Dragon Age: Inquisition - Meeting Ameridan as an elf

[@heyjoji1954]

When I heard both inquisitors greet each other it felt like they've put so much respect behind that one word "Inquisitor"

[@KagirinaiYonaka]

I feel like it's how two war veterans would greet each other when they ever meet. It's a form of recognition for each other burdens and responsibilities.

[@enbytoon]

I feel like this scene has the most weight with an elven inquisitor especially since it highlights a lot of issues with how Thedas tends to erase the elven heritage of many of the people who shaped its history unless it’s to be all “oh the elves fell”

[@ZeroOmega-vg8nq]

Even harder when you play as a chic elf who romances solas which seems to be what the writing team wanted the most. You get to find out just how much the dalish have truly forgotten and warped

[@Riku-zv5dk]

@@ZeroOmega-vg8nq the irony being romancing Solas was a late addition to development

[@telemarkaeology]

History + time = tragedy. Bits like this are why I love this game, warts and all.

[@SrChr778]

One of the best lines post-completing the main campaign; "I fought a Darkspawn Magister who was also a would-be god. He had a dragon, too." Ameridan: "Then I leave this world in good hands."

[@matasa7463]

Don't forget that the Hero of Fereldan is still out there kicking ass, if the choices were made for that.

[@RamekGreen]

"I am glad Drakon's friendship with our people has remained strong" "Uhhh, yeah, about that..."

[@Fr0st1989]

I imagine Solas saw a bit of himself in Ameridan; being locked away and awaking to a world that has changed beyond recognition

[@baamnight6878]

Like corypheus too?

[@elderwolf2722]

And I thought Fen Harel was the one doing the locking up not getting locked up but ehhh what do I know played every dragon age game sinds the 1st I probably don't know anything 😒😒😒

[@acendantoverlord5737]

lone wolf ehh? The fuck is the matter with you?

[@elderwolf2722]

@@acendantoverlord5737 ??????????????

[@AquaswanOfficial]

@@elderwolf2722 literally nobody questioned your "expertise". chill.

[@morsalo123]

"Take moments of happiness where you find them. The world will take the rest." One of my favorite quotes from this game.

[@mithrandirsilvertongue1406]

Some people said they didn’t really like Jaws of Hakkon, but I thought it was pretty cool, esp. this part, I also liked leaning more about the Avarr, and I got to judge a bear lol, I mean it wasn’t the best thing ever, but I still thought it was good...

[@mithrandirsilvertongue1406]

Alessia I can understand that, but I still appreciate its highlights...

[@grelly_chan8401]

Way better then descent

[@thething9617]

I liked the part with the bear, everything else was un*bear*able

[@gabrielacruz233]

The Thing where’s Cassandra when we need her?

[@TheShadyElf]

While I found Inquisition to be a step in the right direction for the series after Dragon Age 2, I feel as though they wasted so much work on building these huge open areas. They were very beautiful, but just felt empty. What I wanted was more choices and story. I feel like Jaws of Hakkon continued the base game's philosophy, while Trespasser felt closer to Origins. More focused and more story, less open world and all those junk quests. We'll see how Dragon Age 4 turns out.

[@meliannhawke3318]

The charisma of Ameridan's voice acting is unbelievable. Combined with the music score and the deep-routed historical and personal tragedy on multiple layers, it's a masterpiece. "Inquisitor."

[@mickel1470]

Finished my first playthrough of this a few months ago.. Male elven mage with even the same vallaslin..I felt like a younger incarnation of the same man. Never have I felt so valid in my choices playing a game before.

[@Evantrop]

You do know that tatoos are slave markings?

[@rab1dbaby857]

@@Evantrop omg solas is that you?

[@jonathanlowery4352]

I think elf is the best race to play with imo

[@Leon-mv1bn]

For this game, it's the most logical choice

[@pearsemolloy9656]

For me personally my Dwarf playthrough was my favourite. That being said I’ve never played as an elf in either Origins or Inquisition, elves have never really appealed to me.

[@ZeroOmega-vg8nq]

I like the cosmic irony of always playing mages in Dragonage. "Oh look yall wanna keep blaming mages for everything but its always gunna be a mage to save yo sorry butts!"

