Comparison of The Veilguard’s Rook to Previous Protagonists

Sure thing, let’s dive into this. Just a heads-up, this is going to be a bit of a ride. So, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, right? Got to talk about Rook, our big player in this chaos that’s wrapping up the whole saga. Rook’s somehow tied into everything—Solas, the double-Blight, and of course, those pesky Evanuris trying to break free from their little Fade prison. Where to start? Hmm.

Okay, so, these massive changes, right? Rook stands out. I mean, who can forget the likes of the Warden, Hawke, and the Inquisitor? They all had their thing. But Rook? Different vibe entirely. Ever notice how each protagonist feels like they’re cut from a different cloth? Maybe it’s just me being overly nostalgic, but those old adventures had a charm.

Anyway, back to Rook—youngish, 20 to 40, which is a nice, non-committal range if you ask me. They didn’t pin Rook down with a fixed backstory like Hawke. So, players are free to pick from multiple cool backgrounds. Like, the Mourn Watch one gives a neat edge in conversation with Emmrich. Personalities shine through based on these decisions, which, honestly, makes the replay feel utterly different every time.

Rook’s chat? Kind of limited in tone if you ask me. Mostly snark, with a dash of sombre. Might be why some folks think they’re more sarcastic than others. Even the more serious dialogues tend to have this cheeky undertone. I kind of dig it.

Now, comparing with the others—let’s ramble a bit. The Warden was just this blank slate of potential. Customizable to the core, unlike the more cinematic and voiced Rook. Doesn’t that just hit differently? The Warden had their origins played out, not just on a card. Plus, they weren’t stuck being a Qunari, which was neat flexibility.

Now, onto Hawke—human and set in stone, mostly. Younger, early 20s. I remember thinking, “This guy is relatable,” though the dialogue wheel is still around with Rook. Maybe that’s a good thing? Who knows. Hawke’s “Purple Hawke” persona was a community darling. Wonder if it’s just the name that caught on!

Then, there’s the Inquisitor. Kind of dropped the personality concept from Hawke’s day. Dialogue wheel again, but with some highlights like special background tidbits. Funny how it feels less flexible than you’d think. Rook, though—wow, lineage matters here. The Dwarf and Qunari had minimal attention before, but Rook’s lineage actually gets nods. I guess that’s progress?

All this makes you feel like The Veilguard’s combat against the Evanuris is a bit… epic? You meet every faction heads-on, unlike the more veiled fights of past games. Man, it’s such a whirlwind, this game. Do you sense the anticipation or is it just me getting carried away?

Wrapping it up here, folks. Just a chaotic dive into Dragon Age’s crazy world—where Rook is somehow managing to stay afloat amidst it all. Not sure if it’s all coherent, but maybe that’s just the charm of Thedas, right?