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Promoting Barris

Only available if the Templars were allied.

Barris approaches the throne, a few templars following behind.

Barris: You sent for me, Inquisitor?

Cullen: Knight-Templar Delrin Barris. We have gathered to review your military service to the Inquisition. You showed exceptional valor defending the people of Val Colline from Venatori, and broke a siege of demons in Ansburg. You stood against an entire town that wanted to kill a mage for imagined demonic possession. Without raising a sword.

PC: In thanks for your service, and your help at Therinfal Redoubt, I endorse your promotion to Knight-Commander of the Templar Order.

He kneels.

Barris: Your Worship. I… I am not worthy.

Dialogue options:

General: Your actions say otherwise [1]
General: You’ll do well. [2]
General: You can grow into it. [3]

1 - General: Your actions say otherwise PC: You’ve shown loyalty, determination, courage… as all templars should. Barris: I will honor your faith in me. [4]

2 - General: You’ll do well. PC: Your service has restored more faith in the templars than speeches ever could. Barris: I pray to Andraste to serve many years more. [4]

3 - General: You can grow into it. PC: Few are worthy to start. Become the leader they need. Barris: If that’s what the Maker asks of me, it will be done. [4]

4 - Scene continues.

He stands.

PC: Templars! Will you take Ser Barris as your knight-commander?

The gathered templars salute with a shout in response.

Quizquizition

First time meeting Lord Trifles Minutiae: Inquisitor. You have done much, but have you the stomach for… the Quizquisition? PC: The what?

Met before Minutiae: I return, Inquisitor. As does… the Quizquisition.

Minutiae: It begins now. And there is… a timer!

Questions:

Minutiae: A Blight is signaled by the rise of an Archdemon, a corrupted Old God. Name the Archdemon of the First Blight.
Minutiae: A Blight is signaled by the rise of an Archdemon, a corrupted Old God. Name the Archdemon of the Fifth Blight.
Minutiae: Fearing that nugs carry the blight, Kirkwall declared them noxious vermin in 5:20 Exalted. The extermination is known as…?
Minutiae: Thedas encompasses many wonders. What is currently considered this land’s largest city?
Minutiae: The Qunari are a ferociously pedantic people, guided by a very particular philosophy. Name its author.
Minutiae: Chantry belief centers on the enigmatic Maker and His Bride. Name her… traitorous husband.
Minutiae: Loghain Mac Tir is a hero to some and a monster to others. He was also teyrn of which Fereldan settlement?

Dialogue options:

Special: Dumat. PC: The creature’s name was Dumat. [1] ㅤㅤ ㅤ
Special: Urthemiel. PC: The creature’s name was Urthemiel. [1] ㅤㅤ ㅤ
Special: The Qun. PC: I’ll guess the Qun. [1] ㅤㅤ ㅤ
Special: Rivain. PC: The land they call Rivain. [1] ㅤㅤ ㅤ
Special: Koslun. PC: I believe the answer is Koslun. [1] ㅤㅤ ㅤ
Investigate: The common nug. PC: I’ll just guess nug. [1] ㅤㅤ ㅤ
Investigate: Maferath. PC: Maferath is the name. [1] ㅤㅤ ㅤ
Investigate: Minrathous. PC: I believe it is Minrathous. [1] ㅤㅤ ㅤ
Investigate: Battle of Squealing Plains. PC: The Battle of Squealing Plains. It is not spoken of in polite company. [1] ㅤㅤ ㅤ
Investigate: The Fex. PC: Is the answer the Fex? [1] ㅤㅤ ㅤ
General: Arlathan. PC: I will guess Arlathan. [1] ㅤㅤ ㅤ
General: Gwaren. PC: I believe the answer is Gwaren. [1]
General: No, not interested. Go away. PC: I’ve had enough crazy for one lifetime, thanks. Leave. Minutiae: As you wish. The Quizquisition… is no more. (Poorly made wind sounds.) Scene ends.

1 - Scene continues.

Correct answer Minutiae: Correct. Well played.

Incorrect answer Minutiae: Incorrect. An unfortunate lapse in non sequitur

Time runs out Minutiae: Time has run out!

