Fen'Zarya

## Fen'Zarya Lavellan

(Pronounced Fen'Szar-ya)

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Fen'Zarya, or Zarya for short, is a Dalish dual-wielding rogue from Clan Lavellan. Due to the increasing conflict between the mages and templars of Thedas, Fen'Zarya is sent to inflitrate the Conclave at the Temple of Sacred Ashes. During the events of the Conclave, she is drawn into the Fade. Upon returning to the temple, she is captured by soldiers and held prisoner due to the glowing mark on her left hand. After showing her willingness to help close "the Breach" in the sky and stop the evil forces threatening all of Thedas, she is named the Herald of Andraste and Inquisitor of the newly founded Inquisition. It is important to note, that she is also the love interest of Solas, known also as The Dread Wolf.

> ***"I was blessed at birth by the Dread Wolf, seems fitting he would find a way to curse me too."***
> ***-*Fen'Zarya during *Lost in the Fade.***
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## Overview

### **Physical Appearance**

Prior to the events of *Dragon Age Inquisition*, Fen'Zarya had raven black hair that falls to her waist and eyes the color of forest green. However, when the sun shined on her eyes at just the right angle, they were the color of emeralds. Fen'Zarya is the fraternal twin sister to her brother Fen'an and stands just a few inches shorter than him at 5'7". Their identical Vallaslin covers left part of their face. For Fen'Zarya, hers is covering a scar that she has carried since she was an infant. Although covered, a thin long scar going down the left side of her face is still visible. It is the only scar visible on her face, the other scars from the same incident have faded completely or are barely visible. While considered beautiful due to her soft tan, the scar keeps many away as they think it was caused by Fen'Harel. As for her Vallaslin, from afar it would be mistaken for the symbol of Sylaise, but upon looking closely you can see the heads of twin wolves to symbolize the twins. This was purposely designed by her brother Fen'an and approved by Keeper Deshanna Istimaethoriel Lavellan. To many, who could point out the wolves, this was considered to be the new symbol of Fen'Harel.

Prior to leaving her settlement, Fen'Zarya cuts her hair shorter to blend in with the military forces. She does end up growing it out again. After the events that took place at the Temple of Sacred Ashes, Fen'Zarya's looks changed quite significantly. Her eyes no longer held a deep green color, but burned bright with the color of the anchor, making her eyes appear to glow a neon-green and yellow. But it was not just the color of her eyes that changed. Absorbing the anchor had also stripped the color from her hair to the color of snow. Her eyebrows were the only evidence left that she once had raven colored hair. Her left hand sparked with what would often be referenced as "The Mark" or 'The Anchor".

During her time with the Inquisition, after learning the true meaning behind the Vallaslin, she had the Elf Mage Solas remove the markings from her face; renewing her vulnerability due to the scar. After the events of *Trespasser*, to avoid the Anchor from killing her further, her arm was removed. Her arm would later be grown back with the use of Fade magic during the events of *Lost in the Fade*. Her eyes however, do not change back. Between the time of *Inquisition* and *Dragon Age: Dreadwolf* she wears a golden necklace with a wolf fang pendant given to her by Solas. It is the only jewelry she wears on a daily basis.

### **Personality**

Fen'Zarya, while with her clan members, is considered to be very reserved. She is highly aware of her surroundings and has used this to become a proficient hunter. Prior to *Dragon Age: Inquisition* she only showed her emotions to her father Fenaris, Keeper Deshanna, and her older twin brother Fen'an. Once she opens up, many will often say she is inquisitive, loyal, charming, and knows when to be diplomatic. She also has a temper and sass that she often tries to keep hidden from others. She views these traits very similar to that of a wolf, and fears that others in her clan would take this behavior as a sign of Fen'Harel. After the events that take place at the Conclave, it is revealed that Fen'Zarya is a natural leader and alpha figure. She enjoys having fun and not seeming uptight. Overall, Varric considers her to be a very well rounded heroine in his stories.

### **Talents and Skills**

As the clan's top hunter and favorite of Keeper Deshanna, Fen'Zarya spent much of her time away from the settlement. She would either be out hunting with her brother or trading with the humans, something her clan was different for. While very skilled with a bow, she preferred the dance that all dual-wielding rogues enjoyed. Her endurance and stealth allowed for quick movements when battling her opponents.

Despite her killing prowess, she also has a very keen military mind, making decisive decisions without hesitation. She enjoys playing chess and reading. Known only to her clan and Solas, Fen'Zarya is also adept at storytelling, singing, and playing the flute. During her time with Varric, she also picks up writing. Something she did not do well before.

Fen'Zarya is a fast learner, and because of this, she was able to pick up the Assassin skills quite quickly during her time with the Inquisition. She also enjoys horseback riding and climbing, whether it be trees or mountains. Another skill that she has, is despite being a rogue with no magical abilites, she has a deep connection to the fade, long before the destruction of the Temple of Sacred Ashes.

## Biography

### **History**

Not much is known about Fen'Zarya's history, except what is revealed in *Lost in the Fade.* Based on the writings of an unknown author, Fen'Zarya and her older twin brother Fen'an's birthdate is only estimated by Clan Lavellan as they were not born to the clan but found and adopted. In 9:13 Dragon, Clan Lavellan had decided to leave their settlement hidden in the Emerald Graves to head north towards the Free Marches. It was a journey they had made every year. Before leaving, their hunting party led by a widower named Fenaris decided to hunt for game to prepare for their long journey. While searching for game, Fenaris heard a rustling sound. He readied his bow and hid behind a fallen trunk. What appeared in the clearing had surprised him. A babe no more than 7 months had crawled out into his line of sight. He immediately sheathed his bow and rushed to the elven baby boy. He picked up the boy and noted his heavy weight. He would be a strong elven warrior. His fellow hunters approached him and the babe in curiosity. What was a baby doing all alone in the woods? As far as they knew, they were the only Dalish settlement in the Emerald Graves.

The hunting party immediately began to back track to where Keeper Deshanna awaited their return. But before they could travel any further, the babe began to squirm and cry, pushing away from Fenaris. He placed the babe down and watched in amazement as the baby began to crawl in the direction he had originally came from. Shortly after, the sound of a wolf's howl sounded in the air. The hunters, now on alert, rushed past the babe in the direction of the wolf. Usually, the cry of the wolf meant there were other wolves nearby or within the area. It was not safe for the clan or the baby to leave the wolves unchecked. Fenaris picked up the boy and ran after his hunting party. As he approached he noticed they all stood in place, as if frozen, weapons not drawn. Fenaris had pushed himself to the front of the group and stood in amazement at what he saw. They baby in his hands started squirming to be let down and laughing. Unconsciously, Fenaris put the boy down, and watched as he crawled to where another baby laid curled up with a rather large white wolf, with golden eyes. The babe was identical to the boy in all but size and gender.

