Summary
Dragon Age: The Veilguardis set to hit consoles and PC at the end of October, and the game’s director has revealed that the Taash romance is the “steamiest” in the game. Romanceable companions have been a hallmark of theDragon Ageseries since its inception, andDragon Age: The Veilguardcertainly isn’t breaking that trend.
While the fourth mainline installment in the series sports its smallest companion roster so far,every companion inDragon Age: The Veilguardis set to be a potential romance partner regardless of the player character’s gender, setting it apart from all previous series titles. Aside from dwarven scout Lace Harding, who was a romance option inDragon Age: Inquisitiondespite not being a playable companion in that game, every companion inThe Veilguardis also a new addition to theDragon Ageroster, giving players plenty of opportunities to forge new relationships, romantic or otherwise.
But for game director Corinne Busche, one romance stands out above the rest as the “steamiest” of them all. In a recentinterview with IGN, Busche revealed that the romance withThe Veilguard’s Qunari warrior Taash, as well as the ultimate love scene that plays out with her, was shockingly delightful. “When I got to that scene and saw the finished version of that cinematic, I was hollering,” she said during that interview.
Taash Has the Steamiest Romance in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
An exciting romance doesn’t seem to be the only reason for players to want to add the dragon hunter to their inner circle. The term Qunari generally refers to a mysterious race of metallic-skinned, horned-headed people who follow a strict code known as the Qun, though people of any race can be accepted into their ranks. While the plot ofDragon Age 2featured a full-scale assault on Kirkwall by the Qunari,The Veilguard’s Taash could solve the mystery of her peoplethat players have been waiting years for.
Taash is only the second Qunari character that can be romanced in a mainlineDragon Agegame, as well as the first female of that race. While four races — as well as a golem and a massive hound — have existed as playable companions inDragon Agelore since its first game, the series didn’t let players get intimate with a Qunari until The Iron Bull in the last installment,Dragon Age: Inquisition. A romance with the fearsome but lovable leader of The Bull’s Chargers mercenary company included a laugh-out-loud scene of Cullen, Josephine, and Cassandra all individually walking in on Bull nonchalantly lying nude on a bed in the afterglow. With that kind of scene in mind, it’s no wonder that actorFreddie Prinze Jr. called Iron Bull his favorite rolein his entire acting career, and it sounds like Taash’s scene may rival even that classic moment.
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’re able to’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.