If the PC has not answered three questions Minutiae: We will continue… when I have time… and the wind calls me. (Poorly made wind sounds.) Scene ends.

If the PC completed three questions and got any wrong Minutiae: The Quizquisition… is complete-ish. And you have not answered all correctly. Your prize? You… also ran. Quizquisition… away! (Poorly made wind sounds.) Scene ends.

If the PC has answered all three questions correctly The Quizquisition.. is completed. And you have done so… perfectly. You may have an inadequate Grand Prize. Quizquisition… away! (Poorly made wind sounds.) Scene ends.

Major Upgrades

Note: Most of these are just the comments the PC makes around Skyhold about various areas.

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The rotunda PC: What was this place? So much room for… whatever was here?

Undercroft, first visit PC: Now, what did they make down here? And what can I make?

Undercroft after leaving and returning to Skyhold PC: Better and better. What can’t we do in a place like this?

Great Hall after leaving and returning to Skyhold PC: Now this is a hall worthy of the Inquisition.

Tavern PC: The comfort of a good tavern. Always needed, especially here.

Barracks PC: These barracks are just a start—we’ll fill the valley soon enough.

Stables PC: Our mounts have never had better. PC (Dennet not recruited): Finally a place for… the horses! I forgot about the Fereldan horses!

Battlements PC: Majestic. How was a place like this ever lost?

Bedroom PC: They have certainly spared no expense.

Prison PC: With allies come enemies—and now we have a place to hold them.

Garden PC: Fertile ground, even here. This hold has everything.

Cellars PC: There’s no end of it. I can store an army.

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Upgrades:

Chantry garden PC: A proper Chantry garden. Inspirational for all who need it.

Herb garden PC: A working nursery, with not a space wasted. We’ll want for nothing.

Templar tower PC: A true templar hold. Now we’re an Inquisition.

Mage tower PC: A proper mage tower. Every castle needs one.

Sparring ring PC: The perfect space for knocking sense into each other. And training.

Infirmary PC: A place to save lives. What could be more important?

Sutherland and Company

The PC passes a man in the tavern.

Sutherland: I hope I can help somehow. Maybe cleaning?

They stop to speak with him.

Sutherland: Oh. Inquisitor. I—uh, I joined. Sutherland, Your Worship. I saw some bandits, so I came to warn people. I’ll let your warriors know and then… stay out of the way.

War Table: New to the Crew: A Young Hopeful

The PC returns to the tavern.

Sutherland: Inquisitor! It was amazing! Ahem, I’m sorry. Slow down. Your quartermaster outfitted me, and I got training to hunt the bandits near my home. In your name! I hired Voth here. Don’t tell anyone, but he’s a—a mage. A good one, though.

They talk to Sutherland.

Sutherland: Thank you for trusting me, Your Worship. I’ll pay you back. I swear.

Dialogue options:

General: Who are you again? [1]
General: Return the gear; go to work. [2]
General: Keep training, recruit. [3]

1 - General: Who are you again? PC: Right. And who were you again? Sutherland: Oh, uh, no one, Your Worship. Just—never mind. Scene ends.

2 - General: Return the gear; go to work. PC: Very well. Let’s get you out of that costume and put you to work. Sutherland: What? Oh, uh, of course. Thank you, I suppose. I have some skill. I’m sure I can… help fix the… place. Thank you. Scene ends.

3 - General: Keep training, recruit. PC: Good work. Keep with the training—we’ll need every hand. Sutherland: Yes! Yes, Your Worship. We will do just that! Won’t we, Voth? He doesn’t speak. But he’s thankful, too. [4]

4 - Scene continues.

War Table: A Patrol for the Crew

The PC finds Sutherland in the tavern with someone new.

Sutherland: Good work out there, Voth. Those blighted nugs won’t infect anything now. Shayd, thanks for joining in on that escort for Lady Montilyet.

Shayd: Whatever.

Sutherland: She’s great, right?

The PC speaks to him.

Sutherland: Training hard, Inquisitor. You have the best people. and we’re going to help.

War Table: Outfitting the Crew

The PC returns to the tavern.

