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InKid-quisitor as a Companion Kid Varian

Warning: It’s long under the cut Edit: Re-Made his Companion Cards & Character Icons 09/27/2023 - I’m posting this to act as reference for a future post lmao

Inquisitor’s Name: Varian Alternate Name: Riri, Rian, Tamveer Race, Class, & Specialization: Elf // Hedge Mage (fire&primal) // The Tiniest Tank Varric’s Nickname: Dragonling

Short Bio:

Varian hails from the endless trees of The Emerald Graves, little is known about the small fiery boy besides his odd hatred toward cheese and shoes. Behavior wise, he's as feral as a polecat but as playful as a newborn puppy.

Codex Entry:

For such a young boy he seems very well versed in magic despite lacking any training. He tells us that his clan left and that he was raised by the wolves of the Emerald Graves and quite frankly I'm fully prepared to believe that. Being a feral child Leliana cannot find out anything else bout the boy's background, not the clan he came from or even his real name. The initial suggestions to let Mother Giselle take care of him with the other orphans in the Chantry have all fallen through as the boy spat fire at a statue of Andraste to light the braziers and in doing so set fire to two Sisters' hats and the dress of a rude Orlesian Noble woman.

We'll let Solas train him in managing his magic. - Josephine Montilyet

[scribbled on later] If Josephine could find a tutor to teach him some table manners that would be wonderful thank you. - Cullen Rutherford

There are wolves all around our stronghold, are we sure that they don't want their son back? - Cullen Rutherford

(Default Companion Card)

Recruitment Mission: The Lost Boy

After securing the Crossroads and talking with Mother Giselle, exiting the area will result in The Inquisitor and Party being stopped by a dirty small elf with bright red hair. Regardless of race, the child Elf will run toward The Inquisitor and attack them with a hug. If Cole is in the party, he will comment on the's Elf's disbelief and distraught emotions; if not, someone in the party will put their input on the hug. Once the hug is finished, the Elf will exclaim with a smile on how they, The Inquisitor, is alive then comment on how different they look and feel. Any response can lead to The Inquisitor introducing the boy to the party in any background options given, or the boy will “re”introduce himself to The Inquisitor and the Party in a nervous tone.

Shortly after the encounter, the party will be interrupted by a gang of either Templars or Mages ambushing them.The fight is fairly difficult; however, Varian's health bar is something to keep an eye on. Of course the total depletion of his health equals his death in the fight, but keeping his health well above 60% or more will let Varian asks The Inquisitor he can join their team.

The Inquisitor can judge if he's fit for the Inquisition or not. Rejecting him still allows Varian to be in Haven/Skyhold as a refugee, and speaking him again can still lead to his recruitment. If The Inquisitor still chooses not to recruit him by their second discussion in Skyhold, Varian will not be able to join the party list, but The Inquisitor can still speak with him.

However, if his health is near 50% or lower, Varian will be hurt at the end of the fight and promptly faint. From there, he can then be found in The Inquisitor's quarters sleeping. You can't talk to him, nor gain approval or disapproval while he's in this state, and he will die near the end of the destruction of Haven if The Inquisitor chose not to help him.

Until then, when The Inquisitor reaches Skyhold, they can decide what to make of him.

Where would they be in Skyhold & Haven:

Haven – Near the Inquisitor's quarters talking with Solas, or eating in the Tavern with Sera. Or if the mounts are there, he’ll be found barking at them.

Skyhold – Initially in the library near Dorian playing with the books, or at the stables barking at the mounts. After Solas's personal quest with his Fade Friend, you can find him on Solas's sofa. After Here Lies The Abyss, Varian will permanently be found in the garden.

Personal quests:

Quest 1: Recruitment: The Lost Boy

Quest 2: Major: Tamveer The Emerald Wolf [Post-Discovery of Skyhold]

Begins with entering The Emerald Graves for the first time with Varian, Scout Harding gives word to The Inquisitor of a clan nearby wanting to trade, in response to her news Varian fidgets and complains. You can choose whether to meet with the clan immediately, or meet with them through your travels in the Emerald Graves. Either you way, you meet Varian's old clan. In doing so, you learn of Varian's real name and the reason as to why he found family in wolves.

Months prior to meeting the soon to be Inquisitor, Varian wandered the vast forest that had once held him and his clan. His parents and the clan searched tirelessly for him but came up empty handed time and time again. While the Clan themselves have given up on finding him, his parents and a few others still hoped that he would return to them safe and alive.

Varian however, believing that the Wolf he followed was his Father back from a Hunt found family in a pack of wolves. From then on, he traveled with them believing they were his parents in the form of a wolf.

Depending on choices, Varian can leave The Inquisition to re-join his clan or stay with The Inquisitor.

