Chronology of the Dragon Age Universe

[ideacook]

In anticipation of the release of the new game, I decided to play through all the previous ones and study all the lore to immerse myself in the context and make better decisions in the game. Therefore, I compiled a chronology of everything I found in the Dragon Age universe. Sharing it with you.

List of all major works in the Dragon Age universe in chronological order of events in this fictional world.

1. [Lore Film] Dragon Age: History of Thedas Before the Games
A documentary lore film about the game world before the events of the games.
Duration: 115 minutes
YouTube

2. [Book] Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne (2009)
Author: David Gaider
Events: 8:95–8:99 Dragon Age
The story of young King Maric, Loghain, and their struggle against Orlais during the Ferelden Rebellion.

3. [Book] Dragon Age: The Calling (2009)
Author: David Gaider
Events: 9:05 Dragon Age
The story of King Maric Theirin meeting the young Grey Warden, Duncan, and the Architect.

4. [Comic] Dragon Age (2010)
Events: 9:12–9:30 Dragon Age
The love story of a Templar and a mage in the Circle of Magi, and then their daughter Gleam.

5. [Game] Dragon Age: Origins (2009)
Events: 9:30 Dragon Age
The story of a Grey Warden who becomes the Hero of Ferelden.

6. [Game] Dragon Age: Origins DLCs (before Awakening) in order of playthrough:

• [DLC] Leliana's Song (2010)
  Events: 9:28 Dragon Age
  A DLC telling the backstory of Leliana.
  
• [DLC] The Stone Prisoner (2009)
  Events: 9:30 Dragon Age
  A side quest introducing a new character, Shale.
  
• [DLC] Warden's Keep (2009)
  Events: 9:30 Dragon Age
  A side quest about the history of the Grey Wardens.
  
• [DLC] Return to Ostagar (2010)
  Events: 9:30 Dragon Age
  A side quest allowing a return to the battlefield of Ostagar.
  
• [DLC] Darkspawn Chronicles (2010)
  Events: 9:30 Dragon Age
  An alternate ending from the perspective of the darkspawn.

7. [Comic] Dragon Age: The Revelation (2010)
Events: 9:30 Dragon Age
A conversation between Morrigan and Alistair on the eve of the final battle with the Archdemon.

8. [Short Film] Dragon Age: Warden's Fall (2010)
Events: 9:31 Dragon Age
About the fate of Grey Warden Kristoff after the victory over the Archdemon.
Duration: 30 minutes

YouTube

9. [Game] Dragon Age: Origins DLCs (starting from Awakening) in order of playthrough:

• [DLC] Dragon Age: Awakening (2010)
  Events: 9:31 Dragon Age
  A major expansion that continues after the main game with new companions, quests, and locations.
  
• [DLC] Golems of Amgarrak (2010)
  Events: ~9:31 Dragon Age
  A DLC about golems created following Caridin's experience.
  
• [DLC] Witch Hunt (2010)
  Events: ~9:31 Dragon Age
  A DLC concluding Morrigan's story.

10. [Anime] Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker (2012)
Events: 9:17 Dragon Age
The backstory of Cassandra Pentaghast, a Seeker of Truth.
Duration: 90 minutes
YouTube [eng]

11. [Game] Dragon Age II (2011)
Events: 9:30–9:37 Dragon Age
The main game telling the story of Hawke and his role in the mage and templar conflict.

12. [Game] Dragon Age II DLCs (can be played at any time during the game):

• [DLC] The Exiled Prince (2011)
  Events: 9:30–9:37 Dragon Age
  An in-game DLC introducing a new character, Sebastian.
  
• [DLC] Legacy (2011)
  Events: 9:34 Dragon Age
  A DLC about the Hawke family legacy, introducing Corypheus.

13. [Short story] Hard in Hightown (2018)
Events: 9:30–9:37 Dragon Age
A detective story written by Varric Tethras (actually written by Mary Kirby).

14. [Web Series] Dragon Age: Redemption (2011)
Events: 9:35 Dragon Age
The story of Tallis, an elven assassin who adopts the Qun.
6 episodes of 10 minutes each

YouTube [eng]

15. Dragon Age II DLC (about Tallis):

• [DLC] Mark of the Assassin (2011)

Events: 9:35 Dragon Age
Adventures with Tallis as a party member.

16. [Comic] Trilogy:

• Dragon Age: The Silent Grove (2012)
  
• Dragon Age: Those Who Speak (2012)
  
• Dragon Age: Until We Sleep (2013)

Events: 9:35 Dragon Age
Adventures of Alistair, Varric, and Isabela searching for Maric after the events of Dragon Age II.

17. [Book] Dragon Age: Asunder (2009)
Author: David Gaider
Events: 9:40 Dragon Age
The beginning of the mage-templar war through the eyes of mage Rhys and those around him.

