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** There's a small one at the end of this origin as well, though it can go overlooked considering all the horrible things that have happened so far. After [[spoiler: killing Vaughn for raping Shianni,]] you and Soris escape with the girls back to the alienage. When the guard shows up looking for the ones responsible, the Warden has the option to step forward and take all the blame, even though it's possible that they'll be tortured to death by the Arl of Denerim for it, saving Soris from the same fate. The gratitude that Soris shows you after Duncan recruits you really drives the point home.
-->'''Soris''': "You've been my hero since we were kids, it's just official now."
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* During the [[GrandFinale finale]], [[spoiler: you're forced to split up the party, taking three members to fight the Archdemon and leaving the rest behind to guard the gates of Denerim.]] Your party member's dialogue will differ, depending on whether or not you choose to take them with, though their heartfelt goodbyes always swing between TearJerker and CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming. Upon choosing to take Alistair with me while romancing him, I braced myself for a somewhat awkward or resentful conversation considering [[spoiler: I'd just convinced him to do the ritual with Morrigan.]] And then...

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* During the [[GrandFinale finale]], [[spoiler: you're forced to split up the party, taking three members to fight the Archdemon and leaving the rest behind to guard the gates of Denerim.]] Your party member's dialogue will differ, depending on whether or not you choose to take them with, though their heartfelt goodbyes always swing between TearJerker and CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming. Upon choosing to take Alistair with me while romancing him, I braced myself for a somewhat awkward or resentful conversation considering [[spoiler: I'd just convinced him to do the ritual with Morrigan.Morrigan in spite of all the revulsion and reservations he must have had.]] And then...

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* During the [[GrandFinale finale]], [[spoiler: you're forced to split up the party, taking three members to fight the Archdemon and leaving the rest behind to guard the gates of Denerim.]] Your party member's dialogue will differ, depending on whether or not you choose to take them with, though their heartfelt goodbyes always swing between TearJerker and CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming. Upon choosing to take Alistair with me while romancing him, I braced myself for a somewhat awkward or resentful conversation considering [[spoiler: I'd just convinced him to do the ritual with Morrigan.]] And then...
-->'''Alistair:''' So this could be it. Soon this will be finished, one way or another.
-->'''Warden:''' I love you, Alistair.
-->'''Alistair:''' And I love you. '''Always.'''
Cue a lip quibble from me and my PC's renewed resolve to get out there and [[EarnYourHappyEnding EARN that happy ending.]]





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\n* During the [[GrandFinale finale]], [[spoiler: you're forced to split up the party, taking three members to fight the Archdemon and leaving the rest behind to guard the gates of Denerim.]] Your party member's dialogue will differ, depending on whether or not you choose to take them with, though their heartfelt goodbyes always swing between TearJerker and CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming. Upon choosing to take Alistair with me while romancing him, I braced myself for a somewhat awkward or resentful conversation considering [[spoiler: I'd just convinced him to do the ritual with Morrigan.]] And then...
-->'''Alistair:''' So this could be it. Soon this will be finished, one way or another.
-->'''Warden:''' I love you, Alistair.
-->'''Alistair:''' And I love you. '''Always.'''
Cue a lip quibble from me and my PC's renewed resolve to get out there and [[EarnYourHappyEnding EARN that happy ending.]]

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* During the [[GrandFinale finale]], [[spoiler: you're forced to split up the party, taking three members to fight the Archdemon and leaving the rest behind to guard the gates of Denerim.]] Your party member's dialogue will differ, depending on whether or not you choose to take them with, though their heartfelt goodbyes swing between TearJerker and CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming. Upon choosing to take Alistair with me while romancing him, I braced myself for a somewhat awkward or resentful conversation considering [[spoiler: I'd just convinced him to do the ritual with Morrigan.]] And then...

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* During the [[GrandFinale finale]], [[spoiler: you're forced to split up the party, taking three members to fight the Archdemon and leaving the rest behind to guard the gates of Denerim.]] Your party member's dialogue will differ, depending on whether or not you choose to take them with, though their heartfelt goodbyes always swing between TearJerker and CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming. Upon choosing to take Alistair with me while romancing him, I braced myself for a somewhat awkward or resentful conversation considering [[spoiler: I'd just convinced him to do the ritual with Morrigan.]] And then...

