Technology

Technology in Thedas is a blend of both magical and mundane tools.
== Magical ==
* Anders' Bomb – a magical explosive made of sela petrae and a yellow form of drakestone.Justice (quest)
* Anvil of the Void' – a device used to create golems.
* Astrarium – a device of ancient Tevinter origin that allows the viewing of constellations in the stars.
* Circulum Infinitus – an ancient artifact powered by blood magic.
* Eluvian – a "mirror" used to communicate and travel great distances.
* Glowstone – a rock infused with lyrium to provide light.
* Golem – creatures of hewn stone or sheets of metal animated with a spark of lyrium.
* Lyrium éperlan – a device of unknown origin, capable of combining runes.
* Magrallen – a device empowered by blood of those carrying the blood of Great dragon.Dragon Age: Until We Sleep
* Memory crystal – dwarven in origin, it is used to store voices and memories.
* Mirror of Transformation – a magical mirror that can alter your appearance, at the cost of changing who you were and will be in the future.
* Ocularum – a skull infused with a crystal protruding through the right eye socket used to reveal hidden shards.
* Phylactery – a vessel used to contain the essence of a magical being.
** Black vial – a glass phylactery containing the essence of a revenant.
* Qamek – a poison used by the Tamassrans on those who refuse to be converted into the ideology of the Qun.
* Rune – items that bestow magical properties to enchant weapons.
* Sending stones/crystals – magical devices capable of facilitating long-distance communication.
** Elven stone
** Sending crystal – a rare artifact that lets two parties communicate easily across large distances.Gifted by Dorian Pavus to the befriended or romanced Inquisitor during the Exalted Council.
** Sending stone – a communication device located in each Circle of Magi that allows for exchange of information between multiple locations, although sendings are not done lightly. The Divine has an access to a sending stone as well.Dragon Age: Asunder, Chapter 14-16
* Shard
* Veilfire – a unique source of lighting that mages can activate, but anyone can carry.
== Mundane ==
* Clocks – Dwarven made and uncommon.Discussed by David Gaider . TwitterSeen in Val Royeaux in Dragon Age: Inquisition 
** HourglassMentioned by Dorian in the context of an "hourglass figure".
** SundialSeen in Dragon Age: Origins in the basement of Kinloch HoldShort Story: The Riddle of Truth
** Water ClockMention of Antivan water clocks in Obtain Amulet for Cole Dialogue between Varric and Bethany
* CompassEngraved Compass
* CrossbowCrossbows
** Bianca – Varric's personal repeating crossbow of unique design.
** Sha-Brytol Bolter – a rapid-firing crossbow-like weapon similar in function to Bianca, but more mechanized, that fires lyrium-infused bolts.
* Davri Mechanical Thresher – powered by steam, it separates grain from chaff.
* Davri Seed Drill – distributes seeds in a perfect row, can be adjusted for spacing and depth of the crop being planted. Requires a horse or ox to operate.
* Davri Spinning Machine – powered by moving water, spins a finer quality of thread than other spinning methods.
* Furnace and stoves
** Cast iron stoves The stoves in Skyhold kitchens and other locations in Dragon Age: Inquisition
** Coal furnace
** Wood furnace
* Grappling HookSeen in Dragon Age: Until We Sleep comic
* Heliograph – a way to communicate long distances using light.The Heartwood Feast
* Plumbing and sanitation
** AqueductsDragon Age: Origins: Prima Official Game GuideDragon Age: Tevinter Nights, Luck in the GardensDragon Age: Tevinter Nights, Half Upfront
** Sewer systems
* Printing pressCodex entry: Notes on Methods of EnchantmentAntivan print houses are mentioned in Hard in Hightown 3: Varric's Revenge
* SextantBronze SextantFree Sailor Sextant
* Ship
** Dreadnought – described as a 'floating fortress' these are Qunari warships.
** SailboatIsabela's boat in Dragon Age: Those Who SpeakShown in Josephine's epilogue slide.
* Smokeless coal – invented by Branka.Based on the discussion with Loilinar Ivo.
* Spectacles – dwarven in originDragon Age: The Stolen Throne p. 50, 51
* Spyglass
** Serault spyglassSpyglass Requisition on the Plains
* Steam Power
* Table sawMentioned by Varric dialogue in Inquisition while talking about Paragons. 
* TheodoliteSeen in Skyhold as the upgrade marker for Major Upgrades
* Whetstone – used to sharpen blades. Blackwall uses Celestine Black on his blades. Dialogue between Blackwall and Cassandra Pentaghast
=== Warfare ===
* Battering RamSeen in Dragon Age: Inquisition during Here Lies the Abyss
* Bolt ThrowerSeen in Dragon Age: Inquisition, labeled as such in the game files
* Cannon – a weapon that only the Qunari possess.Dragon Age: Those Who Speak
* CatapultCodex entry: Siege Equipment in Thedas
* Explosives
** Gaatlok – also known as 'Qunari blackpowder'Blackpowder Courtesy Can collect one version of the recipe in Trespasser
** Lyrium pyrotechnicsDragon Age: Last Flight, p. 156
** Lyrium-based explosivesDworkin's "Safe" ExplosivesSha-Brytol
* Harpax
* Trebuchets
== References ==
Category:Lore