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Revision as of 14:37, 9 November 2017
Halamshiral is a city in Orlais and the former capital of the Dales. It is situated in the eastern part of the country south of the Waking Sea and close to the border with Ferelden.
History
Halamshiral was built by the elves at the end of The Long Walk sometime between -165 and -140 Ancient, its name meaning "the end of the journey" in the elven language. It was built just off the Imperial Highway so that elves from all corners of the world could find it easily by simply following the Highway. The city was under elven control for nearly 300 years. It was conquered by Orlais in 2:20 Glory during the Exalted March against the Dales.
The Winter Palace, which was rebuilt on the ruins of Chateau Lion by Emperor Judical I, is the most prominent structure in Halamshiral and the seasonal retreat of the Imperial Court.
Involvement
The Masked Empire
In 9:40 Dragon the city elves of Halamshiral start to rebel after Lemet, a well-liked elven trader, is brutally killed after taking the blame for a child who threw a rock at Lord Mainserai's coach. Mainserai's actions ostracize him from his fellow nobles, some who left for their autumn estates, while others remained in the city. Comte Pierre only doubled the guards in hopes that the situation would calm down.
Eventually, Empress Celene's handmaid, Briala convinces the Empress to assassinate Mainserai to appease the elves. While she succeeds, the elven slums in Halamshiral are burned down by Celene's troops to quell the uprising, in response to rumors that she was being too lenient with the elves. However, she was unprepared for an ambush by Grand Duke Gaspard de Chalons, who attempts to kill Celene to claim the throne for himself. The Empress' forces are routed, Celene herself flees into the countryside with her champion, Ser Michel de Chevin and Orlais descends into civil war. Gaspard is able to coerce Comte Pierre into telling him Celene's intended destination by threatening to burn down Halamshiral to locate her.[1]
Celene later reclaims Halamshiral after summoning Pierre to the Winter Palace and having him reaffirm his loyalty.
Culture
Halamshiral is mostly populated by elves and therefore has no alienage. Humans that form the privileged minority live separately in the High Quarter instead.[2]
According to Fenris, a large Arlathvhen (gathering of Dalish clans) is planned to commence in Halamshiral.[3]
Places
- High Quarter
- Ash Quarter
Gallery
See also
Codex entry: The Dales: A Promise Lost
References
- ↑ Dragon Age: The Masked Empire
- ↑ Dragon Age: The Masked Empire
- ↑ A dialogue between Fenris and Merrill in the Mark of the Assassin
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