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== Ennoblement ==
  
== Ennoblement ==
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Outside of Orlais, it is believed that the lower classes find nobility and the Game contemptible. In truth, most Orlesians aspire to become its participants. Some say that Orlais is a kind of meritocracy, and it is true that anyone could conceivably join the ranks of nobility if they become wealthy enough. For example, a lucky merchant with a powerful patron could gain a title through the Council of Heralds. However, it is exceptionally rare and for most commoners ennoblement remains an unattainable goal.<ref name="World of Thedas 1" />
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Outside of Orlais, it is believed that the lower classes find nobility and the Game contemptible. In truth, most Orlesians aspire to become its participants – even [[Briala]]'s parents were players of the Game<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', pp. 66 and 236</ref>, even though they were only servants, and elven ones at that. Some say that Orlais is a kind of meritocracy, and it is true that anyone could conceivably join the ranks of nobility if they become wealthy enough. For example, a lucky merchant with a powerful patron could gain a title through the [[Council of Heralds]]. However, it is exceptionally rare and for most commoners ennoblement remains an unattainable goal.<ref name="World of Thedas 1" />
   
 
== Titles ==
  
== Titles ==
 
[[Kordillus Drakon I|Emperor Drakon]], the founder of the Empire, abolished all noble titles with the exception of Lord, Lady and Emperor, fearing that the Grand Game would tear the nation apart. It did not end the Game as Drakon had intended and only made it worse. The nobles began to find other ways to state their superiority and even collect unofficial titles, such as "the exalted patron of Tassus Klay" or "uncle to the champion of Tremmes".<ref>[[Codex entry: The Orlesian Empire]]</ref> With this failure the official titles would later be restored.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhXCpKDqFb8#t=1660 Interview with David Gaider]</ref>
  
[[Kordillus Drakon I|Emperor Drakon]], the founder of the Empire, abolished all noble titles with the exception of Lord, Lady and Emperor, fearing that the Grand Game would tear the nation apart. It did not end the Game as Drakon had intended and only made it worse. The nobles began to find other ways to state their superiority and even collect unofficial titles, such as "the exalted patron of Tassus Klay" or "uncle to the champion of Tremmes".<ref>[[Codex entry: The Orlesian Empire]]</ref> With this failure the official titles would later be restored.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhXCpKDqFb8#t=1660 Interview with David Gaider]</ref>
   
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Titles other than Lord and Lady were abolished again in 8:29 [[Blessed Age|Blessed]] by [[Reville Valmont|Emperor Reville]]. He decreed that no noble of Orlais was the equal of the Imperial family and thus all would only carry the title of Lord or Lady in his presence. This resulted again in the use of unofficial titles among the nobles. Outside of the Imperial court, the use of both, the traditional titles and the ornate, unofficial ones, continued as a social matter. Reville also bestowed new titles to certain nobles during this period.<ref name="RPG">''[[Dragon Age (tabletop RPG)]], Core Rulebook'', p. 173</ref>
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Titles are granted by the Orlesian '''[[Codex entry: Council of Heralds|Council of Heralds]]'''.
  
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When Reville died in 8:51 Blessed, many among the gentry hoped their titles would be restored. Many nobles with pre-existing, traditional titles claimed the new Lords and Ladies only deserved their new title, which naturally placed them lowest in the hierarchy of the Game. This nearly sparked civil war within the empire. It took the assassination of Emperor Etienne II<ref name="Council">[[Codex entry: Council of Heralds]]</ref> to decree that courtly titles would be maintained—with tacit recognition of “unofficial” titles being handled through the use of the Council of Heralds.<ref name="RPG"/>
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Titles are granted by the Orlesian '''[[Council of Heralds]]'''.
 
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{{Note|The title of viscount is not known to be used in Orlais, though chevalier Ser [[Michel Lafaille]] was appointed Viscount of Orlesian-occupied [[Kirkwall]].}}
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{{Note|The title of viscount is not known to be used in Orlais, and instead the Orlesians have a vicomte or a vicomtesse (for example, the Vicomtesse of Mont-de-glace); despite this, chevalier Ser [[Michel Lafaille]] was appointed a Viscount of Orlesian-occupied [[Kirkwall]]. }}
   
 
== Known royalty and nobility ==
  
== Known royalty and nobility ==
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** Emperor Freyan Valmont – ascended to the throne in 7:44 [[Storm Age|Storm]]. It is known that he abolished the law that disallowed women from joining the Orlesian knighthood.<ref>[[Codex entry: Aveline, Knight of Orlais]]</ref>
  
** Emperor Freyan Valmont – ascended to the throne in 7:44 [[Storm Age|Storm]]. It is known that he abolished the law that disallowed women from joining the Orlesian knighthood.<ref>[[Codex entry: Aveline, Knight of Orlais]]</ref>
 
** Emperor Cyril Valmont – ruler during the liberation of [[Kirkwall]] from the [[Qunari]] in 7:60 Storm<ref name=":3">[[Codex entry: Halamshiral]]</ref><ref>Mentioned on a plaque titled "Victory and Shade" found in Val Royeaux's Summer Bazaar</ref>
  
** Emperor Cyril Valmont – ruler during the liberation of [[Kirkwall]] from the [[Qunari]] in 7:60 Storm<ref name=":3">[[Codex entry: Halamshiral]]</ref><ref>Mentioned on a plaque titled "Victory and Shade" found in Val Royeaux's Summer Bazaar</ref>
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** Emperor Etienne Valmont I – the Emperor who presided over the end of the [[Exalted Marches]] against the Qunari<ref>{{cite wot|122}}</ref> he ruled from 7:71 [[Storm Age|Storm]] to 8:21 [[Blessed Age|Blessed]]<ref name="palace paintings">Reigns of several Valmont Emperors are denoted under paintings found in the [[Winter Palace]] during [[Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts]]</ref>
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** [[Etienne Valmont I|Emperor Etienne Valmont I]] – the Emperor who presided over the end of the [[Exalted Marches]] against the Qunari<ref>{{cite wot|122}}</ref> he ruled from 7:71 [[Storm Age|Storm]] to 8:21 Blessed<ref name="palace paintings">Reigns of several Valmont Emperors are denoted under paintings found in the [[Winter Palace]] during [[Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts]]</ref>
 
** Empress Yvette, wife of Emperor Etienne
 
** Empress Yvette, wife of Emperor Etienne
 
** [[Reville|Emperor Reville Valmont]] – known as the "Mad Emperor", he ruled from 8:21-8:51 Blessed and ordered the second and successful invasion of Ferelden<ref>{{cite wot|123}}</ref><ref name="palace paintings" />
  
** [[Reville|Emperor Reville Valmont]] – known as the "Mad Emperor", he ruled from 8:21-8:51 Blessed and ordered the second and successful invasion of Ferelden<ref>{{cite wot|123}}</ref><ref name="palace paintings" />
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** Emperor Etienne Valmont II - ruled from 8:51-8:55 Blessed,<ref name="palace paintings" /> lost his life amidst the political turmoil left by Reville<ref name=":4">[[Codex entry: Council of Heralds]]</ref>
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** Emperor Etienne Valmont II - ruled from 8:51-8:55 Blessed,<ref name="palace paintings" /> lost his life amidst the political turmoil left by Reville.<ref name="Council"/>
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** Emperor Judicael Valmont I – ruled from 8:55-8:70 Blessed,<ref name="palace paintings" /> he rebuilt the [[Winter Palace]] in [[Halamshiral]]
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** [[Judicael Valmont I|Emperor Judicael Valmont I]] – ruled from 8:55-8:70 Blessed,<ref name="palace paintings" /> he rebuilt the [[Winter Palace]] in [[Halamshiral]]
 
