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Recruitment Quest

Pre-Skyhold: The Bull’s Chargers

The PC exits the Chantry and is stopped by a messenger.

Krem: Excuse me, I’ve got a message for the Inquisition. But I’m having a hard time getting anyone to talk to me.
Krem (interacting a second time if you walk away): I’ve got a message, when you have the time.

Dialogue options:

General: Identify yourself. [1]
General: Give me the message. [2]

1 - General: Identify yourself.
PC: Who are you, soldier?
Krem: Cremisius Aclassi, with the Bull’s Chargers. Mercenary company. We work mostly out of Orlais and Nevarra. [3]

2 - General: Give me the message.
PC: What’s the message? [3]

3 - Scene continues.

Krem: We got word of some Tevinter mercenaries gathering out on the Storm Coast. My company commander, Iron Bull, offers the information free of charge. If you’d like to see what the Bull’s Chargers can do for the Inquisition, meet us there and watch us work.

4 - Dialogue options:

Investigate: Tell me about your company. [5]
Investigate: Tell me about your leader. [6]
Investigate: Why give us this message? [7]
General: We’ll think about it. [8]
General: We welcome the help. [9]

5 - Investigate: Tell me about your company.
PC: What can your Bull’s Chargers offer the Inquisition?
Krem: We’re loyal, we’re tough, and we don’t break contracts. Ask Around Val Royeaux. We’ve got references. This war between Celene and Gaspard has left most companies weak. But not us.
[Back to 4]

6 - Investigate: Tell me about your leader.
PC: What should I know about your leader?
Krem (Qunari PC): Iron Bull? He’s a Qunari, like you. He’s big, he’s got the horns, all of it.
Krem (non-Qunari PC): Iron Bull? He’s one of those Qunari. The big guys with the horns?
Krem: He leads us from the front, he pays well, and he’s a lot smarter than the last bastard I worked for. Best of all, he’s professional. We accept contracts with whoever makes the first real offer. You’re the first time he’s gone out of his way to pick a side.
[Back to 4]

7 - Investigate: Why give us this message?
PC: Why did your commander send us this information?
Krem: Iron Bull wants to work for the Inquisition. He thinks you’re doing good work.
[Back to 4]

8 - General: We’ll think about it.
PC: We’ll consider your offer.
Krem: I appreciate it. [10]

9 - General: We welcome the help.
PC: I look forward to meeting this Iron Bull.
Krem: We’re the best you’ll find. Come to the Storm Coast and you can see us in action. [10]

10 - Scene continues.

Krem: Later, then.

The PC travels out to the Storm Coast where they join the Chargers in combat on the beach. After the enemies are defeated, Iron Bull approaches Krem.

Iron Bull: Chargers, stand down! Krem! How’d we do?

Krem: Five or six wounded, chief. No dead.

Iron Bull: That’s what I like to hear. Let the throatcutters finish up, then break out the casks.

Iron Bull (Qunari PC): Hot damn, it’s true! (Laughs.) Oh, the Chantry must love you. A Qunari mercenary is the Herald of Andraste. Who’d’a thought?

Iron Bull (non-Qunari PC): So you’re with the Inquisition, huh? Glad you could make it. Come on, have a seat. Drinks are coming.

Dialogue options:

General (Qunari PC): I greet you, fellow Qunari. [11]
General (Qunari PC): You’re doing well enough. [12]
General (non-Qunari PC): You must be Iron Bull. [13]
General (non-Qunari PC): This is an odd location. [14]
General: That was impressive. [15]

11 - General: I greet you, fellow Qunari.
PC: Shenedan, Sten.
Iron Bull: Yeah, let’s try to keep that to a minimum. Makes the boys twitchy. [16]

24 - General: You’re doing well enough.
PC: I see I’m not the only one doing well for myself.
Iron Bull: I get by. [16]

13 - General: You must be Iron Bull.
PC: Iron Bull, I presume.
Iron Bull: Yeah, the horns usually give it away. [16]

14 - General: This is an odd location.
PC: You want to have drinks in the aftermath of a battle?
Iron Bull: Better than in the middle of a battle. This is Golden Scythe 4:90 Black. You spill it, you’ll kill all the grass. [16]

15 - General: This was impressive.
PC: Nicely done. I hear you’re looking for work?
Iron Bull: I am! Not before my drink, though. [16]

16 - Scene continues.

The PC and Bull walk down the beach a bit and are joined by Krem.

Iron Bull: I assume you remember Cremisius Aclassi, my lieutenant.

Krem: Good to see you again. Throatcutters are done, chief.

Iron Bull: Already? Have ‘em check again. I don’t want any of those Tevinter bastards getting away. No offense, Krem.

Krem: None taken. Least a bastard knows who his mother was. Puts him one up on you Qunari, right?

Krem leaves.

Iron Bull: So… you’ve seen us fight. We’re expensive, but we’re worth it… and I’m sure the Inquisition can afford us.

