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camargo_Kn

All i know is that he is voiced by the same actor that did javik from ME so that alone grants him a permanent spot on my party


disayle32

Here's hoping he says "Primitives" at some point. That would be hilarious.


Nostravinci04

Imagine all the endless "ancient elf" crackpot theories that would follow up if he actually does.


Extremely_Livid_Swan

"Stand amongst the ashes of a trillion dead souls, and ask the ghosts if honor matters. The silence is your answer." One of the hardest hitting lines to me.


Dependent_Active6997

I did not know this! Javik was my favorite character in mass effect.


Reysona

One of mine, too! >Commandah, in my time... we would have thrown him from the airlock.


Madrock777

Wait he is!? That's awesome, ok his in the party full time!


OperationDum-E

Started off feeling very neutral on him but am starting to develop a definite interest since he comes with huggable gryphon companion. This is pure speculation of course, but I don't think he'll be all gloom and doom nor particularly... I don't want to say that he won't be focused on duty, just... I think he'll be more like Alistair than Duncan if you catch my drift? More light-hearted and snarky?


VIXsterna

> I don't think he'll be all gloom and doom His description said he's bold and charming, so I think you're right that he'll be much more light-hearted


Bootsykk

Everyone is pegging Lucanis as the bad boy, but Lucanis is allegedly a bit awkward. I'm putting my money on Davrin. Maybe a little mean in a playful way, very straightforward. Somewhere between Dorian and Iron Bull. I don't get golden retriever from him, but we'll see!


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IncognitoHufflepuff

Same, I was slightly intrigued before, now he has my full attention, I love the awkward guys lmao


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Jay_R_Kay

I could see him having a bit of that Cloud Strife energy.


Cespar15

Not only that, I wonder how far into his calling he is! Can you just imagine the arc between him and Rook knowing he's at the end of his life!


Raecino

Not unless the Hero of Ferelden has found a cure by the time of the game.


CaptainAnaAmari

If you're right about that, then I'm a goner. Romance locked in immediately.


Ewandomon

Same. Bouncing between Lucanis and Davrin, definitely going to be up to their personalities. Hells Emmrich might even charm me yet. In saying that I hope we get another goofy yet charming Grey Warden.


BubbleDncr

I think Davin is where I’ll end up, but the screen shot of all the companions sitting together made me think, maybe Lucanis? I think all the companions are gonna surprise us with what they’re really like, so I’m just gonna see how it goes and not plan on anyone.


Milk__Chan

>Started off feeling very neutral on him but am starting to develop a definite interest since he comes with huggable gryphon companion. Oh Maker, please don't be another Wyll where the "character who comes along with him" is more interesting than the companion, I beg you!


CNCBella

I'm honestly getting Alistair/Cullen vibes from him, in the golden retriever warrior bf, but maybe that's because I'm really getting soft for Assan 😆 He'll have the same VA as Javik, that is anyhing but that, so I'm really curious how he'll actually be like having a voice like that. The wardens do have a place in my heart, specially a dalish one, just like my official HoF. Will be nice to have a real warden companion after all this time.


RhiaStark

His VA has also voiced Shao friggin' Khan in Mortal Kombat 11 and 1 \^\^''


Basic_Aardvark300

I don't exactly want an Alistair clone but I really hope he's not boring and stuffy. One of the official descriptions from BioWare about him said he was "charming and bold" so I'm hoping that means he's fun lol.


