Below are all dialogue options which relate to building a romance with Dorian. Choosing them will result in the highest chance of forming a relationship with him. To access all of these options, you will need to have made dialogue choices that prompt Dorian’s approval. For a complete list of approval options, see Approval.

Initiate Romance¶

Brilliant, isn’t it?¶

“Am I speaking too quickly for you?“

• “I was enjoying the show.” - Slightly Approves (Romance)

Main Story¶

Here Lies the Abyss¶

“Corypheus and his contemporaries entered the fade and began the blights. In comparison…“

• “I wish you’d been there.” / “I’m glad you were there.” - Slightly Approves (Romance)

What Pride Had Wrought¶

“All my talk of how terribly wrong things are back home, but what do I do about it? Nothing.”

• What about us? - Slightly Approves (Romance)

Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts¶

“All this dancing, politics, and murder makes me a bit homesick.“

• “Should we do that more often?” / “I liked your dance.” - Approves (Romance)

Prompted Dialogue¶

Regarding southern mages…¶

“The Inquisition is seen as an authority. You’ve given southern mages license to… well, be like mages back home.“

• “So long as they’re like you.” - Slightly Approves (Romance)

I could watch you roam Skyhold all day…¶

“I suppose it’s more fun this way. For me, I mean. You’re rather strapping.“

• “I could say the same of you.” - Slightly Approves (Romance)

Did you know we’re actually related?¶

“We are talking long ago, of course.“

• “Can we still flirt?” - Slightly Approves (Romance)

Investigate¶

Tell me about yourself…¶

“And beyond my being so charming and well-dressed? Which is obvious to anyone.“

• “It’s obvious to me.” - Slightly Approves (Romance)