Great dragon

Great dragons are a form of ancient dragon revived from their slumber by Yavana, the Antivan Witch of the Wilds. They appear physically similar to High dragons. Their existence was revealed in Dragon Age: The Silent Grove and their differentiation from High dragons revealed in Dragon Age Library Edition.

Trivia

 * Based on Yavana's conversation with Alistair in Chapter 6 of Dragon Age: The Silent Grove, there is one confirmed Great dragon awake, the queen of the dragons. The remaining Great dragons lie asleep until awakened with the blood of Calenhad's line.