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The Threat Remains

Look At It

Blackwall is staring up at the rift when the PC approaches.

Blackwall: Maker, look at it. So much easier to ignore when it’s far away. And to actually walk out of it, to be that close…

Dialogue options:

General: I was lucky. [1]
General: You could get closer. [2]
General: It was nothing. [3]

1 - General: I was lucky.
PC: If I hadn’t been saved by Inquisition soldiers, I don’t know what would have happened.
Blackwall: Inquisition soldiers? That’s not what I’ve heard.

2 - General: You could get closer.
PC: It’s right there. We could take a trip, if you’re that curious.
Blackwall: I’m going to have to decline… at least until I learn more about it.

3 - General: It was nothing.
PC: I survived. Nothing to crow about.
Blackwall: Nothing to crow about? Do people normally fall out of the sky where you’re from?

Race specific dialogue:

Non-human PC [4]
Human PC [9]

4 - Non-human PC:
Blackwall: I have to admit, I thought you’d be…

PC: Human?

Blackwall: Yes.

Dialogue options:

General: I don’t blame you. [5]
- Blackwall slightly approves
General: At least you’re honest. [6]
- Blackwall slightly approves
General: Is this a problem? [7]

5 - General: I don’t blame you.
PC: That’s not surprising. Humans are everywhere. It’s expected. [8]

6 - General: At least you’re honest.
Dalish PC: Being upfront is better than “knife-ear.”
Qunari PC: Being upfront is better than “oxman.”
Dwarf PC: At least you’re upfront. Better than “I thought you’d be taller.”
Blackwall: It was a foolish thought. Should’ve known better than to say anything. [8]

7 - General: Is this a problem?
PC: Do you object to my kind?
Blackwall. Of course not. Didn’t mean to offend. [8]

8 - Scene continues.

Blackwall: It’s what you do, and how you do it, that’s important. [14]

9 - Human PC:
Blackwall: The Breach, the Divine’s death, the Wardens… it doesn’t make sense. There’s so much we don’t know.

Dialogue options:

General: Your help will be invaluable. [11]
General: Is it “we” already? [12]
General: Just follow our lead. [13]

11 - General: Your help will be invaluable.
PC: Your experience with the Wardens will certainly be useful.
Blackwall: Mostly the treaties, I expect. Old parchments you’re welcome to. [14]

12 - General: Is it “we” already?
PC: Already feeling like part of the team, I see.
Blackwall: Too soon? I thought we were building a rapport. So… you already know something of me. What about you? How do you fit into all of this? [14]

13 - General: Just follow our lead.
PC: Just be there when we need you, and don’t ask too many questions.
Blackwall (female PC): I like a woman who takes charge. [14]

14 - Scene continues.

Blackwall: Just one question then. How do you fit in with all this?

Dialogue options:

General: I want peace. [15]
- Blackwall approves
General: I’m not sure yet. [16]
- Blackwall slightly approves
General: Some worship me. I like that. [17]
- Blackwall disapproves

15 - General: I want peace.
PC: I just want to help stop the war, try to put things back in order.
Blackwall: A worthy goal, one I’m happy to support.

16 - General: I’m not sure yet.
PC: It’s been a whirlwind. It’s hard to say where I fit.
Blackwall: I guess we’ll have to figure that out.

17 - General: Some worship me. I like that.
PC: A few of them worship me, and think I’m destined for greatness. I don’t disagree.
Blackwall: I don’t think I’ve ever met someone quite so proud of who they are. It’s… refreshing. Suppose being called “Andraste’s Herald” must go to your head.

18 - Scene continues.

Blackwall: For me, I’ll be satisfied so long as we find the bastards that killed the Divine. They owe us some answers.

Scene ends.

In Your Heart Shall Burn

So This is Skyhold

The PC walks up to Blackwall, who is looking up at the buildings of Skyhold.

Blackwall: So this is Skyhold.

He turns to the PC.

Blackwall: Come. Let’s walk the ramparts. I want to examine our fortifications.

The two of them move up to the ramparts, where Blackwall looks over the mountains.

Choice dependent dialogue:

Recruited pre-Skyhold [1]
Recruited pre-Skyhold, never spoken to [2]
Recruited post-Skyhold [3]

1 - Recruited pre-Skyhold

Blackwall: We’ll be able to see Corypheus coming from miles away.

