What happens to the main character in Dragon Age: Origins?
The main character in Dragon Age: Origins, known as the Hero of Ferelden, can have different fates depending on the player’s choices throughout the game, including killing the Archdemon themselves and subsequently dying, or declining Morrigan’s ritual and surviving. The character’s fate is heavily influenced by their race, gender, and class, as well as their relationships with other characters, such as Alistair and Morrigan.
Understanding the Main Character’s Fate
The fate of the Hero of Ferelden is determined by the player’s choices, particularly in the final stages of the game.
FAQs
1. What happens at the end of Dragon Age: Origins?
The ending of Dragon Age: Origins involves the coronation of Alistair or Anora as the ruler of Ferelden, with the Hero of Ferelden being named as such. The player’s choices during the game determine the exact outcome of the ending.
2. What happens to Morrigan after Dragon Age: Origins?
Morrigan gains the ability to shapeshift into a dragon and battles with Corypheus’ dragon. She departs Skyhold for unknown parts after Corypheus’ defeat.
3. What happens to the Warden after origins?
If the Warden survives the events of Dragon Age: Origins, they are promoted to Warden-Commander and become the Arl of the Arling of Amaranthine.
4. Is the Hero of Ferelden still Warden-Commander?
The Hero of Ferelden is promoted to Commander of the Grey and becomes Ferelden’s new Warden-Commander, succeeding Duncan, if they survive the Fifth Blight.
5. Do you meet the Hero of Ferelden in Dragon Age: Inquisition?
The Hero of Ferelden does not appear in person in Dragon Age: Inquisition, as BioWare did not want to assign a voice to the character.
6. Does Morrigan stay with the Warden?
Morrigan leaves the Warden on the eve of the final battle if her offer is turned down, but will return if the player has a romantic relationship with her.
7. Can Alistair and the Warden have a baby?
A Grey Warden can have a child, but not with another Grey Warden. If Alistair is married to a female PC, they will not have an heir unless Alistair has a child with someone else.
8. Who is the canon Warden in Dragon Age: Origins?
The canon story for Dragon Age: Origins states that the Warden is of Dalish Elf origin, sacrifices themselves to kill the Archdemon, and Alistair becomes king.
9. Who can romance Morrigan?
Male Wardens can romance Morrigan, but it requires effort to maintain the relationship. A guide can be helpful in ensuring the romance is successful.
10. Is Morrigan really Flemeth’s daughter?
Morrigan is indeed the daughter of Flemeth, a witch who raised her in the Kocari Wilds.
11. Is it better to romance Leliana or Morrigan?
Romancing Leliana requires more work to initiate, while romancing Morrigan is easier to start but harder to maintain. The choice ultimately depends on the player’s preference.
12. What happens if Leliana died in Dragon Age: Origins?
Leliana returns as a character in Dragon Age: Inquisition, explaining that she was resurrected by The Maker if she was killed in the first game.
13. Is Morrigan evil in Dragon Age: Origins?
Morrigan is neither fully friend nor foe, and her actions are motivated by her love for her son and her desire to protect him.
14. Who is the main villain in Dragon Age: Origins?
The Archdemon leading the Fifth Blight is the central antagonist of Dragon Age: Origins, responsible for unleashing the Darkspawn hordes on Ferelden.
15. Can the Warden have a kid with Morrigan?
If the Warden shares a night with Morrigan without performing the Ritual, Kieran is conceived as a normal baby without the soul of an Old God.