Irving

"We should seize moments of levity, especially in troubled times."

Irving is the First Enchanter of the Circle of Magi's tower in Ferelden, Kinloch Hold. Irving is a wise man who holds a stern but kind heart. He seems to be a good friend of Wynne and the two show high respect for each other.

Quotes

 * "Every mage must go through this trial by fire. As we succeeded so shall you."
 * "And Chantry and templars are models of magnanimity? They would make us all tranquil if they could, and call it a kindness. They fancy themselves our guardians sitting smugly on their righteousness."
 * "If you want to survive, you must learn the rules and realize that sometimes, sacrifices are necessary."
 * "I'm sure we'll be at each other's throats again in no time, Greagoir."
 * "I'm getting too old for this."
 * "Since when have you felt so much kinship with the mages, Greagoir? Are you afraid to let the mages out from under Chantry supervision where they can actually use their Maker-given powers?"
 * "We should seize moments of levity, especially in troubled times."
 * "Curse whoever insisted the Circle be housed in a tower!"

Trivia

 * As seen in the Magi Origin story, he looks onto the player as his own and even boasts to others that the player is a talented and capable mage. In conversations with the NPCs in the Circle Tower, including Uldred and Duncan, it is implied that the player is Irving's own apprentice.
 * If you attempt to steal from Irving, Knight-Commander Greagoir will stop the Warden, making it impossible to pickpocket him.
 * If you send Irving into the Fade during the Arl of Redcliffe quest, you can make him a blood mage if you have it unlocked and your party is lvl 7 or higher: Irving will have one specialization point which you can use.