Dialogue options:

General: We’re safe for now. [4]
General: If we see him, he sees us. [5]
General: And we’ll be ready for him. [6]

4 - General: We’re safe for now.
PC: Corypheus thinks we’re beaten. By the time he finds us, we’ll be legion.
Blackwall: I know soldiers. I know our soldiers. Corypheus made a hundred enemies when he kicked down our door.
Blackwall: Let him come. I swear I’ll take that twisted bastard down, even if I have to die to do it.
Blackwall (previously flirted): And when he came after you, he really made it personal. I swear I’ll take that twisted bastard down, even if I have to die to do it. [13]

5 - General: If we see him, he sees us.
PC: On the other hand, that means he can see us from miles away.
Blackwall: Let him come. I swear I’ll take that twisted bastard down, even if I have to die to do it. [13]

6 - General: And we’ll be ready for him.
PC: He’s not going to get the better of us again.
Blackwall: We lost good soldiers that day…loyal men and women.
Blackwall: Let him come. I swear I’ll take that twisted bastard down, even if I have to die to do it.
Blackwall (previously flirted): And when he came after you, he really made it personal. I swear I’ll take that twisted bastard down, even if I have to die to do it. [13]

2 - Recruited pre-Skyhold, never spoken to:

Blackwall: Solas chose well. We’ll be able to spot an invading force from miles away. For as long as I’ve been here, we’ve never really spoken at length.

Dialogue options:

General: No, I’m sorry. [7]
- Blackwall slightly approves
General: Actions speak louder. [8]
General: Chatting wastes time. [9]

7 - General: No, I’m sorry.
PC: We haven’t, have we. Sorry about that.
Blackwall: Don’t apologize. You have responsibilities, and I don’t need coddling. Our energies should be focused on Corypheus. He’ll pay for Haven. I swear I’ll take that twisted bastard down, even if I have to die to do it. [13]

8 - General: Actions speak louder.
PC: Your actions told me all I needed to know.

PC (Blackwall neutral/high approval): And it seems I made the right decision by bringing you on board.
Blackwall: You’ve always had my support. You still do. Corypheus will pay for Haven. I swear I’ll take that twisted bastard down, even if I have to die to do it. [13]

PC (Blackwall low approval): Unfortunately, it seems we disagree on crucial matters.
Blackwall: Getting Corypheus is the goal. We shouldn’t lose sight of that. Our energies should be focused on Corypheus. He’ll pay for Haven. I swear I’ll take that twisted bastard down, even if I have to die to do it. [13]

9 - General: Chatting wastes time.
PC: I have no use for idle chatter.
Blackwall: I can respect that. It’ll serve you well now. Our energies should be focused on Corypheus. He’ll pay for Haven. I swear I’ll take that twisted bastard down, even if I have to die to do it. [13]

3 - Recruited post-Skyhold

Blackwall: Skyhold is in a fine position. It will be difficult for any enemy to approach without being seen. Harder still for Corypheus, with his army and pet dragon in tow. I’d count myself lucky that I missed the assault, but I should have been there.

Dialogue options:

General: You’ll have your chance. [10]
- Blackwall slightly approves
General: Tell that to the dead. [11]
General: No glory in that death. [12]

10 - General: You’ll have your chance.
PC: It’s not over with Corypheus. The next time we meet, you’ll be on the front line.
Blackwall: The front line, is it? I’ll hold you to that. Blackwall: I swear I’ll take that twisted bastard down, even if I have to die to do it. [13]

11 - General: Tell that to the dead.
PC: There are dozens dead who’d rather be in your position, I promise you.
Blackwall: We’ll drink to them, then avenge them. I swear I’ll take that twisted bastard down, even if I have to die to do it. [13]

12 - General: No glory in that death.
PC: It was a survival. Not a battle. There was no glory in it.
Blackwall: It’s not about glory. It’s about keeping your promises. I’m a Grey Warden. He’s a darkspawn.
Blackwall (previously flirted): And when he came after you, he really made it personal. I swear I’ll take that twisted bastard down, even if I have to die to do it.
Blackwall: I swear I’ll take that twisted bastard down, even if I have to die to do it. [13]

13 - End choice dependent dialogue.

