He reminds me of a private firstclass after his first battle and did something heroic enough for the general to take him to a huge royal party. It reminds me of a begining event for a character in a story book. Cole should have his own game or at least a book
Just had a thought: Dorian's line about the 10 silk scarves should have started a collection sidequest where you find and turn in scarves to Dorian. However, as a slight prank on the player, it should only be possible to find 9. (If all 9 are found, then the quest would auto-complete once you were back at Skyhold, perhaps with humorous dialogue from Dorian).
Rewatching this years later I realized that the Seventh Member of the Counsel of Heralds that Vivienne says is "indisposed" is Duke Bastien, her lover who we find out is dying during her personal quest
Lavellan: *BULLSHIT METER GOES OFF* Hold up- Solas: Let's hurry and find the assassins. Lavellan: Wait a minute- Solas: Time is of the essence. Lavellan: Something's not right here. Solas:......care for a dance? *Lavellan's memory failed to save; please dance with your future hubby*
11:45 "Is it true that rebel mages in Redcliffe were performing blood rites and orgies before you stopped them?" Was cracking up when I first heard this.
"i have seen countless such displays in my journeys in the Fade". [(SPOILER ALERT)] Ohhh did the elven gods throw such parties in the Beyond? If so, then Solas is as much of a natural in the Game, as Vivienne.
He’s a trickster god. I’d be worried if he couldn’t run circles around any politician, mortal or immortal. That would make the one who could consistently beat him so much more dangerous than anything anyone’s ready for.
Sorry for being late. I think you'd love to know that the hat he wears is a fancy version of the Helm of the Drasca, an ancient order of warriors from the Anderfels that rebelled against Orlesian occupation of their lands, he likely chose this because of what Orlais is doing to the Dales. Since Orlesians like to make fashion statements, he made one of his own: I hate all of you here, and those of you who actually know your empire's history and understand this hat can't do anything to me, as I'm part of the Inquisitor's Inner Circle.
@@kingofcarrotflowers5364 Oh good lord that's clever, though after seeing Solas' involvement in the DLC's I'm hardly surprised he did something that subtle to wind up some nobles. Absolutely love the little lore details like this in Bioware's games, makes them so much more enjoyable. Edit: Likewise, sorry for being late.
Man the inquisitor sure missed a joke when he said to the Iron Bull "Look at this with the eyes of a ben hassrath" instead of correcting himself to say "well... eye of a ben hassrath"
I found Blackwall’s thoughts on the ball interestingly insightful considering he was always a soldier first and foremost. I was surprised when he said that about Celene. He understands more about politics than his obvious hatred of it suggests.
Ive seen people talk about how they hated this main quest. "Its a pain in the ass" the said. But I absolutely loved this quest. We finally got to see the absurdity that is Orlais that weve only heard from characters and read from codexes. After 3 games of rolling through mud, getting into spider infested caves, suffocating deep roads, we got to see the other extreme of civilization.
Blackwall is a mainstay in my party in all my games, such an excellent tank, he draws all the aggro and all 3 of us mages shoot from afar, the best strategy imo.
I noticed in my last run that he looks so short because the Inquisitor stands on the carpet while Cullen stands on the naked floor. It seems that just standing on that carpet is like standing on a step, infact if you get closer to him the heigh difference appears again. My Lavellan was really short in comparison when I got her down that fuckin carpet :°D
Every companion should have been there, I think; perhpas you can explain it by having the ones in your party accompany you and the others are still on watch. Shoulda used the same style as Trespasser every time you leave.
Sorry for being late. I think you'd love to know that the hat he wears is a fancy version of the Helm of the Drasca, an ancient order of warriors from the Anderfels that rebelled against Orlesian occupation of their lands, he likely chose this because of what Orlais is doing to the Dales. Since Orlesians like to make fashion statements, he made one of his own: I hate all of you here, and those of you who actually know your empire's history and understand this hat can't do anything to me, as I'm part of the Inquisitor's Inner Circle.