17 - Dialogue options:

Investigate: How expensive are you? [18]
General: I’m not sure we need you. [19]
General: You definitely seem useful. [20]

18 - Investigate: How expensive are you?
PC: How much is this going to cost me, exactly?
Iron Bull: It wouldn’t cost you anything personally, unless you wanna buy drinks later. Your ambassador—what’s her name—Josephine? We’d go through her and get the payments set up. The gold will take care of itself. Don’t worry about that. All that matters is we’re worth it.
[Back to 17]

19 - General: I’m not sure we need you.
PC: The Inquisition needs magical power to close the Breach. It doesn’t need mercenaries.
Iron Bull: Hey, everyone needs mercenaries. But if I need to sweeten the deal… [21]

20 - General: You definitely seem useful.
PC: The Chargers seem like an excellent company.
Iron Bull: They are. But you’re not just getting the boys. You’re getting me. [21]

21 - Scene continues.

Iron Bull: You need a frontline bodyguard, I’m your man. Whatever it is—demons, dragons? The bigger the better. And there’s one other thing. Might be useful, might piss you off. Ever hear of the Ben-Hassrath?

Dialogue options:

Special (Qunari PC): My parents taught me of them. [22]
General: Only a little. [23]
General: No. [24]

22 - Special: My parents taught me of them.
PC: I learned of the Ben-Hassrath from my parents. They are the enforcers of the Qunari, and the spies.
Iron Bull: Yeah, that’s them. Or, well, us. [25]

23 - General: Only a little.
PC: They’re a Qunari organization, right? The equivalent of their guards and city watch?
Iron Bull: I’d go closer to “spies,” but yeah, that’s them. Or, well, us. [25]

24 - General: No.
PC: I’ve never heard of it.
Iron Bull: It’s a Qunari order. They handle information, loyalty, security, all of it. Spies, basically. Or, well, we’re spies. [25]

25 - Scene continues.

Iron Bull: The Ben-Hassrath are concerned about the Breach. Magic out of control like that could cause trouble everywhere. I’ve been ordered to join the Inquisition, get close to the people in charge, and send reports on what’s happening. But I also get reports from Ben-Hassrath agents all over Orlais. You sign me on, I’ll share them with your people.

26 - Dialogue options:

Investigate: Why would you admit this? [27]
Investigate: What would you report back? [28]
Investigate: What can you tell us? [29]
(Qunari PC) Get away from me, spy! [30]
We don’t want you. (The Bull’s Chargers do not join the Inquisition. Iron Bull is not available as a party member.) [31]
You’re hired. (The Bull’s Chargers join the Inquisition, and Iron Bull Joins your party.) [32]
Don’t make me regret this. (The Bull’s Chargers join the Inquisition, and Iron Bull Joins your party.) [33]

27 - Investigate: Why would you admit this?
PC: You’re a Qunari spy, and you just… told me?
Iron Bull: Whatever happened at that Conclave thing, it’s bad. Someone needs to get that Breach closed. So whatever I am, I’m on your side.
PC: You still could have hidden what you are.
Iron Bull: From something called the Inquisition? I’d’ve been tipped sooner or later. Better you hear it right up front from me.
[Back to 26]

28 - Investigate: What would you report back?
PC: What would you send home in these reports of yours?
Iron Bull: Enough to keep my superiors happy. Nothing that’ll compromise your operations. The Qunari want to know if they need to launch an invasion to stop the whole damn world from falling apart. You let me send word of what you’re doing, it’ll put some minds at ease. That’s good for everyone.
[Back to 26]

29 - Investigate: What can you tell us?
PC: What’s in these Ben-Hassrath reports you’re offering to share?
Iron Bull: Enemy movements, suspicious activity, intriguing gossip. It’s a bit of everything. Alone, they’re not much. But if your spymaster is worth a damn, she’ll put ‘em to good use.
PC: She?
Iron Bull: I did a little research. Plus, I’ve always had a weakness for redheads.
[Back to 26]

30 - Get away from me, spy!
PC: Stay back! You expect me, a Tal-Vashoth, to trust a Qunari spy?
Iron Bull: Well… yeah. Or tell me to leave. Either way’s fine. You wanna talk Tal-Vashoth, we can do that in detail some other time. But the short version? If you’re not a bandit who’s terrorizing innocent people, I’ve got no problem with you.
[Back to 26]

31 - We don’t want you.
PC: The Inquisition won’t be using your services.
Iron Bull: Not a problem. We’ll be out of your way, then. Best of luck.
Scene ends.

32 - You’re hired.
PC: All right. You’re in.
Iron Bull: Excellent. [34]

33 - Don’t make me regret this.
PC: You run your reports part Leliana before sending them. You send nothing she doesn’t approve. If this turns out to be a trick, of if your reports compromise the Inquisition, Cassandra will eat you alive.
Iron Bull: Wouldn’t have it any other way. [34]

34 - Scene continues.

Bull begins walking away.

Iron Bull: Krem, tell the men to finish their drinks on the road. The Chargers just got hired!

Krem: What about the casks, chief? We just opened them up. With axes.

Iron Bull: Find some way to seal then. You’re Tevinter right? Try blood magic.

Bull turns back to address the PC.

