Duncan

Duncan is the dedicated Grey Warden warrior who serves as a mentor of sorts to The Warden and Alistair. He has been entrusted with the difficult task of leading Ferelden's Grey Wardens, who have only recently been readmitted to the country. He faces suspicion and hostility in his search for new recruits.

Duncan is voiced by Peter Renaday.

Background
Like many others, Duncan gave up his family name when he joined the ranks of the Grey Wardens, a symbolic gesture of cutting ties. He might say this was a convenience in his case, however. His father was from Ferelden but his mother was from Rivain, and Duncan spent his childhood in The Free Marches and Orlais. His people were everywhere and his homeland was nowhere. While in Orlais, Duncan was a street thief. More information on Duncan is provided in the book The Calling written by David Gaider, the lead writer for Dragon Age: Origins.

Involvement
After recruiting the The Warden, the Warden and Duncan journey to Ostagar to participate in the upcoming battle. Before they can become a full Warden Duncan must administer the Joining. During the PC's joining Duncan stabs and kills Ser Jory, after he panics and draws his blade when Daveth dies.

During the battle Duncan fights on the front lines alongside King Cailan. However, after Loghain's withdrawal, he and the rest of Ferelden's Wardens are left hopelessly outnumbered and Duncan is believed to have died in battle with the darkspawn, though his death is not witnessed.

Later on Alistair can equip his shield which is one of the best in the game. It can be found in the Denerim warehouse after the Warden asks Riordan about the Grey Warden cache.



Quotes

 * (Duncan's narration in the "Join Us" trailer)
 * "We bear a sacred burden. For an age, we have protected the lands of men. But now, a blight is upon us and we dare not falter. Regardless of race, noble or commoner. The best must take up our banner to save us all from annihilation. We are the Grey Wardens. Join us."

Trivia

 * Duncan is the first similarity between all of the origins.