** Emperor Judicael Valmont II – ruled from 8:70-8:84 Blessed<ref name="palace paintings" />
  
** Emperor Judicael Valmont II – ruled from 8:70-8:84 Blessed<ref name="palace paintings" />
 
** [[Florian Valmont|Emperor Florian Valmont]] – ruled from 8:84 Blessed to 9:19 [[Dragon Age (time period)|Dragon]], lost Ferelden to a [[Fereldan Rebellion|rebellion]]
  
** [[Florian Valmont|Emperor Florian Valmont]] – ruled from 8:84 Blessed to 9:19 [[Dragon Age (time period)|Dragon]], lost Ferelden to a [[Fereldan Rebellion|rebellion]]
 
** [[Celene Valmont I|Empress Celene Valmont I]] – crowned Empress in 9:20 Dragon after her uncle Florian died without issue. Current ruler of Orlais as of 9:41 Dragon.
  
** [[Celene Valmont I|Empress Celene Valmont I]] – crowned Empress in 9:20 Dragon after her uncle Florian died without issue. Current ruler of Orlais as of 9:41 Dragon.
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** [[Gaspard de Chalons|Emperor Gaspard de Chalons]] – can be crowned Emperor in 9:41 Dragon if his cousin Celene I is assassinated. First Emperor of Chalons dynasty.
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** [[Gaspard de Chalons|Emperor Gaspard de Chalons]] – can be crowned Emperor in 9:41 Dragon if his cousin Celene I is assassinated. First ruler of Chalons dynasty.
   
 
* Emperors/Empresses with undated reigns:
  
* Emperors/Empresses with undated reigns:
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** Emperor Leandre I<ref name="leandre">"Emperor Leandre II" is mentioned by [[the Inquisitor]] while judging the remains of [[Florianne de Chalons]].</ref>
  
** Emperor Leandre I<ref name="leandre">"Emperor Leandre II" is mentioned by [[the Inquisitor]] while judging the remains of [[Florianne de Chalons]].</ref>
 
** Emperor Leandre II<ref name="leandre" />
  
** Emperor Leandre II<ref name="leandre" />
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** Empress Michele de la Tour de Fermin <ref>Dragon Age: The World of Thedas Volume 2, p. 237</ref>
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** Empress Michele de la Tour de Fermin <ref>{{cite wot2|22}}</ref>
   
 
=== Princes and Princesses ===
  
=== Princes and Princesses ===
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* Crown Prince Etienne III - one of Emperor Judicael II's twin sons, died during the Hundred Days Cough of 8:77 [[Blessed Age|Blessed]]
  
* Crown Prince Etienne III - one of Emperor Judicael II's twin sons, died during the Hundred Days Cough of 8:77 [[Blessed Age|Blessed]]
 
* Princess Evangeline - daughter of Emperor Florian, died during the Hundred Days Cough of 8:77 [[Blessed Age|Blessed]]
  
* Princess Evangeline - daughter of Emperor Florian, died during the Hundred Days Cough of 8:77 [[Blessed Age|Blessed]]
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* Prince Arwand de Glace – son of Empress Vougine<ref name="Vougiene" />
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* Prince Arwand de Glace – son of Empress Vougiene<ref name="Vougiene" />
 
* Crown Prince Leopold - one of Emperor Judicael II's twin sons, died during the Hundred Days Cough of 8:77 [[Blessed Age|Blessed]]
  
* Crown Prince Leopold - one of Emperor Judicael II's twin sons, died during the Hundred Days Cough of 8:77 [[Blessed Age|Blessed]]
 
* Prince Reynaud – youngest son of Emperor Judicael I, brother to Emperors Judicael II and Florian, and the father of Empress [[Celene]] I<ref name="tme67">''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 67</ref>
  
* Prince Reynaud – youngest son of Emperor Judicael I, brother to Emperors Judicael II and Florian, and the father of Empress [[Celene]] I<ref name="tme67">''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 67</ref>
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* Duke Isidore d'Arlesans, Duke Yvon of Savrenne, and Duke Stephan of Val Montaigne - Younger brothers of Emperor Alphonse Valmont. <ref>[[Codex entry: Winter Palace]]</ref>
  
* Duke Isidore d'Arlesans, Duke Yvon of Savrenne, and Duke Stephan of Val Montaigne - Younger brothers of Emperor Alphonse Valmont. <ref>[[Codex entry: Winter Palace]]</ref>
 
* Duchess Clarisse de Montfort - mother of Empress Celene I
  
* Duchess Clarisse de Montfort - mother of Empress Celene I
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* Duke [[Cyril de Montfort]] – the youngest member of the Council of Heralds,<ref name=":5" /> son of Duke Prosper<ref>Mark of the Assassin</ref>
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* Duke [[Cyril de Montfort]] – the youngest member of the [[Council of Heralds]],<ref name=":5" /> son of Duke Prosper<ref>Mark of the Assassin</ref>
 
* Duke [[Prosper de Montfort]] – a close friend and cousin of Celene I<ref name="tme67" />
  
* Duke [[Prosper de Montfort]] – a close friend and cousin of Celene I<ref name="tme67" />
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* Duke [[Remache]] of Lydes – Gaspard de Chalons' ally during the [[War of the Lions|Orlesian Civil War]], his death sparked a sucession crisis between his daughter Monette, his brother Jean-Gaspard and his cousin Caralina. <ref name=":11">[[Choose Successor in Lydes]]</ref>
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* Duke [[Remache]] of Lydes – Gaspard de Chalons' ally during the [[War of the Lions|Orlesian Civil War]], his death sparked a succession crisis between his daughter Monette, his brother Jean-Gaspard and his cousin Caralina. <ref name=":11">[[Choose Successor in Lydes]]</ref>
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* Duchess Marissa de Ghislain - died in 8:96 [[Blessed Age|Blessed]] of the blue death, later succeded by her younger brother Bastien.
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* Duchess Marissa de Ghislain - died in 8:96 [[Blessed Age|Blessed]] of the blue death, later succeeded by her younger brother Bastien.
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* Duke Bastien de Ghislain – Grand Duke Gaspard's father-in-law<ref name="tme67" /> Head of the Council of Heralds and the lover of Madame [[Vivienne]].
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* Duke [[de Ghislain family|Bastien de Ghislain]] – Grand Duke Gaspard's father-in-law<ref name="tme67" /> Head of the [[Council of Heralds]] and the lover of Madame [[Vivienne]].
 
