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[[File:Houses.png|thumb|300px|The [[Heraldry|heraldries]] of Houses Aeducan, Harrowmont, Caridin and Astyth]] |
[[File:Houses.png|thumb|300px|The [[Heraldry|heraldries]] of Houses Aeducan, Harrowmont, Caridin and Astyth]] |
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| − | '''House''' is the formal term for [[ |
+ | '''House''' is the formal term for [[Dwarf|dwarven]] families whose members are tied with bonds of kinship. The laws regarding houses are dictated by the [[caste]] system as well as their stature and rank within dwarven society. |
== Background == |
== Background == |
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| − | Honor, or the illusion of it, is fundamental to dwarves. It shapes their lives and behavior and all elements of dwarven society. Therefore, every house and family polices itself and the honor and behavior of its members |
+ | Honor, or the illusion of it, is fundamental to dwarves. It shapes their lives and behavior and all elements of dwarven society. Therefore, every house and family polices itself and the honor and behavior of its members. This is a matter of especial importance to noble houses, as nobles are considered to set the mode for the behavior of all other castes. A house's honor is directly tied to the honor and behavior of its members and their deeds. A loss of honor for any member connotes a loss of honor for all in the house. |
== Known Houses == |
== Known Houses == |
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=== Noble Houses === |
=== Noble Houses === |
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| − | Houses which are part of the [[Noble caste]] |
+ | Houses which are part of the [[Noble caste]] were initially founded by a [[Paragon]] but some were founded by high caste dwarves not originally of noble stock, typically Warrior or Smith caste. The respect accorded to a noble house is proportional to its age and accomplishments. Noble houses or important nobles alone often act as patrons to lesser houses or families as well as function as patrons to great warriors in [[Provings]] and artists of merit. The noble house gains honor as the subject of their patronage excels and achieves greater status, so the relationship is mutually beneficial. |
* [[House Aeducan|Aeducan]] |
* [[House Aeducan|Aeducan]] |
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* ''[[Astyth]]'' |
* ''[[Astyth]]'' |
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* [[House Bemot|Bemot]] |
* [[House Bemot|Bemot]] |
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| − | * [[House Branka|Branka]] <sup>[[ |
+ | * [[House Branka|Branka]] <sup>[[House#Notes|[note]]]</sup> |
| − | * Brodens<ref> |
+ | * Brodens<ref>A member of this House is encounter during [[Exotic Methods]] quest.</ref> |
| − | * [[Brosca family|Brosca]] <sup>[[ |
+ | * ([[Brosca family|Brosca]]) <sup>[[House#Notes|[note]]]</sup> |
| + | * ''[[House Caridin|Caridin]]'' |
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| − | * [[House Caridin|Caridin]] †<ref>House Caridin is an extinct house. Its last member, [[Caridin]], dies during [[A Paragon of Her Kind]].</ref> |
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* [[House Dace|Dace]] |
* [[House Dace|Dace]] |
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* ''Duncoat''<ref name="key">[[Codex entry: The Key to the City]]</ref> |
* ''Duncoat''<ref name="key">[[Codex entry: The Key to the City]]</ref> |
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| + | * Fairel †<ref>[[Codex entry: A Journal on Dwarven Ruins]]</ref> |
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| − | * [[House Ferald|Ferald]] † <sup>[[ |
+ | * [[House Ferald|Ferald]] † <sup>[[House#Notes|[note]]]</sup> |
| − | * [[Dulin Forender|Forender]] |
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| − | * ''[[Orseck |
+ | * ''Garal''<ref>See [[Orseck Garal]].</ref> |
| + | * [[House Garen|Garen]] †<ref>[[Codex entry: First Legionnaire's Journal]], [[Codex entry: Second Legionnaire's Journal]], [[Codex entry: Third Legionnaire's Journal]]</ref><ref>See these four images: [[:File:Varric about House Tethras I.png|[1]]], [[:File:Varric about House Tethras II.png|[2]]], [[:File:Varric about House Tethras III.png|[3]]], [[:File:Varric about House Tethras IV.png|[4]]].</ref><ref>{{Cite wot2|158-159}}</ref> |
