Fereldan Rebellion

The Fereldan Rebellion was the uprising of Ferelden against the Orlesian Empire at the end of the Blessed Age.

Background
Ferelden had been conquered by Orlais almost a century ago in 8:24, the Blessed Age.

Insurrection began just before the Dragon Age, led by King Maric Theirin and Loghain Mac Tir.

Battle of River Dane
A high dragon rampaged west of the Frostback Mountains before the battle of River Dane.

The battle of river Dane occurred in 8:99 and was a pivotal battle during the Fereldan rebellion. Orlesian chevaliers crossing the river Dane were ambushed and killed by rebels led by Loghain Mac Tir, who then claimed the Orlesian commander's armour for his own.

Aftermath
The Fereldan rebels had won their independence, but diplomacy was not resumed until the accession of Empress Celine I to the Orlesian throne.