Dragon Age: Origins - Transcripts

Working through transcribing dialogues from Dragon Age Origins for those unwilling, or unable to fight with the DA toolkit or replaying conversations a kajillion times. I'm aware that other parties have started similar endeavors but they seem to have been abandoned or updated infrequently. So, here is my attempt. Concept barrows heavily from the formatting of Dragon Age Transcripts. All transcribed dialogue belongs to Bioware. These transcripts are intended as a fair use reference for critical analysis and fanfic authors. This project is a labor of love from which I receive no financial gain.

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Dragon Age Origins- Transcripts: Contents

Main Quest

Duncan's Introduction

Origins

Dalish Elf

Introduction

Outside The Ruins

Inside the Ruins- With Tamlen

Finding the Statue in the ruins

The Mirror Room with Tamlen

At Camp-- on waking up after the ruins

At Camp-- Conversation with keeper Marethari

At Camp-- on interacting with Fenarel

At Camp-- on interacting with Hahren Paival

At Camp-- The Halla Pen

At Camp-- Master Ilen

At Camp-- Junar

At Camp-- Pol

At Camp-- Ashalle

At Camp-- Merrill

In Forest-- Merrill

In Forest- On finding camp fire

In Forest- after fighting darkspawn

In Ruins- Merrill

In Ruins- Mirror Room-- Duncan

At Camp- On returning from Ruins with Duncan- Keeper Marethari

At Camp- Returning to Duncan

Dwarf Commoner

Introduction

Players Home- Beraht

Players Home- Rica

Players home- Mother

Slums- Leske

Slums- Goilinar

Commons- Kasch

Commons- Ademaro

Commons Olinda

Tapsters- Bartender

Tapsters- Oskias

Behrat's Shop- Behrat

Behrat's Shop- Jarvia

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I am finishing up formatting for some of Brosca's dialogue and will be starting in on Aeducan's dialogue next.

I'll be bouncing back and forth with formatting posts while I pull out dialogues from the other origins before moving on to the main quests.

Stay tuned for polls to decide which origin is next :)

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Dwarf Commoner- Origins- Player Home with Rica

Immediately after Behrat leaves.

Rica: I'm sorry you had to see that. Dialogue Options:

Beraht expects too much from you. [go to 9]

You don't have to hide anything from me, Rica. [go to 1]

I've seen it before, and I'll see it again. [go to 2]

I can't stand the way he treats us! [go to 3]

1: PC: You don't have to hide anything from me, Rica. Rica: I've always tried, though. At least I've kept you from buying your future with what's between your legs. [If PC female] OR Rica: I know. You've always been a good brother, always tried to protect me. [IF PC male] Continues: Rica: sighs I should have told you [Go to 4]

2: PC: I've seen it before, and I'll see it again Rica: And I feel like every time you do, it kills something in you. You were such a loving child; I hate what this place made you into. That's why I didn't tell you. [Go to 4]

3: PC: I can't stand the way he treats us! Rica: Just be careful about showing him. You've been lucky so far; he thinks it's funny when you and Leske get vulgar. Some of the nobles I've met, they'd as soon have your head for speaking your mind. That's why I didn't tell you. [Go to 4]

4: Scene Continues: Rica: Beraht's been warning me ever since two of his other girls found patrons at Lord Harrowmont's reception. They've been getting gifts already. Lord Rousten gave Elsye a surface-silk gown and she's not even pregnant. Beraht's getting impatient. 4a Dialogue Options:

Beraht expects too much from you. [go to 9]

Isn't the work I do for Beraht enough? [go to 5]

I just wish we didn't have to kiss up to that cave tick. (Conditional. If PC hasn’t asked about working) [go to 6]

I want you to stop working for him. [go to 7]

5: PC: Isn't the work I do for Beraht enough? Rica: You've worked hard to keep him from throwing us out. I can only imagine the horrible things he's made you do. But… there are a lot of desperate dwarves in Orzammar. He could buy any one of them to run messages and knock skulls. [Back to 4a]

6: PC: I just wish we didn't have to kiss up to that cave tick [go to 8]

7: PC: I want you to stop working for him. Rica: I wish I could. Just go and walk the Deep Roads until we find a magical crystal kingdom and live happily until the Stone's embrace. But it's not happening. [go to 8]

8: Scene Continues: Rica: You know the other options. Cleaning middens… begging… going to the surface. No, unless you find a way to save us all from darkspawn and become a Paragon, we're pretty much on Beraht's leash for life. 8a: Dialogue Options

Beraht expects too much from you. [go to 9]

I don't know why I can't join the army and fight darkspawn. [go to 13]

Someone like me could never actually be a Paragon. [go to 17]

It's not fair that Beraht gets to push us around. [go to 23]

I need to get going before Beraht comes back. Goodbye. [go to 24]

You’re Right [go to 32] OR

I need to get going before Beraht comes back. Goodbye. [go to 31]

9: PC: Beraht expects too much from you. Rica: You know how desperate the nobles are for more children. They can barely field enough soldiers to hold the walls against the darkspawn. If I could… give one of them a son, the whole house would celebrate. And we'd all be raised up to noble caste to join the family. Sighs It's what Beraht's betting on. That's why he paid for my clothes, my voice lessons. He wants to share the reward. Dialogue Options:

Did you say there was a noble who was interested? [go to 10] OR [Back to 4a]

10: PC: Did you say there was a noble who was interested? Rica: Yes. That is, I hope. He certainly seems… charming. He treats me like a real lady, not just someone to tumble and forget. Dialogue Options:

Who is he? [go to 11]

Ew. I don't want to think about my sister… doing that. [go to 12]

I need to get going before Beraht comes back. Goodbye. [go to 31]

11: PC: Who is he? Rica: I-I don't want to say… in case I'm wrong. It just seems too mad to think of one of the most important men in Orzammar with… someone like me. Anyway, time is rusting, and I need to get dressed. These fashions will be the death of me--a hundred buttons on each sleeve! sighs And Leske’s probably outside waiting for you. [Back to 4a]

12: PC: Ew. I don't want to think about my sister… doing that. [If PC is female] Rica: It's not entirely unpleasant. But I hope you only find that out with someone you truly love. [If PC is male]Rica: Fine. How about I keep the details to myself, and you don't tell me why you come home covered in blood every night? [Back to 4a]

13: PC: I don't know why I can't join the army and fight darkspawn. Rica: It's sheer folly, one more way the nobles protect their status. They say casteless soldiers are more danger to each other than to darkspawn… that it's an insult to the smith to let us touch a fine-made weapon. Truly, they just don't wish to insult the Warrior Caste by showing that given the same opportunities, we could lead an army just as well. Dialogue Options:

But haven't the darkspawn almost overrun the current troops? [Go to 14]

They know we'd turn our weapons on them, if we had any. [go to 17]

They'd rather we all be killed than admit they're wrong. [go to 18]

I need to get going before Beraht comes back. Goodbye. [go to 31]

14: PC: But haven't the darkspawn almost overrun the current troops? Rica: Every year, more of the beasts come up from the Deep Roads. I've heard they've even been harrying the surface. 14a: Dialogue Options:

Is anyone doing anything about it? [go to 15]

The darkspawn are not likely to touch us here. [go to 16]

I need to get going before Beraht comes back. Goodbye. [go to 31]

15: PC: Is anyone doing anything about it? Rica: Aye. They would even turn to humans for aid before us, it seems. There's been talk of an alliance against the darkspawn, even that the Grey Wardens have stepped up. [go to 20]

16: PC: The darkspawn are not likely to touch us here. Rica: Perhaps. Though the thought of falling to cutthroats or dying of plague is hardly more comforting. [Go to 20]

17: PC: They know we'd turn our weapons on them, if we had any. [Go to 19]

18: PC: They'd rather we all be killed than admit they're wrong. [go to 19]

19: Scene Continues: Rica: I have little love for the nobles, but they know--more than we ever will--what the darkspawn have taken from our kind. Every noble I've met has had a brother or a nephew killed in the Deep Roads. Yet they let their arrogance blind them to the fact that we could help defend the city against the darkspawn. [Back to 14a]

