Has the Dread Wolf Risen? - Dragon Age 4 Deep Dive, Clues, Theories & Evidence

[@JackdawYT]

Thedas has never been in more peril than ever before, Fen'Harel will rise again! Let me know your thoughts on the future of Solas's plan to destroy the Veil!

[@lovinit203]

@Jackdaw dude I know where the Meredith red Lyrium idol is, or atleast Meredith's statue of red Lyrium is assuming they're the same thing. Meredith is in the Black Emporium in Dragon Age Inquisition 😂 I've seen her there

[@davidsiskii4796]

Of course there's always the slight chance they'll do something similar to DA2 where Cassandra was trying to find the a hero to help "against what comes next." If I remember that line correctly. They could and up basing the game around finding another hero who has the knowledge and skills to either help fight Mythal & Solas or to unbind the inquisitor from Mythal. Of course if the inquisitor drank from the well that he could be someone you end up having to kill.

[@toraryoung]

I will completely lose it if solas can't break the veil. That thing needs to go. Players should have the option to join him.

[@Athanael80]

You will have to fight Morrigan/Inquisitor, depending on who drank from the well.

[@toraryoung]

@@Athanael80 I can see Inquisitor trying to stop solas but if morrigan drank from the well, I don't see why she would try to stop solas considering now she would be Mythal's slave.

[@marshallm0992]

I fully believe mythal is the ultimate final boss of the entire series, she’s had a hand in every game thus far, through Flemeth, and also been influenced things such as the return of the dragons before the events of the game. I think if we are able to change solas’ mind mythal will toss him to the side and carry out her own revenge plan. Then we have to stop her and the final boss of the entire series is the queen of all dragons, to end the dragon age.

[@JackdawYT]

Couldn't have said that better myself Marshall! To end the Dragon Age, we must kill the ultimate Dragon - Mythal!

[@thekingofinfinity]

My Hero of Ferelden already killed her pretty easily. He can do it again. No worries. Only reason she's still alive is that trinket sent to Kirkwall. Thanks Hawke.

[@aaroncarr3413]

@@thekingofinfinity yeah you just gotta stand to her side and she wont hit you

[@BelieveIt1051]

@@thekingofinfinity Flawless victory! Fatality!

[@sarahhutchinson1644]

Except, her hand has (mostly) been beneficial. She established through Morrigan that there was a cure (possibly) for the blight in Da:O, not to mention saving both the Warden’s & Hawke. And while dragons are dangerous, they’re mostly a chaotic neutral element to Thedas. Plus it’s been suggested they hold the cure for the blight (the prof in DAI remarks infected high dragons form protective pustules around blight and Fiona was cured while pregnant with Alistair, whose ancestor supposedly drank dragon blood). So keeping dragons around might actually be a good thing. Also, Mythal’s endgame has always seemed to be to reap vengeance on those who murdered her. Like any spiri, she crawled her way to Flemeth because Flemeth was a mage who perfectly embodied the anger of betrayal. Assuming the old gods are tied to the elven pantheon, her revenge would have happened regardless because the blights would keep coming. Solas’ plan makes it a tad faster, but it’s going to create a ton of collateral human, dwarven, and elven damage. You have to remember Mythal is a mother. To Morrigan. Who is human. And unlike Solas she’s lived and interacted with the people of Thedas for centuries. Even in ancient times, while she was never nice, she was god who aimed for the path with the least amount of damage. Her being the main villain makes no sense from what we’ve been provided though I definitely think we haven’t seen the last of her.

[@Rowan2112_]

the 1 dislike is Solas being salty that we know his plan.

[@Rowan2112_]

Also! @Jackdaw! Look at the Idol... The crown resembles Mythals crown, which could mean that she is rising, while her knight, the guy on the bottom, is Solas, clinging onto his queen!

[@JackdawYT]

aye!! It's a mystery, I've always been in the camp that it's Mythal!

[@materla4102]

To this point he managed to only get 10 more people to join him with dislikes so I say he's not much of a threat. Pfff.

[@siberialavellen5808]

Me: Logs onto youtube to study Also me: Sees a DA4 theory video Me again: OKAY THIS IS WAY MORE IMPORTANT THAN EDUCATION

[@JackdawYT]

hahahaha awww thank you so much for watching! I hope I can help with understanding Solas's scheme!

[@Manar_Yehia]

Same!! Like whatever linguistics, I am going on a DA adventure and I'll be right back!!

[@mrsgamer9218]

This is also some kind of education 8D

[@JustCallMeJames]

Kinda don’t want the world to end, kinda want to see what the world looks like if Solas is successful.

[@JackdawYT]

Same! It'll be interesting where a no Veil world will take us!

[@toraryoung]

Same here. I don't think world will be destroyed if the veil is destroyed because the world existed long before veil was created. What Solas meant is that the current way of life will be destroyed.

[@ozdal3434]

@@toraryoung the destruction of the veil means every creepy and horrible thing from the fade will come into thedas including ALL the demons the giant monster that killed stroud/logain/hawke/alister and the old god..and thats without mentioning the darkspawn and how they will react to the return of the old gods...this will be the literal end of thedas solas and his followers are crazy (by followers i also mean the people who want to make their inquisitor join solas and basically make a suicide pact) PS.demons are probably mutations caused by the fade no proof they existed before the creation of the fade

[@toraryoung]

@@ozdal3434 Where are you getting your theories from exactly? Did you even play DAI or read the subsequent books? Demons are created when humans contaminate spirits. Spirits were never supposed to be stuck in the fade, spirit beings used travel thedas all the time before Solas created the veil. Your understanding on the subject is too shallow. Please don't comment unless you know what you are talking about.

