Remache de Lydes

"An apology from the Grand Duke of Orlais. Impressive...though not as impressive as one from the emperor."

Duke Remache of Lydes is an Orlesian nobleman of enormous influence. Initially a suitor for the hand of Empress Celene, he becomes the confederate of her opponent Gaspard de Chalons during the events of Dragon Age: The Masked Empire.

Background
Duke Remache is the Duke of Lydes and as such commands the fealty of numerous lesser nobles in Orlais, his influence extending as far as Val Firmin. He has power enough in the empire to pursue marriage with the Empress and his suit is one to which Celene gives serious consideration. His importance is such that he is also able to publicly decry Grand Duke Gaspard de Chalons without fear of reprisal. His support is critical for both Celene and Gaspard during their struggle for the throne of the Orlesian Empire. Remache is an adept player of The Grand Game and, not a Chevalier, is also free of the order's code of honor when dealing with his enemies.