Inner Circle Quests
The Inner Circle quests in Dragon Age: Inquisition are deeply personal missions tied to your most trusted companions, often referred to as your Inner Circle. These quests are crucial for deepening your bonds with these key allies, unlocking their full potential, and influencing their personal storylines. Successfully completing these missions can lead to significant rewards, including unique abilities, powerful gear, and even romance, making them a vital part of the game's narrative and character development.
Your Inner Circle consists of the companions who stand closest to you, offering their loyalty and expertise. Their personal quests are often the most impactful, delving into their past traumas, moral dilemmas, and aspirations. Successfully navigating these quests not only strengthens your relationship with them but also provides critical insights into their characters and the world of Thedas. This section will guide you through these pivotal missions and their associated rewards.
What Constitutes the Inner Circle?
While all companions are important, certain characters are often considered part of the core Inner Circle due to their direct involvement in major plot points and their unique roles within the Inquisition. These typically include:
- Cassandra Pentaghast
- Solas
- Varric Tethras
- Leliana
- Cullen
- Josephine
Note that while Leliana, Cullen, and Josephine are advisors, their personal quests and development are often treated similarly to companion quests.
Types of Inner Circle Quests
These quests are varied and often involve:
- Investigating Past Mistakes: Helping a companion confront or resolve issues from their past.
- Moral Dilemmas: Presenting companions with difficult choices that test their beliefs and loyalties.
- Seeking Lost Artifacts or Knowledge: Embarking on quests to find items or information crucial to a companion's personal arc.
- Defending or Upholding Beliefs: Assisting a companion in a conflict that als with their core values.
Examples of Inner Circle Quests
- Cassandra: Her questline often involves her search for the truth about the Conclave and her past within the Seekers of Truth.
- Solas: His quests delve into his ancient elven heritage and his complex relationship with the Fade and spirits.
- Varric: His personal quest often revolves around his past and his relationship with Bianca, his crossbow.
Rewards and Benefits
Successfully completing Inner Circle quests often yields:
- Companion Approval: Sificantly increases a companion's approval rating.
- Unique Abilities: Unlocks powerful passive or active abilities for the companion.
- Specialized Gear: May grant access to unique weapons or armor for the companion.
- Romance Progression: For romanceable companions, these quests are often essential for advancing the relationship.
- Narrative Closure: Provides a satisfying conclusion to a companion's personal story arc.
Investing time in your Inner Circle is highly recommended for a complete and rewarding Dragon Age: Inquisition experience.