Because Gaspard’s whole “Make Orleais great again,” spiel smacks a little too much like Corypheus’ rallying cry to bring the ‘Vints to his side. Even if he isn’t crazy as Cory, he’s obviously gonna lead to a lot of war. Although, I don’t actually support Celene either. Honestly, I can’t believe that the various nobles and royals are so willing to throw away so many resources so soon after a Blight. I get that there’s usually a few centuries between them, but what happens when there isn’t? Or if a large group of darkspawn manage to get to the surface and get a foothold while the Wardens haven’t had a chance to restore their ranks and train the recruits? Are either of them seriously going to say “Oh, we’d love to help, but we’re currently too exhausted from our civil war to fight the darkspawn.” This isn’t even mentioning the Breach. The Inquisition had to put down 2 rebellions (mages and Templars), stymie the Venatori at every turn, save the Grey Wardens and prevent an army of demons from coming through, and prevent a literal apocalyptic event from getting worse. And these blue bloods with their silver spoons shoved up their arses are so much more concerned with their tantrums and making countless people die and kill because one of them is having a cry because the other stole daddy’s chair that they can’t even make the time to arrange for a meeting with the Inquisition themselves? If I didn’t make it a policy to deny my enemies what they wanted, I’d have been sorely tempted to wash my hands of it and let what happens in Orleis happen.
@@coltonwilliams4153 Honestly if not for the many outside factors in Thedas I'd would say disband the whole empire as it is clearly going to eat itself alive. Perhaps puppet Gaspard but I'm too worried in doing that option we give Solas the empire. Darkspawn are something I wish played a greater role in this game.
@@MrPsych77 Actually. Gaspard as far as I am aware is the one who ends hostilities with Ferelden. You can have a mission right after when the two of them have peace talks and the border is settled. I believe it is even said in his epilogue.
Now I'm the first person to admit Cullen is hotter than hell. But there are plenty of characters that are as handsome as he is, but still aren't constantly told in-game. wtf
I dunno, Dorian talks quite frequently about how attractive he is, and Iron Bull is _constantly_ getting hit on by women _and_ men. Random people will also hit on the Inquisitor (male or female) whether or not there is a flirting option for them. Dorian, for example, frequently says "I do rather like watching you leave," which is a very common way of saying "NICE ASS." Several characters also comment on how attractive they find Leliana and Josephine. I think it's just more noticeable with Cullen because he becomes visibly uncomfortable whenever someone hits on him, whereas everyone else either brushes it off or outright revels in it.
Lel and Josie do it to tease him, even those comments about using him as bait at the war table were nothing more than sisterly prodding. As for why others hit on him so much, he’s Commander of the Inquisition troops and former Commander of Kirkwall’s Templars after Meredith’s rampage. He’s also the most agreeable of the Inquisition’s bachelors, as in the Orlesian court would agree with it more than they would the Tevinter magister, the elven apostate, the Free Marcher dwarf, or the qunari mercinary. For all that the ladies of the court seem to find Bull irresistible.😏
To be fair, him and blackwall are the only non-tevinter human men at the party so the options for who people in the winter palace would flirt with are small
I'm surprised the court's approval of you doesn't start lower regardless of race due to everyone showing up wearing the same outfit. I mean, talk about a fashion faux pas amiright?
@Aloy Despite the Nora Maybe someone should’ve said that to the majordomo (I think that’s the right title) before he introduced Solas as the Inquisitor’s servant.
Sorry for being late. I think you'd love to know that the hat he wears is a fancy version of the Helm of the Drasca, an ancient order of warriors from the Anderfels that rebelled against Orlesian occupation of their lands, he likely chose this because of what Orlais is doing to the Dales. Since Orlesians like to make fashion statements, he made one of his own: I hate all of you here, and those of you who actually know your empire's history and understand this hat can't do anything to me, as I'm part of the Inquisitor's Inner Circle.
2:56 Did anyone notice that Cole has three glasses next to him I was always cruious about why they were there, did he just find them, did he tried helping a servant, and they just left it there [that could be hardly the case because of the fact that it would be impossible for that to happen], I NEED ANSWERS XD To be hoenst I don't think Cole is the type to drink, or even get drunk. But in the meantime....why are the glasses there? Does anyone know?
It's absolutely bizarre how Bioware wrote a canonical The Masked Empire book set before Inquisition and then pretends like it never happened in the game itself. In the book The Masked Empire, Celene *burned down the elven slums* in Halamshiral, Gaspard is a racist imperialist who wants to reconquer Ferelden, and Briala is trying to start an elven revolution for the good of her people. Even if you hadn't read the books, all of the companions should have given the player some background information with their thoughts on it. Cullen, a Ferelden man, supports the man who wants to invade his country, Solas says nothing about the brewing elven revolution, and fucking *SERA* of all people compliments Celene! What the actual fuck, Bioware?