18. [Book] Dragon Age: The Masked Empire (2014)
Author: Patrick Weekes
Events: 9:40 Dragon Age
The start of the civil war in Orlais from the perspectives of Empress Celene, Grand Duke Gaspard, Briala, and Knight Michel.

19. [Book] Dragon Age: Last Flight (2014)
Author: Liane Merciel
Events: 9:41 Dragon Age (main events), 5:20–5:24 Glory Age (past events)
Simultaneously about Grey Warden recruits before the third game and the events of the Fourth Blight they are investigating.

20. [Game] Dragon Age: Inquisition (2014)
Events: 9:41–9:42 Dragon Age
The rise of the Inquisition and the battle against Corypheus.

21. [Game] Dragon Age: Inquisition DLCs:

• [DLC] Jaws of Hakkon (2015)
  Events: 9:41–9:42 Dragon Age
  Quests in the land of the Avvars, the old Inquisitor, and a dragon.
  
• [DLC] The Descent (2015)
  Events: 9:41–9:42 Dragon Age
  Searching for the cause of earthquakes deep underground.

22. [Short story] The Final Conversation (2013)
Author: David Gaider
A short story about Dorian.

23. [Game] Dragon Age: Inquisition DLC:

• [DLC] Trespasser (2015)
  Events: 9:42 Dragon Age
  Concluding the story of the Inquisition and setting the stage for future events.

24. [Comic] Magekiller (2015-2016)
Events: 9:40 Dragon Age
The story of mercenaries Marius and Tessa hunting mages.

25. [Comic] Knight Errant (2017)
Events: 9:42 Dragon Age
The story of the wandering knight Aaron and his squire, Vaea.

26. [Comic] Deception (2018)
Events: 9:43 Dragon Age
The story of con artist Olivia Pryde getting entangled in political intrigues (continuing the story of Knight Errant).

27. [Comic] Blue Wraith (2020)
Events: 9:43 Dragon Age
The story of the encounter between Fenris and Tevinter mages.

28. [Comic] Dark Fortress (2021)
Events: 9:44 Dragon Age
The story of the assault on a fortress in Tevinter.

29. [Book] Tevinter Nights (2020)
Author: Patrick Weekes
Events: 9:42-9:44 Dragon Age
A collection of short stories set in the Dragon Age universe, providing additional context and background for the upcoming game.

30. [Short story] A series of short stories related to the events of the book "Tevinter Nights"

• The Next One
  
• The Wake
  
• Minrathous Shadows
  
• Won't Know When
  
• As We Fly
  
• The Flame Eternal

31. [Animated Series] Dragon Age: Absolution (2022)
Events: 9:44 Dragon Age
The story of Miriam and her companions in Tevinter, the ancient artifact they seek, and how it all ties to the Inquisition.
Duration: 6 episodes, 25 minutes each

32. [Comic] Dragon Age: The Missing (2023)
Events: 9:52 Dragon Age
The search for Solas by Varric Tethras and Scout Harding.

33. [Game] Dragon Age: The Veilguard (upcoming)
Events: Expected to take place after 9:52 Dragon Age
The next main installment in the Dragon Age series, focusing on the story of Solas and the consequences of his actions.

[Sannro]

This was a good list. If you swing by the Bioware Social Network I am sure you would come across a few other players who are interested in lore. It is an unofficial forum but it has been up and running for a couple of years now and we have fun there.

[skullymex]

Originally posted by criffyzou:

Very nice list !

Short correction though: one short story (I can't recall which right now) is dated to 9:52; it is believed The Missing happen around the same time.
For Veilguard, the vague timeline they gave was 10 years after Inquisition 8 years after Trespasser, so 9:52 as the start date of the game seems probable (but not certain).

In Tevinter Nights some stories do happen in 9:44-9:45, but collectively they most likely span the entire decade between Inquisition and Veilguard.

Your post reminded me, The Flame Eternal is actually set in 9:22 Dragon, so around thirty years before Veilguard.

[ideacook]

Originally posted by criffyzou:

Very nice list !

Short correction though: one short story (I can't recall which right now) is dated to 9:52; it is believed The Missing happen around the same time.
For Veilguard, the vague timeline they gave was 10 years after Inquisition 8 years after Trespasser, so 9:52 as the start date of the game seems probable (but not certain).

In Tevinter Nights some stories do happen in 9:44-9:45, but collectively they most likely span the entire decade between Inquisition and Veilguard.

Thank you for the clarifications! updated the dates in my post. Haven't gotten around to reading Tevinter Nights yet, but I'll get to it soon and keep an eye on the timeline.

[Sannro]

I have seen the series on Netflix, hope that we will get another one. I like seeing the lore in different format.