Dragon Age: The Veilguard Narrative Details - 3 NEW Codex Entries and Story Updates

[@ashleyno7481]

One of my favorite things about the DA fandom is just how genuinely people love the world of Thedas and its lore. I'm glad Bioware recognizes this and feeds us so well! There have been times where I've spent an hour or more in the menus just reading up on correspondence between nobles or the snippets we get of Brother Genitivi's books.

[@MerrillDragonAge]

Vinsomer isn't a new dragon though. It was one of the dragons on the Storm coast.

[@NehnBellanaris]

That is true. Had to take a boat in order to get to the island it's on.

[@rafabuda0]

Right, the electric one.

[@AquaswanOfficial]

the Vinsomer's appearance on the storm coast makes sense with this new context. she's such a pretty beast

[@CryptidVow]

i definitely think characters are a huge part in the dragon age games, so excited to meet the new cast when the game finally drops, and of course i'll be ready to see all the returning characters- still holding out hope that zevran will make an appearance. i wonder if any tevinter nights characters will make an appearance in the game? it would be cool to see hollix, and/or audric imo

[@Draugul]

After some manipulation of the codex in Paint Shop, I believe the long redacted name is "Warden Davrin" And its indeed "From Emmrich's Diary". So we can have a Warden Named Davrin, and a Necromancer named Emmrich as companion? 🧐

[@wickedfox8470]

I seriously hope we get to visit Nevarra, the way Cassandra and the codex entries talk about it it sounds like such an interesting place

[@BlightedLight]

Not the mention the necromancy would be such a spectacular thing to watch. Essentially holy necromancy is such a neat concept. Use of the dead to protect the living is such a badass sounding idea.

[@quintyss1290]

This already sounds better than Andromeda, lol. Core Bioware for me is the story, the lore, and how they scratch that intrigue itch. Can't wait for this next romp in Thedas!

[@PyrrhicPax]

For me, the X-factor is gonna be Character Customization options. Their lore building and custom storyboard is groundbreaking, but DA has always been behind the competition in the character customization department, especially Inquisition.

[@liyannah]

i really hope we're getting more long female hairstyles. the choices in DAI were literally a joke.

[@karandullet380]

Yea the beards were atrocious but I still like everything else

[@BarokaiRein]

I really hope we can be a blood mage this time around again. The game takes place in Tevinter, it would be criminal to not give blood magic specialization as an option

[@superiorrule34]

I also want ranger,sprite warrior, and Berserker back.

[@mathiasfeichtinger9723]

Your videos are really good. You know what I love about DA. The grandiose story they tell, the exciting lore you want to know, the people. And the whole fan community. Everyone here is so nice, caring and creative. I love it. My favorite series forever.

[@mmmomiji]

Agreed!

[@jenniferatterton1587]

How exciting! This new information and codices answer one of my significant questions: We older and aged players will be catered for in Dragon Age Dreadwolf! Yay! I still really hope that there is an option to keep the controls simple enough for us, but also, challenging enough for younger players, so that the faithful older players like myself, who have been with DA since its inception can play. Meaning; it doesn't involve so many combinations that we give up trying to coordinate a lot of fancy moves. I love that the story and characters will drive the game as this is the main thing that attracted me to all the Dragon Age games because I am a fantasy writer and D & D DM and player.

[@shellsmith831]

Agreed !

[@Thedawntempest]

I want to see more on upcoming companions and learn about the romance options...

[@LordofBroccoli]

We already fought a Vinsomer in Inquisition, so it's not new. It's the high dragon from Storm Coast ;)

[@marystone860]

Yeah, I remember that one! Maybe it's a variant of some kind, but, they didn't want to give too much away too soon, so they just re-used a existing name for now! OR, it's just a simple goof? It happens sometimes, especially in the early stages of putting together the lore/story! Maybe, it's a small misdirection, who knows?

[@marystone860]

YAY! A DragonAge 4 Dread Wolf update vid! Thank you!

[@uhobme2028]

The information being delivered from different perspectives is probably why Dragon Age lore is some of my favorite to read.

[@heroofkvatch5878]

Genuinely excited about DA Dreadwolf. I can’t wait to find out more about it as it (hopefully) gets closer to launch.

[@KtheSongbird]

Ok, so I THOUGHT it would be really cool if maybe we could swim in the next game, but I'm definitely rethinking that now. As someone with an intense fear of very deep, dark water and what could be lurking down there, the idea that a lightning dragon or some other horrible water monster could show up while I'm swimming is TERRIFYING! I'd probably have a panic attack or throw my controller at the TV. Or both!

