Dragon Age: Inquisition's Banter Constantly Hinted At Solas' True Identity

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The reveal of Solas' true identity as the Dread Wolf at the end ofDragon Age: Inquisition was a big deal to fans. It came as a surprise, but replaying the game reveals that the truth about Solas was hinted at all along. A lot of his behavior that was odd, such as being strangely comfortable at the Winter Palace, suddenly made more sense.

Some of the most interesting hints to Solas' real identity inDragon Age: Inquisition are the most subtle ones. Banter with companions shows a lot, and most players do not hear all of it within a single playthrough. Companions notice things about Solas that are like cracks in his mask and make interesting comments while unaware that they are treading very close to the truth.

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Most companions have at least one banter that foreshadowed Solas' role as the Dread Wolf. For example, Cassandra can question Solas in one conversation, asking how he knew to approach them after the Breach opened. She describes that despite the chaos, he was suddenly there and useful. She also wonders why he really is with the Inquisition, asks if he has always lived alone, and what he believes in. Solas, as usual, is able to answer with half-truths. However, Cassandra did remain suspicious of how Solas immediately came to aid her and Varric after the explosion at the Conclave.

Blackwall is another person with a lot of questions for Solas. A big one was how Solas knew about Skyhold. Solas simply says that he looked, and Blackwall responds that he's sounding cryptic. He also takes notice that Solas speaks of death and destruction a lot, so he asks him if he ever fought in a war. Solas says that Blackwall would not have heard of the battle, and when Blackwall comments that