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* IsometricView: Not technically isometric, but definitely a throwback to the isometric view in ''VideoGame/BaldursGate'', the (PC-only) tactical overhead view from ''VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins'' returns in ''Inquisition'' for all platforms.
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Instead of [[VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins the Warden]] or [[VideoGame/DragonAgeII Hawke]], the player takes control of a [[AndNowForSomeoneCompletelyDifferent new protagonist]], the Inquisitor. Similar to ''Dragon Age: Origins'', players can customize this hero's class, gender, and race (Human, Elf, Dwarf or Qunari). After a cataclysmic event plunges Thedas into turmoil, the Inquisitor is tasked with rebuilding the ancient [[TitleDrop Inquisition]][[note]]originally an AntiMagicalFaction from the Divine Age, which merged with the Chantry nine centuries ago and eventually split into the now rogue Templar Order and [[InternalAffairs Seekers of Truth]][[/note]] and leading it to restore order and hunt down the agents of chaos.

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Instead of [[VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins the Warden]] or [[VideoGame/DragonAgeII Hawke]], the player takes control of a [[AndNowForSomeoneCompletelyDifferent new protagonist]], the Inquisitor. Similar to ''Dragon Age: Origins'', players can customize this hero's class, gender, and race (Human, Elf, Dwarf (human, elf, dwarf or Qunari).kossith). After a cataclysmic event plunges Thedas into turmoil, the Inquisitor is tasked with rebuilding the ancient [[TitleDrop Inquisition]][[note]]originally an AntiMagicalFaction from the Divine Age, which merged with the Chantry nine centuries ago and eventually split into the now rogue Templar Order and [[InternalAffairs Seekers of Truth]][[/note]] and leading it to restore order and hunt down the agents of chaos.

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[[caption-width-right:330:[[{{tagline}} The Inquisition Begins.]]]]



Instead of [[VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins the Warden]] or [[VideoGame/DragonAgeII Hawke]], the player takes control of a [[AndNowForSomeoneCompletelyDifferent new protagonist]], the Inquisitor. Similar to ''Dragon Age: Origins'', players can customize this hero's class, gender, and race (human, elf, or dwarf). After a cataclysmic event plunges Thedas into turmoil, the Inquisitor is tasked with rebuilding the ancient [[TitleDrop Inquisition]][[note]]originally an AntiMagicalFaction from the Divine Age, which merged with the Chantry nine centuries ago and eventually split into the now rogue Templar Order and [[InternalAffairs Seekers of Truth]][[/note]] and leading it to restore order and hunt down the agents of chaos.

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Instead of [[VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins the Warden]] or [[VideoGame/DragonAgeII Hawke]], the player takes control of a [[AndNowForSomeoneCompletelyDifferent new protagonist]], the Inquisitor. Similar to ''Dragon Age: Origins'', players can customize this hero's class, gender, and race (human, elf, (Human, Elf, Dwarf or dwarf).Qunari). After a cataclysmic event plunges Thedas into turmoil, the Inquisitor is tasked with rebuilding the ancient [[TitleDrop Inquisition]][[note]]originally an AntiMagicalFaction from the Divine Age, which merged with the Chantry nine centuries ago and eventually split into the now rogue Templar Order and [[InternalAffairs Seekers of Truth]][[/note]] and leading it to restore order and hunt down the agents of chaos.
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* OldSaveBonus: Like in the previous installments, you can import old ''DA'' saves at the start of a new game. Bioware has said solutions are in the works for save transfers to next gen console as well.

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* OldSaveBonus: Like in the previous installments, you can import old ''DA'' saves at the start of a new game. Bioware has said solutions are in the works for save transfers to next gen console as well. There is also Dragon Age Keep, which lets you design import data of the previous games to your specifications.
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* TheWarRoom: The trailer shows Cassandra and her allies poring over a map, which she dramatically stabs. Concept art shows a male Inquisitor stealing her act while his companions (including Cassandra and Varric) look on.
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Unless a source is provided to back it up, Griffin mounts are sadly just speculation at this point.


* HorsebackHeroism: ''Inquisition'' will feature [[MountedCombat mounts]] for the first time in the series. Interestingly, the developers have said "mounts," not horses, and have suggested that players will be riding about on gryphons.

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* HorsebackHeroism: ''Inquisition'' will feature [[MountedCombat mounts]] for the first time in the series. Interestingly, the developers have said "mounts," not horses, and have suggested that players will be riding about on gryphons.
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* HorsebackHeroism: ''Inquisition'' will feature [[MountedCombat mounts]] for the first time in the series.

