Solas

"I have seen things in my journeys that most can only dream of. Literally."

Solas is an elven apostate and companion in Dragon Age: Inquisition. He is an expert on the Fade.

Background
Solas grew up in a small village, though he spent most of his life alone in the wilderness and is technically neither a Dalish or city elf. Despite having no contact with the Circle of Magi or any Dalish tutors (though he has had contact with clans during his travels), Solas taught himself how to master his magical abilities. Solas' prime interest is in the Fade, happily spending his time dreaming in ancient ruins and learning all there is to learn about what dwells beyond the Veil rather than joining the current Mage-Templar War.

Solas is an introvert, and possesses a sometimes subtle wit. And though he may be considered a "hedge mage" by the Circle of Magi, Solas has some unique magical tricks of his own, such as a form of lucid dreaming to experience the hidden history of areas where the Veil is thin and how to manipulate the rifts in the Veil in unique ways via his knowledge of the Fade. As such, he is more open minded about the Fade and its denizens than most Thedosians, who in contrast have been taught by the Chantry to fear anything related to spirits.

Fundamentally, Solas believes that the many current conflicts in Thedas - mages against templars, elves against humans, spirits against demons - as little more than the black-and-white reductionist dichotomies of others which has led to the many tragedies that have occurred up till now.

Involvement
When Solas witnesses the Breach, he seeks out and joins the Inquisition, knowing that he will be able to provide knowledge on the Fade others simply will not.

Trivia

 * In Elvish Solas means "pride."
 * There is a city called Solas on the borders of the Tevinter Imperium and Nevarra.
 * Mary Kirby describes him as Scotch bonnet candies.
 * Solas is referred to in promotional images as "the Mind."
 * Solas is written by Patrick Weekes.
 * Solas is in his early to mid-forties.