Most notably, Meredith was using it during the events of Dragon Age 2. This addictive substance grants the user new powers and improved strength, but comes at the cost of damaging their body and mind. However, much like zombies, they quickly rot away, turning violent before their death. From what we've seen in the games already, ghouls can vary in terms of severity, with the ones we meet in the Deep Roads still able to - somewhat - hold a conversation. Ghouls have appeared in the series since Dragon Age: Origins, and are living creatures who suffer from darkspawn taint. Related: TheGamer's Dragon Age Week Round Up This also reveals why the Grey Wardens will be knocking around, suggesting that they will play a significant role in the story. These ghouls are not only shown to be in a severe state of decay, but also have glowing eyes, hinting at red lyrium abuse.
The latest bit of concept art for the long-awaited Dragon Age 4 comes courtesy of BioWare's Christian Dailey, and hints that Tevinter will be full of some pretty horrific beings. So what better Dragon Age staples to combine this Halloween?
