Life is full of surprises. Many of which aren't pleasant. At the battle of Adamant Fortress, Inquisitor Thomas Trevelyan, Garret Hawke, and Stroud encounter a very big surprise. One that could change the fate of the world. But for that to happen, sacrifices must be made. Disclaimer: I don't own the Dragon age world or characters, those belong to Bioware.

After a slipspace jump gone wrong, Chief, Kelly, and the Arbiter are stranded in the Mass Effect universe. After a rescue from the Normandy, shortly after retaking Rannoch, Commander Liam Shepard decides to give them a chance, as they will need all the help they can get against the Reapers.