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* HorsebackHeroism: ''Inquisition'' will feature [[MountedCombat mounts]] for the first time in the series. Interestingly, the developers have said "mounts," not horses, and have suggested that players will be riding about on gryphons.
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** The entire game is being ported to a different engine than the first two.

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** The entire game DAI is being ported built on DICE's Frostbite, as opposed to a different engine than the first two.aging Eclipse Engine.
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* StoppedNumberingSequels: Originally announced as ''Dragon Age III: Inquisition'', the ''III'' was eventually dropped from the title.

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* StoppedNumberingSequels: Originally announced as ''Dragon Age III: Inquisition'', the ''III'' was eventually dropped from the title. DAIIII probably was a bit awkward.
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* AntiMagicalFaction: The purpose of the [[http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/Inquisition original Inquisition]], before it joined forces with the Chantry and was splintered into various branches. What path the new Inquisition follows depends on your choices - the first confirmed party members are a Circle mage, a Seeker who just wants to stop the war, and Varric.

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* AntiMagicalFaction: The purpose of the [[http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/Inquisition original Inquisition]], before it joined forces with the Chantry and was splintered into various branches. What path the new Inquisition follows depends on your choices - (and the first confirmed party members are brand-new companion announced is a Circle mage, a Seeker who just wants to stop the war, and Varric.mage advocate).
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* RegeneratingHealth: For the first time in the series, your health will not automatically come back as soon as the fighting stops.

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* RegeneratingHealth: Averted. For the [[http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/Regeneration first time in the series, series]], your health will does not automatically come back start refilling as soon as the fighting stops.
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* RegeneratingHealth: For the first time in the series, your health will not automatically come back as soon as the fighting stops.
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* DrivingQuestion: The identity of the HiddenVillain.
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Character tropes go only to the Characters list.


* RebelLeader: The Inquisitor, due to the Inquisition being reformed in opposition to the Chantry and many of the other factions. The developers have referred to it (and thus you also) as being the "young upstart", that nonetheless comes to earn a [[WorthyOpponent begrudging respect]] from the various other groups.
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* RebelLeader: The Inquisitor, due to the Inquisition being formed in opposition to the Chantry and many of the other factions. The developers have referred to it as being the "young upstart", that nonetheless comes to earn a [[WorthyOpponent begrudging respect]] from the various other groups.

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* RebelLeader: The Inquisitor, due to the Inquisition being formed reformed in opposition to the Chantry and many of the other factions. The developers have referred to it (and thus you also) as being the "young upstart", that nonetheless comes to earn a [[WorthyOpponent begrudging respect]] from the various other groups.
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* HorsebackHeroism: ''Inquisition'' will feature [[MountedCombat mounts]] for the first time in the series.


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* RebelLeader: The Inquisitor, due to the Inquisition being formed in opposition to the Chantry and many of the other factions. The developers have referred to it as being the "young upstart", that nonetheless comes to earn a [[WorthyOpponent begrudging respect]] from the various other groups.
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Instead of [[VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins the Warden]] or [[VideoGame/DragonAgeII Hawke]], the player takes control of a [[AndNowForSomeoneCompletelyDifferent a new protagonist]], the Inquisitor. Similar to ''Dragon Age: Origins'', players can customize this hero's class, gender, and race (human, elf, or dwarf). After a cataclysmic event plunges Thedas into turmoil, the Inquisitor is tasked with rebuilding the ancient [[TitleDrop Inquisition]][[note]]originally an AntiMagicalFaction from the Divine Age, which merged with the Chantry nine centuries ago and eventually split into the now rogue Templar Order and [[InternalAffairs Seekers of Truth]][[/note]] and leading it to restore order and hunt down the agents of chaos.

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Instead of [[VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins the Warden]] or [[VideoGame/DragonAgeII Hawke]], the player takes control of a [[AndNowForSomeoneCompletelyDifferent a new protagonist]], the Inquisitor. Similar to ''Dragon Age: Origins'', players can customize this hero's class, gender, and race (human, elf, or dwarf). After a cataclysmic event plunges Thedas into turmoil, the Inquisitor is tasked with rebuilding the ancient [[TitleDrop Inquisition]][[note]]originally an AntiMagicalFaction from the Divine Age, which merged with the Chantry nine centuries ago and eventually split into the now rogue Templar Order and [[InternalAffairs Seekers of Truth]][[/note]] and leading it to restore order and hunt down the agents of chaos.
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Backgrounds no longer selectable (see Character tab for source).