20: Scene Continues: Rica: But we don't have time for this now. Leske must be waiting, and Beraht won't like it if I'm late for my appointment. [Back to 8a]

21: PC: Someone like me could never actually be a Paragon. Rica: It wouldn't be the first time. Gherlon the Blood-Risen was born casteless, you know, before he went to the surface. And he came back and won the throne! Many Paragons have humble origins. All that matters is that the Assembly recognizes their achievements. And once they get that vote, they found their own house, and are as noble as if the ancestors themselves had made it so. Dialogue Options:

Imagine, founding our own house… [go to 22]

That would certainly surprise Mother. [go to 23]

Keep dreaming, Rica. [go to 24]

22: PC: Imagine, founding our own house… Rica: So, what are you standing around here for? Go do something great! Dialogue Options:

I don't know why I can't join the army and fight darkspawn. [go to 13]

That would certainly surprise Mother. [go to 23]

Maybe I will at that. [go to 25]

23: PC: That would certainly surprise Mother. Rica: Oh, don't pay attention to her. She's just a bitter old drunk. She also said you'd never learn to walk or stop dumping in the bed. Make something of yourself just to spite her. Dialogue Options:

Beraht expects too much from you. [go to 9]

It's not fair that Beraht gets to push us around. [go to 23]

I don't know why I can't join the army and fight darkspawn. [go to 13]

Maybe I will at that. [go to 25]

24: PC: Keep dreaming, Rica: Rica: Until I’m dead, little [sister/brother]. [go to 26]

25: PC: Maybe I will at that. Rica: Maybe you will. [go to 26]

26: Scene Continues: Rica: But until then, we can only serve as Beraht demands, and he won't like it if either of us is late. Dialogue Options:

It's not fair that Beraht gets to push us around. [go to 27]

Beraht expects too much from you. [go to 9]

You’re right. Goodbye. [go to 32]

27: PC: it's not fair that Beraht gets to push us around. Rica: Money gives him power. He's got family on the surface, which means he can smuggle up lyrium and smith crafts, and bring down silks, wines, and furs. And he played it smart. When he started expanding, he made sure it was only the casteless he shook down for protection, so the guardsmen didn't care. 27a: Dialogue Options:

Beraht expects too much from you. [go to 9]

Can Beraht really follow through on his threats? [Go to 28]

So why does Beraht care about hustling you to some noble? [Go to 29]

And now he has everything a dwarf could want. [go to 30]

I don't know why I can't join the army and fight darkspawn. [go to 13]

Someone like me could never actually be a Paragon. [go to 17]

I need to get going before Beraht comes back. Goodbye. [go to 31]

28: PC: Can Beraht really follow through on his threats? Rica: Don't underestimate him. Beraht has thugs who'd kill their own mothers just to work for him. [Back to 27a]

29: PC: So why does Beraht care about hustling you to some noble? Rica: As far as the nobles are concerned, he still stinks of Dust Town. He's got money now, but you can't buy caste, you know? No noble woman would risk a dalliance with him. His only chance to join a noble family is to claim kinship with a concubine who bears a noble's son. sigh And that's what he wants more than anything. Don't you? Imagine what it would be like not to have people look at us like we're sewer sludge, to think our lives are worth something… [Back to 27a]

30: PC: And now he has everything a dwarf could want. Rica: I hope there's more you want in life than to be some copper-plated crime lord. You've still got the chance to get out of here. Dream big. Be a Paragon! Don't stop at becoming another Beraht. [Back to 27a]

31 : PC I need to get going before Beraht comes back. Goodbye. Rica: Stay out of trouble. I'll see you tonight. [End Dialogue]

32: PC You’re right. Goodbye Rica: Stay out of trouble. I'll see you tonight. [End Dialogue]

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IF PC interacts with Rica after initial dialogue. Options are not repeatable.

Rica: What is it? I’m kind of in a hurry… 032a: Dialogue Options

Mother seems worse today. (Conditional, if PC talked to mother) [go to 33]

Have you heard anything else about darkspawn recently? [go to 39]

Have you had much competition lately in attracting nobles? [go to 44]

What else should I know about Beraht? [go to 49]

Sorry. I didn't mean to bother you. Goodbye. [go to 54] Or

Actually, I should get going now. [go to 55]

33: PC: Mother seems worse today Rica: She comes and goes. I think the moss-wine's finally rotted her brains. Dialogue Options:

Do you ever remember her being different? [go to 34]

Her brain's been pickled my whole life. [go to 35]

Watch out for her. I don't want her to hurt herself. [go to 39]

Sorry. I didn't mean to bother you. Goodbye. [go to 54]

34: PC: Do you ever remember her being different? Rica: When your father was still here. You were a baby, and I remember they used to talk about what it would be like if they could bind a marriage. [go to 36]

35: PC: Her brain's been pickled my whole life. Rica: I think you were still in spit-rags when your father left. Before that, she was happy. [go to 36]

36: Scene Continues: Rica: Mother used to smile, then. She used to wear a necklace he made her of polished slate. Dialogue Options:

Why did he leave? She never talks about it. [go to 37]

And now she sleeps every night in a pool of her own vomit. [go to 38]

Sorry. I didn't mean to bother you. Goodbye. [go to 54]

37: PC Why did he leave? She never talks about it. Rica: I think he went to the surface. I remember them fighting about it. He wanted to try his luck among the humans. She didn't want to risk it. The next day, he moved out, and the wine moved in. But this is too bleak to talk about now. Can't you think of anything else? [Back to 032a]

38: PC And now she sleeps every night in a pool of her own vomit. Rica: And you wonder why I keep telling you to find a way out of this gutter? So get moving, unless you know how to do a double-cross lace on the back of this thing. [Back to 032a]

39: PC Watch out for her. I don't want her to hurt herself. Rica: You can't protect someone from herself, little sister. OR Rica: She's hurting no matter what we do, brother. Rica Continues: Rica: And you wonder why I keep telling you to find a way out of this gutter? So get moving, unless you know how to do a double-cross lace on the back of this thing. [Back to 032a]

40: PC: Have you heard anything else about darkspawn recently? Rica: The soldiers who guard the Deep Roads bring mixed tales. Attacks on Orzammar have died down, but the breeding sites are bigger than ever. The shapers say it follows an historical pattern: When the darkspawn pull back, it's usually to mount an assault on the surface. 40a: Dialogue Options:

I've never seen a darkspawn. What do they look like? [go to 41]

How far do the Deep Roads extend? [go to 42]

Let's talk about something a little closer to home. [Go to 43]

Actually, I should get going now. [go to 55]

41: PC I've never seen a darkspawn. What do they look like? Rica: Like… a dwarf who was chewed and swallowed by some great beast and spat into a pool of acid. I saw the corpse of one Prince Trian slew, and I couldn't sleep for days. [Back to 40a]

42: PC: How far do the Deep Roads extend? Rica: The nobles say they once covered the entire empire. But it's been a long time since they were anything but a buffer zone against the darkspawn. [Back to 40a]

43: Let's talk about something a little closer to home. Rica: Whatever you like, as long as we finish in the time it takes me to fasten this sleeve. [Back to 032a]

44: PC Have you had much competition lately in attracting nobles? Rica: Well, there are enough of us now that they have a name for us. They call us noble-hunters. It's not like we're stalking them for food! If they didn't want what we're offering, believe me, there'd be nobody doing it. 44a: Dialogue Options:

I don't understand what Beraht wants you to do. [go to 45]

Why do the nobles want children so badly? [go to 46]

Why would a noble raise our family up if you have his kid? [go to 47]

Ick. That's enough about you and getting pregnant. [go to 48]

Sorry. I didn't mean to bother you. Goodbye. [go to 54]

45: I don't understand what Beraht wants you to do. Rica: A lord's son wants a girl he can show off, so Beraht gets us fine clothes, makes certain we know the right songs, the latest gossip. If we get some… attention… and bear a son, we'll be raised up to noble caste. And if I claim Beraht as an uncle, he joins the clan, too. [Back to 44a]