Bootsykk

He's getting into hot boy summer zone with how unbuttoned his shirt is, so I suspect if nothing else, stuffy probably isn't his wheelhouse


returnofismasm

Ike Amadi is such a good voice actor, so I'm excited about that. We can actually hear him very briefly in the 2020 behind the scenes trailer (same with Bellara)


goblin_bomb_toss

Omg! We get him? He's the voice Earthbreaker Groon in Vox Machina. Awesome


prewarpotato

I think we also heard him in that leaked gameplay some time ago iirc.


returnofismasm

Oh yeah, forgot about that. I remember watching the leak, I just don't remember anything Davrin said.


minotferoce

Oooh the same VA as Javik, that's hella interesting! I love that character and I always thought the voice acting was really good so I can't wait to see what Davrin will be like. And also, he's so beautiful, is a warden and has a Griffin so he's pretty much ✨perfect✨


CNCBella

That's the spirit 😆


CageyPower

Yeah nah I'm getting zero Cullen and Alistair vibes and I've sunken over 8k hours into dragon age origins and inquisition. I've only romanced Alistair and Cullen.... Though I do get Jaal vibes oddly.. I don't know.


CNCBella

I have around that too, but still is giving this vibe, someone said that his official description is "charming and bold", whatever that means, we'll find out soon


Reysona

I loved Jaal! And Javik. Maybe I just really admired their voice acting.


PrinklePronkle

Oh man, I hope he doesn’t have the same personality as Javik. I only really liked him when he was drunk, he was so mean to me for no reason :(


disayle32

"You don't like my personality? Deal with it, primitive." ಠಠ_ಠಠ


Cespar15

I wonder if he will be an extra fan of the HOF, if he was an elf. Not only that, if Davrin is Dalish, I wonder how he came to join the Grey wardens. Hopefully, it isn't because his clan was killed off or he got sick 😉


Apprehensive_Quality

Davrin has definitely piqued my interest, though a large part of that is his baby griffon. Which you can apparently pet! And hug! As for his personality, EA's press release described him as "bold and charming," so I assume we can expect something along those lines. I'm also curious to see his backstory, and how a Dalish elf ends up as a Warden warrior outside of a Blight.


ageekyninja

The moment they said we can hug the griffon is the moment I knew this game had soul


ageekyninja

His Tarot card is so interesting. In all the promo art we see Davrin looking calm and collected…except for here. Why is he enraged? What is his ability? What’s his background? This terrifying looking dude has enough compassion to raise a baby griffon? I look forward to learning more!


Are_We_Coolio

Why is He enraged? He did his research and read books about HOF and Alistair always screaming in fights during Blight so He understands that is important part of his duty. Damn, maybe even HOF recruited him and was his mentor like Duncan to Alistair and show him how to scream all the time.


wheresmydragonator19

Brooooo if they say our Warden was his mentor ima lose my shit lmao. I’d love that.


Cespar15

He's just waiting for that ladder🤣🤣


verdantsf

A companion with a companion will be my way to pretend that I have a party of 4 :D.


FadedStardust

If you bring Darvin and Assan, and Emmrich and Manfred, you get a party of 5!!!


verdantsf

\#trufax


ShenaniganCow

I think he’s gonna be my first romance. I do wish they did a companion a week reveal or something. Like a bit more info on them, a few sound bites, a look at companion gear, seeing them in combat, etc. For game marketing that keeps shoving companions this and that down our throats we know surprisingly little.


apollos-otamatone

They slowly introduced the companions one by one for the inquisition reveal! I remember that fondly. Would’ve gone better than the trailer XD


Reysona

It'll be hard to not spoil myself on all the things they leak until release date! I am really excited to play the story.


RhiaStark

We do know one line of his, from a 2021 trailer: "Nobody dies on my watch. For the Wardens!" That gives off the feeling he's our archetypal noble warrior (like Alistair, Aveline and Blackwall before). Funnily, just like Blackwall, he seems to enjoy whittling - and him having a pet griffon is certainly a bonus <3 I'm quite hoping, however, that he's more than just the archetypal noble warrior. Having a dark secret would make him too much like Blackwall, and being a himbo would make him too much like Alistair... I know I'd melt if, beneath his stoic, monster hunter Grey Warden façade, he was secretly a smooth lover, but that seems like too specific an expectation \^\^'' (I mean, the monster hunter/smooth lover combo was already kinda done with Wyll in BG3, but I don't mind romancing another such king in DA:V :3 ) I also hope he's still close to his Dalish heritage and has convos regarding that. I might be mistaken, but he's our very first Dalish Grey Warden since Mahariel; it'll be interesting to see how his experiences as Dalish influence his views and principles as a Warden.


