I never would have thought a shaving mirror from Varric Tethras would end up being one of the most meaningful features in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, but that's exactly what it is. As one of the mementos you set down to decorate Rook's room in the Lighthouse, the small, silver hand mirror presents you with options relating to your character's hopes, scars, tattoos, or gender identity. Selecting any one of them will see Rook comment on something personal. Not only can this allow you to see yourself truly reflected, but it also adds to the sense of role-play - bringing more weight to some of the physical details in the RPG's extensive character creator. It's a small but important touch that's made all the more impactful because Varric is the one who gives it to you.
It speaks both to Varric's role in The Veilguard, but also to the kind of person he is, as creative director John Epler highlights to me when we sit to chat about BioWare's latest RPG.
