It's been centuries since the Darkspawn appeared, and the signs of a new Blight are even more troublesome since the numbers of Grey Wardens have dropped precipitously. An ancient order of elves, dwarves and humans, Grey Wardens dedicate their lives to hunting down Darkspawn wherever they go. The Darkspawn's destructive plots would succeed were it not for the Grey Wardens.
Led by the powerful Arch-demon, the beasts emerge from underground lairs every few hundred years in a swarming plague known as the Blight.Ĭheck out the video review here (HD available). Darkspawn are a race of creatures born from magic users who attempted to become gods, but were cursed for their efforts.
The general backstory revolves around the Darkspawn threat to the land of Ferelden. All of this is documented in your in-game codex, which tracks conversations, plot points and other elements of your journey. The plot of Dragon Age is extremely rich with details that unfold over dozens of hours of play.