Instead of [[VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins the Warden]] or [[VideoGame/DragonAgeII Hawke]], the player takes control of a [[AndNowForSomeoneCompletelyDifferent a new protagonist]], the Inquisitor. Similar to ''Dragon Age: Origins'', players can customize this hero's class, background, gender and race (human, elf, or dwarf). After a cataclysmic event plunges Thedas into turmoil, the Inquisitor is tasked with rebuilding the ancient [[TitleDrop Inquisition]][[note]]originally an AntiMagicalFaction from the Divine Age, which merged with the Chantry nine centuries ago and eventually split into the now rogue Templar Order and [[InternalAffairs Seekers of Truth]][[/note]] and leading it to restore order and hunt down the agents of chaos.

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Instead of [[VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins the Warden]] or [[VideoGame/DragonAgeII Hawke]], the player takes control of a [[AndNowForSomeoneCompletelyDifferent a new protagonist]], the Inquisitor. Similar to ''Dragon Age: Origins'', players can customize this hero's class, background, gender gender, and race (human, elf, or dwarf). After a cataclysmic event plunges Thedas into turmoil, the Inquisitor is tasked with rebuilding the ancient [[TitleDrop Inquisition]][[note]]originally an AntiMagicalFaction from the Divine Age, which merged with the Chantry nine centuries ago and eventually split into the now rogue Templar Order and [[InternalAffairs Seekers of Truth]][[/note]] and leading it to restore order and hunt down the agents of chaos.
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There is no \"Dragon Age I\".


Instead of [[VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins the Warden]] or [[VideoGame/DragonAgeII Hawke]], the player takes control of a [[AndNowForSomeoneCompletelyDifferent a new protagonist]], the Inquisitor. Similar to ''Dragon Age I'', players can customize this hero's class, background, gender and race[[note]]human, elf and dwarf[[/note]]. After a cataclysmic event plunges Thedas into turmoil, the Inquisitor is tasked with leading the ancient [[TitleDrop Inquisition]][[note]]originally an AntiMagicalFaction from the Divine Age, which merged with the Chantry nine centuries ago and eventually split into the now rogue Templar Order and [[InternalAffairs Seekers of Truth]][[/note]] to restore order and hunt down the agents of chaos.

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Instead of [[VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins the Warden]] or [[VideoGame/DragonAgeII Hawke]], the player takes control of a [[AndNowForSomeoneCompletelyDifferent a new protagonist]], the Inquisitor. Similar to ''Dragon Age I'', Age: Origins'', players can customize this hero's class, background, gender and race[[note]]human, elf and dwarf[[/note]]. race (human, elf, or dwarf). After a cataclysmic event plunges Thedas into turmoil, the Inquisitor is tasked with leading rebuilding the ancient [[TitleDrop Inquisition]][[note]]originally an AntiMagicalFaction from the Divine Age, which merged with the Chantry nine centuries ago and eventually split into the now rogue Templar Order and [[InternalAffairs Seekers of Truth]][[/note]] and leading it to restore order and hunt down the agents of chaos.

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Instead of [[VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins the Warden]] or [[VideoGame/DragonAgeII Hawke]], the player takes control of the Inquisitor, [[AndNowForSomeoneCompletelyDifferent a new protagonist]] with the choice of different classes, backgrounds, gender and race[[note]] human, elf and dwarf[[/note]]. After a cataclysmic event plunges Thedas into turmoil, the Inquisitor is tasked with leading the ancient [[TitleDrop Inquisition]][[note]]originally an AntiMagicalFaction from the Divine Age, which merged with the Chantry nine centuries ago and eventually split into the now rogue Templar Order and [[InternalAffairs Seekers of Truth]][[/note]] to restore order and hunt down the agents of chaos.

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Instead of [[VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins the Warden]] or [[VideoGame/DragonAgeII Hawke]], the player takes control of the Inquisitor, a [[AndNowForSomeoneCompletelyDifferent a new protagonist]] with protagonist]], the choice of different classes, backgrounds, Inquisitor. Similar to ''Dragon Age I'', players can customize this hero's class, background, gender and race[[note]] human, race[[note]]human, elf and dwarf[[/note]]. After a cataclysmic event plunges Thedas into turmoil, the Inquisitor is tasked with leading the ancient [[TitleDrop Inquisition]][[note]]originally an AntiMagicalFaction from the Divine Age, which merged with the Chantry nine centuries ago and eventually split into the now rogue Templar Order and [[InternalAffairs Seekers of Truth]][[/note]] to restore order and hunt down the agents of chaos.



