It’s only 50 days until the launch of Dragon Age: The Veilguard (too many in my opinion) and Bioware have blessed us with even more details on the wonderful locations of Thedas we’ll be visiting.
Highlighted in a blog post over on the Dragon Age site, five locations have flyover videos showing off their unique flora and fauna.
Location, Location, Location
The blog post contains videos of 5 in game locations in Dragon Age: The Veilguard; Arlathan Forest, Hossberg Wetlands, Minrathous, Rivain and Treviso.
I’m sure die hard Dragon Age fans like myself will be absolutely thrilled to get some more details about Arlathan, Rivain and Minrathous – locations we’ve only heard about up until now. With Hossberg seeming like a Darkspawn blighted swamp defended by the Wardens, and Treviso looking like a fantasy renaissance Venice (politics and assassins in the form of the Antivan Crows included), Bioware looks like they’ve crafted a spectacular world to explore in The Veilguard.
From the website:
Arlathan Forest - Ancient magic and powerful artifacts re-awaken and reality thins across the woodlands that once held the heart of the Elvhen empire. The Veil Jumpers, masters of ancient elven magic, seek to stabilize the region and keep reality from crumbling.
Hossberg Wetlands - Much of this once-peaceful marshland has been consumed by the Blight. Darkspawn roam the swamps with impunity, but the Grey Wardens mount a valiant defense of the last safe haven - Lavendel.
Minrathous - Capital of the Tevinter Imperium, the Venatori wield corruption as they try to turn the Empire's heart to their own dark purposes. Yet the people resist, with the rebel Shadow Dragons leading the charge.
Rivain - An ancient Grey Warden fortress sits among sparkling waters and lush greenery of the Rivain Coast; the Lords of Fortune call this paradise home. The servants of the gods have their own plans, however, and threaten to turn this sanctuary into a battlefield.
Treviso - A merchant city known for the beauty of its canals - and the deadliness of its assassins - Treviso is under Antaam occupation, a state of affairs that sits poorly with the Antivan Crows.
Exploration, Exploration, Exploration
The blog also includes details on travel modes, and excitingly, special ways that you’re companions can interact with the world of Veilguard. They can even be found out and about in the world when not in your party!
There’s details on the Lighthouse – your base of operations – and the Crossroads a juncture of Eluvians you use to travel from area to area.
So if you, like myself, cannot wait to jump back into the orld of Thedas and explore all of these amazing locations, check out the Dragon Age blog for the full videos and details of all the wonders of Thedas!
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is releasing on the 31st of October on Xbox Series S/X, Playstation 5 and PC.