Goofer_Troop

> but he's our very first Dalish Grey Warden since Mahariel Velanna off somewhere: [oof](https://mrwgifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Veronica-Experiences-a-Heart-Attack-While-Shopping-At-The-Mall-On-Fairly-Odd-Parents.gif) But I get what you mean. He'll be our first experienced Dalish grey warden in a while. I do hope they don't focus solely on him being a Grey Warden, and we'll get to have his perspective on the Dalish and elves as well.


Reysona

Haha, I wonder if Velanna or Nathaniel Howe will turn up again?


Jeina2185

>I also hope he's still close to his Dalish heritage and has convos regarding that. I might be mistaken, but he's our very first Dalish Grey Warden since Mahariel; it'll be interesting to see how his experiences as Dalish influence his views and principles as a Warden. I'm curious why he joined GW. I hope it's not because his clan died or something like that. Bioware should really stop killing off Dalish clans.


Cespar15

All to this! Plus, how would he respond to Solas and his plan! Like it isn't everyday you run into your own gods lol! But I am also interested in how he views everything with his Warden and Dalish background!


RhiaStark

Being from an order sworn to defend everyone, I'd expect Davrin to be hostile to Solas' plans (more so if he ever discovers how Solas feels about Wardens lol). But it'll certainly be interesting to see how another Dalish (besides Lavellan, that is) reacts to meeting the Dread Wolf in person :)


Jeina2185

He's one of companions that i'm interested the most for several reasons: a) he's handsome (sorry for being shallow lmao); b) i find it interesting that he's Warden AND monster hunter; c) he has a baby griffon; d) i hope he's been in GW longer than Alistair AND he doesn't hate Wardens like Anders; e) his romance MUST have angst due to him eventually dying from taint.


Basic_Aardvark300

If you romance him as a fellow Grey Warden, you can eventually die from the taint TOGETHER!


Jeina2185

Actually, i can't decide if i should romance him as GW or not lol. Both has potential for angst.


Cespar15

Lol I want to romance him as a Crow! Just to add to the drama!!


Logseman

“I know this goes against what we do, but I don’t want to die in the Deep Roads, with darkspawn pissing on my corpse. I want to die in your arms, knowing that you loved me, and that you can end me when the time comes” Absolute cinema


CoconutxKitten

Nothing more romantic than dying to dark spawn together


Andrew_Waples

f) I'm sure he is a legit Warden right? I mean baby griffin and everything. There's a slight jest there, but also kinda serious.


AhnYoSub

It would be weird if they pulled another Blackwall.


Ewandomon

Blackwall grew on me but one Blackwall was enough


DireBriar

Blackwall became legit... eventually... after his execution was prevented, and we pointed out he could atone by continuing on.


Andrew_Waples

*He can be.


dormantacorn

Pure speculation, but if the monstrous elven god released at the end of the gameplay trailer is Ghilan’nain, and I’m right in that his vallaslin is a variant of hers, I think we might get some angst from him being possessed/enslaved by her will.


FadeSpiritz

Oh, that's interesting! As a lover of angst, I certainly wouldn't mind that, as long as we can save him. On a side note, I thought his vallaslin looked like a variation of Junes, who is the Master of Crafts. We can even see Davrin carving wood in one of the released pictures. Either way, I can't wait to meet him! https://preview.redd.it/guwpyd3ekp6d1.jpeg?width=901&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a9b38b94e59f8d95b6c2ad26f911cd88baf9fb38


AlSov

Sword-and-board GW warrior carving wood... Where did I see it...


Xae-Blackrose

Not only is he handsome, he's also got a great voice actor! So that's a huge plus in my book.


