Dragon Age INQUISITION ► Blackwall is NOT Blackwall, Passing Judgement - Story #4 - Part 106

[@Moumoku-Kage]

You're not a true Warden unless you know who Duncan is.

[@xLetalis]

did Blackwall say he doesn't know?

[@Moumoku-Kage]

If you have Alistair as a Warden and not King, and you take Blackwall with you during Here Lies the Abyss, upon meeting Blackwall, Alistair will mention Duncan knowing him, but you can tell that Blackwall really doesn't know who Duncan is.

[@Thukillion]

WingsofLightandDark that's sneaky

[@josephmort4039]

@@Moumoku-Kage Also makes Blackwall's "I do not fear the Calling"'s comment make more sense.

[@mspionage1743]

I think it is equally interesting that Stroud didn't know the real Blackwall. Stroud was a very old Warden as well, much like Duncan. So it's interesting the real Blackwall and Stroud never crossed paths considering both of their positions.

[@Vyperus69]

Its been obvious throughout the game up until this point that Blackwall isn't a Grey Warden... for one he can't give n answer about the Wardens without saying basic well known facts about them, he didn't even know why Grey Wardens have to be the ones to kill the Archdemon, for another he was too nonchalant about "feeling" the calling As for the other Wardens thinking he was a Warden, they knew of a Warden called blackwell but didn't know he was dead... as he "switched places" with Blackwall when the real Blackwall died

[@biostar4]

Late, I know, but I though he did that, because the order is secretive.

[@Landis963]

It's rather cool how they weaved in bits from Origins to telegraph things that Blackwall/Rainier wasn't aware of. For instance, that "stop along the way" where the real Blackwall got killed? He was undoubtedly getting a vial of darkspawn blood for Rainier's Joining, but got killed instead. EDIT: In addition, he was addressed as "Warden Blackwall" by the bailiff. He could have invoked the Right of Conscription , but he didn't.

[@HalfTangible]

+Landis963 The Right of Conscription only applies during a Blight, iirc

[@ashton7845]

^ this

[@ebonslayer3321]

@@ashton7845 Actually, it doesn't. Even outside a Blight a Warden can invoke the right of conscription, they just usually don't because the last time they tried they fought a war with Ferelden that ended in the catastrophe of Soldier's Peak and them getting banished.

[@미제루피]

@@ebonslayer3321 Pretty sure that was because the Grey Wardens were scheming against a tyrant king with some nobles but got exposed.

[@xLetalis]

Damn Blackwall... you've surprised me!

[@orrthehunter]

see what I mean by "Plot Twist" for his companion story. :p I do also like his new Card appearance. So far he has the best Card appearance once his companion quest is finished.

[@xLetalis]

orrthehunter Oh yea, it was totally unexpected

[@Vyperus69]

didnt surprise me he was obviously not a real Grey Warden the whole time

[@bgill6623]

This has given me a whole new respect for black wall/Thom

[@bgill6623]

Yes I know

[@jcksparrowfan]

Maybe this means I'm naive but I was surprised when hs true identity first came to light. I have always taken things literally, just how my brain is wired but it makes me feel bad when I see so many people go all "It's obvious he's lying" :/

[@xLetalis]

I didn't think it was too obvious

[@jcksparrowfan]

@@xLetalis I mean he didn't offer much when asked about the Wardens, but Anders didn't say much either. I mean, I guess the circumstances were different but I didn't really question Blackwall's evasiveness. Maybe it was because I don't pay attention to dialogue and spam through when I get bored xD

[@megasauruss]

It’s called a twist for a reason, so imo, don’t feel bad.

[@IsRickIV]

Don’t feel bad my dude. I knew something was off, but I didn’t expect him not being a Warden.

[@allysonchen4286]

So in other words he pulled a Cloud Strife

[@vladiclaushelsing4064]

Well that explains why his name change after i defeat corypheous

[@ikariiprince]

Literally same. I was like “WHO is that??”

[@Twilight24682]

I gave him to the grey wardens and he joined them in the end he wanted to be a grey warden so why not let him he is doing something he loves

[@njoYYY]

Man I totally missed this quest in my playthrough. Thanks for uploading it so I could experience it. I wouldve given him to the Warden though.

[@xLetalis]

my pleasure :)

[@altiernation5057]

You can't lock up Sera's best friend. You can't

[@xLetalis]

uh Sera :)

[@LordMarvin1993]

She's still soaring over tevinter from the size ten boot I applied to her ass for breaking Cullen

[@channel45853]

Oh, locking up Blackwall does have some benefits....

[@chr15cuddy]

Mind=blown

[@joxler514]

(4 years later LoL), But he did the Joining? This is with Cole the best companion quest.

[@dddrrmm]

That executioner LOVES narrating!