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* [[House Gavorn|Gavorn]] |
* [[House Gavorn|Gavorn]] |
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| + | * ''Gherlen''<ref>''[[Dragon Age: Origins: Prima Official Game Guide#Collector's Edition|Dragon Age: Origins Prima Guide Collector's Edition]]'', Traveler's Guide.</ref><ref>{{Cite wot2|24}}</ref> |
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* Gorosmote †<ref name="key"/> |
* Gorosmote †<ref name="key"/> |
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| − | * [[House Harrowmont|Harrowmont]] <sup>[[ |
+ | * [[House Harrowmont|Harrowmont]] <sup>[[House#Notes|[note]]]</sup> |
* [[House Helmi|Helmi]] |
* [[House Helmi|Helmi]] |
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| + | * Hirol<ref>{{Cite wot2|116-117}}</ref> |
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| − | * ''[[Hirol]]'' |
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* [[House Ivo|Ivo]] |
* [[House Ivo|Ivo]] |
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* [[House Meino|Meino]] |
* [[House Meino|Meino]] |
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| − | * Rousten<ref>Lord Rousten who is a member of this house, is mentioned by [[Beraht]] to [[Rica Brosca]] in the [[Dwarf Commoner Origin]] while [[Varick]] works in the old Rousten [[ |
+ | * Rousten<ref>Lord Rousten who is a member of this house, is mentioned by [[Beraht]] to [[Rica Brosca]] in the [[Dwarf Commoner Origin]] while [[Varick]] works in the old Rousten [[Thaig]], likely the ancient home of this house.</ref> |
| − | * [[House Ortan|Ortan]] † <sup>[[ |
+ | * [[House Ortan|Ortan]] † <sup>[[House#Notes|[note]]]</sup> |
| + | * ''Stonehammer''<ref>See [[Endrin Stonehammer]].</ref> |
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+ | * [[House Tethras|Tethras]] †<ref>[[House Tethras]] ceases to exist by being exiled into the surface.</ref> |
| + | * Varen †<ref name="humble">[[Codex entry: In Praise of the Humble Nug]]</ref> |
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* [[House Vollney|Vollney]] |
* [[House Vollney|Vollney]] |
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=== Warrior Houses === |
=== Warrior Houses === |
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| − | Houses which belong to the [[Warrior caste]] often pay the toll for [[Orzammar]]'s safety and security. |
+ | Houses which belong to the [[Warrior caste]] often pay the toll for [[Orzammar]]'s safety and security. In spite of this, the Warrior caste is one of the most populous in Orzammar, perhaps due to the martial nature of dwarven society. |
| − | * Bera<ref name="Everd">Based on [[Everd's Sword]] description as well as on other equipment of [[Everd]]'s.</ref> |
+ | * Bera<ref name="Everd">Based on the [[Everd's Sword]] description as well as on other equipment of [[Everd]]'s.</ref> |
| − | * [[Brosca family|Brosca]] <sup>[[ |
+ | * ([[Brosca family|Brosca]]) <sup>[[House#Notes|[note]]]</sup> |
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| − | * ''Cadash'' <sup>[[Houses#Notes|[note]]]</sup> |
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| − | * [[Orson |
+ | * Haver<ref>Based on [[Orson Haver]]'s last name.</ref> |
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* [[House Kondrat|Kondrat]] † |
* [[House Kondrat|Kondrat]] † |
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* [[House Saelac|Saelac]] |
* [[House Saelac|Saelac]] |
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* ''Turin''<ref name="Aurvar">[[Codex entry: Aurvar's Prize]]</ref> |
* ''Turin''<ref name="Aurvar">[[Codex entry: Aurvar's Prize]]</ref> |
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=== Smith Houses === |
=== Smith Houses === |
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| − | Houses belonging to the [[Smith caste]] |
+ | Houses belonging to the [[Smith caste]] have produced many Paragons, owing to the importance of smithing inventions to dwarven society. As a result, there have been many noble houses comprised of smiths. |
* ''Almas''<ref name="Everd"/> |
* ''Almas''<ref name="Everd"/> |