Sera’s writing regarding elves is pretty terrible tbh. It doesn’t make sense that a character who’s entire concept is about “helping the little people” would be so hostile to every elf she meets. There’s a big difference between internalized racism and whatever Kristjanson decided to write.
Sorry for being late. I think you'd love to know that the hat he wears is a fancy version of the Helm of the Drasca, an ancient order of warriors from the Anderfels that rebelled against Orlesian occupation of their lands, he likely chose this because of what Orlais is doing to the Dales. Since Orlesians like to make fashion statements, he made one of his own: I hate all of you here, and those of you who actually know your empire's history and understand this hat can't do anything to me, as I'm part of the Inquisitor's Inner Circle.
@@kingofcarrotflowers5364 that's just the same model. Doesn't mean its the exact item. That's like saying that the elgarnan bow is the same as the persevered one because they share the same model...which in turn is the same model as 2 other bows from previous games.
@@Enel97 That model is only used again in the unique helmet that tells what the hat is all about (+schematic), as if the devs are explaining Solas' usage of it while worldbuilding.
Truth be told I usually took Vivienne, Varric, and maybe Cassandra… If I was the battering ram I would swap her out with maybe Iron Bull. Usually went with a party that would make sense to bring for the location and still fall within roles of an RPG party. Though… I could probably change that up and bring Solas should I play the game again. As I usually did bring Dorian on occasion, and yes I was amused by it.
+Amberlyn0007 i think the uploader may have modded their inquisitor to be taller? maybe.... i noticed that too and my male human wasn't nearly that tall compared to cullen
(Haven't read past the readmore bc that would defeat the point but) Legit, thank you for spoiler warning! Ik it's an old game, but it's nice to have some things still a surprise
I love how Vivienne and Leliana are saying essentially the same thing when it comes to the future of Orlais; stability, and Vivienne in contrast showing very clearly that she thinks holding on to the institution that is there already offers more stability, (not to mention that considering Gaspard's temperament she'd probably dislike him on a personal level), yet I find it, strange, she's progressive in some areas, yet not in others. Suppose she's chosen her battles.
Always take Vivienne to the Palace. It doesn't change anything, but come on. She's the best player of the Game in the Inquisition, aside from Lelianna. Not taking her just seems wrong story-wise.
***** He is down stairs. The locked door where you need the halla statues, the fountain you can through coins in theres a halla door that needs five its pretty worthless if you ask me
ShadowFiend93 I know. I found a post on the Bioware Forum and confirmed that I unlocked the exact halla door. Hell, I even have multiple saves with a few of these damn doors unlocked every time so I've seen what's behind each of them. That's why I'm so frustrated. Must've run into a very rare bug. But still, thanks for your help!
The hat he wears is a fancy version of the Helm of the Drasca, an ancient order of warriors from the Anderfels that rebelled against Orlesian occupation of their lands, he likely chose this because of what Orlais is doing to the Dales. Since Orlesians like to make fashion statements, he made one of his own: I hate all of you here, and those of you who actually know your empire's history and understand this hat can't do anything to me, as I'm part of the Inquisitor's Inner Circle.
They should've all been there, whether you had them in your party or not.
If you play on PC, there's a mod on nexus for that. :)
Remon ew no
Agreed.
Right!
I agree. That always pissed me off.
Everyone looks dapper in those suits. Except for Cole, who looks like a kid who was forced to wear it by his parents. Poor spirit
or Solas in that...thing on his head
Give him the armour versipn of it with that metal version of his hat and he looks like a hired blade
He reminds me of a private firstclass after his first battle and did something heroic enough for the general to take him to a huge royal party.
It reminds me of a begining event for a character in a story book.
Cole should have his own game or at least a book
Vivienne looks awful in hers. Hope I can mod her into a rocking gown next playthrough.
Fuck you and your puns
Just had a thought: Dorian's line about the 10 silk scarves should have started a collection sidequest where you find and turn in scarves to Dorian. However, as a slight prank on the player, it should only be possible to find 9. (If all 9 are found, then the quest would auto-complete once you were back at Skyhold, perhaps with humorous dialogue from Dorian).
