Hostility between mages and templars is an ongoing issue explored in theDragon Ageseries, and this tension comes to a head inDragon Age: Inquisitionwhen you are forced to publicly choose a side. As always with decision-making inDragon Age, you’ll need to carefully weigh the pros and cons of your choices and determine which route provides the ideal gameplay experience for you.
Note:You will unlock both Dorian and Cole as companions no matter which side you pick. Only the order of appearance and their manners of introduction will be changed.
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In Hushed Whispers: Siding with Mages
If you choose toconscript the magesinto the Inquisition, your companions will have the following reactions:
If you choose toally with the mages, your companions will have the following reactions:
Champions of the Just: Siding with Templars
If you choose todisband the templars, your companions will have the following reactions:
If you choose toally with the templars, your companions will have the following reactions:
Playing Both Sides
In the end, the “mage or templar” decision only alters what type of questline you experience, sochoose whichever group you’re most interested in. You’ll meet unique characters and uncover secrets about either the mages or the templars, so your decision will likely be rooted in either yours or your Inquisitor’s personal attitude towards the two factions.
Alternatively, you can always create a separate save file to experience both quests and compare them directly, giving you a broader view ofDragon Age: Inquisition’s full story.
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