Key conclusions
- BioWare offers graphic novels, lore, animated adaptations, and more for
Dragon Age
ventilators. -
Dragon Age
novels such as
Tevinter nights
and
Empire in masks
directly complement the games. - There was a comic featuring Orson Scott Card, but fans don't look back on it fondly.
No lore is complete without additional media that supports a persistent game world. BioWare, in their (sometimes) wisdom, knows this and has created many free stories for them Dragon Age games for years. From simple knowledge books to digital collaboration comics, there's something for everyone.
Fortunately, the catalog isn't as big as it would be for something like this Hello or Star Wars; BioWare keeps things straight with objective stories – most of which are tied to in-game events. They also regularly collaborate with Dark Horse Comics to create wonderful graphic novels. But how much Dragon Age not in the games themselves?
Since we are talking about media other than games, related games
Dragon Age Journeys, Dragon Age Legends, Heroes of Dragon Age and Dragon Age: Last Judgment
will not be included.
Dragon Age Lore and Art Books
The best companions for hardcore fans
- The World of Thedas, Volumes I and II
- Art of Dragon Age: Inquisition
- Dragon Age: The Poster Collection
- Dragon Age coloring book for adults
Every RPG needs arts and lore books, right? BioWare offers fans beautiful hardcover editions about the world of Thedas. They contain information about all the countries and cultures of Thedas, character origins, concept art, and more. There's even a section on Thedassian fashion and a retrospective of Hawke's family tree.
Additional content includes a poster book and a coloring book with dozens of challenging images for fans to fill in, including some early concept art from Origins. It features characters and events from all three games, so it's best to play the games first to avoid spoiling the plot.
Dragon Age novels and books
Like graphic novels, but with less art
- Dragon Age: Stolen Throne David Hyder
- Dragon Age: The Calling David Hyder
- Dragon Age: Asunder David Hyder
- Dragon Age: The Masked Empire Patrick Weeks
- Dragon Age: Last Flight Liane Merciel
- Dragon Age: Hard in Hightown by Varric Tethras (as written by Mary Kirby)
- Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights from Tor Books
Novelization stories are similar to graphic novels in that they are companions Dragon Age games and fill in the gaps in the story or customize characters and stories for Covered. however, It's hard in Hightown it's just a collection of fragments found all over the place Inquisitionas written by fictional author Varrick Tetras.
Dragon Age: Last Flight tells the story of the return of the gryphons Empire in masks serves as a political thriller prequel to the Evil Eyes and Evil Hearts mission in the Inquisition. Most relevant will be a recent addition to the catalog known as Tevinter nights is a collection of stories set across the land of Tevinter with new faces and some familiar ones such as Darian Pavus that unfold Eilgard.
Dragon Age tabletop RPG
Best for Dragon Age game lovers
- Includes RPG Sets 1, 2, and 3 along with the core rulebook and source.
- Still available on Green Ronin with extended content.
First published in 2010 by Green Ronin, written by Chris Pramos Dragon Age A tabletop role-playing game for 3-5 players who embody wizards, warriors, and rogues in Thedas, challenging enemies and other threats around the world. This could include Darkspaw, spirits from the Fade, Orlesian nobles, and more as they explore dwarven ruins, the Orlesian courts, and possibly the Fade itself. Each box adds more content, with Box 1 the story of Fereldon, Box 2 the story of the Chantry, Gray Wardens, and Orzamar, and Box 3 the story of Arley, Tevinter, and the Dylls.
The game uses its own rules and systems that are not similar Dungeons and Dragons. Some fans have said that after level six, the game gets a bit clunky, despite the great combat system. Players tend to pick up the systems quickly, so this can be a great initial start to learning TTRPG mechanics for new players who are also fans Dragon Age.
Dragon Age Television, Miniseries, and Animation
A mixed bag that acts as extra content
- Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker Jeffrey Scott, directed by Fumihiko Sora and animated by Oxybot.
