Summary
Dragon Age: The Veilguardhas given players a detailed look at Rook’s background choices. While the initial impressions ofDragon Age: The Veilguardwere mixed, many fans have seen their doubt transformed into excitement as more information about the latest BioWare title emerges. Unlike its predecessors,The Veilguardis set in the northern half of Thedas, taking players on an epic journey across the length of the continent and featuring important locations such as Minrathous, Weisshaupt, and Arlathan.
Players take on the role of Rook inDragon Age: The Veilguard, an agent hired by Varric and the Inquisition to aid them in tracking down Solas. After an unfortunate confrontation with the Dread Wolf in the ruins of ancient Arlathan, Rook must form their merry band of misfits and unite the disparate factions of Northern Thedas against the ambition of the elven gods. Aside from Harding, thecompanions inThe Veilguardall belong to one of those factions, but more importantly, players can choose which faction Rook belonged to prior to the events of the game.
It should be noted that whileDragon Age: The Veilguarddoes not feature playable origins, the choice of background for Rook plays a major role in how certain factions see the player character, even opening up exclusive options during dialogue. Thesix origins ofDragon Age: The Veilguardcan be chosen by a Rook of any race or class, and players can now see how Rook is tied to each available faction.
Seeker of Gold and Glory (Lords of Fortune)
Hunter of Secrets (The Veil Jumpers)
Curiously, all six backgrounds paint Rook as a bold hero, and more importantly, a rebel against authority. The latter establishes a thematic connection toSolas inDragon Age: The Veilguard, as it could very well be argued that the Dread Wolf is the original rebel of Thedas. Following the events of the prologue, Solas continues to be a foil to the player character, and Rook’s background will almost certainly tap into this dynamic even further.
Rook’s base of operations will be The Lighthouse, a sanctuary in the Fade that once belonged to Solas, and players will be able to use its network of Eluvians to facilitate travel across the corners of Thedas. Both Treviso andMinrathous will feature inThe Veilguardas ambitious hubs, and players will even be able to come across their companions while out on the streets. While early impressions from reviewers and content creators are overwhelmingly positive, players will be able to find out for themselves ifDragon Age: The Veilguardwas worth the wait on July 31, 2025.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
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Enter the world of Thedas, a vibrant land of rugged wilderness, treacherous labyrinths, and glittering cities – steeped in conflict and secret magics. Now, a pair of corrupt ancient gods have broken free from centuries of darkness and are hellbent on destroying the world.Thedas needs someone they can count on. Rise as Rook, Dragon Age’s newest hero. Be who you want to be and play how you want to play as you fight to stop the gods from blighting the world. But you may’t do this alone – the odds are stacked against you. Lead a team of seven companions, each with their own rich story to discover and shape, and together you will become The Veilguard.
