A wry smile forms as Inessa shrugs. "Unfortunately, what should have happened and what did happen are two different things. The Conclave attracted the attention of many, wanting to see -and shape- the outcome of the war. No doubt they thought their own forces capable of protecting them at the time, not realizing the strength of one darkspawn magister and his ambition.

An interim Divine...it's possible one will appear, but I don't know whether to support it or fear it. The wrong Divine, even temporary, could cause a lot of harm. History is full of people who 'temporarily' assumed power, only to keep the reins for themselves."