46: Why do the nobles want children so badly? Rica: There are few enough of us even without the darkspawn. With the boys lost every year in the Deep Roads, Orzammar will only keep shrinking. The noble lords all need to provide new sword arms for their house. And their wives can't do it alone. [Back to 44a]

47: PC: Why would a noble raise our family up if you have his kid? Rica: After they tell everyone the ancestors cursed us because we're casteless, no noble wants that said of his son's mother. If I give birth to a noble's son, I'd become his concubine, an official member of his house as long as the child lives. My family comes with me to ensure I keep no ties to Dust Town. [Back to 44a]

48: PC: Ick. That's enough about you and getting pregnant. Rica: If you want to talk about something less… icky… you'll have to think of it yourself. [Back to 032a]

49: PC: What else should I know about Beraht? Rica: Well, you've seen more of his bad side than I have. Beraht likes to call himself a provider. He says he has the contacts to get almost everything into or out of Orzammar. 49a Dialogue Options:

If he's so successful, why is he hustling you to some noble? [go to 50]

Why do the guardsmen let Beraht get away with so much? [go to 52]

I don't want to work for Beraht anymore. [go to 53]

Sorry. I didn't mean to bother you. Goodbye. [go to 54]

50: PC: If he's so successful, why is he hustling you to some noble? Rica: It's a big risk, gambling that a girl will get pregnant with a son. But it's the only way into the nobility. The only thing in Orzammar Beraht wants is the one thing he can't buy. Dialogue Options:

This is leaving a bad taste in my mouth. [go to 51] OR [Back to 49a]

51: PC: This is leaving a bad taste in my mouth. Rica: Then will you let me finished getting dressed, or are you determined to talk right through my appointment? [back to 032a]

52: PC: Why do the guardsmen let Beraht get away with so much? Rica: He's been careful. He arms his men with cast-offs, nothing that would insult the Warrior Caste. And he feeds the guardsmen's vices: gambling, women, fresh figs from the surface--whatever they want. Dialogue Options:

This is leaving a bad taste in my mouth. [go to 51] OR [Back to 49a]

53: PC: I don't want to work for Beraht anymore. Rica: I hate what he makes you do. Believe me, I did not intend for my little sister to become a thug. [If PC female] OR Rica: I can't stand what he makes you do. I never thought my little brother would keep us fed by beating old men for their debts. [If PC male]

Rica Continues: But there are no other choices. Mother can't work, and there's not enough coin to be made sweeping streets to live even in this pit. You'll have to do what he asks, and just… hope it's nothing unforgivable. Some day, one of us will find a better way. Dialogue Options:

This is leaving a bad taste in my mouth. [go to 51] OR [Back to 49a]

54: PC Sorry. I didn't mean to bother you. Goodbye. Rica: (If Leske is in party) Get Leske out of here before he starts drooling, then. I'm still half-dressed!

OR Rica: Off with you, then. Leske's probably waiting outside. [End Dialogue]

55: PC: Actually, I should get going. Rica: (If Leske is in party) Get Leske out of here before he starts drooling, then. I'm still half-dressed!

OR Rica: Off with you, then. Leske's probably waiting outside. [End Dialogue]

If PC interacts with Rica and Leske is in the party: Rica: Back again? Don’t you have some work to— Oh… Hi leske. Leske: Hel-LO, pretty lady. Dialogue Options: -Have you ever met a surface named Oskias? [go to 56] OR [Back to 032a]

56: PC: Have you ever met a surface named Oskias? Rica: I don't think so. Beraht doesn't like us spending time with anyone from the surface. It's bad luck if you're trying to get pregnant. Too much air, too far from the Stone. The baby wont take. You could try Tapsters, though. Beraht never lets us go there because too many traders come in. Dialogue Options: Thanks. I'll go and check that out now. [go to 57] OR [Back to 032a]

57: PC Thanks. I'll go and check that out now. Rica: Just… don't tell me what Beraht wants you to do to the poor sot. Atrast tunsha, Leske. Leske: We, uh, don't have to go so soon, you know. We could stay, maybe braid your hair, or— Rica: Atrast tunsha, Leske. [End Dialogue]

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Dwarf Commoner-Origins- Players home with Beraht

Beraht: I can't keep gambling on you forever, precious. You got a sweet look, something to light a man on fire. But you got to make it count.

Rica: [if pc is female] Please, Beraht. I don't want to do this in front of my sister — OR [if pc is male] Please, Please, Beraht. Can we not do this in front of my brother—

Beraht: Why not? [She/he] knows the slope of the land, don't you, [girl/boy]?

Dialogue Options:

He's right. Whatever it takes to get out of this cesspool. [go to 5]

Didn't I tell you not to talk that way to my sister? [go to 1]

We owe you everything, Beraht. We won't let you down. [go to 2]

Don't worry. She'll find a man or she'll answer to me. [go to 3]

1: PC: Didn't I tell you not to talk that way to my sister? Beraht: You've told me a lot of things, not one of which meant more than a fart in the middens. [go to 4]

2: PC: We owe you everything, Beraht. We won't let you down. Beraht: Right. That's sweet. [go to 4]

3: PC: Don't worry. She'll find a man or she'll answer to me. Beraht: She'd better, or everything I lose comes out of your hide. [go to 4]

4: Scene Continues: Beraht: Before me, your sister was just another duster. Now check her out! Braids down to here, gold-capped teeth. She can recite elf-poetry and play the string-harp. Every man's dream! All she's gotta do is find a lord, squeeze out some kid who looks like him, and we're all living the easy life in the Diamond Quarter.

Rica: Please don't get involved. You know that never goes well.

Dialogue Options:

He's right. Whatever it takes to get out of this cesspool. [go to 5]

I don't like to see him treating you that way. [go to 6]

How much more does he think you can do? [go to 7]

5: PC: He's right. Whatever it takes to get out of this cesspool. Beraht: [If PC female] Listen to the kid. She knows the deal you made. She keeps her head down and does whatever jobs I don't want to dirty my fists with. OR [If PC Male] Listen to the kid. He knows the deal you made. He lays low and does whatever jobs I don't want to risk anyone valuable on. [go to 8]

6: PC: I don't like to see him treating you that way. Beraht: I'll treat her however I like, as long as you both eat off my plate. You keep your head down and say, "Aye" to any job I decide is low enough for scum like you. [go to 8]

7: PC: How much more does he think you can do? Bertaht: She can do whatever I tell her, even if that means walking into the king's own palace naked. You keep your head down and say, "Aye" to any job I decide is low enough for scum like you. [go to 8]

8: Scene Continues: Beraht: In return, I put out coin so you can doll yourself up and get a bellyful of some nobleman's brat. Then you both go free. And I get to join the family and be called, "my lord," for the rest of the little prince's life.

Dialogue Options:

So what are you doing here? [go to 9]

And her son'll call you uncle and come visit on name-days? [go to 10]

We've kept our part of the deal. [go to 11]

9: PC: So what are you doing here? Beraht: Checking on my investments. And right now, they don't bear much gold. [go to 12]

10: PC: And her son'll call you uncle and come visit on name-days? Beraht: That's what everyone likes--a casteless with a big mouth. But I didn't come for the joy of your company. I've been looking at my investments, and this one hasn't borne much gold. [go to 12]

11: PC: We've kept our part of the deal. Beraht: Well, unless I start seeing results, we're going to renegotiate. [go to 12]

12: Scene Continues: Beraht: I'm giving you another week, precious. If you haven't found a patron, you're back to sweeping streets. Rica: But… I have. I've met someone… That is, I didn't want to promise, but he seemed interested.