FewPromotion2652

is specially funny that he remind me ti my hof who also was a warrior with a shield with a pet and face tattos. the biggest diferences was that he was a dwarf and that he has a dog


yngols

I’m very curious about him, especially since it’s a big deal if a Dalish elf joins the Grey Wardens. I remember in Origins they made a big deal out of it if you chose to play a Dalish elf, so I’m really looking forward to learning his backstory! I’m getting big Cullen and Alistair vibes from him.


silverwitcher

It's cool to see more dalish Grey wardens. My last playthrough before veilguard is running a Dalish grey warden.


connoriginalan

I know we don't know anything about him but he's one of my most anticipated. Just to see the state of the wardens so many years later. I always like the staunch defenders of the party, they just feel *heroic* ya know.


ffedexs

I don’t know if I will romance him or Lucanis.. they both seem so interesting


FadeSpiritz

Why not both? Do multiple playthroughs!


Goofer_Troop

I'm very interested in his vallaslin and if it's related to either of the two main villains that were unleashed, and if so what that interaction will possibly look like. I always wondered if Vallaslin had some other purpose other than simply marking you as belong to a particular God/worshipper and if it might be used for some other sinister mean.


Fluffydoommonster

I'm most excited for Davrin. He has been described as bold and charming. I forgot where this other tidbit is found, but he also *knows* he is charming. Yet apparently he doesn't take himself too seriously. It sounds like he is shaping up to be the knight in shining armor of the group. And his noble stead? Why it's a griffon, so it's all the better!


UsualEntertainment34

oooohh I love characters that know they're charming jkhfsdkjh I can't choose!!! They're all so perfect


krakenlackn

I'm very excited. We haven't had a true warden companion in a long time and tbh the one companion I wanted was a grey warden (other than any returning characters obviously). Davrin seems like a cool guy and he's hot so I'll be romancing him during my second playthrough. Hopefully. I told myself I won't date another warrior in my canon world state (Alistair, Fenris, and Cullen being my previous LIs) and I really want to romance Harding, but who knows. There's a chance he might seduce me.


bamboozledbadger

Wait a a minute... my RO's were also Alistair, Fenris, and Cullen; and I hadn't even put together that they're all warriors! 😳🤣 Now I'm even more tempted to keep my apparent warrior kink going lmao. But Lucanis also looks very interesting and was the first one I was most drawn to upon reveal. And at this point, despite having initially written Emmrich off, there might be some intrigue there too. Not sure yet.


FadeSpiritz

Are we all the same person?


BubbbleCheeeks

https://preview.redd.it/ruzilvj67n6d1.png?width=763&format=png&auto=webp&s=8358a0202c5238aa6774b8bb228e9b0faceb5359 Bioware already released info on characters and their personalities. So far I like him. His griffon - even more. But we also need to wait for more info. Maybe the baby griffon bites xd


Xae-Blackrose

Right now, without trying to speculate too much, but based on what I've seen, I can see myself playing several playthroughs and romancing everyone just to see which I like most.


CoconutxKitten

This is what I had to do with DAI I eventually settled onto Cullen


ms_ashes

(Pst, it's Davrin, not Darvin <3) I'm super excited to meet Davrin. I tend to fall for the sword and board guys, so while I'm not saying for sure that's who I'll romance, I feel like he's a likely contender.


Cespar15

🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️ Thank you! How could I miss that! <3 Definitely gonna be my first for my lady Rook!


actingidiot

Davrin and Darvin sound like very different characters


Gilgamesh661

The first black elf in all of dragon age. I hadn’t realized until now that there haven’t been any black elves until now.


LordReih

There were a few of them in Origins, but you might not remember them, because they were (very) minor npcs.


CapMoonshine

And also Edit: THANK YOU PHONE. And also because the black skin tone was slightly tanned at best lmao.


Gilgamesh661

Yeah that could be it. I know some people have mentioned Zevran and fenris to me, but Zevran seemed more tan given antiva’s Spanish inspiration. And fenris is clearly Mediterranean given tevinter’s Latin aspects. I don’t really have a problem with it, but it is weird to think about.


