True! [He chuckles.] The Blue Wardens would sound like we're all very sad. Not what you'd call intimidating.
[The Wardens were generally a more sober group themselves in truth. Joining the Wardens was a death sentence and a solemn duty, not something to be taken lightly. But while he takes that duty seriously, Alistair's never been one for solemnity. Even knowing he's condemned to an early death he's grateful to have been recruited by the Wardens. It's far better than the alternative that had been chosen for him, a life in service to the Maker as a Templar, kept under control through lyrium addiction. Even the duties of the Wardens aren't so bad in comparison to that fate.]
We fight the darkspawn and stop the Blights from destroying the world.
[Most of which won't mean anything if Jon hasn't heard of Grey Wardens so he quickly elaborates.] Darkspawn are creatures that seek to destroy all other life and corrupt whatever they touch. When they invade it's called Blight. Wardens are the only ones who can stop them. If we didn't they would have destroyed the surface world centuries ago.
[Glancing over at Jon with a smile he asks-] What about you? What does a Black Brother do?
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[The Wardens were generally a more sober group themselves in truth. Joining the Wardens was a death sentence and a solemn duty, not something to be taken lightly. But while he takes that duty seriously, Alistair's never been one for solemnity. Even knowing he's condemned to an early death he's grateful to have been recruited by the Wardens. It's far better than the alternative that had been chosen for him, a life in service to the Maker as a Templar, kept under control through lyrium addiction. Even the duties of the Wardens aren't so bad in comparison to that fate.]
We fight the darkspawn and stop the Blights from destroying the world.
[Most of which won't mean anything if Jon hasn't heard of Grey Wardens so he quickly elaborates.] Darkspawn are creatures that seek to destroy all other life and corrupt whatever they touch. When they invade it's called Blight. Wardens are the only ones who can stop them. If we didn't they would have destroyed the surface world centuries ago.
[Glancing over at Jon with a smile he asks-] What about you? What does a Black Brother do?