Iron Bull: We’ll meet you back at Haven.

Post-Skyhold: The Bull’s Chargers

A messenger waits in the tavern in an alcove behind the stairs.

Krem: Inquisitor? Pardon me, Your Worship, but I’ve got a message to deliver.
Krem (interacting a second time if you walk away): I’ve got a message, when you have the time.

Dialogue options:

General: Identify yourself. [1]
General: Give me the message. [2[

1 - General: Identify yourself.
PC: Who are you, soldier?
Krem: Cremisius Aclassi, with the Bull’s Chargers. Mercenary company. We work mostly out of Orlais and Nevarra. [3]

2 - General: Give me the message.
PC: What’s the message? [3]

3 - Scene continues.

Krem: We got word of Venatori forces gathering out on the Storm Coast, Your Worship. My company commander, Iron Bull, offers the information free of charge. If you’d like to see what the Bull’s Chargers can do for the Inquisition, meet us there and watch us work.

4 - Dialogue options:

Investigate: Tell me about your company. [5]
Investigate: Tell me about your leader. [6]
Investigate: Why give us this message? [7]
General: We’ll think about it. [8]
General: We welcome the help. [9]

6 - Investigate: Tell me about your leader.
PC: What should I know about your leader?
Krem (Qunari PC): Iron Bull? He’s a Qunari, just like Your Worship. He’s big, he’s got horns, all of it.
Krem (non-Qunari PC): Iron Bull? He’s one of those Qunari. The big guys with the horns?
Krem: He leads us from the front, he pays well, and he’s a lot smarter than the last bastard I worked for. Best of all, he’s professional. We accept contracts with whoever makes the first real offer. You’re the first time he’s gone out of his way to pick a side.
[Back to 4]

7 - Investigate: Why give us this message?
PC: Why did your commander send us this information?
Krem: Iron Bull wants to work for the Inquisition. He thinks you’re doing good work. He also really hates Tevinter. He’s been itching for a good chance to take on these Venatori cultists.
[Back to 4]

8 - General: We’ll think about it.
PC: We’ll consider your offer.
Krem: Thank you, Your Worship. [10]

9 - General: We welcome the help.
PC: I look forward to meeting this Iron Bull.
Krem: We’re the best you’ll find. Come to the Storm Coast and you can see us in action. [10]

10 - Scene continues.

Krem: Later, then.

The PC travels out to the Storm Coast where they join the Chargers in combat on the beach. After the enemies are defeated, Iron Bull approaches Krem.

Iron Bull: Chargers, stand down! Krem! How’d we do?

Krem: Five or six wounded, chief. No dead.

Iron Bull: That’s what I like to hear. Let the throatcutters finish up, then break out the casks.

Iron Bull (Qunari PC): Hot damn, it’s true! (Laughs.) Oh, the Chantry must love you. Don’t get me wrong, Inquisitor. It’s great to see our people doing well for themselves. But now I owe Krem ten royals.

Iron Bull (non-Qunari PC): Inquisitor! Glad you could make it! Come on, have a seat. Drinks’ll be here in a minute.

Dialogue options:

General (Qunari PC): I greet you, fellow Qunari. [11]
General (Qunari PC): That was a silly bet. [12]
General (non-Qunari PC): You must be Iron Bull. [13]
General (non-Qunari PC): This is an odd location. [14]
General: That was impressive. [15]

11 - General: I greet you, fellow Qunari.
PC: Shenedan, Sten.
Iron Bull: Yeah, let’s try to keep that to a minimum. Makes the boys twitchy. [16]

12 - General: That was a silly bet.
PC: If you think someone would just make up rumors of a Qunari Inquisitor, you deserve to lose that money.
Iron Bull: Well, I don’t know. It could have just been someone with a big spiked helmet. Orlesians aren’t too bright. ‘Sides, Krem needed the money. He’s trying to impress a girl. [16]

13 - General: You must be Iron Bull
PC: Iron Bull, I presume.
Iron Bull: Yeah, the horns usually give it away. [16]

15 - General: This was impressive.
PC: Nicely done. I hear you’re looking for work?
Iron Bull: I am! Not before my drink, though. [16]

16 - Scene continues.

The PC and Bull walk down the beach a bit and are joined by Krem.

Iron Bull: I assume you remember Cremisius Aclassi, my lieutenant.

Krem: Here you are, Your Worship. Throatcutters are done, chief.

Iron Bull: Already? Have ‘em check again. I don’t want any of those Tevinter bastards getting away. No offense, Krem.

Krem: None taken. Least a bastard knows who his mother was. Puts him one up on you Qunari, right?

Krem leaves.

Iron Bull: So… you’ve seen us fight. We’re expensive, but we’re worth it… and I’m sure the Inquisition can afford us.