* Duchess Nicoline - Duke Bastien's wife and Grand Duke Gaspard's mother-in-law
  
* Duchess Nicoline - Duke Bastien's wife and Grand Duke Gaspard's mother-in-law
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* Duke Laurent de Ghislain - Son of Duke Bastien de Ghislain and Duchess Nicoline, and a member of the Council of Heralds
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* Duke Laurent de Ghislain - Son of Duke Bastien de Ghislain and Duchess Nicoline, and a member of the [[Council of Heralds]]
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* Duke Germain de Chalons - member of the Council of Heralds, and paternal uncle to Grand Duke Gaspard<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', pg. 63.</ref>
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* Duke [[de Chalons family|Germain de Chalons]] - member of the [[Council of Heralds]], and paternal uncle to Grand Duke Gaspard<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 63</ref>
 
* Duke Theodore de Chalons - husband of Princess Melisande, and father of Grand Duke Gaspard & Grand Duchess Florianne
  
* Duke Theodore de Chalons - husband of Princess Melisande, and father of Grand Duke Gaspard & Grand Duchess Florianne
 
* Duke Stefan de Firmin - duke of Val Firmin and husband of Duke Remache's cousin Caralina <ref name=":11" />
  
* Duke Stefan de Firmin - duke of Val Firmin and husband of Duke Remache's cousin Caralina <ref name=":11" />
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* Duchess Nicole de Val Montaigne - A member of the Orlesian Society for the Protection of Historic Architecture interested in restoring Judicael's Crossing in [[Emprise du Lion]]. <ref>[[Restore Judicael's Crossing]]</ref>
  
* Duchess Nicole de Val Montaigne - A member of the Orlesian Society for the Protection of Historic Architecture interested in restoring Judicael's Crossing in [[Emprise du Lion]]. <ref>[[Restore Judicael's Crossing]]</ref>
 
* Duke Genelle <ref>[[A Conspiracy of Dunces]]</ref>
  
* Duke Genelle <ref>[[A Conspiracy of Dunces]]</ref>
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* Duchess de Savrenne – unnamed duchess who, in 9:41 Dragon, had originally ordered stone from Sahrnia; but later changed her mind and donated to the building of a fountain in honour of Celene's war efforts.<ref>Note inside Mistress Poulin's house in Sahrnia.</ref>
   
 
=== Marquises ===
  
=== Marquises ===
 
* Marquis de Chevin – one of Celene's closest allies; along with Houses Ghislain, Morrac and d'Argent, he makes up the "northern host" of the Empress' supporters<ref name="asunder288">''[[Dragon Age: Asunder]]'', p. 288</ref>
  
* Marquis de Chevin – one of Celene's closest allies; along with Houses Ghislain, Morrac and d'Argent, he makes up the "northern host" of the Empress' supporters<ref name="asunder288">''[[Dragon Age: Asunder]]'', p. 288</ref>
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* Marquis de [[Montsimmard]] & Marquise Cosinne de Montsimmard – with strong ties to the [[Montsimmard]] [[Circle of Magi]]<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 31</ref> and parents of [[Lienne de Montsimmard]]
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* Marquis de [[Montsimmard]] & Marquise Cosinne de Montsimmard – rulers of Montsimmard, who have strong ties to the [[Montsimmard]] [[Circle of Magi]]<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 31</ref> and are the parents of [[Lienne de Montsimmard]]
 
* Marquis [[DuRellion]]
  
* Marquis [[DuRellion]]
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* [[Lady Mantillon]] – an elite player of [[The Grand Game]]<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 362</ref>
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* [[Mantillon|Lady Mantillon]] – an elite player of [[The Grand Game]]<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 362</ref>
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* Marquise Mantillon – a member of the Council of Heralds <ref>Wicked Eyes Wicked Hearts</ref>
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* [[Mantillon (Inquisition)|Marquise Mantillon]] – a member of the [[Council of Heralds]]<ref>Wicked Eyes Wicked Hearts</ref>
 
* Marquis of Salmont – a friend of [[Meghren]]<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne]]'', p. 223</ref>
  
* Marquis of Salmont – a friend of [[Meghren]]<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne]]'', p. 223</ref>
 
* Marquis Lambert Valmont - Father of Alphonse Valmont, the first Valmont Emperor. Served in the Orlesian Imperial Army as a Captain during the [[Fourth Blight]].
  
* Marquis Lambert Valmont - Father of Alphonse Valmont, the first Valmont Emperor. Served in the Orlesian Imperial Army as a Captain during the [[Fourth Blight]].
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* Marquise Courtemance - A marquise from the Heartlands <ref name=":1">[[Truth or Dare: Lake Celestine]]</ref>
  
* Marquise Courtemance - A marquise from the Heartlands <ref name=":1">[[Truth or Dare: Lake Celestine]]</ref>
 
* Marquise Freyette - Writer of the play "''The Sword of Drakon: an Examination of the Life and History of the Father of Orlais" ''<ref>[[Codex entry: A Compendium of Orlesian Theater]]</ref>
 
* Marquise Freyette - Writer of the play "''The Sword of Drakon: an Examination of the Life and History of the Father of Orlais" ''<ref>[[Codex entry: A Compendium of Orlesian Theater]]</ref>
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* Marquis Etienne – a supposedly very handsome noble attending the Winter Palace during [[Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts]].<ref>Dialogue in [[Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts]]</ref>
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* Marquise Solange Levesque of Montvent – ambassador of Orlais to Nevarra.<ref>Is mentioned by the Court Herald at the Winter Palace</ref>
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* Marquise Hedinelle – a noblewoman who has many allergies and is a dignitary to the Inquisition.
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* [[Alphonse|Marquise Alphonse]] - nephew to the Vicomtesse of [[Mont-de-glace]].
   
 
=== Comtes and Comtesses ===
  
=== Comtes and Comtesses ===
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* Comtesse Jeannevere<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 68</ref>
  
* Comtesse Jeannevere<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 68</ref>
 
* Comte Brevin de Chalons of Montfort<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 76</ref>
  
* Comte Brevin de Chalons of Montfort<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 76</ref>
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* Comte Pierre of [[Halamshiral]] – a nobleman somewhat sympathetic to the [[elven]] plight<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 155</ref>
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* Comte Pierre of [[Halamshiral]] – ruler of Halamshiral and a nobleman somewhat sympathetic to the [[elven]] plight<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 155</ref>
 
* Comte Chantral of Velun – an ardent suitor for Celene's hand<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 46</ref>
  
* Comte Chantral of Velun – an ardent suitor for Celene's hand<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 46</ref>
 
* Comtesse d'Argent – an ally of Celene<ref name="asunder288" />
  
* Comtesse d'Argent – an ally of Celene<ref name="asunder288" />
 
* Comtesse Elodie
  
* Comtesse Elodie
 
* Comtesse Helene – a patron of learning attempting to sponsor an [[elven]] math prodigy named Lennan being accepted into the [[University of Orlais]]<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 16</ref>
  
* Comtesse Helene – a patron of learning attempting to sponsor an [[elven]] math prodigy named Lennan being accepted into the [[University of Orlais]]<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 16</ref>
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* Comtesse Solange Montbelliard - "The Silver Lady of Churneau" and a member of the Council of Heralds <ref>[[Letter: A Letter to an Ambassador]]</ref><ref name=":5">[http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/Dance_with_the_Dowager:_The_Courante Dance with the Dowager: The Courante ]war table operation </ref>
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* Comtesse Solange Montbelliard - "The Silver Lady of Churneau" and a member of the [[Council of Heralds]]<ref>[[Note: A Letter to an Ambassador]]</ref><ref name=":5">[http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/Dance_with_the_Dowager:_The_Courante Dance with the Dowager: The Courante ]war table operation </ref>
 
* Comte Evram de Morrac - Ruler of Val Firmin during the late Exalted Age along with his wife Louise, previous owners of the mask [[Curse of Morrac]].
  
* Comte Evram de Morrac - Ruler of Val Firmin during the late Exalted Age along with his wife Louise, previous owners of the mask [[Curse of Morrac]].
 
