Tamlen

Tamlen is the Dalish Warden's childhood friend and a fellow Dalish hunter. He is a temporary companion to The Warden during the Dalish Elf Origin.

Involvement

 * Whilst hunting in the woods of the Brecilian Forest, Tamlen and The Warden come across three humans who claim to have discovered ancient ruins in nearby cave.
 * Once their fate has been decided, Tamlen and The Warden investigate the caves. A female protagonist who encourages Tamlen to talk once inside the ruins can tell him that she came along to be with him and he will say he's glad.
 * In the centre of the ruins, Tamlen becomes fascinated with a strange mirror in which he sees images of an underground city. However, when he touches it, there's a flash of light. The Warden passes out and is rescued by Duncan, only to awaken two days later to find that no-one in the clan knows Tamlen's fate.
 * Searching for Tamlen in the ruins, The Warden finds Duncan who advises that there is no hope for Tamlen.
 * Much later in the campaign, The Warden's party is attacked at their Camp by a group of Shrieks. After this attack, Tamlen reappears. He is suffering from the effects of darkspawn corruption and begs the Warden to end his pain.

Initial Statistics
Class: Warrior

Specialization: NA

Starting Skills: Improved Combat Training

Warrior: Precise Striking

Dual Weapon: Dual-Weapon Training, Dual Stiking

Archery: Aim, Pinning Shot, Rapid Shot

Equipment:  (Tier 1) - Dalish Leather Armor Set, Longbow, Longsword, Small Shield

Trivia

 * If The Warden speaks to Tamlen after entering the caves and suggests he talk, if that will calm him down, he will say that he thought The Warden was meant to be helping Master Varathorn. This could well be a slip, as Varathorn is in the clan met later in the campaign and Master Ilen appears to be his counterpart in The Wardens clan. Otherwise, it might hint at some connection between the clans or else that Varathorn is a common name amongst the Dalish.