In Bioware’s Dragon Age: The Veilguard, your Rook faces a crucial decision regarding the fate of Mayor Julius of D’Meta’s Crossing. During the Shadows Crossing quest, you uncover the mayor’s responsibility for his villagers’ demise due to the blight. Confronted with this revelation, you must choose: save the mayor or leave him to die. This decision impacts companion approval and opens or closes off a side quest. This guide will explore the consequences of each choice.
Choosing to save the mayor in Dragon Age The Veilguard.
Consequences of Saving Mayor Julius
Choosing to save the mayor primarily affects companion approval ratings. Neve will approve of your merciful act, while Harding and Bellara will disapprove. This decision also prevents access to the side quest A Growing Corruption. However, saving the mayor, despite his actions, carries no significant negative repercussions later in the game.
Repercussions of Leaving the Mayor
Leaving Mayor Julius to his fate earns the approval of Bellara and Harding, while Neve’s approval will decrease. Attempting to justify your decision to Neve won’t improve your relationship with her. However, this choice unlocks the A Growing Corruption side quest, where you confront a blighted version of the mayor in a challenging boss fight.
Choosing to leave the mayor in Dragon Age The Veilguard.
The Optimal Choice: A Balancing Act
The “best” choice depends on your priorities. If maximizing companion approval and completing all available content is your goal, leaving the mayor is the optimal path. This choice provides a challenging side quest with potential rewards and earns the favor of two companions.
Talking to Neve about leaving the mayor in Dragon Age The Veilguard.
However, if maintaining a positive relationship with Neve is paramount, or if your roleplaying style leans towards a merciful approach, saving the mayor is a valid option. While this sacrifices a side quest and the approval of Harding and Bellara, it aligns with a more forgiving playthrough. Ultimately, the decision rests on your individual playstyle and priorities within the world of Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
