There is,you know,surprisingly,always hope.

I mean, the guy you pulled out of a cage can become the freaking Arishok. That odd woman you meet in the tavern and decide to bring along can become Divine Victoria. Alistair can be king. That witch who turned into a dragon when you fought her was actually an ancient elven god. If we count Dragon!Andraste and the arch demon, that’s three potential dragon gods you can kill in that game.

You manage to resolve tense political situations that would take other groups months of efforts and tons of diplomatic resources and military presence with just yourself, your colourful band of misfit/murderous companions, and your dog. In under a year. 

You can even make friends with one of those insane darkspawn magisters that almost destroys the world in DA:I. Just like, palling around with him. Swapping notes. Doing trust building exercises while everyone else is losing their shit over Corypheus.

Hero of Ferelden: *Chooses new King of Orzammar*

Hero of Ferelden: *Overthrows Ferelden government*

Hero of Ferelden: *Appoints Grey Warden sidekick as King*

Hero of Ferelden: *Becomes Arl of Amaranthine*

-Killed thousands of darkspawn.

-slayed a dragon

-fought off assassins

-killed a cult

-killed a large fraction of Antivan crows. 

-slaughtered their way through the Deep roads.

-Possibly defeated Loghain in single combat. 

-Possibly busted their way out of jail. Twice depending on Origin. 

-Possibly killed an Archdemon.

In short, the Warden probably has a death toll of hundreds as a rookie warden. Only imagine how badass the Warden is now, 10 years later. They probably couldn’t be in DA:I cus Nightmare would just give up at the sight of them.

Conclusion: