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{{quote|For generations, your family, the Couslands, has stewarded the lands of Highever, earning the loyalty of your people with justice and temperance. When your country was occupied by the Orlesian Empire, your father and grandfather served the embattled kings of your land. Today, your elder brother takes up House Cousland’s banner in service to the Crown——not against the men of Orlais, but against the bestial darkspawn rising in the south.}}
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The '''Human Noble Origin''' is one of six [[origins]] available in ''[[Dragon Age: Origins]]''. This character begins as the child of the Teyrn of [[Highever]], one of the most powerful nobles in [[Ferelden]]. The default name is "Aedan Cousland" if male, "Elissa Cousland" if female.
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The '''Human Noble Origin''' is one of six [[origins]] available in ''[[Dragon Age: Origins]]''. This character begins as the child of the [[Fereldan royalty and nobility|Teyrn]] of [[Highever]], one of the most powerful nobles in [[Ferelden]]. The default name is "Aedan [[Cousland family|Cousland]]" if male, "Elissa Cousland" if female. [[Rogue (Origins)|Rogue]] and [[Warrior (Origins)|Warrior]] humans start with this origin. For human mage characters, see [[Magi Origin]].
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== Introduction ==
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{{Quote|Some lands are ruled by men and women who believe that they have been elevated to their rank by the [[Maker]] Himself, but in [[Ferelden]], rulers must earn their place. The nobility is not suffered gladly, as the [[Orlais|Orlesian]] Empire discovered to its dismay when it attempted to occupy the land.<br /><br />The Couslands have stewarded the lands of [[Highever]] for many generations, dating even to before Ferelden's [[Calenhad Theirin|first king]] was crowned. They have persevered so long because of their reputation for justice and temperance, as well as their willingness to lead men into battle. With the rise of the [[darkspawn]] horde in the south, it thus falls on the [[Bryce Cousland|Teyrn of Highever]] to send out the call once again: duty demands that an army be sent to [[Cailan Theirin|King Cailan]]'s aid at once.<br /><br />As the Couslands will quickly discover, however, the evil horde to the south is not the only darkness in Ferelden; treachery stalks the halls of [[Castle Cousland]] as well.<br /><br />As a young scion of the [[Cousland family]], the duty of carrying its banner will fall to you. Will you live up to your family's proud heritage? Or will you forge your own path, and damn the consequences?||<ref>[http://dragonage.bioware.com/dao/characters/human_noble/ Official ''Dragon Age: Origins'' site – Human Noble Origin]</ref>}}
   
 
== Plot ==
 
== Plot ==
[[Teyrn Bryce Cousland]] and his oldest son [[Fergus Cousland|Fergus]] are preparing to heed [[King Cailan]]'s call to battle [[darkspawn]] at Ostagar. [[Arl Rendon Howe]] of Amaranthine waits for his forces to join the teyrn's at [[Highever]]. The tardiness of Howe's men is being discussed in the main hall as Fergus' younger sibling (the PC) enters; s/he is greeted by Arl Howe and Teyrn Cousland, and introduced to [[Duncan]]. The latter, a senior [[Grey Warden]], explains his mission and suggests that the PC would be a promising recruit-already knowing this idea will be dismissed by the teyrn. After being tasked with instructing Fergus to depart immediately with the bulk of the Cousland forces, the PC is intercepted by [[Ser Gilmore]], a knight in Highever's service; [[Teyrna Eleanor Cousland]] wishes her youngest child to collect his/her [[Dog|dog]], prompting another [[Mischief in the Larder|quest]]. After finishing both tasks, the PC heads for bed.
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Teyrn [[Bryce Cousland]] and his oldest son [[Fergus Cousland|Fergus]] are preparing to heed King [[Cailan Theirin|Cailan]]'s call to battle [[darkspawn]] at Ostagar. Arl [[Rendon Howe]] of Amaranthine waits for his forces to join the teyrn's at [[Highever]]. The tardiness of Howe's men is being discussed in the main hall as Fergus' younger sibling (the PC) enters; they are greeted by Arl Howe and Teyrn Cousland, and introduced to [[Duncan]], a senior [[Grey Warden]]. Duncan explains his mission and suggests that the PC would be a promising recruit--already knowing this idea will be dismissed by Teyrn Cousland. After being tasked with instructing Fergus to depart immediately with the bulk of the Cousland forces, the PC is intercepted by Ser [[Gilmore]], a knight in Highever's service; Teyrna [[Eleanor Cousland]], the PC's mother, wishes them to collect their [[Dog|dog]] from the kitchens. After finishing both tasks, the PC heads for bed.
   