Fenaris locked eyes with the wolf, and as if they both had a mutual understanding, the wolf nudged the baby girl awake and towards the hunters. Fenaris could see on the girl's face three long scratches down the left side of her face. Yet, he somehow knew this wolf was not the cause of her disfiguration. Finally able to move, he picked up the girl and boy together. The wolf, who seemed pleased with the hunters got up and left back into the woods. For days, Fenaris searched for the wolf and the children's parents but found neither. He ended up adopting the twins and naming them Fen'an (Wolf's Heart) and Fen'Zarya. Zarya was considered an odd name for a Dalish girl as it had dual meaning for both elves and humans. To the humans it meant Sunrise or Dawn, so her name could be translated as Wolf Sunrise/Dawn. But to the Elves, Zarya (when pronounced as Szar-ya) meant Blessed or Kissed. (The author of *Lost in the Fade* mentions in scribbles on the side of the pages that the name is not of the modern tongue and its true origins are unknown.)

As Fen'Zarya grew older, she became immediately estranged by her fellow peers. Her scar on her face was rumored to have been caused by the white wolf, who could only be Fen'Harel in disguise. For this stigma, Fen'Zarya often found herself alone in the woods or in a clearing hunting or laying in the grass under the sky. It was in the year 9:18 Dragon that Fen'Zarya began to hear, what she called, the voices on the wind. She would often hear memories bleeding through from the fade and she would make up stories about who or what these memories were. Keeper Deshanna began to take notice in Fen'Zarya's behavior and abilites and took her under her wing. While not a mage, it was rumored that the Keeper was grooming the child to be her First. This rumor only fueled the estrangement from peers her age.

The year 9:30 Dragon not only brought the Fifth Blight, but also the coming of age for both Fen'Zarya and her brother Fen'an. Originally, Fen'Zarya had decided on getting the full faced Mythal Vallaslin in honor of the All-Mother. She had been practicing on her skin with a knife to ensure she did not cry out in pain. Something that would surely deem her unworthy of her mark. However, the night before their right of passage, Fen'an led her to the hill they sat on every day that overlooked the Hinterlands and presented her with a sketch he did on a piece of parchment:

> "*It is no secret sister, that the wolf favors us. We hunt together like wolves, we are loyal to each other like wolves, and we both have been blessed by the great wolf. Fen'Harel cannot be the only god who favors the wolf. So... I have asked Keeper Deshanna to give us the Mark of Sylaise. It will cover your eye as you have always wanted and will also allow a small minor alteration - Twin wolves."*
> ***- Fen'an*** in *Lost in the Fade.*
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Fen'Zarya prayed to the Creators that she did not cry out in pain as the blood writing etched into her face. When the task was over, Keeper Deshanna simply smiled a proud smile and moved on to her brother. Her father expressed, with tears, that it was the proudest moment of his life. Clan Lavellan celebrated the coming of age for five of their clan members that evening, but it was not to last long. Shortly after, a Grey Warden by the name of Duncan came rushing through their settlement, warning them of the Darkspawn pouring into the lands.

During the events of *Dragon Age: Origins* her and her clan did their best to help those in need, whether it be with food or protection. The clan had decided to go back to the Free Marches in hopes that the Blight would not follow them there. Along the way Fen'Zarya would pick up news, stories, and songs about the Grey Warden and her companions who traveled across Ferelden in hopes to end the Blight. She had desperately wanted to join their party but Keeper Deshanna had deemed her not ready, claiming her time would come for her to make a name for herself in Thedas. Once they arrived in the Free Marches, her Clan had settled there, trading with Humans, Dwarves, and Elves alike.

During *Dragon Age II,* Fen'Zarya began to develop an infatuation with a fellow hunter named Cillian. He was the only male in the clan aside from her brother or father who did not mind her presence. Some days they would go on a hunt together. All seemed to be a perfect match in their Keeper's eyes but as the other clan members whispered behind his back of Fen'Zarya's curse, the more he pulled away from her. This did not bother her, as she began to catch word of the Mage conflict in Kirkwall. When the Mage and Templar conflict began to grow worse, Divine Justinia invited all to the conclave in hopes to resolve the issue peacefully. It was then that Keeper Deshanna felt one of her people should go and observe the Conclave. Fen'Zarya had volunteered without hesitation. Before leaving she cut her hair short in a Human military fashion and stole some armor from a military camp not too far from her settlement. The day she left to pursue her mission, her father and brother watched as she disappeared out of view, secretly praying to the Guardian Wolf to watch over her once more.

### **In-game**

At the start of the *Dragon Age: Inquisition*, Fen'Zarya is captured after walking out of a rift that was created after the explosion during the Conclave. While she is interrogated by Cassandra and Leliana, she learns that she has been cursed with a mark on her left hand and they believe she is the reason for the death of so many. She swears she had nothing to do with the death of the Divine and so many others, but cannot explain the mark on her hand. She willingly goes with Cassandra to the forward camp in hopes to get answers. During this time she meets Solas and Varric. Upon seeing another Elf, she almost forgets her surroundings and asks Solas many questions, only to find out he was the one that kept her alive.

After closing one the rifts, Fen'Zarya is revered as the Herald of Andraste. She is hesitant to take on this title as she still held on to her Dalish beliefs and was not sure she would be accepted for such a role. It is during a meeting with Cassandra and Leliana that it is decided a new Inquisition would be formed. As time goes on in Haven, she is tasked with going to The Hinterlands in hopes to reach Mother Giselle to help her and the refugees. During her time in the Hinterlands, she goes around the entire land closing rifts, destroying Red Lyrium, finding mysterious Shards, and solving problems that keeps arriving. She obtains the help of Master Dennet and acquires his horses and his help with her stables. Some quests that seemed small, granted her allies and agents to her cause. It is here she meets Blackwall, saves an ailing mother and returns her son to him, rids the lands of radical mages and templars, reunites a Druffalo and its owner, and settles uneasy spirits. She even manages to slay a High Dragon with the help of Solas, Varric, and Cassandra. But her biggest achievement in the Hinterlands occurs when she reaches Redcliff and meets Dorian Pavus, a Tevinter mage who becomes her best friend. While in Redcliff, she meets with Fiona but Fiona does not recall inviting the Inquisition to Redcliff. It is here she begins to learn of the *Elder One* and that somehow the Venatori and Magister Alexius are connected.

