Chantry

The Chantry of the Divine
The major religious group in Ferelden and other parts of Thedas. It’s based on the Chants of Light, a series of teaching written by Andraste, the founder of the religion.

While the priests of the Chantry can only be female, men are allowed into affiliated groups like the Templars and non-ordained positions. The leader of the Chantry is the Divine who resides in the capital of Orlais.