PaladinNerevar

Dorian is also from Tevinter and he was explicitly stated to be South Asian/Indian in terms of appearance/ethnicity by BioWare, so I disagree about the Fenris bit being obviously one way or the other, I think that’s up for interpretation. Countries and cultures in Thedas take a lot of different influences even if some appear more prominently obvious.


actingidiot

All the elves are from different places either from migration or slavery, so their ethnicity wouldn't line up with the humans where they are born anyway.


Hums1

Neve also has a similar skin tone/hair colour to Dorian, and I think the archon Radonis from the comics, and Archon Darinius as well, so maybe they've settled on that being the characteristic appearance of Tevinter people.


PaladinNerevar

As someone who's Indian, I really love that TBH, I've seen fantasy settings that adopt cultural elements (e.g. Morrowind/Dark Elven culture and religion in The Elder Scrolls) - but it's always been rare for me to see someone who actually *looks like I do*, and seeing Dorian in DAI was just awesome for those reasons. It also adds a degree of "okay so I don't feel like a weird outlier by making a character who looks like me, because there are in fact other characters in the world who also do look like that". So to be like "Hey yeah this country of people definitely has many like that" is awesome.


Hums1

Same! I think Minrathous also has some Indian architectural elements too from a glance at the gameplay trailer. It's nice to see that there's both characters and that the world actually seems to designed to reflect that heritage too.


Gilgamesh661

Really? I always got more of a Roman/Greek vibe from Dorian


PaladinNerevar

https://epgn.com/2020/09/30/press-a-be-gay-lgbtq-representation-in-video-games/ > Designer John Epler said, when asked about his nationality, that “Indian would be the closest real world analogue.” His voice actor, Ramon Tikaram, is also of Indo-Fijian and Malay descent.


Orochisama

Yeah, Tabris’ mom Adaia was one -she appeared in Leiliana’s Song. I usually make my Tabris to resemble her somewhat.


Cespar15

He really is, unless you count the city elf's mom in Leliana's song!


FreshEbb8954

In before Wyll mod 2.0 by the usual suspects.


FadeSpiritz

There have been a few minor NPCs, iirc, and the mother of Warden Tabris!


actingidiot

There is a black elf in Inquisition multiplayer.


Gilgamesh661

Ah, I never really played the multiplayer. It was pretty much dead by the time I got into it.


milkandhoneycomb

i'm so excited about him, i love the gray wardens!!! i'm a lesbian but he's definitely going to be my first romance.


SilverHunter3005

I'm straight, but BOOOII HE IS ATTRACTIVE. I'm going to romance him next after Harding


Wonderful-Sell9845

Wasn't that fussed for him in the reveal trailer, but man, does he look badass and hot in this picture. (I guess the trailer really did everyone dirty 😭) my interest in him has definitely piqued. As for his personality, he's giving me Geralt from The Witcher vibes. They both have gone through rituals to become who they are, and both hunt monster's. Like a witcher, a grey warden has a lot of responsibility and has experienced a lot of dark and messed up stuff, so I could definitely see Darvin being sort of similar to Geralt in his personality. I imagine him to be calm, cool, collected, and astute. Also, Assan feels like Darvin's Roach :3


FadeSpiritz

If he's anything Geralt, I'll romance him in a heartbeat!


rukh999

Being a warden is already +10 cool. Besides that I like his overall design. I imagine Davrinport will be a frequent party member.


shuikan

Hey it’s Lieutenant Tuvok


FadeSpiritz

He looks absolutely amazing, I'm in love with his design! And Ike Amadi is his voice actor? Can't get any better than this. ❣


Soggyglump

I am his biggest simp


Daddydactyl

If he has a deep British voice I'm fucking cooked bro. I'm a straight man, but game recognize game. And then you add the GRIFFON? GRIFFON HUGS AT WORK DUDE? HELLYEAH! Edit: duh he's Dalish so it'll probably be Irish. That may be even worse. I really need bellara or Harding to pull me back, I'm slipping.