[@ozdal3434]

@@toraryoung i played all three games and i'm sorry if i'm being rude it's my personal theory about the subject. Tearing down the veil has too many negative consequences and i can't help but think there is another puppeteer behind everything....possibly Flemeth/Mythal On demons i simply raised a point that if the veil is destroyed the fade and thesas will merge bringing all the horrible demons lurking on the other side Lastly yes i know how demons are created but what i did was suggest a theory...due to spirits being stuck in the fade they do not understand the "real" world like they used to and so feel the need to become some sort of human value or feeling..spirits once walked free among the elven and i can't help but think that maybe cole wasn't an anomaly during those times and that's why solas tries so hard to protect him from becoming too "human"...solas has a very narrow view of how elves should be how humans should be and how spirits should be so maybe all spirits were like cole in ancient times? I don't know its just a personal theory if i presented it as a fact it was wrong of me

[@toschiworlds7212]

I mean, my Lavellan didn't romance Solas but they were still very close friends and I promised I'd redeem him. And that's exactly what I plan to do.

[@Avenray19]

I can't wait to see all the unique outcomes. I hope every inquisitor gets their own unique ending. I'm so excited.

[@metalfacebingo]

Same

[@alynnkiv271]

That's what I was going to do as well, I have great respect for Solas. But after reading Tevinter Nights, after realizing what he's becoming, I'm starting to doubt he can be redeemed. It indeed seems like a path he cannot abandon

[@SeventhheavenDK]

@@Avenray19 . I don't want to be that person, but that will be very unlikely, especially when the Inquisitor will definitely not be the main protagonist.

[@kelseyharrison758]

@@SeventhheavenDK The Inquisitor doesn't need to be the protagonist to get closure to their story, though.

[@andjelaavramovic564]

Oh God I can't wait to see what will happen in DA4. Its killing me XD

[@JackdawYT]

SAME! There are so many possibilities, I just want to play!!

[@user-hx6mi9ow3c]

I just hope they won't ruin it T_T

[@brainlesscommunity]

Yeah, when I finished DAI for second time I was so hyped for DA4 and watched all Jackdaws news videos :D They left us such a cliffhanger! Now I am not that hyped cause I regulate my hype by playing mass effect series for the first time :D

[@theirondragon2483]

For some reason I think he will succeed in some way and the old god will return but I don’t think it will turn out how he thinks it will.

[@mariaevergreen6421]

it wont turn out how WE think thats for suuure haha.

[@alynnkiv271]

Yes, and he will be left regretting another of his mistakes. I don't know if I'm more infuriated or sorry for him

[@theirondragon2483]

@@alynnkiv271 probably come begging the inquisition for help as well.

[@alynnkiv271]

@@theirondragon2483 Maybe, but Solas wouldn't beg. He'd just trick the Inquisition into helping and make them think it was their idea. That's his style

[@alyjahandujar1402]

I would think or hope there’s multiple endings so we can see what happens if he succeeds

[@mystification3646]

I think Mythal is 100% pulling the strings. I think shes been planning to "trick" the trickster God and has for a long time. I have a theory that her soul fragment she slipped into the fade will go to Morigan or someone specific. Flemeth still has many secrets we still dont know. Maybe its also reaching but its possible Mythals plan is written in her grimoire just as it explained many other things.

[@Cinerea777]

Yes, maybe the final antagonist will be Morrigan with Mythal in her. And if she has a son and/or was befriended in DAO, she will fight Mythal in her head during the very last battle of the series. If not... then even Solas couldn't have got Thedas a huge Game Over like that. * throws ideas around like confetti * Oh-oh-oh, what if the Inquisitor who drank from the Well will get Mythal in their body/head and will turn into the final antagonist? So if it was Morrigan who drank it, we'll get Morrithal, and if the Inky, we'll be fighting... Inkythal. Mythitor. Mythisitor.

[@JackdawYT]

Agreed!! Morrigan is the "inheritor of the next Age" who else could the essence of Mythal possess other then her?

[@bizzapandare1209]

@@JackdawYT But Flemeth said something between the lines " you can't force on the soul of unwilling". Maybe if Morrigan drinks Well of Sorrow, the "will" of them (which is said that the knowledge is the will of the Mythal priests) then maybe she will accept the "gift" of her Mother to be maybe stronger - and the Mythal will trick her. Or maybe it will be like Andres with Justice.

[@aislinlindsay3950]

I think the same, maybe drinking from the well of sorrows isn’t over, she may have placed herself within the inquisitor as well though that’s unlikely

[@azelia81]

I really hope the inquisitor plays a big role in this game as they were so connected to Solas in inquisition

[@quintyss1290]

I definitely think Mythal is pulling the strings. Solas is her tool, but there is another tool. Morrigan. I'm guessing the red lyrium idol is only a magically charged handle for a blade and it is the blade that can actually tear the veil or kill an ancient god. I see a metaphorical parallel here, between Solas and Morrigan, which may end up being a reality.

[@sophiekibiger4128]

There's no way Mythal has good intentions. The whole 'drinking from the well' thing feels unfinished to me, like that's going to cause trouble somehow down the line. I think it's way too coincidental that a character (whether it be the Inquisitor or Morrigan) gets basically bound to Mythal. There's no way that won't cause trouble, and I feel like Mythal could use the power she has in this instance against the protagonist of the new game.

[@alyjahandujar1402]

They will most likely be the new body Mythal possesses

[@KaraNine]

"Or is it a nice sharp dagger to cut Lavellan's heart out agaaain." 😂 Great video, as always!

[@JackdawYT]

Hahah! Thanks again!

[@sandria2908]

I really think that Mythal is the true evil in Dragon Age and Solas is just one of her victims 🤔 However, I‘m such a big fan of my Lavellan romancing Solas that it would break my heart if it‘s not possible to redeem him and get them somehow back together. And I would be so angry if there‘s a way some elven could survive his ritual and despite that he does not even think of saving his love Lavellan! I would be so devastated if this romance was just for nothing but breaking Lavellans heart 😩

[@sandria2908]

PS: I love your videos! They make waiting for DA4 so much easier ☺️

[@hekatebleble4800]

I'm sorry to break it to you but, as one hardcore solasmancer to another, Weekes has made it almost clear several times it can only end in a tragedy and our choice will manifest in how beautiful this tragedy is going to be. Hell, even Solas knows it won't end well to him. Putting his feelings before his goal would mean betraying his people to him.