17 - Dialogue options:

Investigate: How expensive are you? [18]
General: I’m not sure we need you. [19]
General: You definitely seem useful. [20]

19 - General: I’m not sure we need you.
PC: I’ve got countless people volunteering to serve the Inquisition, including rebel mages. Why should I pay you? (Note: audio says “the mages” instead of rebel mages.)
PC: I’ve got countless people volunteering to serve the Inquisition, including the templars. Why should I pay you?
Iron Bull: Because we’re tougher, we’re smarter, and we won’t start wars as soon as your back is turned. But if I need to sweeten the deal… [21]

20 - General: You definitely seem useful.
PC: The Chargers seem like an excellent company.
Iron Bull: They are. But you’re not just getting the boys. You’re getting me. [21]

21 - Scene continues.

Dialogue options:

Special (Qunari PC): My parents taught me of them. [22]
General: Only a little. [23]
General: No. [24]

24 - General: No.
PC: I’ve never heard of it.
Iron Bull: It’s a Qunari order. They handle information, loyalty, security, all of it. Spies, basically. Or, well, we’re spies. [25]

25 - Scene continues.

Iron Bull: The Ben-Hassrath are concerned about the Venatori. Tevinter’s bad enough without some crazy cult making them worse. I’ve been ordered to join the Inquisition, get close to you, and send reports on what’s happening. But I also get reports from Ben-Hassrath agents all over Orlais. You sign me on, I’ll share them with your people.

26 - Dialogue options:

Investigate: Why would you admit this? [27]
Investigate: What would you report back? [28]
Investigate: What can you tell us? [29]
(Qunari PC) Get away from me, spy! [30]
We don’t want you. (The Bull’s Chargers do not join the Inquisition. Iron Bull is not available as a party member.) [31]
You’re hired. (The Bull’s Chargers join the Inquisition, and Iron Bull Joins your party.) [32]
Don’t make me regret this. (The Bull’s Chargers join the Inquisition, and Iron Bull Joins your party.) [33]

27 - Investigate: Why would you admit this?
PC: You’re a Qunari spy, and you just… told me?
Iron Bull: I’ve heard a lot of stories about Haven. No idea which ones are true, but I get that this Corypheus guy needs killing. So whatever I am, I’m on your side.
PC: You still could have hidden what you are.
Iron Bull: From something called the Inquisition? I’d’ve been tipped sooner or later. Better you hear it right up front from me.
[Back to 26]

31 - We don’t want you.
PC: The Inquisition won’t be using your services.
Iron Bull: Not a problem. We’ll be out of your way, then. Best of luck.
Scene ends.

32 - You’re hired.
PC: All right. You’re in.
Iron Bull: Glad to hear it, boss. [34]

34 - Scene continues.

Bull begins walking away.

Iron Bull: Krem, tell the men to finish their drinks on the road. The Chargers just got hired!

Krem: What about the casks, chief? We just opened them up. With axes.

Iron Bull: Find some way to seal then. You’re Tevinter right? Try blood magic.

Bull turns back to address the PC.

Iron Bull: We’ll meet you back at Skyhold.

The Threat Remains

Conversation: It’s at the Top

The PC approaches Bull at the tent just outside of Haven.

Iron Bull: They’ve got good form. Cullen’s putting his templar training to good use.

1 - Dialogue options:

Investigate: How’d you know he’s a templar? [2]
General: Yes, he is. [3]
General: You could always help. [4]
General: I’d rather discuss your men. [5]

2 - Investigate: How’d you know he’s a templar?
PC: Did Cullen tell you he was a templar? He’s not wearing the armor.
Iron Bull: He didn’t have to. Might not be a templar shield, but it’s a templar holding it. He angles the shield just a bit down. Helps direct fire or acid away, so it doesn’t spray right into your face. Qunari learn the same thing when we train to fight Tevinter mages. Your templar’s doing good work.
[Back to 1]

3 - General: Yes, he is.
PC: I’m impressed by what Cullen has accomplished with the troops.
Iron Bull: Damn right. It takes time to build a a group into a team. But he’s got their loyalty. Now he just needs ‘em to make a decent shield wall, and they’ll be good to go. [6]

4 - General: You could always help.
PC: You sound like you want to head down there and give the troops some pointers.
Iron Bull: Nah. I’m no good at command unless I know who my guys are sleeping with and what they like to drink. Inquisition’s already too large for that. The Chargers are big enough for me. [6]

5 - General: I’d rather discuss your men.
PC: Are your mercenaries adjusting to life here?
Iron Bull: Getting there. No major fights with Inquisition troops, beyond the usual chest-thumping. Don’t worry. The Chargers have worked with other groups before. I’ll keep them in line. [6]

6 - Scene continues.

Iron Bull: Biggest problem for the Inquisition right now isn’t on the front line. It’s at the top. You’ve got no leader. No Inquisitor.

