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* Qunari, on close examination, is a clever anagram of [[MassEffect Quarian]].
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* One of the interruptions you can find while traveling is an old farm couple finding a baby that came from the sky on a meteorite. This, of course, is a reference to Superman.

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* One of the interruptions you can find while traveling is an old farm couple finding a baby that came from the sky on a meteorite. This, of course, is a reference to Superman.
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* One of the interruptions you can find while traveling is an old farm couple finding a baby that came from the sky on a meteorite. This, of course, is a reference to Superman.
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* While more of a stretch than the other examples listed, to the point of possibly being coincidental, two NPCs are named [[TalesOfSymphonia "Lloyd" and "Irving"]]. The former NPC can even be found in a tavern along with a character, Berwick voiced by CamClarke [[spoiler: the voice of Lloyd Irving's father, Kratos.]]
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** He's even got a 'Ghastly Hat' which his mother made for him. Unlike Jayne he doesn't seem to be all that keen on wearing it.
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* If you talk with Sten twice in the epilogue he'll say: "I was told there would be cake. There is no cake. The cake is a lie."

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* If you talk with Sten twice in the epilogue he'll say: "I was told there would be cake. [[{{Portal}} There is no cake. The cake is a lie.""]]
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* In the Witch Hunt [=DLC=], the joinable mage NPC Finn has a magic staff [[{{Firefly}} called]] [[ICallItVera Vera]]. The item description even says, "He's named it 'Vera' for some reason".
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* If Zevran is in your group, you can at one point give him a pair of Dalish leather gloves (like the ones his mother used to own). He will be surprised and ask you what the occasion is, to which one of the responses is: [[PiratesOfTheCaribbean "If you don't want them, give them back."]]

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* If Zevran is in your group, you can at one point give him a pair of Dalish leather gloves (like the ones his mother used to own). He will be surprised and ask you what the occasion is, to which one of the responses is: player character may respond: [[PiratesOfTheCaribbean "If you don't want them, give them back."]]
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* If Zevran is in your group, you can at one point give him a pair of Dalish leather gloves (like the ones his mother used to own). He will be surprised and ask you what the occasion is, to which the player character may respond: [[PiratesOfTheCarribean "If you don't want them, give them back."]]

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* If Zevran is in your group, you can at one point give him a pair of Dalish leather gloves (like the ones his mother used to own). He will be surprised and ask you what the occasion is, to which one of the player character may respond: [[PiratesOfTheCarribean responses is: [[PiratesOfTheCaribbean "If you don't want them, give them back."]]
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* If Zevran is in your group, you can at one point give him a pair of Dalish leather gloves (like the ones his mother used to own). He will be surprised and ask you what the occasion is, to which the player character may respond: [[PiratesOfTheCarribean "If you don't want them, give them back."]]
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* The whole concept of being made Tranquil is a direct reference to the Gentling/Stilling Process in the wheel of time. To drive the point home the first Tranquil you meet is named Owain, one of the main support characters Thom had nephew Owyn who was gentled as part of his freudian motivation for helping the main characters.

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* The whole concept of being made Tranquil is a direct reference to the Gentling/Stilling Process in the wheel of time.''TheWheelOfTime''. To drive the point home the first Tranquil you meet is named Owain, one of the main support characters Thom had nephew Owyn who was gentled as part of his freudian motivation for helping the main characters.
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* If you talk with Sten twice in the epilogue he'll say: "I was told there would be cake. There is no cake. [[Portal The cake is a lie]]."

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* If you talk with Sten twice in the epilogue he'll say: "I was told there would be cake. There is no cake. [[Portal The cake is a lie]].lie."

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* Am I the only one that noticed the "song book" [[Nirvana In Uthenera]]?
* If you talk with Sten twice in the Epilogue he'll say: "I was told there would be cake. There is no cake.The cake is a lie."

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* Am I the only one that noticed the "song book" [[Nirvana In Uthenera]]?
* If you talk with Sten twice in the Epilogue epilogue he'll say: "I was told there would be cake. There is no cake. [[Portal The cake is a lie.lie]]."
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* Another Penny Arcade reference comes from the "found cake" that your dog can retrieve for you.

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* Another Penny Arcade reference comes from In Awakening, the "found cake" flavor text for the Kal'Hirol Lava Burst mentions that your dog can retrieve for you. [[TheSimpsons it tastes like burning.]]

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* Another Penny Arcade reference comes from the "found cake" that your dog can retrieve for you.
* The whole concept of being made Tranquil is a direct reference to the Gentling/Stilling Process in the wheel of time. To drive the point home the first Tranquil you meet is named Owain, one of the main support characters Thom had nephew Owyn who was gentled as part of his freudian motivation for helping the main characters.
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* A bit of a TearJerker, the [[http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/Codex_Entry:_A_Rolled-Up_Note Rolled-Up Note]] you find is a clear shout-out to VForVendetta's [[http://www.shadowgalaxy.net/Vendetta/valerie.html Valerie Page]].