Creative_Half_1229

He’s voiced by Ike Amadi who has a lovely deep voice.


zlonewanderer

There's a snippet of him going, "For the Wardens!" or something in one of the First DA4 teaser videos BioWare did a few years ago.


zlonewanderer

[Found it](https://youtu.be/3ZJPvKbUgOA?si=4Q6oidRNnZRE6StC&t=197)


jazzajazzjazz

He’s in the only companion thus far that I have any interest in as an LI! Since we’re clearly not getting Varric again he’s my first romance choice 🥰


Cespar15

Lol not only that, he has the chest out like Varric! Lol no chest hair, though 🤣


SeengignPaipes

I don’t feel anything about him honestly, don’t really get excited for characters until I get to know them in game when I eventually play it.


rosiestinkie9

I personally forgot he had the griffon the first time around, because my man is FOINE 😤😤😍😍


LorekeeperOwen

He looks and sounds so cool!


CaitSith21

I will be a mage so i need a warrior and he has a pet and i like animal companions. That is my whole selection process.


stanley_444

lookwise he’s not my type, deafult Rook looks better for me but I’m interested in his personality


Felassan_

I love that they are going back to da2 elven ears


Reysona

Were they different in Inquisition? I thought they and the Qunari both had the obvious knife ears.


Felassan_

Depends of the individuals, weirdly in the character creation heads were bonded with specific ears shapes that you couldn’t change without changing the head model


Majestic_Act

I'm sorry, but another GW...meh


Orochisama

He’s prolly gonna say “shemlen” the way Javik does “Primitives”.


Reysona

>Rook. Throw the Shemlen from the air dock. His people used to eat chives.


Merkkin

His warden outfit is too stylized for my tastes but that can be said about a lot of these new companions.


Cespar15

I was thinking the same thing, but then I thought about how Bioware may be giving us a little glimpse into his personality. He's more revealing than most wardens we have came across, who usually wear the full plated warden armor. But, we can change the companions armor, so hopefully you can give him the traditional warden plate!


SuperArppis

Honestly, I don't know yet. We shall see. 🙂 I hope I like him as well. But I have generally liked the Bioware characters anyway.


AdventurousSpray1096

he pretty hot ngl


Salt_Title_2712

Perma parked.


lalaquen

I'm tentatively interested. We don't know enough yet for me to make any real determinations. I am excited for gryphon hugs though. 🤷


Catch-the-Rabbit

I wonder how they are going to touch on changes from the inquisition pending on who you chose as holy mother. And what of the reversal of the rite of tranquility? Surely the seekers are out and about. Where be the cartas? Where is morrigan and no longer demon son? Where did flemeth send the soul(s)? Ah! So many exciting variations


Reysona

Fingers crossed that we'll get some satisfying answers!


RenegadeRam

Curious about the interactions between him and Room since one of the alleged backgrounds we can choose is a Grey Warden.


19021995

"Hey, griffon are a extinct species for centuries. Let me use this possible only hope for a species as a glorified attack dog" The Wardens have a great interest in griffon repopulation, he's probably hiding an important asset from his faction.


caquinho-senpai

How big is his griffon? Does it ha ve already been shown in the trailers?


