the shadow dragons are the funniest faction in veilguard tbh they’re an underground abolitionist revolutionary sect and also the best queer support group in northern thedas, one of their members is bascially tevinter batman, they’re single-handedly responsible for the choice of tevinter’s next archon, their secret hideout is hidden by a singular magic glyph, they don’t even use dragons in their insignia-
veilguard is finally here yall!!!!! and now a set of character building questions for rook, because i wanna know all about them! there will be more question lists as I play the game, but those will be marked with spoilers and under a readmore for the next sixty days
1. How old is Rook?
2. How did Rook get the nickname? What do they think of it?
3. What was Rook’s life before their faction?
4. Which faction did they join, and why? How long has it been?
5. What was life like for Rook before joining the Veilguard?
6. What was the reason that brought Rook to Minrathous?
7. Why does Rook agree to join the Veilguard?
8. What makes Rook a good leader?
9. What is Rook like on the battlefield?
10. Does Rook know their history? Do they know of the HoF, Hawke, the Inquisitor?
11. Does Rook keep up with current events? (How aware of the situation are they at the start of the game?)
12. Does Rook have any family? Do they keep in touch?
13. Did Rook bring any trinkets/sentimental items to The Lighthouse?
14. What does Rook see when they look in the mirror?
15. What’s the first thing people notice when Rook enters a room?
16. Got any tattoos? What’s the story behind them?
17. How’d Rook get those scars?
18. Their fondest childhood memory:
19. What is Rook’s love language? What love languages do they respond best to?
20. What’s it like to see them smile? Their laugh?
21. What does Rook’s voice sound like? One of the voice options available, or do they have a different accent/voicecast?
22. Most embarrassing memory as a teenager:
23. What does Rook wear in the off hours? Do they like dressing up?
24. Does Rook have any nightly rituals before bed?
25. How does Rook like to spend their free time?
26. Rook is in charge of the grocery list. What’s on it?
27. When was the last time they cried?
28. Does Rook have any pets/animal companions?
29. Any vices?
30. What is Rook’s class? Did they choose it?
31. What specialization does Rook pursue? What called them to it?
32. How would a desire demon tempt Rook?
33. What do fear demons look like to Rook?
34. How does Rook begin their day?
35. Ultimate comfort food meal:
36. What would Rook say are their flaws?
37. Does Rook ascribe to a faith?
38. Did Rook have any relationships before Veilguard?
39. What is their room at The Lighthouse like?
40. Describe Rook’s bed:
41. What’s on their nightstand?
42. Something Rook regrets:
43. Is Rook the type to gossip?
44. What is Rook really good at?
45. Who was Rook’s closest friend before joining the Veilguard?
46. What does it take to earn Rook’s trust?
47. What’s Rook’s temper like?
48. A color, flower, animal, and weather to describe Rook:
49. What will always make them laugh?
50. Are they a mystery, or an open book?
+1 What does Rook smell like?
Okay- just got to ending of one of Shadow Dragons plot threads and I gotta say- I love those characters, but Dorian- an Altus mage in Tevinter arguing with Maevaris, another Altus mage from what I know in front of Altus Mage Shadow Dragon boss the Viper about how best to fix the Tevinter Empire and it's either to use the information to inspire people (didn't work) or to install Dorian as Archon (I love u Dorian I really really do but there is no world in which you being involved in governing a country does go smoothly). And meanwhile my Qunari Soporati-raised Rook is standing there like "...I feel like dealing with this discussion is above my paygrade"
I am living for how awkward my Rook is while flirting with Lace Harding, this is exactly the kinda dynamic I wanted for them.
They are great and competent in action but put them in casual setting with that one girl they had a crush on for a while and they can only go "...Your hair is so pretty..."
They are so cute I love them
This romance is every bit as cute as I hoped for. I find Lace's reaction to when Rook flirts with her (or at least tries to) very endearing. It really gives vibes of two people who were sort of crushing on each other for a while now but never found time to address it properly and well, all of the world is going to shit now, might as well go for it.
I think that my Rook should be able to romance both Harding and Taash actually. As a treat.
I am living for how awkward my Rook is while flirting with Lace Harding, this is exactly the kinda dynamic I wanted for them.
They are great and competent in action but put them in casual setting with that one girl they had a crush on for a while and they can only go "...Your hair is so pretty..."
They are so cute I love them
Saarash Mercar, in all their rouge glory.
Can't wait to make Rook be thematival narrative foil to my Inquisitor. Oh the potential of someone who willing takes on so much responsibility and wants to feel the weight of the world on their shoulders vs someone who has been thrown into position by chance, fought against it for as long as they could and felt that responsibility and power crush them.
Osian, my boy, all of your anxiety you worked so hard on is going to come crashing back down once you have conversation with the new weirdo Varric found and they don't have anything in common with u.
