expert, he makes the most sense to take the Inquisitor's place (or maybe they have to work in tandem?)
Of course, self-sacrifice would hardly lessen the Mordin comparisons, would it?
*refrains from posting The Exchange*
I have been away from the Internet because Real Life for the past 9 hours. Can someone quickly fill me in? I see The Iron Bull has been confirmed as a bisexual romance for all Inquisitors. I sort of had a bad feeling the only confirmation we might get today is one we already suspected because TEARS ARE REQUIRED OR SOMETHING.
Did anything else happen or was that it?
I'm confused right now. And hideously drunk. Like, I should go to bed right now level of drunk, but I need answers first before I go drool into my pillow.
I have been away from the Internet because Real Life for the past 9 hours. Can someone quickly fill me in? I see The Iron Bull has been confirmed as a bisexual romance for all Inquisitors. I sort of had a bad feeling the only confirmation we might get today is one we already suspected because TEARS ARE REQUIRED OR SOMETHING.
Did anything else happen or was that it?
I'm confused right now. And hideously drunk. Like, I should go to bed right now level of drunk, but I need answers first before I go drool into my pillow.
Nothing Solas related, really; the thread just rode a huge feels roller coaster waiting for any more info. Oh, but Allan did stop by, and we were invaded/are being invaded by the wonderful Varricmancers.
It's almost 3am here and I am succumbing to sleep.

Goodnight/day all.
If he's working for the big bad, maybe we can turn him for good? He sees how bad it is. Or the evil players who want to destroy Thedas can have a grand time demolishing the world with Solas.
There's that whole order or chaos thing, save Thedas or destroy it...
What if we're looking at this from the wrong angle.
What if Solas isn't the villain, but the one who enables the Inquisitor to close the Breach without sacrificing themselves?
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/looks at this plate full of information
THERE IS SO MUCH TO MULL OVER NOW!
Could he be aligned with the so called 'big bad'?
Could 'good' and 'evil' all be about perspective?
I mean, he is the one who thinks things are more complicated than they seem. And I do recall we could pick order or chaos.
hrrrmmmmmmmm... ... ...
All of this, if your mind is going the way mine is going, is very complicated. Perhaps TOO complicated.
I hate to be that person, but I have my doubts about this game being able to pull this kind of thing off very effectively. The order that may not be so orderly and the chaos that may not be so chaotic, to those with the right goals and mindsets. It would be awesome but a tall, tall order for a video game.
All of this, if your mind is going the way mine is going, is very complicated. Perhaps TOO complicated.
I hate to be that person, but I have my doubts about this game being able to pull this kind of thing off very effectively. The order that may not be so orderly and the chaos that may not be so chaotic, to those with the right goals and mindsets. It would be awesome but a tall, tall order for a video game.
Especially one with such narrative variance. Like, I think Solas being aligned, even slightly, with the Big Bad is a fascinating idea (IT'S MORE COMPLICATED THAN THAT) but the sheer scope of it makes me side-eye it. But, really, that's my only reservation about that idea.
Lot's of luck to everyone. I feel like whoever isn't a LI, I'm going to be really disappointed, regardless of whoever it is.
For someone drunk, you sure type well. Everyone is surprised IB is not gated. No other LIs confirmed.
Thank you. I was an English major and was always a lifelong Gramma N*zi, so... it matters not how much I imbibe, I'm usually pretty understandable in a written format (I cannot say if my actual speech would be discernible, though; apparently, I do start to slur the further along it goes, so... there's that).
Nothing Solas related, really; the thread just rode a huge feels roller coaster waiting for any more info. Oh, but Allan did stop by, and we were invaded/are being invaded by the wonderful Varricmancers.
Yeah, I'm on Page 191 trying to catch up right now. Eep.
Varricmancer trouble? Oh, dear, that makes me feel odd. Here I was, hoping either Varric or Solas would be romance-able and dreadfully fearful both might be out, and now it seems they may be pitted against each other for the final slots?
I'm awfully frightened and torn, to be honest. I don't like it. Can't I just have a harem and everybody be happy? Yes? Happiness and love for all?
Lot's of luck to everyone. I feel like whoever isn't a LI, I'm going to be really disappointed, regardless of whoever it is.
I know, right? They're all such interesting characters. Solas is my favorite among the contenders (I am, and shall always be, a Cullenite) but all of them would make for interesting romance plots. ![]()
Thank you. I was an English major and was always a lifelong Gramma N*zi, so... it matters not how much I imbibe, I'm usually pretty understandable in a written format (I cannot say if my actual speech would be discernible, though; apparently, I do start to slur the further along it goes, so... there's that).
Yeah, I'm on Page 191 trying to catch up right now. Eep.
Varricmancer trouble? Oh, dear, that makes me feel odd. Here I was, hoping either Varric or Solas would be romance-able and dreadfully fearful both might be out, and now it seems they may be pitted against each other for the final slots?
I'm awfully frightened and torn, to be honest. I don't like it. Can't I just have a harem and everybody be happy? Yes? Happiness and love for all?
No no, not Varricmancer trouble, Varricmancer love
A lot of them came over to show their support because the thread was really depressing for awhile. It was super nice of them! They're a great group of people ![]()
Yeah, I'm on Page 191 trying to catch up right now. Eep.
Varricmancer trouble? Oh, dear, that makes me feel odd. Here I was, hoping either Varric or Solas would be romance-able and dreadfully fearful both might be out, and now it seems they may be pitted against each other for the final slots?
I'm awfully frightened and torn, to be honest. I don't like it. Can't I just have a harem and everybody be happy? Yes? Happiness and love for all?
Oh no, no trouble! They're quite great, actually
. At this point, everyone's just going back and forth showing support and just being generally pleasant.
No no, not Varricmancer trouble, Varricmancer love
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A lot of them came over to show their support because the thread was really depressing for awhile. It was super nice of them! They're a great group of people
Oh no, no trouble! They're quite great, actually
. At this point, everyone's just going back and forth showing support and just being generally pleasant.
Oooooooooooh. Oh, good. Varrimancers seemed a good sort. I'm among them, even though I tend to post here and am in the wanna-bang-Solas camp as well.
I'd love both. Am hoping for at least one, dangit. I don't like the roller coaster, just announce the last two and be done with it, please. Seriously. Just pull the damned bandaid off and be done with it.
rawr
Thank you. I was an English major and was always a lifelong Gramma N*zi, so... it matters not how much I imbibe, I'm usually pretty understandable in a written format (I cannot say if my actual speech would be discernible, though; apparently, I do start to slur the further along it goes, so... there's that).
Yeah, I'm on Page 191 trying to catch up right now. Eep.
Varricmancer trouble? Oh, dear, that makes me feel odd. Here I was, hoping either Varric or Solas would be romance-able and dreadfully fearful both might be out, and now it seems they may be pitted against each other for the final slots?
I'm awfully frightened and torn, to be honest. I don't like it. Can't I just have a harem and everybody be happy? Yes? Happiness and love for all?
What Karm said!
The Varricmancer invasion was of support and huggles!
Oooooooooooh. Oh, good. Varrimancers seemed a good sort. I'm among them, even though I tend to post here and am in the wanna-bang-Solas camp as well.
I'd love both. Am hoping for at least one, dangit. I don't like the roller coaster, just announce the last two and be done with it, please. Seriously. Just pull the damned bandaid off and be done with it.
rawr
Ninja'd your response in there, Racer!
Yeah, I'll admit if Varric is a romance I'll be making a Cadash just for him, Aimo is to blame...lol
And holy gods yes on the bandaid thing. I think the hype train is starting to derail from peoples tension.