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|ranks = Ariqun<br>Viddasala<br>Hissrad<br>Salit<br>Tallis |
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|location = [[Par Vollen]], [[Seheron]] |
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| − | |appearances = [[Dragon Age: Those Who Speak]] <br> [[Mark of the Assassin]] <br> [[Dragon Age: Redemption]] <br> [[Heroes of Dragon Age]] <br> [[Dragon Age: Inquisition]] - [[Trespasser]] <br> |
+ | |appearances = [[Dragon Age: Those Who Speak]] <br> [[Mark of the Assassin]] <br> [[Dragon Age: Redemption]] <br> [[Heroes of Dragon Age]] <br> [[Dragon Age: Inquisition]] - [[Trespasser]] <br> [[Dragon Age: Blue Wraith]] <br> [[Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights]] |
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| − | '''Ben-Hassrath''' |
+ | The '''Ben-Hassrath''', meaning "the Heart of the Many" in [[Qunlat]], form a significant portion of the Qunari priesthood.<ref>[[Codex entry: Qunari: Ben-Hassrath]]</ref> The Ben-Hassrath fall under the authority of the [[Ariqun]], as such the [[Qunari]] consider them priests.<ref name="MotA">{{BWF|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151105064745/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/239877-mark-of-the-assassin-feedback/?bioware=1|title=Mark of the Assassin feedback|author=Gaider, David|date= October 12, 2011|access=April 13, 2014}}</ref> The purpose of the Ben-Hassrath is protecting the [[Qun|faith]]<ref name="MotA" /> and the innocents.<ref name="Banter">Party banter: [[Tallis/Dialogue#Tallis_and_Aveline|Aveline and Tallis]]</ref> They are leaders who maintain unity, which Qunari believe to be a strength.<ref name="MotA" /> |
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| + | == Involvement == |
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| + | === ''Trespasser'' === |
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| + | The [[Viddasala]] leads the 'Dragon's Breath' plot against southern Thedas. The original plan was to take out southern leadership with strategically placed barrels of gaatlok in seats of power. However, agents of [[Fen'Harel]] have disrupted those plans and uncovered its existence to the [[Inquisitor]]. They pursue the Viddasala to the Darvaarad, where she reveals that [[Solas]] is the one who has been opposing her. The Viddasala is turned to stone by Solas when she tries to kill him. |
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| + | === ''Dragon Age: Blue Wraith'' === |
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| + | Qunari led by a male Viddasala attack the estate of [[Magister]] [[Nenealeus]]. They interrogate the elven slaves as to their master's motives and whereabouts. One slave tells the Viddasala that Nenealeus is planning on using a sarcophagus that imbues elves with [[lyrium]]. The Viddasala slits her throat before escaping from [[Fenris]], who had infiltrated the estate himself and attacks the Qunari when the sarcophagus is mentioned.}} |
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| + | === ''Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights'' === |
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| + | The Antaam invades Tevinter without the blessing of the other Qunari. After rumors that they did not act in accordance with the Qun in [[Ventus]], Saarbrak of the Ben-Hassrath poses as the Huntmaster to investigate the actions of Bas-taar, leader of a work camp for ''bas'' prisoners. He concludes that Qunari like Bas-taar are what threaten the Qun, and lets the prisoners he was pursuing in his guise as the Huntmaster go.<ref>''[[Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights]]'', Three Trees to Midnight</ref> |
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| + | After the Inquisitor infiltrated [[the Darvaarad]] fortress, the Ben-Hassrath though it would be safer to pursue their study of magical energies on a dreadnought, thinking that a mobile fortress with speed and secrecy would prove more effective than fortifications. The vessel is destroyed by an agent of [[Fen'Harel]], off the coast of [[Kont-aar]].<ref>''[[Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights]]'', Half Up Front''</ref> |
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== Duties == |
== Duties == |
