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[CosmicGnosis]

Unlike the Hero of Ferelden and Hawke, I don't think the Inquisitor can be relegated to the sidelines of Thedas' history. As the bearer of the Anchor, a special power crafted by Corypheus to "assault the very heavens", the Inquisitor must remain important in the grand scheme of things. I don't know how BioWare wants to do it, but they need to figure out a compelling way to keep the Inquisitor around. I'm content with my Hero of Ferelden and Hawke wandering around and being somewhat mysterious. But that would be terribly unsatisfying as the fate of my Inquisitor. The ability to manipulate and potentially enter the Fade is something that can't be ignored. There needs to be more story here.

[Caddius]

Agreed.

For me, the ideal way to handle it would be several meaty, story-heavy DLC's with the Inquisitor, further developing their story as they deal with these Executors that apparently have a beef with the Inquisition, trying to figure out what on earth Solas is doing, possibly a side-trip to Serault and the Tirashan, further focus on how the Inquisition fits into the new South Thedas, that kind of thing. Dragon Age 4 would move North and have its story focus on that, (as well as Solas and possibly the Executors, if they turn out to be too big to confine to DLC's. This would continue the trend of DLC companions/antagonists showing up in a big way in the sequel.) while the Inquisitor would remain in the South, stabilizing the new Divine's reign and sealing Rifts.

[Heimdall]

I think the INQUISITION will remain important in the future. I don't think the INQUISITOR will need to be personally involved. The Inquisitor can stay at Skyhold, managing the Inquisition's affairs from afar while our new heros and heroines encounter agents of the Inquisition in the northern lands.

[MrDbow]

The inquisitor is too powerful. Next Dragon Age game should open with an epic battle in which the Inquisitor is killed.

[Vit246]

The Inquisitor disappears.

 

The inquisitor is too powerful. Next Dragon Age game should open with an epic battle in which the Inquisitor is killed.

 

Nope. My Inquisitor is too cool to be killed. He (and she) will die on their own terms. Or not die.

[Dragonzzilla]

Come the next game, and the Inquisitor will be diagnosed with Disappearing Protagonist Syndrome.

 

Being a protagonist is a dangerous occupation, it seems. They're more likely to be disappeared than actually killed.

[Caddius]

Come the next game, and the Inquisitor will be diagnosed with Disappearing Protagonist Syndrome.

 

Being a protagonist is a dangerous occupation, it seems. They're more likely to be disappeared than actually killed.

Poor Hawke has disappeared, and then either disappeared, or disappeared and killed. 

[ModernAcademic]

Unlike the Hero of Ferelden and Hawke, I don't think the Inquisitor can be relegated to the sidelines of Thedas' history. As the bearer of the Anchor, a special power crafted by Corypheus to "assault the very heavens", the Inquisitor must remain important in the grand scheme of things. 

 

No, he doesn't. And I'm rooting for it to never happen.

[X Equestris]

The way you get around this is shifting the focus out of the Inquisition's sphere of influence, which they have suggested they are doing. So in the future, I bet the most contact we'll have with the Inquisition is through its agents or local commanders, leaving the thorny question of the Inquisitor him/herself out of it.

[KaiserShep]

With the Inquisitor likely being out of our hands in the next games, BioWare could simply decide that s/he has no intention of ever using the mark beyond perhaps dealing with some of the other rifts that are out there and just continues to lead the Inquisition far off from wherever our new character is. The nice thing about the Inquisitor is that we don't need to see the character to see his/her influence. Inquisition scount/soldier NPC here and there, and boom, you're done.

[RobRam10]

The Inquisitor should die while ripping Solas's heart

[AlleluiaElizabeth]

I'd agree with the OP, but its assuming the Inquisitor still *has* the anchor by the end of the DAI story. There might be DLC in which the Inquisitor closes the final rift and Solas takes the anchor back. Or some other scenario in which the inquisitor no longer has/needs the anchor. Then they can be relegated to a leader in the south who certainly isn't going to be personally involved when the Qunari launch their all out invasion or the next Blight strikes or a magister has their next Big Idea and almost blows up Thedas.

[baconluigi]

Hopefully there will be a dlc where the inquisitor can potentially die

[EmissaryofLies]

She won't be. She will be treated as the next Andraste as she always has.

 

And on that note, I hope that the Inquisitor is brutally murdered just like Andraste.