Before she can investigate any further, Fen'Zarya is called to Val Royeaux, where she encounters Lord Seeker Lucius for the first time. She also meets with the Revered Mother Hevara, a meeting that finally has Fen'Zarya accepting that it is possible she could have been sent by Andraste, but she does not know for certain. Her presence in Val Royeaux has sent tongues wagging and immediately she is approached by a messenger for Madame De Fer with an invitation to meet her and a trail of arrows to meet with the Friends of Red Jenny. Fen'Zarya attends the invitation given to her by Madame De Fer first. While at her party, she is taunted by the Marquis Alphonse, and Vivienne finally makes her appearance, freezing Alphonse before all to see. She presents Fen'Zarya with a choice to kill him or spare him, Fen'Zarya does not hesitate to tell Vivienne to release Alphonse. She is used to taunts and will not let his blood be on her hands. After a brief conversation with Vivienne, it is decided she will join the inquisition's cause. That same evening she goes to meet with these mysterious Friends of Red Jenny. When she arrives, she is ambushed by mercenaries and a noble mage. Before Fen'Zarya can do away with her attacker, another elf shoots him in the head with an arrow. She introduces herself as Sera and is immediately disappointed that Fen'Zarya is a Dalish Elf. She gets over this disappointment quickly however, and asks to join the inquisition. Fen'Zarya instantly agrees as something feels right with Sera around, like a kindred soul. Later she realizes it is because they both feel like they do not fit where they belong.

The next day, before setting back out to Redcliff, she meets runs into a very attractive warrior standing outside of the Chantry. They were looking for someone in charge to pass a message on to. Fen'Zarya being someone in charge, approached the mercenary and learned their name was Krem. Fen'Zarya also had her suspicions about Krem but was more interested to hear that they belonged to a a mercenary group led by The Iron Bull. Once again, she is detracted her mission to investigate Redcliff and heads to the Storm Coast. Which was fine as they were missing men and that took precedence. Upon arriving, the immediately met with The Iron Bull and his Chargers. Fen'Zarya appreciated his honesty about the Qunari's intentions and involvement with the Inquisition. He reported back to his people and in return they got information as well. With more and more players being added to their situation, it was important to have as many allies as they could get. Her trip to the Storm Coast was not a complete waste as she managed to defeat another High Dragon, collect more mysterious shards, and find more Red Lyrium.

After the Hinterlands and the Storm Coast is completely neutralized and under the Inquisition's protection, Fen'Zarya finally gets ready to investigate the involvement of the Venatori with the Mages at Redcliff. Dorian arrives at the War Table meeting just in time to volunteer his services. During *In Hushed Whispers*, Fen'Zarya, joined by Solas, The Iron Bull, and Dorian enter Redcliff Castle and Felix, Alexius' son, reveals his father's plans to them. When they finally reach Alexius he opens up a rift that drags Dorian and Fen'Zarya inside of it. They have been displaced in the future where the Elder One succeeds. As Dorian and Fen'Zarya search the castle for a way out, the encounter future Solas, The Iron Bull, and Leliana. They each tell them how the inquisition failed and about the assassination attempt on Empress Celene's life. After clearing out the castle, the group engages in one final battle against future Alexius and find their way back to present day. Once there, Alexius surrenders and they take him into custody. King Alistair makes an appearance and banishes the mages from Ferelden. Fen'Zarya gives Fiona a chance to right their wrongs by joining the Inquisition on their own terms.

When the group returns to Haven, Fen'Zarya approaches Cullen to talk with him. She had grown fond of him during her time in Haven and decided to test the waters. But when she realized her questions were beginning to make him uncomfortable, she immediately stopped herself from pursuing him. She took his discomfort as a possible sign that he did not view her the same way, as she was an elf and him a Human. She decided to go for a walk to shake off her embarrassment and came across a hidden hot springs. To her surprise, it was not a natural hot springs but one made by a mage... a bathing mage by the name of Solas. At that moment her heart plummeted even further into embarrassment, but also, a deep primal desire stirred within her. (Years later, Cassandra would ask her when did she know she had fallen in love with Solas. At that moment she would immediately think back to the hot springs. She was not sure if it was his bare body that made her fall in love... She was not sure if it were the many fascinating talks she had with him about the Fade and Elven history, or the not so subtle flirtatious comments he made her way... but what she did know, was she had fallen irrevocably in love with him). To break the tension at the hot springs, he had made a comment about how everyone thought he was an unwashed apostate because of his clothes and that they never saw him bathe. His response was that he preferred to shower in hot baths and far from prying eyes. But at that very moment, she did not hear him until he asked if she would like to join him. He swore he wore his underclothes and he held no ill intent, but he could only keep the water hot for so long. She had seen her fellow clan members bathe in the rivers and lakes during their travels so she was used to the naked body, but being alone with Solas felt too intimate and she was in unfamiliar territory. So instead she made an excuse and left, feeling his eyes and his soft smile watching her as she walked away.

When she returns to camp she is greeted by Cassandra and she is told that the mages are ready to assist with closing of the Breach. She could feel Solas approaching behind her and she immediately tells Cassandra to gather everyone for preparation to close the Breach. During *In Your Heart Shall Burn*, Fen'Zarya is able to close the Breach with the help of the mages. All of Haven begins to celebrate, and Fen'Zarya is relieved to be able to breathe. That is... until she spots forces marching towards them from a distance. She and the others head to the gate where they hear someone begging to be let in. She opens the gate and before her is Cole, dispatching the last of his attackers. He explains to them that the Elder One has come with an army and he is unhappy that she took his mages. She manages to save everyone she can and rushes to assist at the trebuchets hoping that aiming for the mountains will do some damage. But before she can do any real damage, the Elder One summons a dragon that looks very much like an Archdemon. Everyone rushes inside the chantry, where through Cole, High Chancellor Roderick guides them to an escape route. She offers to buy everyone more time by using the last trebuchet against the mountain, creating an avalanche that will bury the enemy and Haven included. As she takes her last stand, Fen'Zarya is confronted by the Elder One who calls himself Corypheus. She gets him to talk long enough to let her companions escape and for her to throw a dagger at the trebuchet, releasing it to make a final blow.

Fen'Zarya and the people of Haven manage to survive and Solas leads them to Skyhold where they name Fen'Zarya the official Inquisitor. It is here she promises to lead and do what is right by the people. After talking with everyone to make sure they are okay, she runs in to Cullen who expresses his fear that they almost lost her. Her fondness for him threatens to come back but she immediately stuffs it down, remembering her last encounter with him. She does not want to read into his intentions, especially since she has begun to get closer to Solas. Fen'Zarya then leaves to speak with Solas where he pulls her into the Fade and they are back at Haven. It is here he confesses that she has changed things for him, and determined to commit to him and put Cullen behind her, she builds up the confidence to kiss Solas for the first time. Realizing she may have over-stepped she pulls away to leave but he stops her, pursuing the kiss further. Once he is finally able to pull away, he admits they were in the Fade and says they will talk when she wakes up.

