Dragon Age: The History and Lore of Thedas. Introduction -The World of Thedas

[@kayleighm5133]

I have a love and fascination for world building and story telling, which is why Dragon Age is one of my favorite gaming series. Despite the many complaints and frustration with Bio-Ware and a new game, I still love the world. It feels very alive and realistic, and I think the writing team did a very good job. I hope the team for Dreadwolf does a good job expanding on the world and history. You did a great job on this video, and I can't wait to binge the rest!

[@gl4d10]

14:19 i'm sure that someone must have already commented this, but to anyone who didn't know, Thedas literally means THE Dragon Age Setting, meant to be a placeholder during development but nothing else ended up sticking

[@Siilk70]

I must say, Thedas is a really good name for a fantasy game continent, alongside with Tamriel

[@TrisFireblood]

I have been a die hard DA fan since I first got Origins in rhe mid 2000's, and I NEVER noticed this 😂😅

[@adamottosson3248]

Real good stuff, 10/10 would watch again

[@CallMeMimi27]

you watched it again because you enjoyed it. i had to watch it again because I have a small attention span and missed most of it we are not the same 😂

[@elyonum]

Welp, DA:TV is out this fall and I haven't played a DA game in a decade. Let's go professor, I need a lore refresh! [takes out pencil and paper]

[@loreuniversity895]

Welcome to the channel, my friend! 😁

[@leaflemon1765]

I absolutely love this!!! I’ve been listening to fictional history lessons to help me wind down to sleep and this was everything I needed. Also, has anyone ever told you you sound a lot like Solas? I mean this in the best way, but it made me smile imagining Solas enthusiastically explaining the human known history of Thedas. This is the first of the videos I’ve seen of yours so I’m really hoping there is or will be more! I’m dying to know the history of the exalted plains or emerald graves- especially the elvhen influences thereof

[@leaflemon1765]

TL:DR sign me up for the course! You’ve got a new student :)

[@loreuniversity895]

Thank you very much for the kind words, and Im glad it has helped wind down! I take sounding like Solas as a huge compliment :D . If you wanna watch more there is a second vid on the channel about the chronology of Thedas, and hopefully during the coming week I will get a new vid up. If you like elven lore then you are in for a treat with the coming vid, is all Im saying :D - Professor Absalom.

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[@loreuniversity895]

Thank you very much :D

[@tiffanypeirotti8061]

Thank you it was really useful! I'll watch the whole series before Veilguard/Dreadwolf comes out!

[@loreuniversity895]

Thank you for enjoying it, welcome to the channel! 😁

[@hikupptheoverthinker]

Dragon Age is my favorite game series ever, so glad I stumbled upon this channel. I love digging into the lore in game, and it's nice to refresh on it and learn something entirely new

[@CGRPR]

We've been playing DA pen and paper for a while already. I still lack all the backgrounds (deities, races, politics, etc.) for my character to really feel at home. So these courses have now become obligatory. Thank you for your time and dedication, professor ❤

[@Maxbroforce]

Oh man if that isn't me like BUT WHAT IS BEYOND THE MAP BORDERS every time a little whisper of some information shows up in a codex... Absolutely love these lectures. It's so nice to see others who enjoy deep diving the lore too!

[@elppaeniman]

Haven't played a DA game in 10 years 🥲 so thank you for the refresher. Sitting and paying attention with a notepad in hand 👀👀👀🙏✍️

[@solo5865]

What?… How does this have only 6k views? The video is fascinating and so well done! I absolutely love the work you’ve done on this

[@kevinbonin6173]

I can't sleep without these on in the background.

[@HairyNippy]

This video made me feel like I’m a freshman at the University of Orlais. I loved it! ❤

[@moonlight093]

This is so great! I recently started palyin Dragon Age Inquisition without much previous knowledge of the rest of the series and, while I am enjoying it, I am also very confused by a lot of it. This already cleared up quite a lot. Looking forward to watching the other videos in this series!

[@NRV0]

You should pick up The World of Thedas vol 1&2 books if you can. Good reads to help newcomers.