Dialogue options:

General: Thank you. [14]
- Blackwall slightly approves
General: You’re taking this hard. [15]
- Blackwall slightly disapproves
General: You’re no good to me dead. [16]
- Blackwall slightly disapproves
Flirt: I’m not losing you. [17]
- Blackwall approves

14 - General: Thank you.
PC: I’m grateful for your support.
Blackwall: It’s my job, isn’t it? Killing darkspawn? Look, in spite of it all, there is hope. The people flock to your banner. They believe in you.

15 - General: You’re taking this hard.
PC: You see this as a personal insult, don’t you?
Blackwall: If it’s not personal for you, maybe it should be. The people flock to your banner, eager to fight for the Herald of Andraste. Their faith is a leash, and your Inquisition has taken hold of it.

16 - General: You’re no good to me dead.
PC: Watch that this enthusiasm of yours doesn’t get you killed.
Blackwall: I wouldn’t be the first to die in your service. The people flock to your banner, eager to fight for the Herald of Andraste. Their faith is a leash, and your Inquisition has taken hold of it.

17 - Flirt: I’m not losing you.
PC: I’m not losing anyone to Corypheus. Especially not you.

Blackwall (PC in relationship with Sera): Ah, perhaps that sentiment is best expressed to someone other than myself. Sera, for example? The encounter with Corypheus has left her shaken. She could use a kind word. Look, in spite of it all, there is hope. The people flock to your banner. They believe in you. [25]

Blackwall (PC in relationship with Josephine): Ah, perhaps that sentiment is best expressed to someone other than myself. Namely Josephine. She’s more deserving of your attention than I am. Look, in spite of it all, there is hope. The people flock to your banner. They believe in you. [25]

Blackwall (PC in relationship with Cullen): Ah, perhaps that sentiment is best expressed to someone other than myself. Cullen for instance. He’ll need your support in the days to come. Look, in spite of it all, there is hope. The people flock to your banner. They believe in you. [25]

Blackwall: You can’t afford to think I’m special. I’m a soldier, no different than any soldier lost at Haven. I am fond of you, it’s true, but we can’t let this go any further. This—whatever you want this to be—is impossible.

Dialogue options:

General: Why not? [18]
General: You’re right. [19]

General: Why not?
PC: Why is it impossible? I know you have feelings for me.
Blackwall: My lady, don’t. You’re the Inquisitor, the Herald of Andraste. Even now there are people flocking to your banner, ready to serve—to die. We must remain focused on the task at hand.

Dialogue options:

Special (claimed not chosen): I’m not Andraste’s Herald. [20]

General: You all matter. [21]

General: You’re evading. [22]

General: I don’t do self-sacrifice. [23]

20 - Special: I’m not Andraste’s Herald.
PC: I’m not what they say I am. I never asked them to believe.
Blackwall: But they do, and it’s too late to go back. Whoever you were is gone. They believe you’re the Herald because they need to. Without that hope, all that’s left is danger. [24]

21 - General: You all matter.
PC: I care for you, just as much as I do them. Can’t you just accept it?
Blackwall: I wish it were simple. Believe me, I do. But it’s not. [24]

22 - General: You’re evading.
PC: Why make it about them? Or the war? It doesn’t have to be.
Blackwall: I wish it were simple. Believe me, I do. But it’s not. [24]

23 - General: I don’t do self-sacrifice.
PC: I’m not throwing my life away because of what they say I am.
Blackwall: I wish it were simple. Believe me, I do. But it’s not. [24]

24 - Scene continues.

Blackwall: We’re both bound by duty. Our lives aren’t ours to live. Don’t make this harder than it has to be.

Scene ends.

19 - General: You’re right.
PC: You’re right. This should go no further.
Blackwall: Thank you, my lady. You’ll see that this is for the best. Look, in spite of it all, there is hope. The people flock to your banner. They believe in you. [25]

25 - Scene continues.

Blackwall: Tell me honestly, are you what they say you are? Andraste’s chosen?