Dialogue Options:

So get off her back and tell me my job for today. [go to 19]

See, she's found someone. I told you we'd deliver. [go to 13]

Watch yourself, Beraht. We may not need you pretty soon. [go to 14]

13: PC : See, she's found someone. I told you we'd deliver. Rica: It's nothing definite, but he… he said he wanted to see me again. Beraht: Excuse me if I don't start knitting booties. Until I do, you're the one who's going to keep paying her debts with your service to the carta. [go to 15]

14: PC: Watch yourself, Beraht. We may not need you pretty soon. Beraht: Everyone needs me. Because everyone has things they want and my carta, we're the ones who provide. [If PC female] Until you can do that, you're nothing but some whore's little sister. So shut up and do as you're told. OR [IF PC male] Until you can do that, you're nothing but my errand-boy. So shut up, and do as you're told. [go to 15]

15: Scene Continues Dialogue Options:

What do you need me to do? [go to 16]

You have some more… errands for me to run? [go to 17]

You want me to beat someone up for you? [go to 18]

16: PC: What do you need me to do? [go to 19]

17: PC: You have some more… errands for me to run? Beraht: A few. Do a good job, and you might work your way up to footpad one of these days. [go to 19]

18: PC: You want me to beat someone up for you? Beraht: Good guess. [go to 19]

19: Scene Continues: Beraht: Your buddy Leske's waiting outside. He knows what I'll need from you today. Don't even think about bungling this job. Your whole family's on loose sand with me right now. And I know you don't have anywhere else to turn. [End Dialogue]

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Dwarf Commoner- Origins- Intro

(voice over, Duncan): Deep beneath the Frostback Mountains sits Orzammar, largest and proudest of the two remaining dwarven cities.

A male and female dwarf sit next to a large fire pit. The camera pans left showing several dwarves as they interact in a common area. Barely visible is the stone ceiling above the strong stone buildings.

(voice over, Duncan):Once the seat of an underground empire, Orzammar now stands alone, cut off from the world by the darkspawn, still clinging to the memory of its former glory.

Magma pours down a shoot illuminating the nearby architecture in a yellow light.

(voice over, Duncan):Below the vast statues and gilded halls where the noble families play at politics, the lower castes live in their shadows, scurrying to serve like their ancestors before them.

The scene changes. Smaller buildings crumble and the dwarves are dressed poorly. Several dwarves sit on the fringes of the streets— hands cupped— they beg for the means to survive.

(voice over, Duncan):Below that… is you. You are casteless, the dirty secret staining Orzammar's perfect society, forced, along with your sister, to sell your services to the crime lord, Beraht.

Many of the dwarves have a tattoo visible on their face. The mark of a casteless dwarf. Beraht swaggers down the poor district streets.

(voice over, Duncan): To the rest of Orzammar, you are proof that the casteless deserve their fate; but you know you do what you have to--the same as everyone--just to survive.

The Scene fades to black. Next scene opens with Behrat’s dialogue with the PC.

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Alright friends, Mahariel's dialogue is done and Brosca's will be posting soon.

I'm on my way back from a holiday and then I'll start in on Aeducan's. I'll try to get back up to posting twice a day soon.

Dar'eth Shiral my friends.

<3

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Dalish Elf- Origins- In camp, returning to Duncan

Duncan: Your keeper and I have spoken, and we've come to an arrangement that concerns you. My order is in need of help. You are in need of a cure. When I leave, I hope you will join me. You would make an excellent Grey Warden. Dialogue Options:

What does this have to do with my cure? [go to 1]

Me? A Grey Warden? This is madness! [go to 2]

I would be honored, but how did this come about?[go to 3]

I can't just leave my clan. [go to 4]

Am I to become a Grey Warden, Keeper? [go to 5]

1: PC: What does this have to do with my cure? Duncan: Everything, I'm afraid. [go to 6]

2: PC: Me? A Grey Warden? This is madness! Keeper Marethari: This is not madness, da'len. Your survival depends on it. [go to 6]

3: PC: I would be honored, but how did this come about? [go to 6]

4: PC: I can't just leave my clan. Keeper Marethari: And we would not send you away, but there is more at stake. [go to 6]

5: PC: Am I to become a Grey Warden, Keeper? Keeper Marethari: Yes, da'len. Your life depends on it.

6: Scene Continues: Duncan: The darkspawn taint courses through your veins. That you recovered at all is remarkable. But eventually, the taint will sicken and kill you, or worse. The Grey Wardens can prevent that, but it means joining us. Dialogue Options:

Can't you just give me the cure? [go to 7]

I will not join out of pity. [go to 8]

Will I be able to return to my clan? [go to 9]

You would do that? That is very generous. [go to 10]

Then I will join you. [go to 23]

7: PC: Can't you just give me the cure? Duncan: The cure is only found by joining the Grey Wardens. As sole protectors against the darkspawn, we're granted some… immunity to the taint. But this is not charity. We enlist only the worthy, and you have certainly proven yourself. Should you join, it's unlikely you'll ever be able to return here.

[got o 11a]

8: PC: I will not join out of pity. [go to 11]

9: Will I be able to return to my clan? Keeper Marethari: We do not know. But we could not watch you suffer. The Grey Warden offers you a way to survive. [go to 11]

10: PC: You would do that? That is very generous. [go to 11]

11: Scene Continues: Duncan: This is not simply charity on my part. I would not offer this if I did not think you had the makings of a Grey Warden. Let me be clear: You will likely never return here. We go to fight the darkspawn, a battle that will take us far from your clan. But we need you and others like you.

11a: Dialogue Options:

I am honored by your offer.

I would rather take my chances. No, I refuse to go.

Is the clan sending me away?

Why should we trust this human, Keeper?

This is… very sudden. [All choices go to 12]

12: Scene Continues Keeper Marethari: A great army of darkspawn gathers in the south. A new Blight threatens the land. We cannot outrun this storm. Long ago, the Dalish agreed to aid the Grey Wardens against a Blight, should that day arrive. We must honor that agreement. It breaks my heart to send you away. As it would to watch you die slowly from this sickness. This is your duty, and your salvation. Dialogue Options:

Then I accept this privilege, Duncan, if you'll have me. [go to 23]

If this is my duty, then I will go. [go to 23]

This is all I've ever known! This is my home! [go to 13]

Is this the only way? [go to 14]

13: PC: This is all I've ever known! This is my home! Duncan: A home that darkspawn may tear apart. This way, you can find a cure and protect your clan. Have courage.

[go to 15]

14: PC: Is this the only way? Keeper Marethari: Who knows what the future holds? Here our paths diverge. You may never find us again.

[go to 15]

15: Scene Continues: Keeper Marethari: I cannot express my sadness at sending one of our [daughters/sons] off into such danger, away from the clan that loves [her/him]. But if this is what the Creators intend for you, da'len, meet your destiny with your head held high. No matter where you go, you are Dalish. Never forget that. Dialogue Options:

Then I accept this privilege, Duncan, if you'll have me. [go to 23]

If this is my duty, then I will go. [go to 23]

Please, do not cast me away. [go to 16] [Sets Conscripted on PC]

I refuse to listen to this! No, I will not go! [go to 17][Sets Conscripted on PC]

16: PC: Please, do not cast me away. Keeper Marethari: I am sorry, da'len. [go to 18]

17: PC: I refuse to listen to this! No, I will not go! [go to 18]

18: Scene Continues: Duncan: Very well. You leave me no choice. I hereby invoke the Right of Conscription. Keeper Marethari: And I witness and acknowledge your invocation, Duncan of the Grey Wardens. Duncan: I am sorry this was not your choice, but the darkspawn threat is simply too great. Dialogue Options:

You cannot make me serve against my will. [go to 19]

This had better be worth it. [go to 20]

You'll pay for this, human! [go to 21]

Very well. I suppose I have no choice. [go to 22]

19: PC: You cannot make me serve against my will. Duncan: I will drag you kicking and screaming to Ostagar if I must. Would you rather die here, and sicken your own people? [go to 24]

20: PC: This had better be worth it Duncan: We all pay a price for what we must do, I'm afraid. [go to 24]

21: PC: You'll pay for this, human! Duncan: We all pay a price for what we must do, I'm afraid. [go to 24]

22: PC: Very well. I suppose I have no choice. Duncan: We all pay a price for what we must do, I'm afraid. [go to 24]

23: Scene Continues: Duncan: I welcome you to the order. It is rare to have a Dalish amongst us, but they have always served with distinction. [go to 24]

24: Scene Continues: Keeper Marethari: I know you'll do your clan proud, da'len. Take this ring. It is your heritage and will protect you against the darkness to come. Duncan: A valuable gift. So… are you ready to go?

