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Trying to piece together the bits that each of the Veilguard companions inherits from the legacy of Varric Tethras:

- Neve: nicknames (she calls romanced Rook “Trouble” and talks about nicknames while you’re walking around), and also the specific way she is devoted to Dock Town reminds me of Varric with Kirkwall

- Harding: physically she inherits a crossbow bolt, but also archery prowess in general; probably more nuanced cause she knew him longer

- Bellara: writing, she was inspired to start writing stories that are loosely based on her adventures during the game, with colorful embellishments and romance just like Varric

- Davrin: shirts that leave nothing to the imagination

- Lucanis: Varric’s quippy humor, his one-liners during combat and general reactions to things, probably more reminiscent because of Mary Kirby

- Emmrich: ?

- Taash: ?

Rook obviously inherits Varric’s role in the whole narrative, the job of being living glue, and beyond that however much or little the player wishes to imprint upon them.

Emmrich: he loves resolutely like Varric does. In DA2, he’s one of the few companions that got along with pretty much everyone. This is continued in DAI, when he befriends Cole (who everyone hates/is scared of/is confused by). In turn, Emmrich is very, very kind. Taash calls him a “skull-fucker” to his face, which is decidedly rude, and he still chooses to be polite and courteous to them. Although they present differently, they share the same general “i am tolerant and friendly to All” vibe.

Taash: while i think they don’t share many similarities with Varric, i do believe they both have very strong convictions: Taash, while they struggle with their identity as Qunari/Rivaini/Nonbinary/Adaari, they still maintain strong core principles. “Don’t be an asshole,” they would say. Doesn’t that sound familiar? As I played the games, I always found Varric to be a little uncomfortable with his dwarven identity. He struggled with how he should present himself, fighting against the general “dwarven pride” his older brother ascribed to and its styling (no beard, not a stoic warrior, HATER of caves and underground places). taash & varric, while not entirely certain of how they are, definitely know what is right and what is not. And i love that!

Now that I've played the game (almost twice) I think I've figured them all out.

Rook - Elgar'nan, the leader. Controller of light and dark. The one who influences the others.

Neve - Mythal, who can be a fierce protector or a source of inspiration and hope.

Harding - Andruil, the hunter, who went mad from the Void and had to fight her way back

Bellara - June, the inventor. Master of magical artifact.

Lucanis - Dirthamen, keeper of secrets, who mastered the twin ravens of Fear and Deceit, and returned from death.

Davrin - Ghilan'nain, Master of Monsters, Keeper of Halla.

Emmrich - Falon'Din, the necromancer. Friend of the dead.

Taash - Sylaise, who's fire cannot be quenched.

“He sang a lot.

elven translated by @nadas-dirthalen and @seeker-ophelia

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