THE FADESHEAR
The core of this blade is old, as old as the first smiths who sought a way to battle the nightmares from the land beyond. It has fought the demonic hosts in countless battles. Sometimes it has been held high in triumphant victory. Other times, it has lain broken besides its dying owner. But after every defeat it has always been reclaimed, reforged, and made stronger. Fadeshear has passed through many hands before yours. Now it is your turn to make the demons of the Fade pay for crossing the Veil into the waking world.
• Improves with level-up
• Additional damage versus demons and undead
THE LION OF ORLAIS
At the height of the Summer War all of Orlais was embroiled in fierce battles. Over the course of the war dozens of contenders for the Imperial Throne emerged – most long forgotten except as footnotes in scholarly tomes. But everyone remembers the gallant young lord Emile Deveraux, “The Golden Prince.” Thought outnumbered at every turn, he racked victory upon victory culminating in the Seventh Battle of Roses. While wearing this shield he broke through his uncle’s vanguard to win the day. He never knew the taste of defeat, instead meeting his end at the hands of a jealous lover in the dead of night.
• Two rune slots
• Adds to health
• Adds to % XP gain
THE BLACK EMPORIUM
Come one, come all to the Black Emporium! There, nestled deep under Kirkwall, you’ll find a curious collection of items, some for sale, some for free and ranging from the mundane to the mysterious! One artifact can even transform your very body, face, hair, eyes—all new! We’ve even granted you your very own mabari war hound to call to your side with a whistle—a boon in battle and a beloved pet at home. Visit the Black Emporium today, and you’ll be the envy of adventurers everywhere! Once you’ve escaped imminent danger, return home. Your invitation awaits!
So, how do you feel about this new content? Were you planning on picking up the game new this March? Draw swords and duke it out in the comments!
Just wait 6-7 months and get the DA2 Ultimate edition that packs the game plus all post-launch DLC. Did that with DA1 and even got the expansion.
I am completely against this type of pre-order bonus. Pre-order bonuses should be something like a free poster or T-shirt, not something that can give you an in-game edge or make you feel ripped off for not getting it and then paying for it later.
With that said……. I’ve already pre-ordered DA2 and can’t wait to play it. I just wish they would stop this……which they won’t because people like me keep pre-ordering.
I’m glad to have this Black Emporium implemented in-game. In the first DA, I accidently gave one of my characters a Jay Leno chin and I could not revert it. It didn’t bother me too much at first, but when I saw him kissing Morrigan with that chin…ugh…
There was a way to change your character’s face in-game, using modding and playing around with a lot of settings but it was a pain in the butt and was open to screw-ups.
I like the mirror and the weapons. I can’t wait for this game. It looks great and seems to be better than Origins. I can’t wait for all the good RPGs to come out this year.