Unveiling Solas: Early Dragon Age: The Veilguard Concept Art Reveals a Darker Vision

Early concept sketches by former BioWare artist Nick Thornborrow offer a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of Solas's character in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. These sketches, showcased on Thornborrow's website, reveal a more overtly vengeful and god-like Solas than the advisor role he ultimately plays in the final game.

Thornborrow, who contributed to The Veilguard's development by creating a visual novel prototype to explore plotlines, shared over 100 sketches. While many scenes closely resemble their in-game counterparts, Solas's portrayal shows significant divergence. The concept art depicts him less as a manipulative advisor and more as a powerful, shadowy figure, sometimes depicted as an enormous being.

The contrast between the concept art and the final game is striking. While Solas's initial attempt to shatter the Veil remains largely consistent, other scenes featuring him are drastically different. The ambiguity surrounding these altered scenes leaves open the question of whether they represent events within Rook's dreams or actual manifestations of Fen'Harel's power in the real world.

This behind-the-scenes look highlights the significant evolution The Veilguard's narrative underwent during development. The shift from the initially planned, more direct portrayal of Solas's vengeful actions to his more subtle manipulation in the released game provides valuable context for players. The differences, coupled with the game's title change from Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, underscore the extensive alterations the game experienced throughout its production. Thornborrow's contribution offers fans a unique opportunity to understand the creative process and the potential darker path Solas's story could have taken.

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