[@sandria2908]

Hekate Bleble omg, I did not know that 😩 this would be so terrible! Hopefully they change their minds and let us have something like a happy ending still😔 But thank you for that info!

[@hekatebleble4800]

dianna k that would still sound like death to me and I think Solas would feel the same, just as he considered his spirit friend dead in his personal quest. Personally for me, I hope there won't be such a thing. If a character that is established as one that has powers to come back from the dead (like Mythal) does so I don't mind so much, otherwise it's just, I don't know, such a cheap shock value. I just hate it when characters go "you thought I was dead? Haha jk". I'm not even sure if Solas plans to stay alive after he's done with his job and it troubles me.

[@hekatebleble4800]

dianna k and so far there's no proof such thing is oven possible for modern elves. Not even a hint. I doubt they'd be able to do it. Some if not all of Solas's new elven agents may be even aware that they basically sacrifice their lives, for the restoration of Elvhenan, I think. With no Veil, spirits woul find it much easier to Manifest a body too. For Solas spirits are as valuable as other people so it makes sense that he would repopulate Thedas this way. Like it happened before0

[@CyrixOkami]

Now one part I must mention, he was also torn between wanting to do this plan and staying with the inquisitor if you romance him. Hints are very noticeable in that. Yes he breaks your heart but it still shows on his face during trespasser dlc that he is extremely torn by him wanting to revive his people and staying with the woman who had romanced him.

[@sandria2908]

This is why I still have hope for a reunion ♥️ this romance should not be for nothing!

[@aislinlindsay3950]

I was amazed at the emotion and conflict you were able to see on his face and in his eyes when he breaks the kiss, how they were able to animate that properly was great. He does truly love lavellen, either that or he’s an amazing liar

[@tomblantz2107]

Ya know, Jackdaw. The Dragon Age community is big enough to give you a share of fans who would subscribe to you because of everything you do for us, including theory videos like this. Your videos, theories and more deserve more attention than what you have now.

[@JackdawYT]

Thank you, that really means a lot! Honestly, I'm just happy to have people like yourself who find enjoyment in my videos and share kind words of encouragement, that's all I need to feel satisfied!

[@olgateresanizialek7235]

I think it will happen, the veil will be destroyed, just because I have a strong believe that everything Sandal says must be true. BUUT i also I think there will be some big revelation concerning Mythal. At the end of the day part of her lived in non-other but Flemeth - a human, not an elf. She saw so much of this world, I truly think that Flemeth and Mythal had to agree on many things, and that through Flemeth eyes Mythal experianced for example her love to Morrigan ("You were never in danger from me" and the way she speaks in a non-Kieran cut scene). I am not saying that she is like super pro this world but Mythal understands this world way more than the Dread Wolf. Therefor I don't think Mythal and Solas are on the same side here. Also something that doesn't let me sleep at night - if Kieran had an Old God's soul in himself and Flemeth took it then it means now that Solas not only has a power of Mythal but also of our Dragon Age Origins archedemon. I wonder how much bigger is the price that we had to pay for our Warden to survive...

[@PinkMarshmallows]

Ohhhhhhh plot twist! I love it! XD

[@andrathiele2638]

If you watch the end end scene where Solas kills Flemeth, just before he show up you see her pass something that suspiciously looks like a soul or soul-fragment through the eluvien. He didn't get all her power and he didn't get the soul.

[@sortilien2099]

2:20 min and you already made me glad i my inquisitor didn't bathed in the well of sorows...

[@TheRoguePrince0]

in hushed whispers Solas tells u this world is an abomination it should never come to pass. Yet its the same world he wants to make

[@mysticonthehill]

Yes that is a key element of tragedy, his Character is propelled along a path prevaricating between two course of action both which he has deem repugnant but unable to see that in the immediacy of his need to remedy the later.

[@mariaevergreen6421]

he needed the one with the key to fix the things that werent supposed to happen. Coryphenus rushed and didnt do it the elvhen way. if the inquisitor disappears, Coryphenus will run over solas' plans. There may be demons after the veil is down though I have a feeling the future will be green rather than red. If that makes sense. (fadey)

[@JackdawYT]

He's a hypocrite as well as foolish!

[@Luipaard005]

The ending makes a good point about Solas, I'd like to add that Solas has a history of fumbling the winning shot at the last minute in his schemes. I'd be interested to see if Bioware understands this going forward.

[@JackdawYT]

The writer of Solas, Patrick Weekes, is the new Lead Writer of Dragon Age. I'm 100% confident in Patrick's ability to completely wow us with the next game's narratives. Patrick's writing takes so many twists and turns, I am excited!

[@Thelordmagedon]

I can tell you one theory of mine, the veil comes down and the magic comes back, and all elves/humans/qunari become mages instantly and it becomes a magic free-for-all. The tranquil, unable to control emotion or their magic do the most damage around them. The falling of the Veil awakens the titans giving all the dwarves Latium based magic to use in the fight

[@TipsyPotatoGirl]

If only I could pay as much attention to what I have to study as to Dragon Age... Oh well...

[@JackdawYT]

hahaha!! Thank you for checking out my video!

[@Caposaurus]

He is afraid to save Lavellan, because he knows she is now on a quest to castrate him.

[@JackdawYT]

Haha very true, she's going to take his manhood 😆

[@sailorniburu411]

Was the red lyrium ritual blade possibly the same one he offers to the evanuris and forgotten ones? "Fen'Harel was clever. he could walk among both clans of gods without fear, and both believed he was one of them. He went to each side, and told them the other had forged a terrible weapon, a blade that would end the war." ' One forged in the heavens and the other in the abyss' I don't know, just a thought. I could be way wrong.