The following months after the events at Haven, Fen'Zarya finally sits in judgement against Alexius and determines he will work for the Inquisition. During this time, Varric also reveals that Hawke has been alive and in contact with him this whole time, upsetting Cassandra entirely. Fen'Zarya meets with Hawke where she tells the Inquisitor about weird activity with the Grey Wardens. She sets up a meeting with her Warden contact in Crestwood. But before Fen'Zarya can attend to Crestwood, she travels to the Exalted Plains. She is told a Dalish Settlement is present there and works to build a trading relationship with the Dalish. Dalish are not typically fond of outsiders, even if they're Dalish as well, so performing good deeds on their behalf is a must. While neutralizing the Exalted Plains, Fen'Zarya and the Inquisition learn about Orlais' civil war and she works to help the Empress' men by clearing out their ramparts of the undead and supporting them against any enemies who dare attack them. Upon Returning, Fen'Zarya is told they were able to receive invitation the the next Ball being held at the Winter Palace in Halamshiral.

Since the ball is some time away, Fen'Zarya decides to travel back to Crestwood to find Hawke's Warden contact. While there, she learns of the Village of Crestwood and helps to close the rift over the water by draining the dam. It is here she discovers that the Mayor had killed many of the refugees and citizens during the last Blight in hope to save the others. He runs away before she could bring him to justice. Unable to put focus on the mayor, Fen'Zarya continues her search until she encounters a Warden name Stroud. He proceeds to tell her about the Calling and how the Grey Wardens have begun to use Blood Magic and help Corypheus as they are under his control. He tells her he will meet her in the Western Approach to further investigate the situation. Before leaving Crestwood, Fen'Zarya neutralizes the remaining land by defeating the High Dragon.

Several days later, Fen'Zarya was accompanied by Solas, Cassandra, and Dorian at the Winter Palace during *Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts*. Fen'Zarya is able to charm the Orlesian Nobility and Court with her natural ability to play the Game. As she mingles among the nobility, she also is trying to gather information on who would be the one to assassinate Empress Celene. During her search, she learns that Briala, Gaspard, and Celene were all attempting to betray each other in hopes to gain control of the throne. She also was able to determine that the Empress' cousin Grand Duchess Florianne had been conspiring with Corypheus to take over Orlais. After a race to defeat her enemies before the bell tolls, Fen'Zarya exposes Florianne to everyone at the ball, albeit fashionably late. At the end, while it was not the easiest solution to the Orlesian problem, it was decided that Briala, Celene, and Gaspard would work together in ruling Orlais. Fen'Zarya exited to the balcony tired and exhausted, in just a few short days time, she was to meet with Stroud at the Western Approach and she just wished for simpler days where she was back with her Dalish settlement. However, Solas approaches her and asks her for the last dance of the evening. At the return from the ball, Fen'Zarya sat in Judgement against Grand Duchess Florianne and gave her the sentence of farm work, stripping her of her titles and riches.

Things seem to have taken a turn for the worse, however, for Fen'Zarya during *Here Lies The Abyss*. After Fen'Zarya, Solas, Cassandra, and Blackwall neutralize the Western Approach, they turn their sights on Adamant Fortress. Upon arriving, Fen'Zarya and her team meet up with Hawke and Stroud and are immediately thrown into battle against corrupt Grey Wardens, but with the help of Blackwall, she is able to persuade those who have not been corrupted to join their cause to stop Corypheus' plans. When they finally corner Warden-Commander Clarel, they are able to put doubt in her mind against Erimond, the Venatori magister who had poisoned their minds. Erimond summons Corypheus' dragon and it begins its attack on Fen'Zarya. As the battlements crumble beneath her and her party, she opens up a rift and they all fall into the Fade. It is here they meet a spirit who takes the form of Divine Justinia V. While unsure if it is really her or a sprit, they all agree this being is there to help. So they follow Justinia until they are attacked by a Nightmare demon. Divine Justinia is able to help open a portal for their escape, but the route is blocked by Nightmare and the decision for either Stroud, Hawke, or Fen'Zarya to stay behind has come. Both Hawke and Stroud agree that the Inquisitor cannot stay behind as she is the only one who can possibly put an end to everything. Hawke asks to stay behind, as Corypheus is her responsibility and the wardens need someone to lead them now more than ever. Fen'Zarya agrees and escapes with Stroud, as Hawke stays behind, apologizing to Fenris for breaking her promise to not die. Once back at Adamant, Fen'Zarya relays the news that Hawke stayed behind, and asks the wardens to join the Inquisition's cause to defeat Corypheus once and for all. Regarding Erimond, Fen'Zarya sentenced him to the wardens. She felt it only right that the wardens judge the man who sewed chaos within their ranks. She was told he was judged harshly for the death of Clarel. Ser Ruth however, Fen'Zarya banished to the deep roads and she was paired with the dwarven contacts there. She was welcomed to the Legion of the Dead with open arms.

Back at Skyhold, Fen'Zarya finds Blackwall missing with a report regarding a man by the name of Lieutenant Cyril Mornay in Val Royeaux. Before heading there, she and Cassandra officially decide that Cassandra will rebuild the Seekers the way they should be and Leliana will become the next divine. She also brings Cole an amulet that will prevent him from becoming bound by mages and encourages him to remain more like a spirit as that is when he is happiest. She finally puts an end to the assassination attempts on Josephine's life., Her and Sera have a heart to heart on the roof while eating cookies, and her and Bull finally acknowledge his new role as Tal-Vashoth after saving his Chargers a few months back. Fen'Zarya and Cullen arrive in Val Royeaux with Solas, Cassandra and Dorian in tow. Turns out Blackwall had been lying about who he was the entire time. After much convincing from Josephine's end, they were able to get Orlais to release Blackwall/Thom Rainier to the Inquisition. When they brought him back for judgement, she decided she would allow him to join the Wardens to make his title official, so that he may be able to honor the man he so profusely tried to impersonate. To help lighten the sour mood that has been left within their group, Varric suggests a game of Wicked Grace to which Fen'Zarya eagerly agrees to. At the end of the game, she is left sitting alone with Cullen, who by the end of the game had been stripped naked, a sleeping Bull, and Sera beneath the table. Her and Cullen exchange awkward glances and uncomfortable silence before she finally excuses herself to leave.

Several months go by and all is quiet on Corypheus' end, save for the Venatori and Red Templar activities in Emprise Du Lion, The Forbidden Oasis, and Hissing Wastes. One by one she neutralizes the areas and discovers lost chambers of old. It is during this time she has Dagna, her enchanter, researching a way to defeat Samson. She also finally discovers the purpose of the mysterious shards she had found, unlocking treasures hidden away for who knows how long. She even assists the Stone-Bear Avvar clan in defeating the Jaws of Hakkon and finishing the task that Inquisitor Ameridan had begun long ago. Once the Frostback basin is neutralized, she reveals the truth of Ameridan and gives support to the Dalish Clan who claim to be descendants of Ameridan. She then turns her attention to the Deep Roads, helping Shaper Valta be rid of the Darkspawn, it is here she learns of an ancient truth that she does not have time to follow up on, as Dagna finally has a solution to defeating Samson.

