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In this episode, Shelby and Austin discuss the military arm of the Chantry, the Templar Order. Depending on which Origin you picked while playing Dragon Age Origins, the Templars can be one of the first factions you meet and hear about in the world of the Thedas. Loved by some and hated by many others, the Templars are one of the most controversial factions in Dragon Age. We take a look at what makes the templars tick. How are they structure? How were they founded? How does one become a templar? We discuss these questions and more in this episode of the Dragon Age Lorecast. Become a Patron by joining our Patreon! The first FIVE people who become patrons of the Dragon Age Lorecast will have their names read out on the show, every week, regardless of tier...forever! Become a patron today! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! You can also send us your Heroes, Hawkes, and Heralds to be featured on the podcast! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @DALorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (dalorecast@gmail.com). Sources: "On Templars, Raiders, City Guards and The Coterie". Official BioWare blog. Retrieved December 5, 2021. Asunder, epilogue, 251, 76. The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, Vol. 1, page 119. The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, Vol. 2, pages 109, 259, 176, 258. Codex entries: Templars The First Inquisition The Right of Annulment Confessions of a Lyrium Addict Promoting Barris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Jan 20221h 10min

In this episode, Shelby and Austin take a look at the supposedly noble faction of the Chevaliers, a proud, warrior faction of Orlais. Have you ever wondered who can belong to the Chevalier Order? What does their training look like? And how do they fit into the overall political picture of Orlais and Thedas? We answer these questions and more as we take a look at Orlais' noble order of knights. Become a Patron by joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! You can also send us your Heroes, Hawkes, and Heralds to be featured on the podcast! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @DALorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (dalorecast@gmail.com). Sources: The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2, pages 280 Dialogue with Leliana in DAO The Masked Empire pages 35-36, 53, 54, 57, 222, 225, 252, 255, 292, 158, 297, 300-331 Codex: The Empress’ Point Chateau Haine The Summer Sword  Chevalier’s Mask Aveline: Knight of Orlais  Shield of the Knight Herself  The Chevaliers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Jan 202253min

In this Season Two premiere, Shelby and Austin take a look at the infamous Grey Wardens, one of the very first factions we're introduced to in Dragon Age: Origins. If you've played all of the games, you probably know quite a bit about the Wardens. And if you've only played one of the games, you still probably know quite a bit about the Wardens. In this episode, we'll take a look at the founding and history of the Grey Warden order, as well as their actions throughout the Blights, their structure, and their recent political machinations. Become a Patron by joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! You can also send us your Heroes, Hawkes, and Heralds to be featured on the podcast! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @DALorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (dalorecast@gmail.com). Sources: Codex: The Grey Wardens Grey Warden Letters Privileged to the Wardnes A Change of Course Battle of Soldier's Peak A Letter from Warden-Commander Clarel The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, Vol. 1: 55-56, 151-154 The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, Vol. 2: 119, 189 The Calling. David Gaider, pages 142, 203 Last Flight. Liane Merciel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Jan 20221h 8min

In this week's episode, Shelby and Austin dive into the Anderfels, a little-known region North and West of Tevinter and Orlais. Maybe you haven't heard of the Anderfels. Or maybe you have and are curious what we even know about this country. And maybe you're a superfan and shipper of Anders, and are curious if he is related to the Anderfels. We talk about these topics and more during this week's episode of the Dragon Age Lorecast. This will be our final episode of Season One. We'll be back with Season Two in early 2022! Become a patron by joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. We'll even read your review out on the show! Join the Robots Radio discord server here, and interact with us! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can find us on Twitter at @DALorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (dalorecast@gmail.com). Sources: Codex: The Anderfels Our Lady of the Anderfels The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, Vol. 1: 24, 26, 32, 66, 73, 74 The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, Vol. 2: 132 Last Flight by Liane Merciel, chapter 1, 13, epilogue David Gaider. "Map of the whole of Thedas." The BioWare Forum. Accessed November 30, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Des 20211h 7min

