Montsimmard

Montsimmard is a major city in Orlais. It is located west of the Dales, east of Lake Celestine and south of the Heartlands. The Imperial Highway runs through Montsimmard.
== History ==
In 1:25 Divine, during the Second Blight, Montsimmard was almost entirely destroyed by the darkspawn. The inaction of the elven army in the neighboring Dales fueled resentment and anger towards the elves.Codex entry: The Exalted March of the Dales
Border tensions between Orlais and the Dales broke out into open conflict in 2:09 Glory. The following year, the Emerald Knight Vaharel led the elven army into capturing Montsimmard.Codex entry: Vallasdahlen As the victorious army marched towards Val Royeaux, Divine Renata I called for an Exalted March against the Dales. Montsimmard was eventually recaptured. After a decade of conflict, the Exalted March resulted in a victory for Orlais.
Montsimmard was once again attacked by darkspawn in 3:10 Towers, during the Third Blight. Catapults were built to fling flaming debris at the darkspawn, though eventually it was the Grey Wardens that drove the darkspawn away, not siege equipment.Codex entry: Siege Equipment in Thedas
In the first half of the Storm Age, a woman named Aveline participated in a tournament that took place in Montsimmard at a time when women were forbidden from doing so. Her victory and subsequent murder at the tournament were witnessed by Prince Freyan, inspiring him to abolish the law preventing women from joining the knighthood and posthumously making Aveline the first female chevalier once he became emperor.Codex entry: Aveline, Knight of Orlais
== Involvement ==
== Places ==
* Circle of Magi – described as "A place of great history and tradition with the greatest library of magical history outside of the Imperium"According to Vivienne in a conversation with a mage Trevelyan Inquisitor.
* Grey Warden FortressCodex entry: Adamant Fortress
* Seekers of Truth Fortress. Seeker Cassandra Pentaghast began her training in a fortress located in Montsimmard.
== Notable residents ==
* Divine Justinia I – reigned in the Divine Age; born Olessa of Montsimmard 
* Corsa the Jackal – a bard from Montsimmard
* First Enchanter Illana
* Lord Aurelien of Montsimmard – champion of the Grand Tourney of Ansburg in the Blessed AgeCodex entry: The Summer Sword 
* Lord Avery of Montsimmard – researched the history of Ser Brandis, The Silver HelmCodex entry: The Silver Knight
* Emeline – a composer from MontsimmardAccording to guest announcements when entering the Winter Palace ballroom in the quest Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts in Dragon Age: Inquisition.
* Marquis de Montsimmard
* Cosinne de Montsimmard
* Lienne de Montsimmard
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== Trivia ==
* Montsimmardian masks are known for a "crimped style".Codex entry: Illustrated Periodical
== References ==
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