For all the mysteries of Thedas that players have been able to unravel over the years, there are many more that remain unsolved. Presumably,Dragon Age 4will go a long way towards resolving all of the plot threads that remain hanging from the past three games.
And just what are those? For fans ofDragon Agewho need a little refresher, here are the loose story threads fromDragon Agepast that need to find a resolution inDragon Age 4.
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Solas, Of Course
This one is a no-brainer, but it’s also the piece ofDragon Age’s plot that’s at the forefront of every fan’s mind when they think ofDragon Age 4.Solas is really Fen’Harel the Dread Wolf, and he aims to tear down the Veil separating Thedas from the Fade, thereby destroying the world such as it is in favor of releasing the elven gods from their prison. It’s been all but guaranteed that players will see the continuation (and hopefully, the conclusion) of this plot thread inDragon Age 4, since it’ll likely be the main plot going forward.
But is Solas the true enemy? Or will it be the Evanuris, the elven gods, that he releases? Will he succeed in tearing down the Veil? Andcanhe really be redeemed in the end, or will the Dread Wolf come to a violent end? All those questions will hopefully be answered whenDragon Age 4eventually releases.
The Evanuris
Piggybacking off of the ‘Solas’ plot thread, the Evanuris are also a pretty big mystery thus far. We know that both Solas and Flemetharemembers of the Evanuris as Fen’Harel and Mythal respectively, but the other members are locked away in the Fade and supposedly can be quite cruel, contrary to existing elven myths. That’s why it seems possible thattheycould bethe real villain ofDragon Age 4, provided Solas actually manages to set them free. Either way, hopefully players will learn more about them and their role in the grand scheme of things come the next game.
Where’s Anders?
Players who killed Anders at the end ofDragon Age 2know exactly where he is, but everyone else? They’ve only got more blanks waiting to be filled in, since Anders' fate post-DA2is left a mystery. That’s somewhat surprising, since Anders is the one responsible for blowing up the Kirkwall chantry and kicking off the whole mage/templar conflict in earnest; it’d make sense of the Inquisition had sought him out, but no. Instead, Varric or Hawke only mention him in passing, and gives no indication as to his whereabouts or plans, if any.
So, what happened to Anders afterDragon Age 2? And does he have plans for the future, or is he content to sit back and watch the world endure turbulent times that he had a hand in starting?Dragon Age 4should answer those questions, and more.
What Happened at Weisshaupt?
After the completion of the main quest “Here Lies the Abyss” inDragon Age: Inquisition, the surviving NPC (either Hawke or Stroud/Loghain/Alistair) heads for the Grey Warden headquarters of Weisshaupt, to report on what happened. All we know from there is that communications from Weisshaupt suddenly stop, and that if Hawke is the one to go,Varricpredicts it’ll end with “Hawke walking away from the Wardens' fortress as it explodes.”
It’s currently unknown what role theGrey Wardenswill play inDragon Age 4, but hopefully the mystery of Weisshaupt and the future of the Grey Wardens will be revealed in the next game.
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The Grey Warden
And what about theprotagonist ofDragon Age: Origins, the Hero of Ferelden? If they survive the events of the first game, then inInquisitionthey’re off trying to find a cure for the darkspawn taint. That alone begs the question: do they succeed? Will they play any part inDragon Age 4alongside the rest of the Grey Wardens? Any discovery of a darkspawn taint cure could have huge implications for the Grey Wardens, so it’ll be interesting to see what happens with the Warden comeDragon Age 4.
The Architect’s Plans
This is an older mystery that was never really answered: what are the consequences of letting the Architect liveinDragon Age Origins’expansion,Awakening? What are the consequences of killing him? The Architect’s stated goal was to free all dark spawn from the taint and the call of the Old Gods, but the results of his endeavors if he is left alive aren’t revealed in any of the ensuing games. Hopefully, the Architect (or mention of him, if he’s dead) will finally resurface inDragon Age 4and the game will shed a little more light on this mysterious creature.
The True Power of Lyrium
Since the beginning, lyrium has been a strange and powerful presence in theDragon Agegames. Over the years, we’ve seen more and more of what it can do, and now we know that not only is it alive, but thatred lyriumis even more powerful and corrupted by the darkspawn taint. InTevinter Nights, it is revealed that Solas seeks the red lyrium idol that corrupted Meredith inDragon Age 2, and he’ll likely have it inDragon Age 4. Clearly, he believes that enough lyrium and “godly” might will be enough to tear down the Veil, and he could be right.
For all that we know about lyrium, however, there’s still a lot to learn. What is its true origin? What is the full extent of its capabilities? How is it alive? It seems as thoughDragon Age 4is in a perfect position to answer those questions.
Drinking From the Well of Sorrows
Regardless of what the Inquisitor does at the Well of Sorrows, it’s hard to believe their story is anywhere close to over, even with the conclusion of theTrespasserDLC. But if the Inquisitordiddrink at the Well, then that means they’re also bound to Mythal -and now Solas, since he absorbed Mythal’s power at the end ofInquisition. If Morrigan drank from the Well of Sorrows, thensheis bound to Solas now; either way, players only saw a hint of what drinking from the Well can do inTrespasser.
InDragon Age 4, which appears to revolve around Solas and his plans, whoever drank from the Well of Sorrows will undoubtedly play a role going forward. It only remains to be seen what that role actually is.
