On the next several months, the Inquisition carefully gave over many of the duties it is held. As the Divine's personal guard and peacekeeping force, the Inquisition shrank to a more manageable size. Many who had served went home, though the remaining force was still enough to give pause to anyone who might threaten the Divine's plans. Those who served at the new Inquisition were tested and checked thoroughly, in the hopes of ferreting out any more spies within its ranks.

With the Dragon's Breath disrupted and any hope of a swift victory dashed, the Qunari retreated back to the North. Few knew what debates waged in Par Vollen, but not long after the Exalted Council, the Qunari launched new attacks against Tevinter. Their aggression caught the already unstable Imperium off guard. Tevinter was soon mired in a war many feared could spread across Thedas.

The Exalted Council remained intact, advising Divine Victoria on important matters. Cassandra served for several years. While Cassandra and the Inquisitor were often separated by duty, they still found time to be together. It was not unusual to see the Inquisitor appear unexpected at Cassandra's side—or her at his—as they worked to restore order. Those who knew her from earlier days said that while she was always true to her calling, they had never seen her smile so often.

The end of the Inquisition as it had been sent shock waves through the College of Enchanters. Madam de Fer ably played on the mages' fears. Her followers united to build a new Circle—with Vivienne as its Grand Enchanter—in direct competition with the College. What the Circle lacked in numbers, they made up for in political connections; soon they were a force to be reckoned with. The two institutions settled into an uneasy coexistence across the South, vying for power.

After the Exalted Council, Leliana devoted herself fully to the Sunburst Throne, and her dream of reshaping the Chantry. Within a year, she removed restrictions surrounding Chantry priesthood, allowing men and women of all races to be initiated and ordained. This decree was followed swiftly by her decision to return the Canticle of Shartan to the canonical chant, a move that divided Andrastians deeply. A rebellion to renounce her and return the Chantry to its former state arose, beginning first in Orlais, then spreading to other parts of Thedas. Divine Victoria was resolute, holding her ground even after several unsuccessful attempts on her life. Seemingly unconcerned with the assassination attempts, she held up the hostility levelled against her as proof that she was on the right path.

Theron remained at Divine Victoria's side protecting her from any that tried to assassinate. Theron continued his open affair with the Divine, and was often seen at her side. Eventually, Divine Victoria decreed that all members of the Chantry, from initiate to Divine, would be allowed to engage in romantic relationships. When questioned, the Divine pointed to Andraste, who served the Maker while wed to a mortal spouse. In time, many in the Chantry came to accept the Divine's decree that "love is the Maker's best gift and is infinite." In his spare time Theron assisted the Inquisition as its spymaster preparing for threats that will yet to emerge.

With the Inquisition now answering to the Divine, Sera joined Erdic in officially retiring from scaring people in high places. By formal account and agreement, both would lead boring, safe lives nowhere special doing not much at all. And with that comforting lie, those in power continued their fragile lives as though all was back to normal. Meanwhile, Red Jenny, an entirely separate person not at all collectively embodied by Sera, Erdic, and countless friends continued to make a difference, or just have fun, where and when the impulse struck. With frequent visits to her Widdle, of course. Perhaps most unnerving was Sera's standing offer to the Divine: "When the nobs piss about with your Left Hand or Right, call on Red Jenny to give them two fingers."

Varric took up the role of Viscount and, with the help of his friend Hawke, rebuilt Kirkwall's damaged infrastructure. Under his rule, the city-state finally resumed its place as the major trade hub of the Free Marches. He continued to ignore all mail from both the Merchants Guild and the Prince of Starkhaven. He also became a close uncle to Hawke and Merrill's daughter Leandra.

With the Inquisition in its new role, the Bull's Chargers returned to taking jobs throughout Orlais and Ferelden. Fighting demons and clearing out the remains of the Venatori forces, the Iron Bull did his part to restore order to Thedas. And on every job, Bull wore the necklace his kadan had given him… So no matter how far apart life took them, they would always be together.

Evelyn officially joined the Inquisition and led its mages both in militarily and in learning. She remain at her brother's side as a strong adviser and diplomat for the mages. Thanks to her influence people began to see mages differently than just monsters.

After the Inquisition transitioned to a peacekeeping role, Cullen and Evelyn were able to spend more time together. They named their firstborn Maxwell. Cullen continued to serve as commander of the Inquisition forces, aiding the Inquisitor in service to Divine Victoria. That is, after a long-overdue visit to Cullen's siblings, who were overjoyed to meet their new sister-in-law.