Outfitted with Josephine Sutherland: This is the fanciest I’ve ever been. Shayd: Is this silk? My mother told me a story about silk once. I think I’m going to cry. Sutherland: Don’t, it looks so good on you. You too, Voth. I can’t wait for the next job.

Outfitted with Leliana Sutherland: This is sleek stuff. I’ve never seen anything like this. Shayd: I have. Serious bard gear. This is the best. Sutherland: Wow. And you’re great in it.

Outfitted with Cullen Sutherland: Can you believe this armor? It must have cost two houses! Shayd: It’s all right. Kind of heavy. Sutherland: Looks good on you.

The PC speaks to Sutherland.

Sutherland: Inquisitor! This gear is the best. I never thought—well, we’ll be worth it. I swear.

War Table: A Test of Mettle and the Crew

The PC returns to the tavern.

If operation was completed with Cullen/Josephine Glad I could bring the news about those darkspawn, Inquisitor. Must have been a tough fight. Wish I’d seen it. Had a lull after. Shayd went to Val Royeaux. Voth, I don’t know. I’ll get into Cullen’s reserve yet, though. Not much else doing. Scene ends.

If operation was completed with Leliana Sutherland: I know! Then you were off the walls, Voth hit him with fire, and I got him around the side!

Shayd: You were very dashing. Cleaved him good.

Sutherland: Couldn’t let him get near you. Either of you. We’re a team. Better, we’re an adventuring company. Hot shit, we’re a company.

The PC speaks to Sutherland.

Sutherland: Inquisitor! You should have seen it. Darkspawn! We put your flag in the center of their bloody lair and held it!

Shayd: Isn’t he good? He’s very good.

Sutherland: We are better than good. We’ll prove we’re an adventuring company of the Inquisition. Your company, Inquisitor. I said I’d pay you back. And I will.

War Table: A Crew of Ambassadors War Table: A Crew of Adventurers

The PC returns to the tavern to find a dwarf where Sutherland usually is.

Rat: Oh, oh pebbles. Who do I talk to? It’s so high here.

The PC talks to her.

Rat: Oh, Your Worship, I’m—uh, I’m with Sutherland, I’m Rat, his squire. Forgive me, I’m not used to being this high up. I was following, and… they were taken. They said to come here with a map if there was trouble. That you would help. They said you’re a great [person]. A leader. You’ll help, right? Because—because I don’t know what to do.

Rat: Oh, it’s so hard to breathe up here. I did what I could.

War Table: Sutherland and Company Missing

The PC tracks Sutherland to the Storm Coast.

Choice dependent dialogue:

Failed to save Sutherland [5]
Traveled to the Storm Coast to save Sutherland [6]

5 - Failed to save Sutherland

The PC returns to the tavern after failing to save Sutherland. Rat and Shayd are there.

Rat: But what do I do now?

Shayd: I don’t care what you do, it’s over. They’re dead.

Rat: I can—I can carry.

Shayd: My stuff is light. I’ve nothing—nothing holding me down.

The PC talks to Shayd.

Shayd: Inquisitor? Just getting my things. You won’t see any of us… me, you won’t see me again. The rest are dead. Stupid charge to save a stupid caravan. Stupid… heroes. Anyway. (Sniffs.) It was good while it lasted. Have a good Inquisition. Scene ends.

6 - Traveled to the Storm Coast to save Sutherland

The PC arrives at the Storm Coast and joins the fighting.

Sutherland: It’s the Inquisitor! I told you! I told you! He’s a true-as-anything hero!

Sutherland: Fight ’em hard, company! We have the Inquisitor at our side!

Sutherland: Reinforcements! They won’t know what hit them!

Sutherland: You’re fighting a legend! That’s the Inquisitor!

Sutherland: Watch the flank! Shayd: On it! Voth: With you!

Sutherland: Watch yourself! Thanks!

Shayd: Pattern Three? Voth: Five, five! Sutherland: On it!

The fighting ends.

Shayd: Sutherland: That’s the lot! We won! Hurrah!

Shayd: Hurrah? You beautiful ass!

Voth: Heh. Good one.

The PC talks to Sutherland.

Sutherland: I knew you’d come. Rat’s a good runner. We saved a caravan, but lost the fight. They saw your flag and were hoping we were good for a ransom. Once they learned we were nobody, we were good as dead. But here you are.

