I… I…
Okay, I'm going to assume there's an explanation for this.
Yeah. Looks to me
like Miriam just killed Fairbanks and tried to steal the artifact.
I had nothing to do with this. I found him here, just like you.
You weren't at your post?
I… No, there was a girl.
I got rid of her, but I was trying to find her again and… Where's Hira?
Screw Hira! You still have a dead body to explain.
I didn't kill him.
She's telling the truth.
And why do you always take her side, huh?
Because I know her.
But even if I didn't,
Miriam's the only person who didn't care about the artifact.
Those aren't stab wounds on his body, and this whole thing is a complete mess.
And you don't do messy. At least, you didn't used to.
Then, what happened?
Fairbanks would have used the same route we did.
If a guard or a trap got him, we would have seen something.
I-- I don't know. But it wasn't her.
Look, I know you want answers. I do too. But we're not gonna get any right now.
We need to focus on saving the others.
We'll hide the body, circle back to the vault, pick up our people, and run.
If we move fast, Qwydion's glyph should hold.
Agreed.
Are you two crazy?
Even if I think you are innocent, I'm not going back up there.
I like being alive.
Why are you so afraid? You're the one with the bag of grenades.
Emergency grenades!
I think this qualifies.
Well, I don't.
This whole thing's a shit show,
and I'm not gonna risk my life running back into it.
I'm sorry.
You're right.
It is an incredibly risky plan. Long odds against an evil foe.
The kind of thing that only a Lord of Fortune could pull off,
the kind of thing bards sing about for ages.
I have always wanted my own song.
No! We don't even know if they're still alive.
Lacklon?
Fine! I'll go.
But until we know who's responsible for all this,
I'm holding on to the circle thing.
Circulum.
Whatever.
Regular flock of nug-humping idiots.
Commander Tassia.
A number of our forces are trapped in the cathedral.
Someone planted glyphs on the entrances.
Well, there goes my last vain hope that this was an accident.
Everyone that was on watch secure the palace perimeter.
Everyone else, you're with me.
Where are you going?
To the cathedral.
Once we get reinforcements, we can sweep the grounds.
-But first, open it.
Wait. I-- I was happy to grab Neb,
but I am not letting you lock me in The Divine's apartments.
This isn't about you. It's about procedure.
You are the highest-ranking Magister here. Your safety is my first concern.
I don't need your protection.
I don't care what you need!
This place was designed to stop a full-scale slave revolt.
It's going to try and kill everyone who isn't in a secure location,
and I need you to cooperate so I can focus on saving them.
This is my job, Rezaren.
You have to let me do it.
No one gets in or out, but me.
No one.
Tassia, can you please just--
I'll secure the vault. First priority.
Thank you.
And, Tassia…
be careful.
I need my Knight Commander.
We'll head for the cathedral,
clear things out room by room, just like we trained.
If we see any sign of who caused this, I'll reassess.
But you said--
I know what I said,
but I'm not putting an artifact above people's lives.
Besides, that vault can defend itself.
And to think, you were ready to walk away from all this.
Just because we're gonna die doesn't mean I can't enjoy an old-fashioned slaughter.
Come on.
That looks like Qwydion's work.
She must have been on her way back when she got attacked by something.
Went that way.
Lacklon, wait. Aren't we going to help her?
You know how many hallways there are here?
She could be anywhere, while Hira's probably still in the vault.
And it's her we're really after, ain't it?
If Qwydion's on the move, she's in less danger than Hira.
We'll find her on the way back, I promise.
Don't worry, Rolls. Qwydion can handle herself.
-Sorry! -What in the--
-Oh, shit.
You think it's okay to breathe this shit?
Definitely not, but we're almost there.
Hira!
You are such an idiot.
So I've been told, but I couldn't just leave you here.
Where's Fairbanks?
Let's get you out first.
What kind of magic is this? Do you know the spell?
All I know is I can't get past it. I tried everything.
Miriam, we're not alone out here.
We've got this! Just get Hira out.