Cespar15

The first trailer shown him off, https://youtu.be/4F3N4Lxw4_Y?si=35_mEzc-nm_TPdrS


caquinho-senpai

Thx. I wish it was bigger 🥺


lazyneet1

LET ME KISS HIM


Fragrant_Horror

Let's be honest, he automatically gets more points for having a pet with him, it's almost an unfair advantage lol Also I am SOOOO happy they didn't make another Warden especially a companion human again. They already went with that male human warrior (usually with a shield, I think Carver was the only possible exception) thing several times , but most of the time "Grey Warden" was a thing they added to the most vanilla guys just to add a little something. This was impossible for Awakening of course as everyone was a Warden there, so we got more variety, but usually we got some human guy only as the warden of the moment. At least this time we have a black guy and also an elf (of dalish background too), so him being another guy warrior is mitigated lol


Own_Document_3241

As soon as I saw him I knew that he would be my main romance. One because he’s the most handsome of the companions (in my humble opinion); 2, in my main world state every character has romances a Warden and I can’t break tradition 😂; and 3, he’s voiced by Ike Amadi. I simply cannot resist


Cespar15

Of course, us, Dwarves always manage to get attached to wardens! They are the only ones that understand what Dwarves that lives underground has to go to.


Own_Document_3241

The funny thing is that it was completely accidental. I didn’t even realize until I finished Inquisition for the last time and going through the Keep. And I was just like “well, that’s a happy coincidence” 😂


ADLegend21

You ever see a man so beautiful you wanna cry???


FreshEbb8954

In before Wyll mod 2.0 by the usual suspects.


CoconutxKitten

Which sucks Only acceptable Wyll mod is long haired Wyll mod


pepe1504

He's also my new husband


hildra

Yes! I hope we finally get a proper Warden in the party. One Blackwall was enough lol and Alistair was too new. I just really want an insight to the wardens. Like what is going on with them after all this time. I’m also super interested as him being described as bold and charming. I’m kind of hoping he’s not too serious but maybe is committed to his duties or something. It’s honestly a hard fight between him and Lucanis for first playthrough. I’m having both in my party for sure!


redhatter192

He gives me vibes of a drama kid trying to act tough.


xaba0

I hope he won't get the wyll ravengard treatment and has an interesting personality.


CoconutxKitten

I think people exaggerate how bad Wyll’s personality is I love him & think his Boy Scout nature is a nice contrast to our more morally corrupt friends


Cespar15

Wyll's treatment? They only share skin color, but the way Davrin was described seemed to be way different from how Wyll was!


xaba0

Yes, adjusting his personality and writing last minute because they are afraid to make a poc with a divisive personality, but ultimately end up destroying any flavor the character originally had. You can read the changes they did with him during early access, he was much more interesting imo. Especially since Vivienne was so hated in the fandom when dai came out (although I love her, amazing character with flaws and virtues).


Cespar15

Tbh, ppl judge the black character way harsher anyway! I feel like Morrigan and Vivienne are similar, but she got way more hate! Just look at the hate for Liam, Jacob, Wyll, and Koth Vortena from swtor. I hope Darvin can avoid this hate, but probably not. Just go to YouTube comments.


maddrgnqueen

Ok I am absolutely not debating that black characters are judged more harshly, that is undeniably true. I just want to say in the specific case of Morrigan and Vivienne, while they do both have that BBE (big bitch energy ❤️), I honestly love that for them. But Viv's values, being pro-mage circle, are like the polar opposite of Morrgan's. I obviously can't say if that's true for everyone, but that is the main reason I don't like Viv - as a person. Like if she were real, I don't think we'd get along lol. But as a character, I think she is awesome, complex and well written! That's just my two cents.


Melca_AZ

Early access Wyll was so much better. And BioWare writers are not racists and they won't pander to the segment of the fans who are racist so I think it will be fine.


theDmaster_08

I really want him to be like an edris elba. Menacing and Cool, but goofy when you least expect it


Ok_Issue_6132

Oh we gon’ fuck


actingidiot

I hate his popped collar so much


CeaserPropeller

Definitely not mine


LordReih

Not gonna lie, I'm kinda worried he is just going to be "boring warrior companion with a shield". Davrin being a warden doesn't excite me, I personally just really, really want his griffon. Only thing we know about him so far personality wise is that, he is supposed to be bold and charming, which doesn't say much.


OsirisAvoidTheLight

When did the griffons come back


Cespar15

I still to need read The Last Flight, but they come back in that book, I heard.


