Tragic Dragon Age: Origins Hero Almost Appeared in Veilguard

Dragon Age: Veilguard Almost Featured a Tragic Hero From Origins

BioWareS latest RPG, Dragon Age: Veilguard, almost took a much darker turn. lead artist Matt Rhodes recently revealed concept art showcasing a grim fate for a returning hero from the beloved Dragon Age: Origins.

The art, shared on X (formerly Twitter), depicts a character transformed into a leper king, residing in the desolate Hossberg Wetlands. Unable to speak, the figure communicates through scribbled notes on scraps of paper.

While Rhodes didn’t specify the character’s identity, the haunting image sparked intense debate among fans. Some praised BioWare’s willingness to explore complex and tragic narratives, while others felt the concept might have been too jarring for Veilguard‘s overall tone.”Its incredibly dark,” commented one fan on social media.”Kinda morbid, but definitely engaging. BioWare’s always been known for its complex narratives, but this seems like a whole new level.”

Another fan added, “it makes you wonder what happened to this character. Did they contract some disease during the Blight? Were they cursed? It totally reimagines what we thought we knew about them.”

The scrapped concept highlights BioWare’s commitment to crafting morally grey worlds and exploring the lasting consequences of player choices. While the tragic hero ultimately didn’t make it into the final game, the glimpse into what could have been has left fans pondering the possibilities.

Dragon Age: Veilguard is available now on PC,PlayStation 5,and Xbox Series X/S.

Betrayal, Tragedy, and Leper Kings: Unpacking the Scrapped Fate of a fan-favorite Dragon Age Hero

Sophia: Hey, Liam! Have you seen that concept art Matt Rhodes, the lead artist for Dragon Age: Veilguard, shared online? It’s making the rounds on fan forums, and people are going wild!

liam: No, I haven’t! What was it about? It’s gotta be good if it’s causing such a stir.

Sophia: Well, it features a character heavily implied to be a returning hero from the original Dragon Age: Origins, transformed into a kind of tragic “leper king.” Imagine, a beloved character reduced to a withered husk, living in the desolate Hossberg Wetlands! You’d think they’d be burdened enough after the Blight.

Liam: Whoa, that’s dark! I can understand why people are reacting so strongly. It’s definitely a departure from the tone of the games, isn’t it? What kind of reaction has it gotten?

Sophia: It’s all over the place! Some fans think it’s incredibly creative and testament to BioWare’s commitment to complex narratives, even ones that explore darker themes.They’re raving about how it reimagines what they thought they knew about this character and the world of Thedas.

Liam: Makes sense. BioWare is known for its moral complexities after all. They don’t shy away from the harsh realities OF their world.

Sophia: Yeah, but others are finding it a bit too jarring. They’re concerned it might have been too grim for Veilguard’s overall feel. one commenter even said it felt “kinda morbid,” but admitted it was undeniably engaging.

Liam: It’s engaging that bioware was willing to go down that path, even if they ultimately decided against it. It shows they’re constantly pushing boundaries and exploring new ideas.

Sophia: Absolutely! And it really makes you wonder about what could have been.What tragic event befell this character? Did they contract some horrible disease during the Blight, or were they cursed? What kind of impact would they have had on the story?

Liam: It definitely sparks the creativity! It’s a testament to BioWare’s storytelling that a scrapped concept can generate so much discussion and intrigue.