In the night, Arl Howe's "late" men seize the castle. The PC wakes up, fights a way out of his/her bedroom and finds the teyrna, who explains that the teyrn is missing. A quick search will reveal Fergus' son and wife murdered, along with the other guests. Teyrna Eleanor, saddened and outraged, [[The Cousland Treasury|suggests]] retrieving a [[Family Sword|family heirloom]] [[Shield of Highever|or two]]. In the main hall Ser Gilmore, directing the few remaining defenders, says the teyrn has headed for the kitchen.
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In the night, Arl Howe's "late" men unexpectedly turn on the Couslands, and [[Siege of Castle Cousland|seize]] the castle. The PC wakes up, fights a way out of their bedroom, and finds Eleanor, who explains that the teyrn is missing. A quick search will reveal Fergus' son and wife murdered. Teyrna Eleanor, saddened and outraged, [[The Cousland Treasury|suggests]] retrieving a [[Family Sword|family heirloom]] [[Shield of Highever|or two]]. In the main hall, Ser Gilmore, directing the few remaining defenders, says Teyrn Bryce has headed for the kitchen.
   
In the pantry they find the teyrn, gravely wounded. Duncan fights his way here and asks to recruit the PC. Bryce relents, wanting his youngest child to tell Fergus what has happened. Duncan offers to bring the teyrna too, but she refuses to leave her husband's side-and the teyrn is too injured to travel.
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In the pantry they find Bryce, gravely wounded and unable to move. Duncan fights his way in and asks to recruit the PC. Bryce relents, wanting his youngest child to tell Fergus what has happened. Duncan offers to save Eleanor too, but she refuses to leave her husband's side, and they are both killed as Duncan and the PC escape.
   
 
== Result ==
 
== Result ==
 
[[File:Last of Line.png|right|"Last of Your Line" achievement trophy]]
 
[[File:Last of Line.png|right|"Last of Your Line" achievement trophy]]
The PC travels with Duncan to [[Ostagar]], where they are greeted by [[King Cailan]]. The king mentions that Fergus is in the [[Korcari Wilds]] on patrol, but there is no opportunity for the PC to seek him out. (The fate of Fergus is not revealed until the [[Epilogue (Origins)|Epilogue]].) When the PC first arrives at Ostagar the achievement [[Achievements#Origin_Achievements|Last of Your Line]] will be awarded.
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The PC travels with Duncan to [[Ostagar]], where they are greeted by King Cailan. The king mentions that Fergus is in the [[Korcari Wilds]] on patrol, but there is no opportunity for the PC to seek him out. (The fate of Fergus is not revealed until the [[Epilogue (Origins)|Epilogue]].) When the PC first arrives at Ostagar the achievement [[Achievements (Origins)#Quest Achievements|Last of Your Line]] will be awarded.
   
== Origin Quests ==
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== Quests ==
{{:Father's Task|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}}
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{{:Father's Task|style=iconmini}}<br>
{{:Mischief in the Larder|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}}
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{{:Mischief in the Larder|style=iconmini}}<br>
{{:Howe Treachery|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}}
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{{:Howe Treachery|style=iconmini}}<br>
{{:The Cousland Treasury|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}}
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{{:The Cousland Treasury|style=iconmini}}<br>
{{:Sweet Iona / Sweet Dairren|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}}
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{{:Sweet Iona / Sweet Dairren|style=iconmini}}
   