[Sifr]

I'd agree with the OP, but its assuming the Inquisitor still *has* the anchor by the end of the DAI story. There might be DLC in which the Inquisitor closes the final rift and Solas takes the anchor back. Or some other scenario in which the inquisitor no longer has/needs the anchor. Then they can be relegated to a leader in the south who certainly isn't going to be personally involved when the Qunari launch their all out invasion or the next Blight strikes or a magister has their next Big Idea and almost blows up Thedas.

 

I agree, losing the Anchor plot-macguffin would be a nice way to nerf the Inquisitor while still have them around in the background?

[Excella Gionne]

I thought they said the Anchor was a part of the Inquisitor and would not come off unless the Inquisitor is dead. That whole idea of him/her losing their ability would be a redundant idea just to nerf the Inquisitor's character.

[Caddius]

Totally plausible quest in DA4.

You need to get into the Fade physically for shenanigans. The Inquisitor is busy. So you fight the Inquisitor and run off with the hand, Doctor Who style, dodging fireballs and arrows and *insert Significant Other of incredible destruction/a freaking god here* and try to make it work.

[Jaison1986]

Personally, I think it would be wise for Bioware to have the Inquisitor remain the protagonist of future dragon age games. It makes things complicated if we jump protagonist every single game. Not to mention it would be an great disservice to anyone that romanced Solas to never be able to play as the Inquisitor again. Not to mention the story of the Inquisitor didn't felt very personal for me. I think it would be great if we could expand on the Inquisitor character and backstory in future games.

[FadelessRipley]

Personally, I think it would be wise for Bioware to have the Inquisitor remain the protagonist of future dragon age games. It makes things complicated if we jump protagonist every single game. Not to mention it would be an great disservice to anyone that romanced Solas to never be able to play as the Inquisitor again. Not to mention the story of the Inquisitor didn't felt very personal for me. I think it would be great if we could expand on the Inquisitor character and backstory in future games.

 

I agree with you about constant change of protagonist creates a certain disconnect with the series. While I love DA dearly, the connection is different to the one I have with ME purely because I spent three games with the same hero, watching their decisions affect the world and sharing their trials and tribulations. However, BioWare have always made the point that DA is about a world rather than one character, so...

 

I'd like to see the Inquisitor again. The Inquisition is likely to remain very relevant to the world of Thedas, so it's certainly possible. A lot of the pitfalls they had with bringing the HoF back centered around the silent protagonist issue IMO. Here, they can simply have the four VA options return like they did with Hawke's two. Once they keep the customisation options as similar to DAI as possible, that shouldn't cause any issues. Or if they adjust Keep to be able to recognise customisation and import. 

 

However, I wonder will they opt for a smaller story and setting, a la DA2. What do people think? The scale and self contained nature of DA2 wasn't a problem IMO. However they need to put serious thought into environment design, obviously.

[Qun00]

The Inquisition is a large organisation with a lot of influence and power.

It would be strange if they stayed absent during a future crisis.

The least I expect is that the next hero should get reinforcements from them during a big battle.

[mat_mark]

His/her organization became too important, too powerful to be set aside, make the next Dragon Age about the Inquisitor again, problem solved.

 

IMHO, the old rule "New Dragon Age, new protagonist" won't work very well next time, unless they give a proper conclusion to the Inquisition.

[FadelessRipley]

Agreed...DAO and DA2 both wrapped up nicely, while still leading on to later events. DAI not so much IMO.

[Sifr]

I thought they said the Anchor was a part of the Inquisitor and would not come off unless the Inquisitor is dead. That whole idea of him/her losing their ability would be a redundant idea just to nerf the Inquisitor's character.

 

Well, it was Corypheus who stated that the Anchor couldn't be removed, after his attempt failed?

 

It's safe to say he doesn't know everything about the Anchor or how it works, since he's under the impression that the Orb is a Tevinter artefact, not a relic from Elvhenan. Only Solas, Abelas and other Ancient Elves are likely to have actually read the manual when it comes to stuff like the Orb, so I'd take Corypheus' assertion that it's "permanent" with a grain of salt?

[TheJediSaint]

I'm sure Bioware's already order the Inquisitor's bus ticket.

[Mushashi7]

I wouldn't bother my head with this.

Bioware will find a way to get rid of the inquisitor. There's plenty of ways.

Maybe jump a hundred years back or forth?
Let her/him run off with the Love Interest and settel down in a small cabin in the mountains?
Let her turn into a demon?
Be killed by Vivienne?