[@Xyliaaa]

@@ZeroOmega-vg8nq Legit, same! In my first playthrough, in DA:O I played elven mage, then my Hawke was OBVIOUSLY a mage too and in the DA:I I came back to the roots with Lavellan mage. Being mage and elven? That's like dream come true to me. And learning how ppl in Thedas treat elfs, especially in DA:O, I had so much satisfaction to play it with my Surana since she could prove that elfs are not just some slaves but hold power too. And Lavellan of course, such a powerful mage with a rich background of being raised by Dalish elfs - that's so inspiring in some ways.

[@ZeroOmega-vg8nq]

@@Xyliaaa just sucks that the writers mainly focused on a elven female inquisitor romancing solas to be the canon. I wouldave liked to see how a male friend for solas would have been taught by solas how everything they knew might be wrong. But nope only romance gets the vallaslin cutscene until tresspasser

[@theyincorporated5711]

4:09 Ms. inquisitor I don’t feel so good...

[@joegeo5]

Lmao brilliant

[@girlgalahad6911]

im crying

[@technology5979]

Man, An elven Inquisitor bringing Cassandra along for this is more or less just going to convince Ameridan the future went completely to shit.

[@cowgod1945]

Elves make great tragic figures in stories...always pity them, they deserved better I wonder if he’d still respect me if he knew I was a death mage

[@foxfire7]

Since knew about Nevarra, there's a good chance he would've been fine with it. It's part of their culture and all.

[@Hunncas]

Legit read as "meeting the American"

[@mephistopheles8220]

bruhh

[@blackmoon2128]

It seems that the 'modern' world of Dragon Age did only got worse and worse as the ages passed.

[@mickel1470]

Definitely if you were an elf,lol

[@JB-xl2jc]

I’d argue the opposite, the blights were getting dealt with more and more easily and outside of civil wars and the Qunari most people didn’t have to worry about much. Oh, besides possession. But that was always a problem I suppose

[@floppydisksareop]

@@JB-xl2jc Except not really... The last blight was handled easily purely by chance. It could've gone wrong really easily, as every Warden in Ferelden except for two recruits and one captive was dead, the country was in the middle of a succession war, and relations with the other races were degraded to the point where they almost refused to help. The one before that almost wiped them out. The Qunari are threatening to break Tevinter which is way stronger than both Orlais and Ferelden. Ferelden is barely in one piece as they were invaded by Orlais for quite some time. Griffins are extinct so Grey Wardens are less effective. The Chantry went crazy, imprisoned every mage, shaped the templars into a fanatic force that despises mages despite the fact that they should protect them just as much as they protect others from them, tranquils are left that way permanently, every elf is either a slave, a servant, or a nomad barely better than a bandit in many cases. Most magical and technological knowledge was lost, the dwarves are on the brink of complete collapse, the elves no longer even recognise an Eluvian. What about this is better? Ancient Tevinter was better and more stable than whatever this is... Maybe the first blight was worse but the second one was handled much better than that for instance... It got really bad after the first Inquisition disbanded

[@marymarcoux3459]

@@floppydisksareop griffins are not extinct... yet.

[@flyingpaladin617]

@@floppydisksareop Tevinter isn't stronger than Orlais

[@gendoruwo6322]

I gotta say this: I don't like face tattoos. But this inquisitor... looks great. I replayed this vid several times just to appreciate her.

[@Etidorhpa]

thank you :)

[@HouseBug26]

Love them freckles.

[@matthewgaviola8885]

The red tattoos are an actual thing in Dragon Age. They're elves that worship the Forbidden Ones, an anti-elven pantheon.

[@Rallyman240]

@@MrKnaives You can actually change the look of your character during the game. Just go to that weird store in the north.

[@rihanix9646]

@@Rallyman240 where north?

[@TaliZorah1]

Anders: "You know why they call this the dragon age, bloody things are everywhere!!"

[@omurice-kun2]

AHHH man this inquisitor looks fantastic. Wish I had it for PC so I could make an inquisitor this good. Awesome vid makes me wanna run through again.