Dorian returned to Tevinter to take his father's place in the Magisterium. As rumors flew about the Imperium's infighting, Dorian was spoken of often as a voice of resistance against corruption. Along with Magister Maevaris Tilani, he formed a group called the Lucerni to restore and redeem Tevinter—a fight many thought hopeless. Those fighting by Magister Pavus's side noted that he kept in constant communication with the Inquisitor via message crystal. Whether for vital information or for moral support, these talks seemed to give Dorian the strength to continue his fight.

Thom Rainier was shown mercy where none was deserved, and set on a path of redemption. This gift, so compassionately given, needed to be shared. Freed from his obligations to the Inquisition, Rainier travelled Thedas, giving hope to the condemned and the forgotten. In the deepest prisons and pits of Thedas, he found, if not goodness itself, its potential. By showing faith in those who had none, Rainier lifted them up and made them into something better than they were.

After easing the Inquisition's transition into the Chantry, Josephine returned to Antiva and her family. Thanks to the Inquisitor's help, the Montilyets were once again permitted to trade in Orlais. The next few years were a busy time, as many ships with the Montilyet crest were built and set sail again from Antivan harbors. Soon, Rivaini pirate captains with an ancient feud against Josephine's ancestors took to the seas, determined to rekindle the rivalry. Lady Montilyet took the development in stride.

Cole took to the road with Maryden to find a new life and a new way to be human. Wherever Maryden went to sing, people found old pains eased and hearts made happier… even if they didn't understand why.

In Ferelden, the griffins thrived. Vigil's Keep regained its prominence as a Warden stronghold, and the ancient order began to rebuild under Warden-Commander Faren. Those who had reached the end of their service moved on with their lives, freed from the taint. When asked how this was accomplished, the Wardens gave no reply. The Wardens of the South move as a separate organisation now, no longer answering to Weisshaupt.

Sereda began forming her own Wardens in Orzammar and remained one of King Bhelen's advisers. Thanks to her policy casteless were finally treated as equals and were able to sign up for the army and get decent jobs. Sereda often spent her time with Faren every time he visited his own homeland.

Kallian began spreading elven rights not only in Ferelden, but all across Thedas. She assisted both King Alistair and Queen Elissa as they began to enter Ferelden's golden age. Many people say that she spent time with a certain Antivan elf and most mysteriously anyone who tried to did her harm ended up assassinated the next day.

Daylen once again vanished to parts unknown, but his spread of the cure for the taint made him wildly known. There are many rumours that he returned to the woman he loved and his son, but whether this is true or not is unknown.

Adaar remained at the Inquisitor's side acting as his sword in battle. Anyone foolish enough to get between her and her mission ended up dead and she became well respected as a commander among those of the Inquisition and the Chantry.

Erdic remained a loving father and a faithful husband to his wife and son and spent most of his days establishing trade routes using his old Carta contacts and his new influence within the Dwarven Merchant Guild

Ellana began spreading the truth of her people to all elves that had listened. At first many treated her with resentment and scepticism, but slowly the truth came out and they began to accept and realise that they were no more perfect than the humans. She soon became the leader of the elves as they began to make plans for their future.

Sometimes she would come awake from dreams in which her lover watched her sadly from across an endless distance. Still she searched, and dreamed, and waited, for a to change the Dread Wolf's heart.

After the events of the Winter Palace, elves left the Inquisition under mysterious circumstances, as did elven servants across Thedas. None could say where they went, but those who believed the Inquisitor's story about Fen'Harel wondered just how large the Dread Wolf's forces were, and what the ancient elven rebel had planned.

Deep inside the secret chamber was Maxwell looking over a table, but he was not alone. Alongside him was his guard as well as Evelyn, Cassandra, Cullen, Leliana, Theron, Iron Bull and Harding.

"My agents have found nothing. With the eluvians, he could be anywhere," said Theron.

"Maintaining the Inquisition, even as a peacekeeping force, leaves us vulnerable to agents of the Dread Wolf…" Cassandra began.

"But also gives us the strength to respond," said Theron.

Cassandra sighed. "We will need to be careful."

"Solas knows everything about us. Who we are, how we work, our strengths and weaknesses…" said Lelina.

"Then we find people he doesn't know," said Maxwell with a knife in his hand. "We will save our friend from himself…" He took a breath. "If we can."

He then plunged his knife into the map on the table where it marked the Tevinter Imperium