 
== Characters ==
 
== Characters ==
 
* [[Fergus Cousland]]
 
* [[Fergus Cousland]]
* [[Teyrn Bryce Cousland]]
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* [[Bryce Cousland|Teyrn Bryce Cousland]]
* [[Teyrna Eleanor Cousland]] (temporary [[companion]])
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* [[Eleanor Cousland|Teyrna Eleanor Cousland]] (temporary [[Companions (Origins)|companion]])
 
* [[Oriana Cousland]]
 
* [[Oriana Cousland]]
 
* [[Oren Cousland]]
 
* [[Oren Cousland]]
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* [[Duncan]]
 
* [[Duncan]]
 
* [[Iona]]
 
* [[Iona]]
* [[Mother Mallol]]
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* [[Mallol|Mother Mallol]]
* [[Lady Landra]]
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* [[Landra|Lady Landra]]
 
* [[Nan]]
 
* [[Nan]]
* [[Ser Gilmore]] (temporary companion)
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* Ser [[Gilmore]] (temporary companion)
 
* [[Aldous]]
 
* [[Aldous]]
* [[Arl Rendon Howe]]
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* Arl [[Rendon Howe]]
   
== Initial Statistics ==
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== Initial statistics ==
[[File:Origin-HumanNoble icon.png|right]]
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[[File:Cg ico origin human noble.png|right]]
 
In addition to those selected by the player at character creation, a Human Noble Warden automatically begins with the following:
 
In addition to those selected by the player at character creation, a Human Noble Warden automatically begins with the following:
   
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=== Skills ===
'''Skills:''' [[Combat Training]], plus [[Improved Combat Training]] (Warrior) or [[Poison-Making]] (Rogue)
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{{:Combat Training|style=iconmini}} and either {{:Combat Training|style=iconmini|tier=2}} (Warrior) or {{:Poison-Making|style=iconmini}} (Rogue)
   
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=== Talents ===
'''Starting Talents:''' [[Shield Bash]] (Warrior) or [[Dirty Fighting]] (Rogue)
 
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{| class="daotable"
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| [[Warrior talents (Origins)|Warrior]]
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| {{:Shield Bash (Origins)|style=iconmini}}
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| [[Rogue talents (Origins)|Rogue]]
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| {{:Dirty Fighting|style=iconmini}}
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|}
   
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=== Equipment ===
'''Initial Gear:''' [[Studded Leather Armor Set|Studded Leather Armor]] (full set) or Leather Armor (full set)
 
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{| class="daotable"
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| [[Armor (Origins)|Armor]]
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| {{:Studded Leather armor set|style=iconmini}} &ensp; or &ensp; {{:Leather armor set|style=iconmini}}
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|}
   
== Unique Origin Items ==
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== Unique items ==
{{:Family Sword|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}}
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{{:Family Sword|style=iconmini}}<br>
{{:Shield of Highever|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}}
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{{:Shield of Highever|style=iconmini}}<br>
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{{:Heavy Maul|style=iconmini}} or {{:Executioner's Helm|style=iconmini}} - a random drop from Howe Knight
   
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
 
<gallery style="text-align:center;" widths="180">
 
<gallery style="text-align:center;" widths="180">
Humans - Noble.jpg|Human Noble concept art
 
 
Human Noble.JPG|Human Noble concept art (with border)
 
Human Noble.JPG|Human Noble concept art (with border)
 
Castle Cousland - Nobles talking.png|Teyrna Eleanor Cousland, Lady Landra, Dairren and Iona talking.
 
Castle Cousland - Nobles talking.png|Teyrna Eleanor Cousland, Lady Landra, Dairren and Iona talking.
 
Castle Cousland - Highever forces.png|Cousland forces leaving the castle
 
Castle Cousland - Highever forces.png|Cousland forces leaving the castle
Castle Cousland under attack.png|Castle Cousland being under attack
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Castle Cousland under attack.png|Castle Cousland under attack
 
Castle Cousland's chapel praying.png|Mother Mallol praying along with two soldiers
 
Castle Cousland's chapel praying.png|Mother Mallol praying along with two soldiers
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
 
* Teyrna Cousland recognises Howe's men by their shields, but very few of those encountered bear shields, let alone [[Howe Guard Shield|this]] one.
 