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| − | Ben-Hassrath primarily act as enforcers of religious law<ref name="FemFighters">{{BWF|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160406171920/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/130908-female-qunari-fighters/?bioware=1|title=Female Qunari Fighters|author=Gaider, David|date=August 9, 2010|access=April 13, 2014}}</ref> |
+ | In Qunari society, Ben-Hassrath primarily act as enforcers of religious law,<ref name="FemFighters">{{BWF|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160406171920/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/130908-female-qunari-fighters/?bioware=1|title=Female Qunari Fighters|author=Gaider, David|date=August 9, 2010|access=April 13, 2014}}</ref> responsible for policing the populace<ref name="Questions">{{BWF|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160406191825/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/129021-questions-about-the-qunari/?bioware=1|title=Questions about the Qunari|author=Gaider, David, & Kirby, Mary|date=August, 2010|access=April 13, 2014}}</ref> and "re-educating" both the Qunari who do not follow the established norms<ref name="Questions" /> and new converts.<ref name="Codex">[[Codex entry: The Ben-Hassrath]]</ref> They also act as spies<ref name="MotA" /> and assassins as well as perform other clandestine missions. |
The entire group is under the jurisdiction of the [[Ariqun]] and would therefore be considered priests. The [[Qunari]] divide all Ben-Hassrath activities into three distinct categories: "Dangerous Purpose," "Dangerous Action," and "Dangerous Questions." Three priests form a mini-triumvirate that manages all their operations, with each priest presiding over actions in a single category. |
The entire group is under the jurisdiction of the [[Ariqun]] and would therefore be considered priests. The [[Qunari]] divide all Ben-Hassrath activities into three distinct categories: "Dangerous Purpose," "Dangerous Action," and "Dangerous Questions." Three priests form a mini-triumvirate that manages all their operations, with each priest presiding over actions in a single category. |
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The "Dangerous Purpose" branch is run by a priestess called the [[Viddasala]], or "one who converts purpose," handles the conversion of foreigners, the reeducation of Qunari dissidents, and the collection and quarantine of [[mage|magic]]. Things that, by Qunari definition, are threats to themselves and others by nature.<ref>[[Codex entry: Viddasala]]</ref> |
The "Dangerous Purpose" branch is run by a priestess called the [[Viddasala]], or "one who converts purpose," handles the conversion of foreigners, the reeducation of Qunari dissidents, and the collection and quarantine of [[mage|magic]]. Things that, by Qunari definition, are threats to themselves and others by nature.<ref>[[Codex entry: Viddasala]]</ref> |
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| − | + | While both genders can be Ben-Hassrath, they're separated by specialization:<ref name="Questions" /> female Ben-Hassrath watch and re-educate adult females and children, while male Ben-Hassrath deal with adult males.<ref name="Codex" /> Male Qunari can join the Ben-Hassrath despite the fact that they fall under the priesthood.<ref name="MotA" /> Female Ben-Hassrath learn how to fight—but in a different manner from a soldier, and unlike soldiers, the Ben-Hassrath do not live by their blade.<ref name="FemFighters" /> As a result, they do not possess a weapon that signifies their soul like the Antaam do, but are instead free to use whatever tools are most effective at their task.<ref>Conversation between [[Varric Tethras|Varric]] and [[Iron Bull]]</ref> In fact, it seems that the Ben-Hassrath prefer to use non-violent means to achieve their goals, as [[Tallis]] argues: "There are other paths. They do not all need to lead to the same destination." |
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| ⚫ | As most of the [[Qunari]] Ben-Hassrath are hornless, Qunari consider a lack of horns to be very intimidating.<ref>{{BWF|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923001737/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/128270-game-informer-a-look-at-the-qunari-evolved/?bioware=1|title=Game Informer: A Look At The Qunari, Evolved|author=[[David Gaider]]}}</ref> The Qunari prefer Ben-Hassrath from races other than Qunari to be spies in foreign lands since they are better suited to this role.<ref name="MotA" /> |
