Can you tell us what you love about Dragon Age without mentioning romances or ships?

To take it a step further even, would you be as committed to the series if neither of these things were present?

For me, it's about the lore and world-building first and foremost. An absent creator god, the blight, elven lore, the Grey Wardens. I find it all fascinating. The possibility of a romance fitting my roleplay is secondary to these things. Just icing on the cake.