Maric Theirin

King Maric Theirin, nicknamed "Maric the Savior", was the son of Moira the Rebel Queen. At around the beginning of the Dragon Age, he freed Ferelden from the rule of the Orlesian Empire with support from his later queen, Rowan, and close friend Loghain Mac Tir. He and Rowan, had one son, Cailan Theirin. Maric died at sea in 9:25 Dragon, and his son Cailan inherited the throne.

Character/Personality
King Maric Theirin's character is of much intrigue as he changes throughout the two books. King Maric is a young boy at the beginning of The Stolen Throne, but is constantly reminded of his duty as heir to Ferelden. He is at first determined to avenge his mother's death, but others such as Loghain and Rowan remind him of his responsibility as King. King Maric still retains his charming and amusing personality however until his confrontation with Katriel, whom he was romantically involved with. Maric is manipulated by Loghain and Maric slays Katriel, not knowing she had changed sides and was now helping Maric. Maric married Rowan as was arranged, although he knew that Loghain and Rowan were romantically involved. Maric loved Rowan, but in a different way from Katriel as he never forgot her.

In the Calling, it has been 11 years since King Maric has become king and Maric has become a bitter and resentful king although it is hidden and he retains his amusing personality. Maric runs from his duty as King and abandons his son, Cailan, to guide the Grey Wardens into the Deep Roads. He remarks to Duncan that he did not regret killing Katriel although this is later revealed to be false. In Maric's dream in the Fade he is reunited with Katriel and Loghain and Rowan are happily together. Maric is content, but he realizes it is not real and sets out to rescue Fiona. He resents the Ferelden throne and his past mistakes. Maric and Fiona become romantically involved, both having dark, troubled pasts. The two share their secrets with one another and care deeply for each other even though their relationship is short-lived. He invites Fiona to live with him in Denerim, but Fiona refuses as she has other duties. Many months after the events in the Deep Roads, Fiona meets with Maric again and his demeanor has changed, excitedly telling her of his time as King, but crestfallen that Maric may not see her again.