You were present at the Conclave. Whether by fate, mistake, or design—you will survive what follows.

Race:

• Human (Noble, Circle, or Free Marcher)
• Elf (Dalish or City Elf)
• Dwarf (Carta, Merchant, or Surface)
• Qunari (Vashoth mercenary or Tal-Vashoth exile)

Class:

• Warrior
• Rogue
• Mage

Not everyone is chosen. Most are simply caught in the storm:

• Templar: Enforcer in a fractured Order, loyalty under strain
• Apostate: Fugitive mage surviving outside the Circle
• Circle Mage: Still bound—or recently freed—amid chaos
• Grey Warden: Fighting a hidden threat few understand
• Orlesian Bard: Spy, manipulator, and political weapon
• Mercenary: Soldier for hire in a war-torn land
• Smuggler: Moving goods, people, and secrets across borders
• Carta Dwarf: Criminal enforcer navigating lyrium and power
• Dalish Hunter: Keeper of old ways in a hostile world
• Ben-Hassrath Agent: Qunari spy observing Thedas
• Reaver: Warrior embracing forbidden power
• Arcane Warrior: Blending blade and magic
• Legionnaire: Dwarf of the Deep Roads, already counted among the dead

Before the Breach

• Arriving at the Conclave as a delegate, guard, or observer
• Traveling through the Hinterlands amid mage-templar skirmishes
• Serving in a Circle or Templar force on the verge of collapse
• Operating as a spy during fragile peace negotiations
• Tracking strange Fade disturbances or rifts forming

Act I – Chaos (Post-Breach)

• Surviving the Breach and its aftermath
• Escaping or defending Haven
• Closing early Fade rifts in the Hinterlands
• First contact with the Inquisition

Act II – Power

• Choosing between Mages or Templars as allies
• Operating from Skyhold as the Inquisition rises
• Political maneuvering in Orlais or Ferelden
• Exploring ancient ruins, elven sites, or Deep Roads

Act III – Resolution

• Facing Corypheus and his forces
• Resolving companion arcs and loyalties
• Determining the future of the Inquisition
• Shaping the political fate of Thedas

Character Moments

• Being interrogated by Cassandra about the Conclave
• A quiet conversation with Varric, Solas, or Leliana
• Drinking in a tavern while tensions rise around you
• Debating mage-templar politics with companions
• Private moments of doubt, faith, or ambition

Political & Social

• Negotiating with nobles or envoys
• Operating as a spy or informant
• Managing faction tensions within the Inquisition
• Attending Orlesian court or diplomatic gatherings

Exploration & Discovery

• Investigating ancient elven ruins or lost temples
• Delving into the Deep Roads
• Tracking Fade anomalies or magical disturbances

Immediate Crisis

• A dragon descends on a settlement
• A Fade rift tears open nearby
• A demon possession spirals out of control
• An ambush by bandits, templars, or enemy forces
• A sudden betrayal within your ranks