Dialogue options:

General: We’ve got Cassandra. [7]
- Iron Bull slightly approves
General: Leliana is our leader. [8]
General: Cullen commands the troops. [9]
General: Perhaps I should lead. [10]
- Iron Bull slightly approves
General: Do we need one? [11]

7 - General: We’ve got Cassandra.
PC: Cassandra has been the driving force of this Inquisition. She’s the leader in all but name.
Iron Bull: Cassandra’s a Seeker. From what I gather, that’s a bit like a Ben-Hassrath. She’s a good hunter and a great fighter, but she doesn’t see the big picture. Too busy searching for answers. [15]

8 - General: Leliana is our leader.
PC: Leliana has been pulling the strings of the Inquisition ever since it started.
Iron Bull: Red’s your spymaster, not your leader. I don’t see her standing in the spotlight anytime soon. [15]

9 - General: Cullen commands the troops.
PC: Cullen has the loyalty of our soldiers.
Iron Bull: Yeah, he’s shaping up to be a good commander. But he’s building an army, not a movement. [15]

10 - General: Perhaps I should lead.
PC: Then maybe we need one. I’d be willing.
Iron Bull: You? (Grunts.) Why you?

Dialogue options:

General (claimed chosen): I was chosen by the maker. [12]

General: I can seal rifts. [13]

General: Someone should. I’m willing. [14]

Iron Bull slightly approves

12 - General: I was chosen by the maker.
PC: I’m the Herald of Andraste.
Iron Bull: Well that gets you the believers, Doesn’t do much for the rest of us, though. [15]

13 - General: I can seal rifts.
PC: I’ve got the mark on my hand. I’ve sealed Fade rifts, and hopefully I’ll seal the Breach as well.
Iron Bull: That means you have a skill. That doesn’t mean you should be deciding alliances. [15]

14 - General: Someone should. I’m willing.
PC: Nobody else seems to be stepping forward, and since I can seal rifts, I’m here whether I like it or not. If proved necessary to to have an Inquisitor, I could make a go of it.
Iron Bull (Qunari PC): (Grunts.) You sounded like a real Qunari for a second there, Tal-Vashoth.
Iron Bull (non-Qunari PC): (Grunts.) For a second there, you sounded like a Qunari.
Iron Bull: My people don’t pick leader from the strongest, or the smartest, or even the most talented. We pick the ones willing to make the hard decisions… and live with the consequences. [15]

11 - General: Do we need one?
PC: The Inquisition has done alright so far without an Inquisitor.
Iron Bull: That’s because all we’ve needed so far is damage control. A group can handle that. Once you’ve sealed the Breach, it’s gonna be time to make decisions. Someone’s gonna have to step up. [15]

15 - Scene continues.

Iron Bull: Ah, who knows. Maybe you seal the Breach, the Chantry gets off it’s ass, and all these soldiers go home and get fat.

PC: You think?

Iron Bull: It could happen. It won’t, but it could.

Scene ends.

Champions of the Just

Conversation: Always Staying Positive

The PC approaches Bull at Haven.

Iron Bull (if in party for CotJ): Demons. It had to be demons.
Iron Bull (if not in party for CotJ): Heard there was a big demon at the Seeker Fortress.
Iron Bull: Getting into your head, messing around… (Grunts.)

Dialogue options:

Flirt: I’ll protect you. [1]
General: It was worth the risk. [2]
General: Maybe it never stopped! [3]
- Iron Bull slightly disapproves
General: We killed it. [4]
- Iron Bull slightly approves

1 - Flirt: I’ll protect you.
PC If you’re nervous about demons, I can protect you.
Iron Bull: My blade pretty much protects me.
PC: Perhaps I can do things your blade can’t.
Iron Bull: I don’t know. It has blood grooves. Well, technically it’s the fuller, but “blood grooves” sounds so much more violent. Anyway, I hope our new friends have what it takes to close the Breach. Damn thing gives me a headache. [5]

2 - General: It was worth the risk.
PC: What matters is we defeated it and brought the templars to our side.
Iron Bull: With all these damn demons popping up, I guess we need the help. Anyway, With the templars on board, hopefully we can close that Breach. Damn thing gives me a headache. [5]

3 - General: Maybe it never stopped!
PC: For all you know, the demon never stopped, and this is all in your mind.
Iron Bull: Oh, for… Now I’m gonna spend the rest of the day thinking about it! Thanks. Anyway, With the templars on board, hopefully we can close that Breach. Damn thing gives me a headache. [5]

4 - General: We killed it.
PC: It’s dead now.
Iron Bull: That’s why I like you, boss. Always staying positive. Anyway, With the templars on board, hopefully we can close that Breach. Damn thing gives me a headache. [5]

5 - Scene ends.

In Hushed Whispers

Conversation: That’s Honest

The PC approaches Bull at Haven.

Iron Bull: So that Tevinter guy sent you into the future? (Grunts.)