-There's got to be some kind of release. -Couldn't find one.
It was the first thing I checked.
Then it's got to be out here.
On the bright side, you're probably the safest person in this place.
All right, all right, that's enough.
Tassia is very good at her job, a credit to the Chantry,
but sometimes even she goes too far.
I am a Magister, and a powerful one at that.
It makes no sense to lock me up when somebody could be out there now
robbing The Divine.
So in light of this threat to the Imperium,
I order you to let me pass!
There are things more important than the chain of command, Neb.
Unless you're the perfect soldier.
Which is exactly what I asked you to be.
Roland, a little help!
Catch!
Show-off.
-It's pronounced "thank you."
How's it coming, elf? We can't hold 'em off forever.
Almost there.
Miriam, stop. You're only dulling your blades and wasting time.
Maybe we can blast it.
Not if you want me to stay in one piece too.
Hira, I'm trying to save you.
You can't.
But you can save the mission.
Listen to me, that bastard Fairbanks attacked me.
He stole the Circulum and ran.
What-- Why?
I don't know, but he's probably halfway across Tevinter by now.
No, he isn't.
He was hurt too. Gave the Circulum to me, then…
died in my arms.
You have the Circulum?
Miriam, you have to take it to Kirkwall now.
Kirkwall? I thought the Inquisition agent was in Orlais.
Fairbanks set that meeting.
I have my own contact in Kirkwall at a place called The Hanged Man.
Hurry up in there!
I don't care about the Circulum.
Well, you have to, because I don't trust anyone else.
Kal, keep your shield up! Eyes open, Rankin! Keep pushing!
It's just another drill.
Don't remember my drill mates trying so hard to rip me to pieces!
Whatever's on the end of your blade,
if it's between us and the cathedral, strike it down.
First rule of combat, guardsman.
Never take your eyes off the enemy.
One last push!
Shield wall!
First, rage demons, now walking corpses?
What is wrong with these people?
Ugh, come on! I hate this, I hate this, I hate this, I hate this.
-It's all right.
I'm here to help, for some reason!
-Move, please!
Come on, dust for brains!
Yay!
Was that…
Neb, stand aside.
If you want to protect me, then follow me. This way.
What is that?
What do you think?!
Miriam, run!
Not without you!
Huh?
Is it just me, or are these things getting faster?
Well, so much for my song.
Miriam, we need your help!
Damn it!
Rolls, wh-- what are you doing?
Improvising.
Wait, no!
You had to use the whole damn bag?
Miriam, time's up!
No!
I…
What are you doing?
Saving you.
Hira.
Hira!
Miriam. Miriam, I'm sorry, but we have to go now.
But I just got you back.
Aw, Maker's titties. Why are there so damn many of you?
Uh…
That! I need that!
Ugh. Gross.
Everybody, get down!
-Yay!
To the giantess!
Giantess!
Giantess! Giantess!
You're welcome. Thank-- Thank you.
Okay, that's actually a little offensive.
Look, does anyone know how to get out of here?
I've got you.
Commander, we can't hold forever. We have to find an opening.
-Remember what I told you? -Never take your eyes off the enemy?
Let's see if he knows that too.
Everyone, fall back behind me.
-Now!
For Tevinter!
All right, Mages, get these glyphs down. Everyone inside, help me sweep the palace.
Everyone out here, find whoever did this and bring them to me.
Ma'am, yes, ma'am.
This place really is a death trap.
Guys?
Guys! Oh, Maker, am I glad to see you!
-This place is crazy and…
-Less talk, more run. -Yep, got it.
Wait, what about Fairbanks and Hira?
He's dead and she's trapped. Now go.
What?
I said go!
They went this way.
Stop right there!
You did this, didn't you? You're the reason all my friends are dead.
Put the bow down, kid. There are too many of us to shoot at once.
At least I can take one of you with me--
-Oh!
Perhaps I missed my calling. I…
Miriam, it's so good to see you.
Welcome home…
sister.