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* ''Dural''<ref>[[Codex entry: Hands of the Carta]]</ref> |
* ''Dural''<ref>[[Codex entry: Hands of the Carta]]</ref> |
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| − | * ''Etoras''<ref>Based on [[Dwarven Noble Armor]] description.</ref> |
+ | * ''Etoras''<ref>Based on the [[Dwarven Noble Armor]] description.</ref> |
| − | * ''Galro''<ref>Based on [[Aeducan Mace]] description.</ref> |
+ | * ''Galro''<ref>Based on the [[Aeducan Mace]] description.</ref> |
| − | * ''Merow''<ref>Based on [[Superior Dwarven Guard Armor]] description.</ref> |
+ | * ''Merow''<ref>Based on the [[Superior Dwarven Guard Armor]] description.</ref> |
| − | * ''Paedus''<ref>Based on [[Dwarven Noble Armored Boots]] description.</ref> |
+ | * ''Paedus''<ref>Based on the [[Dwarven Noble Armored Boots]] description.</ref> |
* ''Raed''<ref name="Aurvar"/> |
* ''Raed''<ref name="Aurvar"/> |
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| − | * ''Tollar''<ref>Based on the description of [[Dwarven Armor]], [[Dwarven Armored Boots]] and [[Dwarven Helmet]].</ref> |
+ | * ''Tollar''<ref>Based on the description of [[Dwarven Armor]], [[Dwarven Armored Boots]] and [[Dwarven Helmet (Origins)|Dwarven Helmet]].</ref> |
| − | * ''Turana''<ref>Based on [[Trian's Maul]] and [[Aeducan Shield (buckler)|Aeducan Shield]] descriptions.</ref> |
+ | * ''Turana''<ref>Based on the [[Trian's Maul]] and [[Aeducan Shield (buckler)|Aeducan Shield]] descriptions.</ref> |
| − | * ''Uldra''<ref>Based on [[Diamond Maul]] description.</ref> |
+ | * ''Uldra''<ref>Based on the [[Diamond Maul]] description.</ref> |
| − | * ''Weyro''<ref>Based on [[Champion's Shield]] description.</ref> |
+ | * ''Weyro''<ref>Based on the [[Champion's Shield]] description.</ref> |
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+ | === Artisan Houses === |
| + | Little is known of [[Artisan caste]] houses. The Artisan caste works in concert with the Smith caste to produce goods and thus their houses are presumably held in a similar esteem. |
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| + | * Saldras<ref>Mentioned by [[Varric Tethras]] in ''[[Dragon Age II]]''; the artisans of the house craft ceramics using clay from the Aedros Atuna [[Rivers|river]].</ref> |
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| − | * [[House Valdasine|Valdasine]] † |
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| + | === Mining Houses === |
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| + | * Keltarr<ref>[[Note: Lyrium Manifest]]</ref> |
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| + | * Valdasine<ref>[[Codex entry: Valdasine]]</ref> † |
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=== Merchant Houses === |
=== Merchant Houses === |
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Houses of the [[Merchant caste]] are involved in trading and commerce, which is an important task as it keeps Orzammar supplied while dwarven products make their way to the surface. |
Houses of the [[Merchant caste]] are involved in trading and commerce, which is an important task as it keeps Orzammar supplied while dwarven products make their way to the surface. |
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| + | * ''Feddic''<ref>The last name of [[Bodahn Feddic]].</ref> |
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=== Houses of unknown caste === |
=== Houses of unknown caste === |
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* ''Dolvish''<ref>See [[Amgarrak Thaig#Background|Amgarrak Thaig]].</ref> |
* ''Dolvish''<ref>See [[Amgarrak Thaig#Background|Amgarrak Thaig]].</ref> |
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* ''Haran''<ref>[[Codex entry: First Legionnaire's Journal]]</ref> |
* ''Haran''<ref>[[Codex entry: First Legionnaire's Journal]]</ref> |
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| + | * Harok<ref>{{Cite wot2|265}}</ref> |
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| + | * Kader<ref>The family name of a new [[The Warden-Commander|character]] of [[Dwarf|dwarven]] origin for ''[[Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening]]''.</ref> |
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* ''Kanarek''<ref>[[Nalthur]] was a member of this House.</ref> |