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* During the [[GrandFinale finale]], [[spoiler: you're forced to split up the party, taking three members to fight the Archdemon and leaving the rest behind to guard the gates of Denerim.]] Your party member's dialogue will differ, depending on whether or not you choose to take them with, though their heartfelt goodbyes swing between TearJerker and CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming. Upon choosing to take Alistair with me while romancing him, I braced myself for a somewhat awkward or resentful conversation considering [[spoiler: I'd just convinced him to do the ritual with Morrigan.]] And then...
-->'''Alistair:''' So this could be it. Soon this will be finished, one way or another.
-->'''Warden:''' I love you, Alistair.
-->'''Alistair:''' And I love you. '''Always.'''
Cue a lip quibble from me and my PC's renewed resolve to get out there and [[EarnYourHappyEnding EARN that happy ending.]]





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\n** Don't forget [[spoiler: giving him Duncan's shield!]]

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* Sten and Shale hit it off remarkably well, especially considering the borderline antagonistic conversations they have with everyone else. Sten expresses impressive respect for Shale's abilities, and Shale responds in kind, admitting that she admires Sten's combat prowess - something she does for no one else in the party save potentially the Warden. And for Sten's part, he actually refers to Shale as ''kadan'' - just like he does the Warden.

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* If Zevran is in love with you, and you survive, you get the option to take him with you on your travels. Talk about a MissedMomentOfAwesome...

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* If Zevran is in love with you, and you survive, you get the option to take him with you on your travels. Talk about a MissedMomentOfAwesome...
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Well, now that you\'ve mentioned it, it\'s been mentioned, so it can\'t be surprising anymore that it hasn\'t been mentioned. Being mentioned and all.


* Surprising that there is no mention yet of giving Alistair his mother's amulet. She died giving birth to him, leaving him to be raised by [[spoiler: his uncle]], Arl Eamon Guerrin. All that he had of hers was a small, cheap Chantry amulet, but the young boy cherished it. When Eamon was coerced into sending the adolescent Alistair away to be trained by the Chantry and made a templar, Alistair was so furious that he threw the amulet against a wall, shattering it. Years later, the player can find the same amulet, glued back together by Eamon, and give it to Alistair. With the right dialogue options chosen, the following conversation is one of the most touching to be shared with him, male or female Warden.


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* Surprising that there is no mention yet of giving Giving Alistair his mother's amulet. She died giving birth to him, leaving him to be raised by [[spoiler: his uncle]], Arl Eamon Guerrin. All that he had of hers was a small, cheap Chantry amulet, but the young boy cherished it. When Eamon was coerced into sending the adolescent Alistair away to be trained by the Chantry and made a templar, Alistair was so furious that he threw the amulet against a wall, shattering it. Years later, the player can find the same amulet, glued back together by Eamon, and give it to Alistair. With the right dialogue options chosen, the following conversation is one of the most touching to be shared with him, male or female Warden.

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* A simple one comes as the chosen party races from Denerim's gates to find and kill the Archdemon. The only path you can take leads you past dozens of Arl Eamon's troops, and as one they raise their fists and roar their support for you, some even calling out [[CrowningMomentOfAwesome awesome]] lines. Especially considering how far the Grey Wardens have fallen in Ferelden, and being slandered as traitors and regicides by Teyrn Loghain for months. These men and women know that you're their hero, and damned if they'll let you face near-certain death without letting you know it.
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* Upon starting a romance (it doesn't matter which), Wynne will comment on how she's unsure if becoming romantically involved with someone is the best thing to do considering your duties as a Warden. However, if you treat your love interest right and maintain a good approval with them, Wynne will eventually recant and admit that you two are good for eachother.

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* Upon starting a romance (it doesn't matter which), Wynne will comment on how she's unsure if becoming romantically involved with someone is the best thing to do considering your duties as a Warden. However, if you treat your love interest right and maintain a good approval with them, Wynne will eventually recant and admit that you two are good for eachother.each other.
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* Surprising that there is no mention yet of giving Alistair his mother's amulet. She died giving birth to him, leaving him to be raised by [[spoiler: his uncle]], Arl Eamon Guerrin. All that he had of hers was a small, cheap Chantry amulet, but he it. When Eamon was coerced into sending the young Alistair away to be trained by the Chantry and made a templar, Alistair was so furious that he threw the amulet against a wall, shattering it. Years later, the player can find the same amulet, glued back together by Eamon, and give it to Alistair. With the right dialogue options chosen, the following conversation is one of the most touching to be shared with him, male or female Warden.


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* Surprising that there is no mention yet of giving Alistair his mother's amulet. She died giving birth to him, leaving him to be raised by [[spoiler: his uncle]], Arl Eamon Guerrin. All that he had of hers was a small, cheap Chantry amulet, but he the young boy cherished it. When Eamon was coerced into sending the young adolescent Alistair away to be trained by the Chantry and made a templar, Alistair was so furious that he threw the amulet against a wall, shattering it. Years later, the player can find the same amulet, glued back together by Eamon, and give it to Alistair. With the right dialogue options chosen, the following conversation is one of the most touching to be shared with him, male or female Warden.

