Act One

Leopold Hawke is a hard man. He sees what needs doing, and he gets it done - whatever the price, he'll gladly pay it if it means protecting the ones he loves. That price looks particularly steep when Hawke and his family arrive in Kirkwall in 9:30 Dragon. Hiding from the templars and eking out a living on the unforgiving streets of Lowtown, Hawke must learn to accept help from others before he tears himself apart. Carver Hawke has lived his life in his brother's shadow - a shadow that only seems to grow longer with each passing year. With the future of his family on the line, Carver is faced with the choice between brotherly loyalty and his own desires. (Canon retelling/novelization of the game's Act 1. This is a rewrite of a previous work.)