He better just be knocked out because I swear to God if they kill him I genuinely won't be able to handle that
Okay. This screenshot is taken right before the fall of the pillars where Varric looks like he's about to run. See the empty space to the left of Varric's right shoulder (viewer's left)?
After the pillars shatter, that space behind Varric's shoulder becomes occupied by a stocky someone lying prone with a green, sparking thing embedded in their chest. They lift their head to look down at the thing, then their head falls back to the cobblestones.
I am pretty sure that's Varric. This all happens between 20:05-20:09 in the video.
»Kirkwall’s coat of arms is a stylized knot work representation of a dragon. It evolved from a symbol of rebellion from the time when Kirkwall was a center for the Tevinter slave trade. It was an image that catalyzed the slaves to overthrow the ruling magisters. While the symbol has changed over time, its message has not: Kirkwall is a city unto itself, beholden to no one.«
...is now available on Nexus Mods!
The road to Valentine's Day is paved with kisses! February 9th is a day for Varric!
In another feat of ME2 similarities, Varric apparently used to have a role similar to Kelly Chambers, telling Rook about new letters and to check on companions when they have new quests available. I don't think these lines can be heard in the game now, but they still remain in the files.
Transcripts can be found under "Read More".
Interestingly enough, one of the lines about the mail features a mention of the group's base being "on the back of a giant Fade creature." Lighthouse may have changed a lot during the development!
EDIT: Someone messaged me to say that they heard one of the lines about Lucanis in their playthrough, so the companion lines may actually trigger in the game. Probably not the letters, though, since Rook doesn't have a letter desk, and only the Missives section in the Library interface.
I think you should make sure Bellara's okay, Rook.
Rook? You might want to see what Bellara's up to.
Hey, Rook. I think something's up with Bellara.
Hey, Rook. Maybe see what's up with Davrin? He seems to have his hands full.
Is Davrin all right? I heard gryphon screeching and a lot of cursing just now.
You might want to check on Davrin.
Hey, Rook. There was either muttering or chanting coming from Emmrich's room. Maybe… check that out?
Hey, Rook, could you check on Emmrich? He seems… weirder than usual.
Rook, could you check on Emmrich? I think I heard him talking to himself. Weird, even for him.
Is Harding all right? I don't want to say that she's scaring me more than usual, but… she is.
Rook, could you check on Harding? She's doing that… terrifyingly cheery thing she does.
I'm getting a little worried about Harding, Rook. Maybe see what's going on with her, would you?
Rook, you realize Lucanis had eleven cups of coffee today? Maybe… see if he's still alive?
Lucanis looks broodier than usual. Maybe you should check in on him.
You should always keep an eye on the broody ones, Rook. By which I mean Lucanis. He's starting to worry me.
Hey, is something up with Neve? Maybe you should check on her.
Okay, so Neve hasn't left her room in… I don't know how long. See if she's trapped under something heavy.
Is it just me, or does Neve seem preoccupied? Worse than usual, I mean.
Do you smell smoke, Rook? Maybe you should go… check on Taash.
So… I heard what sounded like Taash beating the shit out of something. Maybe see what's up?
There were a lot of… punching sounds coming from Taash's direction. You might want to see if there's casualties.
You got more letters. You want me to chuck them somewhere? Out a window, maybe?
Hey, Rook. Someone sent you a letter.
I can't believe I'm saying this, but you know your mail's starting to pile up, right?
Mail's here. Who makes deliveries to "Weird base on the back of a giant Fade creature"?
I hear chicks dig Bespectacled Varric.
Endless list of my favorite characters: Varric Tethras - Dragon Age 2/Inquisition
↳ “I keep hoping none of this is real. That this is all some bullshit from the fade and it’ll just disappear.”
And now it’s time for Silly Animatics with Lava, the part of the show where Lava shows up and gives you a silly animatic
(The beans are obsessed with Moana 2 right now and I felt like the song was very Varric)
i just love him so much 😩❤️
I need to learn how to get voice lines like this lol I would go through da2, Inquisition, and veilguard just for varric's lines to hoard them
I cannot believe we found you. I thought I'd never see you again.
Rook… You're impossible. It's what I love about you.
You're here. You're really here. I swear.
I do. I know exactly how to feel.
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