Dragon Age: Solas Concept Art Unveiled

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 character presented in the final game.

Thornborrow, who contributed to The Veilguard's development by creating a visual novel prototype to explore plot points, shared over 100 sketches. While many scenes closely resemble the final product, Solas's portrayal shows significant divergence. The final game portrays Solas largely as a dream-advisor to the protagonist, Rook. However, the concept art depicts him as a far more imposing and sinister figure, often depicted as a colossal, shadowy entity.

The contrast between concept and final game highlights the potential for a darker, more direct manifestation of Solas's hidden agenda. While the Veil-tearing sequence at the game's start appears largely unchanged, other scenes featuring Solas differ substantially. The ambiguity surrounding these discrepancies leaves room for speculation: are these scenes solely confined to Rook's dreams, or do they represent Fen'Harel's actions in the real world?

This behind-the-scenes look provides valuable context, especially considering the significant time gap between Dragon Age: Inquisition and The Veilguard, and the late name change from Dragon Age: Dreadwolf. Thornborrow's contribution helps bridge the gap between the initial creative vision and the final game, offering fans a richer understanding of Solas's character arc.

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