Departure back to Skyhold

Alas, you spent long enough away from Skyhold, and the Inquisition needed its Inquisitor to steer it forward. With great **** you departed from Orzammar - a traveler's home-away-from-home and a beacon of progress - and all its hospitality and wonders.

At least having secured King Bhelen's alliance and Dwarven help, you could count on them to help secure the Frostback Mountains and share their technology, and if push came to shove, you were in a position to directly contest the entirety of the Ferelden Royal Army and the Templars if need be.

It was a long ride back, and along the way you had to make camp for the night due to wet weather, but you made good time on your journey. Not that you actually minded, since you got to fuck Leliana and your female escorts silly.

Soon enough, you are once again greeted by the sight of Skyhold's walls, a comforting and reassuring sight.

Josephine is the first to greet you, her legs wobbly and weak.

"Welcome back, Lord Inquisitor, Leliana," She said, "You have Avvar and Chasind dignitaries that wish to speak with you, and Teyrn Fergus Cousland of Highever as well."

Just returned and already I have to work, You lamented internally, But work's work.

You quickly made your way to the throne room and took a seat, where you heard Teyrn Fergus's request first.

"Lord Inquisitor, I must request immediate aid against pirates that have tortured our seas for weeks now," He said, "Our fleets have taken heavy casualties and the pirates are able to slip through our grasp, and many of our coastal villages feel threatened. I fear what may follow if this continues."

"We can spare some ships for this; our shipyards at the Storm Coast, West Hill and the Three Sister Islands have been busy building ships for a while now," You said, "And we'll also send some troops and aid to the affected regions."

"Thank you, Lord Inquisitor," Said Fergus, "You have my thanks."

The next to speak was the Avvar messenger, Malak.

"Thane Arukan the Unifer wishes to have her people settle in Inquisition lands," Said Malak, "Our people have fallen on hard times and are beginning to run short of food, and with Darkspawn raids worsening in recent days, we have elected to turn to you, Lord Inquisitor."

"Am I to believe it a temporary settlement, or a permanent one?" You asked, "And might I ask your plans for Ferelden, if you have any?"

"That remains to be seen, Lord Inquisitor," Said Malak, "And rest assured we do not have any plans for Ferelden at all; our survival takes priority."

"Very well, we have several towns and cities that are underpopulated right now," You said, "I will make the necessary arrangements for your accommodations."

"You have our thanks, Lord Inquisitor," Said Malak, the man bowing deeply, "The Lady of the Skies blesses you with her wisdom."

Last but not least, the Chasind messenger, Ancret.

"Our people are fleeing from a tyrannical Chieftain that terrorizes us day and night, slaughtering entire tribes opposed to his rule," She said, "His Shamans are little more than bootlickers, obediently carrying out his every order."

"How long ago was this?" You asked.

"A week, during which we hurriedly packed our things and fled north," Said Ancret, "Our people currently rest at Ostagar, but have not been permitted entry deeper within."

"And how do I know you are not enemies in secret, or hoping to spy on us for said Chieftain?" You asked.

"We've nothing more to lose, Lord Inquisitor," Said Ancret, "What use will it serve if we die of starvation?"

And one look into her eyes validated the authenticity of her tale.

"You should know that we are not running a charity, Ancret," You said, "I fully expect you to abide by our laws and customs, and for your people to pull their own weight in work; if they cannot or they cause trouble, I reserve the full right to expel them without prior notice, am I understood?"

"Crystal, Lord Inquisitor," Said Ancret.

"Good, is there any place in particular you desire?" You asked.

"We are unfamiliar with the lands of Ferelden, so we leave it up to you," Said Ancret, "But we desire fertile lands in which to settle down and plant roots."

"In that case, give me time to contact a few parties and handle your settlement arrangements," You said, "I'll respond back as soon as I get favorable replies."

"I thank you for taking the trouble, Lord Inquisitor," Said Ancret.