- Dragon Age: Letting Go Mairgrid Scott, Mae Catt and Tim Sheridan for Netflix.
- Dragon Age: Warden's Fall by Machinima in partnership with BioWare.
- Dragon Age: Redemption by Machinima and Felicia Day in partnership with BioWare.
BioWare hasn't had much luck with TV adaptations over the years Dawn of the Seeker stands out as a prime example. Cassandra's characterization is a bit out of place and the animation style seems immature for the type of stories Dragon Age tells. In stark contrast, the live-action Machinima series starring Felicia Day (who looks like Talisa in DA2) holds up quite well and also remains consistent with knowledge.
Netflix's latest animated adaptation, letting go follows Miriam and friends as they attempt to steal a Blood Magic artifact with one shard: the son of Miriam's former slave master's house and the powerful Tevinter family, Amozina, also wants it. Takes places between Inquisition and Coveredand shows something amazing about the character that fans will remember DA2. The six-episode arc is short and sweet, with Kimberly Brooks voicing Ashley Williams in Mass effect games, voicing Miriam here.
Dragon Age Darkhorse Comics and Graphic Novels
Direct Companions and Knowledge Extensions
- Those who speak
- While we are awake
- A quiet grove
- Dark fortress
- Blue Ghost
- Deception
- The wandering knight
- Magikiller
Dark Horse's graphic novels always feature impressive art and well-crafted stories from around the world Dragon Age universe They also occur simultaneously with or between in-game events, e.g Missing, which serves as a prequel to Covered. Lovers of Alistair and Isabella should be especially careful when choosing Those who speak, While we are awakeand quiet grove how they fill in some of the blanks about Alistair's bastard background and Isabella's past before she ran away from the Qunari. Each story deepens the lore surrounding a specific character, but also introduces new faces that appear in multiple comics.
Lovers can also pick up Ghosts of Tevinter — a composition Blue Ghost, Deceptionand Dark fortress — or Library Edition Volume 1which combines Those who speak, While we are awakeand A quiet grove keep stories in one neat package. Library Edition Volume 2 harvester Magikiller and The wandering knight.
Other Dragon Age comics
Funny additions and things that have never been talked about
- Dragon Age Origins by Penny Arcade
- Dragon Age Origins Awakening by Penny Arcade
- Dragon Age 2 by Penny Arcade
- In retrospect by Penny Arcade
- Dragon Age: The Revelation David Hyder
- Dragon Age Orson Scott Card, Aaron Johnson, Mark Robinson and Anthony J. Tang
BioWare has a long history of working with other creators to create content on other media to support their gaming IPs. Comics for Penny Arcade Dragon Age poke fun at the world and characters (as shown above) in the comedic style of Penny Arcade comics themselves.
The Dragon Age comic featuring Orson Scott Card was named Star Wars Holiday Special with Dragon Age content This means that these comics are definitely not canon, and many fans didn't think they were very good either. Unlike the short comic Dragon Age: Discovery features Aimo's art and cutting edge Origins where Morrigan hesitates to perform a certain ritual.
Dragon Age Stories
Small vignettes in certain characters
- Paper and steel Joanna Berry
- Payment to the ferryman Joanna Berry
- The riddle of truth Joanna Berry
BioWare has long supported writers by hosting content in the form of stories on its website. Currently, even seven stories Coveredbut for Inquisitionthe two lesser bad guys (Calpernia and Samson) each have their own little backstories detailing their backgrounds, personalities, and goals. The stories happen afterwards DA2 and before Inquisition. The riddle of truth shares more information about a Selene family member, Florian de Chalons.
There was also a series of stories for comrades in DA2 which read more like microfiction from an array of writers around the world Dragon Age series. These vignettes, like the stories that follow, offer little background on the characters, but the one about Anders provides the most insight as Anders struggles with the spirit of Justice within himself, which he corrupts.