If The Inquisitor chooses to reject the Clan's want for Varian to re-join them, Varian’s father, Vaheer, speaks to you.

❤ Vaheer as a companion [not complete yet]

Speaking with Varian again after the quest brings up certain dialogue options that can lead to the start of 3 end personalities that Varian grows into by the end of the game.

Option: Returning Tamveer to his clan The Inquisitor does receive high disapprovals for agreeing to the clan’s trade and Varian will show rebellion against this decision though it’s still heavily dependent on the Inquisitor’s choice. If The Inquisitor is adamant on returning him to the Clan, Varian will comply but makes The Inquisitor promise to visit (though the Clan will respond with anxiousness to the promise). The Inquisitor can choose whether or not to promise, but no matter the choice Varian permanently leaves the party to re-join his clan and is now called under his old name, Tamveer. Once the quest is finished, a new war table operation is unlocked detailing of whether to protect Tamveer’s clan or not. ★ Choosing Leliana will lead to the Clan moving away out of fear, The Inquisitor will receive a letter describing the distrust the clan had toward them. Though, Tamveer’s scarf was found in the rush. ★ Choosing Josephine will lead to Tamveer running away from his Clan in an attempt to return to The Inquisitor on his own. Reports says that he disappeared into the forest, and only his scarf was left behind. ★ Choosing Cullen will lead to the clan and Tamveer being saved; however, Tamveer still disappears soon after. Nothing left behind to indicate where he went. ★ Do nothing will lead to the clan being attacked by one of Corypheus’s groups. A report details that very few of the clan survived the attack, and that Tamveer’s scarf was found but his body was not. The Inquisitor receives Tamveer’s scarf which is only restricted to them.

Tamveer’s Scarf - Unique Item A scarf that once belonged to your youngest friend. It appears more red than it was before, and the once smooth silk feels rough against your finger tips. Bonus against Red Templars and Wolves.

Quest 3: Major: Varian The Lonely Dragon [Post-Here Lies The Abyss]

If Varian is still with The Inquisition at this point, he can be taken to Adamant.

If Brought:

Fade Fearlings: black wolves with red eyes. Fade Tombstone: Misery The Nightmare’s Words: Sweet little boy, you desire happiness so much but we both know that you will never live to know what happiness is.

Varian, in banter, makes sobbing noises while demanding to go home. The Inquisitor can choose whether or not to console him, if they chose not to and if Varric or Solas is in the party they will console him. If they are not, he will mumble to himself.

If he was consoled, Varian tells himself that he’ll be strong, that he’ll be brave.

After the events of Here Lies The Abyss, Varian can now permanently found in the garden. Talking with him and through dialogue choices can help Varian ease his fears of abandonment if he was brought to Adamant.

If he wasn’t brought to Adamant, The Inquisitor can reassure him that they are alive and won't leave any time soon.Again and finally, through dialogue, The Inquisitor can solidify the personality that Varian will grow into by the end of the game.

Afterwards, a change is made in Varian's behavior.

Strength Personality: Left choosing options that require ruthless behavior and non-merciful methods can lead to Varian being more aggressive than he’s capable of being. He fights as if he’s a warrior, running into battle with fire at hand, focusing on protecting the party’s safety no matter how much pain he’s put into to keep that. The ability to hold the sword to protect the person who matters to him the most. He’ll back up and be there for The Inquisitor no matter what choice has been made. The certain fault in Varian’s mind is that he believes The Inquisitor is above everyone else, their methods and actions are what guides The Inquisition and possibly the world. He pledges his entire life to The Inquisitor.

Loyalty Personality: Middle choosing options of wit and intellectual responses helps ease and teach Varian the basics of society. Molding him into maturity. He’s more controlled in his magic, fights with ease and clarity, away from the main field. His main focus is to keep everyone alive and free from wounds with his magic. New spells to fight and protect. Varian will be true to The Inquisitor, giving them his opinions and thoughts. He still views them highly, but not high enough to disregard certain methods and choices. In the end, he’s grown to be independent and would one day leave The Inquisitor’s side to explore the world around him while still keeping touch, often sending letters and gifts.

Peace Personality: Right neutrality is key for a balance in this, options that deal with not taking sides, mercy, and the safety towards people leads to Varian viewing the world as something to be cautious with. He takes careful aim with his magic, training himself to be conservative of his reservoirs. He values the party’s life and will pick them up when they’re down. He fears and worries for The Inquisitor, being capable of giving advice to help ease them when times are down. Giving them comfort when they most need it. Varian does think of The Inquisitor highly, but he will show certain disdain toward certain options and methods, he will however not vocalize his thoughts on them. He’ll be close to The Inquisitor till the very end.