[@Micheal.J.Gideon]

Random side idea. What if they made a VR experience called "a wolf's walk" and it's a journey through the fade and you can see spirits and demons wandering and can as you travel notice groups of spirits and can approach and "focus" on the dream or memory they are watching and it could then transfer with a effect like Harry Potter looking into the well or whatever (that you can drop memories in when you learn about Tom) and then it's like a mini action short or something that shows what's happening during that time. Could even have it were we enter the dream and play a part.

[@ehabibrahim7437]

I always wait for your next video. I hope that the 4th installation in the franchise will rise to our expectation. The creators should watch your videos. May be it will inspire them to give us the ultimate game we wish ! Thanks again !

[@JackdawYT]

Aw thank you so so much! I just received word that Patrick Weekes, the writer of Solas, has indeed watched my videos! So, my dreams have been achieved! :D

[@ehabibrahim7437]

@@JackdawYT This is really exciting to know !! The 4th game has really a great potential and a lot of possibilities. Let's hope that your videos have inspired him and the team to give us the ultimate dragon age ! 👍🏼🙏🏼

[@PFiction24]

The Witch of the Wilds has comeback from death before. Right from her introduction in Origins I pegged Flemith as the overall villain of the series.

[@JackdawYT]

Exactly! There's no way she's truly gone!

[@PFiction24]

Jackdaw with the Keeper from DA2 dead and Merrill exiled, the lady of many winters will need another clan to bring her back.

[@MrInternetMan]

Frankly, I just want to see him succeed at this point.

[@Avenray19]

2020 has really jaded me XD

[@JackdawYT]

Hahaha agreed! Let Thedas burn in the raw chaos!

[@happythoughts4553]

I hope the veil gets torn down because Dwarven mages! Give Dagna magic. What could go wrong?

[@rociobsa1988]

@@happythoughts4553 Fire is pretty. The world needs more of it.

[@szekhar7602]

Once defeated the inquisitor will decree death by tea XD

[@JackdawYT]

hahaha! Now that's the ending I'd like to see lol

[@Omega_Prime7]

I for one want Fen'Harel to succeed if it were up to me however i would want to play a protagonist that aids him in his plans, but alas i am to settle to redeem him. What most people fail to REMEMBER is that Solas is restoring a BROKEN WORLD it WAS ALREADY DESTROYED, people think that "Thedas is in peril great doom awaits from the beyond, we must stop Solas at all costs,what gives him the right blah blah." Without the sacrifice of Solas there wouldn't be a "WORLD to PRESERVE" in the 1st place. If you talk to Solas about his dreams in the fade he will tell you how the world was once before the veil. Let's explore this quickly Solas(member of the Elven Pantheon aka Fen'Harel) What did he do: Solas set his people free from slavery(by forming the veil and banishing the old gods) Wage war against powerful immortal mage kings by himself(except Mythal) Created the veil to banish the false gods(creating the current world as we now know it) What was the result: His friends could NEVER manifest between the fade and the physical realm and as a result would soon lose their purpose(some if not most for his friends were indeed spirits not just elves) In exchange for their freedom elves lost their history,magic,memories and immortality after the veil was created.(even when the elves were free from the false gods shortly after they became slaves of man) Most great dragons and exotic creatures became extinct.(due to human greed and ignorance) Most people conscious connection to the fade was blocked creating hostility among the races as some will wield magic while others cannot(this is especially true for the dwarves there is some form of evidence that dwarves can wield magic: play The DECENT DLC) Opinion: The world would be better off if Solas succeeds not just from a narrative perspective but also from a gameplay point of view(i mean if everyone possessed some form of magic wouldn't that be great i mean who wouldn't want to play as an Arcane Archer or a Shadow Caster)but on a serious note Solas despite is shortcomings is in my eyes is doing the right thing not just for the elves but all of other races. If the world of old is better than the world of present one should be work towards restoring what was lost rather than blunder on like things will get better when they are really not. In conclusion the Solas has destroyed the world once in the name of freedom and justice now he takes it upon himself to restore what was once lost. One could say he is trying to save the world, his methods might be questionable but "Without sacrifice there can be no victory." King Arthur Transformers:Last Knight

[@Eduardo.Leon-]

I usually disagree on some points wity theory video, but this one just makes a lot of sense, also I love that Mythal may be behind ot all, Flemeth os my favorite character in all of DA.

[@JackdawYT]

Aw thank you so much!! That means a lot to hear that! I understand your sentiment regarding other theories, and them making enough sense. Means even more to me that you like what I have to say!

[@Megan-qo7qs]

*scream... I just want some idea when dragon age 4 is going to be released! Not knowing is killing me!!!!! Oh... and I love your vids... they're awesome!

[@BCMGameplays]

My guess would be between 2021 to 2022 at the very latest 2023

[@Megan-qo7qs]

@@BCMGameplays nooooooo... the waiting is so frustrating! Ugghhhh... Thanks for the reply, might just go sob quietly in a corner now

[@BCMGameplays]

@@Megan-qo7qs Yea it's very frustrating I'm struggling to wait for it too

[@Mizuiorimoto]

I can't wait for DA4 😭 the hype is too real and it's getting bigger lol

[@domyboji]

I can't wait to see all the elves' position on Solas' goals... especially Merrill and Fenris.

[@maran6593]

For DA4 wouldn’t it be cool if the game continued the inquisitor’s story as either an ex inquisitor or a inquisitor at risk of corruption making new allies and friends in tevinter until the finial battle with solas and or Mythal.

