Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne

Greetings, Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne is a prequel to BioWare’s fantasy videogame Dragon Age: Origins and is set thirty years before the game takes place. It was written by the lead writer of the Origins, David Gaider and is easy to read through due to its enjoyable plot as well as the likeableness of the characters. The story also heavily revolves around Loghain, one of the primary antagonists in Dragon Age: Origins and sheds him in a different light in this novel, depicting him as more of a hero than the villain who he would eventually become.

During the events of the book, Ferelden has come under the occupation of the Orlesian Empire and ruled by the incompetent tyrant Meghran, who is potrayed as childish and selfish. He leaves the running of the country to his mage Severan whether he realizes it or not. The true Queen had been thrown from her crown, gathering up rebels to fight their oppressors while being hunted down. At the beginning of the plot, she is killed by spies working for the Empire who had infiltrated her circle of her advisers. Her son is forced to flee the battle while being pursued by the Orlesians.

When on the run he is found by a group travellers including Loghain, who are actively opposing their rulers. Once the identity of the Prince is found out, Loghain is forced to by his patriotic father to help Maric  get to safety while the rest of the outnumbered band of people attempt to fight off the approaching army. As the two once again flee they attempt to find the remainders of the rebel army  gather more to the cause to take back the Ferelden throne. Overall this is a very enjoyable novel and I look forward to reading the rest in the series. The fourth episode of the Adventures of Fletch and Roman is up in Warehouse 17.

Plot=8/10

Characters=9/10

Wording=9/10

Overall=8/10

Quote of the day

"You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain." I can do those things, because I'm not a hero, not like Dent. I killed those people, that's what I can be.

Batman

The Dark Knight