Yes [go to 25]

Now? [go to 26]

I would like to stay for Tamlen's funeral. [go to 28]

Can I say goodbye to my clan, at least? [go to 29]

25: PC: Yes Duncan: Then say your farewells, and let us be off. We have much ground to cover. [go to 29]

26: PC: Now? Duncan: I have already waited longer than is wise. You can afford less delay than I can, and we have much ground to cover. But I won't deny you time to say your farewells. [go to 29]

27: PC: I would like to stay for Tamlen's funeral. Duncan: We have much ground to cover, but I cannot deny you that. Say your farewells… then we must be off. [go to 29]

28: PC: Can I say goodbye to my clan, at least? Duncan: Of course. Say your farewells, then let us be off. We have much ground to cover. [go to 29]

29: Scene Continues: Keeper Marethari: Come then, da'len. Before the Creators guide you from us, let your clan embrace you one last time.

Cut scene plays. The player keeper walks out of the Dalish camp clasping hands and shoulders with friends that they may never see again.

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Dalish Elf- Origins- On returning from the Ruins with Duncan the second time

Keeper Marethari: I'm relieved you have returned! And I did not expect to see you again so soon, Duncan. Duncan: I was not expecting to return so soon either, Keeper. Keeper Marethari: Dare I ask of Tamlen? What did you find of him? Dialogue Options:

Nothing. He's gone. [go to 1]

The Grey Warden says we will find nothing. [go to 2]

If he was alive, the darkspawn would've killed him. [go to 3]

1: PC: Nothing. He's gone. [go to 4]

2: PC: The Grey Warden says we will find nothing. [go to 4]

3: PC: If he was alive, the darkspawn would've killed him. Keeper Marethari: There… there were darkspawn in the cave? [go to 5]

4: Scene Continues: Keeper Marethari: I see. Merrill, what about the mirror? Did you bring anything back? Duncan: I can answer that, Keeper. I destroyed the mirror. Keeper Marethari: I intended to use it to find a cure for this mysterious illness. I trust you had good reasons for your actions? [go to 5]

5: Scene Continues: Duncan: There is much to discuss, Keeper. I have learned a great deal since I was last here. Keeper Marethari: Let us speak privately within my aravel then, Duncan. Merrill, warn the hunters. If darkspawn are about, I want the clan prepared. Merrill: Ma nuvenin, Keeper. Right away. Keeper Marethari: Da'len, allow me some time to speak with Duncan. Seek us out at my aravel later, and we can discuss your cure. Dialogue Options:

Very well, Keeper. [go to 7]

Why can't we discuss it now? [go to 6]

6: PC: Why can't we discuss it now? Duncan: Because I must talk to your keeper, first. It will not take long. [go to 8]

7: PC: Very well, Keeper. [go to 8]

8: Scene Continues: Keeper Marethari: Tell Hahren Paivel what has occurred. He now has the sad task of preparing a service for the dead. Follow me, Duncan. I am eager to hear what you have to say. [End Dialogue]

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Dalish Elf- Origins- In the Mirror Room with Duncan

Duncan: So you were the one fighting darkspawn. I thought I heard combat. You're the elf I found wandering the forest, aren't you? I'm surprised you have recovered. Dialogue Options:

So you're Duncan, the Grey Warden who saved me. (Conditional. Player selected “Duncan? Is that the one who brought me back?” in conversation with Keeper) [go to 7]

I don't know you, human. Nor do I owe you anything. [go to 1]

If you heard the fighting, why didn't you help? [go to 5 ]

1: PC: I don't know you, human. Nor do I owe you anything. Merrill: Even if you didn't owe this human your life, a Grey Warden deserves respect. Duncan: [He/She] owes me nothing. It was my duty to return an injured Dalish to your clan; your people have always been allies with the Grey Wardens. Dialogue Options:

An understanding human? How nice for you. (Sets hostile on PC) [go to 2]

Most humans I meet aren't worth talking to. (Sets hostile on PC) [go to 3]

I suppose I should at least thank you. [go to 4]

2: PC: An understanding human? How nice for you. [go to 6]

3: PC: Most humans I meet aren't worth talking to. Duncan: Then I should be thankful we are having this discussion. [go to 6]

4: PC: I suppose I should at least thank you. Duncan: You're quite welcome. Perhaps you'll do the same for me sometime. [go to 6]

5: PC: If you heard the fighting, why didn't you help? Duncan: I would have, had I not been battling them myself. Not all the kills here were yours, as you can see. [go to 6]

6: Scene Continues: Duncan: My name is Duncan, and it's a pleasure to finally meet you. The last time we spoke, you were barely conscious. [go to 8]

7: PC: So you're Duncan, the Grey Warden who saved me. Duncan: It's a pleasure to finally meet you. The last time we spoke, you were barely conscious. [go to 8]

8: Scene Continues: Merrill: Andaran atish'an, Duncan of the Grey Wardens. I am Merrill, the keeper's apprentice. [Go to 9 if Fenarel is not in party]

Fenarel [if in party]: And I am Fenarel. Did you… come here alone, human? Battling all those creatures? Duncan [if Fenarel is in party]: Yes. Though I must admit, you took a great deal of pressure off me. [go to 9]

9: Scene Continues: Duncan: Your keeper did not send you after me, did she? I told her I would be in no danger. Dialogue Options:

We're looking for our brother, Tamlen. [go to 11]

No, though we knew you'd be here. [go to 12]

We're not in the habit of rescuing humans. [go to 10]

10: PC: We're not in the habit of rescuing humans. Duncan: It's a good thing I don't return that feeling, wouldn't you say?

11: PC: We're looking for our brother Tamlen. [go to 13]

12: PC: No, though we knew you'd be here. [go to 13]

13: Scene Continues: Duncan: So you and your friend Tamlen both entered this cave? And you saw this mirror? Dialogue Options:

Yes, Tamlen touched the mirror and I blacked out. [go to 14]

You've found some trace of Tamlen? [go to 15]

Was that bear we saw a darkspawn? [go to 16]

You knew about the mirror? [go to 17]

14: PC: Yes, Tamlen touched the mirror and I blacked out. Duncan: I see. That's… unfortunate. [Go to 18]

15: PC: You've found some trace of Tamlen? Duncan: No, nor do I think I will. [Go to 18]

16: PC: Was that bear we saw a darkspawn? Duncan: Perhaps. The mirror draws darkspawn to it. [Go to 18]

17: PC: You knew about the mirror? Duncan: Not when I found you. I needed to get you to your people quickly. But I knew I would find something like this. [Go to 18]

18: Scene Continues: Duncan: The Grey Wardens have seen artifacts like this mirror before; it is Tevinter in origin, used for communication. Over time some of them simply… break. They become filled with the same taint as the darkspawn. Tamlen's touch must have released it… It's what made you sick--and Tamlen, too, I presume. Dialogue Options:

Can we fix it? [go to 19]

Then we should destroy it. [go to 20]

We need to take it to the keeper. [go to 21]

So it's true. I had the darkspawn plague. [go to 22]

19: PC: Can we fix it? Duncan: Unfortunately, no. It will taint all those who come near it, now. [go to 23]

20: PC: Then we should destroy it. Duncan: I agree. So long as the mirror exists, it is a threat to anyone nearby. [go to 23]

21: PC: We need to take it to the keeper. Duncan: The darkspawn are drawn to the mirror. Do you want to lead them to your clan? [go to 23]

22: PC: So it's true. I had the darkspawn plague. Duncan: You have it still. And it will infect others so long as this mirror exists. [go to 23]

23: Scene Continues: Merrill: I do not fear this sickness. The keeper knows how to cure it. Duncan: She may have weakened it, but she cannot cure it. Your recovery is only temporary. I can sense the sickness in you, and it is spreading. Look inside yourself and you will see. Dialogue Options:

I don't know if I believe you, human. [Go to 24]

Perhaps there is… something to what you say. [go to 25]

Then what should I do? [go to 26]

24: PC: I don't know if I believe you, human. Duncan: Confirm it with your keeper later, if you like. For now, we must deal with the mirror… It is a danger. [go to 27]

25: PC: Perhaps there is… something to what you say. Duncan: Confirm it with your keeper later, if you like. For now, we must deal with the mirror… It is a danger. [go to 27]

26: PC: Then what should I do? Duncan: First, we deal with the mirror. It is a pestilence and a threat. [go to 27]

27: Cut Scene Plays: Duncan smashes the mirror with his sword. The frame remains standing, but the glass is shattered. Duncan: It is done. 27a: Dialogue Options:

How dare you just destroy the mirror! (Conditional, only available if PC didn’t suggest breaking the mirror) [go to 28]

What about Tamlen? [go to 29]

Can we just leave the cave like this? Is it safe? [go to 32]

Why not just tell me what the cure is? [go to 33]

I agree. Let’s leave [go to 39]

28: PC: How dare you just destroy the mirror! Duncan: I would dare more than that to stop such a threat. [Back to 27a]

29: PC: What about Tamlen? Duncan: There is nothing we can do. Dialogue Options:

So he's dead, then? Are you sure?

I'm still alive. He could be too.

I'm not leaving until I find him! [All choices go to 30]

30: Scene Continues: Duncan: Let me be very clear: There is nothing you can do for him. He's been tainted for three days now, unaided. Through your keeper's healing arts and your own willpower, you did not die. But Tamlen has no chance. Trust me when I say that he is gone. Now, we should return. 30a: Dialogue Options

Won't there at least be a body? [go to 31]

Can we just leave the cave like this? Is it safe? [go to 32]

Why not just tell me what the cure is? [go to 33]

I'm not ready to give up the search just yet. [go to 34]

Very well. Let's go back to the camp. [go to 40]

31: PC: Won't there at least be a body? Duncan: The darkspawn would have taken it. Fenarel [if in party]: Why would they take his body? Not to… eat it, I hope… OR Merrill [if Fenarel is NOT in party]: Taken it where? What would they do with him? Duncan: Darkspawn are evil creatures, and it's best to leave it at that. I'm… sorry. [Back to 30a]

32: PC: Can we just leave the cave like this? Is it safe? Duncan: With the mirror destroyed, I doubt the darkspawn will return. Merrill: Can we return later and search through the ruins? We could learn from many things here besides the mirror. Duncan: The cave is not safe-- everything here was exposed to the mirror's taint. If your people must come here, they should cleanse it with fire. [Back to 27a]

33: PC: Why not just tell me what the cure is? Duncan: It's not that simple. I would tell you more, but I must first speak with your keeper. [Back to 27a]

34: PC: I'm not ready to give up the search just yet. Duncan: If you prefer, I can wait outside while you look around. But I assure you, he will not be here. I suggest, however, leaving sooner rather than later. You are sick, whether you feel it or not, and it does you no good to linger. Dialogue Options:

Then wait outside. I'll be out when I'm ready. [go to 35]

I just want to look around to make sure. [go to 36]

I apologize. I didn't mean to be rude. [go to 37]

I… suppose you're right. [go to 38]

35: PC: Then wait outside. I'll be out when I'm ready. Duncan: As you wish. I will see you back at camp. [End Dialogue, player remains in ruins to explore]

36: PC: I just want to look around to make sure. Duncan: As you wish. I will see you back at camp. [End Dialogue, player remains in ruins to explore]

37: PC: I apologize. I didn't mean to be rude Duncan: I care little for your manners, only that you attend to your health. Shall we go back? [Back to 30a]

38: PC: I… suppose you're right. Duncan: Thank you. Shall we head back, then? [Back to 30a]

39: PC: I agree. Let’s leave. Duncan: I sense no other darkspawn nearby, so it's safe. Lead on. [End Dialogue, scene jumps back to camp, Keeper starts new conversation]

40: PC: Very well. Let's go back to the camp. Duncan: I sense no other darkspawn nearby, so it's safe. Lead on. [End Dialogue, scene jumps back to camp, Keeper starts new conversation]

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Dalish Elf-Origins- In ruins with Merrill.

Merrill: So these are the ruins? Interesting. They're definitely of human origin. Yet elven artifacts are scattered amongst them. Nothing explains the monsters, though. But we must find Tamlen--or what's left of him. I can't imagine he's still alive with those creatures about. Dialogue Options:

Don't talk like that! You don't know. [go to 1]

You're probably right. [go to 2]

Maybe they took him hostage. [go to 3]

1: PC: Don't talk like that! You don't know. Merrill: You're right. We should explore farther before I go on about my fears. I'm sorry. [End Dialogue]

2: PC: You're probably right. Merrill: Still, even if he's here somewhere… we need to find his body. Let's just pray we're wrong. [End Dialogue]

3: PC: Maybe they took him hostage. Merrill: Maybe. Let's just hope he's here… somewhere. [End Dialogue]

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Dalish Elf- Origins- After fighting Darkspawn with Merrill

Merrill: What were those things? Were those darkspawn? Dialogue Options:

I don't know!

You're asking me?

That would make sense. [All choices go to 1]

1: Scene Continues Merrill : I've never seen anything like them! You can smell the evil on them. Where did they come from? Were they here before? Dialogue Options:

I think I would have noticed. [go to 2]

Maybe they followed the Grey Warden here. [go to 3]

Maybe the mirror has something to do with it. [go to 4]

2: PC: I think I would have noticed. Merrill: Let's move on and hope we don't meet any more of these monsters. [go to 5]

3: PC: Maybe they followed the Grey Warden here. Merrill: Or he followed them. But why would they come here? And why would he? Well, we'll find out soon enough. Let's hope we don't find any more of these monsters. [go to 5]

4: PC: Maybe the mirror has something to do with it. Merrill: What would darkspawn have to do with our people? The stories say Arlathan fell long before the darkspawn appeared. Well, we'll find out soon enough. Let's hope we don't find any more of these monsters. [go to 5]

5: Scene Continues: Merrill: Before we go, are you all right? Were you hurt during the fight? Dialogue Options:

I'm fine. Why do you ask?

Nothing I won't recover from.

Stop fussing over me. [All choices go to 6]

6: Scene Continues: Fenarel [If in party]: You… do look quite pale, now that Merrill's mentioned it. OR Merrill [If Fenarel is NOT in party]: It's just that you're… quite pale. You look a bit feverish, in fact. Dialogue Options:

I'm fine. [Go to 7]

What are you implying? [go to 8]

It's just the exertion. [go to 9]

7: PC: I'm fine. [Go to 10]

8: PC:What are you implying? Merrill: Nothing… forget I said anything. Let's go. [End Dialogue]

9: PC: It's just the exertion. [go to 10]

10: Scene Continues: Merrill: Well, I'll keep an eye on you. You've only just recovered from your illness. But let's not think of that now. We should move on. [End Dialogue]

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Dalish Elf-Origins. Forrest on finding Camp Fire with Merrill.

Merrill: I wonder whose camp this is. Do you remember it being here? Dialogue Options:

Maybe it belongs to the shemlen who found me. [go to 1]

No, this wasn't here. It's fresh. [go to 2]

It's abandoned, whomever it belonged to. [go to 3]

1: PC: Maybe it belongs to the shemlen who found me. Merrill: You're probably right. Didn't he say he was headed back to the cave? [go to 4]

2: PC: No, this wasn't here. It's fresh. Merrill: The Grey Warden said he was returning to the cave. Perhaps this is his camp. [go to 4]

3: PC: It's abandoned, whomever it belonged to. Merrill: The Grey Warden said he was returning to the cave. Perhaps this is his camp. [go to 4]

4: Scene Continues: Merrill: If so, he's not here now. And we've seen no sign of Tamlen. Maybe we should… Wait… Do you hear that? Dialogue Options:

What?

