Veilguard’s Influence on Canon Continues Without DLC

Sure, let’s dive right into this jumble. Okay, first off, Dragon Age: The Veilguard – I’ll be honest, it kinda lingers in your mind, even when you know there aren’t any fancy DLCs coming up. It’s one of those stories that sneaks into your thoughts. Especially after you’ve ticked off every single quest and collectible, right? There’s this sneaky post-credits scene that whispers about some wild conspiracy. A bunch of mysterious folks chat all cryptic-like about big events from the series. Remember Loghain’s betrayal? Yeah, those were the days. Also, Solas stuck in some ancient time-out. You get this eerie vibe they’re all connected somehow.

So, about those shady figures – they don’t get a name shout-out in The Veilguard, but you notice some funky symbols and ominous chatter. It screams “Executors!” Remember them from Inquisition? Those shadowy puppet masters lurking behind the curtains of major plot twists. They could totally headline a novel or comic, where some curious character is itching to uncover their real agenda. A tale like that could either wrap things up nicely for fans or tease more fun if BioWare decides to go all in again.

Hang on—what was it about the Executors? Experts think they’re some kind of extra-dimensional whatevers, dabbling in magic or tech we can’t even wrap our heads around. Wish I had more to go on, but hey—keeps things interesting, right?

Then there’s the southern regions of Thedas stirring up some serious trouble. You hear tales from your Inquisitor, but never see the chaos firsthand. Feels a bit like BioWare’s previous tactics—dishing out more of the storyline in comics like Magekiller and Blue Wraith. It’s almost like reading a script and never seeing the movie. They could easily pull off a repeat, giving us the lowdown on the southern mess while weaving old and new threads together.

Hold up, comics. Yeah, they were the bridge between game stories once upon a time. Like, “Those Who Speak” gave us more Varric (who doesn’t want that?) and Isabella time, right? And “Blue Wraith” had Fenris fans all giddy with excitement. Smart move on BioWare’s part—letting others handle those while they step back but still steer the storyline ship from afar. Now they’re all about Mass Effect 5, but hey, comics could be Dragon Age’s lifeline.

Fenris is ripe for more storytelling. He already has this whole anti-magister vibe going without ruffling the player’s romance feathers. Imagine him teaming up with leftover Inquisition folks, tackling emerging threats, subtly shouting back to The Veilguard’s residual chaos.

Oh, post-Veilguard stories in external media aren’t just a way to feed fandom appetites without hefty investments. They’re like BioWare’s barometer for future game feasibility—if a new Dragon Age would even make sense after the galaxy rides of Mass Effect 5.

Fan-favorites like Dorian Pavus or even newcomers like Neve Gallus could lead their stories too. Every character carries a unique lens—for politics, academia, the moral compass—you name it. Those personalities anchor future media, blending new with old without trampling on player choices from before.

Wait, novels! Dragon Age’s love affair with the book world spans back—think “The Stolen Throne” unpacking Ferelden’s story before Origins, and “Last Flight” giving the Grey Wardens some game-changing arcs. The Veilguard’s conclusion presents varying Solas endings—novels could juggle these versions through an archivist’s unreliable narrations. Keeps everyone guessing yet somehow hints which choices could matter more, if the stars align for another game.

Oh, and dwarves dabbling in magic? Usually, they’re magic-challenged, right? But “The Veilguard” scratches the surface with lyrium, Titans, the Fade—what if dwarves discovered new types of magic? A book or tale from a scholarly dwarf’s view might unravel it all, setting the scene for even deeper dives into lore.

The Veilguard might’ve been built to stand on its lonesome, but its legacy can carry on, trusting the Dragon Age fans’ thirst for more tales. BioWare’s past moves, combined with their passion-filled community, prove you can keep Thedas evolving, no DLC needed. Find the right partners, dive into the character pool, and keep the dragon-age magic alive while BioWare shoots for the stars—literally.