In *What Pride Had Wrought*, Fen'Zarya is accompanied by Morrigan, Solas, Dorian, and The Iron Bull to the Arbor Wilds. As she fights her way to the Temple of Mythal, she encounters two familiar faces, her brother Fen'an and her father Fenaris. In their short reprieve, they explain that in their efforts to find out if she had survived the Conclave they had joined the Inquisition. By the time they had gotten word, they were already stationed to help in the Hinterlands and had kept missing her. When they heard that Haven had been destroyed and she had possibly been lost again, they were determined to continue helping the Inquisition for her. When they got word she had survived, they had made many requests to be transferred to Skyhold but their requests had been denied as no one believed they were her family and that they were needed elsewhere. Fen'Zarya briefly introduces them to Solas before they have to continue to press forward. However, she misses the lingering look between Solas and her father. Her father looked as if he had seen a ghost, and Solas looked as if he her father could see right through him despite never meeting before.

When they finally arrived at the temple, her and her party witnesses Corypheus facing off against elves who looked different than that of her Dalish Clan or city elves. It is here she witnesses Corypheus die and then come back to life through a corrupt Grey Warden. After rushing across a bridge and into the temple, she has a choice to jump into a chasm or follow the ancient rituals of her people. She chooses to perform the rites in honor of the Ancient Elves and gods and passes remarkably fast. As if she had known the answers to the puzzles laid before her ahead of time. Once inside the shrine, they are confronted by tall and broad shouldered elves called Sentinels led by another named Abelas. It is here she learns the truth of what happened to the Ancient Elves, and of the Well of Sorrows. Something Morrigan had hinted at when they first arrived. She decides to ally with the Sentinels but Abelas suspects they are after the Well of Sorrows. Morrigan chases after him as Fen'Zarya is led by another Sentinel through the shrine, defeating red templars as they go. Just before she reaches the well, she goes into a full on combat against Samson, where she uses her new weapon forged by Dagna to destroy his armor, weakening him and knocking him unconscious. When she gets to the well, she convinces Abelas to let her drink from the well after Solas and Dorian refuse to. To Morrigan's dismay, the well is officially drained when Fen'Zarya absorbs it. Corypheus arrives just in time and they escape through the Eluvian that was there.

When they return, everyone gives Fen'Zarya time to adjust to the voices she is hearing within. After agreeing to help Morrigan look for her son Kieran in the Fade, they encounter Flemeth, who is in fact Mythal. Flemeth reveals that the Inquisitor can match Corypheus' dragon in battle but she will need to go to the Altar of Mythal in the Arbor Wilds first. When they return to Skyhold, Fen'Zarya immediately goes to tell Solas what she has discovered, but he is angry with her for drinking from the well. He informs her that she is now bound to Mythal like a slave. After he calms himself, he asks her to join him a special adventure. They journey to Crestwood, where he takes her to a hidden cove where two large statues that represent Ghilan'nain stand tall against a waterfall. She believes that this is the moment where they will truly bind themselves together but instead, he reveals the truth about her Vallaslin being slave markings from a time long past. She agrees to have the Vallaslin removed as she swore to never be a slave. With her Vallaslin gone, her scar on her face is revealed and she feels a shame. She feels vulnerable because her mark is that of the Dread Wolf, but he tells her she is beautiful regardless. They share a kiss, but he abruptly pulls away and tells her they cannot be together, shattering her heart at a time when she needed him most.

Trying to remain focused on her task, she finally calls on Samson to be judged. For his crimes, he is sentenced to a lted lyrium research under the care of Dagna. Where she will experiment on his tolerance to red lyrium. Then, she meets Flemeth at the Altar of Mythal where Fen'Zarya faces against the Guardian of Mythal, a fire breathing dragon. Fen'Zarya successfully tames the dragon and moves to the next stage in her plan to stop Corypheus. When she returns to Skyhold, she takes the shortcut to meet with Cullen, which is unfortunately through Solas' room. As she walks past him, his back facing her, she fights the urge to demand answers from him. The last time she had tried, he told her to focus on the final battle against Corypheus and that his emotional entanglement with her had been one of selfishness on his part. She proceeds to meet with Cullen and advises that Corypheus plans to meet them face to face in a final battle at the Temple of Sacred Ashes. When they all arrive, Fen'Zarya is in a fight for her life as Mythal's dragon and Corypheus' dragon fight to the death. She chases Corypheus further into the ruins where she finally slays him, or so it is believed, the elven orb he carries destroyed.

At Skyhold, everyone celebrates the Inquisition's victory, except for Fen'Zarya. Solas is gone and despite being reunited with her brother and father, she feels more alone than when she had first began this journey. She searches everywhere for him, the mark on her hand growing more and more unstable. During the events of *Trespasser,* she finally comes face to face with him after a battle against the Qunari who hunt for an Agent of Fen'Harel. He reveals the truth to her that he had long waited to tell her. That he is in fact Fen'Harel. He also reveals his plan to her, which she wishes to help him or save him from himself. He tells her that he must walk this path alone as they share a kiss goodbye. She swears she will save him from himself and as a partying gift, with the use of magic, he removes her arm that carries the mark.

### **Post-game**

Not much is known about what happened to Fen'Zarya after the events of *Trespasser* and *Dragon Age: Dreadwolf* , however, a tome was published by an unknown author based on supposedly true events in 9:45 Dragon. Whether or not it is truly a work of true events has been highly debated. The tome, titled *Lost in the Fade* is speculated to be the work of the Inquisitor herself with the help of her friend Varric. Some say, it is the work of an opponent trying to discredit her. Whomever the writer is, *Lost in the Fade* became a popular hit with the Romance community, especially in Orlais. The story is told from the perspective of Fen'Zarya and Solas, giving credence to the theory that the tome was written by either Fen'Zarya or Varric. One lesser known theory is that the story is written by Solas himself as he has eyes and ears everywhere.