[@moonlight093]

@@NRV0 Thanks for the recommendation! I'll check them out :)

[@de-zebra890]

I have to admit that I am totally addicted to your channel. It is absolutely amazing. Well done and thank you!

[@nunuonroad9969]

Can’t wait for dragon age 4 to release and you have more content to work with and this channel blows up!

[@thirdcoastfirebird]

Your channel popped at random on my KZbin page, and it looks good so far. Keep up the good work.

[@animeheadshot1016]

This is pretty great! I've been watching lore videos for years and this was well put together. I really like how you set it up like a real class. It makes your audience want to pay attention and breaks down the information in an easily digestible way, even though some of your videos are a bit longer. I've watched two of your videos and I subscribed. Keep up the great work and I hope you'll be able to dedicate more time to this soon.

[@sryubkofingaming8790]

I started to play Dragon Age games this summer and im currently playing DAI, this video is phenomenal and I plan to watch all of these, thank you so much ❤❤

[@LuffyDaGoat]

Clicked on this video to refresh my mind about lore before the new game comes out lol. Been playing Dragon Age 2 and despite its age I surprisingly still like it lol

[@loreuniversity895]

Good to hear, welcome to the channel! 😁

[@YasmeenCheM]

I haven't sat in a lecture for a really long time, so I love the classroom approach to "lore studies". Prepping for DA:TV just got easier! :D

[@sashahadi1166]

I'm working on a fantasy themed black metal album inspired by dragon age and your videos have been very useful, thank you.

[@reisjunior2]

This is just great! I'm really glad I found this channel so that I can recap/learn things to prepare for the next game.

[@GrimmNastyy]

This is brilliant! Than you sir! I've been binge listening to these as one would an audio book lately. So much fun and good info on a series I've only recently discovered and fallen in love with

[@Rorshacked]

3 minutes in and I’m already hooked. Came here to really absorb the lore before the new game comes out and to get psyched about finally playing through DA:O since I’ve heard so much good about it. Great stuff.

[@xDarkonxF]

Thank you professor Absalom, hopping to see more videos of you and see a video about all the gods

[@highspeedstrongstyle9061]

Very good for the most part. I will note that the Kossith are what the Qunari were before leaving wherever they came from. The gray, most often horned Qunari refer to themselves as the Vashoth (gray ones).

[@HappyMealPlusTax]

Glad I found your channel! Instant sub and I’m in the process of binging all your videos. Can’t wait to see you grow! Great work

[@tristinkirby]

So glad I found your fabulous channel.

[@sherazmateen]

Awesome stuff man. Finally I could wrap my head around the the DA lore!!

[@loreuniversity895]

Thank you, It can be a bit confusing sometimes yes. Im glad you enjoyed it! :D

[@SuzumeMizuno]

I've loved the narration, it's so coherent and lovely to hear! Thank you so much for your work!

[@mai_tq]

Loved the video, commenting, because I want others to find your channel.

[@Russman67]

I kind of started your videos backwards. I actually listen to the race videos and then this one. I really enjoy this content. I can't wait to see what you come up with.

[@retrojustice9319]

You need alot more views! This was fantastic. Wishing you much success!

[@jamesmc2061]

Nice video! Look forward to seeing more about other topics. Would particularly like to hear about Ferelden and its lore.

[@TCKforestgod]

Binge watching all your videos in preparation for DA:VG! Thanks so much for these lessons!

[@tristinkirby]

Superb research and effort. Thank you!

[@Hellfurian1972]

A most excellent informative video. Thanks. I love DAO!

[@marctaltor1]

I really liked it a lot. I have been a fan of Dragon Age since Origins, and I have played more than 500 hours of the games. I will continue paying attention throughout the course, but I wonder...at the end of the course will you give us a scroll with the title "Expert in Thedas"?...🤣

[@tihawke]

i just deiscovered you and... holy shit this is amazing! im gonna binge all of your vids right now! cant wait to watch the rest of this series! and thank you so much for all the work you put into this, it really shows and its super impressive! ❤

[@loreuniversity895]

Thank you so very much, it's great to see that people seem to appreciate the content and the work I put in. You are the best :D

[@yetipotato8567]

Dragon age has such cool lore

[@indylockheart3082]

Just commenting for the algorithm. I love these games and I love your videos

[@blu3ca1]

Dude this is golden! Thanks! ♥️

[@addiehanak5339]

The narration is amazing! Thank you so much for making these 🥺

[@ianmosquera3741]

i had a new favorite channel now aside from The nerd of the ring. Unfortunately i cannot stand playing the inquisition. I stick to the origins playing over and over again for i believe it has the best story to tell. The rest of the lore, you beautifully narrated. thanks and have more power.