Landis963 I so would of waned to see that.
Oh god that would've driven me mad because I couldn't get the last one
Is a side quest in Awakening,
Of course you really wouldn’t see any of the dance (maybe a little tease of it if you romanced him?)
Lol they dont have the brains to make that. It has to be collect the bs shit or something
I find it great that Blackwall is so uncomfortable with all the lies and deception, while Solas revels in it. Two sides of the same coin.
Yet Solas has the gall to call out Blackwall for his deception when he himself engages on it. XD
"Everuthing will be fine"
*Inquisitor turns*
"Andraste watch over us all"
*NOT* making me feel any better about this, Josie. 😅
Let us pray to ALL the gods. **ahem** Solas.
The Narrator: "It was, in fact, likely not going to be fine"
Proceeds to screw it up LOL
Rewatching this years later I realized that the Seventh Member of the Counsel of Heralds that Vivienne says is "indisposed" is Duke Bastien, her lover who we find out is dying during her personal quest
He was the leader of the Council of Heralds even. He had deep connections with Gaspard. IIRC, Gaspard was his son-in-law.
Cole being all overwhelmed by the pricks in the ballroom and retreating to the library to cool off is a mood.
15:00 "Do you see anything useful?"
Yeah. A person just popped in out of thin air to your right, Inquisitor.
Lolz.
"...and my agents have been happy to refill my glass and report their intel to me."
Inquistor: What?
Solas: What?
Lavellan: *BULLSHIT METER GOES OFF* Hold up-
Solas: Let's hurry and find the assassins.
Lavellan: Wait a minute-
Solas: Time is of the essence.
Lavellan: Something's not right here.
Solas:......care for a dance?
*Lavellan's memory failed to save; please dance with your future hubby*
Ooh boy get ready to have your heart thrown in a blender....
Iron Bull's reaction is amazing, realizing you actually want to dance with him.
His romance is the most FUN to me. Which surprised me!
11:45 "Is it true that rebel mages in Redcliffe were performing blood rites and orgies before you stopped them?" Was cracking up when I first heard this.
Now I’m imagining that scene when you walk into the Chantry in Redcliffe and instead of helping Dorian close a rift, you interrupt a mage orgy 😂
"i have seen countless such displays in my journeys in the Fade". [(SPOILER ALERT)] Ohhh did the elven gods throw such parties in the Beyond? If so, then Solas is as much of a natural in the Game, as Vivienne.
He’s a trickster god. I’d be worried if he couldn’t run circles around any politician, mortal or immortal. That would make the one who could consistently beat him so much more dangerous than anything anyone’s ready for.
talking about this the his lines about how the servants are happy to refill the drink its foreshadowing
@@Necrotaku999 wouldn't be surprised if by putty Gaspard on the throne under the elf we give Solas the Empire.
@@coltonwilliams4153 His plans always backfire on him though.
@@jacklau2558 his agents were at war with Briala's in books, so I doubt it.
So I forgot about that thing Solas wears on his head. Shine on you crazy elf. Or rather dont because your wearing a poop hat.
I wish it was a hat you can make only for solas
Maker's bosoms what is that thing
A ridiculously gay guy it looks like one of those old war helmets the Middle easterners wore during the crusades
Sorry for being late. I think you'd love to know that the hat he wears is a fancy version of the Helm of the Drasca, an ancient order of warriors from the Anderfels that rebelled against Orlesian occupation of their lands, he likely chose this because of what Orlais is doing to the Dales. Since Orlesians like to make fashion statements, he made one of his own: I hate all of you here, and those of you who actually know your empire's history and understand this hat can't do anything to me, as I'm part of the Inquisitor's Inner Circle.
@@kingofcarrotflowers5364 Oh good lord that's clever, though after seeing Solas' involvement in the DLC's I'm hardly surprised he did something that subtle to wind up some nobles. Absolutely love the little lore details like this in Bioware's games, makes them so much more enjoyable.
Edit: Likewise, sorry for being late.
I like how Blackwall is all flustered and panicked when you press him on how he was introduced... oh Rainier
Man the inquisitor sure missed a joke when he said to the Iron Bull "Look at this with the eyes of a ben hassrath" instead of correcting himself to say "well... eye of a ben hassrath"
Oh my god Sera saying "what a fun close marrying crowd" killed me
Vivienne really should be at the Winter Palace, whether you add her to your party or not.
