Dragon Age II Pre-order Bonuses Detailed Further

If BioWare’s overview of The Black Emporium left you a bit puzzled about what exactly the pre-order bonus was all about, you may want to head over to Steam’s new pre-order page for additional details.  Lots more to consider, here:

Pre-Purchase Offer

FADESHEAR (sword)

The core of this blade is old. As old as the first smiths who sought a way to battle the nightmares from the land beyond. It has fought the demonic hosts in countless battles. Sometimes it has been held high in triumphant victory. Other times, it has lain broken besides its dying owner. But after every defeat it has always been reclaimed, reforged, and made stronger. Fadeshear has passed through many hands before yours. Now it is your turn to make the demons of the Fade pay for crossing the Veil into the waking world.

‘¢ Improves with each level-up
‘¢ additional damage vs. demons and undead

THE LION OF ORLAIS (shield)

At the height of the Summer War all of Orlais was embroiled in fierce battles. Over the course of the war dozens of contenders for the Imperial Throne emerged most long forgotten except as footnotes in scholarly tomes. But everyone remembers the gallant young lord Emile Deveraux, (The Golden Prince). Thought outnumbered at every turn, he racked victory upon victory culminating in the Seventh Battle of Roses. While wearing this shield he broke through his uncle’s vanguard to win the day. He never knew the taste of defeat, instead meeting his end at the hands of a jealous lover in the dead of night.

‘¢ 2 rune slots
‘¢ Adds to health
‘¢ Adds to % XP gain

Bonus Content: The Black Emporium

Nestled deep under Kirkwall, you’ll find a market with a curious collection of items, some for sale, some for free, and ranging from the mundane to the mysterious! One artifact can even transform your very body, face, hair, eyes all new! We’ve even granted you your very own mabari war hound to call to your side with a whistle a boon in battle and a beloved pet at home. Visit the Black Emporium today, and you’ll be the envy of adventurers everywhere. Your invitation awaits!

The Black Emporium features:

‘¢ A magic item store that has some of the best equipment you’ll find in the game. It’s restocked with better items as you progress through the story.
‘¢ A loyal mabari hound that fights at your side in battle.
‘¢ The (Mirror of Transformation). Gaze into it and you can change your very appearance. Hair, eyes, tattoos, and more can be changed with the click of a button.
‘¢ A crafting store which sells powerful unique recipes.
‘¢ Explore the Black Emporium and uncover its strange secrets and lore. Be sure to see its strange proprietor. It should prove most. memorable.a

Fadeshear sounds interesting… and who is the proprietor of the emporium? A cameo from the Baldur’s Gate days, perhaps?