Howe family

See also: Codex entry: The Howes of Amaranthine

The Howe family are a noble family from Ferelden at the time of the Fifth Blight, claiming the Arling of Amaranthine. They hold the fortress of Vigil's Keep, one of the most ancient fortresses in the country.

Background
The Howes are one of the oldest noble families in Ferelden, but during the Orlesian occupation of Ferelden, Arl Tarleton Howe betrayed his countrymen, and sided with the Orlesians.

For his loyalty to Orlais, Howe was allowed to keep his powers, and was placed as governor of the town of Harper's Ford. When the rebellion broke out, the Couslands attacked Harper's Ford, capturing it. Arl Howe was hanged.

Rendon Howe, son of Tarleton, was keen to distance himself from his father, siding with the rebels led by Maric Theirin and Loghain Mac Tir. Once the war was won, Rendon was decorated for his service by King Maric, and was made Arl of Amaranthine. The Howes were hailed as heroes, and Arl Howe became close friends with Teyrn Bryce Cousland of Highever.

Arl Byron of Amaranthine, uncle of Rendon, bent knee to Maric and helped reclaim his throne. He died during the rebellion.

Notable Howes

 * Elias Howe, one of the first freeholders to follow Calenhad
 * Arl Tarleton Howe, Arl Rendon Howe's father.
 * Arl Rendon Howe
 * Unnamed wife of Rendon Howe and mother of Nathaniel, Delilah and Thomas
 * Nathaniel Howe - eldest child of Rendon Howe
 * Delilah Howe - middle child of Rendon Howe
 * Thomas Howe, younger brother of Nathaniel and Delilah
 * Padric Howe, a Grey Warden.
 * Byron Howe, Arl of Amaranthine, great-uncle of Nathaniel Howe
 * Delilah's son - mentioned by his uncle Nathaniel in Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening and Dragon Age II.