[@loreuniversity895]

Thank you very much, it means a lot that you enjoyed it so! And I can totally understand your reasoning in regards to Inquisition, I aswell think that DA:O is the best in regards to story :)

[@ianmosquera3741]

@@loreuniversity895 your narrative though gives me the high fantasy of Thedas. More power. To you channel.

[@chuck_jotsugaming6755]

Awesome job, I really liked that and it shows that Dragon Age has a lot of lore that was thought out, you got a like and follow from me

[@loreuniversity895]

Thank you very much!

[@joecaronna2450]

all your videos are great man

[@loreuniversity895]

Thank you so much!

[@KinderGrinder23]

amazing! keep up! cant wait for more!

[@madmike00730]

Thank you for making this.

[@loreuniversity895]

thank you for enjoying it :D

[@avyatorsaurus]

I love this!!! I was looking for videos on Dragon Age lore/history to listen to at work and these videos are gonna save me lmao!! I like the way its presented and it's got me tempted to write a mock essay on dragon age history ldbejshds or to write a mock thesis on the evolution of Thedas being a word that once pertained to lands outside of the Tevinter Imperium but now is what the whole continent is called... (on to binge the rest of the videos lol)

[@loreuniversity895]

Thank you very much! I expect assignment on my desk in a couple of days :P

[@archabe]

I spent alot of hours playing Origins on my playstation. Loved the lore and how it was different from other fantacy at the time. Darkspawn are way scarier than orcs and the fade along with other things brought a nice grimdark feel to it. I am binge watching your vids now. Sub +1 love it.

[@ignaciocampos6148]

Great lecture, Professor Absalom. Congratulations, and hope to see more in future lectures. For instance, I could only wonder if there are any evidence of another sentience race besides Humans, Elves, Dwarves and the Qunari, beyond the borders of the known world.

[@DaSeAl07]

Great lecture, professor. Definitely enjoyed it. Now I'm on to do my homework before the next one. On a more serious note, I wish that history and geography lessons had been this interesting back when I was in school. Maybe the teachers were the problem.

[@loreuniversity895]

Thank you so much! Yes that usually is the case in my personal experience, Im glad that I've apparently been more enthusiastic than your previous teachers :)

[@darksoulblack5085]

loved this lesson ;3

[@josecanelon4519]

Keep going! I like your content, I just subscribe

[@opallise]

I was looking for an "introduction" to Dragon Age and came across your videos. I really enjoyed the format. I feel like this channel could get really good with time. For comparison, if you're not already familiar with him, you might listen to a couple of Nobbel87 videos on WoW. He's been doing lore videos for a while and has gotten quite good. Just a suggestion. Regardless I'm going to watch a few more. Thanks!

[@loreuniversity895]

Thank you and welcome, Im glad you enjoyed the content. 😁 I am absolutly familiar with Nobbel, he taught me much of the WoW lore to someone who was very interested in the story but never got the chance to play the games themselves.

[@andychap6283]

love this channel

[@canoestheone570]

I really enjoyed that video

[@ulrichleukam1068]

Thedas: The Dragon Age Setting

[@snagglesocks]

The teacher angle for your course makes my sword swinging fingers itch, scholar. Don't expect me to remain docile as my attention wanes.

[@lumina1104]

"Less pederasty than ancient Greece." My highschool world history teacher/assistant football coach had a joke about that: How do you separate the Greek men from the Greek boys? With a crow bar.

[@loreuniversity895]

That’s funny XD

[@edwardjam9832]

Good stuff!