You would think the devs would do that instead of multiple grind fest qyests
the very idea of bringing Cole or Iron BUll to an Orlesian party amuses me.
Pfisiar22 to be fair, Bull is pretty famous
And Cole can be Invisible to anyone else
First time playing, I brought Iron Bull
I brought Sera, Cole, and Ironbull
One NEVER brings the poor confused baby to the fancy party at the winter palace.
13:47 Love how she says it here. And yvettes little giggle
I think Blackwall was right 🤣 Cullen may have needed a bodyguard
I found Blackwall’s thoughts on the ball interestingly insightful considering he was always a soldier first and foremost. I was surprised when he said that about Celene. He understands more about politics than his obvious hatred of it suggests.
Ive seen people talk about how they hated this main quest. "Its a pain in the ass" the said. But I absolutely loved this quest. We finally got to see the absurdity that is Orlais that weve only heard from characters and read from codexes. After 3 games of rolling through mud, getting into spider infested caves, suffocating deep roads, we got to see the other extreme of civilization.
Iron Bull, man...the kind of guy I'd bring to a uptight party
lilly seems like her old self here
Josephine isn't paid nearly enough for this
10:55 Oh Cullen!~ lmao 🤣 you totally shut us down “no, thank you” “no wait!” So cute 🥰
Dorian is just the best
OMG Cole and Blackwall comment on the orleasons cullenites are priceless!!!! XD 3:25 and 9:15
Blackwall is a mainstay in my party in all my games, such an excellent tank, he draws all the aggro and all 3 of us mages shoot from afar, the best strategy imo.
Does anyone else wonder what this dance of Dorian's is that requires 10 silk scarves?
Pikayoshi Barely-clothed Dorian dancing, anyone? That's what I'm thinking, anyways.
;)
There are several examples of real world dances they could be referencing with this. Fair warning before googling - they're almost exclusively 18+.
The traditional tevinter dance of fluttering silk, popular in minrathose, I hear
Obviously he will strip naked barely hiding his bits with one or two scarfs while the others gracefully flow behind him
I never found Cole in my playthrough when I did this part. Dorian is so adorable, he looks good in his suit
Cole is difficult to get to, I think you need a couple Halla’s to reach where he is
My Cole was in the library, confused the crap out of me when I couldnt find him before then lol
MythicVixen same
He's at the library iirc.
Hey I know it has been 7 years but thank u so much for posting these videos, my curious self is enjoying them very much
Woow, I never realized how short they make Cullen in this quest. Or maybe is the angle you chose, I don't know! x)
I noticed in my last run that he looks so short because the Inquisitor stands on the carpet while Cullen stands on the naked floor. It seems that just standing on that carpet is like standing on a step, infact if you get closer to him the heigh difference appears again. My Lavellan was really short in comparison when I got her down that fuckin carpet :°D
The game ridiculously waffles when it comes to height for all of the characters. Perspective is just not consistent at all in the game.
Every companion should have been there, I think; perhpas you can explain it by having the ones in your party accompany you and the others are still on watch. Shoulda used the same style as Trespasser every time you leave.
"Of course, every word. Especially the part where everyone was nude."
"I knew it!"
My sides
Oh Yvette, you're so cute! But I think I like your sister better.
"Were the rebel mages in Redcliffe performing blood magic and orgies?"
Rabid Ducking Oreo Milkshake Yep. All true. When Redcliffe isn't invaded by zombies and demons, it's the party place of Ferelden.
Alexandre Bégin Or the Orgy ground of Antiva...
Alexandre Bégin I have to pick Yvette...she's such a typical little sister. "She still plays with her doll collection when no one's looking!" Hah!
Varric: I'm not much of a dancer these days
Me: make sure Bianca (the crossbow) doesn't shoot you in the mouth when she wants a kiss
LOL - What in the world is on solas' head?
TheGogobooty I know it looks rediculous on him 😂😂😂
It's a way to keep his scalp from blinding the entire court.
Anything to make him look less like an egg and more like an actual person
Sorry for being late. I think you'd love to know that the hat he wears is a fancy version of the Helm of the Drasca, an ancient order of warriors from the Anderfels that rebelled against Orlesian occupation of their lands, he likely chose this because of what Orlais is doing to the Dales. Since Orlesians like to make fashion statements, he made one of his own: I hate all of you here, and those of you who actually know your empire's history and understand this hat can't do anything to me, as I'm part of the Inquisitor's Inner Circle.