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* Surprising that there is no mention yet of giving Alistair his mother's amulet. She died giving birth to him, leaving him to be raised by [[spoiler: his uncle]], Arl Eamon Guerrin. All that he had of hers was a small, cheap Chantry amulet, but he it. When Eamon was coerced into sending the young Alistair away to be trained by the Chantry and made a templar, Alistair was so furious that he threw the amulet against a wall, shattering it. Years later, the player can find the same amulet, glued back together by Eamon, and give it to Alistair. With the right dialogue options chosen, the following conversation is one of the most touching to be shared with him, male or female Warden.

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** [[spoiler:Except that as ''DragonAgeII'' reveals, Leliana left the Warden to become Sister Nightingale, the "left hand of the Divine".]]
*** [[spoiler:Nowhere is stated that she ''left'' the Warden; in fact, if you romanced her, when Hawke asks if she's ''the'' Leliana that helped the Warden during the Blight, intead of saying that she knew him/her many years ago, she simply says that he/she is "dear to [her] heart".]]

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** [[spoiler:Except In ''DragonAgeII'', it is revealed that as ''DragonAgeII'' reveals, Leliana left [[spoiler:that the Warden to become Sister Nightingale, effectively dumped her (possibly not quite our of his/her own volition as the "left hand matter of the Divine".his/her disappearance is left intentionally vague). However, being, well, herself, Leliana manages to turn even ''that'' into a CMOH: as of ''[=DA2=]'' ending, she is [[IWillFindYou still searching for him/her]] across all of Thedas (regardless of whether you pursued romance with her or not). In fact, it's her official goddamn job now, it seems.]]
*** [[spoiler:Nowhere is stated that she ''left'' the Warden; in fact, if you romanced her, when Hawke asks if she's ''the'' Leliana that helped the Warden during the Blight, intead of saying that she knew him/her many years ago, she simply says that he/she is "dear to [her] heart".]]
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-->'''Wynne:'' And if we should prevail, even if [[HeroicSacrifice you die]], you will live on in the memories of those you sacrificed everything for.
-->'''Warden:'' That's all I could ask for.
-->'''Wynne:'' And perhaps one day, they will forget, but it will not erase what you did. Every new day they see will be because of you. And nothing in this world will ever make that untrue.

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-->'''Wynne:'' -->'''Wynne:''' And if we should prevail, even if [[HeroicSacrifice you die]], you will live on in the memories of those you sacrificed everything for.
-->'''Warden:'' -->'''Warden:''' That's all I could ask for.
-->'''Wynne:'' -->'''Wynne:''' And perhaps one day, they will forget, but it will not erase what you did. Every new day they see will be because of you. And nothing in this world will ever make that untrue.

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* In one conversation with Wynne, she says that she's a very old woman and she's feeling tired. The Warden can say that she looks like she's got a lot of years in her yet and her response is "You are very kind to say so."
* This conversation with Wynne:
-->'''Wynne:'' And if we should prevail, even if [[HeroicSacrifice you die]], you will live on in the memories of those you sacrificed everything for.
-->'''Warden:'' That's all I could ask for.
-->'''Wynne:'' And perhaps one day, they will forget, but it will not erase what you did. Every new day they see will be because of you. And nothing in this world will ever make that untrue.



* In one conversation with Wynne, she says that she's a very old woman and she's feeling tired. The Warden can say that she looks like she's got a lot of years in her yet and her response is "You are very kind to say so."
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** She will even defend your relationship with ''Morrigan'' to the rest of the party should romance become love.
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*** [[spoiler:Nowhere is stated that she ''left'' the Warden; in fact, if you romanced her, when Hawke asks if she's ''the'' Leliana that helped the Warden during the Blight, intead of saying that she knew him/her many years ago, she simply says that he/she is "dear to [her] heart".]]
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** [[spoiler:Except that as ''DragonAgeII'' reveals, Leliana left the Warden to become Sister Nightingale, the "left hand of the Divine".]]
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* Human Noble gets a fair bit too. Double for being a female. When you get to the ghost of your father, and he tells you how very proud of you he is, how he doesn't blame you for having to run away, leaving him and your mother to die.

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* Human Noble gets a fair bit too. Double for being a female. When you get to the ghost of your father, and he tells you [[SoProudOfYou how very proud of you he is, is]], how he doesn't blame you for having to run away, leaving him and your mother to die.