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| + | The Ben-Hassrath are usually in charge of interrogating mages, to determine which should live and what doses of [[qamek]] to give them.<ref>According to Bas-taar in ''[[Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights]]'', Three Trees to Midnight</ref> |
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== Ranks == |
== Ranks == |
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| − | * Ariqun |
+ | * '''Ariqun''': supreme priest of the Ben-Hassrath |
| + | * '''Hissrad''': "one who creates illusions; liar,"<ref>{{Cite wot2|239-240}}</ref> a spy |
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| − | * Hissrad - spy |
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| + | * '''Tallis''': "to solve,"<ref>Per [[Tallis]] in ''[[Dragon Age: Redemption]]''</ref> an assassin |
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| − | * Tallis - assassin |
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+ | * '''Saarbrak''': unknown function |
| + | * '''Salit''': unknown function |
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| − | * Viddasala |
+ | * '''Viddasala''': high ranking member specializing in finding, studying, and stopping magic. Also handles the conversion of foreigners and the reeducation of Qunari dissidents. Runs the The "Dangerous Purpose" branch. |
== Known Ben-Hassrath == |
== Known Ben-Hassrath == |
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[[File:HoDA Ben-Hassrath.jpg|thumb|500px|Tier progression of a Ben-Hassrath agent in ''[[Heroes of Dragon Age]]'']] |
[[File:HoDA Ben-Hassrath.jpg|thumb|500px|Tier progression of a Ben-Hassrath agent in ''[[Heroes of Dragon Age]]'']] |
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| − | * [[Iron Bull|Hissrad]]<ref> |
+ | * [[Iron Bull|Hissrad]]<ref>[https://www.ea.com/games/dragon-age/dragon-age-inquisition/characters/the-iron-bull Character profile: Iron Bull.]</ref> |
* [[Tallis]] |
* [[Tallis]] |
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| + | * Saarbrak |
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* [[Salit]] <small>(formerly)</small> |
* [[Salit]] <small>(formerly)</small> |
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* The [[Arishok]] had planned to deliver the [[Isabela|thief]] of the [[Tome of Koslun]] to the Ben-Hassrath for reeducation. |
* The [[Arishok]] had planned to deliver the [[Isabela|thief]] of the [[Tome of Koslun]] to the Ben-Hassrath for reeducation. |
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* [[Iron Bull]] compares the Ben-Hassrath to the [[Seekers of Truth]] in one of his [[Iron_Bull/Dialogue#Iron_Bull_and_Cassandra|conversations]] with [[Cassandra Pentaghast]]. |
* [[Iron Bull]] compares the Ben-Hassrath to the [[Seekers of Truth]] in one of his [[Iron_Bull/Dialogue#Iron_Bull_and_Cassandra|conversations]] with [[Cassandra Pentaghast]]. |
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| − | * [[Iron_Bull/Dialogue#Iron_Bull_and_Blackwall|Banter]] between the [[Iron Bull]] and [[Blackwall]] |
+ | * [[Iron_Bull/Dialogue#Iron_Bull_and_Blackwall|Banter]] between the [[Iron Bull]] and [[Blackwall]] reveals that the Ben-Hassrath are disturbed by the existence of ogres due to their apparent connection to the Qunari, and thus wish to gather more information about them. |
== See also == |
== See also == |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 11:30, 1 April 2020
The Ben-Hassrath, meaning "the Heart of the Many" in Qunlat, form a significant portion of the Qunari priesthood.[1] The Ben-Hassrath fall under the authority of the Ariqun, as such the Qunari consider them priests.[2] The purpose of the Ben-Hassrath is protecting the faith[2] and the innocents.[3] They are leaders who maintain unity, which Qunari believe to be a strength.[2]
Involvement
Trespasser
The Viddasala leads the 'Dragon's Breath' plot against southern Thedas. The original plan was to take out southern leadership with strategically placed barrels of gaatlok in seats of power. However, agents of Fen'Harel have disrupted those plans and uncovered its existence to the Inquisitor. They pursue the Viddasala to the Darvaarad, where she reveals that Solas is the one who has been opposing her. The Viddasala is turned to stone by Solas when she tries to kill him.
