The factions in Dragon Age: The Veilguard: In the new Bioware RPG, you will encounter a variety of groups, with six of the factions even enhancing your character’s background. MeinMMO introduces you to the most important factions and summarizes everything you need to know.
Are you looking for information about the factions of Dragon Age: The Veilguard? Then you are exactly right here! If you have browsed through the overview of the new companions from Dragon Age: The Veilguard, you have certainly noticed that each companion can be assigned to a faction or – in the case of Lace Harding – has long felt affiliated with a faction.
Each group shapes not only the backstory and behavior of the seven companions, but you can also choose from one of six factions to give your alter ego some profile and unlock exclusive dialogue options. Below, MeinMMO presents the six selectable factions.
The latest trailer shows plenty of gameplay from Dragon Age – The Veilguard:
The Grey Wardens
Anyone who has played one or more parts of the Dragon Age franchise should have already come into contact with the Grey Wardens. The order was once founded to protect against the Darkspawn, has its headquarters in the fortress of Weisshaupt in Anderfels, but operates throughout Thedas.
The order relies on a rank system and is led by the commander of the Grey. Those who wish to join must master a secret ritual and drink the blood of the Darkspawn. Since the blood processed by mages is highly toxic, only a few survive the initiation attempt.
While the Grey Wardens played an essential role in the first part Origins, as the most important faction for the player, they took only a secondary role in Dragon Age II and Inquisition. At times, one even faced hostile wardens, as they had been corrupted by Corypheus.
In The Veilguard, up to two Grey Wardens can be part of your team. One is your character, if you wish. The other is the Dalish elf and griffon dad Davrin, who also belongs to the order.
The Masters of Fate
Like the dragon hunter Taash, her faction, the Masters of Fate, also celebrates a premiere in the digital Dragon Age series with The Veilguard. However, you may already know them from the anthology Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights.
Behind the group are treasure seekers, explorers, and hunters from Rivain, who have taken it upon themselves to take on the most daring jobs and retrieve the best-hidden treasures of the world. Those who survive this lifestyle long enough may wrap themselves in colorful clothing and capes and wear striking accessories.
The Crows of Antiva
The House of Crows sits in Antiva and influences the fortunes of the plutocratic nation behind the scenes – for example, through contract killings of nobles or members of the royal family. The assassins’ guild tolerates no mistakes: Anyone who fails in their job has forfeited their life.
With Zevran Arainai, you could already meet a member of the Crows in Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age II. In The Veilguard, you will be accompanied by a certain Lucanis Dellamorte, who is regarded as a contender for the throne being the grandson of Caterina Dellamorte, the First Talon of the Crows.
The Crows prefer to recruit attractive people or elves (preferably orphans or slaves) as they find it easier to deceive their victims into a sense of security. More details about the Crows can be found in the aforementioned anthology Tevinter Nights or in the short story “The Wake” (via ea.com).
The Shadow Dragons
As detective Neve Gallus, you may also know the Shadow Dragons faction from Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights (anthology) and Dragon Age: The Missing (comic). This is a resistance movement from Tevinter that fights for the abolition of slavery and against corrupt politicians.
If you join the rebels and include Neve in your group, you will have all the known Shadow Dragons in your team at once.
The Veiljumpers
While Bellara Lutare has so far been a blank slate in the Dragon Age universe, you might already know the faction of the Veiljumpers from the comic Dragon Age: The Missing or the short story “Ruins of Reality” (via ea.com).
The group is made up of researchers who have taken it upon themselves to investigate ancient elven ruins in the forest of Arlathan. Anyone daring enough to face the reality-altering magic of Arlathan is welcome among the Veiljumpers.
This very forest will play a role in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which will undoubtedly be particularly exciting if you belong to the Veiljumpers or take Bellara on your adventure.
The companions from Dragon Age: The Veilguard in the trailer:
The Mourning Watch
Last but not least, there are the Mortalitasi mages from Nevarra’s Mourning Watch. One of these mages is named Emmrich Volkarin and is one of the potential companions from The Veilguard. You may know the necromantic order from Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights.
One of the tasks of the Mourning Watch is to take care of the Great Necropolis of Nevarra. Additionally, they deal with failed magic, Nevarran burial rites, and the possession of corpses. They also oversee the grave robbers. All this may explain why undead and ghosts wander in the necropolis.
Other non-playable factions
Unlike in Dragon Age: Inquisition, the Inquisition will likely play only a minor role in The Veilguard. After all, you will meet Harding and Varric, two former or current members of the Inquisition – and the scout may even become one of your companions.
It is also clear that you will encounter Qunari once again. These are the followers of the teachings of the Qun, who can belong to the Kossith, humans, elves, and dwarves. With Taash, even a Qunari can land in your group.
What is Dragon Age: The Veilguard? The game comes from the game studio Bioware. It is the fourth installment of the main series after Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, and Dragon Age: Inquisition. Originally, the game was known as Dragon Age: Dreadwolf. You can find out more here: Dragon Age: The Veilguard – Everything about the release, release date, and companions
