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{{See|[[Hafter (dog)]]|the hound companion in [[Dragon Age: The Calling]]}}
 
 
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|family = [[Dane]] <small>(father)</small> <br> Isulde <small>(wife)</small><ref name=prima360">''[[Dragon Age: Origins: Prima Official Game Guide]] Collector's Edition'' Traveler's Guide, p. 360.</ref> <br> Unnamed son<ref name=prima360" /> <br> Caedmon <small>(grandson)</small><ref>{{Cite wot|74}}</ref> <br> Talemal <small>(great-grandson)</small><ref>{{Cite wot2|28}}</ref>
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'''Hafter''' is a legendary [[Alamarri]] warrior, the first man to be named [[Ferelden#Teyrn/Teyrna|teyrn]]. More than half of the noble houses in [[Ferelden]] claim lineage from him.<ref name="Dogs">[[Codex entry: Dogs in Ferelden]]</ref>
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'''Hafter''' is a legendary [[Alamarri]] warrior, the first man to be named [[Ferelden#Teyrn/Teyrna|teyrn]]. More than half of the noble houses in [[Ferelden]] claim lineage from him.<ref name="dogs" />
   
 
== Background ==
 
== Background ==
According to various accounts, Hafter was either a son<ref name="Yusaris">[[Codex entry: Yusaris: The Dragonslayer]]</ref> or a descendant<ref name="TG">''[[Dragon Age: Origins: Prima Official Game Guide#Collector's Edition|Traveler's Guide]]'', Fereldan Timeline</ref> of another legendary hero, [[Dane]] of the [[Werewolf|Werewolves]]. In 1:40 [[Divine Age|Divine]], during the [[Second Blight]], Hafter united the Alamarri to drive back the [[darkspawn]] horde that came from the [[Deep Roads]]. He was said to be the greatest warrior of his time.<ref name="TG" /><ref>{{Cite wot|66}}</ref>
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Hafter was said to be the son of another legendary hero, [[Dane]].<ref name="wotvol2p33">{{Cite wot2|33}}</ref> In 1:40 [[Divine Age|Divine]], during the [[Second Blight]], Hafter united the Alamarri to drive back the [[darkspawn]]<ref>{{Cite wot|66}}</ref> that emerged from the [[Deep Roads]].<ref name="yusaris">[[Codex entry: Yusaris: The Dragonslayer]]</ref><ref name=prima359">''[[Dragon Age: Origins: Prima Official Game Guide]] Collector's Edition'' Traveler's Guide, p. 359.</ref><ref>''[[Dragon Age: Origins: Prima Official Game Guide]] Collector's Edition'' Traveler's Guide, p. 362.</ref>
   
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Even though the Alammari were weakened by their struggle with the darkspawn, in 1:50 Hafter defeated a combined invasion by the [[Avvars]] and [[Chasind Wilder|Chasind]], who hoped to take advantage of the situation. Numerous battles were fought with both tribes, ultimately driving the Avvars deep into the [[Frostback Mountains]] and the Chasind back into the [[Korcari Wilds]]. Hafter's victories earned him great respect from the Alamarri, and he was named the first teyrn.<ref name="Dogs" /><ref name="Yusaris" /><ref name="TG" /><ref>{{Cite wot|70}}</ref>
 
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Hafter was said to be the greatest warrior of his time.<ref name=prima359" />
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Though the Alammari were weakened from fighting the darkspawn, in 1:50 Hafter repelled the invading force of the [[Avvar]] and [[Chasind]] who allied together to take advantage of the situation. Many battles were fought on both fronts, ultimately driving the enemy tribes deep into their respective territories: the Avvar into the [[Frostback Mountains]], and the Chasind into the [[Korcari Wilds]]. Hafter's victories earned him great respect from the Alamarri, and he was named the first [[Fereldan royalty and nobility|teyrn]]. The Alamarri had cemented their position as the dominant tribe in the Fereldan Valley.<ref name="dogs" /><ref name=prima360" /><ref name="wotvol2p33" /><ref name="yusaris" /><ref>{{Cite wot|70}}</ref>
Hafter's ascension marked a long period of peace, and he ruled with an iron fist for over 30 years. The Alamarri became the dominant force in the valley, and while the darkspawn tried to invade again several times, they were fought off. It is said that the aged Hafter took his [[Yusaris|blade]] and his first son and sailed east into the Amaranthine Ocean. He was not seen again.<ref name="Yusaris" /><ref name="TG" />
 