[@Etidorhpa]

This is on the PS4, you too can make this inquisitor. I will put the link for the imgur gallery in the description :)

[@omurice-kun2]

Sadly im on the 360 so not as many customization options (much wrinkle, no freckles too op) but awesome of you to do that!

[@Etidorhpa]

oh man that's rough. I saw it on the ps3, and it was terrible, well compared to how I was used to. Well at least you can still play, and the story is awesome :)

[@omurice-kun2]

@@Etidorhpa Well, it's been a year and I finally have a good PC so its time to finally make her. o7

[@mythicmars4848]

You don't need it for pc just some good character creation video guides

[@ZeroOmega-vg8nq]

Ameridan being a mage is poetically why in every DA game i play mage. The world hates and vilified mages but every time the world needs help its always gunna be a gods damn mage unscrewing things

[@vincentelgincolin4091]

at 3:19 you can see the frozen dragon move

[@LeserDrac333]

it was breaking free because ameridan becoming drastically weaker by due to the interference by the avvar revenant

[@logovomoe2634]

@@LeserDrac333 Dragon is considered an NPC here. Everyone else's moving their heads towards the speaker. Dragon is not an exception

[@LeserDrac333]

@@logovomoe2634 lol hahaha

[@Evantrop]

"Take moments of happiness where you can find them.The world will take the rest"

[@sercan9791]

Thanks for the sliders friend. Your character looks awesome.

[@Etidorhpa]

Thank you : )

[@Ghost-ql3hl]

This was honestly one of my favourite parts of the entire game. Meeting the first inquisitor was so damn cool

[@binah7744]

Man this guy was so cool. Wish we could’ve seen more of him, but i get it. Rip ameridian, you beautiful bastard

[@empressx834]

Yeah I have to admit Ameridan is attractive

[@turquesa_8056]

I wish he could have been a companion the same as Abelas. Course it is the same voice actor for both but it was a missed opportunity on the game developers part I think.

[@butterflymage5623]

When the past was a more civilised time.

[@fawnieee]

I always feel awful when killing the dragons. I wish we didn't have to.

[@temporary67315]

A fan of Fire Emblem perhaps? Some games allow dragons (manaketes) to fight alongside your army.

[@fawnieee]

@@temporary67315 thank you, I will definitely check it out!

[@purple-eyesgreydragon]

I LOVE dragon don’t get me wrong. But in my eyes there is no greater test of strength then to take down the mightiest breed of them all, high dragon, much less 12. I mean Iron Bull loves dragons but he agrees there’s no greater thrill then to best one. In doing so you show the promise of a dragon within yourself.

[@sabnock31]

@@purple-eyesgreydragon and, to be fair, they kill a lot of people. Like Ferelden something-something made a nest in a port of some sort. Yeah it was a dwarwen smugglers but nontheless.

[@sigfart279]

I get you bro, they are so rare and can be seen as antique creatures. Good things they nested, so they aren't really invasive creature per se.. but still some of them nesting in hatated areas. They are friggin strong tho so dont feel too bad about killing them

[@ianbailey4213]

0:23 My heart, oh goodness my heart.

[@cass7448]

I love the mutual respect in this scene.

[@69chase666]

take moments of happiness where find them ... the world will take the rest - powerful stuff

[@beep3242]

I need the sliders for your Inquisitor, she's so pretty

[@Slowpoke3x]

I wish i could just import my Hawke from DA2 into this game. Somehow every Hawke i made was drop dead gorgeous . DAO had alot of different and unique choices for appearance DAI on the other hand felt very bland the best character i made was a Qunari female and was just ok. Sometimes i would make characters that looked good when i made them but was a nightmare when put into the world's lighting

[@myztik5716]

You can create some real lookers with DAI but you need to use mods

[@fionn2220]

1 year late but here you go imgur.com/a/NmFWt

[@dinenduath4782]

THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I SEE THIS!!! Oh man, I really need to get a better pc, so I can actually finish the game

[@noodledogs]

ya know it seems like quite a bit of things are focused on elves. this, trespasser, and cory’s orb. i’m not saying that the game wants you to have an elf inky, but it definitely puts more focus on them than the other races.

[@xenon8117]

Strange considering that only the Trevelyan was planned initially.

