Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Everything Leading Up To The Story So Far

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Thedas, the setting of , is vast and complicated. Although players don't necessarily have to play the first three games before, they may be missing out on a lot of context if they don't. There are a wide variety of characters, historical events, and factions they may need to be familiar with throughout, and although 's in-game Codices (compendiums of lore players can collect as they progress through the game) do their best to explain what's relevant, players may still be left in the dark on crucial details.

Even those who have played games before may have already put some distance between them: it's been ten years since, the last mainline entry, was released. If a player hasn't touched the series since then, they may need a crash course on who's who and what's what in Thedas. Here's a rundown on everything players need to know going into .

Several major and supporting characters from previous games are returning for. First and foremost, dwarf rogue Varric Tethras appears to play a prominent role in , based on his frequent appearances in trailers. Varric first appeared in, in which he served as companion to the protagonist Hawke. Varric is a member of House Tethras, an exiled noble clan forced to live on the surface, apart from all other dwarves. His political sway, extensive spy network, and penchant for storytelling make him a powerful ally, and one of the more popular companions in the series.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard continues the story of the Dragon Age series with stunning graphics and deep narratives for large and small quests.

Then, there's Solas, an elf and a member of 's mage class. Solas was introduced in as a playable party member. An apostate of the Chantry, Solas is a wanted man, wielding a form of magic deemed dangerous by society at large. However, he's also an expert in his field, and has immense knowledge of the Fade and the greater political climate in Thedas.

[Warning: The following paragraph contains spoilers for Dragon Age: Inquisition.]

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