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    After losing Haven and fleeing into the Frostback Mountains, the Inquisition discovers it needs a new home and direction, establishing itself at Skyhold. The advisors determine they need a permanent leader to guide the faithful against Corypheus, and Evie is asked to be Inquisitor. The mage accepts, shedding her past chains and declaring a new chapter in her life to bring forth change.

    However, Evie quickly discovers she has traded one pair of shackles for another, overwhelmed by both her divine role as the Herald of Andraste and the emotional and physical demands of being the Inquisitor. Pressures from the Trevelyans, Orlesians, and Templars began burying the fire mage. Her Inner Circle invades her personal life. Her only saving grace is Cullen, who makes it his duty to be her protector, despite his own past creeping throughout Skyhold. The commander recognizes quickly the woman he has grown to care about is falling through very thin ice. Evie must choose between what is expected of her titles and what brings her happiness.

    Story Theme Song: “Monster” by Starset
    Cullen/Evie's Theme Song: "Would You Still Be There" by Of Mice & Men

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