Saarebas

Saarebas (Qunlat for "dangerous thing") is a Qunari word for a mage, as well as a title given to all Qunari mages. Non-Qunari mages are called Bas Saarebas (Bas indicating non-Qunari)
== Background ==
The world treats all mages with caution, but the Qunari are especially hard on their own. The strict and regimented treatment of Circle mages by the templars pales in comparison to that of the Saarebas by the Qunari. Whereas the Circle mages have relative freedom within their towers, Saarebas are seemingly prisoners within their own body, donning a set of heavy pauldrons with chains attached to them, perhaps to act as a form of leash, while their faces are hidden beneath a metal visor. In extreme cases their lips may be stitched together. If found practicing forbidden magic, their tongues are cut out to prevent them from corrupting others.Dragon Age II: The Complete Official Guide, p. 251
Saarebas do not receive a proper instruction and are essentially hedge mages. They are less versatile than Circle mages since they lack the skills of the Circle of Magi.Tales of the Destruction of Thedas, The Qunari: Chapter 3. Even so, they are said to be much more wildly potent than most human or elf mages if spurred. They are considered weapons and as such are trained with the focus on destruction.Interview with David Gaider
In Qunari society, a mage is never allowed to be alone, and must always be kept under watch by an Arvaarad. If Saarebas separate from their keeper, they must be slain, or commit suicide, according to the Qun. The chained armor the Saarebas are forced to wear can immobilize them through a device held by an Arvaarad. The Qunari also invented a mobile version of the magic-blocking device which makes mages unable to cast spells – it is in the form of a collar.As used by Tallis in Dragon Age: Redemption. 
The Qunari pity, but honor the Saarebas at the same time, for the Saarebas striving while under constant threat from within is truly selfless, the highest virtue of the Qun.
== Involvement ==
=== Dragon Age: Origins ===
=== Dragon Age II ===
 
=== Dragon Age: Redemption ===
=== Dragon Age: Inquisition ===
== Abilities ==
* Cone of Lightning
* Electrical Field
* Lightning Ball
* Teleport
== Elemental resistances ==
* Cold: very weak
* Electricity: normal (immune on Nightmare)
* Fire: normal (immune on Nightmare)
* Nature: very weak
* Spirit: normal
== Special traits ==
* Immune to Flanking
* Very weak health and armor
== Known Saarebas ==
* Hissera
* Inquisitor Adaar – if they are the sole survivor of the Divine Conclave
* Ketojan
* Saarath
* Saarebas
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== Trivia ==
* A story involving an inexperienced arvaarad and his charge, titled "The Chain of Saarebas", appears in The Seer's Yarn, a collection of children's fables.
* Although Saarebas are controlled by the Qunari and typically reside on Par Vollen, the Chantry treats them as apostates. 
* The Dragon Age: Inquisition multiplayer character Hissera is a saarebas sent to aid the Inquisition by the Qunari who seems to be exempt from requiring constant supervision by an arvaarad. 
== Gallery ==
Qunari mage - DAO.png|Saarebas in Dragon Age: Origins
Qunari 2.jpg|How an Arvaarad binds a Saarebas
ArvaaradDevice2.png|Binding device
RestrainedSaarebas.png|Restrained Saarebas by a device of an Arvaarad
Saarebas cave in.jpg|Saarebas in Dragon Age: Redemption
Qunari-01-mage bound-p.jpg|Saarebas concept art
Meredith Saarebas concept art.jpg|Concept art of Meredith with a Saarebas
SaarebasHoDA.png|Saarebas (Tier IV) in Heroes of Dragon Age
Saarebas Tarot Design N Thornborrow.png|Saarebas Tarot Card
Saarebas DAI.png|A Saarebas in Dragon Age: Inquisition
== References ==
Category:Groups
Category:Titles
Category:Qunari
Category:Magi
Category:Apostates
Category:Qunari lore
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