Dragon Age 4: Playing an Elf Will Have New Layers
A lot of BioWare'sDragon Age titles follow themes of classicism and racism, exploring these difficult topics in their fantasy settings. This predominantly focuses on the plight of the elves, who throughout the games have faced prejudice and subjugation. Due to the fall of the empire of Elvhenan, the rise of the Tevinter Imperium, and the generations of elves taken into slavery, the elven people are either impoverished city dwellers or nomadic outcasts. The upcoming Dragon Age: Dreadwolf looks like it will be bringing the plight of elves to the forefront, which could lead to several interesting developments.
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is setting the scene for a cataclysmic showdown between the elven mage and so-called god Solas and the current non-elven inhabitants of Thedas. Solas is determined to right the wrongs that have been visited upon his people – some unwittingly by his own hand – and restore the Fade. This goal largely pits the elves against the other races and could mean that choosing an elven protagonist has added complications.
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Shouldn't Give Solas a Pass Like DA2 Players Could for Anders
While elements of Dragon Age: Dreadwolf have been shown off since its announcement, like a trailer narrated by series regular and lovable scoundrel Varric, there are still many parts of the game that remain a mystery. The next installment in the popular Dragon Age franchise looks to be heading in new directions and offering players the chance to see inside the intriguing Tevinter Imperium for the very first time, and its updated neon-lit aesthetic seems more steampunk than the straight fantasy of the earlier installments. Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is clearly looking to expand the series, but there are some elements
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