The Followers
Raney Shockne Lyrics
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Cassandra seeks the truth and finds
Her whirling blade cuts so sublime
Royal hearts Nevarran minds
Varric charms with clever words
Vender of exotic goods
Writer of salacious books
Solas, mysterious elven mage
Mastered magic by his own hand
Not a Dalish or a city elf
Skeptic born into lovely land
Dorian rebelled against countrymen
A mage from the Tevinter Imperium
Charming and suave and just slightly suspect
These are the early days we defend
And then the later ones came to the fade
Like Sera who stayed to tempt their fate
But we all know she was but a rogue
The taverns still sing her name
Blackwall, a secretive Grey Warden
Proud of his life and his isolation
Bruising and strong, protector of all
Recruiting the brave to join the cause
Iron Bull's loyal indulgent one
A past brilliant agent of those who run
The Bull's Chargers now stay in his sight
But he still finds the time to roar through the night
Vivienne, Madame De Fer
Respect of the mages throughout the world
Ruthless to fight by Inquisitor's side
Defying expectations only to rise
Then there's of course our revered ever more
Like Commander Cullen who lead his men through the Inquisition
A Templar, a knight stayed with the fight stout and bright
Or Sister Nightingale, spymistress veiled
In beauty and bow
Orlesian bard, both tender and hard
Brave and bold
Josephine, noble with bright acumen
With grace and charm in hand
Ambassador to the wealthy and shrewd
And dear through the land
The Inquisitor surely stands
Because of these souls we sang
The lyrics to Raney Shockne, Elizaveta Stoubis & Nick Stoubis's song The Followers describe the characters who made up the Inquisition's inner circle in the video game "Dragon Age: Inquisition". The song describes the diverse group of followers who join the Inquisitor's cause, each with their own unique characteristics and motivations.
The first verse describes Cassandra, a character who seeks the truth with her sword, cutting down enemies of the Inquisitor like the Nevarran royalty with her whirling blade. Varric is also mentioned, who is a charming and witty rogue with ragged looks. The following verse outlines Solas, a mysterious elven mage who has mastered magic by his own hand through his upbringing in a loving place far from both the Dalish and city elves. Dorian, a mage from the Tevinter Imperium, is also highlighted as charming, suave and slightly suspect. The song paints a picture of the early days of the Inquisition, and ends with the Inquisitor recognizing that they stood because of the loyalty and strength of their followers.
The lyrics are insightful because they reflect the key strengths and weaknesses of each character, as well as their motivations for joining the Inquisitor's cause. The verse on Vivienne, for instance, highlights her respect among mages and her ruthless nature in fighting alongside the Inquisitor to defy expectations. Similarly, the verse on Iron Bull highlights his past as a brilliant agent of those who run, and his current role as a protector of all who have joined the cause.
Line by Line Meaning
By the side of the Divine
The Inquisition is supported by the Divine, leader of the Chantry
Cassandra seeks the truth and finds
Cassandra is a seeker of truth, who ultimately finds it
Her whirling blade cuts so sublime
Cassandra is skilled with a sword and her abilities are impressive
Royal hearts Nevarran minds
The Inquisition has won the support of royalty and the people of Nevarra
Varric charms with clever words
Varric is a smooth talker and has a way with words
Vender of exotic goods
Varric sells unique and rare items
Writer of salacious books
Varric is also an author of scandalous literature
A rogue, a dwarf with ragged looks
Varric is a scruffy, unscrupulous dwarf who operates on the fringes of society
Solas, mysterious elven mage
Solas is an enigmatic elf who is a master of magic
Mastered magic by his own hand
Solas is self-taught in the art of magic
Not a Dalish or a city elf
Solas does not belong to either Dalish or city elf cultures
Skeptic born into lovely land
Solas is a skeptic who was born in a beautiful land
Dorian rebelled against countrymen
Dorian is a mage who has rebelled against his fellow countrymen
A mage from the Tevinter Imperium
Dorian is from the Tevinter Imperium, a nation of powerful mages
Charming and suave and just slightly suspect
Dorian is charismatic and charming, but his intentions may not always be clear
These are the early days we defend
The Inquisition is still in its early days and its members are working hard to establish themselves
And then the later ones came to the fade
Other members of the Inquisition joined later on
Like Sera who stayed to tempt their fate
Sera is a rogue who joined the Inquisition and took risks
But we all know she was but a rogue
Sera's roguish nature is well-known among the Inquisition
The taverns still sing her name
Sera's exploits are still celebrated in local taverns
Blackwall, a secretive Grey Warden
Blackwall is a Grey Warden who is quiet and withdrawn
Proud of his life and his isolation
Blackwall takes pride in his solitary lifestyle
Bruising and strong, protector of all
Blackwall is physically tough and fights to protect the innocent
Recruiting the brave to join the cause
Blackwall is working to enlist others in the Inquisition's fight
Iron Bull's loyal indulgent one
Iron Bull is a loyal member of the Inquisition who indulges in his pleasures
A past brilliant agent of those who run
Iron Bull has a history of working for powerful individuals and organizations
The Bull's Chargers now stay in his sight
Iron Bull keeps a close eye on his mercenary group, the Bull's Chargers
But he still finds the time to roar through the night
Iron Bull is loud, boisterous, and enjoys parties
Vivienne, Madame De Fer
Vivienne is a powerful mage who is also known as Madame De Fer
Respect of the mages throughout the world
Vivienne is highly respected by mages all over the world
Ruthless to fight by Inquisitor's side
Vivienne is willing to fight alongside the Inquisitor and is ruthless in battle
Defying expectations only to rise
Vivienne has defied expectations to become a highly respected mage and member of the Inquisition
Then there's of course our revered ever more
The Inquisitor is highly respected and revered by members of the Inquisition
Like Commander Cullen who lead his men through the Inquisition
Cullen is a commander who has led his troops through battles in the Inquisition
A Templar, a knight stayed with the fight stout and bright
Cullen is a Templar and knight who remains dedicated to the cause
Or Sister Nightingale, spymistress veiled
Leliana is known as Sister Nightingale and is the Inquisition's spymistress
In beauty and bow
Leliana is physically beautiful and skilled with a bow
Orlesian bard, both tender and hard
Leliana is an Orlesian bard who is both gentle and tough
Brave and bold
Leliana is courageous and daring
Josephine, noble with bright acumen
Josephine is a noblewoman with intelligence and shrewdness
With grace and charm in hand
Josephine is graceful and charming in her dealings with others
Ambassador to the wealthy and shrewd
Josephine serves as the Inquisition's ambassador to influential and wealthy individuals
And dear through the land
Josephine is known and respected throughout the land
The Inquisitor surely stands
The Inquisitor is a powerful figure who stands at the forefront of the Inquisition
Because of these souls we sang
The members of the Inquisition are recognized and celebrated for their contributions
Contributed by Mateo P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.