10 Video Game Protagonists Who Became Heroes By Accident

Dragon Age: Inquisition's protagonist is probably put in the most important and reverent position in the entire franchise as the Herald of Andraste.

Unlike their predecessors, who are roped into hopeless causes and have to resolve them with nothing but their skills, the Inquisitor has a huge religious arsenal of soldiers and spies at their disposal.

Which is kind of funny, considering they got their power and status by accident.

In the first half of the game, the reason behind your character's mysterious mark that brands them as the chosen Herald of Andraste is unclear, and so the more religious people around them believe them to be a prophesized hero that was specifically selected by the Maker to fix the demon crisis.

However, once you learn the truth, it turns out your cushy spot on the throne is anything but.

Your character simply happened to be lucky enough to end up in a spot where they could be saved by a benevolent spirit who granted them the power they needed, no gods and prophecies involved.

Virtually anyone else could've become the great hero who gets to order everyone around, but since it was you, you might as well reap the benefits.