Following a character establishing tutorial known as the "Origin Story", the player begins their journey as a Grey Warden, with treachery leading our heroic new recruit to become one of the last of the legendary order of guardians. The return of an ancient foe has cast a dark shadow and the kingdom of Ferelden is engulfed in civil war, only you can unite the shattered lands and slay the archdemon once and for all. The Origin Story varies dependant on the race and discipline chosen during character creation, with early decisions determining the overall shape of your character - but the path you travel is influenced by your own decisions as to how to progress your character in-game.