ok. so. i had my pre-dlc fates outlined for my quizzies; now that i know what happens, im editing accordingly
original fate: dead. the mark had grown far too deep into his being to be removed without killing him. rather than oppose solas, he willingly gave up the mark and finally found the end to his pain that he wanted for so long. with no leader, the inquisition disbands quietly on its own.
new ending: alive, and re-learning to live happily now that he doesnt have a piece of the fade sucking his life away bit by bit. mostly he runs with sera and the other jennies, lending his bow or his alchemical experience wherever its useful. he keeps up with the wycome jennies in their search for the remnants of his clan, holding out hope that even one survived the massacre (and secretly praying that his wife or any of their children are among them). when hes not running around causing trouble or looking for his clan, hes with dorian in tevinter, never satisfied with simply the message crystal as a replacement for tangible physical contact. dorian also helps him get a prosthetic arm- dalish-carved ironbark wrapped in great bear hide, hollowed to carry anything from herbs to coin to snacks and enchanted to be fully articulated. the inquisition is disbanded officially and its members go their separate ways, continuing to work for good in the world.
original fate: alive, with the mark. they refused anything that involved them giving up power to anyone- ferelden, orlais, solas- and opted to keep the inquisition a major world power. while the greater part of the inquisition worked to oppose solas, viktel and cullen had a quiet wedding (although how quiet could it be with not only the rutherfords but the majority of the inner circle- including the chargers, several red jennies, and a number of friendly spirits personally welcomed by viktel) and retired to a hillside cottage near crestwood with a wonderful lake view.
new ending: much the same, although without the mark. the inquisition remains powerful, and josephine insists upon a grand wedding- and an even better reception. she takes the liberty of inviting a handful of viktels family as well- if they had their way, the only one would have been sacha, who had joined the inquisition shortly after the conclave and accompanied them on many of their travels. the twins have made up by this point, and although sacha would like /human/ nieces and nephews to help raise, hes more than happy to be greeted by a pack of excited mabari every time he stops by on his way up to tevinter.
original fate: alive, with no mark. his templar training allowed him to stave off some of the anchors effects- not much, but enough to keep its removal from killing him. he was comatose for a full week afterwards, but he survived. afterwards, he left the inquisition in the hands of his advisors and went back on the road, resuming his previous life as a migrant bard.
new ending: almost identical. his family has a prosthetic commissioned for him- iron coated with paragons luster and decorated with lazurite and precious gems. he has a second, far simpler one made himself, simply because its far less likely to stand out while hes traveling. every song he sings of the inquisition and its illustrious leader is more outrageous and unbelievable than the last. several new rumors are started, and soon enough, the only ones who know the true story of the inquisitor are those who knew him personally. he makes frequent trips to tevinter to visit dorian, although not so many as ahndraas.
original fate: alive and tranquil. the mark was her only connection to the fade, and its loss was not something she sought. however, because it was only superficially attached to her, she could let it go without many adverse effects (not counting the trauma of being re-tranquilized). she left the inquisition to whatever fate may befall it to do clerical work for the divine.
new ending: still tranquil. theres no getting around it- without the anchor, shes tranquil. completely cut off from the fade. she does serve the divine, and visits sometimes with vivienne in the new circle. she has a wooden prosthetic that she uses to carry her pens and inkwells; sera has carved several messages into it. on the outside are the typical scribbles, although the underside of the compartment lid has a handful of heartfelt sentiments scattered about where only regan can read them. she knows her inky is still in there and still knows her.