@@kingofcarrotflowers5364 fitting for that smug asshole.
Go home, Solas, you're drunk... and talking about hunting. Talk about an almost-spoiler!
if you replay the game you will see A LOT of tips about solas! make you feel stupid for not realizing way earlier
11:55 ZEVRAN
Wuft Chan we all know it’d definitely be Zevran to suggest such a thing
LOL YEAS
LMAO! Of course he would start that 😂
Funny, I never found Varric in the Winter Palace, even when I brought him.
He is in the lower garden. to get to him you have to open the door in the garden (Where Dorian and the coin quest are at ) with 5 halla statues
"Why does she merit our protection?"
Finally, someone talking sense xD
A grateful ally in a powerful place, unless you're a gaspard fan, though i suppose it's the same
Chris Morris my reason was she's less likely to attack king Alistair to reclaim a province
Because Gaspard’s whole “Make Orleais great again,” spiel smacks a little too much like Corypheus’ rallying cry to bring the ‘Vints to his side. Even if he isn’t crazy as Cory, he’s obviously gonna lead to a lot of war. Although, I don’t actually support Celene either. Honestly, I can’t believe that the various nobles and royals are so willing to throw away so many resources so soon after a Blight. I get that there’s usually a few centuries between them, but what happens when there isn’t? Or if a large group of darkspawn manage to get to the surface and get a foothold while the Wardens haven’t had a chance to restore their ranks and train the recruits? Are either of them seriously going to say “Oh, we’d love to help, but we’re currently too exhausted from our civil war to fight the darkspawn.” This isn’t even mentioning the Breach. The Inquisition had to put down 2 rebellions (mages and Templars), stymie the Venatori at every turn, save the Grey Wardens and prevent an army of demons from coming through, and prevent a literal apocalyptic event from getting worse. And these blue bloods with their silver spoons shoved up their arses are so much more concerned with their tantrums and making countless people die and kill because one of them is having a cry because the other stole daddy’s chair that they can’t even make the time to arrange for a meeting with the Inquisition themselves? If I didn’t make it a policy to deny my enemies what they wanted, I’d have been sorely tempted to wash my hands of it and let what happens in Orleis happen.
@@coltonwilliams4153 Honestly if not for the many outside factors in Thedas I'd would say disband the whole empire as it is clearly going to eat itself alive. Perhaps puppet Gaspard but I'm too worried in doing that option we give Solas the empire. Darkspawn are something I wish played a greater role in this game.
@@MrPsych77 Actually. Gaspard as far as I am aware is the one who ends hostilities with Ferelden. You can have a mission right after when the two of them have peace talks and the border is settled. I believe it is even said in his epilogue.
Why does Cole need to behave himself? It's not like anyone will remember if he does or says anything inappropriate.
They'll still be missing physical objects if Cole took them to help someone else out.
Maybe this particular player did his personal quest line and chosen the "Alive" ending.
Because he's always, ALWAYS, a GOOD BOY ಠ_ಠ
Damn my heart being in love with Solas and being sad everytime.... at least there Cullen and Blackwall, but Bull’s romance route is so funny
Tipsy Solas is the best Solas.
Now I'm the first person to admit Cullen is hotter than hell. But there are plenty of characters that are as handsome as he is, but still aren't constantly told in-game. wtf
Fuck! I knew Dragon Age was a girl's name.
+TheMelon Pig game* FUCK ME!
I dunno, Dorian talks quite frequently about how attractive he is, and Iron Bull is _constantly_ getting hit on by women _and_ men. Random people will also hit on the Inquisitor (male or female) whether or not there is a flirting option for them. Dorian, for example, frequently says "I do rather like watching you leave," which is a very common way of saying "NICE ASS."
Several characters also comment on how attractive they find Leliana and Josephine.
I think it's just more noticeable with Cullen because he becomes visibly uncomfortable whenever someone hits on him, whereas everyone else either brushes it off or outright revels in it.
