The problem I always had with this was that if you're a warrior character, it seems more likely you would aid the Templars, yet the cool weapon you get for beating the Mage lady at the end is Orsino's staff. If you are a mage it is more likely you would side with the mages, but the cool weapon you get at the end is Meredith's sword. It makes sense I guess, but I wish there was a way to get both. If there is a way to get both on the console version somebody please let me know.