Beginning Personality: Feral, Evolving, Bright, Loyal, Joyful Personality Extended: ❤ Strength Traits: Fierce loyalty, Brutal, Sacrificial, Alert ❤ Loyalty Traits: Calm, Honest, Inquisitive, Observant ❤ Peace Traits: Cautious, Meek, Brave, Comforting

How to get their approval: More often than not, Varian can easily give The Inquisitor approvals no matter the option; however, to gain the most highest of approvals is generally being a nice person, referring to the companions, and books.

How to get their disapproval: Nothing really gains much disapproval from Varian as he thinks highly of The Inquisitor to the point of fault, he will however find the bad treatment of companions as something to be bothered by. Because of this, he never really leaves.

Sometimes, if you bring Varian anywhere in Orlais before obtaining Skyhold, you’ll receive slight disapproval points from him.

Are they romance-able?: You can be a parent to Varian.

Can you have sex with them?: Everyone you know will hate you, Cassandra and Leliana will probably kill you. You've doomed all of Thedas you sick person. He’s a CHILD.

If they can be romanced and are not, will they begin a relationship / relationships with other character(s)? If so, who?: Everyone is a parent. He throws flowers at Dorian a lot though.

Who are they friendly with?: Everyone but Orlais. Though he spends the most amount of time talking to Varric, Solas, and Sera.

Who do they dislike?: Orlais

Opinions

Politics: Send a Dragon to Orlais. Varian’s drawings can be found on the wall leading to the War Room, he explains that they’re political drawings despite not being political by any standards.

Other Races: Varian doesn’t really mind other races, he’s more curious about them than anything. Often questions others who are not elves about random, everyday things. He’s prone to probing Dwarves and Qunaries with endless questions, specifically Qunaries on piggy back rides.

Mages & Templars: Despite being a Mage himself, he finds that Mages are not only interesting but are very, very scary people when they're afraid. He finds that Templars smell weird.

The Breach, the Rifts, Corypheus & The Mark: Varian refers to Corypheus as the corn as he is incapable of correctly saying his name no matter how many times people or The Inquisitor tell him, fun banter about that. He will also comment on how the Breach and the Rifts sing badly while The Inquisitor's Mark hums a soft tune. He is however quiet fearful of The Inquisitor's hand and would often try and wrap it around with bandages or cloth.

Side Missions:

A Sorrow's Crown of Sorrow - Unique Item Varian decided that The Inquisitor's armor isn't pretty enough. Collecting 20 different flowers of any kind to receive a Unique Helmet made by Varian. Surprisingly, the Unique Helmet gives The Inquisitor high defense with states of stasis to the enemy, and despite its name, they make The Inquisitor look cute. It is only restricted to The Inquisitor however.

Babycakes - Gift Item There's a certain nug in The Emerald Graves that Varian keeps muttering about, going to the Emerald Graves with Varian will help you find a certain nug through his mumbling. The nug in question has a faded blue bow on it to distinguish it from others, capturing and giving the nug to Varian can give you high approvals from him. Keeping and killing the nug does not gain disapproval, but the faded blue bow can be an accessory restricted to Varian.

Hair Like Blood - Gift Item Shortly after speaking with him after Here Lies The Abyss, talking with him again will result in Varian asking if he can dye his hair. When questioned why, Varian just tells The Inquisitor that he wants to. Declining him would actually gain disapproval from him and the mission is short lived. Accepting his want to dye his hair will unlock this ominous titled mission. Collect 5 Dawn Lotus and 5 Prophet Laurel then craft the hair dye to give to Varian. Once you meet him again, his hair is white. Speak with him for judgement on his hair. Either dialogue choice will lead to Varian telling the Inquisitor that they were the one who chose the colour not him.

Trivia:

If brought along to Halamshiral, at some point during the mission Varian will set the curtains ablaze. While it does not affect The Inquisitor's court approval, it does create a long enough distraction for The Inquisitor to sneak around.

If brought along to Halamshiral, Varian’s hair is permanently changed from long to a shorter variety. Formality is key. He hates it, but the cakes are nice. However, you do gain major disapproval for bringing him to The Winter Palace. Possibly the only major disapproval you get from the main game.

If The Inquisitor chooses to drink from the Well of Sorrows, Varian will tell them that they look shiny.

When The Inquisitor levels up, or has gained a power point, Varian comments on how glowy they are.

On his name, it can be hinted by The Inquisitor that they named him Varian when the boy himself was too shy to give them his name on their first meeting. If not, Varian can hint that he was renamed by an Elven servant when he was temporarily adopted by an Orlesian woman. He thought it was a nice name, so used it often. When asked about the Orlesian woman, Varian flatly replies that she fell down a flight of stairs.

❤ Trespasser Companion Guide

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