* Comte Renald de Mourier - A distant relation of Empress Celene <ref name=":1" />
  
* Comte Renald de Mourier - A distant relation of Empress Celene <ref name=":1" />
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* Comte Marius de Poisson - A comte with lands bordering the Ylenn Basin. <ref>[[Dance with the Dowager: The Allemande]]</ref>
 
* Comte Marius de Poisson - A comte with lands bordering the Ylenn Basin. <ref>[[Dance with the Dowager: The Allemande]]</ref>
 
* Comte Etienne - Sponsored Lord Seeker [[Lambert van Reeves]] into the Templar Order.
 
* Comte Etienne - Sponsored Lord Seeker [[Lambert van Reeves]] into the Templar Order.
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* Comte Lothaire Doucy - Member of the Council of Heralds. <ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" />
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* Comte Lothaire Doucy - Member of the [[Council of Heralds]].<ref name="Council" /><ref name=":5" />
 
* Comtesse de Bayard <ref>[[Investigate the Strange Chalk Markings]]</ref>
 
* Comtesse de Bayard <ref>[[Investigate the Strange Chalk Markings]]</ref>
 
* Comtesse d'Arnee <ref>[[Codex entry: Blood Lotus]]</ref>
 
* Comtesse d'Arnee <ref>[[Codex entry: Blood Lotus]]</ref>
 
* Comtesse Simone of Savrenne - One of the previous owners of the axe [[Misfortune's Bite]].
  
* Comtesse Simone of Savrenne - One of the previous owners of the axe [[Misfortune's Bite]].
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* Comtesse Lutetia - a dignitary with a perculiar obsession with butterflies; and a patron of the arts. She was once a visitor and guest of the Inquisition.
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* Comtesse Dauvern<ref> A member of one of the ten Orlesian noble houses accompaning the Inquisition to [[Therinfal Redoubt]] during [[Champions of the Just]].</ref>
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=== Vicomtes and Vicomtesses ===
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* Vicomte de Melun - rumored to be conducting an affair with his stepdaughter <ref>[[Capitalize on Alliance with Fairbanks]]</ref>
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* Vicomte Tremane Pontival - brother to Leontine Pontival, who died at Therinfal; challenges Commander Cullen to a duel <ref>[[Nobility and Casualty]]</ref>
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* Vicomtesse Elodie de Morreau - a friend and associate of both Josephine and Enchanter Vivienne <ref>[[Truth or Dare: See and Be Seen]]</ref><ref>[[Truth or Dare: The Endgame]]</ref>
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* Vicomtesse Solange - the Vicomtesse of [[Mont-de-glace]].
   
 
=== Barons and Baronesses ===
  
=== Barons and Baronesses ===
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* Baron Remille Doucy - The original owner of the [[Mask of the Baron]]
  
* Baron Remille Doucy - The original owner of the [[Mask of the Baron]]
 
* Baron [[Havard-Pierre d'Amortisan]]
  
* Baron [[Havard-Pierre d'Amortisan]]
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* Baron Severin Doucy of Jader
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* Baron Severin Doucy of Jader.<ref>Is mentioned by the Court Herald at the Winter Palace</ref>
 
* Baroness Natale de Lasouche - [[Josephine Montilyet|Josephine]]'s friend who helped the Inquisition defeat Marquise Bouffon. <ref>[[Defeat Marquise Bouffon]] war table operation</ref>
  
* Baroness Natale de Lasouche - [[Josephine Montilyet|Josephine]]'s friend who helped the Inquisition defeat Marquise Bouffon. <ref>[[Defeat Marquise Bouffon]] war table operation</ref>
 
* Baron of Rosfort - A tyrannical baron who lived during the Exalted Age. <ref>[[Shield of the Anointed]] description</ref>
  
* Baron of Rosfort - A tyrannical baron who lived during the Exalted Age. <ref>[[Shield of the Anointed]] description</ref>
   
 
=== Lords and Ladies ===
  
=== Lords and Ladies ===
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* Lady Alcyone – Author of "''The Dowager's Field Guide to Good Society".''<ref>[[Codex entry: Orlesian Caprice Coins]]</ref>
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* Lady [[Couteau]] - One of the three handmaidens of Empress Celene along with lady Colombe and lady Fleur
  
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* Lady Arlette – wife of Baron Severin Doucy of Jader.<ref>Is mentioned by the Court Herald at the Winter Palace</ref>
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* Lady Colombe - One of the three handmaidens of Empress Celene along with lady Couteau and lady Fleur
  
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* Lord Bellien<ref name=":9" />
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* Lady Calienne de Ghislain - wife of Grand Duke Gaspard.
  
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* Lord Emile Deveraux - "the Golden Prince" of the Summer War<ref>[[Codex entry: The Lion of Orlais]].</ref>
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* Lord Bencour – a nobleman of Halamshiral; considered by the [[City elves]] something of a deadbeat regarding payment of his debts.<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 41</ref>
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* Lord Eustace of Val Foret, Bosom Companion of [[Florian]] the Glorious and Principal Patron of Leorande the Younger <ref name=":12">[[Blood of Val Foret]]</ref>
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* Lady Wilhelmina Bonchance – Author of the portrait book ''The Gallery of Knaves ''<ref name="Corentine" />
  ⚫
* Lord Vincent Callier – An ally of Empress Celene, was murdered along his entire family in 9:35 Dragon.<ref>[[Codex entry: Blackwall|Codex entry: Gordon Blackwall]]</ref>
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* Lady Cerise, wife of Lord Eustace <ref name=":12" />
  
  ⚫
* Lady [[Couteau]], Lady Colombe and Lady Fleur – The three handmaidens of Empress Celene.
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* Lady Cecilie Vasseur – lover of music and guardian of [[Leliana]] following the death of Oisine, Leliana's mother and Cecilie's handmaiden<ref>[[Dragon Age: The World of Thedas]], Vol. 2, pg. 84.</ref>; she and her household left [[Ferelden]] following the [[Fereldan Rebellion]]<ref>According to conversation with Leliana in ''[[Dragon Age: Origins]]''</ref>
  
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* Lord Pierren DesRosiers – Possible ally to the Inquisition.<ref name=":7">[[Alliances: Getting Things Moving]]</ref>
  ⚫
* Lady Dever<ref name=":9">[[Rescue the Spy]]</ref>
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* Lord Emile Deveraux – "the Golden Prince" of the Summer War.<ref>[[Codex entry: The Lion of Orlais]].</ref>
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* Lord Edmond – son of Baron Severin Doucy of Jader and his wife Arlette, student to the composer Emeline of Montsimmard.<ref>Is mentioned by the Court Herald at the Winter Palace</ref>
 
* Lady Elspeth<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 96</ref>
  
* Lady Elspeth<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 96</ref>
  ⚫
* Lady Taraline Emmald – [[Sera]]'s foster mother.
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* Lady Fleur - One of the three handmaidens of Empress Celene along with lady Colombe and lady Couteau
  
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* Lady Seryl of [[Jader]] – a loyal ally of Empress [[Celene]] I<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 158</ref>
  
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* Lord Bencour - a nobleman of Halamshiral; considered by the [[City elves]] something of a deadbeat regarding payment of his debts<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 41.</ref>
  
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* Remi Vascal – commonly known as the [[Black Fox]]
  