* ''Kanarek''<ref>[[Nalthur]] was a member of this House.</ref> |
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| + | * ''Olmech''<ref>The family name of Darion, the scholar in [[House Dace]]'s expedition to [[Amgarrak Thaig]]. Source: [http://social.bioware.com/wiki/dragonage/index.php/Brogan_Dace Brogan Dace]. BioWare wiki.</ref> |
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| − | * ''Tolban''<ref |
+ | * ''Tolban''<ref name="humble"/> |
* ''Yonoch''<ref>[[Codex entry: The Noladar Anthology of Dwarven Poetry]]</ref> |
* ''Yonoch''<ref>[[Codex entry: The Noladar Anthology of Dwarven Poetry]]</ref> |
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| − | * Zygmunt <sup>[[ |
+ | * Zygmunt <sup>[[House#Notes|[note]]]</sup> |
== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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| + | * Dwarves who leave for the [[Surface dwarves|surface]] forfeit any claims to their house only if they are from the noble caste.<ref>Mentioned by [[Ronus Dace]] in conversation during [[The Nobles' Feast]].</ref> Even so, many houses including noble ones continue to have close ties to their family members on the surface. |
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* House Branka may become extinct if [[the Warden]] kills [[Branka]], the last legitimate member, during the [[A Paragon of Her Kind]] quest. |
* House Branka may become extinct if [[the Warden]] kills [[Branka]], the last legitimate member, during the [[A Paragon of Her Kind]] quest. |
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| − | * House Brosca is founded if the Warden is of [[Dwarf Commoner Origin |
+ | * House Brosca is founded if the Warden is of [[Dwarf Commoner Origin]]. The Warden in the end of the [[Fifth Blight]] is elevated into Warrior caste and after months of deliberation of the [[Assembly]] is named Paragon (even posthumously), further elevating House Brosca to nobility. |
* House Ferald's last member voluntarily joined the [[Legion of the Dead]]. Due to his great personal sacrifice, as well as his noble descent, the Legion can be considered to be the heir of House Ferald and be elevated to minor nobility, although with some restrictions, during the [[The Dead Caste]] quest. |
* House Ferald's last member voluntarily joined the [[Legion of the Dead]]. Due to his great personal sacrifice, as well as his noble descent, the Legion can be considered to be the heir of House Ferald and be elevated to minor nobility, although with some restrictions, during the [[The Dead Caste]] quest. |
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* House Harrowmont ceases to exist if [[Bhelen Aeducan]] becomes the next [[Dwarven royalty|King of Orzammar]] during [[A Paragon of Her Kind]]. |
* House Harrowmont ceases to exist if [[Bhelen Aeducan]] becomes the next [[Dwarven royalty|King of Orzammar]] during [[A Paragon of Her Kind]]. |
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* House Ortan is re-established by [[Orta]] if the Warden completes the [[Lost to the Memories]] quest. |
* House Ortan is re-established by [[Orta]] if the Warden completes the [[Lost to the Memories]] quest. |
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| − | * House Cadash is an ancient dwarven house. [[Shale]] when she was still a dwarf, used to be part of this House. [[Cadash Thaig]] was its ancestral home. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 16:56, 13 February 2020
The heraldries of Houses Aeducan, Harrowmont, Caridin and Astyth
House is the formal term for dwarven families whose members are tied with bonds of kinship. The laws regarding houses are dictated by the caste system as well as their stature and rank within dwarven society.
Background
Honor, or the illusion of it, is fundamental to dwarves. It shapes their lives and behavior and all elements of dwarven society. Therefore, every house and family polices itself and the honor and behavior of its members. This is a matter of especial importance to noble houses, as nobles are considered to set the mode for the behavior of all other castes. A house's honor is directly tied to the honor and behavior of its members and their deeds. A loss of honor for any member connotes a loss of honor for all in the house.