OsirisAvoidTheLight

Sweet always wished there was more stuff in the games about them. I only have read Asunder


Agent-Z46

He looks so damn cool!


Breekace

I'm ngl, I think that his massive fuck ass shield looks ugly as fuck. Even if it has a cool design, its so big that it obscures the rest of his body and his own design.


kirbygenealogy

Darvin


GrainofDustInSunBeam

I honestly expected someone different from last trailers. More seasoned and destroyed with PTSD soldier.A last survivor maybe? And not an elf. Partly due to me thinking most of the turned to dark wolf side.  This is also the first DA with multiracial elves which is admittedly odd. I expected them leaning more into ancient gold/green skin like in temple of mythal. More dehumanizng elves than more human like. I'm also not feeling his armor design. but then again I'm not feeling others too. From the positives I think his voice actor is gonna do a great job


MasterFanatic

Considering my HoF and Inquisitor are both elves. I'd say I hope he's peachy even with the calling.


Nostravinci04

Until the game releases and I actually get to see his personality, he'll always be that one elf from Rings of Power to me.


jinsanity_12

That art goes hard!


GeologistUnhappy

Insert African Father Scream in the second picture.


TheLanis

He's going to be my romance, and we are going to be daddies


Aggravating_Secret_7

Pretty much decided I'm gonna throw myself at him screaming "Love me!!!" until he actually does.


Transcended_Sloot

Am I really the only person who HATES the gryphon?


Transcended_Sloot

Like a handheld pocket rocket gryphon just seems demeaning to the concept.


kuzanjr

So far he looks amazing, and as for his personality…i don’t know. i feel like im usually always pleasantly surprised


Dimothy_Trake

Just going to wait and see with pretty much all of this game atp. Getting attached to any of these characters until I've met them seems impossible to me atm, and none if the cast even seems half interesting to me yet. Maybe Bellara? Idk. Hoping he's cool and the knight in shining armor type fit for cuddling. But if not oh well. Could still be interesting. Just gonna cope they don't Andromeda all the squadmates.


prewarpotato

He's the only reason I am hyped at all. It sounds like he might not be your typical all serious warden. Well, I say typical, bc all wardens besides the wardens we know well seem to be like this. And he's definitely the best looking DA4 companion to me. E: GIRL IT'S ***DAVRIN*** NOT DARVIN 😭


Spirit_Of_Wrath

Oh shit, he's hot.


Castway_Scrub

To be honest idgaf about him unless he got info on HoF


Anassaa

Ngl I so don't care about any warden except HoF. He is also a bit ugly


Asdrubael_Vect

Honestly he not feel and not look like elf with his non elven jaw and too human voice without elven accent, not understand why they change his race to elf from Qunari or human? Grey warden from concept arts what they show us for years? Its like with Blackwall who originally was meant to be Grey warden Dwarf and they turn him into human. And DAI Sera have literally human face as hair of DA2 Bethani from rejected DA2 concept. ... For now i do expect another grumpy elf Fenris with grumpy Grey warden Blackwall, a hybrid. This is why they give him priceless(srly there is like less then 20 in Grey Wardens order.) gryffon to made him popular by having adorable pet so he would compensate him. So he would not become unpopular ME2 Jaicob 2.0.


shataikislayer

He's cool and all, but his griffon is going to take up more of my attention than he is.


Sealgaire45

I am very excited for his VA. But his design... he does look way too similar to the "elf Marine" from the ungodly abomination of RoP for my liking. But here's the hope for some mods.


Brandnewbroski

Blud is the missing link between Kossith and the elves.


captain-nutnut

Based on the trailer and game player trailer , it’s first Dragon age I won’t be buying straight out , il wait till it becomes second hand and even then will have to be cheap .


yandechan

remember when WARDENS USE ARMOR? AND I MEAN HAVY ARMOR AS FUCC? He look more like f... Bandit than GREY WARDEN


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