No forest creatures. It's too quiet. (Conditional, available if PC has skills in survival)

Spooked already? I don't hear anything. [All choices go to 5]

5: Scene Continues Merrill: Exactly. The forest is too… still. Something's in the air… something unnatural. Dialogue Options:

Tamlen said he felt the same thing in the cave. (Conditional, available if PC spoke to Tamlen about this) [go to 6]

Perhaps we'll see more walking corpses. [go to 7

Careful, I don't like this. [go to 8]

We should go back now. [go to 9]

6: PC: Tamlen said he felt the same thing in the cave. Merrill: And now it's affecting the forest? Maybe that mirror unleashed some kind of sickness. That would not be good. Fenarel: [if in party]: That’s an understatement. [go to 10]

7: PC: Perhaps we'll see more walking corpses. Merrill: Would they come outside the cave? That would… not be good. Fenarel: [if in party]: That’s an understatement. [go to 10]

8: PC: Careful, I don't like this. Merrill: It seems whatever you woke up inside that cave has… spread outside. [go to 10]

9: PC: We should go back now. Merrill: This is our only chance to look for Tamlen. If we leave now, he will be lost forever. [End Dialogue]

10: Scene Continues: Merrill: The sooner we find this cave, and Tamlen, the sooner we can leave. Take us there quickly. [End Dialogue]

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hey, all *checks notes* 7 of you. which origin should I start transcribing after I finish the Dwarf Commoner (Brosca)?

Human Noble (Cousland)

Mage (Amell/Surana)

City Elf (Tabris)

Dwarf Noble (Aeducan)

Voting ended onJun 29

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I wasn't expecting that outcome lol. I also find it hilarious that the one I'd planned on doing next got the least votes by a significant amount.

Alright, I'll be starting on Aeducan's origin dialogues next.

Cheers everyone!!

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hey, all *checks notes* 7 of you. which origin should I start transcribing after I finish the Dwarf Commoner (Brosca)?

Human Noble (Cousland)

Mage (Amell/Surana)

City Elf (Tabris)

Dwarf Noble (Aeducan)

Voting ended onJun 29

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Oh wow. There are WAY more than 7 of you now.

Hi!

2 hours left. Which origin am I transcribing next??

[dragonage-origins-transcripts]

Dalish Elf Origins- In the Forest with Merril

On interacting with Merril- Can interact repeatedly to go through all dialogue options.

Merrill: Yes? Dialogue Options:

What do you think happened to Tamlen? [Go to 1]

What do you know about the Grey Wardens? [go to 2]

What exactly are we looking for? (Conditional, must have entered cave again)

Never mind. [go to 4]

1: PC: What do you think happened to Tamlen? Merrill: I dread to think of it. If he is as sick as you were… Even if the worst has happened, we cannot leave his body unburied. [End Dialogue]

2: PC: What do you know about the Grey Wardens? Merrill: Not much. They're an old order that saved us from darkspawn in the past, but I thought they died out long ago. I'm told they deserve respect, though it was odd to see a shem in our camp for so long. [End Dialogue]

3: PC: What exactly are we looking for? Merrill: Tamlen… or whatever's left of him, so we can return him to the earth. The ruins are intriguing, but it feels like they've been… tainted by something. Let's just see what there is and get out of here. [End Dialogue]

4: PC: Never mind. [End Dialogue]

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hey, all *checks notes* 7 of you. which origin should I start transcribing after I finish the Dwarf Commoner (Brosca)?

Human Noble (Cousland)

Mage (Amell/Surana)

City Elf (Tabris)

Dwarf Noble (Aeducan)

Voting ended onJun 29

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I have about 3 conversations left of Brosca's before I start transcribing the next origin.

Which one should it be???

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Dalish Elf- Origins- Camp with Merrill

Merrill: The Keeper told me I'm to accompany you back to those caves. As her apprentice, I may see something you missed. But our main objective is to find Tamlen, of course. We must make haste; he may not have much time. 00aDialogue Options:

Fenarel is coming with us. Any objections? (Conditional, Available if Fenarel is in the party) [go to 1]

Aren't you worried about getting sick? [go to 12]

How much of our lore do you know? [go to 11]

How much did the keeper tell you? [go to 13]

I need supplies. [go to 14]

Let's head out now. [go to 15]

1: PC: Fenarel is coming with us. Any objections?

Merrill: That depends on the keeper. I thought we're supposed to go alone.

01a Dialogue Options:

I say he comes (Intimidation) [if skills in coercion, go to 2] [if no skills in coercion go to 3]

The keeper is fine with it. (Truth, Conditional, only available if keeper was asked. ) [go to 4]

I did ask. She’s fine with it. (Lie, Conditional, only available if keeper was not asked.) [If skills in coercion, go to 5, if no skills in coercion go to 6]

Should I ask her? (Conditional, only available if keeper was not asked.) [go to 7]

You’re right. Fenarel, you should stay here. [go to 8]

2: PC: I say he comes Merrill: Fine, but if the keeper gets angry, it's on your head.

3: PC: I say he comes Merrill: I'm not making the keeper angry with us for putting him in danger. Go ask her first. Dialogue Options:

The keeper is fine with it. (Truth, Conditional, only available if keeper was asked. ) [go to 4]

I did ask. She’s fine with it. (Lie, Conditional, only available if keeper was not asked.) [If skills in coercion, go to 5, if no skills in coercion go to 6]

You’re right. Fenarel, you should stay here. [go to 8]

We'll do that. [End Dialogue]

4: PC: The keeper is fine with it. Merrill: That's good enough for me. Now, are we ready? [go to 10 ]

5: PC: I did ask. She’s fine with it. Merrill: She is? I suppose I needn't worry about it, then. Are you ready? [go to 10]

6: PC: I did ask. She’s fine with it. Merrill: What? I don't believe you. Are you trying to get me into trouble with the keeper? [go to 8]

7: PC: Should I ask her? Merrill: You said the cave is a dangerous place. You want to risk Fenarel getting hurt? Or worse?

8: Scene Continues: Fenarel: I should decide whether I'm willing to risk it or not. Merrill: Go tell the keeper that, then. Dialogue Options:

I say he comes (Intimidation) [if skills in coercion, go to 2] [if no skills in coercion go to 3]

We’ll do that. [End Dialogue]

You’re right. Fenarel, you should stay here. [go to 9]

9: You’re right. Fenarel, you should stay here. Fenarel: Fine. I don't want to get you in trouble. I should be on guard duty, anyhow. [go to 10]

10: Scene Continues: Merrill: So that's settled. Are you ready to go? [Back to 00a]

11: PC: How much of our lore do you know? Merrill: Less than I'd like to. I know some of our old magic, as the Keeper does, and I'll know about these relics if I see them. The Keeper isn't sending me to collect anything, however. We're worried about Tamlen. [Back to 00a]

12: PC: Aren't you worried about getting sick? Merrill: A little, but the keeper cured you. How dangerous could it be? Even if I get sick, finding Tamlen--or something valuable--will be worth it. [Back to 00a]

13: PC: How much did the keeper tell you? Merrill: Enough to pique my interest… and my concern. You can explain the rest on the way. [back to 00a]

14: PC: I need supplies: Merrill: Master Ilen could help you, but do not tarry. [End Dialogue]

15: PC: Let’s head out now.