* BeefGate: Though areas are open, most enemies won't scale to your level, making it hard to acess a sub-region if you can't beat the monsters inhabiting it.
* BrokenBridge: You won't be able to access an enemy castle for instance unless you've first recruited enough forces in story quests to lay seige to it.



* FighterMageThief: As in previous ''Dragon Age'' games, the three base classes Warrior (like Cassandra), Mage (like Vivienne) and Rogue (like Varric).

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* FighterMageThief: As in previous ''Dragon Age'' games, the three base classes are Warrior (like Cassandra), Mage (like Vivienne) and Rogue (like Varric).



* OrderReborn: The original Inquisition was disbanded nearly a thousand years ago.

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* TheOrder: The Inquisition, an organization formed to restore order and root out conspiracy.
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OrderReborn: The original Inquisition was disbanded nearly a thousand years ago.
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Examples Are Not Recent: first confirmed characters won\'t matter much when the game\'s actually out. Gonna merge a bit.


* FighterMageThief: As in ''VideoGame/DragonAgeII'', your character's avaliable base classes are Warrior, Mage and Rogue. Fittingly, the first three confirmed party members are Cassandra (warrior), Varric (rogue) and Vivienne (mage).

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* FighterMageThief: As in ''VideoGame/DragonAgeII'', your character's avaliable previous ''Dragon Age'' games, the three base classes are Warrior, Warrior (like Cassandra), Mage (like Vivienne) and Rogue. Fittingly, the first three confirmed party members are Cassandra (warrior), Varric (rogue) and Vivienne (mage).Rogue (like Varric).

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Instead of [[VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins the Warden]] or [[VideoGame/DragonAgeII Hawke]], the player takes control of the Inquisitor, [[AndNowForSomeoneCompletelyDifferent a new protagonist]] with a variety of selectable classes, backgrounds, gender and races[[note]] human, elf and dwarf[[/note]]. After a cataclysmic event plunges Thedas into turmoil, the Inquisitor is tasked with leading the ancient [[TitleDrop Inquisition]][[note]]originally an AntiMagicalFaction from the Divine Age, which merged with the Chantry nine centuries ago and eventually split into the now rogue Templar Order and [[InternalAffairs Seekers of Truth]][[/note]] to restore order and hunt down the agents of chaos.

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Instead of [[VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins the Warden]] or [[VideoGame/DragonAgeII Hawke]], the player takes control of the Inquisitor, [[AndNowForSomeoneCompletelyDifferent a new protagonist]] with a variety the choice of selectable different classes, backgrounds, gender and races[[note]] race[[note]] human, elf and dwarf[[/note]]. After a cataclysmic event plunges Thedas into turmoil, the Inquisitor is tasked with leading the ancient [[TitleDrop Inquisition]][[note]]originally an AntiMagicalFaction from the Divine Age, which merged with the Chantry nine centuries ago and eventually split into the now rogue Templar Order and [[InternalAffairs Seekers of Truth]][[/note]] to restore order and hunt down the agents of chaos.

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Instead of [[VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins the Warden]] or [[VideoGame/DragonAgeII Hawke]], the player takes control of the Inquisitor, [[AndNowForSomeoneCompletelyDifferent a new protagonist]] with a variety of selectable classes, backgrounds and races[[note]] humans, elves and dwarves[[/note]]. After a cataclysmic event plunges Thedas into turmoil, the Inquisitor is tasked with leading the ancient [[TitleDrop Inquisition]][[note]]originally an AntiMagicalFaction from the Divine Age, which merged with the Chantry nine centuries ago and eventually split into the now rogue Templar Order and [[InternalAffairs Seekers of Truth]][[/note]] to restore order and hunt down the agents of chaos.

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Instead of [[VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins the Warden]] or [[VideoGame/DragonAgeII Hawke]], the player takes control of the Inquisitor, [[AndNowForSomeoneCompletelyDifferent a new protagonist]] with a variety of selectable classes, backgrounds backgrounds, gender and races[[note]] humans, elves human, elf and dwarves[[/note]].dwarf[[/note]]. After a cataclysmic event plunges Thedas into turmoil, the Inquisitor is tasked with leading the ancient [[TitleDrop Inquisition]][[note]]originally an AntiMagicalFaction from the Divine Age, which merged with the Chantry nine centuries ago and eventually split into the now rogue Templar Order and [[InternalAffairs Seekers of Truth]][[/note]] to restore order and hunt down the agents of chaos.