[@Ketta139]

Why did he say “I will join Telana at Andrastes side”? I know the Dalish didnt exist before the fall of the Dales, but they obviously believed in the Elven pantheon.

[@bridgetopeace7449]

Ameridan believes in both the elven pantheon and the Maker. The first Inquisition were the Seekers of Truth, therefore the Inquisitor is their commander.

[@IshootURface]

Polythiest.

[@Demothios]

The scene is from the "Jaws of Hakkon" DLC, and that particular bit of info is revealed as the player progresses through the zone. Essentially, Ameridan - and other Dalish of his time presumebly - believed in both the Maker AND the elven pantheon. This is known from RL, where some cultures practise some native multi-god (polytheist) beliefs, but also practise some form of imported Christianity or Islam - or similar one-god (monotheist) beleifs. This mixing of religions or beliefs is known as "syncretism". So Ameridan is a syncretic follower of both Andreste and the Maker, as well as believing in the Dalish gods.

[@tiffanywithers9298]

Same thing with a Catholic or Christian practicing Wiccan

[@efaristi9737]

Ameridan worshiped the Maker, he hoped it would help human and elf cultures come closer. And the Dalishs worship Andrastés, not as a prophetess but as a heroine, their liberator, the one who helped them to break their chains. The current Dalishs do not consider the Maker as one of their gods but they still have a lot of respect for Andrasté.

[@maximusgennaro5342]

now that I think about the only people who haven't really forgotten how to be themselves where humans they pretty much stayed the same their just everywhere now. I'm basing this off of a quote from Cole

[@ryankelley5160]

I really dont like the fact that the dragons head moves at 03:19

[@not-theraccoons5949]

Ryan Kelley it happens again earlier in the video too.

[@DazedN7]

@@not-theraccoons5949 He did say it was breaking free.

[@SirBigWater]

That's because it's considered an NPC. Which moves its head towards the speaker.

[@Lucas-iw5xo]

The best place in Thedas for an elf is the Ferelden form King Alistair and Queen Warden Commander Cousland Theirin.

[@elderwolf2722]

There is a dialogue in dai about this the so called 1st inquisitor an chantry priest(ess) (I think) say to an older priestess who (of course) wasn't important enough to be there says: I have heard story that the 1st inquisitor is an elf. Then the older priestess says NO THATS A LIE THATS NOT TRUE.

[@cutee4452]

It took me 1 hour to create my female elf character and i say its worth it.

[@darkblond6467]

Wow! Your elf is so pretty! :O

[@oasius3476]

Did anyone notice that the dragon is moving its head when you talk to Ameridan

[@ryandunham1047]

Take moments of happiness. Wherever they may be. 0_0 That is a profound quote. I’m gonna use that irl. :) Lord knows I and the world could use some of that right about now.

[@clementdupuigrenet9390]

What armor is she wearing ?

[@marcoboscarol2420]

I like your " Blood Elf " XD

[@wilssantos2]

Goodness! My Inquisitor looks EXACTLY like this one. Still haven't gotten to this part, but about to start the JoH. It's gonna be funny, I'll try to make a video of the encounter.

[@Freedom_Aviators]

I played an elf inquisitor got to the winter palace area then fell off after getting a bit of bad rep with Cole, now I'm playing as a Qunari mage who supports mages I have five others who are all level 12 but I keep jumping from one to the other the Qunari mage is now level 17 YET I'M CURRENTLY PLAYING ANOTHER ELF! Why do I always torture myself by never finishing a playthrough, I haven't even gotten past the winter palace

[@shadowbeast2276]

Few people ever ask for the job. It usually falls onto their shoulders.

[@turquesa_8056]

I really wish he could have been a companion option. Such a missed opportunity.

[@canyounot4706]

This scene was way too emotional for me bro. I identify a lot with the elves, coming from a Taino heritage. My ancestors have been forgotten by all but those who carry on their visage. I imagine the elves in this game feel the same way I feel about the loss of such an amazing culture. Yeah I hate Solas with a passion....