[@th3thatguy631]

I'm down for a return to horror in DA

[@JackdawYT]

How do you all feel about the latest Dreadwolf codices and the writing team's process? I would love to hear all your thoughts! I've also made a recent vlog of my time at EGX for those interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eF7PqWSpbJyVpZY

[@ordanjela8037]

I read the Tevinter nights story Down Among Dead Men but I still cannot begin to imagine what the grand necropolis looks like. I’m guessing some black with some blue green hues. I’ll be honest I’m not familiar I will have to catch up on the Dowager. Also water dragon is a big YES from me.

[@Ser-Lusacan]

The vinsomer was in inquisition not new kill it on dragon island stormed coast

[@phonic0photon]

They are fun and a taste of what is to come. Though the last word in the Vinsomer codex is inappropriate, hatchling, dragonling or offspring would have been much better.

[@mmmomiji]

Thanks so much for keeping the updates coming! I always find the scenic pans relaxing to watch while listening to your update or while reading the quotes. The jackdaw logo is also very clean, sorry if I haven't noticed until now

[@connorsimpson9423]

Hell yeah! Ty for covering this :) When I finish watching I will start a new DA series playthrough- the codices got me unreasonably excited xD

[@jenniferatterton1587]

Me too, Conner

[@phoenixwolf6779]

I started playing all the way through the dragon age game in late 2018 (could have probably played sooner but wasn’t allowed bloody games growing up) and around the time time the first trailer dropped that year I was so hyped! But around 2020 I had to pace myself especially around the whole rumors of redrafting and live service and the exodus of a lot of vets. But after hearing this I can feel that excitement coming back

[@skelitonking117]

I’m glad that new fans will be able to get into the game just as us older fans will, But something about worrying about making what could very well be the culmination of the entire story so far, accessible for new fans does worry me. That’s like writing book 4 of a series with people who only started the series on book 3 in mind… Who jumps into a series half way through and then gets upset if they end up not understanding things about the ending?

[@TheRoguePrince0]

they need to remaster origins and 2(made playable on ps4/5 and xbox) plus do a next gen version of inquisition. too build up hype because most people have only played inquisition and have forgotten dragon age even exists.

[@FadedforFreedom]

i am so excited for dragon age dreadwolf! even these small (teasing) updates hype me up so much. i was already wanting to replay inquisition again, too. gotta get on that now LOL

[@egg_lover7725]

I’m so glad I was awake late enough to see this!! Best Sunday morning gift ❤️ so excited to explore Tevinter (and underwater dragons!!) in the next game!!

[@maiafay]

Kinda worrisome there’s no official trailer yet though…

[@materla4102]

I'm liking and leaving a comment immediately just to help with the algorithm. I can't wait to watch this when I find some time ❤

[@JackdawYT]

Aw thank you so much!!

[@materla4102]

@@JackdawYT just doing my part, sir

[@rususumi]

In regard to the RD entry. It states “love’s promise to bridge any separation with cunning intent” and “historically questionable but one does prefer the relief of a happy ending.” Are they trying to tease the Solasmancers with this?

[@JackdawYT]

OMG!!

[@MicahLetsPlay]

OMG I was screaming with happiness when I saw your video pop up today my dude. This update, has me so pumped and I can't wait to play Dreadwolf ! 😁🎉 Thank you for reading the new CODEX entries. I was on the freeway when I was listening to your video. 😁🎉🐉

[@JackdawYT]

Aw thank you so so much, so glad you're incredibly excited, really appreciate you watching!!

[@MicahLetsPlay]

@@JackdawYT You're welcome good sir!! 😁🙏

[@NehnBellanaris]

Hey Jack, I have two things to point out to you. 1, in the diary codex entry, it looks like an apostrophe to me, not an H. (considering the apostrophe would, in fact, be placed before the s. Helloooooo. lol) And 2, In Vinsomer's (see what I did there. Apostrophe before the s.😁)Codex the blank in the second paragraph, do you think it could have something to do with The Lords of Fortune. Because the description reminded me of the concept art that we had gotten last year. You know, the one with Isabella, and 'Dorian' in it, under water. (For lack of a better name for the other person in it.) And the codex does say that she's not attacking unless they get close to her lair, so who knows. (well, except for the writers that is.)

[@ivehadenough4283]

I played Dragon Age Origins at 10 years old, when I lent it from my brother (14 years go) and I have loved it ever since! I can't wait to play DA:Dreadwolf! My boyfriend is currently playing DA: Inquisition, and he loves it! My favorite games everrr! ♡

[@Shuyakou]

I had the whole day friends here, so I could'nt watch your video till now. But now, i'm finally alone and can watch your video. Like always I just wanna say thank you that you take your time to research all these information and gave them to us. I appreciate it. Plus, everytime I see my KZbin Bell ringing, I get excited, because I know you have uploaded a video. I really hope we will get a Trailer or atleat a nice Teaser. (again) I think the articles are fine I hope we will get more informations soon. We waited so long and I just want some cool new Infos that can satisfy me till the game comes out. Most of the time they gave us just some breadcrumbs but nothing spectacular if you know what I mean.