(If Feneral is not in the party, OR Merrill has already accepted his presence in the party) [go to 17] [If Feneral’s presence has not been discussed] [go to 16]

16: Merril: What about Fenarel you didn’t think I’d notice him? [go to 01a]

17: Merrill: Then let us make haste while daylight lasts. [End Dialogue]

If PC leaves to get supplies or speak to keeper and then comes back to

Merril: You're back. Are you ready to go now? [Back to 00a]

[dragonage-origins-transcripts]

Dalish Elf Origins- Ashalle

[If player has not gone back to the ruins yet] Ashalle: By the Creators, it is so good to see you whole and well. I was so worried! 00a Dialogue Options:

Aneth ara, Ashalle. It's good to see you, too. [go to 1]

You really shouldn't worry so much about me. [go to 2]

Enough, Ashalle! I don't need to be mothered by you anymore. [go to 3]

1: PC: Aneth ara, Ashalle. It's good to see you, too. [go to 4]

2: PC: You really shouldn't worry so much about me. Ashalle: I can't help it, dear. I've raised you since your poor mother died. [go to 4]

3: PC: Enough, Ashalle! I don't need to be mothered by you anymore. Ashalle: Hmph. I've raised you since your poor mother died and that's how you speak to me? [Go to 4]

4: Scene Continues: Ashalle: All that time you were ill, the keeper didn't know if you were going to live or die! I've been outside the keeper's tent the whole time. I have never been so relieved as when I heard you would pull through! What happened? Everyone says Tamlen maybe dead! Dialogue Options-all go to 5 or 6:

I shouldn't say, just yet.

They may be right.

He's missing. That's all we know right now.

[If Romance Flag is set- go to 5] [If no Romance Flag is set go to 6]

5: Scene Continues: Ashalle: That's awful. I know how much you and the lad care for each other. It was always my hope that you two… well, let's not dwell on it. [go to 7]

6: Scene Continues: Ashalle: That's awful. He's been a good friend to you since you were fledglings. [go to 7]

7: Scene Continues: Ashalle: You must be more careful. Your mother and father, may they rest in peace, would be horrified to see you take such risks. Dialogue Options:

You've never spoken of my parents much, Ashalle. [go to 9]

You always say that. [go to 8]

I should go. [go to 25]

8: PC: You always say that. Ashalle: It's true! Your mother was… well, let's not talk about that. I'm sure you have plenty on your mind. Dialogue Options:

You've never spoken of my parents much, Ashalle. [go to 9]

I should go.

9: PC: You've never spoken of my parents much, Ashalle. Ashalle: What happened to them is a sad tale, and it's in the past. Reopening old wounds benefits no one. Dialogue Options:

Don't we Dalish strive to learn of our past? [If PC has 1 skill in coercion- go to 10] [if no skill in coercion go to 11]

Perhaps you're right. I should go. [go to 25]

10: PC: Don't we Dalish strive to learn of our past? Ashalle: True. Perhaps you're old enough to hear this, though it… hardly seems like the right time. Dialogue Options:

Is there ever a good time? [go to 12]

Perhaps you're right. I should go. [go to 26]

11: PC: Don't we Dalish strive to learn of our past? Ashalle: You've much to do tonight with Tamlen still missing. I will tell you another time. [End Dialogue]

12: PC: Is there ever a good time? Ashalle: Very well. If I do not tell you now, you'll only wonder. Your mother was a hunter--one of the finest. And your father was the keeper before Marethari. He was with us for a very long time. Your mother was from another clan, and her elders did not approve of the match. She and your father had to meet in secret. One day, bandits caught them alone in the forest. Your father was killed, but your mother escaped. Dialogue Options:

Humans killed my father? [go to 13]

I always thought they died together. [go to 14]

13: PC: Humans killed my father? Yes, but also city elves, too. Those of our kind living with humans do not hold to the old ways. [go to 15]

14: PC: I always thought they died together. [go to 15]

15: Scene Continues: Ashalle: Your mother held to life long enough to give birth to you, but grief wracked her heart. One night, she… she simply walked into the moonlight and never returned. Dialogue Options:

My mother abandoned me? [go to 16]

That was a foolish and weak thing to do. [go to 17]

I… don't know what to say. [go to 18]

16: PC: My mother abandoned me? Ashalle: She just… couldn't carry on without your father.

17: PC: That was a foolish and weak thing to do. Ashalle: Sighs You judge too harshly. Perhaps you'll feel differently once you’ve been in love.

18: PC: I… don't know what to say. [go to 19]

19: Scene Continues: Ashalle: The clan decided not to discuss this around you, lest it poison your heart with sadness. Dialogue Options:

I can't believe I've never heard this tale.

You should have told me!

No, I understand. [All choices go to 20]

20: Scene Continues: Ashalle: Our people have learned to live with much sorrow; it seemed only right that we not dwell on it. Your mother did leave you a gift, something of your father's for you to have once you were older. Perhaps the time has come… Dialogue Options:

I'm not sure that I want it. [go to 21]

You only remember this now? [go to 22]

Oh? Where is it? [go to 23]

21: PC: I'm not sure that I want it. Ashalle: Don't say that. This is part of your heritage.

22: PC: You only remember this now? Ashalle: I was waiting for the right time, until you were grown. But you are grown now, aren't you?

23: PC: Oh? Where is it? [go to 24]

24: Scene Continues: Ashalle: Take this key. You'll see some chests behind the storage aravel by the halla pen. One of them was your mother's. Its contents are yours, if you wish. [End Dialogue]

25: PC: I should go: Ashalle: Of course. Try to make the evening meal, will you? You're nothing but skin and bones. [End Dialogue]

26: PC: Perhaps you're right. I should go. Ashalle: Of course. Try to make the evening meal, will you? You're nothing but skin and bones. [End Dialogue]

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After returning from the cave with Duncan and Merrill

Ashalle: Sighs Thank the Creators you're safe! I questioned the keeper's wisdom at sending you off while you're still sick, but my doubts were misplaced. [If first time speaking to Ashalle- Go to 27] [If Ashalle has already been talked to before this, go to 31 ]

27: Ashalle: You are still feeling well, dear? I've been so worried since that shemlen brought you back. Dialogue Options:

Aneth ara, Ashalle. It's good to see you, too. [go to 28 ]

You really shouldn't worry so much about me. [go to 29 ]

Enough, Ashalle! I don't need to be mothered by you anymore. [go to 30 ]

28: PC: Aneth ara, Ashalle. It's good to see you, too. Ashalle: Everyone fears Tamlen is dead. Is it true?

[go to 31a]

29: PC: You really shouldn't worry so much about me. Ashalle: I can't help it, dear. I've raised you since your poor mother died.

[go to 31]

30: PC: Enough, Ashalle! I don't need to be mothered by you anymore. Ashalle: Hmph. I've raised you since your poor mother died and that's how you speak to me?

31 Scene Continues: Ashalle: Tamlen isn't with you. Is it as everyone fears? 31a: Dialogue Options:

It's true. He's gone. [go to 32* ]

If he isn't, he's as good as dead. [Go to 33*]

We never found his body [go to 34*]

I don't want to talk about it. [go 35*]

[*IF first time speaking with Ashalle— go to 5 if romance flag was set, go to 6 if no romance flag was set. If this is not the first time speaking with Ashalle proceed to numbers indicated above]

32: PC: It's true. He's gone. Ashalle: Oh, poor dear. This is horrible news! [go to 36]

33: PC: If he isn't, he's as good as dead. Ashalle: Oh, poor dear. This is horrible news! [go to 36]

34: PC: We never found his body. Ashalle: Oh, poor dear. This is horrible news! [go to 36]

35: PC: I don't want to talk about it. Ashalle: I understand. It's such a terrible thing, the poor dear. [go to 36]

36: Scene Continues Ashalle: Please, take care of yourself and get better. We can't bear to lose anyone else. Dialogue Options:

The Grey Warden knows a cure for my illness. [go to 37]

It's my duty to protect the clan first. (Conditional if PC is a Hunter) [go to 38]

I understand, Ashalle. [go to 39]

Yes, yes. I think I need to go. [go to 40]

37: PC: The Grey Warden knows a cure for my illness. Ashalle: Uh, that's good. I thought the shemlen's arrival was a bad omen, but perhaps I was wrong. [Go to 41]

38: PC: It's my duty to protect the clan first. Ashalle: As you always say. But you can't help anyone if you're dead, can you? [Go to 41]

39: PC: I understand, Ashalle. [Go to 41]

40: PC: Yes, yes. I think I need to go. [Go to 41]

41: Scene Continues: Ashalle: I will see you soon, my dear. You make me very proud.

[End Dialogue]