Known Houses
Below are lists of the known dwarven houses, which are categorized depending on their caste. Houses of the same caste are then listed in an alphabetical order, while those whose status is unknown have their name italicized.
Noble Houses
Houses which are part of the Noble caste were initially founded by a Paragon but some were founded by high caste dwarves not originally of noble stock, typically Warrior or Smith caste. The respect accorded to a noble house is proportional to its age and accomplishments. Noble houses or important nobles alone often act as patrons to lesser houses or families as well as function as patrons to great warriors in Provings and artists of merit. The noble house gains honor as the subject of their patronage excels and achieves greater status, so the relationship is mutually beneficial.
- Aeducan
- Astyth
- Bemot
- Branka [note]
- Brodens[1]
- (Brosca) [note]
- Caridin
- Dace
- Duncoat[2]
- Fairel †[3]
- Ferald † [note]
- Forender[4]
- Garal[5]
- Garen †[6][7][8]
- Gavorn
- Gherlen[9][10]
- Gorosmote †[2]
- Harrowmont [note]
- Helmi
- Hirol[11]
- Ivo
- Meino
- Rousten[12]
- Ortan † [note]
- Stonehammer[13]
- Tethras †[14]
- Varen †[15]
- Vollney
Warrior Houses
Houses which belong to the Warrior caste often pay the toll for Orzammar's safety and security. In spite of this, the Warrior caste is one of the most populous in Orzammar, perhaps due to the martial nature of dwarven society.
Smith Houses
Houses belonging to the Smith caste have produced many Paragons, owing to the importance of smithing inventions to dwarven society. As a result, there have been many noble houses comprised of smiths.
- Almas[16]
- Dural[22]
- Etoras[23]
- Galro[24]
- Merow[25]
- Paedus[26]
- Raed[21]
- Tollar[27]
- Turana[28]
- Uldra[29]
- Weyro[30]
Artisan Houses
Little is known of Artisan caste houses. The Artisan caste works in concert with the Smith caste to produce goods and thus their houses are presumably held in a similar esteem.
Mining Houses
Houses of the Mining caste can be considered to have a great deal of influence, particularly in Orzammar, which was the ancestral home of the Smith and Mining castes.[33]
Merchant Houses
Houses of the Merchant caste are involved in trading and commerce, which is an important task as it keeps Orzammar supplied while dwarven products make their way to the surface.
- Feddic[36]
Houses of unknown caste
- Aratack[37]
- Cad'halash †
- Dolvish[38]
- Haran[39]
- Harok[40]
- Kader[41]
- Kanarek[42]
- Olmech[43]
- Tolban[15]
- Yonoch[44]
- Zygmunt [note]
Notes
- Dwarves who leave for the surface forfeit any claims to their house only if they are from the noble caste.[45] Even so, many houses including noble ones continue to have close ties to their family members on the surface.
- House Branka may become extinct if the Warden kills Branka, the last legitimate member, during the A Paragon of Her Kind quest.
- House Brosca is founded if the Warden is of Dwarf Commoner Origin. The Warden in the end of the Fifth Blight is elevated into Warrior caste and after months of deliberation of the Assembly is named Paragon (even posthumously), further elevating House Brosca to nobility.
- House Ferald's last member voluntarily joined the Legion of the Dead. Due to his great personal sacrifice, as well as his noble descent, the Legion can be considered to be the heir of House Ferald and be elevated to minor nobility, although with some restrictions, during the The Dead Caste quest.
- House Harrowmont ceases to exist if Bhelen Aeducan becomes the next King of Orzammar during A Paragon of Her Kind.
- House Ortan is re-established by Orta if the Warden completes the Lost to the Memories quest.
- According to Shaper Czibor, House Zygmunt lost its thaig to the darkspawn thirteen generations ago.
References
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![[1]](/wiki/File:Varric_about_House_Tethras_I.png){kind=link}
![[2]](/wiki/File:Varric_about_House_Tethras_II.png){kind=link}
![[3]](/wiki/File:Varric_about_House_Tethras_III.png){kind=link}
![[4]](/wiki/File:Varric_about_House_Tethras_IV.png){kind=link}