[@beaver6d9]

I have no shame geeking out over some Codex Entries.

[@tobygrimes9633]

I really hope they improve the rogue combat in this new game. Inquisition's rogue style made me sad. Thanks to t.v. shows like Arrow (seasons 1&2 the best television ever) we know an archer will not continue firing arrows with four people on top of him. Also, I can use a dagger better than that. C'mon Bioware, you know you can do better. Gove me back my double axes from Origins.

[@carlottaemma732]

Always love your DA videos!

[@j.d.7285]

I sure hope baldurs gate 3 and dreadwolf wont have to compete for Game of The Year 🥺

[@quintyss1290]

Let's hope Dreadwolf won't rush its release in an attempt to compete with Larian Studios.

[@JackdawYT]

Same!!!!

[@yahsehrose5388]

I have a feeling Dreadwolf is gonna be very ambitious . A good game for old and new players

[@alexandrawallenberg1492]

IT’S HAPPENING! DREADWOLF IS IN THE BETA STAGE!

[@pennychristopoulos4944]

I was just thinking about how I am looking forward to the next chapter of Dragon Age. Please let it be able to maintain its high quality. Thank you, Jackdaw, for keeping us sane while we try to patiently wait for the next DA saga to be released.

[@mjdibella]

I can’t wait to see this game! One big concern, though, is whether we will be forced to actually kill the dreadwolf. I got to know him well in DA3 and, while I agree he needs to be stopped, I don’t see him as evil. He made a mistake that had disastrous results for his people and he feels responsible for fixing it. I do draw the line at genocide, but I am hoping he can be stopped in another way than a fight to the death.

[@iamapond]

We've already encountered a Vinsomer dragon, that's the dragon that was on the island on the Storm Coast

[@areadhead]

Continuing my first time exploration through Dragon Age this year I am getting a real fire in my belly to see what happens in the next game. I read the 1st story in Tevinter nights and loved the twist that demonstrated the Mortalitasi respect of the dead. I have been playing Origins and loving Alistair's humour and seeing Leliana in her younger days (having played Inquisition first). I feel like I literally cannot wait for Dreadwolf. I'm going to pop from excitement if they don't hurry up lol 😂

[@adamjenkins7653]

If you like his humour play a character with high cunning (an abnormally high one such that other stats may suffer) you will be able to joke back.

[@areadhead]

@@adamjenkins7653 thanks that's really interesting. It's my first character, a mage, so I'm probably going to just put into mostly magic on her. But I expect to try other classes as I want to see other origins later so I could do a super cunning funny rogue

[@rowenmadd]

Loved this one, very well done! I hope one day you work on a Bioware project 👀

[@Robertward111]

But Vinsomer's aren't a new breed of dragon. We kill one in Dragon Age Inquisition and Frederick of Serault even has details pertaining to one indicating that they're already a known variant. I'm hoping this is just an oversight and not a retcon.

[@K41ZR]

I'm definitely looking forward to DA4. I just hope we get some decent looking armor styles. No shade to inquisition but the inquisitor's underoos beneath a coat or breastplate was rather disappointing

[@karandullet380]

I am fine with it but I'd say the origins Armours look more realistic and the griffin Armour in dragon age inquisition look realistic too

[@wilhelmlinneby]

Love you Jack!

[@twixbar4785]

thankyou for the update ! c:

[@phonic0photon]

More teasers, I so want the game to be out NOW! Oh well, I'll have to be less impatient and keep playing the ME trilogy until the DAD is released.

[@barrywhite663]

Hoping for a dark spawn companion

[@chrisedwards3144]

I hope Anders is somewhere safe in the Imperium, it would make sense for him to run off there after starting the mage rebellion, and it would make sense to cross paths with him in DA:4, hopefully as an ally.

[@pennychristopoulos4944]

I am loving hearing about how editors are kind and not focused on grammar until final reviews. As someone who does write at times, I know the pain. When writing is flowing I want to get the dialog on the page. Like the reader, I am just as interested to see where this plot is going to go. Writing is rather strange that way. Ideas lead you. For me, an idea comes up and my work is to translate how my characters would behave if this happens? Dragon Age is unique because, unlike Skyrim, the main characters have a lot of personality. They are not genetic posers where you can just insert any odd picture to represent them. They have good and questionable characteristics that make them appear realistic.

[@b003]

Mortalitasi, Necros for the win. Good update.

