Gaspard de Chalons

"A good war unites the empire."

Grand Duke Gaspard de Chalons is an Orlesian nobleman. A renowned Chevalier, he has won many victories for Orlais. Gaspard was trained in the arts of The Grand Game by Dowager Lady Mantillon but retains his chevalier code of honor when dealing with opponents.

Background
Gaspard de Chalons was married to Lady Calienne, who killed Celene I’s mother by arranging for "a hunting accident." Her father, Prince Reynaud, killed Calienne in retaliation, and then died himself of "illness" caused by Calienne's poisoned stiletto.

After doubting that Celene I’s diplomatic approach to the mage problem or the elven uprisings has any chance in keeping Orlais safe, Gaspard becomes disillusioned with the empress's rule and believes it is time for a new leader to make Orlais strong again. He decides to challenge Celene for the throne, sparking the Orlesian Civil War.

Trivia

 * Gaspard wears a Puzzle Ring of the Black Fox as a gift for excelling at The Grand Game from Lady Mantillon.