The Consequences of Disbanding the Templars in Dragon Age: Inquisition
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The decision to disband the Templar Order in Dragon Age: Inquisition is a momentous one, carrying significant consequences for the world, the Inquisition, and even your companions. It’s a path often considered the less favorable one, especially by those who prioritize a rebuilt and reformed Templar presence. However, understanding the full ramifications of this choice is crucial for making an informed decision during your playthrough. So, what exactly happens if you choose to disband the Templars?
The Immediate Aftermath
Choosing to disband the Templars happens through the quest “Champions of the Just.” This choice locks you out of the “In Hushed Whispers” quest, which focuses on allying with the Mages. By selecting the Templars, you’re immediately brought to the Templar-held town of Therinfal Redoubt. Here, you discover the Templars are under the influence of the Elder One, corrupted by red lyrium and now attacking mages indiscriminately. You help Commander Meredith Stroud and her troops to escape and then move on with a plan to deal with the corrupted templars. After confronting the corrupted Lord Seeker Lucius, you are presented with the choice to disband the Templars. Choosing to disband the Templars means the Order, as it is known, no longer exists. There is no grand reformation or rebuilding; the group is effectively dissolved.
The Impact on the Game World
The absence of the Templar Order has several significant effects:
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The Seekers of Truth: While the Templars are disbanded, a reformed group of Seekers of Truth emerges. These Seekers are led by Cassandra Pentaghast. With the Templars gone, the Seekers take on a more prominent role in overseeing magic and mages. This new group seeks to approach magical issues with a less militaristic approach.
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The Fate of Cullen: Cullen, a former Templar himself, is affected by this decision. He struggles with his own past as a Templar and the decision to disband the order that had been a part of his life. He faces his red lyrium addiction and his own internal conflicts with the choice. In an allied Templar game, he can beat his addiction but will still be more damaged. When the Templars are disbanded, he faces his addiction alone. He can still be cured of the addiction, depending on his conversation with the Inquisitor, leading him to a healthier outcome.
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Epilogue Slides: The disbandment of the Templars directly influences the epilogue slides, showcasing the long-term effects of your choices. The slides reveal the consequences of your decision on the political landscape and the lives of those involved. This is a distinct contrast to allying with them, where you would see the epilogue slides reflect the Templars’ role in the new world.
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No Rebuilding Efforts: It is crucial to note that there are no significant attempts by Templar remnants to rebuild their order. This helps make the decision final, avoiding a later resurgence.
The Affect On Companions
The biggest impact of disbanding the Templars is the quest-line that you miss and the companions you will meet at different times. If you choose to disband the templars, you will miss the quest “In Hushed Whispers”. It is a well-loved mission and it leads to meeting a particular companion much earlier.
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Dorian: While you can recruit Dorian whether you side with the Templars or mages, the method of recruitment changes. If you disband the Templars, Dorian will arrive at Haven looking for the Inquisition. If you side with the Mages, you will instead meet him in Redcliffe.
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Other companions: All other companions are available regardless of the path that you take.
A Final Thought
Choosing to disband the Templars is more than just a quick decision. It has implications for characters, the world and the path you take.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can you get Dorian if you side with the Templars and disband them?
Yes, you can absolutely recruit Dorian if you choose to disband the Templars. He will appear in Haven shortly after that choice and will be available to join your party. The choice only changes where and when you meet him.
Are the Templars completely gone after disbanding them?
Yes, the Templar Order is dissolved. There’s no reformation, and no significant effort to rebuild the organization. There may be individuals who still identify as Templars, but they no longer function as an organized unit.
What happens to the Seekers when you disband the Templars?
With the Templars gone, the Seekers of Truth, led by Cassandra Pentaghast, take on a more prominent role in overseeing magical matters. They are re-organized with a new focus.
Does disbanding the Templars affect Cullen’s romance?
While his story does change depending on whether or not the templars are disbanded, the disbanding of the templars does not impact his romance with a female elf or human Inquisitor. He faces his red lyrium addiction alone, but he can still be cured of it through the right dialogue with the Inquisitor.
Is it better to side with the Mages or Templars for a first run?
Many players recommend allying with the Mages for a first playthrough. Choosing the “In Hushed Whispers” quest introduces you to Dorian much earlier in the game and unlocks a fantastic time-travel story segment. You can choose either path in a subsequent run.
Can you still romance other characters if you disband the Templars?
Yes, choosing to disband the Templars does not lock you out of any romance options with the other companions. The only requirements are the character’s gender preference and your own. You can still romance characters like Blackwall (female only), Cassandra (male only), Iron Bull (both), Josephine (both), Sera (female only), and Solas (female elf only), even if the Templars are disbanded.
Does disbanding the Templars change the ending?
Yes, it does impact the game’s epilogue slides. The slides reflect the new world and political landscape that emerged after the decision.
Will Templars try to regroup later?
No. While individual Templars may still exist, they will not try to reconstitute or rebuild as an order after the disbandment.
Does choosing the Templars mean you can’t get certain quests?
Choosing the Templars will lock you out of the “In Hushed Whispers” quest, which is a major storyline segment involving the Mages.
Does Solas like it when you disband the Templars?
While Solas prefers Mages, your actions against the Templars will still not make him approve of you. He may be less disapproving of you if you chose the mages over the Templars.
Who are the strongest mages in the Dragon Age Universe?
In the franchise, Flemeth is considered the most powerful mage, followed by Solas, Corypheus, and the Magisters Sidereal. Among the protagonist characters, the Inquisitor is the most powerful thanks to the anchor in their hand.
Why do the Templars exist in Dragon Age?
The Templars were created as an order dedicated to policing and controlling mages, who are seen as dangerous. They were created to ensure mages did not fall to the demonic influence of The Fade.
Who is the strongest templar in other games?
In the Assassin’s Creed series, King Washington is considered to be the strongest Templar.
Are Templars and Assassins always good and bad in Assassin’s Creed?
In the franchise, the Templars are always the antagonists and the Assassins generally take the role of the protagonist.
Do any real life organizations resemble the Templars?
The real life Knights Templar, a Catholic military order during the Crusades, was a historical influence. While the real life organization was disbanded hundreds of years ago, there are groups today that claim to be associated with it.