[@Nijonibi]

Geography of Thedas. Playing the games, look for where the sun is in the sky. In origins Ostagar is in the northern hemisphere, at least on your first visit. While the Korcari Wilds is far in the southern hemisphere.

[@Pomen]

Make one of fallout: frontier ;) ;)

[@jaydaranilla443]

Nice dude :)

[@hafidhb]

The thing is. I really want to know more about the Kosith. Is it true that they are actually elvhen creation gone wrong? I really want to know more 😩

[@theidajawho]

We don't really know the Qunari are Kossith, the horned tall folk we call Qunari are "Followers of the Qun" by definition. Corypheus says they were a mistake, maybe the Kossith created these folk mixing with Dragon Blood (as per Iron Bull and Cole). Putting that definitive label on them may be premature. The Humans and Dwarves that are part or conquered by them also call themselves Qunari. Truth is we know not what the Kossith were/are? ("The ones across the sea"???)

[@loreuniversity895]

It is stated in The World of Thedas vol 1 that "the horned race's ancient name is 'kossith'". But a lot of information has come out since that book was released, as you correctly state. The kossith might be the ancient equivalent of the race that most people now call qunari, and qunari is more of a religious denomination than a race-specific one. I will use the word more carefully in my future videos, thank you for the feed-back. :)

[@vinx3078]

It's crazy to me that humans and the kossith came from up north and just didn't wanna tell us abt it.

[@magnusnilsson1962]

Food for the Algorythm

[@Havocblackrain]

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[@reedallen4613]

First of all, great video as always dude. Secondly, exactly WHY are there absolutely NO depictions of the OTHER Continents on the world that Thedas is on? And for that matter, exactly WHY is there absolutely NO depiction of the Continent of Thedas in it's ENTIRETY? The ONLY depictions of Thedas shown are from a very limited and narrow viewpoint. There's absolutely NO mention of landmasses/continents from the Qunari viewpoint; NO mention of the continents/landmasses (OTHER than a VAGUE reference, and even then ONLY to say something along the lines that Humans came from BEYOND the borders of the 'Known World) from where Humans originally came from; absolutely NO mention of the landmasses/continents BEYOND the 'known world' that the Dwarves might have encountered. And this INCLUDES the parts of the continent of Thedas that are BEYOND the areas of the map that simply stop at mountain ranges. Are we expected to believe that the ENTIRE WORLD that Thedas exists in is comprised SOLELY upon the landmasses/regions depicted on maps, and that absolutely NOTHING else exists (including land areas of Thedas that are BEYOND several different mountain ranges? Just needed to ask that question, simply because I personally haven't seen comments from ANYONE else who has the INTELLECT to actually ask those questions.

[@Dhaos620]

Maker watch over us all

[@rinde3549]

MLP lore when??😎😎

[@m.czandogg9576]

Algorithm engagement

[@Havocblackrain]

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[@KedemothThePaladin]

I've very content that I'm not the only DA nerd that reads too much into the lore. I'm looking for Dragon Age fans that are knowledgeable and inspired by the lore to help me put together a simplified version of a "history book/bible" of Thedas (and unkown regions) and the events that took place from what may be the beginning (what we know from the actual origin) up to Inquisition and expand in theories of what's coming, from our understanding of each character's personality and ideals of each group within this world. Please let me know, if you're interested.

[@KedemothThePaladin]

*side note: I've linked your channel to the discord server I'm using to connect fanatics (like myself) in sharing idea's through commentaries, debates, etc.

[@Veeo669]

Less pederasty? Is it not Greece?

[@FumblsTheSniper]

The games have a lot of lore but it is disseminated terribly. Walls of text that only tell you one unimportant thing. Leaves me uninterested in filling the gaps of knowledge about the various factions and areas of the game. I’m playing inquisition and honesty have no idea what the connection is supposed to be with the first game.

[@tryhard78628]

Maybe you are too stupid to understand

[@HairyNippy]

You’re getting the historian/researcher experience right there bud

[@whoosh_angel]

I hate pausing to read in the game, but I love the lore. I appreciate all your hard work with these videos!! 🩷🩷