   
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Hafter ruled the Alamarri lands in peace for many years. It is said that one day he took his [[Yusaris|blade]] and sailed east into the Amaranthine Ocean. He was not seen again.<ref name=prima360" /><ref name="wotvol2p33" /><ref name="yusaris" />
Hafter's wife, Teyrna Isulde, ruled in his stead and won a civil war of her own to retain Hafter's legacy.<ref name="TG" />
 
   
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== Trivia ==
 
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Hafter ruled for over 30 years, protecting the valley from the darkspawn incursions. Then he and his first son disappeared, allegedly sailing east of the Amaranthine Ocean. They were never heard from again.<ref name=prima360" />
* The [[Rivers|Hafter River]] in [[Amaranthine]] may be named after him, like River Dane is after [[Dane]].
 
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Hafter's wife, Teyrna Isulde, began ruling the Fereldan Valley in his place. She won a civil war to retain Hafter's legacy.<ref name=prima360" />
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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Hafter is a legendary Alamarri warrior, the first man to be named teyrn. More than half of the noble houses in Ferelden claim lineage from him.[1]

Background[]

Hafter was said to be the son of another legendary hero, Dane.[5] In 1:40 Divine, during the Second Blight, Hafter united the Alamarri to drive back the darkspawn[6] that emerged from the Deep Roads.[7][8][9]

BioWare canon
The following information is mentioned only in Dragon Age: Origins: Prima Official Game Guide. Certain portions of this publication, particularly the Traveler's Guide featured in the Collector's Edition, might not reflect currently established lore.

Hafter was said to be the greatest warrior of his time.[8]


Though the Alammari were weakened from fighting the darkspawn, in 1:50 Hafter repelled the invading force of the Avvar and Chasind who allied together to take advantage of the situation. Many battles were fought on both fronts, ultimately driving the enemy tribes deep into their respective territories: the Avvar into the Frostback Mountains, and the Chasind into the Korcari Wilds. Hafter's victories earned him great respect from the Alamarri, and he was named the first teyrn. The Alamarri had cemented their position as the dominant tribe in the Fereldan Valley.[1][2][5][7][10]

Hafter ruled the Alamarri lands in peace for many years. It is said that one day he took his blade and sailed east into the Amaranthine Ocean. He was not seen again.[2][5][7]

BioWare canon
The following information is mentioned only in Dragon Age: Origins: Prima Official Game Guide. Certain portions of this publication, particularly the Traveler's Guide featured in the Collector's Edition, might not reflect currently established lore.

Hafter ruled for over 30 years, protecting the valley from the darkspawn incursions. Then he and his first son disappeared, allegedly sailing east of the Amaranthine Ocean. They were never heard from again.[2]

Hafter's wife, Teyrna Isulde, began ruling the Fereldan Valley in his place. She won a civil war to retain Hafter's legacy.[2]


Codex entries[]

Codex entry: The Chasind Codex entry: The Chasind
Codex entry: Dogs in Ferelden Codex entry: Dogs in Ferelden
Codex entry: The Dogs of War Codex entry: The Dogs of War
Codex entry: How to Act Fereldan Codex entry: How to Act Fereldan
Codex entry: Yusaris: The Dragonslayer Codex entry: Yusaris: The Dragonslayer

See also[]

The Dogs of War The Dogs of War
Yusaris Yusaris

References[]