Dialogue options:

General: Yes. [26]
General (claimed not chosen): I’m not. [27]
General: I don’t know. [28]

26 - General: Yes.
PC: I was chosen by Andraste. She saved me. We shouldn’t question it.
Blackwall (neutral/high approval) : I don’t. We all need to believe in something.
Blackwall (negative approval): All right. I’ll take on faith that she saw something in you that I haven’t. [29]

27 - General: I’m not.
PC: I wish they’d understand that I’m really nobody.
Blackwall: You’re somebody. Don’t you see what you are to them? Without you, they’d be consumed by despair. We all would. They need you to be Andraste’s messenger. It gives them hope. The truth doesn’t matter.
Blackwall (neutral/high approval): Ah, listen to me talk. You’re time is valuable, and I’ve wasted enough of it.
Blackwall (negative approval): Ah, this chatter gets me nowhere, and I tire of it. [29]

28 - General: I don’t know.
PC: There is so little I remember. What if they’re right?
Blackwall: Does it even matter? Don’t you see what you are to them? Without you, they’d be consumed by despair. We all would. They need you to be Andraste’s messenger. It gives them hope. The truth doesn’t matter.
Blackwall (neutral/high approval): Ah, listen to me talk. You’re time is valuable, and I’ve wasted enough of it.
Blackwall (negative approval): Ah, this chatter gets me nowhere, and I tire of it. [29]

29 - Scene ends.

Here Lies the Abyss

O Grey Warden

The PC approaches Blackwall by the barn. He is busying himself chopping wood.

Blackwall: Someone I knew once described Adamant to me. “Adamant is, and always will be, the Order.” He said. “A guardian on the edge of the abyss, the lone soul that stares into oblivion and doesn’t waver.” That’s what Warden-Commander Clarel tried to be. What they all tried to be.

Blackwall (in party at Adamant): None of the Wardens we saw wavered. They gave their lives—willingly.
Blackwall (not in party): I’m told her Wardens never wavered. They went to their deaths willingly.

Blackwall: They died for us, and Corypheus twisted their sacrifice to make it his own!

Dialogue options:

General: We stopped it. [1]
+Blackwall slightly approves
General: Clarel’s pride is to blame. [2]
-Blackwall disapproves
General: That’s why we fight him. [3] +Blackwall approves

1 - General: We stopped it.
PC: We stopped him. We saved most of the Wardens.
Blackwall: But not all of them, and they died thinking they were doing something good. There’s no one to blame but Corypheus. Even Clarel’s intentions were righteous. [4]

2 - General: Clarel’s pride is to blame.
PC: Clarel thought she was the only one who could save the world. She was arrogant.
Blackwall: But her intentions were pure. [4]

3 - General: That’s why we fight him.
PC: And that’s why he has to die.
Blackwall: You’ll get no argument from me. There’s no one to blame but Corypheus. Even Clarel’s intentions were righteous. [4]

4 - Scene continues.

Blackwall: Her desire to protect was so great, it led her astray. It’s not right… to want to do good, to be good, and have that turned against you.

Dialogue options:

Romance: They didn’t have your resolve. [5] +Blackwall slightly approves
General: Then remember the intention. [6] +Blackwall slightly approves
General: We can still try, right? [7] +Blackwall slightly approves
General: Nothing is perfect. [8] -Blackwall slightly disapproves

5 - Romance: They didn’t have your resolve.
PC: They should have had your resolve, Blackwall. You’ve never faltered. You never will.
Blackwall: Before the Inquisition, before you, I had the Wardens, the vow I made to them. Before that vow, I had nothing, was nothing. [9]

6 - General: Then remember the intention.
PC: Don’t think of what went wrong. Think of their intentions, their sacrifice. Honor their selflessness.
Blackwall: Clarel made mistakes, but she was a great woman, and she died a great woman. [9]

7 - General: We can still try, right?
PC: At the end of the day, I guess all we can do is try, and hope for the best.
Blackwall: You’re right. What matters is that we never give up. Clarel made mistakes, but she was a great woman, and she died a great woman. [9]

8 - General: Nothing is perfect.
PC: You can’t expect everything to go well all the time.
Blackwall: No, but we still have to try, don’t we? Even Clarel. She had to try. [9]

9 - Scene continues.

Blackwall: It’s not the armor or the trappings of the Order. It’s not the Joining. At the heart of it, all a Warden is, is a promise. To protect others… even at the cost of your own life.

