Unveiling the Veilguard
In a whirlwind of somewhat spooky revelations, Bioware art lead Matt Rhodes recently dropped a bombshell about the direction of the highly anticipated Veilguard game. Imagine our beloved hero from Dragon Age: Origins making a comeback, but this time, scarred and with a tragic tale that sends shivers down the spine! According to Rhodes, the plans included a character irrevocably altered by the blight, leaving them no longer the hero we cherished, but rather a disfigured shadow of their former self.
A Haunting Concept
Rhodes shared tantalizing concept art that showcases this grim transformation. Envision a cloaked figure sitting on a throne—mottled purple-grey skin barely visible through bandages—accompanied by a warden bodyguard. The poignant message they brandished, “Don’t let her see me like this,” captures the despair of a character resigned to their horrifying fate. It churns the gut and adds a layer of depth to the overarching narrative of Dragon Age.
What If?
This alternate storyline raises startling questions about heroism, sacrifice, and the price of power. Had we embraced this concept, players would have navigated a world significantly changed by a beloved protagonist’s devastating condition. While the idea of returning to the origins fills our hearts with nostalgia, it’s difficult not to ponder what horrors await in this alternate narrative. Despite the shocking concepts, we can’t help but admit, this is what makes Dragon Age—dark, complex, and irresistibly gripping!