[@hannahevertson8306]

That I remember we've been to an Orlisian party, and a Fureldan party

[@ellaamorim2869]

Aaah depois das eleições aqui no Brasil ontem eu estava super desanimada, nada como uma dose de dragon age pra melhorar a vida 😍

[@elnoralavelian9320]

I wonder if this dragon is the one in that one in that pic we have seen already where it is near the water and i think there is lightening in this pic

[@DarthPingu07]

Wait... Is it still in the writing stage? 🥺

[@ASAFYY]

I dont understand why they arent releasing gameplay teaser

[@zeroaspect7036]

The odds of this game being any good are slim at best but fingers crossed

[@marshallm0992]

first!!!! (great video, watched the whole thing)

[@ivanhunter6492]

I do love the DA fandom

[@sydney2452]

The Qun was right

[@hk.235]

Just a couple little things I wanna see: Movement style for women, can we get a little sway cause she still walks/sits like a man Can we get some feminine armor not skimpy not bulky just practical And we all want longer better hairstyles right?

[@ryanjones6688]

Long as i can be a mage i will be happy

[@anthonyzabala4015]

Was on the fence about this series but I'm onboard now.

[@jessepbigjdp]

Why should a fourth game in a series that has a continued storyline/villain from the previous game be welcoming to new fans? If someone enters a narrative focused RPG on it's fourth entry without playing earlier games/researching earlier games, they only have themselves to blame for feeling lost at all. What Bioware should be focusing on is the hardcore fan experience because they've kept us waiting nearly a decade for a follow-up to Inquisition's cliffhanger ending. They've constantly fucked over development of DA4 by pulling members of the team away from working on it to help badly thought out titles in ME Andromeda and Anthem both of which failed massively, rather than pour the most time/resources into the sequel to their GOTY 2014 winning and best selling DA series. The Dragon Age series has been consistently shafted by Bioware/EA despite being the DA team being the most talented at Bioware, and having consistent success despite ridiculous development deadlines for DA2 especially and being forced to work with engines that don't have tools for making RPG's with (FrostBite for Inquisition) as well as forced cross-gen limiting the scope of Inquisition. Everything about this update screams that this game won't be a proper follow-up to the prior games in the series.

[@antonioscafuri756]

After reading misconceptions about the necropolis i tought "wow a southerner who completely misunderstands a foreign culture and in doing that completely ruins that culture reputation that's something you...pretty much see everyday in thedas".

[@therealKINDLE]

Do they maybe not appreciate how starved of Dragon Age content we all are here? Look, DAI may have suffered from an identity crisis, look a tad old & play a bit rigid but let's give credit where it is due - The writing was top dog! There are so few games where the *dialogue* lends such depth of ethos & atmosphere. You really get a feel for the world. I wish we could see some in-game combat tho or banter.. or.. a sex scene.. anything! Anything but this tumble weed sht.

[@ordanjela8037]

Let’s gooooo more Dragon Age from tinfoil man

[@MyNindo2000]

I remember being excited for this series all the time. Not anymore, I truly struggle to be excited for this series now. The Bioware devs can't even get their crap together on the development side of the game(aka more employees leaving and now needing to hire more devs for important positions) but yet they rather talk about diversity and representation at every turn. There's absolutely nothing wrong with diversity and representation, but at this point, Bioware is inadvertently victimizing the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities by making them out to be special and larger than life when they're just regular people like everyone else. Bioware isn't even being fair about the situation they're just flipping the spectrum by giving those communities special treatment. BIPOC representation has never been a problem in DA. There is factually more to diversity than skin color. DA is full of diverse cultures, yet Bioware is dumbing it down to skin color. LGBTQIA+ has never been a problem in DA either. Since the LGBTQIA+ is gonna get s much representation and treatment in DA:D, what's gonna be the ratio of straight romancible characters, both male and female, to the number of LGBTQIA+ romancible characters. Is DA:D gonna be fair to straight male and female players, or is the LGBTQIA+ community the only people that matter, because everything said till now is either a whole lot of nothing or one-sided in the LGBTQIA+ community's favor. I know how pathetic this sounds, but please, someone give me a reason to believe in DA:D, give me a reason to believe in Bioware.

[@Robertward111]

With how many veterans have left bioware already I can't help but be worried and all these new names and faces don't help.

[@AndersWatches]

I wish I could find out who the casting director is for DA:D. As a huge fan and actor, I would love so much to have even a small contribution to voices in game. As a trans man too, because trans actors aren’t hired enough and I know BW are wanting to do better with that.

[@tazz28269]

i need it for ps4

[@babyatemydingo574]

Em-rick* not Em-rich

[@BelieveIt1051]

Meh. I'd rather read something about gameplay, new features, length and scope of the story, or even something about the graphics or designs of the levels.