Dialogue options:

Flirt: I’ll protect you. [1]
General: Tevinter magic goes too far. [2]
- Iron Bull slightly approves
General: It was incredible. [3]
- Iron Bull slightly disapproves
General: Weird, right? [4]
- Iron Bull slightly approves

1 - Flirt: I’ll protect you.
PC If you’re worried about magic, I can protect you.
Iron Bull: My blade pretty much protects me.
PC: Perhaps I can do things your blade can’t.
Iron Bull: I don’t know. It has blood grooves. Well, technically it’s the fuller, but “blood grooves” sounds so much more violent. Anyway, I hope our new friends have what it takes to close the Breach. Damn thing gives me a headache. [5]

2 - General: Tevinter magic goes too far.
PC: I’ve got no problem with normal magic, but Tevinter goes beyond all reason.
Iron Bull: I know, right? The Vints are always pushing. Anyway, I hope our new friends have what it takes to close the Breach. Damn thing gives me a headache. [5]

3 - General: It was incredible.
PC: The things magic can do are fascinating.
Iron Bull: (Grunts.) Anyway, I hope our new friends have what it takes to close the Breach. Damn thing gives me a headache. [5]

4 - General: Weird, right?
PC: Every time I think I understand magic, the rules change.
Iron Bull (mage PC): And you’re a mage, so that’s saying something.
Iron Bull (non-mage PC): I know, right? If I were a mage, I’d just throw fire at people. That’s honest.
Iron Bull: Anyway, I hope our new friends have what it takes to close the Breach. Damn thing gives me a headache. [5]

5 - Scene ends.

From the Ashes

Cutscene: A Few Faces

The PC approaches Bull by the tavern.

Iron Bull: Inquisitor, huh? Well, you’ve got the fortress for it. Speaking of which, when you’ve got a second, there’s something I wanna show you.

General: You had something to show me?
PC: What did you want me to come see?

Iron Bull: Here, come on. I’ll show you.

The scene cuts to night, and the PC is in mercenary armor.

PC: Why am I dressed like this?

Iron Bull: You’ll see. Come on, it’ll be worth your time. I promise.

The two of them join a couple of soldiers playing cards. They sit.

Iron Bull: Evening. Iron Bull. My merc band just joined up.

Tanner: Tanner. I’m from Jader. Well, near Jader.

Mira: Mira. I was guard-captain for Lady Pendall. Signed on after shit blew up at the Conclave. Share a drink? Who’s your friend?

Iron Bull: This is Grim. [They don’t] talk much.

Dialogue options.

General: Nice to meet you. [1]
General: How’s it going? [2]
General: [Say little.] [3]

1 - General: Nice to meet you.
PC: It’s a pleasure.
Tanner: Hey, Grim, do I know you from somewhere?

2 - General: How’s it going?
PC: They treating you all right out here?
Mira: Seen worse.
Tanner: Hey, Grim, do I know you from somewhere?

3 - General: [Say little.]
PC: (Grunts.)

4 - Scene continues.

Iron Bull: So, you ready to kill some demons or Venatori… or whatever that Corypheus asshole is?

Mira: This isn’t just about killing. We’re helping the Inquisitor save the world and build the next empire.

Dialogue options:

**General: The Inquisitor’s helping.
**PC: Sounds like the Inquisitor is doing some good work. [5]
**General: The Inquisitor’s just a [person].
**PC: The Inquisitor isn’t a god. [They’re] just a [person] trying to do the right thing. [5]
General: _**[Say little.]
**_PC: (Grunts.) [5]

5 - Scene continues.

Iron Bull: Well, long as I get paid, I’m happy. That’s why I signed up.

Tanner: I just couldn’t spend my whole life on a farm. Needed to live a little, you know?

Iron Bull: What about you, Mira? Why’d you join up? I thought you were serving some noble.

Mira: I saw what happened at Haven. The Inquisitor staring down that monster and his Archdemon… I don’t sing the Chant of Light as much as I should, but you can’t see something like that and not believe.

Iron Bull: Well, Grim and I should find our tents. Thanks for the drink.

They leave and stop a bit away.

Iron Bull: I know every soldier under my command. You don’t have that option… but a few faces might help.

6 - Dialogue options:

Investigate: Why did you act like that? [7]
General: This was good. [8]
- Iron Bull slightly approves
General: Their attitudes surprised me. [9]
General: This was depressing. [10]
- Iron Bull slightly disapproves

7 - Investigate: Why did you act like that?
PC: You made it sound like you didn’t like the Inquisition.
Iron Bull: People don’t always tell the truth when you’re polite. You gotta poke them a bit.

Dialogue options:

Special: They may think less of you. [11]

[Back to 6]

11 - Special: They may think less of you.
PC: But those two soldiers might think you’re an asshole.
Iron Bull: So?
[Back to 6]

8 - General: This was good.
PC: It was good to get their perspective.
Iron Bull: Yeah. Sounds like we could use an easy win for boys like Tanner. And vets like Mira have seen enough to be wary. You’ve got a good army coming along. Remember that, no matter what comes next. [12]

9 - General: Their attitudes surprised me.
PC: I knew some of the soldiers felt like that, but to actually hear it…
Iron Bull: It’s hard to be just an idea sometimes. That’s all you are to most of them. It’s why you could stand right in front of them without being recognized. You’ve got a good army coming along. Remember that, no matter what comes next. [12]

10 - General: This was depressing.
PC: I might be sending these soldiers to their deaths. Now I know their names.
Iron Bull: If you’re sending them to their deaths, you can give them that much. You’ve got a good army coming along. Remember that, no matter what comes next. [12]

12 - Scene ends.

Here Lies the Abyss

Cutscene: Anti-Demon Stick

The PC finds Cassandra hitting Bull with a stick in the courtyard.