Lel and Josie do it to tease him, even those comments about using him as bait at the war table were nothing more than sisterly prodding. As for why others hit on him so much, he’s Commander of the Inquisition troops and former Commander of Kirkwall’s Templars after Meredith’s rampage. He’s also the most agreeable of the Inquisition’s bachelors, as in the Orlesian court would agree with it more than they would the Tevinter magister, the elven apostate, the Free Marcher dwarf, or the qunari mercinary. For all that the ladies of the court seem to find Bull irresistible.😏
To be fair, him and blackwall are the only non-tevinter human men at the party so the options for who people in the winter palace would flirt with are small
I'm surprised the court's approval of you doesn't start lower regardless of race due to everyone showing up wearing the same outfit. I mean, talk about a fashion faux pas amiright?
Honestly those outfits are horrendous and the only one that looked even slightly good in them would be Dorian and that's saying something
@Mr Garcia it could have a better color palate.
I honestly don't believe that Vivienne would go to an Orlesian ball wearing that.
@Aloy Despite the Nora Maybe someone should’ve said that to the majordomo (I think that’s the right title) before he introduced Solas as the Inquisitor’s servant.
@@ClownDollThatHasContemptForYou it suits Cassandra tho
4:55 Damn! I felt that one Cassandra 🥺
Since we all, as players, seem to enjoy playing dragon age games, when it technically involves all of those.
13:44 Oh Yvette, you little tease...
Josie is gest girl, shes so adorable.
The Iron Bull took a dump on Solas's head??
😂🤣🤣😂😂😂
Sorry for being late. I think you'd love to know that the hat he wears is a fancy version of the Helm of the Drasca, an ancient order of warriors from the Anderfels that rebelled against Orlesian occupation of their lands, he likely chose this because of what Orlais is doing to the Dales. Since Orlesians like to make fashion statements, he made one of his own: I hate all of you here, and those of you who actually know your empire's history and understand this hat can't do anything to me, as I'm part of the Inquisitor's Inner Circle.
...that hat... that fucking hat
I don't blame the orlesians. Cullen is a cookie
2:56 Did anyone notice that Cole has three glasses next to him I was always cruious about why they were there, did he just find them, did he tried helping a servant, and they just left it there [that could be hardly the case because of the fact that it would be impossible for that to happen], I NEED ANSWERS XD
To be hoenst I don't think Cole is the type to drink, or even get drunk. But in the meantime....why are the glasses there? Does anyone know?
Ah yes that's the nug loving, shoes gossiping, shopping enjoyer Leliana I know
10:06 Did someone give Cullen a potion to turn him into a dwarf when the inquisitor wasn't looking?
It's absolutely bizarre how Bioware wrote a canonical The Masked Empire book set before Inquisition and then pretends like it never happened in the game itself. In the book The Masked Empire, Celene *burned down the elven slums* in Halamshiral, Gaspard is a racist imperialist who wants to reconquer Ferelden, and Briala is trying to start an elven revolution for the good of her people. Even if you hadn't read the books, all of the companions should have given the player some background information with their thoughts on it. Cullen, a Ferelden man, supports the man who wants to invade his country, Solas says nothing about the brewing elven revolution, and fucking *SERA* of all people compliments Celene! What the actual fuck, Bioware?
Sera’s writing regarding elves is pretty terrible tbh. It doesn’t make sense that a character who’s entire concept is about “helping the little people” would be so hostile to every elf she meets. There’s a big difference between internalized racism and whatever Kristjanson decided to write.
Wish you could of uploaded the dances to lol
The real question is: what the hell is that hat solas?
It looks like a modified version of the "Helm of Drasca", the smug lil shit
Sorry for being late. I think you'd love to know that the hat he wears is a fancy version of the Helm of the Drasca, an ancient order of warriors from the Anderfels that rebelled against Orlesian occupation of their lands, he likely chose this because of what Orlais is doing to the Dales. Since Orlesians like to make fashion statements, he made one of his own: I hate all of you here, and those of you who actually know your empire's history and understand this hat can't do anything to me, as I'm part of the Inquisitor's Inner Circle.
@@kingofcarrotflowers5364 that's just the same model. Doesn't mean its the exact item. That's like saying that the elgarnan bow is the same as the persevered one because they share the same model...which in turn is the same model as 2 other bows from previous games.