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* Lord Mainserai – a little-liked nobleman of [[Halamshiral]]<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 44</ref>
  
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* Lord Ignace Poulenc - with his wife discovered the beneficial properties of "Salubrious [[Embrium]]".<ref>[[Codex entry: Embrium]].</ref>
  
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* Lady Adele Lescot <ref>[[Assigning Michel de Chevin]]</ref>
  
 
* Lord [[Esmeral Abernache]]
  
* Lord [[Esmeral Abernache]]
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* Lord Ademar Garde-Haut - royal historian and author of several codex entries.<ref>[[Codex entry: Ville Montevelan]]</ref>
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* Lord Ezoire – Ruler of Ezoire.<ref>[[A Plea for Sanctuary]]</ref>
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* Lady Ivaline Fernande<ref name=":8">[[Codex entry: Crate of Live Death Watch Beetles]]</ref>
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* Lady Ginette Lagaspe - Allied with Marquise Bouffon <ref name=":0" />
  
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* Lord Roux Marchette - Declared himself king of the Nahashin Marshes during the Glory Age. <ref>[[Song of the Marshes]] description </ref>
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* Lord Ademar Garde-Haut – royal historian and author of several codex entries.<ref>[[Codex entry: Ville Montevelan]]</ref>
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* Lord Basile Maron <ref name=":6">[[Deal with Lord Basile Maron]]</ref>
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* Lord Benoit Gelinaux<ref>[[Eyes of the Maker]]</ref>
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* Lady Ducette - Lord Basile's daughter <ref name=":6" />
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* Lady Calienne de Ghislain – wife of Grand Duke Gaspard.
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* Lord D'Onterre - Owner of the [[Chateau d'Onterre]] in the [[Emerald Graves]] <ref>[[Codex entry: Lord D'Onterre's Journal]]</ref>
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* Lady Simone Therese Germaine – Author of "''An Illumination of the Art and Artifacts of the Imperial Court of Orlais".''<ref>[[Codex entry: The Colossus of Orlais]]</ref>
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* Lord Norbert de la Haine – ordered the construction of [[Chateau Haine]] in the Black Age.<ref>[[Codex entry: Chateau Haine]]</ref>
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* Lord [[Chancer de Lion]] - A trainer for the Inquisition.
 
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* Lady Seryl of [[Jader]] – a loyal ally of Empress [[Celene]] I.<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 158</ref>
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* Lord Ramond Maurel - Owner of [[Villa Maurel]] in the Emerald Graves.
 
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* Lord Norbert de la Haine - ordered the construction of [[Chateau Haine]] in the Black Age. <ref>[[Codex entry: Chateau Haine]]</ref>
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* Lord Werner Jauquin – Author of "''Tales of Val Royeaux".''<ref>[[Codex entry: Legend of the Three Sisters: Book 1]]</ref>
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* Lady Ginette Lagaspe – Allied with Marquise Bouffon.<ref name=":0" />
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* Lady Alcyone - Author of "''The Dowager's Field Guide to Good Society" ''<ref>[[Codex entry: Orlesian Caprice Coins]]</ref>
 
  ⚫
* Lord Rudalt de Lancre – Has a company of soldiers.<ref>Dialogue in [[Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts]]</ref>
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* Lord Aurelien of Montsimmard - comissioned the [[The Summer Sword|Summer Sword]] for his youngest son Luis in 8:84 Blessed <ref>[[Codex entry: The Summer Sword]]</ref>
 
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* Lord Giroux Lemarque - Father of Bernice Lemarque and [[Fairbanks]]' grandfather, depending on the Inquisitor's choices he could be the last of his ancient house. <ref>[[Noble Deeds, Noble Heart]]</ref><ref>[[Capitalize on Alliance with Fairbanks]]</ref>
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* Lord Giroux Lemarque – Father of Bernice Lemarque and [[Fairbanks]]' grandfather, depending on the Inquisitor's choices he could be the last of his ancient house.<ref>[[Noble Deeds, Noble Heart]]</ref><ref>[[Capitalize on Alliance with Fairbanks]]</ref>
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* Lady Adele Lescot<ref>[[Assigning Michel de Chevin]]</ref>
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* Lord Vincent Callier - An ally of Empress Celene, was murdered along his entire family in 9:35 Dragon. <ref>[[Codex entry: Blackwall|Codex entry: Gordon Blackwall]]</ref>
 
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* Lord Pierren DesRosiers - Possible ally to the Inquisition. <ref name=":7">[[Alliances: Getting Things Moving]]</ref>
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* Lord [[Chancer de Lion]] – A trainer for the Inquisition.
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* Lady Madeline – daughter of Marquise Solange Levesque of Montvent and renowned author and poet.<ref>Is mentioned by the Court Herald at the Winter Palace</ref>
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* Lady Velise Thibault - Possible ally to the Inquisition. <ref name=":7" />
 
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* Lady Celeste Thibault - Lady Velise's daughter, lover of Jecin Leandre <ref>[[Alliances: From the Heart]]</ref>
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* Lord Francois Maigny – Author of "''Aveline, Knight of Orlais".''<ref>[[Codex entry: Aveline, Knight of Orlais]]</ref>
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* Lord Mainserai – a little-liked nobleman of [[Halamshiral]].<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Masked Empire]]'', p. 44</ref>
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* Lady Eustace Richelieu <ref>[[Alliances: Forging a Way Forward]]</ref>
 
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* Lord Roux Marchette – Declared himself king of the Nahashin Marshes during the Glory Age.<ref>[[Song of the Marshes]] description</ref>
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* Lord Joffrey of Montfort - A courtier who left his wife Lady Chantal of Val Chevin to become a Chantry initiate. <ref>[[Codex entry: Statue of Blessed Brother Joffrey of Ghislain]]</ref>
 
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* Lord Benoit Gelinaux <ref>[[Eyes of the Maker]]</ref>
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* Lord Basile Maron<ref name=":6">[[Deal with Lord Basile Maron]]</ref>
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* Lady Ivaline Fernande <ref name=":8">[[Codex entry: Crate of Live Death Watch Beetles]]</ref>
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* Lady Ducette Maron – Lord Basile's daughter.<ref name=":6" />
  ⚫
* Lord Ramond Maurel – Owner of [[Villa Maurel]] in the Emerald Graves.
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* Lord and Lady Verchin <ref name=":8" />
 
  ⚫
* Lord Joffrey of Montfort – A courtier who left his wife Lady Chantal of Val Chevin to become a Chantry initiate.<ref>[[Codex entry: Statue of Blessed Brother Joffrey of Ghislain]]</ref>
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* Lady Dever <ref name=":9">[[Rescue the Spy]]</ref>
 
  ⚫
* Lord Montlaures – Father of Area, the wife of [[Kordillus Drakon I]].
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* Lord Bellien <ref name=":9" />
 
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* Lord Werner Jauquin - Author of "''Tales of Val Royeaux" ''<ref>[[Codex entry: Legend of the Three Sisters: Book 1]]</ref>
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* Lord Aurelien of Montsimmard – commissioned the [[The Summer Sword|Summer Sword]] for his youngest son Luis in 8:84 Blessed.<ref>[[Codex entry: The Summer Sword]]</ref>
  ⚫
* Lord Avery of Montsimmard<ref>[[Codex entry: The Silver Knight]]</ref>
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* Lord Montlaures - Father of Area, the wife of [[Kordillus Drakon I]].
 