In celebration of Dragon Age Day 2021, we are coming at you with our first ever minisode. In these shorter episodes, we'll take a deep dive into all the main characters. We're starting off strong with everyone's favorite dwarf, Varric Tethras. Maybe Varric is your favorite character. Maybe you want to romance him *so* badly. Or maybe, he's just meh to you. Either way, join us as we talk about this prolific writer, spymaster, and talented rogue. Become a patron by joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. We'll even read your review out on the show! Join the Robots Radio discord server here, and interact with us! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can find us on Twitter at @DALorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (dalorecast@gmail.com). Sources: The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 1: 131 The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, vol. 2: 135, 159, 160 Mary Kirby. "Let's talk about Varric's chest hair!" The BioWare Forum. Accessed November 19, 2021. "You never told us about the DA3 spoilers you got from David Gaider" . Tumblr. Accessed November 19, 2021. Mary Kirby. https://twitter.com/BioMaryKirby/status/989969540678217729 . Twitter. Accessed November 19, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Des 202138min

In this week's episode, Austin and Shelby talk about both Par Vollen and Seheron--two different areas of land that are both controlled by the Qunari. When you hear about Par Vollen and Seheron, you might be wondering where these two countries are even located. These are two obscure, rarely-mentioned countries of Thedas. Throughout this episode, we dig into the history and development behind these two countries, or at least as much as we know so far. We'll also dig into the background of the Qunari to give you some much-needed context. Become a patron by joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. We'll even read your review out on the show! Join the Robots Radio discord server here, and interact with us! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can find us on Twitter at @DALorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (dalorecast@gmail.com). Sources: Codex: The Pyramids of Par Vollen Qunari: Ben-Hassrath Viddasala The Risk of Saarebas The Qunari The Qunari: Saarebas Dragon Age Wiki pages: Antaam Arigena Ariqun The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, Vol. 1: 83, 84 The World of Thedas Encyclopedia, Vol. 2: 94 Tevinter Nights: Three Trees to Midnight Dragon Age 2 Dialogue with the Arishok Dragon Age 2: The Complete Official Guide, page 248 Mary Kirby. ""Question about the antaam."" . BioWare Social Network. Retrieved November 19, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Des 20211h 4min

In this week's episode, Austin and Shelby continue their discussion of the Dwarven Empire, at least what's left of it. This week's episode focuses on the other two remaining great thaigs of Thedas, Kal-Sharok and Kal'Hirol. If you haven't dug deep into the codex and played Dragon Age Awakening, you might not be familiar with Kal-Sharok or Kal'Hirol. But these two thaigs, especially Kal-Sharok, have an interesting history that leads us to some major speculations and unanswered questions. Join us this week as we dig into dwarven history, lost and recovered thaigs, and of course, a side character. Become a patron by joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. We'll even read your review out on the show! Join the Robots Radio discord server here, and interact with us! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can find us on Twitter at @DALorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (dalorecast@gmail.com). Sources: The World of Thedas, vol. 1, pages: 18, 19-20, 32, 33 37, 52 Codex: Trading with Kal-Sharok Dragon Age Wiki: Sigrun Valammar Quests: Dwarven Slaves in Venatori Hands An Offer of Help on Their Terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Nov 20211h 2min

In this episode, Austin and Shelby begin a two-episode arc on the Dwarven Empire, or at least what's left of it. They discuss Orzammar, and a few outlying thaigs, including Amgarrak, Aeducan, Ortan, and Bownammar. They also take a look at how the Empire got to where it is today--once a massive, immeasurably powerful kingdom spanning almost more of Thedas than the Tevinter Imperium. You might be wondering if the Dwarven Empire can even be called an Empire still, or you might be wondering how sustainable is life under the surface. We'll answer these questions and more throughout this episode. Become a patron by joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/dragonagelorecast?fan_landing=true If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. We'll even read your review out on the show! Join the Robots Radio discord server here, and interact with us! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can find us on Twitter at @DALorecast, and you can dm us or email us side character suggestions (dalorecast@gmail.com). Sources: The World of Thedas, vol. 1, pages: 18, 19-20, 32, 33 37, 52 Codex: Orzammar History: Chapter One Orzammar History: Chapter Two Lyrium Dragon Age Wiki: Dagna Aeducan Thaig Bownammar Ortan Thaig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Nov 20211h