Gaspard de Chalons

"A good war unites the empire."

"If need be I shall use a feather."

Gaspard de Chalons is an Orlesian nobleman. A leader of the Chevaliers, he has won many victories for Orlais.

Involvement
Gaspard de Chalons was married to lady Calienne, who killed Celene I’s mother by arranging for "a hunting accident." Her father, Prince Reynaud, killed Calienne in retaliation, and then died himself of "illness" caused by Calienne's poisoned stiletto.

After doubting that Celene I’s diplomatic approach to the mage problem or the elven uprisings has any chance in keeping Orlais safe, Gaspard becomes disillusioned with the empress's rule and believes it is time for a new leader to make Orlais strong again. He decides to challenge Celene for the throne, sparking the Orlesian Civil War.