Alright guys, I need your help. I'm struggling with my canon playthrough choice on whether or not to keep the inquisition as a peace-keeping force for Divine Victoria (Softened Leliana) or disbanding in order to take on Solas with our core group and finding help on our own.
The one thing I believe in (much like issues brought up in Kotor 2) is that true power comes from knowing when to turn away from it. The Inquisition's main purpose for being created has been resolved and now traitors have been found in our midst. The ever growing numbers of our organization have become a detriment to our current purpose.
This now leads into the problem every organization eventually faces. Power struggle, treachery, change in leadership, the future of the organization, misuse, public perception etc.
However, a new threat has surfaced, changing circumstances.
When I met Mother Giselle and she asked me my plans for the inquisition, I honestly told her
"You once told me about the inquisition that took place eight hundred years ago. You said that when their battle was over, that inquisition's soldiers sheathed their swords and went home. If our battle truly is over, perhaps it's our turn to do the same"
After learning about Solas' plans, I have to ask myself, is it truly over? When I accepted the role of Inquisitor I did so because the cause was a righteous one. The cause that has surfaced is not only personally critical but also has bigger potential for worldwide damage than the threat that Corypheus posed. With my thoughts explained on the situation this then comes down to a choice based on pragmatism rather than principle
Here are my pros and cons for each decision starting with for The Inquisition then Against.
The main problems about the Inquisition being too large is dealt with if we become a Peace-Keeping Force for Divine Victoria. A manageable size with special tests and screenings to catch and anticipate traitors and moles.
"As The Divine's personal guard and peacekeeping force, the Inquisition shrank to a more manageable size. Many who served went home, though the remaining force was still enough to give pause to any who might threaten The Divine's plans. Those who served the new Inquisition were tested and checked thoroughly, in the hope of ferreting out any more spies within its ranks."
Connections I've established as an organization are still viable and strong, though moles are more of a concern because of us working in the light (under the Inquisitions banners) rather than in the shadows (on our own with the contacts we've made). Keeping with the Inquisition gives us more eyes with which to survey but also brings more gazes upon our plans and actions. What we represent can be both a beacon of hope and a cause for concern (as has always been the case). On the one hand, we now can protect our biggest asset and ally (The Divine) directly while also profiting from our standing within The Chantry. The main concern of disbanding comes from seeing all the good we've done being undermined and undone. Giving the people a choice is paramount, but protecting them from themselves is also something to think about. Just the thought of knowing that our organization is still active would give most pause before trying to act against our past deeds. Being active would also, of course, mean that we would stand ready to respond to outside threats if need be, hence the Peace-Keeping part.
As for Disbanding.
Our original purpose has been accomplished. We now have a choice to make. A new threat has been uncovered and our own organization has grown too quickly and too large to manage effectively. Disbanding would allow us to pursue our objectives unfettered and out of sight from unwanted eyes. Not having to answer to public perception would work in our favor, however our capacities to find political allies and sway certain groups to our cause as well as use previous connections would be heavily... severed (get it, because of our arm... Ok, bad pun). Having no accountability would give us unlimited freedom when it came to problem solving yet the tools at our disposal would be limited. We still would have The Divine's support and her connections at our disposal however, as well as other connections we had developed on a personal level. Although our numbers would be few, our bonds would be unbreakable. When push comes to shove, having a few people we trust is more important than many that could potentially hamper, if not destroy our efforts entirely.
Something else to consider is not being beholden to an organization. We wouldn't stand as a figurehead. This would enable us to concentrate on our goals without having to worry about public perception or duties that came with leading The Inquisition. Another pro would be that our organization could never be used against us or the people of Thedas. Given our role is never permanent, then being replaced could easily be orchestrated and eventually achieved. The Divine will also eventually be replaced. Having a military force answering to her could be extremely damaging if changes that have been made are nullified. We already know what happened to The Templars and this has the potential to be worse, as the Inquisition's purpose is much more ambiguous and no special training is required to swell the ranks.
So given this is the last and most crucial decision in the game, I thought it would be a great subject to discuss. Not only for my benefit but also for all of yours. I'd really love to know of your decisions and more importantly, what motivated you to make them
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I had to demonstrate exactly how bad it could get!
