Passing Judgments

The seat of power

Passing judgments is a series of quests that supplement the main storyline. After significant events, you can make your own decisions about the convicts. Making a judgment always grants you +80 Inquisition influence, no matter what the outcome is. However, you can easily win over your allies by making the right decisions and unlock new operations.

1) Avvar chief

The first convict is the Avvar chief. You need to choose one of the following:

• Death – no additional favor from your companions, no advantage,
• Exile – no additional favor from your companions, no advantage,
• Exile and a weapon – you gain the favor of all your allies and a new agent. Later in the game, this unlocks the Sentence: Movran arrives! operation;

2) Magister Alexius

Alexius, your former archenemy, is now subject to your judgment (you can pass the judgment only if you have previously completed the main quest connected with the apostates). You can choose one of four sentencing options:

• Imprisonment – support from some of your allies,
• Execution – partial support from your allies, no support from the others,
• Dispatch to serve the mages – support from your allies,
• Penal servitude for the mages – you obtain an agent, partial support from your allies, and the operation: “The use of Magic in Redcliffe”;

3) Knight Captain Denam

You can pass the judgment on the Captain only if you have previously selected the main quest connected with the Templars. The available sentences are:

• Exile – support from the majority of party members,
• Interrogation and imprisonment – support from some of the party members,
• Execution – support from the majority of party members,
• Allow the Templars to try Denam – support from the majority of party members;

4) Servis

Servis is a mage whom you could meet in The Western Approach. You can judge this person only if you’ve completed the “The Trouble with Darkspawn” side quest and you’ve decided to capture Servis in battle. You can choose one of four options:

• Send Servis to Corypheus – your companions’ opinions will be divided;
• Make Servis an informant of the Inquisition – you will obtain an agent and gain the support of most of your allies. You will also unlock a new operation;
• Make Servis a smuggler – you will obtain an agent, but the opinions will be divided;
• Jail – the opinions will be divided;

5) Mrs. Poulin

After completing the main story and a few side quests in Emprise du Lion, gather enough evidence to judge Mistress Poulin. Your options are:

• Death – no support from your team;
• Put her to work – your friends will support you;
• Let her go – 50/50 support;
• Rebuild Sahrnii – your team’s support and new operation – “Judgment: Help the People of Sahrnia”;

6) Florianne

This judgment is available after you capture her in the Winter Palace during the “Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts” quest (read the chapter describing this quest).

Here are the different judgments you can make for certain characters in Dragon Age: Inquisition:

1. Vivienne: Ridiculing her will gain your team’s support; putting her to work will get a lot of support; exile will result in no support; sending her to a monastery will result in less support; making her work for the Inquisition will not result in support, but you will gain an agent and unlock a new operation called “Judgment: Playing to Win.”

2. Lord Erimond: After completing “Here Lies the Abyss,” you will judge Lord Erimond. You can choose to execute him, which will result in support from your companions; imprison him, which will divide opinions; or side with the Wardens, which will gain the support of most companions.

3. Ser Ruth: Also after completing “Here Lies the Abyss,” you will judge Ruth, one of the rebellion leaders. You can choose to not judge a Warden, which will result in 50/50 support; jail her and throw away the key, which will not gain the support of most companions; go to the Deep roads, which will gain the support of most companions and unlock a new operation; publicly humiliate her, then make a decision, which will result in 50/50 support; or forgive her in the name of Andraste, which will gain the support of most of the team and unlock an operation.

4. Samson: At the end of the plot, you will judge Samson, who was defeated in the Temple of Mythal after completing the “What Pride Had Wrought” quest. To unlock this judgment, you must first complete the “Bring Samson to Skyhold for Judgment” operation. You can choose to exile him to the wilderness, which will result in no support; shove him in a hole, which will result in 50/50 support; let Kirkwall have him, which will result in full support; or have Dagna study his powers, which will result in low support but later gain you Corrupting Runes of various levels.

FAQ

What does it mean to sit in judgment?

Sitting in judgment means to make a decision or pass a verdict on something or someone. It often refers to the act of evaluating someone’s behavior, actions, or character and forming an opinion about their worth or moral standing. The term is commonly used in legal contexts, where judges and juries sit in judgment to determine the guilt or innocence of a defendant. However, it can also be used in everyday life to describe situations where someone is being evaluated or criticized, such as in a job interview or performance review.

Why is it important to avoid sitting in judgment?

While it is natural for humans to form opinions and make judgments about others, it is important to avoid sitting in judgment because it can lead to negative consequences. When we judge others, we often do so based on our own biases, prejudices, and limited understanding of their situation. This can result in unfair treatment, misunderstandings, and hurt feelings. Additionally, judging others can cause us to miss out on opportunities for growth and learning, as we may be too quick to dismiss or criticize people who are different from us. By striving to be open-minded and compassionate, we can create a more inclusive and empathetic society.

How can we practice sitting in judgment less?

Practicing mindfulness and empathy can help us sit in judgment less and cultivate a more compassionate mindset. This involves being aware of our own biases and assumptions, and taking the time to listen to and understand others without jumping to conclusions. It also means being willing to challenge our own beliefs and perspectives, and being open to learning from others. Additionally, we can try to shift our focus from evaluating others to supporting and encouraging them, recognizing their strengths and unique contributions. By making a conscious effort to sit in judgment less, we can create a more positive and inclusive culture in our personal and professional lives.