Dragon Age: The Veilguard – Why you should romance Emmrich

Dragon Age: The Veilguard confirmed that all seven companions will have romances for any race and gender of the tower, giving players a choice. But one companion stands out as a particularly ideal love choice: Emmrich Volkarin, a human necromancer. Emmrich is a great choice for Dragon Age: The Veilguard players to romance due to his implied caring personality, the sensual nature of his intimate scenes, and his status as an attractive older man who may satisfy those who wanted to romance Varric in the previous titles.

Despite his “spooky” profession, Emmrich is a kind and considerate man

• Name: Emmrich Volkarin
• Race: Human
• Age: 50-60s (unconfirmed)
• Class: Magician, Specialization: Necromancer
• Affiliation: Mortalitasi, the mourning watch
• Voice: Nick Boraine

Emmrich is a member of the Mourn Watch Mortalitasi faction, responsible for conducting funerals, mummifying corpses, and dealing with spirits. In the collection Tevinter nights, First appearing, Emmrich is portrayed as a conscientious man devoted to protecting the innocent and treating ghosts kindly. He soothes restless spirits and finds places for those who cannot be laid to rest. All of this suggests that Emmrich would have been a kind and thoughtful partner to a Rook in love, probably giving them as much time and consideration as he did his work and studies.

His romance is described as “intimate and sensual”

Few details have been revealed about Emmrich's romance so far, but what fans have heard is exciting. In an interview with IGN, director Corinne Busch called Emmrich a “gentleman necromancer” and described their romance as “intimate and sensual”. Although another companion, Taash, reportedly has the “spiciest” intimate scene Veilguard's party members, Emmrich's “intimate” scene promises to be a treat for those who choose him – he seems to really put the “romance” into the “necromancer”.

Busche's comments sparked an outpouring of support Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Emmrich on social networks such as X, formerly Twitter, where many claimed to be “thirsty for” and “ready to sexualize the old man”. Another potential hint at the content of Emmrich's romance was found in a question-and-answer session Veilguard's developers. They confirmed that Manfred, Emmrich's bone companion, will not be a romance option, but hinted “we're not saying there won't be NO kiss skeletons.” While it's not confirmed if the “skeleton kisses” will have anything to do with Emmrich, given that he's the necromancer of the party, it's a definite possibility.

He fills The Older Man Romance Niche

Since his unveiling, Emmrich has been receiving praise for his distinctive looks – despite being in his fifties or sixties, Emmrich is well-coordinated. His elegantly styled gray hair and fancy costume sense have led to comparisons to actor Vincent Price or classic horror characters such as Dr. Jekyll or Dr. Fans were excited to finally have a romantic older companion who actually looks like an elf or some other long-lived race that still looks youthful. The fans were disappointed Veilguard's an older version of the increasingly popular Varric may still be unromanticized, they turned to Emmrich as an alternative.

Could Emmrich be starting a new “Silver Fox” trend?

Players have been clamoring for more romantic “silver foxes” lately – sure, there's been a graying Gale and a somewhat weather-worn Astarion. Baldur's Gate 3, but they were the exception rather than the rule – and Emmrich Volkarin fits the bill perfectly. Hopefully, Twitter's new favorite older gentleman is the start of a new trend toward older love interests rather than a one-hit wonder. With his eye-catching looks, unique role as Mortalitasi's first companion in the series, and “sensual” love scenes, Emmrich is the perfect choice for anyone, Dragon Age: The Veilguard romance is still undecided.