* Teyrna Cousland recognises Howe's men by their shields, but very few of those encountered bear shields, let alone [[Howe Guard Shield|this]] one.
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* After killing the Giant Rats in the Pantry, Ser Gilmore mentions that it "sounds like the start to every bad adventure tale my grandfather used to tell me". This is a reference to "giant rats" being the first enemy fought in many fantasy RPGs.
{{SpoilerDAO|The human noble is the only background which allows the player to marry Alistair or Anora.}}
 
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* The majority of the Human Noble Origin was written by [[BioWare]] lead writer [[David Gaider]].<ref>{{BWF|date=January 8, 2010|author=[[David Gaider]]|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160412045523/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/43582-writers-of-dragon-age/page-6|title=Writers of Dragon Age}}</ref>
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{{SpoilerDAO|
 
* This origin is the only background which allows the player to marry Alistair or Anora.}}
   
 
== Bugs ==
 
== Bugs ==
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* The northern door of the main hall may become stuck and prevent you from completing the quest. To avoid this, save just after [[The Cousland Treasury]] is initiated; make opening that northern door your first priority (after surviving the fights along the way, and ''before'' retrieving gear from the treasury) and wait for Ser Gilmore to tell you about the teyrn (rather than attempting to initiate conversation yourself).
 
* The northern door of the main hall may become stuck and prevent you from completing the quest. To avoid this, save just after [[The Cousland Treasury]] is initiated; make opening that northern door your first priority (after surviving the fights along the way, and ''before'' retrieving gear from the treasury) and wait for Ser Gilmore to tell you about the teyrn (rather than attempting to initiate conversation yourself).
   
== External Links ==
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== References ==
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FIxLQ-EJ9E YouTube walkthrough]
 
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<references/>
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[[es:Noble humano (origen)]]
 
[[Category:Origin stories]]
 
[[Category:Origin stories]]
 
[[Category:Dragon Age: Origins quests]]
 
[[Category:Dragon Age: Origins quests]]
[[Category:Origin story quests]]
 

Revision as of 15:40, 11 October 2020

“For generations, your family, the Couslands, has stewarded the lands of Highever, earning the loyalty of your people with justice and temperance. When your country was occupied by the Orlesian Empire, your father and grandfather served the embattled kings of your land. Today, your elder brother takes up House Cousland’s banner in service to the Crown——not against the men of Orlais, but against the bestial darkspawn rising in the south.”

The Human Noble Origin is one of six origins available in Dragon Age: Origins. This character begins as the child of the Teyrn of Highever, one of the most powerful nobles in Ferelden. The default name is "Aedan Cousland" if male, "Elissa Cousland" if female. Rogue and Warrior humans start with this origin. For human mage characters, see Magi Origin.

Introduction

“Some lands are ruled by men and women who believe that they have been elevated to their rank by the Maker Himself, but in Ferelden, rulers must earn their place. The nobility is not suffered gladly, as the Orlesian Empire discovered to its dismay when it attempted to occupy the land.

The Couslands have stewarded the lands of Highever for many generations, dating even to before Ferelden's first king was crowned. They have persevered so long because of their reputation for justice and temperance, as well as their willingness to lead men into battle. With the rise of the darkspawn horde in the south, it thus falls on the Teyrn of Highever to send out the call once again: duty demands that an army be sent to King Cailan's aid at once.

As the Couslands will quickly discover, however, the evil horde to the south is not the only darkness in Ferelden; treachery stalks the halls of Castle Cousland as well.