Dragon Age: Blue Wraith
Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights
The Antaam invades Tevinter without the blessing of the other Qunari. After rumors that they did not act in accordance with the Qun in Ventus, Saarbrak of the Ben-Hassrath poses as the Huntmaster to investigate the actions of Bas-taar, leader of a work camp for bas prisoners. He concludes that Qunari like Bas-taar are what threaten the Qun, and lets the prisoners he was pursuing in his guise as the Huntmaster go.[4]
After the Inquisitor infiltrated the Darvaarad fortress, the Ben-Hassrath though it would be safer to pursue their study of magical energies on a dreadnought, thinking that a mobile fortress with speed and secrecy would prove more effective than fortifications. The vessel is destroyed by an agent of Fen'Harel, off the coast of Kont-aar.[5]
Duties
Ben-Hassrath educating new converts in Rivain
In Qunari society, Ben-Hassrath primarily act as enforcers of religious law,[6] responsible for policing the populace[7] and "re-educating" both the Qunari who do not follow the established norms[7] and new converts.[8] They also act as spies[2] and assassins as well as perform other clandestine missions.
The entire group is under the jurisdiction of the Ariqun and would therefore be considered priests. The Qunari divide all Ben-Hassrath activities into three distinct categories: "Dangerous Purpose," "Dangerous Action," and "Dangerous Questions." Three priests form a mini-triumvirate that manages all their operations, with each priest presiding over actions in a single category.
The "Dangerous Questions" branch seems to handle the vast majority of the Qunari intelligence gathering and sabotage missions.
The "Dangerous Actions" branch appears to be the branch responsible for enforcement; their agents almost never leave Qunari-controlled territory except to hunt defectors.
The "Dangerous Purpose" branch is run by a priestess called the Viddasala, or "one who converts purpose," handles the conversion of foreigners, the reeducation of Qunari dissidents, and the collection and quarantine of magic. Things that, by Qunari definition, are threats to themselves and others by nature.[9]
While both genders can be Ben-Hassrath, they're separated by specialization:[7] female Ben-Hassrath watch and re-educate adult females and children, while male Ben-Hassrath deal with adult males.[8] Male Qunari can join the Ben-Hassrath despite the fact that they fall under the priesthood.[2] Female Ben-Hassrath learn how to fight—but in a different manner from a soldier, and unlike soldiers, the Ben-Hassrath do not live by their blade.[6] As a result, they do not possess a weapon that signifies their soul like the Antaam do, but are instead free to use whatever tools are most effective at their task.[10] In fact, it seems that the Ben-Hassrath prefer to use non-violent means to achieve their goals, as Tallis argues: "There are other paths. They do not all need to lead to the same destination."
As most of the Qunari Ben-Hassrath are hornless, Qunari consider a lack of horns to be very intimidating.[11] The Qunari prefer Ben-Hassrath from races other than Qunari to be spies in foreign lands since they are better suited to this role.[2]
The Ben-Hassrath are usually in charge of interrogating mages, to determine which should live and what doses of qamek to give them.[12]
Ranks
- Ariqun: supreme priest of the Ben-Hassrath
- Hissrad: "one who creates illusions; liar,"[13] a spy
- Tallis: "to solve,"[14] an assassin
- Saarbrak: unknown function
- Salit: unknown function
- Viddasala: high ranking member specializing in finding, studying, and stopping magic. Also handles the conversion of foreigners and the reeducation of Qunari dissidents. Runs the The "Dangerous Purpose" branch.
Known Ben-Hassrath
Tier progression of a Ben-Hassrath agent in Heroes of Dragon Age
Trivia
- Sten mentions Ben-Hassrath during a conversation with the Warden.
- The Tal-Vashoth leader hiding out at the cavern on the Wounded Coast mistakes Hawke and company for Ben-Hassrath before attacking.
- The Arishok had planned to deliver the thief of the Tome of Koslun to the Ben-Hassrath for reeducation.
- Iron Bull compares the Ben-Hassrath to the Seekers of Truth in one of his conversations with Cassandra Pentaghast.
- Banter between the Iron Bull and Blackwall reveals that the Ben-Hassrath are disturbed by the existence of ogres due to their apparent connection to the Qunari, and thus wish to gather more information about them.
See also
Codex entry: Qunari: Ben-Hassrath
Codex entry: Ben-Hassrath Reeducators
Gallery
A Ben-Hassrath 'Agent'
A Ben-Hassrath 'Agent'
A Ben-Hassrath 'Assassin'
References
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