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* Lady Sidonia <ref name=":10">[[Codex entry: How to Act Fereldan]]</ref>
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* Lady Nester<ref>[[Judgments: Abernache over Under]]</ref>
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* Lord D'Onterre – Owner of the [[Chateau d'Onterre]] in the [[Emerald Graves]].<ref>[[Codex entry: Lord D'Onterre's Journal]]</ref>
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* Lady Marchelette - Sidonia's daughter <ref name=":10" />
 
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* Lord Francois Maigny - Author of "''Aveline, Knight of Orlais" ''<ref>[[Codex entry: Aveline, Knight of Orlais]]</ref>
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* Lord Ignace Poulenc – with his wife discovered the beneficial properties of "Salubrious [[Embrium]]".<ref>[[Codex entry: Embrium]].</ref>
  ⚫
* Lady Eustace Richelieu<ref>[[Alliances: Forging a Way Forward]]</ref>
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* Lord Rudalt de Lancre - Has a company of soldiers <ref>Dialogue in [[Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts]]</ref>
 
  ⚫
* Lady Jonquil Severin – Author of "''Lifestyles of the Wealthy and Politically Influential".''<ref>[[Codex entry: Duke Prosper de Montfort]]</ref>
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* Lady Amandine du Val <ref name="Corentine" />
 
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* Lady Nester <ref>[[Judgments: Abernache over Under]]</ref>
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* Lady Sidonia<ref name=":10">[[Codex entry: How to Act Fereldan]]</ref>
  ⚫
* Lady Marchelette – Sidonia's daughter.<ref name=":10" />
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* Lady Guinevere Volant - An Inquisition agent <ref>[[Break Venatori Hold on Wycome]]</ref>
 
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* Lady Velise Thibault – Possible ally to the Inquisition.<ref name=":7" />
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* Lady Taraline Emmald - [[Sera]]'s foster mother
 
−
* Lady Simone Therese Germaine - Author of "''An Illumination of the Art and Artifacts of the Imperial Court of Orlais" ''<ref>[[Codex entry: The Colossus of Orlais]]</ref>
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* Lady Celeste Thibault – Lady Velise's daughter, lover of Jecin Leandre.<ref>[[Alliances: From the Heart]]</ref>
  ⚫
* Lady Amandine du Val<ref name="Corentine" />
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* Lady Jonquil Severin - Author of "''Lifestyles of the Wealthy and Politically Influential" ''<ref>[[Codex entry: Duke Prosper de Montfort]]</ref>
 
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* Lord Eustace of Val Foret, Bosom Companion of [[Florian]] the Glorious and Principal Patron of Leorande the Younger.<ref name=":12">[[Blood of Val Foret]]</ref>
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* Lord Avery of Montsimmard <ref>[[Codex entry: The Silver Knight]]</ref>
 
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* Lady Wilhelmina Bonchance - Author of the portrait book ''The Gallery of Knaves ''<ref name="Corentine" />
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* Lady Cerise – wife of Lord Eustace.<ref name=":12" />
  ⚫
* Lord Remi Vascal – commonly known as the [[Black Fox]].
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* Lord Ezoire - Ruler of Ezoire <ref>[[A Plea for Sanctuary]]</ref>
 
  ⚫
* Lady Cecilie Vasseur – lover of music and guardian of [[Leliana]] following the death of Oisine, Leliana's mother and Cecilie's handmaiden;<ref>{{Cite wot2|84}}</ref> she and her household left Ferelden following the [[Fereldan Rebellion]].<ref>According to conversation with Leliana in ''[[Dragon Age: Origins]]''</ref>
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* Lord and Lady Verchin<ref name=":8" />
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== Trivia ==
  
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* Lady Guinevere Volant – An Inquisition agent.<ref>[[Break Venatori Hold on Wycome]]</ref>
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* "Comte" is the French word for "Count". Aside from "chevalier", it is the only Orlesian title mentioned in-game that uses the French – all other Orlesian titles (Empress, Duke, Viscount, Baroness) are in English.
  
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* Lady Sennova
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* Lord Forsard Malecot - A Chevalier
   
 
== Gallery ==
  
== Gallery ==
 
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Emperor_Judicael_I.jpg|Emperor [[Judicael Valmont I]]
 
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== See also ==
  
== See also ==
 
* [[Fereldan royalty and nobility]]
  
* [[Fereldan royalty and nobility]]
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== References ==
  
== References ==

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Orlesian noble

Orlesian nobles

The Orlesian Empire is probably best known for two things – being the birthplace of the Chantry and for its extravagant royalty and nobility. Orlais has a large aristocracy famed for its excess, in particular the fashionable use of cosmetics and complicated clothing, from colorful shoes to elaborate masks.[1]

The Grand Game

Main article: The Grand Game

Among the Orlesian nobility, status and appearance are set above all things. Orlesian culture is renowned for its infighting, with every family engaging in what is known as the Grand Game whose object is to one-up rival nobles.[2]

Ennoblement

Outside of Orlais, it is believed that the lower classes find nobility and the Game contemptible. In truth, most Orlesians aspire to become its participants – even Briala's parents were players of the Game[3], even though they were only servants, and elven ones at that. Some say that Orlais is a kind of meritocracy, and it is true that anyone could conceivably join the ranks of nobility if they become wealthy enough. For example, a lucky merchant with a powerful patron could gain a title through the Council of Heralds. However, it is exceptionally rare and for most commoners ennoblement remains an unattainable goal.[2]

Titles

Emperor Drakon, the founder of the Empire, abolished all noble titles with the exception of Lord, Lady and Emperor, fearing that the Grand Game would tear the nation apart. It did not end the Game as Drakon had intended and only made it worse. The nobles began to find other ways to state their superiority and even collect unofficial titles, such as "the exalted patron of Tassus Klay" or "uncle to the champion of Tremmes".[4] With this failure the official titles would later be restored.[5]

Titles other than Lord and Lady were abolished again in 8:29 Blessed by Emperor Reville. He decreed that no noble of Orlais was the equal of the Imperial family and thus all would only carry the title of Lord or Lady in his presence. This resulted again in the use of unofficial titles among the nobles. Outside of the Imperial court, the use of both, the traditional titles and the ornate, unofficial ones, continued as a social matter. Reville also bestowed new titles to certain nobles during this period.[6]

When Reville died in 8:51 Blessed, many among the gentry hoped their titles would be restored. Many nobles with pre-existing, traditional titles claimed the new Lords and Ladies only deserved their new title, which naturally placed them lowest in the hierarchy of the Game. This nearly sparked civil war within the empire. It took the assassination of Emperor Etienne II[7] to decree that courtly titles would be maintained—with tacit recognition of “unofficial” titles being handled through the use of the Council of Heralds.[6]

Titles are granted by the Orlesian Council of Heralds.