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Instead of [[VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins the Warden]] or [[VideoGame/DragonAgeII Hawke]], the player takes control of the Inquisitor, a new main character with a variety of selectable classes and backgrounds (including non-human ones). After a cataclysmic event plunges Thedas into turmoil, the Inquisitor is tasked with leading the ancient [[TitleDrop Inquisition]][[note]]originally an AntiMagicalFaction from the Divine Age, which merged with the Chantry nine centuries ago and eventually split into the now rogue Templar Order and [[InternalAffairs Seekers of Truth]][[/note]] to restore order and hunt down the agents of chaos.

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Instead of [[VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins the Warden]] or [[VideoGame/DragonAgeII Hawke]], the player takes control of the Inquisitor, [[AndNowForSomeoneCompletelyDifferent a new main character protagonist]] with a variety of selectable classes and classes, backgrounds (including non-human ones).and races[[note]] humans, elves and dwarves[[/note]]. After a cataclysmic event plunges Thedas into turmoil, the Inquisitor is tasked with leading the ancient [[TitleDrop Inquisition]][[note]]originally an AntiMagicalFaction from the Divine Age, which merged with the Chantry nine centuries ago and eventually split into the now rogue Templar Order and [[InternalAffairs Seekers of Truth]][[/note]] to restore order and hunt down the agents of chaos.
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Instead of [[VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins the Warden]] or [[VideoGame/DragonAgeII Hawke]], the player takes control of the Inquisitor, a new main character with a variety of selectable classes and backgrounds (including non-human races). After a cataclysmic event plunges Thedas into turmoil, the Inquisitor is tasked with leading the ancient [[TitleDrop Inquisition]][[note]]originally an AntiMagicalFaction from the Divine Age, which merged with the Chantry nine centuries ago and eventually split into the now rogue Templar Order and [[InternalAffairs Seekers of Truth]][[/note]] to restore order and to hunt down the agents of chaos.

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Instead of [[VideoGame/DragonAgeOrigins the Warden]] or [[VideoGame/DragonAgeII Hawke]], the player takes control of the Inquisitor, a new main character with a variety of selectable classes and backgrounds (including non-human races). ones). After a cataclysmic event plunges Thedas into turmoil, the Inquisitor is tasked with leading the ancient [[TitleDrop Inquisition]][[note]]originally an AntiMagicalFaction from the Divine Age, which merged with the Chantry nine centuries ago and eventually split into the now rogue Templar Order and [[InternalAffairs Seekers of Truth]][[/note]] to restore order and to hunt down the agents of chaos.

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* AntiMagicalFaction: The purpose of the [[http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/Inquisition original Inquisition]], before it joined forces with the Chantry and was splintered into various branches. What path the new Inquisition follows depends on your choices.

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* AntiMagicalFaction: The purpose of the [[http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/Inquisition original Inquisition]], before it joined forces with the Chantry and was splintered into various branches. What path the new Inquisition follows depends on your choices.choices - the first confirmed party members are a Circle mage, a Seeker who just wants to stop the war, and Varric.


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* OrderReborn: The original Inquisition was disbanded nearly a thousand years ago.

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** EnemyCivilWar: The schism between the [[InternalAffairs Seekers]], the [[ChurchMilitant Templars]] and the [[TheChurch Chantry]], following the dissolution of the [[BindingAncientTreaty Nevarran Accord]] in ''Asunder''.
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** EnemyCivilWar: The schism between the [[InternalAffairs Seekers]], the [[ChurchMilitant Templars]] and the [[TheChurch Chantry]], following the dissolution of the [[BindingAncientTreaty Nevarran Accord]] in ''Asunder''.
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''Asunder''. The "enemy" part varies based on your character's take on the whole issue.

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!!''Dragon Age: Inquisition'' contains examples of:

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!!''Dragon Age: Inquisition'' contains !!The game provides examples of:



* TheBusCameBack: Morrigan, who hasn't been seen since ''Origins'', returns in ''Inquisition''.
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*** For a given value of "enemy".
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* FighterMageThief: As in ''VideoGame/DragonAgeII'', your character's avaliable base classes are Warrior, Mage and Rogue.

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* FighterMageThief: As in ''VideoGame/DragonAgeII'', your character's avaliable base classes are Warrior, Mage and Rogue. Fittingly, the first three confirmed party members are Cassandra (warrior), Varric (rogue) and Vivienne (mage).

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