[@yugifrolife]

I'm going to do everything I can to save this egg head. He is my dearest friend. I've had my suspicions that Mythol has been pulling his strings (doesn't absolve all of the things he has done). But I think that even if he knows this, I think that he would try to justify it as long as the elves are on top in the end.🤦🏽‍♀️ But equally as important, Alistair is almost at that 30 year mark. He must be having strange dreams and is a little too close to the calling for my taste. 😢 There BETTER be a sidequest for me to help my Warden find a way to cure them from the taint!😤

[@annaskopcova9396]

Im just reading Tevinter Nights and my thoughts are just the same as your theory, Jack!

[@jupiterblooms9471]

You got me geeked! Dragon age lore is such gorgeous story weaving. Now I'm thinking... "Dragon Age: Pantheon" or maybe "Dragon Age: The Black City". What mythical beings will we meet? The elven pantheon, an untainted old god, a not crazy dark spawn, the maker himself? I must know everything about this world!

[@Dante38783]

Thank you for the video, thanks to you I can see all those information about dragon age 4.

[@JackdawYT]

My pleasure! Thank you so much for enjoying!!

[@amanecer_11]

I need drama in the next game. REAL drama. 🤩🤩🤩 I suppose they plan Solas to have the idol... And it will start a great war. Maybe alliances will occur? Will Lavellan be still alive? Damn, I need drama. PS: I love the explanations in your videos, so please, keep doing then :3

[@JackdawYT]

Aw thank you so much!! I'll be creating content for a long time! So, I appreciate your support!!

[@amanecer_11]

@@JackdawYT YASSSSSSS 💜👏🏻

[@LizaBurgoyne]

I've been thinking about this scene with Mythal standing by the eluvian. Is it possible that the essence Mythal pushed through the mirror the old god Urthemiel rather than her own life force (if Morrigan's dark ritual/Kieran is part of the lore)? If Mythal is going to help Solas to fully become the Dread Wolf, would she create a backup plan to make sure the Dread Wolf doesn't fail in breaking the veil while taking vengance & justice? Not only the old god will fight the Evanuris but also cause the next blight.

[@laurinkeller8114]

Maybe the red lyrium idol is a replacement for Solas’ broken orb? Like you said, he was planning on taking Mythal’s power anyway, so his reaction to the orb being broken at the end of DA3 suggests to me that maybe he needed that to complete the ritual of taking down the veil. Like maybe he needs some sort of conduit even if he has risen as the Dread Wolf? And the red lyrium idol is the only other powerful conduit that survives of his old world. It also fits with my theory that Solas and Mythal made that red lyrium idol together. Maybe he needed some of her power to wield it? I dunno! So much fun to think about though!!!!!

[@AzuraBlackHeart]

Never Clicked so fast. 😂🖤

[@JackdawYT]

Aww thank you so much haha!!

[@alynnkiv271]

Whatever happens, if it hurts a certain flirty antivan elf, I'm switching my position and killing Solas. Sorry, old friend

[@KiraL7089]

I've always wondered if the inquisitors hand still had the anchor even though it's been amputated. It would be an interesting weapon.

[@chappierulez]

As always great video! Maybe the red idol could be used to separate Mythal and Solas, so he is to weak to accomplish his goal. Could be a great way to either spare him or kill him. Cause I don’t see anyone being strong enough to kill him now, with just a blink of an eye you’re made to stone and I don’t see him being persuaded to give up his plan. If his great love couldn’t convince him who can? But if he is powerless, he would have no choice but to accept defeat and then you can choose to let him live or die

[@JackdawYT]

That's an amazing idea for a potential way to defeat Solas, and the Idol's purpose!

[@stephanieasia557]

I got so excited when I saw this video was posted!

[@JackdawYT]

Aww thank you so much for the support!!

[@stephanieasia557]

@@JackdawYT I also really like the theory that Mythal is puppeteering this. Do you have any hope for a EA Play reveal this June?

[@JackdawYT]

@@stephanieasia557 I really really want to see something, I can only hope though :( Fingers are crossed!!

[@stephanieasia557]

Jackdaw I know! It’s almost 6 years. Maker preserve us 😩

[@mika_yen779]

Then there’s me... “Love Solas and going to do everything to save him no matter the cost” 🙄😂

[@guesswho1047]

So many great points to think upon & great tie in with Ameridan!! But even with all the pending perceived "doom" as opposed to a cleansing "reckoning"...if there is any freedom of player choice...I will NEVER kill Solas willingly!!! So far I don't disagree with him....but if Mythal herself has TRICKED him, well than the tables will have turned in her heart shall burn

[@happythoughts4553]

Some Aluminum foil: Solas is the Dread Wolf just like Westly is The Dread Pirate Roberts, i.e. the Fade Beast came first and Solas took the title from an insult thinking he would never meet the infamous Forgotten One. That's how he could walk through both sides. Solas is taking so long because the hard part will be to save his people from the distruction; tearing down the veil is as easy as flooding Crestwood.

[@JackdawYT]

Very good points! That makes sense why he's taking a while, he's got to save his people first!

[@jessicatreacher6766]

I think you might be right about Mythal using Solas as a puppet... I also think that even if she isnt, the outcome that Solas is fighting for wont happen how he thinks, much like the first time. My inquisitor will definitely try and convince Solas to stop what hes doing... but if he cannot be convinced I will definitely take him down. On a side note, your videos are like a light at the end of the tunnel... I thank you for making them and bringing all the lore and research you do to the table. Keep up the good work and hope you and your wife are being safe!!

[@dalishwolfy9036]

I can't explain how excited I get when I see your videos!!!!

[@JackdawYT]

Aw thank you so so much! That really means a lot!!

[@mariaevergreen6421]

If you made your inquisitor drink from the well of sorrows, I am excited to see how that turns out. What will solas make the inquisitor do?! Ahhh, Im excited for it all. Feels so close :) There are some hints through out the playthrough of the game where your character is asked how they feel about godhood. etc.

[@mariaevergreen6421]

I would be upset if solas died, just sayin. i know i know you know.

[@pixelrain1238]

Another excellent video Jackdaw. The next teaser that Bioware release will be very interesting.

