Dragon Age writer reflects on Fenris character development and challenges in Dragon Age 2

David Gaider, the former lead writer for Dragon Age, reflected on the character Fenris from Dragon Age 2. He admitted that Fenris, initially unpopular among writers, "probably deserved some re-examining" due to the rushed development of the game. Gaider struggled to write Fenris, describing him as "one-note" at first. He eventually focused on Fenris's trauma, which added depth to the character. Gaider noted that the tight timeline led to some of the best writing in the game. Despite Fenris's popularity, Gaider expressed regret over certain aspects of his story and mentioned that the character is unlikely to return in future games due to the complexity of his design. Fenris's story continues to resonate with fans, especially after the cancellation of a novel that would have killed him off.