What you MUST know about Varric | Character analysis | before The Veilguard

This analysis unpacks the wit, humour, and pain that define Varric, from his clever banter and iconic crossbow named Bianca to the deeper trauma and longing hidden beneath his charismatic facade.

Everything you need to know about the intricate layers of Varric Tethras before Dragon Age the Veilguard. One month before release, I'm taking a deep dive into the character analysis of our beloved rogue, storyteller, and charmer.

Discover how his relationship with Bianca Davri and the tragic events in Dragon Age lore. We'll explore Varric's flaws, his needs and psychological struggles, and why fans adore him.

00:00 Varric is the only normal person in DA?
01:50 Backstory & Varric's "facade"
05:17 Many flaws
06:23 Emotional Guard
07:06 Regret and Guilt
10:03 Quick updates for streams and videos
11:05 Varric's Armour. Humour, Wit, and Charm
13:21 Bianca(s). Personal Anchor
15:01 How Varric copes with pain
15:31 He'll break in the Veilguard
16:49 Complaints and the Urge to Be Needed
18:25 How he fights the fear of being lonely
20:44 Healing power of writing
21:46 Disorder That Haunts
22:43 Self-sabotage and Self-hatred
23:56 Why we love him
25:58 Let's talk!
27:11 Have fun, play videogames