Solas' Origin Unveiled: Dragon Age Concept Art Emerges

Early Dragon Age: The Veilguard Concept Art Reveals a Darker Solas

Early concept sketches by former BioWare artist Nick Thornborrow offer a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of Solas's character in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. These sketches, showcased on Thornborrow's website, reveal a more overtly vengeful and god-like Solas than the advisor role he ultimately plays in the final game.

Thornborrow's contribution to The Veilguard's development included a visual novel prototype used to explore story possibilities. Over 100 sketches from this prototype depict various characters and scenes, some of which underwent significant changes during the game's production.

While Solas's initial attempt to tear the Veil remains largely consistent between concept and final game, other scenes differ dramatically. The concept art portrays Solas as a significantly more imposing figure, often shrouded in shadow and depicted as an enormous, powerful being. The ambiguity surrounding these changes leaves open the question of whether these scenes represent events within Rook's dreams or manifestations of Fen'Harel's power in the real world.

The contrast between the concept art's vengeful god and the final game's more subtle portrayal of Solas highlights the significant evolution the character underwent during development. This behind-the-scenes look provides valuable context for players, bridging the gap between the game's initial vision and its final release, especially given the significant changes and the almost decade-long gap between Dragon Age: Inquisition and The Veilguard. The shift in the game's title from Dragon Age: Dreadwolf further emphasizes the extensive alterations made throughout the development process.

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