One Dragon Age: The Veilguard Faction Contact Is More Important Than You Realize

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is packed full of enough Thedas lore that even the most dedicated fans will be discovering new things for quite some time. One such fan took to X (formerly Twitter) with the confirmation of a theory surrounding the true identity of one of 's faction leaders. While the information on its own is enough to fuel more discussion, the implications are far-reaching depending on one key story moment.

[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Dragon Age: The Veilguard.]

The codex has always been a core part of the series, adding context and extra information about the vast fantasy world of Thedas. Hidden within the codex entries in are companion discussions and relationships, vital knowledge about enemies, and background details about key characters. Diving deep into the codex can often reveal a treasure trove of information that helps Thedas feel like a living breathing world, beyond what is seen in cut scenes and missions.

There’s nothing quite like hunting for evidence to support a theory, only to find confirmation. That’s exactly what happened to X user amirdrassil when they wanted to find proof that the Viper is the head of the Imperial Chantry. While there are codex entries that hint at the possibility of Ashur’s true identity, hidden in cut dialogue is explicit proof that the Viper is the Black Divine. The dialogue seems to be a discussion about Ashur leaving his mark on a Chantry with an unknown character saying:

Religion has always played a key part in with the beliefs of the Chantry dictating much of Ferelden culture and attitudes, as seen with the treatment of elves and mages in. While continued to expand the lore, the politics of the Chantry were explored wonderfully in. Within the world of Thedas, the Chantry is split into two factions with the main Chantry holding power in Orlais with a female Divine, andthe Tevinter Imperium having their own version in Minrathous with a male Divine.

There is a codex entry named «Different Flavors of Andraste» that can be