Iron Bull: (Grunts.) Again. (Grunts.) Again. (Grunts.) Oh, come on! This is why the Qun doesn’t like women fighting. I should’ve asked Cullen.

Cassandra knocks him flat on his back.

Iron Bull: (Gasp.) Good one!

Cassandra drops the stick and turns to the PC as she leaves.

Cassandra: Perhaps you can take over.

The PC picks the stick up.

Iron Bull (not in party at Adamant): Qunari training exercise to master your fear. I heard about the Nightmare at Adamant. Sounded big.

Iron Bull (in party): Qunari training exercise to master your fear. Been awhile since I needed it, but that nightmare demon was… big.

1 - Dialogue options:

Investigate: What is this exercise? [2]
General: [Hit him.] [3]
- Iron Bull greatly approves
General: Let’s talk this through. [4]
- Iron Bull disapproves

2 - Investigate: What is this exercise?
PC: Can you explain why I’m supposed to hit you with this stick?
Iron Bull: Probably, if I try. It’d involve a lot of Qunari words, though. Just hit me with the stick, all right? I need to get over this demon crap. [Back to 1]

3 - General: [Hit him.]
PC: All right.
Iron Bull: (Grunts.) There we go. (Grunts.) Oh, yeah. Damn demon. (Grunts.) Who’s stuck in the Fade, huh? (Grunts.)

**Dialogue options:
**General: You’re sure about this? [5]

Iron Bull slightly disapproves

General: This helps you? [6]

General: That’s right! Let it out! [7]

Iron Bull approves

5 - General: You’re sure about this?
PC: Bull, if you’re scared of demons…
Iron Bull: Less talking. More hitting.
The PC hits him.
Iron Bull: (Grunts.) Piece of Fade piece of crap! [8]

6 - General: This helps you?
PC: So we’re working out your fear… with a stick?
Iron Bull: Less talking. More hitting.
The PC hits him.
Iron Bull: (Grunts.) Piece of Fade piece of crap! [8]

7 - General: That’s right! Let it out!
PC (Bull not in party at Adamant): You fought in that siege! Every demon at Adamant wanted to tear you in half!
The PC hits him.
Iron Bull: (Grunts.) I bet, ya demon assholes!

PC (Bull in party): That Nightmare wanted to tear you in half!
The PC hits him.
Iron Bull: (Grunts.) Not a chance, piece of Fade piece of crap! [8]

8 - Scene continues.

Iron Bull: (Grunts.) And who killed you? (Grunts.) That’s right! Iron Fucking Bull!

The PC stops. Bull is out of breath.

Iron Bull: Oh… I needed that. Thanks, boss.

Dialogue options:

Flirt: You like it rough. [9]

General: You’re really all right? [10]

General: Feeling better? [11]

General: Not a problem. [12]

9 - Flirt: You like it rough.
PC: Didn’t know you liked it that rough.
Iron Bull: Only from you, boss. Only from you. [13]

10 - General: You’re really all right?
PC: Are you sure you don’t want to talk about it?
Iron Bull: We just did. [13]

11 - General: Feeling better?
PC: And that works for you?
Iron Bull: Yep.
Inquisitor: All right, then. [13]

12 - General: Not a problem.
PC: Anytime. [13]

13 - Scene ends.

4 - General: Let’s talk this through.

PC: You’re scared of demons?
Iron Bull: Course I’m scared of demons. Who in their right mind isn’t?

Iron Bull (Cole recruited): I mean, not like Cole. Real demons. Big ones, with fangs and crap.
Iron Bull (Cole not recruited, in party at Adamant): Giant spiders that know your worst fears? Come on, that’s not right!
Iron Bull (Cole not recruited, not in party): Nobody should fight an army filled with demons and be okay with it!

Iron Bull: You’re not gonna hit me, are you?

Dialogue options:

Flirt: I can play hard. [14]

General: I’d rather talk. [15]

General: What makes this stick special? [16]

General: You don’t need it. [17]

Iron Bull slightly approves

14 - Flirt: I can play hard.
PC: Depends on how nicely you ask.
Iron Bull: (Laughs.) [18]

15 - General: I’d rather talk.
PC: Bull, it might help if you shared how you were feeling.
Iron Bull: How the crap would that help? [18]

16 - General: What makes this stick special?
PC: Is the stick covered in anti-demon charms or something?
Iron Bull: Be nice if it was. [18]

17 - General: You don’t need it.
PC: You’re scared. This isn’t going to help.
Iron Bull: It helped in the old days. Get the piss scared out of you, then go through some pain exercises, learn to master it… [18]

18 - Scene continues.

Iron Bull: For the Qunari, demons are the scariest thing out there. More so than dragons, even mages… Possession? Losing your mind? That’s the worst thing that can happen to you.