[@hungthepro1234]

He is a bailiff Executioner is the guy with the Skull Mask

[@ye-old-baxter5816]

Yeah, After the initial talk with him, I was wondering where why there was a big X on his character when I went to select my party, it's ok though, I never use him, lol.

[@gzapray7203]

As someone who plays Origins for god knows how many times, I already know that Blackwall's lying even before that particular quest. The driving question for me is when he will reveal it?

[@CordellPotts]

Can't believe Blackwall was really Arthur Morgan!!

[@ElliedoGaming]

I let him die for this. I had tried to romance him- then he gave me some sob story as to why he didn't want to be with me, ran away then tried to come back saying he was stupid. THEN runs away again to do this. I just left him. I don't like people who can't make up their mind about who they are, or what they want from life. Seemed like to me he figured something out- did the right thing. So let him have it. Also, this stunt seems to be a bit psychotic to me. He's crazy.

[@leepoppop5523]

No one try to romance him for a good reason

[@wanderingman5516]

@@CarlosCastro94360 I bet Lexa ends up romancing him everytime he play the Inquisition. She just cant resist him

[@r3ality3]

Blackwalls background is so similar to anders in da2 . It's like every dragon age has to have this whiney/darkpast warden character lol. same with alistair though he was the best of the version. Bioware, this is getting old.

[@xLetalis]

Alexithymia X Anders was not like that in Awakening :) Should've kept him that way

[@r3ality3]

xLetalis IKR justice messed him up :(

[@ZeroResurrected]

It's called character devlopment. I suggest you look it up.

[@tinycrownarts3145]

Alexithymia X Actually Blackwell is so much better than anders Srsly anders fucking suckkks

[@B.Scruby]

It's a rule mate. For every 3 interesting party members, you've to have one basic party member. Rule of 3.

[@MrVavant]

I like blackwall :) i never judged him hes my fav!!!!!

[@xLetalis]

I prefer his voice actor's work in the Witcher 3

[@AlexZebol]

@@xLetalis who did he voice there?

[@xLetalis]

@@AlexZebol a few side characters, the most prominent being Cleaver if im not mistaken

[@AlexZebol]

@@xLetalis nice find! Never recognized him there.

[@lucasmackey2808]

4:10 BLACKWALL!

[@MrSecretSentai]

I left him in prison when I found this out I’m a bit biased on Origins and the grey wardens I admit but it just seemed wrong to keep him in my party after that

[@mariaevangelatou9358]

Same!

[@user-gu4pr9il5s]

I don’t get a messenger and I’m too scared to look at the comments because spoilers, someone help ya boy out

[@xLetalis]

Gosh I don't remember how it went ;[

[@jmlaw8888]

This quest was incredibly stupid on 2 counts: 1. Blackwalls supposed "crime". The Dragon Age series CONSTANTLY embeds that Orlais is a murderous, politicking nation where their so called "Great Game" or whatever gets people killed all the time. Both Josephine (JOSEPHINE) own quest and backstory involve senseless killings from political intrigue. The frankly pathetic "le shock horror" reaction at what Blackwall did just made me go "wasnt that like basically just tuesday in Orlais?" 2. Rainiers idiotic thinking that the Wardens couldnt trust him if he told them what had happened. Their entire founding credo is "well take ANYONE no matter what theyve done". He could have told them he "ate Blackwalls liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti" and they would just point him to the deep roads and hope he shanks a genlock before he goes down. All around stupid writing. The only bit I liked is everyone hating him for lying to them for so long. Oh and Iron Bulls Gary Stu "I see through you" to Blackwall was sickening too. Godawful crap from a godawful character that is Iron Bull. Eugh. God I miss Origins style Dragon Age.

[@windingroadelven]

Doing his quest line and when I did the war table mission it said a new area was unlocked with Blackwall what the hell is this new area ?!!!! Anyone please ?

[@gijsbrugmans7747]

NOOOO NOW HES GONE

[@ibrahimleite6572]

The best choice is he be come a grey warden?

[@TheGeoCheese]

The best choice is to have him atone as Rainier. Trespasser has a very inspiring slide if you allow him to atone.

[@TheGeoCheese]

@Betta Warrior I don’t please everyone. I almost actively go against Cassandra’s beliefs and she’s still highly approves of me 😂

[@TheGeoCheese]

@Betta Warrior actually punching Solas is both hilarious and felt good.

[@redemption101caleb]

What the fuck is with the background music

[@guillermochaconpoveda7085]

Man I HATED Blackwall with a passion. I started to not like him by how agressive he was towards Dorian all the time, and it only went downhill from there. Then there's his views on whatever the inquisitor is doing: nothing to add that any other companion with a more legitimate claim to the matter hasn't already added. He's just there, speaking his mind. TOO MUCH. I would always choose the most insulting/agressive option in our dialogues trying to make him hate me and he would still show approval?? How pathetic can he be?