Comparing The Veilguard’s Rook to Previous Protagonists

Dragon Age: The Veilguard

So, let’s dive into this whole Dragon Age thing. You know, for some reason, I can’t stop thinking about Rook. Our main buddy here, right smack in the middle of Dragon Age’s grand finale. I mean, it’s all about Rook and their connection to Solas and the wild Blight double-whammy. And then there’s the bit about the Evanuris breaking free from their dreamy Fade prison. Whatever that really means.

Now hang on, have you noticed how every Dragon Age protagonist has their own funky quirks? Rook’s got some fresh stuff going on. Compared to The Warden, Hawke, and the Inquisitor—those cool cats before Rook—the differences are like night and day. Or maybe dusk and dawn, if we’re being dramatic.

Rook’s Journey in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Rook’s this new kid on the block—somewhere between 20 and 40 years old. (Not really sure how anyone nails that down, but hey.) It’s not like they’ve got one of those cookie-cutter backstories like Hawke. Nope, you get to pick from six kinda mysterious factions. Like, what’s your flavor? Mourn Watch or Lords of Fortune? Trust me, it’ll shake up how you chat with folks. Like Emmrich. Ever met him? He’s a hoot.

But here’s where it gets a bit funky: Rook’s dialogue. I’ve heard a lot of chatter that while they’ve got different ways to speak—some think it’s a bit quippy and sounds way too sassy, even when the mood’s serious. What’s up with that, right?

Comparing Rook to the Legends

The Warden

Let’s talk about the Warden for a sec. Here’s a fun fact: Rook actually voices their adventures unlike the Warden who was kinda mute. Which makes things feel kinda movie-like but maybe messes with how much you can play around with their personality. I guess that’s why some folk say the Warden lets you get all creative and stuff. Also, you’re not stuck playing just one kind of character. Warden and Rook both have a backstory, but Rook’s is more like choosing your own adventure, minus the booklet.

Hawke

And how about Hawke? Rook’s got options galore when it comes to who they want to be—like ANY lineage. Meanwhile, Hawke’s just your regular human, thanks for asking. Oh, and he’s young, pretty close to Rook’s age when his story kicks off. That personality dialogue wheel thing they both use? Kinda neat, but like everything else, sometimes it drives the story somewhere unexpected.

The Inquisitor

The Inquisitor is another character worth a mention, ‘cause they kinda paved the way for some of the stuff Rook does. The whole personality system got swapped out for a simpler dialogue wheel with loads of top-secret conversation starters depending on your choices. Still, Rook’s story feels more alive with how they handle lineage. And while the Inquisitor’s rise to power was more of a slow burn, Rook’s all face-to-face action—like ninja-style, if ninjas were a thing in Thedas.

Anyway—wait, that’s not all! There’s this seriously cool weapon thing going on too, but maybe I’ll save that saga for another day. Did you ever think how weapons sometimes feel more legendary than the heroes wielding them? Nah, me neither until now.

So that’s the scoop. Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a bit chaotic, but hey—that’s kind of what makes it fun, right?