Marethari Talas

"There are few things in this world more powerful than a promise kept. Remember that."

Marethari is the Keeper of the Sabrae clan, the clan of the Dalish Elf Warden.

Background
She is preparing her clan to flee north into the Free Marches, both in response to warnings from Duncan about the impending Blight and tensions with a neighboring human settlement.

Dragon Age II
Act 1

Act 2

Act 3

Quotes

 * "I know not what dark power held you, but it nearly bled the life from you. It was difficult even for my magic to keep you alive."
 * (To Alistair at the Warden's funeral) "I will admit that I am uncertain why you brought us here. We have already grieved in our own way. He/she was our brother/sister and our son/daughter before he/she was your hero. His/her loss lessens us all."
 * (To a diplomatic Hawke after delivering the amulet) "There's truth in your face. A rare thing in a human."
 * (To a humorous Hawke after delivering the amulet) "There is a light in your heart, human. Don't let it go out. You will need it."
 * (To an aggressive Hawke after delivering the amulet) "It has been a long, hard journey to this place. And it's far from over."

Trivia

 * In Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening, Velanna will mention Marethari if the Warden is a Dalish elf.
 * Marethari mentions to Hawke that she owes a debt to Flemeth that must be repaid, though it is never revealed what this is.
 * Marethari always calls malicious Fade inhabitants demons contrary to Merrill mostly calling them spirits.
 * The quest where you must fight the demon that Marethari has prisoned inside of her, is oddly available even if you refused to help Merrill at-all.