The Inquisitor encounters Kieran after Morrigan joins the Inquisition as its liaison. He will make a brief appearance in Skyhold, before being told to go back to his studies by his mother. Kieran has a number of comments on the Inquisitor depending on race and class, and on whether he has the soul of Urthemiel or is an ordinary child.
If the Inquisitor is a human rogue or warrior:
Kieran will either muse on how the Inquisitor is expected to be scary because people "fear the next age if it comes too soon", or find the Inquisitor nice for someone who kills a lot.
If the Inquisitor is a human mage:
Kieran will either confess that lyrium gives him "terrible nightmares" and state that lacking the gift of magic is like being blind, or say that his mother wouldn't want him to become a templar and that magic isn't so scary.
If the Inquisitor is an elf:
Kieran will either say that he doesn't know why the Inquisitor's people "want to look like that" and that their blood is "very old", or confess that he finds elves pretty and laugh at the Inquisitor's large ears.
If the Inquisitor is a dwarf:
Kieran will either say that the Inquisitor "can't be taller, not without the titans" or share his own desire to be taller.
If the Inquisitor is a Qunari:
Kieran will either declare that their blood "doesn't belong" to the Inquisitor's people and express his sorrow at what happened to the people or discuss the Inquisitor's height and scary horns.
If Kieran is asked about his mother:
Kieran will either call her "the inheritor, she who awaits the next age" or simply the Witch of the Wilds.
If Kieran has an Old God soul, regardless of who drinks from the Well of Sorrows:
Flemeth will locate Kieran and call to him through Morrigan's Eluvian. Within, Flemeth reveals she is possessed as the tales about her have always said, however not by a demon, but by the elven goddess Mythal. Flemeth gives Morrigan the choice of having Kieran back and continuing to be hunted by Flemeth, or leaving Kieran behind and being free of Flemeth forever. Morrigan chooses her son, insisting that Flemeth will never have him. Before she departs, she looks at Kieran and holds his hands; a glow emanates from him and goes into her, indicating the passing of Urthemiel's soul from Kieren to Flemeth. Flemeth then reassures him that there will be no more dreams. He is unhurt, but comments afterwards that he feels lonely. Morrigan remarks after Kieran is out of earshot that Kieran had a destiny but that destiny is now in Flemeth's hands.
If Alistair or Loghain Mac Tir stayed with the Grey Wardens:
Alistair/Loghain can be seen in the Skyhold gardens talking to Morrigan about Kieran (contemplating if the child knows how he was conceived, if the child has the soul of an Old God, and if he knows that one of them is Kieran's father).
If the Warden is Kieran's father:
Alistair asks about the Warden's relationship with Kieran and if Morrigan and he have been in contact.
If Kieran doesn't have the soul of an Old God and the Warden romanced Morrigan:
If the Warden dies killing Urthemiel, Alistair will mention the Warden and how he thinks he would have approved of Kieran. Morrigan laments that she could have had both Kieran and the Warden.
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Morrigan's Role in the Inquisition: Morrigan joins the Inquisition as its liaison, bringing her own unique perspective and history to the story. This inclusion sets the stage for encounters with her son, Kieran, who becomes a notable character in the narrative.
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Kieran's Comments on the Inquisitor: Kieran's interactions with the Inquisitor vary based on factors such as race, class, and whether the Inquisitor possesses the soul of Urthemiel. These comments provide insight into Kieran's perceptions of the Inquisitor and their world.
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Kieran's Reactions Based on Inquisitor's Race and Class: Kieran's responses to a human rogue or warrior, human mage, elf, dwarf, and Qunari Inquisitor highlight the diverse perspectives within the Dragon Age universe. The reactions showcase Kieran's observations and opinions on the various races and classes.
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Kieran's Comments about Magic and Templars: Kieran's reflections on lyrium and magic shed light on his own experiences and fears. His stance on magic and templars reveals the complexity of the world's views on these topics.
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Kieran's Perspective on Different Races: Kieran's comments about elves, dwarves, and Qunari provide additional layers to the cultural and racial dynamics present in Thedas.
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Flemeth's Revelation: The revelation about Flemeth being possessed by the elven goddess Mythal is a pivotal moment in the Dragon Age narrative. It adds depth to Morrigan and Kieran's storylines and introduces a significant twist to the lore.
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The Well of Sorrows and Urthemiel's Soul: The connection between Kieran's Old God soul, the Well of Sorrows, and Flemeth's possession of Mythal's power adds a supernatural element to the story. Morrigan's choice and the subsequent events highlight the consequences of decisions made by the player.
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Interactions with Alistair or Loghain Mac Tir: Depending on certain choices in the game, Alistair or Loghain may discuss Kieran with Morrigan, raising questions about Kieran's parentage and the nature of his existence.
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Warden's Impact on Kieran: If the Warden is Kieran's father, additional dialogue options and interactions arise, allowing players to explore the consequences of their character's previous actions and relationships.
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Consequences of Player Choices: The article illustrates the far-reaching consequences of decisions made by the player, emphasizing the interconnectedness of character relationships and story arcs within the Dragon Age universe.
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