From the way it is presented in game, Solas might actually seem to care more for a romanced Inquisitor than a friendly one; it says something a touch negative about the character that a woman he loves deserves to know more about something of such cultural importance than one he deeply respected.
This point has been brought up before and it seriously bugs me. I don't tell my best friends everything I tell my husband. I don't tell my husband everything I tell my best friends. Does that mean I care about one group more or less than I do the other? Of course not. As has already been stated, people say different things to their SO's than they do their friends. But, all things considered, this is beside the point.
Consider for a moment that Solas was not supposed to be romancable. He would have come to respect and care for every Lavellan Inquisitor and he would not have explained about the Vallisin to any of them. Why? There can be tons of reasons. For one, he's already had dealings with the Dalish and those ended badly. He may come to respect your Lavellan, but I still don't think he would have thought it a good idea to come out directly and say, "Hey, just in case you didn't know, you have slave markings on your face."
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Well like I said, I think if you knew enough to ask him the question, he *would* reveal what the vallaslin were. Totally good with you wanting to know ancient facts, more power to you, etc. Lavellan's seeking truth *is* important to him.
Its just that, the fact that vallaslin used to be slave marks thousands of years ago isn't worth just volunteering without prompting. It has too much potential to upset and anger people who consider vallaslin an important part of their culture in the here and now. Its not worth it. Whatever they were before, they are now a sign of pride. Why rock that boat for people who aren't even looking for him to do so?
The vallaslin's true origins could very well be what turned him off from other Dalish, and be one of the (possible) many things he offered to share with the groups he did approach. He learned his lessons and, as you say, if they don't ask, don't tell.
Also consider, in the romance, Solas doesn't tell a romanced Lavellan about the Vallisin out of respect or love. In fact, if he hadn't backed out of telling her who he was, it's likely he would have never told her as it was likely something he hadn't intended to share.
Of course, he ends up doing this to a romanced Lavellan, but that's cus he chickened out on his *intended* reveal and needed something to say. Her vallaslin was literally staring him in the face at that moment, and his stalled brain was providing precious few alternatives, so that's what he went with.
I have to agree with this. Solas needs to tell her something, fast, and her Vallaslin is right there. That's why he tells her. Not because he respects her or loves her, but because he needs something to say and that was the first thing that comes to mind.
He could have very well told friend Lavellans about the vallaslin. It is not about denigrating the romance, but allowing the other characters to share in that information. It could have been done in a way that is different for romanced inquisitors. I do not see how a character that so so invested in choice and freedom would keep that information from a person he respects and cares for. I don't see it.
Just quoting you to reiterate everything above.
Maybe the question shouldn't be "Why would he tell a romanced Lavellan but not a respected Lavellan?" but instead be "Why wouldn't he tell anyone at all?" because I don't believe he ever intended to tell her.
Modifié par Heidirs, 06 mai 2015 - 07:46 .
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