### *Lost in the Fade:*

The author states that the events of this tome take place six months after the events of *Trespasser.* It starts with a simple quote on the front page:

> ***"For my love has never felt more entwined, nor connected, then that of magic and the Fade. It is here in the Fade, that my love was born... and it was here it was trapped... taken... and given new life or purpose. If the Fade were the only place that my love and I could be, then nevermore will I wake... because to wake from this dream, would mean unimaginable heartache."*** --Unknown Author 9:45 Dragon
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#### Summary of *Lost in the Fade:*

The story begins with a few memories that take place prior and shortly after the destruction of the Conclave during *Dragon Age: Inquisition*. In this story, Fen'Zarya has difficulty sleeping as her dreams are filled with her memories of Solas. Six months after her last encounter with him, she has taken refuge in the arms of Cullen. In her heartache, he comforted her with nothing more than embraces and kisses. At night, when she could not sleep, he would hold her to try to keep the nightmares away. After weeks of calling out for Solas in her sleep, Cullen distances himself from her, to which she tells him, had she had been bolder in the beginning it would have been him all along. Little does she know, Solas has watched over her since he last saw her and when he sees the split between Cullen and Fen'Zarya, he decides to make amends with her in some way only they knew.

Solas takes to the Fade and visits her one night in her dreams. It is here he admits they can only truly be together, and that although the fade is no place for their love, they finally give themselves to each other. Afterwards, with the magic of the Fade, he regrows her arm, just like when he had to remove it. When Fen'Zarya awakens, she feels that her arm has been regrown in the living world as well. She remains secluded in her room for weeks as she has no way to explain her arm and a sickness that takes over her. Dorian, being her confidant and best of friends is the first to be told of her arm being regrown and Solas' visit in her dreams. Dorian theorizes that while uncommon, her visits to the Fade may be more real than the average person due to her lingering power from the anchor. He fears that too much time in the Fade would cause her arm, especially if Solas is involved. He begs her to stay away from him and comes up with a plan to tell everyone to leave her be as he has found an old Tevinter spell that could reverse what happened to her arm.

A few weeks later, during another one of her nightmares, Solas visits her but in person. It is here she cries in her sleep and he unconsciously wipes away her tears, waking her from her slumber. What happens next has left readers blushing but too curious to put the book down. The following day, Cassandra barges in to her room and sees Solas with Fen'Zarya. Fen'Zarya begs Cassandra not to tell anyone and Solas once again leaves her. Later that day, her brother Fen'an rushes to her in the field where Cassandra and her are talking, and he tells her that lingering Dalish clans that have not joined Solas' cause are being attacked by humans. Clan Lavellan who decided to leave Wycome due to the growing conflict between Elves and Humans, were among one of the clans being targeted. Solas also hears about this and goes to aide them, but when he gets there he is too late.

The Inquisitor and her companions also arrive at the scene of where her clan was only to find a few dead and the rest taken. Before anyone can react against each other, a horde of Venatori ambush them knocking everyone unconscious, save for Solas. Solas seeing his love injured, opens the heavens and rains fire down on them from the Fade; as if meteors were crashing down on everything. He is careful not to hurt his former companions but takes Fen'Zarya with him to heal her. She is left in a coma for several weeks, as her mind has trapped her in the fade. He goes in to the Fade to wake her up and it is here he learns of her true origins. While in the Fade, two spirits approach him, one a spirit of Hope and the other Compassion. They tell him of how they, with the help of a spirit of Mythal watched over the babes as they slept for centuries, only to be awaken and brought to Clan Lavellan.

He learns that the twins Fen'Zarya and Fen'an are the children of Dirthamen and a noble elf named Ashara, who had become a priestess of his temple who married him in secret. As the veil slowly goes up, a battle breaks out between the Evanuris and Fen'Harel. One by one Fen'Harel subdues them and binds them to the Fade. Weakened, Dirthamen manages to get away to his family and he and his priestess go on the run, searching with the help of the Eluvians for safe haven for their children to grow. When Fen'Harel catches up with them, Dirthamen instructs the priestess to hide. It is here she watches Fen'Harel defeat Dirthamen and place him into a deep slumber. The priestess begs for mercy and asks for her to join her love in eternal slumber but that he spares her children and takes them away from the world of the gods. Solas places the babies into a slumber as to travel with them easier, his energy and magic were already expended and upon arriving to a place where he could send the children, Falon'Din attacks Solas, using Dirthamen's ravens to grab the children but Solas blast the ravens away, one of their talons scratching the eye of the baby girl. He tries to use his power to create a barrier around her but he is too weak and the barrier is absorbed into her being. Solas calls to the spirits to help protect the children as he takes the fight to Skyhold where he plans to complete the creation of the Veil. Falon'Din follows after him but Fen'Harel is able to subdue Falon'Din, carrying him back into the Fade. He is finally able to bind the last of the Evanuris to the Fade but this comes at great cost to him and he too falls into a deep slumber.

Solas struggles to figure out why he did not remember the children and the spirits explained that Mythal, in her spirit form, removed the memory so that the children could grow to live normal lives, as was their mother's last wish.

When Solas finally finds Fen'Zarya he manages to wake her up, but he does not reveal the truth of her birth to her.

(The Writer of this Tome based on the Inquisitor Fen'Zarya has just been approached and warned by a Carta Dwarf that I have already given too much away and that I need to move on.)

## **Relationships**

### **Clan Lavellan**:

#### Fen'an

Twin brother to Fen'Zarya, they share a bond similar to that of Falon'Din and Dirthamen. The only time they were apart was during her time at the conclave. After the explosion at the conclave, she shaves his hair and joins the inquisition in hopes of finding his sister alive. He stays with her up until the events of *Lost in the Fade.* Fen'an has long black hair and stands taller than most elven men. With his hair down, he almost could pass for a human. He and his sister often hunt together, providing for the clan. He also tends to catch the eye of many Dalish women who often fight each other for his attention.

#### Fenaris

The adoptive father of Fen'Zarya and Fen'an, he has always been close with his children. He even goes with Fen'an in search of his daughter when they receive news of the conclave. He remains by his daughter side up until his death in *Lost in the Fade.* Prior to becoming her father, Fenaris was a widower who had lost his wife and child during childbirth. He never loved again and instead, preferred to dedicate his time providing for the clan as lead hunter. As his children grew older, he taught them to hunt and stay hidden within shadows.

#### Keeper Deshanna

Keeper Deshanna is a mentor and adoptive mother figure to Fen'Zarya. Rumor has it that she had thought to make Fen'Zarya her first, for reasons only known to her. During the events of *Inquisition* she remains in contact with Fen'Zarya and even is able to help govern Wycome. During the events of *Lost in the Fade*, Clan Lavellan is attacked by Venatori and she dies protecting a Dalish child.

### **Advisors:**

#### Cassandra

Fen'Zarya is very close with Seeker Cassandra and if she is not traveling with The Iron Bull, will often travel with Cassandra. Despite a rocky start, Cassandra approves of Fen'Zarya very early on in their meeting thanks to her willingness to help their cause to close the Breach. Fen'Zarya suggests that Cassandra become the next Divine but Cassandra has a deeper passion for trying to salvage and reform her Seekers. Throughout the events of *Dragon Age: Inquisition* all the way up until the end of *Dragon Age: Dreadwolf,* Cassandra becomes Fen'Zarya's right hand. She gives her advice and council while still working for the Divine Victoria.