[@Etidorhpa]

I just spent a while looking up a lot of info about the Taino. Quite interesting history! Now it's not just your people who remember. : )

[@canyounot4706]

@@Etidorhpa that means a lot. Thank you

[@AMETHYST21897]

Dragon Age: Inquisition is my favorite game to play. Trying to get access to the DLCs like this one

[@MyNameIsBucket]

"Sup? You were frozen in time. Everything you fought for turned to shit. Anyway, time to die!"

[@Name.is2]

They need to make the default inquisitor an elf, the elf inquisitor story is the best one.

[@deathstar6998]

It was the same for the elven grey warden in origins, in fact it forshadows the events of inquisition. Which is quite funny.

[@Vsm426]

wait this dlc only applies to elf inquisitors?

[@Name.is2]

gaenues26 no, the dialog is different if you’re an elf

[@TJVBernal]

played origins as elf too that way, in DA2 all humans do is fuck shit up albeit hawke tried very hard to keep everything together, compared to calenhad and other historical figures he was clean

[@chrishamilton7516]

Ameridan: "I wasn't strong enough to stop this Dragon turned god. You will have too." My Inquisitor holding the banana on a stick and cheese wheel shield: "Are you 100 percent sure about that bud?"

[@Etidorhpa]

lol

[@unclesuave]

Like most Inquisitors were? Wait... Wasn't he the first?

[@hajdaricmuamer5075]

No no. He was the last Inquisitor of the former inquisition

[@jeromesears6586]

*I got to judge a bear.* 😁

[@mephistopheles8220]

3:18 the dragon moved lol

[@midnightcas9995]

I’m hoping that Cassandra will consider Ameridan’s situation in regards to Mages. Mage Seekers in the future? Free of demon possession?

[@pearl_lisha896]

Where did you get that armor

[@VivieneMara]

Where did you get that Andraste staff ?

[@Etidorhpa]

Sorry I really don't remember, this was eight years ago.

[@fabbioscarito6261]

How'd you acquire that juicy armour?

[@davidbujna8480]

How do the DLC's place lore wise? After or during base game? I haven't got the chance to finish the game and wish to do it as lore wise as possible

[@henriknielsen6998]

If i remember right it is playable during the story. Though I can't remember details, it has been a long time.

[@castalov247]

David Bujna I believe all of them except Trespasser take place during the base game

[@IDKGeorge123]

I hate the fact trespasser is a "end game DLC".. They make you play 40+ hours to even access it, end the main story so there's nothing to return to, give you cool new armour and weapons.. all new set of gear.. and BAM! Game over. If you buy DLC you should be able to use what you received as a reward in the main game. It's like receiving a million dollars 5 hours before you die..

[@igorzhukov5390]

@scalezygren You get the schematics for that cool gear that you can sync up in a new game. It's a good compromise.

[@4dotaonly]

This DLC is between "Here Lies the Abyss" and "Wicked eyes and wicked hearts" quests and before the temple of mythal. The historian will comment the Orlais incidents in accordance to your choice. -Before Wicked: Will say that future of Orlais is uncertain bla bla bla After Wicked: Will comment the situation of Orlais

[@nicolasperez114]

Daamn so epic

[@sarahthewierdo]

When in the game does this take place? I've played through the whole game and haven't seen it.

[@Etidorhpa]

In the first DLC Jaws of Hakkon

[@Cyon2012]

I do not remember this scene! Is this a dlc?

[@TarotMage]

It is. It's "Jaws of Hakkon," the first DLC released for Dragon Age Inquisition (followed by "The Descent" and then the final DLC, "Trespasser")

[@Scarletraven87]

Master Oogway

[@loveyuiz]

Damn, Lyrium Staff ? is that Isana’s song or the Crafted Lyrium Staff ?

[@DarkKnight52365]

i forget the name of the DLC but its the one were you go into the deep roads

[@adamw.8579]

"The Descent" DLC

[@matthewgaviola8885]

The DLC's story may have sucked. But you get a bunch of cool weapons, armor, and access to materials you would otherwise have to grind in searching for

[@PhillyBoyBcn]

My Inquisitor was a mage elf somewhat less silver-haired than this guy. And probably with different tattoo. Otherwise, my char looks quite similar.

[@turquesa_8056]

When I first saw I thought "I imagine my character would look like him at that age."