As a young scion of the Cousland family, the duty of carrying its banner will fall to you. Will you live up to your family's proud heritage? Or will you forge your own path, and damn the consequences?”[1]

Plot

Teyrn Bryce Cousland and his oldest son Fergus are preparing to heed King Cailan's call to battle darkspawn at Ostagar. Arl Rendon Howe of Amaranthine waits for his forces to join the teyrn's at Highever. The tardiness of Howe's men is being discussed in the main hall as Fergus' younger sibling (the PC) enters; they are greeted by Arl Howe and Teyrn Cousland, and introduced to Duncan, a senior Grey Warden. Duncan explains his mission and suggests that the PC would be a promising recruit--already knowing this idea will be dismissed by Teyrn Cousland. After being tasked with instructing Fergus to depart immediately with the bulk of the Cousland forces, the PC is intercepted by Ser Gilmore, a knight in Highever's service; Teyrna Eleanor Cousland, the PC's mother, wishes them to collect their dog from the kitchens. After finishing both tasks, the PC heads for bed.

In the night, Arl Howe's "late" men unexpectedly turn on the Couslands, and seize the castle. The PC wakes up, fights a way out of their bedroom, and finds Eleanor, who explains that the teyrn is missing. A quick search will reveal Fergus' son and wife murdered. Teyrna Eleanor, saddened and outraged, suggests retrieving a family heirloom or two. In the main hall, Ser Gilmore, directing the few remaining defenders, says Teyrn Bryce has headed for the kitchen.

In the pantry they find Bryce, gravely wounded and unable to move. Duncan fights his way in and asks to recruit the PC. Bryce relents, wanting his youngest child to tell Fergus what has happened. Duncan offers to save Eleanor too, but she refuses to leave her husband's side, and they are both killed as Duncan and the PC escape.

Result

"Last of Your Line" achievement trophy

The PC travels with Duncan to Ostagar, where they are greeted by King Cailan. The king mentions that Fergus is in the Korcari Wilds on patrol, but there is no opportunity for the PC to seek him out. (The fate of Fergus is not revealed until the Epilogue.) When the PC first arrives at Ostagar the achievement Last of Your Line will be awarded.

Quests

Father's Task Father's Task
Mischief in the Larder Mischief in the Larder
Howe Treachery Howe Treachery
The Cousland Treasury The Cousland Treasury
Sweet Iona / Sweet Dairren Sweet Iona / Sweet Dairren

Characters

Initial statistics

Cg ico origin human noble

In addition to those selected by the player at character creation, a Human Noble Warden automatically begins with the following:

Skills

Combat Training Combat Training and either Improved Combat Training Improved Combat Training (Warrior) or Poison-Making Poison-Making (Rogue)

Talents

Warrior Shield Bash Shield Bash
Rogue Dirty Fighting Dirty Fighting

Equipment

Armor Studded Leather armor set Studded Leather armor set   or   Leather armor set Leather armor set

Unique items

Family Sword Family Sword
Shield of Highever Shield of Highever
Heavy Maul Heavy Maul or Executioner's Helm Executioner's Helm - a random drop from Howe Knight

Gallery

Trivia

  • Teyrna Cousland recognises Howe's men by their shields, but very few of those encountered bear shields, let alone this one.
  • After killing the Giant Rats in the Pantry, Ser Gilmore mentions that it "sounds like the start to every bad adventure tale my grandfather used to tell me". This is a reference to "giant rats" being the first enemy fought in many fantasy RPGs.
  • The majority of the Human Noble Origin was written by BioWare lead writer David Gaider.[2]

This section contains spoilers for:
Dragon Age: Origins.


  • This origin is the only background which allows the player to marry Alistair or Anora.


Bugs

  • In Mischief in the Larder, the pantry door leading to the kitchen area may not open or unlock after defeating the rats and the opportunity to name Dog. To avoid this, refrain from spamming the Escape key to skip ahead, and let Ser Gilmore initiate the next conversation instead of clicking on him.
  • The northern door of the main hall may become stuck and prevent you from completing the quest. To avoid this, save just after The Cousland Treasury is initiated; make opening that northern door your first priority (after surviving the fights along the way, and before retrieving gear from the treasury) and wait for Ser Gilmore to tell you about the teyrn (rather than attempting to initiate conversation yourself).

References