[@JackdawYT]

Aw thank you so much!!!

[@julialuna1]

This is such a great video! All of the facts behind your speculations are arranged very nicely! A prediction that I thought of while watching this was about the red lyrium idol and that Solas needs it because it has a shit ton of lyrium in it, and he's going to undergo a ritual similar to how the magisters stepped into the Black City. They used tons of lyrium and sacrifices to do it. Like Solas said, he was going to use his orb/the Mark to go physically into the Fade, but since it's destroyed, he needs red lyrium to not just weaken the Veil, but maybe to blow a disastrous hole through it that will allow him to jump through a crack. And the ritual leading up to it may be bloody. Just my thoughts though! Also, how interesting that Solas painted his final painting before he knew his orb would be destroyed. I never thought this was so significant! You're right that Solas probably knew he would need Mythal's power/essence to continue with his plans, with or without his orb. Really cool fact you uncovered! And finally, I'm so, so excited for DA4! Thank you for keeping us updated and excited. I'm on the boat that plans on saving Solas, whatever means necessary, so I'm excited to finally play!

[@mandy607]

Dread wolf has risen. Makes him sound like a loaf of bread. Bread wolf lol.

[@JackdawYT]

LOL! Very true, the bread wolf has risen!!

[@mrsgamer9218]

Thank you for this Jackdaw. I nearly forgot about this game.... thanks for throwing me back in. And thanks for the brainfood 🥰

[@JackdawYT]

You bet! Thank you for watching! :D

[@tainadeoliveira]

I gotta admit that I really wanted to see how Thedas would be without the veil XD When I played Trespasser I was secretly kinda... pro egghead lol. Not that I want Thedas to end, but it just seems wonderful to have the elven world back. So intriguing.. I also think Mythal is at fault here. Not that she is evil, just that she is blinded by revange like Anders. If every Evanuris was originally a spirit, Mythal would be Justice perverted into Vengeance. Like all others of the pantheon she had her purpose perverted. The difference is that it was caused by her betrayal, instead of an endless lust for power and worship. Solas is not exactly happy with destroying the world, he just doesn't see any other options. I chose to try to redeem him.

[@MiguelHernandez-ey1np]

Holy nugs, you’ve just earned a new subscriber

[@JackdawYT]

Legend! Thank you so much!!!

[@dev.0122]

Jackdaw can you make a video on Architect and if there is chance of him coming back and how he may fit in all this and in DA 4.. Now days everyone just focuses on Dragon age Inquisition.. older games and its character are not explored

[@RalBal1]

Good stuff as always.

[@JackdawYT]

Appreciate that! Thank you!

[@lauranaschafer9690]

I barely got past the first line and got FUCKING CHILLS MAN!!!

[@JackdawYT]

hahahha! Aw thank you so much for watching my video!!

[@lauranaschafer9690]

@@JackdawYT no problem! I love your videos!

[@SGTcz90cz]

I'm thinking that the Ritual needs to be Solas' death. That way, even romanced Lavellans will have a reason to stop him rather than follow him. It could be an interesting plot twist where you get a separate set of quests for romanced Lavellans who want Solas to succeed, only to find out the Ritual will kill him, at which point you can get one of two endings - either Lavellan went batshit enough to still go for it, or she will try to stop the Ritual to save Solas. If she fails, which could be based on choices, well, DRAMA. And we're here for DRAMA, aren't we?

[@JingleJangle256]

I’m hoping that DA4 will have less to do with Solas and more to do with the conflict between Par Vollen and the Imperium. Throw in a slave revolt, Navarran dragons, the Grey Warden civil war, and end with Solas’ scheme coming into affect, and I’ll be happy. Think about it. If Solas is being teased to succeed regardless, then why have the story revolve around stopping him? He should be a surprise climax, where we achieve so much, but suddenly, the Inquisitor arrives and needs us to hunt Solas. We begin a large battle where the allies we’ve gained during the story fight Solas and his alliance of Elves. After much bloodshed, we finally reach Solas. Our choices as the Inquisitor in DAI and as the player in DA4 come back at us. Bad characters are treated harshly while good ones are spoken to with sorrow. A final battle ensues, with Solas being defeated. With his dying breath, he uses his magic to tear open the fade, wreaking havoc as demons and abominations massacre the warriors on both side. And as sudden as the chaos begins, the game ends, leaving us with only the next game to wait for. Now tell me that doesn’t sound epic.

[@localinfantkicker]

I'm pretty sure we're gonna have to team up with some of the forgotten ones or false elven Gods albeit with distrust towards them. It would be pretty cool if we got to know each of them but ultimately have them as final bosses.

[@wepepe7603]

now I think that Solas is just one of Mythal's pawn. In the end Solas is not the true villian. The whole thing is just about Mythal to seek her revenge on Evanuris, and since Fen'harel is the one who seal them off in the fade, only him can undo it by tear down the veil. Then when the Evanuris are free, out of nowhere Mythal's will return and try kill the Evanuris with Solas or not. I'm sure Mythal know Solas need to get her power from Flemeth to able tear down the veil.

[@SirHazeGaming]

Well Mythal does want revenge. She mentioned a reckoning to shake the heavens. I wouldn't be surprised if it is her plan more than Solas'. That said, I hope to play DA 4. I like Solas, and hope he can be saved.

[@wardensoath6204]

The thumbnail is so neat

[@JackdawYT]

Thank you so so much! Spent way to much time on it! lol

[@awaisasif4997]

So solas will be the main protagonist in da4?

