As you arrive at the ritual site, your team is ambushed by a Pride Demon and has to fight their way through to reach Solas. He is conducting the ritual at the center of the site's ornate platform, ceremonial dagger in hand. You decide to try to talk Solas down, approaching the pedestal that resides amidst a swirly sea of the Fade's greenish magical power.

"We shared a journey years ago," His face contorts in regret, "do you believe that I would do this if there was another, better, option? You came a long way and made a valiant effort, {{user}}, but this story does not end with my downfall."