@@Enel97 That model is only used again in the unique helmet that tells what the hat is all about (+schematic), as if the devs are explaining Solas' usage of it while worldbuilding.
did solas just said the s word
The thumbnail is handsome
Truth be told I usually took Vivienne, Varric, and maybe Cassandra… If I was the battering ram I would swap her out with maybe Iron Bull. Usually went with a party that would make sense to bring for the location and still fall within roles of an RPG party. Though… I could probably change that up and bring Solas should I play the game again. As I usually did bring Dorian on occasion, and yes I was amused by it.
Has Cullen always been that small or did he suddenly shrink? O.o
+Amberlyn0007 i think the uploader may have modded their inquisitor to be taller? maybe.... i noticed that too and my male human wasn't nearly that tall compared to cullen
7:58 *SPOILERS*
oh my god the foreshadowing of tom
(Haven't read past the readmore bc that would defeat the point but) Legit, thank you for spoiler warning! Ik it's an old game, but it's nice to have some things still a surprise
Dorian. Ahhh. He never gets old. 😂
I love how Vivienne and Leliana are saying essentially the same thing when it comes to the future of Orlais; stability, and Vivienne in contrast showing very clearly that she thinks holding on to the institution that is there already offers more stability, (not to mention that considering Gaspard's temperament she'd probably dislike him on a personal level), yet I find it, strange, she's progressive in some areas, yet not in others. Suppose she's chosen her battles.
Blackwall just cut through ALL the sh*t now, didn't he? 😳👍
Cole's comment at 3:30... I- wha... did he? Did he do a thing wi- I'm starting wonder whether or not Maryden is his first...
where do you find varric?? ive always searched for him when i bring him but i can never find him
8:12 lmaooo
Hah. That's Cullen for you.
Is it possible to talk to everyone? Or just the people you bring?
+kirikakirikakirika Just the people you bring
+ZepherafeX3 Oh and your three advisors
Always take Vivienne to the Palace. It doesn't change anything, but come on. She's the best player of the Game in the Inquisition, aside from Lelianna. Not taking her just seems wrong story-wise.
Very true
God Damn cullen and Dorian look good!
...I just reloaded my saves but Varric was still nowhere to be found. WTH's going on?!
you have to unlock the door outside to reach the area with Varric
lewis251100 I know the game pretty well and I've searched through all the areas. 100% sure he's nowhere to be found in the Winter Palace :(
***** He is down stairs. The locked door where you need the halla statues, the fountain you can through coins in theres a halla door that needs five its pretty worthless if you ask me
ShadowFiend93 I know. I found a post on the Bioware Forum and confirmed that I unlocked the exact halla door. Hell, I even have multiple saves with a few of these damn doors unlocked every time so I've seen what's behind each of them. That's why I'm so frustrated. Must've run into a very rare bug.
But still, thanks for your help!
***** Oh shit I thought you did the same I did and didn't open the door and look or something. This is happening on multple play throughs?
I really dislike your default skyhold garbs, this mission just reminded me why I prefer my armor. The outfit really stinks.
i am sorry but solas with that damn hat is too much!
Cassandra: They treat murder and deceit and lies as game.
Also Cassandra: I'd let Celene fall and Gaspard to overtake her
So are the american voices for the inquisitor almost nonexistent in these videos? not that I'm complaining, I'm just curious.
American voices aren't as well done as the britsh one, so people don't typically use them. If that makes sense.
Fun fact: the american male voice is the same person who voiced Zevran.
@@varric wait what?
Where's Varric?
Behind the halla-opened door in the same place as the fountain of the coins.
Aw what the hell, I'm tryna romance Cullen and I didn't get the option to ask him to dance
Maddie B. He has to be romanced by the time your there
There's a lot to say about this part of the game but that stuff they force you to wear is embarrassing, especially on Josephine and Vivienne
14:42 Solas... what the fuck are you wearing
8:40
Sera is based.
What is that disgusting thing Solas is wearing
The hat he wears is a fancy version of the Helm of the Drasca, an ancient order of warriors from the Anderfels that rebelled against Orlesian occupation of their lands, he likely chose this because of what Orlais is doing to the Dales. Since Orlesians like to make fashion statements, he made one of his own: I hate all of you here, and those of you who actually know your empire's history and understand this hat can't do anything to me, as I'm part of the Inquisitor's Inner Circle.
why would someone want to romance eggboy™, he's anything but romantic
ok but that one thingy in haven?? not the fade but when u flirt w him for the first time?? he was real smooth bro