He has a past, and you will learn about it on your adventures. If you get involved with Blackwall, be aware that he's more than the simple recruiter he appears to be. Maybe you shouldn't treat him with the same playfulness you extend to other romances you don't intend to pursue?
He's so easily ensnared that it's quite easy to break his heart a bit. You can recruit this lone wolf Grey Warden in the Hinterlands once you've completed a few quests, and can start flirting with him right off the bat it's one of the ways you can convince him to join the Inquisition.Īs Blackwall himself says, it's been a long time since a lady showed interest in him, so be pleasant and chatty and you'll soon see he returns your regard with interest. I'm pretty sure Blackwall's name refers to the veil of hair that covers the vast majority of his face.
The comments thread is full of up-voted replies of gamers sharing their own similar experiences, praising the Tevinter mage as one of the best characters of the game, or declaring they'll be rolling a male Inquisitor just to romance Dorian (I'm tempted he's a hell of a good flirt).ĭorian has a lot of information to share regarding Tevinter, and has a strong streak of moral courage despite all his jokes. Long story short, afterwards I told him he's a badass and we swapped some spit. "I couldn't help but feel some more bro-love for him. He's so witty and charming and the perfect guy for a bromance, and at first I honestly didn't know he wasn't straight until that side quest you do with him and his father," shellbullets wrote. "I find myself getting along with Dorian more and more. Just look at this beautiful Reddit thread on the subject of straight men electing to romance Dorian with their Inquisitors.
She has a hell of a temper on her, but a softer side awaits did you know she loves romance novels?ĭorian is the first purely gay male companion in the Dragon Age series, and he's so terrific that he's been very well received. If you decide to romance Cassandra, be prepared to wait a while for her to realise your intentions. As much as she may dislike any anti-Chantry sentiments you display, she'll warmly approve of your helping and protecting people. If you want to forge a strong bond with Cassandra you should be aware of her beliefs and respect them, but it's worth noting that she'll back you up even when it goes against the laws of her faith. If you're female and flirt with her anyway, she doesn't seem to mind - it won't go anywhere, but she'll humour you. If you flirt with Cassandra you'll notice she can laugh at herself she's very easy to tease, and she doesn't mind when you do it, despite her jokes about putting you back in prison. Plus, that accent - and who doesn't like a woman who can cut you in half? Why wouldn't you want her in your party? Okay, she's pretty devout, and that can be a bit off-putting, and she does tend to rush into action without thinking, but her determination and focus can be very attractive.
The first companion you recruit, Cassandra is a perfect tank who can also be developed into an excellent damage dealer or controller. Let's break down our options, shall we? I'll try to avoid any specific story or scene spoilers, but the character's sexualities and some personality aspects will be discussed, so don't read on if you want to discover these wonderful people for yourself. I'm not going to be caught unawares this time! If love blooms on the battlefield, then so be it - but I refuse to let it bloom with someone completely inappropriate just because they have a cute smile and a can-do attitude. With this in mind, I went off and really researched the romance options available this time around. I identified this pattern in my life some few months ago, which allowed me to hit a new record of not getting into disastrous relationships, but the mirroring of my Dragon Age experience only occurred to me when starting Inquisition recently. I apologise to my long string of exes, but there it is. But then I flirt wildly with absolutely everyone, and fall head over heels in love with the first person who takes the bait. I realised recently that my approach to Mass Effect and Dragon Age romances is very similar to how I go about it in real life: I have some pre-conceived notions of who I might like to do kisses with, and I sort of tailor myself (my character, my lifestyle) to enable that. The complexities of the plot the branching story lines the moral dilemmas the constant juggle of companion priorities the combat the explore content. Dragon Age: Inquisition is packed full of potential love interests for Inquisitors looking for a more intimate form of "companion".