[@timothyblazek868]

Thinking the idol is necessary for his vengeance on the elven pantheon but could also hurt him...part of a god killer thing. And Mythal will eventually be the one to finish off Solas in a scene similar to the way he absorbed her power. Ya know some full circle story stuff

[@Lionelyy]

I just watched all of your theories from the past year or so, including "Dragon Age Numbers" (Numbers = Ba-Midbar in Hebrew, "In the Desert", don't really understand the translation to "Numbers" lol). Growing up I studied some Tora so I thought my perspective might help me decipher this hint... In this video you recalled Flemythal pushed a piece of herself in to an Eluvian, suggesting she might be still alive somewhere (amazingly, I forgot about that entirely), so I suggest that instead of Solas filling the role of "God" in Numbers, Mythal does. In Numbers, Moses, who was a shepherd for 40 years, led the Isrealites through the desert to the promised land, and at the end of the journey was not allowed to the Promised Land because of his sins (one of the biggest sin of the Isrealites, if I recall, is sending spies to the Promised Land and then, upon hearing their findings, showed reluctance to live there, which is interesting, Moses' main sin, however, was not following God's plan one by word by hitting a rock for water, instead of talking to it). So in this story, I believe Solas is more like Moses, started with freeing his people from tyrants, and now leading them through the desert to the promised land. Also, Moses was a shepherd for 40 years, I immediately thought of border collies and their usage in leading sheep to their pens 😂 and who'll be a better shepherd than a massive wolf? If the comparison to Moses holds, that hints that Solas won't get to see the result of his efforts...

[@embriumcollector]

I definitely believe mythal is solas’ blind spot, and perhaps one of the characters who can actually face fen’harel as an equal. i’m not entirely convinced on her being a big surprise villain in the series, but i do think she will challenge solas’ plan in da4. perhaps she’ll even challenge him to reevaluate the mantle of fen’harel, a plot point the teaser art has made me eager to see. brb while i go obsess over flemeth lore

[@dawnmoon6086]

I still have more questions than answers, but despite that your videos are very interesting to listen to and reflect (It's funny how I take this kind of content more endeavor and seriously than my actual homework lol). I entered this fandom/community few months ago and I can't even wait for the next game. That makes me think how pacient can be the people here, unlike me even if we only need to wait two more years. At any rate, I came to the comment session to share my thoughts/theories (I would like to share some in other videos if it's possible, I feel welcomed here, like I can express myself safely.) I know it's not related to Solas but... If the qunari are really going to conquer Ferelden under the rule of Sten most likely, what would happen (if there's a change) if the hero of Ferelden appears? If he/she has a high approval friendship with him back in Origins, what would happen if they meet on the battlefield? We will need to kill him? (I'm aware that the presence of the Hero of Ferelden it's very unlikely, but what if it happens? I've been very curious of how that scenario could it be.)

[@NimbleToesPlay]

I just would hope that there was a way to get all the unfinished plots done before fighting Mythal if she ends up being the series end game. Or what could be cool is the series continues except it's called whatever the next age is. There just seems to be so much left to explore from talking darkspawn, the old gods, the titans, and many other things that would take forever to mention lol.

[@sarahhutchinson1644]

I mean, DA2 established it didn’t take much to bring Mythal back so...but my guess is that little piece she sent off is meant to go to Morrigan.

[@norariley7109]

Question and I apologize if this has been asked but if Solas is working with Mythal why would Solas get upset if you drank from the Well of Sorrows? If his so pro Mythal and that was her spring, why disapprove of you drinking? Just a thought and again I apologize if this has been asked before.

[@JackdawYT]

Hey! I can help, I think because Solas was once bound to Mythal, and he hates slavery, he burned Mythal's vallaslin of his face so he could be free. He relates to the Inquisitor in that moment if you drank from the well, and is reminded of what it was like to be bound to a God. He'd much rather serve her in his own freedom, willingly. Rather then as a slave, that's why he became known as the Rebel God, because he broke the chains of slavery, and binding among the elven people, and that's why he's angry when he see's Inqy willing putting themselves in slavery.

[@norariley7109]

Thank you for your reply. That makes a lot of sense. Drinking from the well is like putting an invisible vallaslin on your soul which he is against. Thank you! FYI keep the tinfoil theories coming! I eat them up like candy! :-)

[@tonywells9057]

I think Flemeth and Morrigan will have a very a huge part to play as well remember Flemeth had a soul of a old god as well as Flemeth

[@vulkanofnocturne]

I'd like another Dwagon Age because I want to make an omelet of Solas the Dread Egg.

[@JackdawYT]

Scramble some eggs!!!

[@mrsgamer9218]

Dwagon XD

[@vulkanofnocturne]

@@mrsgamer9218 Don't laugh at my typing impediment! It's wude!

[@mrsgamer9218]

@@vulkanofnocturne i wouldnt dware XD

[@chrissyce5613]

I so hope he tears the veil down. I know there is a lot of buzz of a ME trilogy remaster in the works. I hope they do it right then do one for Dragon Age.

[@crogamer1197]

Great video keep up with good work and have awesome day

[@JackdawYT]

Thanks! You too!

[@lauranaschafer9690]

Soo we know inquisitor is obviously coming back. What if we play a new ally? And our inquisitors are our leaders. Bassically like us playing an inquisitor companion. They are gonna be more than 30 years old. And tired. They got no arm after all. Maybe your the successer to become the new inquisitor. 😁 But that's just a thought. I obviously want to keep playing lavellen ❤❤

[@TheDiplomancer]

I wonder if the red lyrium idol is corrupting Solas. After all, we learned that red lyrium has the Blight. Maybe this is going to culminate in a war between the old gods of Tevinter (the archdemons which command the Blight) and the Evanuris. In which case, it's going to be hard to be a normal person in Thedas, soon.

[@sethzunker2100]

i keep thinking this is Mythal's show too

[@auroravortex9361]

awesome video thank you

[@JackdawYT]

Glad you liked it! Thank you so much!

[@kaitlynsgonecrazy3366]

I hope that role of romance or close friendship with solar will play a big part in the next game because solas does seem to feel bad and wants to be proven wrong. I also want more closure for lavellan because she got ripped lol. Poor girl

[@giuliaw2042]

I really don't know what to expect from DA4. But I hope that the choices the inquisitor made will count (like if you drink from Mythal's well probably you could be controlled by Solas later) and that the main protagonist can choose both to fight or join Solas.