#### Leliana

Fen'Zarya respects and in a sense looks up to Leliana. Her skill to hide in the shadows and reach across all corners of Thedas both terrify and inspire her. When she sees Leliana going down a dark path, she works to steer her back to the light. To remain true to herself and not lose herself in grief. Due to Fen'Zarya's own confusing spiritual beliefs, she moves to have Leliana become Divine Victoria. Also, because she knows she is best suited to protect herself if any danger should come her or their way. As Divine Victoria, Leliana also allowed the Inquisitor and the Inquisition stay in Skyhold, lying to everyone to keep people away.

#### Morrigan

Although she is taken on as an advisor, Fen'Zarya is weary of Morrigan. She would rather keep her close than far away. When she tries to take the well for herself, Fen'Zarya steps in and drinks in her place.

#### Cullen

The relationship between Cullen and Fen'Zarya is one of longing and misunderstandings. Fen'Zarya was initially infatuated with the Commander and respected him for his leadership skills and his desire to make the Templars better. One day she tries to openly flirt with him, to which he reacts in an awkward and uncomfortable way. She takes this as him being uncomfortable with the idea of being with an Elf. She never had feelings for a human so her confidence was already faltering. From time to time they have moments where you can feel the longing radiating off of them, but by then it was too late, for she had already formed a love Solas. After the events of *Trespasser*, Cullen and Fen'Zarya form a relationship of complicated sorts. Behind closed doors, he holds and kisses her, even helps her to sleep at night. But around everyone else, its as if nothing were there. This unfortunately causes Cullen to distance himself, only wanting to be with her when she is ready to move on from Solas. Which he knows will never happen.

### **Companions**:

#### Varric

Varric and Fen'Zarya had a very close relationship, one akin to siblings. He even gave her a nickname that only he could call her: "Fenzy". Although he did not agree with her decision to keep Cole a spirit nor the decision to leave Hawke in the Fade, he respected that she made the hard decisions no one should of had to make. He was also quite understanding of her love for Solas, even after they found out who he really was. He was one of the few that agreed with saving Solas - -after some heavy convincing from Cole that is, with the promise he got the first punch on Chuckles if they ever crossed paths again. During his time with her, he taught her how to shoot Bianca, something he did not allow anyone else to do. He also taught her how to play Wicked Grace and how to write. When Solas left her, he asked permission to use her love as the basis for his new romance novel *Set In His Ways.*

#### Solas

Much is said about Solas, but none know the true bond and love shared between Fen'Zarya and Solas. When Fen'Zarya stepped out of the Fade, Solas offered to watch over and analyze the mark on her hand. During this time, Solas felt drawn to the woman. He was unimpressed with her Dalish culture, especially with how much they got wrong. But she showed him through her curiosity and her ability to argue with him that not all Dalish were like children. Many thought he hated the other elves but in reality, he was disappointed with what his legacy had left behind. The Dalish took pride in the Elven gods that he tried to save them from, and their lack of open mindedness to the truth. So no, he did not identify with them as his people. But he identified Fen'Zarya as his. Their love was built gradually, a slow burn based on intellect, hardships, and desire. While with the Inquisition, he would often travel with her wherever she went, never wanting to be apart from her. When he had to leave the Inquisition it was not without deep regret for the woman he was leaving behind. During the events of *Trespasser,* she offers to help him but he denies her. She then tells him she will not give up on him, hoping to save him from himself. Fen'Zarya spent every night since, haunted by memories of Solas and grew obsessed with redeeming him that she, for a period, grew addicted to the Fade as if it were lyrium.

#### Dorian

Upon instantly meeting the Tevinter mage, Fen'Zarya was drawn to his charisma and charm. Dorian and Fen'Zarya are best of friends and often call their adventures double dates, especially after it had been officially announced that Dorian and The Iron Bull were a couple. She appreciates his openness and willingness to work with an elf and he appreciates her acceptance of who he is. Whenever she visits him in Tevinter he makes sure everyone treats her as nobility and not mistaking her for a slave. During *Lost in the Fade* he was always by her side, and was the first to know about her experiences with Solas. When her arm grew back, he had lied for her and said he had found an old Tevinter spell. But this friendship was not one sided, for when his father died, Fen'Zarya accompanied him back to his home and never left him unless he asked for space.

#### Vivienne

During her initial meeting with Madame De Fer, she impressed the courtier with her natural skill to play the game. They became quick friends upon agreeing that the Circle should be reestablished and order returned to Thedas. However, Fen'Zarya was no fool and kept Vivienne at arms length. She knew the power the First Enchanter craved and she would not allow her to sway the decisions of the Inquisitor. After the events of *Trespasser ,* Vivienne returned to Orlais and became the Grand Enchantress of the new Circle formed there. She would often invite Fen'Zarya to visit her, that way she could keep Fen'Zarya relevant on the other nobles' lips.

#### Sera

Upon meeting Sera, Sera was disappointed to learn that Fen'Zarya was an elf. However, the feeling wasn't mutual as Fen'Zarya felt a connection to Sera. Not because they both were elves, but because they both did not fit where they were supposed to belong. Fen'Zarya and Sera did not always see eye to eye but Fen'Zarya was patient with Sera, and Sera appreciated that. She learned from the beginning that Sera did not view herself as one of the elves nor cared about Elven glory. Instead, they focused on ways to help the under dogs of Thedas. After the events of *Trespasser*, Fen'Zarya helped Sera by joining in with the Friends of Red Jenny from time to time. While with Sera, Fen'Zarya found she had the most fun. They would play pranks on the members of the Inquisition and practice making better cookies to forget Pride Cookies. Eventually, Sera would travel with Fen'Zarya to Denerim to see the place she grew up. That way Denerim wouldn't be so bad either.

#### Blackwall

Fen'Zarya had a deep trust and belief in Blackwall. She had idolized the Grey Wardens as a child and was honored to fight by his side. But when she discovered his true identity, she felt betrayed. As she say in judgement for his crimes, she was torn by letting him atone for his sins and freeing him or sending him to the Grey Wardens. Knowing how much he wanted to honor the real Blackwall, she sent him to the Grey Wardens. She was filled with regret upon receiving word from Josephine that Blackwall was possibly dead. Fen'Zarya did not stop searching for her friend.