Aristocratic titles and appropriate forms of address[8]
Masculine Feminine Form of address Usage
Emperor Empress Your Radiance,
Your Imperial Majesty		 Title for the Orlesian ruler and his or her spouse.
Prince Princess Your Imperial Highness Title for direct family members of the ruler, including their children and siblings.
Grand Duke Grand Duchess Your Highness Title for those who were once princes or princesses but are no longer directly related to the emperor. Not hereditary.
Duke Duchess Your Grace The highest noble title.
Marquis Marquise Your Grace Noble title. Lower than duke/duchess.
Comte Comtesse Your Lordship/Ladyship Noble title. Lower than marquis/marquise.
Baron Baroness Your Lordship/Ladyship Lowest noble title, often considered the equivalent of lord or lady.
Lord Lady Monsieur/Madame,
"de" or "du" honorific		 Acceptable address for any nobility, no matter the rank, but not royalty.
Chevalier Dame Ser Title reserved for the order of Orlesian knights.
Note: The title of viscount is not known to be used in Orlais, and instead the Orlesians have a vicomte or a vicomtesse (for example, the Vicomtesse of Mont-de-glace); despite this, chevalier Ser Michel Lafaille was appointed a Viscount of Orlesian-occupied Kirkwall.

Known royalty and nobility

Emperors and Empresses

  • Emperors/Empresses with dated reigns:
    • Emperor Kordillus Drakon I – the first Emperor of Orlais, ruled from -3 Ancient to 1:45 Divine
    • Empress Area Drakon – the wife of Kordillus I[9]
    • Emperor Kordillus Drakon II – the son of Kordillus I and the second Emperor of Orlais, crowned in 1:45 Divine
    • Empress Jeaneve Drakon I – one of the early Orlesian rulers. She created many of the traditions and practices of the imperial court. Her guard, the Empress's Arm, were one of the main predecessors of the chevaliers.[10]
    • Emperor Xavier Drakon – Deposed by Alphonse Valmont in the late Exalted Age, he was the last of the Drakon dynasty to hold the Orlesian throne.
    • Emperor Alphonse Valmont – the first of the Valmont dynasty to rule Orlais.
    • Empress Merise Valmont – ruled from 6:19-6:43 Steel[11]
    • Emperor Freyan Valmont – ascended to the throne in 7:44 Storm. It is known that he abolished the law that disallowed women from joining the Orlesian knighthood.[12]
    • Emperor Cyril Valmont – ruler during the liberation of Kirkwall from the Qunari in 7:60 Storm[13][14]
    • Emperor Etienne Valmont I – the Emperor who presided over the end of the Exalted Marches against the Qunari[15] he ruled from 7:71 Storm to 8:21 Blessed[16]
    • Empress Yvette, wife of Emperor Etienne
    • Emperor Reville Valmont – known as the "Mad Emperor", he ruled from 8:21-8:51 Blessed and ordered the second and successful invasion of Ferelden[17][16]
    • Emperor Etienne Valmont II - ruled from 8:51-8:55 Blessed,[16] lost his life amidst the political turmoil left by Reville.[7]
    • Emperor Judicael Valmont I – ruled from 8:55-8:70 Blessed,[16] he rebuilt the Winter Palace in Halamshiral
    • Emperor Judicael Valmont II – ruled from 8:70-8:84 Blessed[16]
    • Emperor Florian Valmont – ruled from 8:84 Blessed to 9:19 Dragon, lost Ferelden to a rebellion
    • Empress Celene Valmont I – crowned Empress in 9:20 Dragon after her uncle Florian died without issue. Current ruler of Orlais as of 9:41 Dragon.
    • Emperor Gaspard de Chalons – can be crowned Emperor in 9:41 Dragon if his cousin Celene I is assassinated. First ruler of Chalons dynasty.
  • Emperors/Empresses with undated reigns:
    • Empress Aimee[18]
    • Empress Celeste[19]
    • Emperor Corentine[20]
    • Empress Vougiene[21]
    • Emperor Leandre I[22]
    • Emperor Leandre II[22]
    • Empress Michele de la Tour de Fermin [23]

Princes and Princesses

  • Princess Charlotte – sister of Emperor Corentine[20]
  • Crown Prince Etienne III - one of Emperor Judicael II's twin sons, died during the Hundred Days Cough of 8:77 Blessed
  • Princess Evangeline - daughter of Emperor Florian, died during the Hundred Days Cough of 8:77 Blessed
  • Prince Arwand de Glace – son of Empress Vougiene[21]
  • Crown Prince Leopold - one of Emperor Judicael II's twin sons, died during the Hundred Days Cough of 8:77 Blessed
  • Prince Reynaud – youngest son of Emperor Judicael I, brother to Emperors Judicael II and Florian, and the father of Empress Celene I[24]
  • Princess Melisande - daughter of Emperor Judicael I, and younger sister to Prince Reynaud, Emperors Judicael II and Florian

Grand Dukes and Grand Duchesses

  • Grand Duke Gaspard de Chalons – challenged Celene I rule, sparking a civil war
  • Grand Duchess Florianne de Chalons - sister of Gaspard
  • Grand Duke Gratien – murdered along with his wife and children on the orders of Mad Emperor Reville who feared him as a rival[25]
  • Grand Duchess Leontine - daughter of Emperor Reville and sister to Emperors Etienne II and Judicael I

Dukes and Duchesses

  • Duke Isidore d'Arlesans, Duke Yvon of Savrenne, and Duke Stephan of Val Montaigne - Younger brothers of Emperor Alphonse Valmont. [26]
  • Duchess Clarisse de Montfort - mother of Empress Celene I
  • Duke Cyril de Montfort – the youngest member of the Council of Heralds,[27] son of Duke Prosper[28]
  • Duke Prosper de Montfort – a close friend and cousin of Celene I[24]
  • Duke Remache of Lydes – Gaspard de Chalons' ally during the Orlesian Civil War, his death sparked a succession crisis between his daughter Monette, his brother Jean-Gaspard and his cousin Caralina. [29]
  • Duchess Marissa de Ghislain - died in 8:96 Blessed of the blue death, later succeeded by her younger brother Bastien.
  • Duke Bastien de Ghislain – Grand Duke Gaspard's father-in-law[24] Head of the Council of Heralds and the lover of Madame Vivienne.
  • Duchess Nicoline - Duke Bastien's wife and Grand Duke Gaspard's mother-in-law
  • Duke Laurent de Ghislain - Son of Duke Bastien de Ghislain and Duchess Nicoline, and a member of the Council of Heralds
  • Duke Germain de Chalons - member of the Council of Heralds, and paternal uncle to Grand Duke Gaspard[30]
  • Duke Theodore de Chalons - husband of Princess Melisande, and father of Grand Duke Gaspard & Grand Duchess Florianne
  • Duke Stefan de Firmin - duke of Val Firmin and husband of Duke Remache's cousin Caralina [29]
  • Duke de Freyen - a dignitary paying tribute to the Inquisition
  • Duchess Yvonne Blanchard - duchess of Val Montaigne and a Chevalier, fought at the battle of White River during the Fereldan Rebellion
  • Duke Alvin Blanchard of Val Montaigne - A cousin of the Imperial Family with connections to Florianne de Chalons and the Venatori. [31]
  • Duke Valere Fontaine [31]
  • Duchess Nicole de Val Montaigne - A member of the Orlesian Society for the Protection of Historic Architecture interested in restoring Judicael's Crossing in Emprise du Lion. [32]
  • Duke Genelle [33]
  • Duchess de Savrenne – unnamed duchess who, in 9:41 Dragon, had originally ordered stone from Sahrnia; but later changed her mind and donated to the building of a fountain in honour of Celene's war efforts.[34]