[@Celestiallev]

So can we somehow separate Solas and the Mythal inside him ? Can’t wait man you got me quite excited ser jackdaw

[@sundawg911]

Make sense Mythal would be the biggest enemy. it will be interesting since I normally play as an Elf and to fight against Mythal. lol. I didn't romance Solas but others definitely have and it will be even more interesting for them to have done so to be fighting against Solas and Mythal.

[@TarotMage]

I was always under the impression that the idol had been used to craft Meredith's red lyrium sword at the end of Dragon Age II. When she pulls it out , the dialogue went along these lines: Meredith: You recognize it, do you not? Pure lyrium, taken from the Deep Roads. The dwarf charged a great deal for his prize. Hawke: The idol poisoned Bartrand's mind in the end. Meredith: He was weak, whereas I am not. From this exchange, I thought that "his prize" meant the idol. But now with it looking to be an important part of the next Dragon Age story, I'm guessing Meredith's sword was crafted from the additional red lyrium Bartrand must have mined. This would make much more sense, since the idol had nowhere near the amount of lyrium needed to craft a sword that size. :P

[@matthewsprecker7093]

Mages and Templars may have the ability to survive the crash with Templars becoming dwarves and mages of certain power elves and others human with only residual magic.

[@markhall4052]

Whatever happens I hope we get a option to side with him I want to see the veil come down and the elves take over

[@cookiessprite]

I'm gonna say I don't think either Mythal or Solas are maliciously evil (although they've committed plenty of evil acts). I think they're both in a situation where they see themselves as the ones who should be in charge of how the story ends, the ones who have the knowledge and should therefore wield the power: They're entitled, above all. They believe they don't need the rest of mortal Thedas, who should have no say in their fate and should submit to their 'greater plan.' They know best, after all! It's why Morrigan's struggle to get away from Flemeth is such a good story: Essentially, it's a reflection of what Thedas needs to do. It needs to take its own fate into its hands.

[@tinas9604]

My heart stopped with excitement! 😁

[@JackdawYT]

Aw haha thank you so so much for watching!!

[@marcogiordanella7795]

I think the red lyrium idol is a substitute for the orb.

[@andrewlaidlaw7975]

I'm curious in how many amulets Flemeth/Mythal has created through out the ages & put certain amount of her essance into these various items. As I suspect that the part Flemeth/Mythal that gave her life to help solas may or maynot be part of her greater plan.

[@r.e.z9428]

Solas at least said he wants to be made wrong and wants you to stop him. He wants you to prove him wrong. Though after Andromeda and Anthem, EA and them causing the pre-build of DA to get scrapped, I’m not optimistic of what itll turn out to be.

[@rufgefolgt1023]

I love dragons*. Never realy wanted to kill them.** I love Solas. I realy don't want to hurt him. An i would love to see how Thedas looks like and work with no veil. I am afraid, the next game will be realy hard to me. But its also hard to wait for it. *and some other mystical Creatures. Would hate to "be left with nothing more than the mundane" one time. **accept for the Archedeamon und Corypheus Dragon, maybe...

[@glazzydonuts2651]

You know I'm a bit conflicted regarding solas. So, if I'm not wrong there's this dwarf named Sandal or something. He mentions of how, I think, Solas would succeed in taking down the veil. Even if he did take it down successfully, I can't help but feel like that dreaded egg is going to die. Which I hope not. Then again if he does dies in the 4th dragon Age I can't help but feel closure from hearing it.

[@vaneavh6786]

This reminds me actually of something from DA2. When you enter the Black Emporium, you will find a Book. Which is named "The Emergent Compendium", it grows non-stop and, according to the owner, shows pictures with cryptic titles or sentences. Not from me, i just remembert. “A newborn of Rivaini complexion” “bE qlK” The last part is translated to “Not he”. I am unsure who this is referring to. A hornless Qunari with tightly braided hair. "viqpbkle abfi vlskb beQ" Second part translates to "The envoy lied honestly". I assume this is a reference to Sten from Dragon Age origins. My wife again! "illc x akxypre obe ,prqflz qplM" "Post coitus, her husband a fool" is the translation for the subtitle. My best guess is that this is a reference to Mythal/flemeth. However I am not confident in this. Two shadowed spheres among stars "aboofqp iboxE'kbC px bpmfizb kX" Now let’s get a translation. "An eclipse as Fen'Harel stirred" Notice that the quote says TWO shadowed spheres. And it talks about an eclipse as fen’harel stirred. The orb that Solas has is called a “foci”. There are always two Foci in an ellipse (which sounds like eclipse). --So…what is the other orb? Can it be the Red Lyrium idol? what can it do? I think Solas is also used by Mythal and also that Solas also knows it in some ways. It's not for nothing, that he tells Lavellan, that he doesn't want her to see what he will become. Let's talk about Fen'harel's wolf form, the combination of dragon and wolf, carried by demons ... How does he become this creature? What if it is not carried by demons, but consists of them? Demons who are actually spirits. Why he also needs the spirits! Before the veil existed, Elven lived with them in Peace. and every spirit that is bound, ultimately used against its nature, changes and unfortunately becomes a demon. Solas doesn't want that, maybe he's not worn by demons but spirits. but if they are demons, were they bound by him? What does that do to Solas? How much does he have to sacrifice? DA Inquisitions Cover ... the demon masses whose outline form a dragon ... Fen'harel consisting of demons ... The Red Lyrium Idol ... the outlines of Sola's head .. A tiny part of my theories ...

[@dragoncrawford801]

I believe mythal is behind it like she was behind most of everything else I also think solis drank from the well at sometime or knew about it because he knows so much about it but I would have to help him if it was allowed elves need to be free