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The Dreadwolf is a crucial part of the story ofDragon Ageand the villain of the upcoming game in the franchise. As you progress through Dragon Age: Inquisition, especially as an elf and with Solas in your party, you can learn more and more about the Dalish gods and who the Dreadwolf really is.
The Dreadwolf originates from Dalish faith, a nomad group of elves who believe in ancient elven gods. This article will go into detail about who the Dreadwolf is and where the story originates from.
Who Is The Dreadwolf?
The Dreadwolf comes from Dalish elven history. There isa group of gods and goddesses within Dalish faiththat introduce many of life’s blessings to elves, such as respecting animals and how to craft a bow. They are a big family withan outcast known as Fen’Harel.
Fen’Harel is known as the trickster god with the second name Dreadwolf.
It is believed by the Dalish that Fen’Harel tricked both the elven pantheon of “good” gods and the evil ones known as the Forgotten Ones. Fen’Harel was never a part of the elven pantheon or the Forgotten Ones. He would ride the waves on both sides.
The Dalish believe that he tricked either side into thinking the opposite was agreeing to a truce. When they would go to meet, Fen’Harel would trap them both in the Eternal City a.k.a. the heart of The Fade. It is understood that the elven gods are still trapped to this day as Fen’Harel walks freely, laughing at them.
Elves believe that Fen’Harel did this to control the Fade and Elvhenan for himself. He is not seen as good.
Spoiler Alert For The Ending Of Dragon Age: Inquisition
Is Solas Evil?
At the very end of Dragon Age: Inquisition, it is revealed that Solas is the physical embodiment of Fen’Harel himself. As you play through the game a second time, you will start to notice hints that were there from the start. For instance, he wears a necklace with a wolf’s jaw attached to it.
There is no nice way to put it. Solas is morally evil.At the end of the Inquisition, he fully admits to wanting to kill everyone in order to start anew for a more respected group of elves. He regrets the world he created, where elves are slaves and not as important as they should be.
How Is Solas Fen’Harel?
Solas explains, at the end of Inquisition, that he was not always Fen’Harel. He was once just Solas, but then Fen’Harel came to him, and they became one. He has not always been a god, but instead became the physical form of this elven god later on.
Even if you are his elven lover, you are not good enough for his idea of a perfect world.He quite literally wants to take over the worldand have racial supremacy.