Dialogue options:

General: I understand. [19]

General: Worse than dying? [20]

General: Get over it. [21]

Iron Bull slightly approves

19 - General: I understand.
PC: It does seem terrifying. [22]

20 - General: Worse than dying?
PC: Most of the demons we’ve fought just wanted to kill us.
Iron Bull: Yeah, not better. [22]

21 - General: Get over it.
PC: Stop worrying. If you get possessed, I’ll kill you.
Iron Bull laughs.
Iron Bull: Thanks. [22]

22 - Scene continues.

Iron Bull: You think I’d’ve gotten over the superstition from back home. I don’t care about mages. Living so song out here, most Qunari would say I’ve already lost my mind, and I know that’s not true. At least, I’m pretty sure that’s… well, shit, probably what it is. You could’ve just hit me.

Scene ends.

Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts

Conversation: That Was a Mess

Iron Bull: You know I’ve got no problems with Orlesians, but that Halamshiral was a mess. At least under the Qun you don’t get everyone tripping on each other’s dicks while the country goes to crap.

Dialogue options:

Flirt: You’ve got a silver tongue. [1]
General: We need politics. [2]
General: There were mitigating factors. [3]
General: I agree. [4]

1 - Flirt: You’ve got a silver tongue. PC: You’ve got a way with words Bull. Iron Bull: I do what I can. PC: Maybe we can find some other uses for that mouth of yours. Iron Bull: Yeah when is the next meal, anyway? Orlesian food always leaves me hungry. [5]

2 - General: We need politics. PC: The politicking we saw at Halamshiral might seem pointless, but it’s the beating heart of the empire. The winner of the Game is the one who builds alliances… and controls what’s discussed and what’s decided. Iron Bull: So it rewards manipulation instead of rewarding the ability to get stuff done. [5]

3 - General: There were mitigating factors. PC: Corypheus had agents sowing dissent and muddying the waters. Iron Bull: That’s just it. Orlais is so vulnerable. If you killed everyone in the the triumvirate, the Qun would survive unchanged. I don’t know. The Qun isn’t perfect, but it doesn’t care what any single person wants. Orlais is full of people who care about nothing else. [5]

4 - General: I agree. PC: I hate politics. Iron Bull: You’ve got a crappy job then, boss. [5]

5 - Scene ends.

What Pride Had Wrought

Conversation: That’s Easy

Iron Bull: So to kill Corypheus, all we have to do is kill his dragon first? That’s easy! We’re good at killing shit. Just one more big fight to out this magister asshole down for good. I knew you’d get us here, boss.

Dialogue options:

General: Thanks for your help. [1]
General: This will be hard. [2]
General: I’m ready and eager. [3] +Iron Bull slightly approves

1 - General: Thanks for your help. PC: It’s been an honor, Bull. Iron Bull: Oh, don’t get like that. This isn’t goodbye. We’re kicking this guy’s ass. [4]

2 - General: This will be hard. PC: It’s probably going to be a little harder than “just one more fight.” Iron Bull: I did say it’d be a big one, boss. PC: So you did, Bull. So you did. [4]

3 - General: I’m ready and eager. PC: I’ve been waiting for the chance to pay that bastard back. Iron Bull: Yeah. This is going to be fun. [4]

4 - Scene ends.

Post-game Conversation

Dialogue options:

Sided templars, Cullen quit lyrium [1]
Templars conscripted, Cullen did not quit lyrium [2]
Templars allied, Cullen did not quit lyrium [3]
Mages Conscripted, Vivienne not Divine [4]
Mages Allied, Vivienne not Divine [5]
Sided mages, Vivienne Divine [6]

1 - Sided templars, Cullen quit lyrium Iron Bull: I hear a lot of the templars are trying to get off the lyrium. That’s good for them. Maybe not so good for us next time the mages start shitting everything up. [7]

2 - Templars conscripted, Cullen did not quit lyrium Iron Bull: So you’ve got the templars staying with the Inquisition. That’s good. You’ll have a loyal force ready next time the mages start shitting everything up. [7]

3 - Templars allied, Cullen did not quit lyrium Iron Bull: Sounds like the templars are reforming. That’s probably a good thing. You’ll have a loyal force ready next time the mages start shitting everything up. [7]

4 - Mages Conscripted, Vivienne not Divine Iron Bull: I hear your mages are forming something called the Bright Hand. Be interesting to see if they can avoid pissing everyone off this time. [7] [I’ve never seen this in game, personally, but it fits the conditions of the other potential dialogues.]

5 - Mages Allied, Vivienne not Divine Iron Bull: I hear your mages are looking to start a whole separate college of Enchanters. Be interesting to see if they can avoid pissing everyone off this time. [7]

6 - Sided Mages, Vivienne Divine Iron Bull: Funny thing about a mage as Divine: it scares both the mages and the Ben-Hassrath. Those two don’t agree on much. Ah, I’m sure Viv will whip ‘em into shape. or Vickie. Whatever she’s gonna be called now. [7]

7 - Scene continues.

Iron Bull: What’s important is there are rifts out there spawning demons. I’m ready to kick some ass whenever you are.

Scene ends.

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Post-game greetings

Romanced:

Iron Bull: I’m ready whenever you are, kadan.

General:

Iron Bull: I’m ready whenever you are, boss.