Changes: Eleanor Cousland

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“I'm no Orlesian wallflower, give me a sword and I'll use it!”

Eleanor Cousland (née Mac Eanraig) is the Teyrna of Highever and wife to Bryce Cousland. She is the mother of Fergus Cousland and the Human Noble and a temporary companion in the Human Noble Origin.

Background

She is a sharp and quick-witted woman, as she will brazenly show if the Warden evades her questioning about their desires to become a Grey Warden recruit. Though very aware of the Blight, Eleanor carries herself as befitting a woman of her stature. In conversation with the Warden, she will reveal that she is as worried as the Teyrn is about the impending Blight.

During the female warrior playthrough, the Teyrna refers to herself as a former "battle maiden". This perhaps explains why the female Cousland was raised knowing how to fight.

Involvement

This section contains spoilers for:
Dragon Age: Origins.

During an attack on Highever, orchestrated by Arl Howe, Eleanor joins the Human Noble in an attempt to defend Castle Cousland from his soldiers; however, they are unsuccessful. In order to buy time for her child and Duncan to escape, she stays behind, refusing to leave her mortally wounded husband.

Bryce and Eleanor Cousland 2 — Eleanor Cousland at her husband, Bryce's, side.

If, when the Human-Noble Warden confronts Arl Howe in the quest Rescue the Queen, they tell him "I'll kill your wife and son too," Howe will say he made Eleanor kiss his feet before he killed her.

After rescuing Queen Anora, in Eamon's Estate, Anora claims she knew the Cousland family well and that Eleanor was "particularly dear" to her.

If the soon to be warden converses with their mother she will inform them about the treasury, and state that she has the key to the family treasury. However, in the PC version attempting to open the treasury entrance and on the Xbox 360 and PS3 version going near the treasury entrance will trigger the conversation as well. This will allow you to access several valuable items.

Initial statistics

Skills

Improved Combat Training

Talents

Warrior	Precise Striking
Archery	Pinning Shot Rapid Shot Shattering Shot

Equipment

Armor

Studded Leather armor set

Quotes

"I was quite the battle maiden myself, in my day. But I think it was the softer arts that helped me land a husband."
(about her youngest child possibly joining the Grey Wardens) "You haven't got it into your head that you want to become one, have you?"

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Human Noble: "I am hardly a boy/girl any longer."
Teyrna Eleanor Cousland: "Indeed! I turn my back and here you are, a fine man/woman in your own right. But that doesn't mean I have to like it."

Trivia

The actress dubbing the Teyrna also does the voiceovers of Leandra Amell. As Eleanor Cousland, she portrays the Warden's mother; whereas as Leandra Amell, she portrays Hawke's mother.

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-|title       = [[Fereldan royalty and nobility#Teyrnirs|Teyrna]] of [[Highever]]
+|title       = [[Fereldan royalty and nobility#Teyrnirs|Teyrna]] of [[Highever]] <br> [[Fereldan royalty and nobility#Lords and Ladies|Lady]] <small>(formerly)</small>
 |gender      = Female
 |race        = [[Human]]
 |class       = [[Warrior (Origins)|Warrior]]
 |location    = [[Castle Cousland]], [[Highever]]
-|family      = [[Bryce Cousland]] <small>(Husband)</small> <br> [[Fergus Cousland]] <small>(Son)</small> <br> [[Human Noble]] <small>(Son/Daughter)</small> <br> [[Oriana Cousland]] <small>(Daughter-in-law)</small> <br> [[Oren Cousland]] <small>(Grandson)</small>
+|family      = Etarthar Mac Eanraig <small>(father)</small> <br> [[Bryce Cousland]] <small>(husband)</small> <br> [[Fergus Cousland]] <small>(son)</small> <br> [[Human Noble]] <small>(son/daughter)</small> <br> [[Oriana Cousland]] <small>(daughter-in-law)</small> <br> [[Oren Cousland]] <small>(grandson)</small> <br> William Cousland (father-in-law)</small> <br> three unnamed siblings
 |quests      = [[Human Noble Origin]]
 |voice       = [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0601105/ Deborah Moore]
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-'''Eleanor Cousland''' is the [[Fereldan royalty and nobility#Teyrns|Teyrna]] of [[Highever]] and wife to [[Bryce Cousland]]. She is the mother of [[Fergus Cousland]] and the Human Noble and a temporary [[Companions (Origins)|companion]] in the [[Human Noble Origin]].
+'''Eleanor Cousland''' (née Mac Eanraig) is the [[Fereldan royalty and nobility#Teyrns|Teyrna]] of [[Highever]] and wife to [[Bryce Cousland]]. She is the mother of [[Fergus Cousland]] and the Human Noble and a temporary [[Companions (Origins)|companion]] in the [[Human Noble Origin]].
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 Bryce and Eleanor Cousland (2).jpg|Eleanor and Bryce Cousland
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