Sophia Dryden

Sophia Dryden was a Warden-Commander of Ferelden who lived during the Storm Age.
== Background ==
Arlessa Sophia Dryden was the young Arland's cousin and rival for the throne of Ferelden after the old king left no successor in 7:5 Storm. Dryden was a strong and charismatic leader with much support from the Bannorn. When Arland finally won the crown, Dryden refused to relent. She pushed her claim, was imprisoned and accused of treason. Her sympathizers continued to support her, however. In order to appease them, Dryden was spared execution and forced to join the Grey Wardens instead.
Sophia survived the Joining and dazzled the Grey Wardens at Soldier's Peak with her leadership skills and charm. She eventually rose to the rank of Warden-Commander of Ferelden. Before Commander Dryden, the Grey Wardens were seen as a relic of an older time and an unnecessary drain on the nobles' coffers; Dryden, though, with her political connections, reinvigorated the Wardens and rapidly increased their numbers.
In the meantime, Arland proved himself a devious king, willing to go to brutal lengths to silence his opponents. Arland's reign of terror grew worse with each passing year, and some of the banns approached Commander Dryden in desperation, begging her to intercede. She agreed, and thus the rebellion was born. Arland learned of the rebellion through his spies and took steps to end it. He publicly suspended all tithing (funding) to the Grey Wardens and declared they were no longer welcome in Ferelden. Some of the Wardens, mindful that they were supposed to remain politically neutral, felt disgraced by Dryden's involvement in Fereldan politics and left her side even as the king's forces lay siege to Soldier's Peak (It is assumed many left to Orlais). The siege took months and ended with Sophia's death. King Arland had driven the Grey Wardens from Ferelden, and after the siege of Soldier's Peak, the base was abandoned. It was not until 200 years later, that King Maric Theirin would allow Grey Wardens back into Ferelden.
== Involvement ==
=== Dragon Age: Origins ===
=== Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening ===
=== Dragon Age II ===
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== Quotes ==
* (During flashback) "Make them pay for every inch, men!"
* "Treacherous Wardens, at every turn! This one will crush you!"
* (To Leliana, when she interrupts, saying not to trust Sophia.) "Your fledgling should learn its place. Meek, subservient, quiet."
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== Trivia ==
== Gallery ==
Sophia Dryden.png|Young Sophia fighting
Promotional Sophia.jpg|Promotional image of Ghoul Sophia in Heroes of Dragon Age
Sophia HoDA tier.jpg|Artwork of Sophia's tier progression in Heroes of Dragon Age
Warden Commander Sophia Dryden.png|Artwork of Warden-Commander Sophia Dryden in Heroes of Dragon Age
== References ==
Category:Characters
Category:Dragon Age: Origins characters
Category:Warden's Keep characters
Category:Dragon Age II characters
Category:Heroes of Dragon Age characters
Category:Humans
Category:Fereldans
Category:Fereldan nobility
Category:Warriors
Category:Grey Wardens
Category:Ghouls
Category:Abominations
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