There are two saves. The first is when the hero has just become a Grey Warden. They have a good set to start with. The second is when the hero has already found the Urn of Sacred Ashes and passed the trials. But they didn't touch the urn, because if they did, Lothering would fall. They left you the choice to desecrate it or not. They defended Redcliffe but hadn't yet penetrated the castle. Liliana and Alistair are forged. Basically, the first save is from the beginning of the game, the second from the middle.
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Author: Garactacus