[@yrevra2407]

Such a good game.

[@-Gilver]

Imagine if he was a party member

[@Nikolaj11]

Curious how this video suddenly pops up and gains a bunch of comments. How did you get the option to talk about the tranquil? I've played the DLC a bunch of times and never had that option, even with Cassandra in my party. I always finish the DLC before Corypheus, is it post-game only?

[@sai35400]

can't be post-game, solas is still there

[@Etidorhpa]

I have no idea why this video is suddenly getting a lot of attention. As for the Tranquil, have you done Cassandra's side quest fully, and decided to rebuild the Seekers? I remember that was the path I took with Cassandra at that time, and it's not post game. I did this before the last quest, as I do all the DLC, save Trespasser.

[@Nikolaj11]

Ah, I didn't even consider Solas, lol. Of course. I've always completed the game 100% before I finish Corypheus, including companion quests, and usually this is the last quest I complete before that point, so I always have Cassandra's quest completed when I get to Ameridan. I have always had the ability to introduce her as a seeker, at the point where you speak about being elves with him, but the dialogue option after that where you talk about Tranquil I have never seen.

[@Quizzinggirl14]

Maybe a specialty for mages? Or from arcane knowledge? I don't remember seeing this in my playthrough but I main rogues.

[@Etidorhpa]

all this attention for this video has got me wanting to play again lol. it could be due to being a mage. i will have to do two new plays, one mage, and a misc

[@Wrex_Raptor]

What dlc is this? Or mission

[@Etidorhpa]

It's towards the end of the Jaws of Hakkon DLC

[@ephemeral1755]

Is that pauldron a mod?

[@gaetanobrancato7530]

Name staff? And name armor? Location? Tanks😂

[@djarrah]

A bit late, but the staff is Lyrium infused(Descent dlc), while the armor looks like superior battlemage coat

[@Antonin1738]

what armor is that?

[@Sunrise344]

where is this Dragon?

[@mandaloretheangry9043]

cool stuff

[@rogelioregalado2032]

What does he give you at the end

[@Etidorhpa]

staff

[@ItsAKindOfMagic6]

Really? he gave me his armor.

[@nicolasperez114]

I guess it depends on your class

[@Shadowhunterbg]

Thats embarrassing... did he wear shorts?

[@JB-xl2jc]

Nope. He gives you a device that lets you pull in his old memories from around the entire basin, giving lore and stat buffs.

[@daovtoan]

just make an inquisitor after you, nice creation m8.

[@ChrisHoHoHooooooo]

Hi! Is your game modded?

[@Etidorhpa]

No

[@ChrisHoHoHooooooo]

@@Etidorhpa Amazing, your inquisitor looks great!

[@Etidorhpa]

@@ChrisHoHoHooooooo Thanks man : )

[@EphPhaThaINC]

And... “Well...shit.”

[@gonzalocarbonellalconada9518]

What part of the Story is it?

[@ViperPilotSleepy]

Jaws of Hakkon dlc. I have it but I never started it.

[@gonzalocarbonellalconada9518]

Steven Noneya thanks 😁

[@J4yWr47h]

OK so armor name please

[@hurcsug5452]

Superior Battlemage coat. With battlemage coat arms.

[@onlyoddity]

Wait, is this a dlc or..???

[@Djeison_]

DLC. Jaws of Hakkon

[@badfoody]

Fkery. I should reinstall DAI

[@full-timeanimeman4341]

Is this dlc?

[@yang6642]

Yes, Jaws of Hakkon dlc

[@lokilaufey1189]

um is this in the base game or tresspasser

[@Etidorhpa]

It's in the Jaws of Hakkon expansion

[@minlow7831]

Typical person from the past sealing away the problem on instead of actually dealing with it then

[@varric]

You actually hear everything Ameridan says? He mentions that he lacks the strength to slay the dragon.

[@minlow7831]

Daniel I’m saying that its such a common fantasy plot Person form the past was “too weak” to solve the issue so they sealed it away for the player to deal with

[@PASSPORTKING2106]

@@minlow7831 well I mean after 800 years hopefully someone with the power to do it could Namely always YOU tho lol 🤣