Otto Alrik

"Yes, after we make you Tranquil, you'll do everything I say..."

Ser Otto Alrik is a prejudiced and over zealous templar in Kirkwall, and the architect of the Tranquil Solution.

Background
Ser Alrik is a templar who harbours deep prejudice and resentments towards mages. He is also the mind behind the nefarious Tranquil Solution.

The Tranquil Solution
The Tranquil Solution was a scheme orchestrated by Ser Alrik, in which he intended to make every mage in Thedas under Circle control Tranquil. This would range from the most accomplished enchanter, to the smallest child who exhibited magical ability. Proposals for the plan to begin immediately were sent to Meredith, Knight Commander of the templars in Kirkwall, and to the leader of the Chantry herself, Divine Justinia V. Though both leaders had rejected the plan, Alrik went through with his plan in secret, snatching away mages and forcing them into tranquility.

The Tranquil Solution is a reference to the Final Solution from Nazi-era Germany.

Involvement

 * Optional: Afterwards if you visit the Chantry and speak to Grand Cleric Elthina there will be a short cutscene. This may or may not effect Sebastian Vael's approval/rivalry rating.