Dragon Age: Inquisition’s Morrigan – Past and Present

A new article has been posted on GameInformer’s Dragon Age: Inquisition hub, and in case you’re wondering what the subject is this time, it deals with fan-favorite character Morrigan, who’s returning after her first appearance in Dragon Age: Origins. Here’s a snip on her role in the upcoming title:

Morrigan’s fate is being teased for Dragon Age: Inquisition, and the anticipation of her role is keeping fans on the edge of their seats. One role she won’t have has already been confirmed. (I think it is fair for people to understand that [Morrigan] will not be a party member,) says creative director Mike Laidlaw. (That’s going to disappoint some people, but I think it’s important for us to be upfront about that.) Although, she won’t be cast as one of the followers, her role is important. (It’s not a cameo. She plays a significant role,) Gaider teases.

Gaider and Laidlaw’s excitement for her return in Inquisition is palpable. They’ve been building up her return for some time now. (The kernel of Inquisition’s story we knew from about midway through Dragon Age: Origins. The story has been in the making for a very long time,) Laidlaw says. (The story of Inquisition is [Morrigan’s] moment, which is a good way to think about it.) Fans were hoping that she’d make an appearance in Dragon Age II, but only heard her referenced a few times. The wait to see what Morrigan has been up to has been agonizing; fans have been waiting since 2010’s Witch Hunt DLC to be reunited with her. (I think you could say in Dragon Age II, we didn’t go to that story, but it has always been there, waiting for us,) Gaider says.

When asked if any references would come up from your past interactions with Morrigan, like about your Grey Warden if you romanced her, Gaider says, (Yes. The various states that Morrigan can be in of which there can be quite a few, because we don’t know when to stop when it comes to making decisions they’re all recognized. Whether or not they have the ultimate effect like the kind of reactivity someone imagines, that depends on the person. But we do recognize them and it does play a role of varying degrees depending on the surroundings.)

Does this mean Inquisition will tie up the loose ends in her story? The dark ritual has been in fans’ minds since Origins, but Morrigan has more depth than a single scheme. ([Morrigan] has a human role in this plot, which I think may surprise some people because they might only think of her as a plot device,) Gaider says. (She has this big plot she’s involved in, and while that’s true to an extent, I’m taking her to a human place. That will make sense after the fact.)