Dialogue options:

General: Nobody? You’re my people. [7]
General: Just in time to save you. [8]
General: Back to Skyhold, company. [9]

7 - General: Nobody? You’re my people. PC: Of course I’m here. You are an adventuring company of the Inquisition. Sutherland: (Sniffs.) You hear that? Did everyone hear that? Shayd: We heard it, you fool.

8 - General: Just in time to save you. PC: Arriving at the last moment. Don’t forget style in your training. Sutherland: (Laughs.) I can only hope to be half as good a leader as you. Shayd: You’re getting there.

9 - General: Back to Skyhold, company. PC: Form up and report back, company of the Inquisition. Sutherland: (Sniffs.) Yes, Inquisitor. Form up! Shayd: With pleasure.

10 - Scene continues.

Inquisitor. We’ll return to the hold. And we’ll be back out in no time. Thank you.

War Table: A Company of Heroes

The PC heads into the tavern.

Shayd: Give it to [them] now!

Sutherland: Not yet, it’s not enough.

YShayd: ou know it is, you’re just chicken.

Sutherland: If I didn’t love you…

Shayd: Shut it, you fool. (Chuckles.)

The PC talks to Sutherland.

Sutherland: Inquisitor! I—we have something for you. We’ve been saving and, well, this is yours.

Shayd: It’s payback, for all you invested. Plus extra. You know, investment and such.

Sutherland: We just wanted to say thanks. We never would have been anything without you.

Dialogue options:

General: I’m proud to have you. [11]
General: You earned it. You deserve it. [12]
General: Sponsor someone like you. [13]

11 - General: I’m proud to have you. PC: It’s people like you who built the Inquisition. You’re the heart of it. Sutherland: Glad to give it, Inquisitor. One condition. Shayd: When you see us down the tavern, you’re buying. Sutherland: If that’s your will. Your Worship. [14]

12 - General: You earned it. You deserve it. PC: That looks like pay well earned. It isn’t mine to take. Sutherland: You hear that? That’s what inspired me. That right there. Shayd: Don’t cry again, fool. Inquisitor? You see us in the tavern, we’re buying. Sutherland: If that’s your will. Your Worship. [14]

13 - General: Sponsor someone like you. PC: Pay it forward, Sutherland. Find someone like you and give them a chance. Sutherland: I will. I swear I will. Shayd: Don’t cry again, fool. Inquisitor? You see us in the tavern, we’re buying. Sutherland: If that’s your will. Your Worship. [14]

14 - Scene continues.

If the PC approaches them again.

Sutherland: Inquisitor!

Shayd: you are a special person.

Voth: I love these guys.

Rat: (Burps.)

The PC finds Sutherland after the final battle against Corypheus.

Shayd: Tell [them]. It’s only right.

Sutherland: Not yet. It’s not the right time yet.

Shayd: You’re just stalling. We’re ready.

The PC talks to Sutherland.

Sutherland: Inquisitor. You won. We all won. And… I am honored I was a part of it.

Shayd: We all are. But with things winding down, Cullen’s got more than enough troops.

Sutherland: (Ahem.) It’s time for us to go. We’ve eyes on a keep of our own. Starting a freehold. Maybe even titles. You know, rising up. Like you did. Just like you.

Dialogue options:

General: I couldn’t be more proud. [15]
General: I know you’ll make it. [16]
General: Then you’d better get going. [17]

15 - General: I couldn’t be more proud. PC: You’ve turned into fine people. I’m the one who’s honored. Who’s proud. Shayd: Don’t, you’ll start him crying. Sutherland: Are you kidding? This is the best day of my life. Every day is the best day.

16 - General: I know you’ll make it. PC: You’ll get that title. And more. I knew it from the start. Shayd: (Sniffs and laughs.) We promise not to start any rival Inquisitions. Sutherland: Well, there goes the first week. Heh.

17 - General: Then you’d better get going. PC: That kind of ambition can’t wait. You’d better get moving. Sutherland: Right. We’re setting out in the morning. And… thank you. Shayd: For everything.

18 - Scene continues.

Sutherland: Your Worship. It’s been an honor. It’s been… incredible.