#### The Iron Bull

Fen'Zarya had no idea what to expect when she met Krem, let alone The Iron Bull. He taught her to listen to her men and put herself in their boots. He taught her about the Qun and even saved her hide a few times. She enjoyed traveling with him when Cassandra was not available and listening to his stories with the Chargers. She also enjoyed hearing him interact with the others, especially Dorian, who he later formed a relationship with. Thus, making their party a double date adventure (Dorian, Bull, Solas, and herself). When it came time to choose between the Qun and his men, Fen'Zarya supported his decision to turn his back on the Qun. During *Lost in the Fade*, the Chargers home base was wherever Fen'Zarya was. They would return to their keep after a mission and tell her all about their exploits.

#### Cole

> ***"He feels guilty, it was never supposed to be this way. He lays beside her and watches as she sleeps, feeling guilty. He knows he is going to hurt her-- Break her heart, and his. He would stay with her like this forever if he could. She does not know him, the real him and the truth would tear her apart." --Cole, Lost in the Fade***
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During the events of *Inquisition*, Fen'Zarya met Cole during the attack on Haven. She had never met a spirit before but found Cole very endearing.  She had a hard time at first, but after helping his friends Rhys and Evangeline, Cole began to warm up to her. When she managed to keep him from being bound by the enemy, he swore to always help her and heal the hurt. She even convinced him to remain a spirit as that is who he truly was. During the events of *Lost in the Fade,* Cole visited Fen'Zarya from time to time. Her connection to the Fade allowing him to shift in between realms to see her. She still hurt and he did not know how to help her. Often times, she would ask what Solas' was feeling-- thinking, and he would tell her. It gave her some solace to know she was not the only one hurting. When Fen'Zarya was trapped in the fade during *Lost in the Fade,* he guided Solas through the labyrinth of memories to try to find her.

### **Other Characters**:

#### Harding

Between the time of *Dragon Age: Inquisition* and *Dragon Age: Dreadwolf*, Fen'Zarya kept a close relationship with Harding. She eventually would take over as her temporary spy master, but still working under Leliana's supervision. Often times, when Fen'Zarya needed to get away from the keep and the others, Harding would accompany her into the woods and keep watch as Fen'Zarya hunted. It is through Harding that Leliana is able to keep tabs on Fen'Zarya and the Solas situation.

#### Bull's Chargers

After Fen'Zarya convinced Bull to save his men, the Chargers indebted themselves to her. Which she often told them it was unnecessary. Once the events of *Trespasser* ended, Fen'Zarya gave them a permanent base of operations. A place they could call home. The would split their spoils with her and call it rent, only for her to turn around and use it to buy them better gear and supplies...and of course ale. Krem insisted on using his family's connection to help in the search for Solas after Dorian convinced the Magistrate to pardon Krem for leaving they way he did.

#### Stroud

After the events of *Dragon Age: Inquisition* , Stroud traveled across Thedas to find recruits to help rebuild the Wardens. He knew something big was coming and with the help of Blackwall, he managed to gain several new people to their cause. Thanks to Fen'Zarya, they used the Keep as a home base. However, the growing conflict within the Grey Wardens called him back to Weisshaupt. Fen'Zarya hadn't heard from him nor Blackwall since.

#### Hawke

Fen'Zarya's experience with Hawke was very brief during the events of *Dragon Age: Inquisition* . During that time, she listened to the stories told between her and Varric. Hawke, who was famed for her skill with a great sword, was able to still teach Fen'Zarya a few tricks with dual-wielding blades. They would often talk about their loves and how Elven men, regardless of background, seemed all the same- Brooding and Mysterious, with a hint of bad entangled in all their good. Maybe Hawke had known about Solas all along, for she always looked at Fen'Zarya with pity whenever she spoke of him. In *Here Lies The Abyss,* Hawke and Stroud argued about who be the one to stay behind in the Fade. It was not an easy choice, but Fen'Zarya agreed to let Hawke stay, causing her to break her promise to Fenris.

#### King Alistair and Hero of Ferelden

Fen'Zarya had seen the King and Queen many times in passing before the Mage and Templar war began, while her clan had lived in Ferelden. She never thought she would ever have the opportunity to speak with them. After securing an alliance with the mages at Redcliff, Fen'Zarya met with King Alistair briefly. But before her and her party left, he stopped her and asked to speak with her privately. It was then he had mentioned he noticed a Grey Warden in their group, Blackwall, and asked if he had made any mention of seeing or hearing from His Queen. Fen'Zarya admitted that Blackwall had been alone all this time and made no mention of the Hero of Ferelden, but she assured him that Leliana would find her. After some time, Leliana's people were able to make contact with the Hero of Ferelden but the missive had been short and sweet, and of no help to the Inquisition, save for a few treasures she had sent with the letter. She did however ask Leliana to deliver a letter specifically to Her King.

#### Fenris

> ***"I might have joined your cause to help free the Elves from Tevinter... but...if it weren't for you Hawke would still be alive. And let's face it, I really do hate mages."--*** **Fenris to Solas, *Lost in the Fade***
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During the events of *Dragon Age: Inquisition*, Fenris receives word that Hawke has died while helping the Inquisition bring down Corypheus. Despite Varric explaining that Hawke *wanted* to stay behind, he still blamed Fen'Zarya for not convincing her to live. A year and a half after *Trespasser* during the events of *Lost in the Fade*, Fenris makes a surprise visit to Skyhold. As Fen'Zarya returns from a hunt, Varric tries to block her from entering the keep, trying to warn her of Fenris' presence. However, he is cut off by the sudden attack by Fenris. Fenris engages in a battle with Fen'Zarya and just as he is about to use his markings to phase, Cassandra uses her shield bash to subdue both of them. Varric is able to get the two to agree to a truce, but it is not until they drink together in the tavern that they become cordial with each other. Eventually, in her anger and hurt, she spends more and more time with Fenris. They often drink together and vent about their heartache. He learns that somehow, without magical abilities, Fen'Zarya is able to touch him without causing him any pain. When Fen'Zarya becomes trapped in the Fade, Fenris is determined to find Solas and kill him for all the pain he has caused to both of them. With the help of Harding and Leliana, he is able to track down Solas and engage him in the biggest fight of his life.

## **Miscellaneous**

### Likes

* Eating, she is always eating.
* Story telling
* Wood carving and making wooden animal figurines
* Solas' frescos
* Dorian's hair
* Laying in the grass and staring at the sky
* Flowers
* Forging blades
* Music
* Horseback riding
* Climbing

### Dislikes

* Disloyalty
* Prejudice behavior
* Corypheus
* Darkspawn
* Spiders

### Religious Views

While raised with Dalish culture and beliefs, they way her fellow clan members treated her often made her feel like an outcast. Because of this, she felt even the gods would not listen to her. She did however give thanks to The Great Wolf guardian. Her father never mentioned who the Great Wolf served, they had assumed Andruil, since the wolf was not always tied to Fen'Harel. While she still claimed the Creators as her gods, because of her fear that her own gods turned from her, she kept an open mind about the other religions of Thedas.