Factions (The Veilguard)

There are six available factions available during character creation in Dragon Age: The Veilguard -- Antivan Crows, Grey Wardens, Lords of Fortune, Mourn Watch, Shadow Dragons and Veil Jumpers. Rook's faction determines who they were before, how they met Varric and why they came to travel with him instead of their own faction.
Each faction has its own set of casual clothing worn during certain cutscenes and gives you three distinct buffs. These factions also represent groups in the world whose help Rook must seek; there is a reputation mechanic that tracks Rook's standing with each given faction. Each specialization is associated with a particular faction.
Each companion is tied to a certain faction, though there are also agents which act as the face of each faction.
== Antivan Crows ==
=== Background ===
Assassin Extraordinaire
Last Name: De Riva
=== Companions and agents ===
Lucanis Dellamorte is the companion from the Antivan Crows.
=== Traits ===
* Under their Wing: gain reputation with the Antivan Crows more quickly
* Open Contract: deal increased damage vs. Antaam
* Hidden Pouch: holds an extra potion
=== Associated specialization ===
* Duelist: a rogue specialization that uses two blades for rapid strikes and focuses on dodges and parries.
* Spellblade: a mage specialization that uses melee attacks infused with magic.
== Grey Wardens ==
=== Background ===
Shield Against the Night
Last Name: Thorne
=== Companions and agents ===
Davrin is the companion from the Grey Wardens.
=== Traits ===
* Bonded in Blood: gain reputation with the Grey Wardens more quickly
* Blight Killer: deal increased damage vs. darkspawn
* Vigilant Training: base defense and health are slightly increased
=== Associated specialization ===
* Champion: a warrior specialization that uses weapon and shield, focusing on tactical defense and tanking hits from enemies.
== Lords of Fortune ==
=== Background ===
Seeker of Gold and Glory
Last Name: Laidir
=== Companions and agents ===
Taash is the companion from the Lords of Fortune.
=== Traits ===
* Together in Glory: gain reputation with the Lords of Fortune more quickly
* Healthy Competition: deal increased damage vs. mercenaries
* Relentless: perform takedowns on enemies with slightly less effort 
=== Associated specialization ===
* Saboteur: a rogue specialization that uses traps and tricks to turn the tide of battle.
* Slayer: a warrior specialization that uses two-handed weapons for simple but strong attacks that have increased damage.
== Mourn Watch ==
=== Background ===
Defender of the Dead
Last Name: Ingellvar
=== Companions and agents ===
Emmrich Volkarin is the companion from the Mourn Watch.
=== Traits ===
* Recognized Name: gain reputation with the Mourn Watchers more quickly
* Return to the Grave: deal increased damage vs. Undead and Demons
* Acute Afflictions: you can apply an additional affliction stack on targets 
=== Associated specialization ===
* Death Caller: a mage specialization that uses necromancy magic. 
* Reaper: a warrior specialization that uses night blades to steal health from foes, risking death to gain supernatural abilities.
== Shadow Dragons ==
=== Background ===
Breaker of Bonds
Last Name: Mercar
=== Companions and agents ===
Neve Gallus is the companion from the Shadow Dragons.
=== Traits ===
* Light in the Dark: gain reputation with the Shadow Dragons more quickly
* Never to Rise: deal increased damage vs. Venatori
* Resourceful: your class-specific resource regenerates slightly faster
=== Associated specialization ===
* Evoker: a mage specialization that uses elemental fire, ice, and lightning magic.
== Veil Jumpers ==
=== Background ===
Hunter of Secrets
Last Name: Aldwir
=== Companions and agents ===
Bellara Lutare is the companion from the Veil Jumpers.
=== Traits ===
* Close to the Veil: gain reputation with the Veil Jumpers more quickly
* Attuned Strikes: deal increased damage vs. Fade-Touched
* Keen Eye: deal slightly increased critical and weakpoint damage
=== Associated specialization ===
* Veil Ranger: a rogue specialization that uses a solely ranged style of combat to hit enemies from afar with a bow.
== References ==
Category:Dragon Age: The Veilguard gameplay
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