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** His line when you do take him with you is also a BadassBoast and CMOH combined.
--->'''Oghren:''' This is it, Warden. "When from the blood of battle the Stone has fed, let the heroes prevail and the blighters lie dead." As one of the blighters, I sodding salute you. Let us show them our hearts, and then show them THEIRS.

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* Sten gets one as well, when the stiff, LawfulNeutral giant breaks his own strong social taboos to compliment the Warden. "I hope that we never meet on the battlefield." Coming from Sten, that's pretty powerful.

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* Sten gets one as well, when the stiff, LawfulNeutral giant breaks his own strong social taboos to compliment the Warden. "I hope that we never meet on the battlefield." Coming from Sten, that's pretty powerful.
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**Sten actually says "I will not look for you on the battlefield.", which is all the more heartwarming when one thinks about it.
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* If you remain faithful to Jowan, and do everything you can to help him, he will still be returned to the Circle of Mages to be Tranquilized. He will have fully atoned at that point, and as he's led off to the Tower, he says warmly, "Goodbye... friend." Keep in mind that he knows the next time you meet, he'll never be able to express any sort of emotion to you.
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* If you pursued romance with Leliana, the epilogue of ''Awakening'' says that the Warden has reunited with a certain "red-haired bard" and is still out there with her, looking for adventure, having never returned to the duties of Warden-Commander. If this kind of happiness is not the greatest reward for the Savior of Ferelden, I don't know what is.
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--> "Although Sigun seemed intent on leaving for her Calling, departing for the Deep Roads to finish what she started in Kal'Hirol, the Warden-Commander had a knack for finding important and absolutely urgent things to occupy the dwarf."

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--> "Although Sigun Sigrun seemed intent on leaving for her Calling, departing for the Deep Roads to finish what she started in Kal'Hirol, the Warden-Commander had a knack for finding important and absolutely urgent things to occupy the dwarf."

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** A possible epilogue for Sigrun:
--> "Although Sigun seemed intent on leaving for her Calling, departing for the Deep Roads to finish what she started in Kal'Hirol, the Warden-Commander had a knack for finding important and absolutely urgent things to occupy the dwarf."

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* If Zevren is in love with you, and you choose not to bring him with you to slay the Archdemon, it goes into serious TearJerker territory, especially if you choose Ultimate Sacrifice. When you tell him you love him, his face breaks down and he sighs sadly, "... cruel to the end."

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* If Zevren Zevran is in love with you, and you choose not to bring him with you to slay the Archdemon, it goes into serious TearJerker territory, especially if you choose Ultimate Sacrifice. When you tell him you love him, his face breaks down and he sighs sadly, "... cruel to the end."
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* If Zevran is in love with you, and you survive, you get the option to take him with you on your travels. Talk about a MissedMomentOfAwesome...
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** In Witch Hunt, if you kept the ring, she mentions it.

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* Oghren, if you choose to leave him in defense of the gate at the final battle. Especially if you have maxed out approval. He realizes how far he's fallen from the great warrior he used to be to the raving drunk he was when you met him, and he shows that your friendship helped pull him out of that ditch.
-->'''Oghren:''' Let the stone turn red from the blood of heroes. Today, I will be the warrior you taught me to be.
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* Upon starting a romance (it doesn't matter which), Wynne will comment on how she's unsure if becoming romantically involved with someone is the best thing to do considering your duties as a Warden. However, if you treat your love interest right and maintain a good approval with them, Wynne will eventually recant and admit that you two are good for eachother.

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* This troper found Sigrun's eternal thankfulness for the simple pleasure of being allowed to use the castle library downright heartbreaking. For background, since she was born casteless, she had been illiterate for most of her life, but after joining the Legion of the Dead a fellow Legionnaire taught her how to read, and she learned to love it...but they only had one book. This is the first time she's allowed to enjoy a simple hobby that any of us would take for granted.

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* This troper found Sigrun's eternal thankfulness for the simple pleasure of being allowed to use the castle library downright heartbreaking. For background, since she was born casteless, she had been illiterate for most of her life, but after joining the Legion of the Dead a fellow Legionnaire taught her how to read, and she learned to love it...but they only had one book. This is the first time she's allowed to enjoy a simple hobby that any of us would take for granted. granted.

* Anders' epilogue if he survives the storyline and you've completed his personal side-quest: He stays at the Vigil's Keep for a long, long time and when he finally decides it's time to leave, he comes right back not two months later because the Wardens have become more than just a job for him--they are now his home and family.

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