Scene ends.

What Pride Had Wrought

Are You Ready? (Neutral/Low Approval)

The PC approaches Blackwall at the stables.

PC: Are you ready?

Choice dependent dialogue:

Neutral approval, freed/made warden [1]
Low approval, freed/made warden [2]
Imprisoned [3]
Broke up during judgement (regardless of approval or Blackwall’s fate) [4]

1 - Neutral approval, freed/made Warden

Blackwall: Of course. I will see this through to the end, Inquisitor. This will be a battle for the ages, and I’m honored to be fighting on your side.

Dialogue options:

General: The feeling is mutual. [5]
General: Battle for the ages? [6]
General: We’re going to win. [7]

5 - General: The feeling is mutual.
PC: And I’m honored to be fighting by yours. Blackwall: Let’s talk later. There are preparations to be made. Scene ends.

6 - General: Battle for the ages? PC: It won’t be remembered as “a battle for the ages” if we get trounced. Blackwall: I don’t believe that will happen. I don’t think Corypheus does either. Let’s talk later. There are preparations to be made. Scene ends.

7 - General: We’re going to win. PC: Corypheus has no chance against us. Blackwall: Let’s hope you’re right. Let’s talk later. There are preparations to be made. Scene ends.

2 - Low approval, freed/made Warden

Blackwall: Of course. I will see this through to the end, Inquisitor. We haven’t always agreed, but we both recognize the threat Corypheus poses.

Dialogue options:

General: Together, then. [8]
General: He brings people together. [9]
General: Good enough. [10]

8 - General: Together, then. PC: And we’ll defeat him. Together. Blackwall: Let’s talk later. There are preparations to be made. Scene ends.

9 - General: He brings people together. PC: Ah, Corypheus. Bringing people together since 9:40. Blackwall: That’s one way of putting it. Let’s talk later. There are preparations to be made. Scene ends.

10 - General: Good enough. PC: That’s good enough for me. Blackwall: Let’s talk later. There are preparations to be made. Scene ends.

3 - Imprisoned

Blackwall: Yes.

Dialogue options:

General: Now you make amends. [11]
General: You’ve wanted this. [12]
General: You could die. [13]

11 - General: Now you make amends. PC: Take this chance to prove yourself. Atone for what you did. Blackwall: I intend to. And regardless of what’s happened, I’m grateful for the opportunity. Don’t concern yourself with me. I know what I owe the Inquisition. Scene ends.

12 - General: You’ve wanted this. PC: Wait, that was a stupid question. This is what you’ve always wanted, isn’t it? To fight an ancient darkspawn, convince yourself you’re actually a Warden? Blackwall: Perhaps I wanted that once. Now, I simply do what’s required by the Inquisition… and by you. You made it abundantly clear that my desires no longer matter. Don’t concern yourself with me. I know what I owe the Inquisition. Scene ends.

13 - General: You could die. PC: And are you ready to die? Blackwall: You know I am, and sometimes I wonder if it isn’t time to let “Warden Blackwall” die, too. Don’t concern yourself with me. I know what I owe the Inquisition. Scene ends.

4 - Broke up during judgement

Blackwall: I was always willing to die for you. That hasn’t changed.

Dialogue options:

General: Now you make amends. [14]
General: Are you sure? [15]
General: Good. [16]
General: Stop it. [17]

15 - General: Now you make amends. PC: Take this chance to prove yourself. Atone for what you did. Blackwall: I intend to. And regardless of what’s happened, I’m grateful for the opportunity. Don’t concern yourself with me. I know what I owe the Inquisition. Scene ends.

16 - General: Are you sure? PC: After what’s happened, I’m skeptical. Blackwall: I promised to serve. I will. Don’t concern yourself with me. I know what I owe the Inquisition. Scene ends.

17 - General: Good. PC: I need you committed. Blackwall: You know I am, and sometimes I wonder if it isn’t time to let “Warden Blackwall” die, too. Don’t concern yourself with me. I know what I owe the Inquisition. Scene ends.

General: Stop it. PC: Stop talking like that. Whatever we had is done. Blackwall: You can affect what’s out there. You have power enough to do that. But in here? That’s still mine. Scene ends.

