‘Dragon Age’ Writer Poured Heart and Tears into Dorian’s Story

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David Gaider, the creator of Dragon Age, shared insights into the emotional journey of writing Dorian’s character. Dorian Pavus, a mage from the Tevinter Imperium, stands out as BioWare’s first exclusively gay male party member.

Gaider, who is openly gay, found Dorian’s story deeply personal. He described the writing process as profoundly moving, stating he ‘probably cried harder than I ever have in my life’ while crafting Dorian’s narrative.

Dorian’s character challenges the norms of his homeland, the Tevinter Imperium, which is known for its strict traditions and views on perfection. His decision to defy these societal expectations and embrace his true self adds depth to his role in the game.

Gaider’s dedication to authentic representation is evident in Dorian’s development, aiming to create a character that resonates with players on a personal level.

The inclusion of Dorian in Dragon Age: Inquisition marked a significant step forward in LGBTQ+ representation within mainstream gaming. Gaider’s heartfelt approach to writing Dorian’s story highlights the importance of diverse and genuine characters in video games, offering players a more inclusive and relatable experience.

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Ysmael “Eng” Delicana is a writer based in Davao City, Philippines. He earned his bachelor’s degree in economics at Ateneo de Davao University before continuing to teach part-time at the same university. While teaching was a fun gig, being a geek and a writer seemed to be his calling. His expertise includes fantasy shows and movies, comic books, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and popular RPG video games. Ysmael also excels at learning new things and getting to know new topics that are interesting yet foreign to him, and that’s why he can also be called a jack of all trades. He also works as a part-time writer for books about sports. As an avid fan of fantasy TV shows, video games, and books, Ysmael is fond of watching, playing, and reading things related to fantasy, magic, and mystical creatures. However, he is also a huge fan of anime, as he spends a portion of his time watching shonen anime. As long as something is interesting and worth his time, Ysmael tends to devote his effort to it, as he has been great at geeking out about a certain topic. Ysmael’s writing style tends to be quite conversational in the sense that he likes speaking to the readers instead of making them feel like they are reading something tedious. He picked up this during his teaching years because he needed to find ways to simplify topics that tend to be foreign and complex to students. Ysmael also writes for Comic Basics.

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