By putting Varric at the helm of Kirkwall, BioWare is tying together the political landscape of Thedas and some of most developed companions in the Dragon Age franchise (especially if Alistair is King of Ferelden) which hopefully indicates some character-driven decisions coming up in Dragon Age 4 with big implications for the world at large. More than any other location in Dragon Age, Kirkwall exists as a character in its own right. Varric is also shown to have already irked some of the nobility when the former Interim Viscount attempts to stop him spontaneously giving the Inquisitor the key to the city. Whether or not Varric will get along with Dragon Age 4's protagonist also remains an unknown factor.
It’s heavily implied in Trespasser that the leaders of Kirkwall were more than happy to elect Varric due to the dangers of the role and the fates of his predecessors. Not only has Varric greatly increased his position within Kirkwall, but Trespasser states that “under his rule, the city state finally resumed its place as the major trade hub of the Free Marches.” A restored Kirkwall under Varric could be a powerful ally in Dragon Age 4, and Varric himself could prove one of few rulers willing to take the threat of the Dread Wolf seriously.Īlthough Kirkwall has recovered its strength, Varric’s position is still precarious.
If Hawke survived the events of Inquisition, both Hawke and Varric are said to be helping rebuild the city of Kirkwall, and both could make an appearance in the next game. It is revealed in Inquisition, however, that Hawke was forced to step down from the role due to the Red Lyrium-induced paranoia of the Templars. Players were able to achieve the same title playing as Hawke in Dragon Age 2. The Inquisition DLC Trespasser confirms that former companion Varric Tethras is elected the Viscount of Kirkwall after the main events of Inquisition.
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