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** And also, after getting into a fight in a bar, one of the dialogue options to the bartender afterward is [[StarWars "Sorry about the mess."]]
*** During the Human Noble origin, the PC can say "I've got a bad feeling about this."

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** And also, after getting into a fight in a bar, one of the dialogue options to the bartender afterward is [[StarWars "Sorry about the mess."]]
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* Am i the only one that noticed the "song book" [[Nirvana In Uthenera]]?

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* Am i I the only one that noticed the "song book" [[Nirvana In Uthenera]]?




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* In the Darkspawn Chronicles it's revealed that Alistair named his dog [[PennyArcade Barkspawn]].
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* If you talk with Sten twice in the Epilogue he'll say: "I was told there would be cake. There is no cake.[[Portal The cake is a lie]]."

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* If you talk with Sten twice in the Epilogue he'll say: "I was told there would be cake. There is no cake.[[Portal The cake is a lie]].lie."
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*Am i the only one that noticed the "song book" [[Nirvana In Uthenera]]?
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** Take a close look at the "Berserker" specialization icon in ''Origins'' - [[http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100712094111/dragonage/images/e/e8/Classico_berserker.png notice anything]] [[http://ro42g.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/berserker03.jpg familiar]]?
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* It's probably safe to say that at some point in the sequel, your party will be referred to as the "[[{{Berserk}} Band of Hawke]]."
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** BonusBoss Gaxkang is a clear shout out to Baldur's Gate II's Kangax.
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* After fighting the soldiers in the tavern in Lothering, talking to the barkeep allows you to begin the conversation with ''[[StarWars "Sorry about the mess..."]]''
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* Sergeant Kylon, and his watchmen might be a small reference to the Ankh-Morpork city watch from the Discworld series of novels, not only is his name very similar to one of the characters, he also complains of the complete ineptness of the guard in capturing criminals and preventing crime.
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* A random encounter has a group of people surrounding an axe in a stump, and whomever pulls it out is said to be the true ruler of all Thedas. It seems like a KingArthur reference ... until a NPC starts complaining that lifting a drunken logger's axe out of a stump [[MontyPythonAndTheHolyGrail is no basis for a system of government]]. Another onlooker will state that the Warden has a regal manner, as evidenced by the fact that they haven't got dung all over them.

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* A random encounter has a group of people surrounding an axe in a stump, and whomever pulls it out is said to be the true ruler of all Thedas. It seems like a KingArthur reference ... until a NPC starts complaining that lifting a drunken logger's axe out of a stump [[MontyPythonAndTheHolyGrail is no basis for a system of government]]. Another onlooker will state that the Warden has a regal manner, as evidenced by the fact that they [[MontyPythonAndTheHolyGrail haven't got dung all over them.them]].
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* A random encounter has a group of people surrounding an axe in a stump, and whomever pulls it out is said to be the true ruler of all Thedas. It seems like a KingArthur reference...until a NPC starts complaining that [[MontyPythonAndTheHolyGrail this is no basis for the system of government, and that she knows the warden is important because they haven't got dung all over them.]]

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* A random encounter has a group of people surrounding an axe in a stump, and whomever pulls it out is said to be the true ruler of all Thedas. It seems like a KingArthur reference...reference ... until a NPC starts complaining that lifting a drunken logger's axe out of a stump [[MontyPythonAndTheHolyGrail this is no basis for the a system of government, and government]]. Another onlooker will state that she knows the warden is important because Warden has a regal manner, as evidenced by the fact that they haven't got dung all over them.]]
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* During the Leliana's Song DLC, the eponymous [[strike:French Spy]] Orlesian bard will enter a room with a pair of guards in it and announce her presence with a loud exclamation of "[[TeamFortress2 Gentlemen!]]"

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* During the Leliana's Song DLC, the eponymous [[strike:French Spy]] Orlesian bard will enter a room with a pair full of guards in it and announce her presence with a loud exclamation of "[[TeamFortress2 Gentlemen!]]"
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* During the Leliana's Song DLC, the titular [[strike:French Spy]] Orlesian bard will enter a room with a pair of guards in it and announce her presence with a loud exclamation of "[[TeamFortress2 Gentlemen!]]"

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* During the Leliana's Song DLC, the titular eponymous [[strike:French Spy]] Orlesian bard will enter a room with a pair of guards in it and announce her presence with a loud exclamation of "[[TeamFortress2 Gentlemen!]]"

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