What Pride Had Wrought

Are You Ready? (High Approval)

The PC approaches Blackwall in the barn, where he is looking over the rocking horse he built.

PC: So it’s done?

Blackwall: Just about. The little ones in the camps don’t have much. I thought this might cheer them up. Even in the midst of war, they deserve to be children.

PC: It’s almost time. Are you ready?

Choice dependent dialogue:

Free to atone [1]
Free to atone (romance) [2]
Sent to the Wardens [3]
Sent to the Wardens (romance) [4]

1 - Free to atone

Blackwall: I am. I’ve been ready for a long time. Things become clear on the battlefield. It’s where I truly know myself. Everything else fades.

Dialogue options:

General: You seem happy. [5]
General: No fear? [6]
General: I agree. [7]

5 - General: You seem happy. PC: You’re content. I’m glad. Blackwall: I am. [8]

6 - General: No fear? PC: Shouldn’t you at least pretend to be afraid of Corypheus? He is an ancient magister darkspawn with untold power. Blackwall: There is fear, but also exhilaration. [8]

7 - General: I agree. PC: It’s simpler in a fight. Enemy? Kill. Blackwall: I, too, am a soldier. [8]

8 - Scene continues

Blackwall: There has always been one constant. I am a soldier. I am trained to kill, to follow orders, and to ask no questions. But this time, I’m fighting for something I believe in, for people I care about. I chose to stay with the Inquisition. I chose this fight, and the difference is profound. I have only you to thank. Scene ends.

2 - Free to atone (romance)

Blackwall: No. Not at all. I already lost you once. Now I might lose you again.

Dialogue options:

General: Have faith in me. [9]
General: Would hard liquor help? [10]
General: It won’t happen. [11]

9 - General: Have faith in me. PC: I won’t let us be torn apart a second time. Blackwall: You have some power, my lady, but not even you can thwart death. [12]

10 - General: Would hard liquor help? PC: Maybe a drink is in order. Blackwall: Yes, we’ll approach Corypheus in a stupor. Won’t feel a thing when death hits us. As much as I like the idea, I might have to decline. [12]

11 - General: It won’t happen. PC: Corypheus can’t stand against us. Blackwall: I will draw strength from your conviction. [12]

12 - Scene continues.

Blackwall: One thing’s certain–I’ll fight harder than any man out there. I’ll fight harder than I ever have. There’s always something to die for. But something worth living for? That doesn’t come every day. Scene ends.

3 - Sent to the Wardens

Blackwall: You know I am. I welcome the battle and what comes after. I will end up in Warden custody. It was what Blackwall wanted, more or less.

Dialogue options:

General: They will be merciful. [13]
General: More or less. [14]
General: Focus on the battle. [15]

13 - General: They will be merciful. PC: I’m confident they won’t overlook the work you’ve done for the Inquisition. Blackwall: That remains to be seen. Best not to presume.

14 - General: More or less. PC: Blackwall wanted you to be a Warden. Who knows if the surviving Wardens will agree… They may not appreciate you impersonating one of their number.

15 - General: Focus on the battle. PC: Corypheus is our priority. Keep your attention on him. Blackwall: I won’t be distracted from our enemy.

16 - Scene continues.

Blackwall: I don’t fear the Wardens’ judgment. It will be no worse than what Orlais had in store. And I’ve made my peace with that. Redemption doesn’t come easy, but perhaps killing Corypheus will be a start. You’ve been a true friend when I haven’t deserve it. I am honored to fight by your side. Scene ends.

4 - Sent to the Wardens (romance)

Blackwall: You know I am. I welcome the battle and what comes after. My only regret is that I have to leave your side.

Dialogue options:

General: It’s not an end. [17]
General: Not for long. [18]
General: We still have some time. [19]

17 - General: It’s not an end. PC: The Wardens will be a new beginning for you. But we could still use your sword here, if it’s allowed and you wish to return. Blackwall: You know I do. I will always return to you. Scene ends.

18 - General: Not for long. PC: I’m not letting you go that easy. Once you’re a Grey Warden, you get right back here. I need my Warden advisor. Blackwall: Advisor? PC: Let’s just call it that. Scene ends.

19 - General: We still have some time. PC: It’s not over yet. We still have time together. Blackwall: And I will cherish it. Scene ends.