What happens if you pardon Blackwall?
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If you pardon Blackwall, he will dedicate himself to serving the Inquisition fully, and he will prefer to be called “Blackwall” since he has become accustomed to being called by the name and now thinks it more of a title that he should live up to. This decision allows Thom Rainier, the man behind the Blackwall persona, to atone for his past crimes and find redemption as a member of the Inquisition.
Understanding Blackwall’s Story
To fully comprehend the implications of pardoning Blackwall, it’s essential to understand his backstory. Thom Rainier, aka Blackwall, is a complex character with a troubled past, having committed a grave mistake that led him to assume the identity of a Grey Warden.
FAQs
General Questions
- What happens if the Inquisitor judges Blackwall? If the Inquisitor judges Blackwall, they can choose to pardon his crimes, at which point he will dedicate himself to serving the Inquisition fully.
- Can Blackwall be romanced? Blackwall can be romanced by a female of any race, including an elf, but it must be a female.
- What triggers Blackwall to leave? Blackwall has left the Inquisition due to the impending execution of a man called Mornay, one of the soldiers responsible for the Callier massacre.
In-Game Consequences
- What happens if you free Blackwall? If pardoned, Rainier decides to atone by dedicating his life to the Inquisition.
- Can you romance someone else after Blackwall? If you have sex with Blackwall, you are locked into the romance and can’t romance anyone else.
- Is Blackwall a good companion? Blackwall can destroy breakable walls found in the environment as he is a warrior, and as a Champion, he makes a great choice for a tank as he is capable of taking a lot of damage.
Character Relationships
- Can you romance Iron Bull after Blackwall? You are fine with Blackwall until you do his quest on the Storm Coast and the follow-up talk, at which point you can break off or commit.
- How do you trigger Blackwall romance? If the player chooses the flirtatious dialogue option, this will trigger a relationship with Blackwall.
- Can you lose companions in Dragon Age Inquisition? Cole will leave if he doesn’t like what you’re up to, and Dorian can also leave, but you’ll have a low approval confrontation scene.
Game Progression
- What happens if the Inquisitor uses the well? Known consequences of drinking from the well include losing free will to Flemeth.
- Is it better to save the dreadnought or the Chargers? The dreadnought gives a better character card and helps Iron Bull to grow as a follower of the Qun.
- Who can you marry in Trespasser? Sera and Cullen can be married in Trespasser.
Character Backstory
- What is the warden Blackwall’s first name? Thom Rainier is the real name of the character known as Blackwall.
- Is Blackwall really a Warden? Blackwall was introduced as a Grey Warden, but it is later revealed that this is a ruse, and he is actually Thom Rainier, a man who assumed the identity of a Warden.
- How old is Blackwall? Blackwall is in his early 50s, making him one of the older companions in the game.