"It's called the City of Chains for a reason."

They pass the Hanged Man. Cullen is pretty sure the tavern never actually shut down, either during the Qunari attack or after the Chantry explosion.

"When the Imperium laid out Lowtown's streets, it was to prevent the slaves working in the mines and the foundries from organizing revolts. The narrow streets, the small yards, no public common or the like -- you work, you go to your bed, you work. You follow the narrow path, wherever you go."

A few stalls in the market are open. Not so many as before the Chantry explosion, but more than there were in Hightown.

"Aveline could tell you more about what that means for keeping the peace, even before."