West Hill

West Hill is a bannorn in northern Ferelden.
== Background ==
The bannorn has a large fortress which once served as a look-out point against marauding corsairs. It shares the same name with the bannorn but at least during the Exalted Age it was also called Western Hill.Codex entry: Aldenon's Vestments When their threat began to fade, it was partially abandoned and many of its watchtowers remain unmanned to this day. While West Hill is capable of holding thousands of people, it is usually only manned by a few hundred. Mostly abandoned, a majority of the fortress has been converted to storage. Many passages are long forgotten, dusty and dark, and anyone who wanders into them stands the risk of becoming lost inside. The fortress is also considered by many to be haunted.
During the unity wars between the Alamarri tribes in the Exalted Age which would determine Ferelden's first king, Arl Tenedor ruled the West Hill. Ser Forannan was a knight at his service and had as a squire the young Calenhad. One day the fortress of West Hill was besieged by Arl Myrddin, a candidate for the throne. During the battle Arl Tenedor and Ser Forannan were killed and Calenhad bested Arl Myrddin in single combat. Calenhad spared Myrddin's life who in return swore fealty to Calenhad, and thus Calenhad became the ruler of West Hill.Codex entry: The Legend of Calenhad: Chapter 1
In 9:20 Dragon West Hill is ruled by Bann Teoric.Codex entry: The Orlesian Empire During the events of the Fifth Blight, it is presided over by Bann Franderel.Mentioned by Slim Couldry in The Private Collection and The Tears of Andraste.
== Involvement ==
=== Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne ===
== Notable citizens ==
* Bann Teoric – author of Beyond the Frostbacks; Bann of West Hill during c.9:20 Dragon
== Notes ==
* The Dragon Age (tabletop RPG) conflates West Hills Arling (located in southern Ferelden) with West Hill Bannorn (located in northern Ferelden).Dragon Age (tabletop RPG), Blood in Ferelden, Where Eagles Lair, p. 43
== Trivia ==
* The helmet which (it's said that) Maric wore during the Battle of West Hill was stolen from the royal palace after his disappearance.Codex entry: King Maric's Helm It can be acquired during Dragon Age 2 with the Rogue Item Pack II DLC.King Maric's Helm
== References ==
Category:Locations
Category:Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne locations
Category:Ferelden