Marquises

Comtes and Comtesses

  • Comte Alphonse Valmont
  • Comte Reynaud de Launcet - father of Guillaume de Launcet
  • Comte Guillaume de Launcet – was once engaged to Leandra Amell of Kirkwall
  • Comte Dorian – he owned Fiona and used her as a slave. He was eventually slain by her with magic.[49]
  • Comtesse Jeannevere[50]
  • Comte Brevin de Chalons of Montfort[51]
  • Comte Pierre of Halamshiral – ruler of Halamshiral and a nobleman somewhat sympathetic to the elven plight[52]
  • Comte Chantral of Velun – an ardent suitor for Celene's hand[53]
  • Comtesse d'Argent – an ally of Celene[35]
  • Comtesse Elodie
  • Comtesse Helene – a patron of learning attempting to sponsor an elven math prodigy named Lennan being accepted into the University of Orlais[54]
  • Comtesse Solange Montbelliard - "The Silver Lady of Churneau" and a member of the Council of Heralds[55][27]
  • Comte Evram de Morrac - Ruler of Val Firmin during the late Exalted Age along with his wife Louise, previous owners of the mask Curse of Morrac.
  • Comte Renald de Mourier - A distant relation of Empress Celene [45]
  • Comte Boisvert - Owner of Boisvert Mansion in Val Royeaux
  • Comte Gerard of Jader[56]
  • Comte Marius de Poisson - A comte with lands bordering the Ylenn Basin. [57]
  • Comte Etienne - Sponsored Lord Seeker Lambert van Reeves into the Templar Order.
  • Comte Lothaire Doucy - Member of the Council of Heralds.[7][27]
  • Comtesse de Bayard [58]
  • Comtesse d'Arnee [59]
  • Comtesse Simone of Savrenne - One of the previous owners of the axe Misfortune's Bite.
  • Comtesse Lutetia - a dignitary with a perculiar obsession with butterflies; and a patron of the arts. She was once a visitor and guest of the Inquisition.
  • Comtesse Dauvern[60]

Vicomtes and Vicomtesses

  • Vicomte de Melun - rumored to be conducting an affair with his stepdaughter [61]
  • Vicomte Tremane Pontival - brother to Leontine Pontival, who died at Therinfal; challenges Commander Cullen to a duel [62]
  • Vicomtesse Elodie de Morreau - a friend and associate of both Josephine and Enchanter Vivienne [63][64]
  • Vicomtesse Solange - the Vicomtesse of Mont-de-glace.

Barons and Baronesses

Lords and Ladies

  • Lady Alcyone – Author of "The Dowager's Field Guide to Good Society".[68]
  • Lady Arlette – wife of Baron Severin Doucy of Jader.[69]
  • Lord Bellien[70]
  • Lord Bencour – a nobleman of Halamshiral; considered by the City elves something of a deadbeat regarding payment of his debts.[71]
  • Lady Wilhelmina Bonchance – Author of the portrait book The Gallery of Knaves [20]
  • Lord Vincent Callier – An ally of Empress Celene, was murdered along his entire family in 9:35 Dragon.[72]
  • Lady Couteau, Lady Colombe and Lady Fleur – The three handmaidens of Empress Celene.
  • Lord Pierren DesRosiers – Possible ally to the Inquisition.[73]
  • Lady Dever[70]
  • Lord Emile Deveraux – "the Golden Prince" of the Summer War.[74]
  • Lord Edmond – son of Baron Severin Doucy of Jader and his wife Arlette, student to the composer Emeline of Montsimmard.[75]
  • Lady Elspeth[76]
  • Lady Taraline Emmald – Sera's foster mother.
  • Lord Esmeral Abernache
  • Lord Ezoire – Ruler of Ezoire.[77]
  • Lady Ivaline Fernande[78]
  • Lord Ademar Garde-Haut – royal historian and author of several codex entries.[79]
  • Lord Benoit Gelinaux[80]
  • Lady Calienne de Ghislain – wife of Grand Duke Gaspard.
  • Lady Simone Therese Germaine – Author of "An Illumination of the Art and Artifacts of the Imperial Court of Orlais".[81]
  • Lord Norbert de la Haine – ordered the construction of Chateau Haine in the Black Age.[82]
  • Lady Seryl of Jader – a loyal ally of Empress Celene I.[83]
  • Lord Werner Jauquin – Author of "Tales of Val Royeaux".[84]
  • Lady Ginette Lagaspe – Allied with Marquise Bouffon.[40]
  • Lord Rudalt de Lancre – Has a company of soldiers.[85]
  • Lord Giroux Lemarque – Father of Bernice Lemarque and Fairbanks' grandfather, depending on the Inquisitor's choices he could be the last of his ancient house.[86][87]
  • Lady Adele Lescot[88]
  • Lord Chancer de Lion – A trainer for the Inquisition.
  • Lady Madeline – daughter of Marquise Solange Levesque of Montvent and renowned author and poet.[89]
  • Lord Francois Maigny – Author of "Aveline, Knight of Orlais".[90]
  • Lord Mainserai – a little-liked nobleman of Halamshiral.[91]
  • Lord Roux Marchette – Declared himself king of the Nahashin Marshes during the Glory Age.[92]
  • Lord Basile Maron[93]
  • Lady Ducette Maron – Lord Basile's daughter.[93]
  • Lord Ramond Maurel – Owner of Villa Maurel in the Emerald Graves.
  • Lord Joffrey of Montfort – A courtier who left his wife Lady Chantal of Val Chevin to become a Chantry initiate.[94]
  • Lord Montlaures – Father of Area, the wife of Kordillus Drakon I.
  • Lord Aurelien of Montsimmard – commissioned the Summer Sword for his youngest son Luis in 8:84 Blessed.[95]
  • Lord Avery of Montsimmard[96]
  • Lady Nester[97]
  • Lord D'Onterre – Owner of the Chateau d'Onterre in the Emerald Graves.[98]
  • Lord Ignace Poulenc – with his wife discovered the beneficial properties of "Salubrious Embrium".[99]
  • Lady Eustace Richelieu[100]
  • Lady Jonquil Severin – Author of "Lifestyles of the Wealthy and Politically Influential".[101]
  • Lady Sidonia[102]
  • Lady Marchelette – Sidonia's daughter.[102]
  • Lady Velise Thibault – Possible ally to the Inquisition.[73]
  • Lady Celeste Thibault – Lady Velise's daughter, lover of Jecin Leandre.[103]
  • Lady Amandine du Val[20]
  • Lord Eustace of Val Foret, Bosom Companion of Florian the Glorious and Principal Patron of Leorande the Younger.[104]
  • Lady Cerise – wife of Lord Eustace.[104]
  • Lord Remi Vascal – commonly known as the Black Fox.
  • Lady Cecilie Vasseur – lover of music and guardian of Leliana following the death of Oisine, Leliana's mother and Cecilie's handmaiden;[105] she and her household left Ferelden following the Fereldan Rebellion.[106]
  • Lord and Lady Verchin[78]
  • Lady Guinevere Volant – An Inquisition agent.[107]
  • Lady Sennova
  • Lord Forsard Malecot - A Chevalier

Gallery

See also

The Art of the Winter Palace (Bronto) The Art of the Winter Palace (Bronto)
The Art of the Winter Palace (Deepstalker) The Art of the Winter Palace (Deepstalker)

References

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  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dragon Age logo - new Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 1, p. 60
  3. ↑ Dragon Age: The Masked Empire, pp. 66 and 236
  4. ↑ Codex entry: The Orlesian Empire
  5. ↑ Interview with David Gaider
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Dragon Age (tabletop RPG), Core Rulebook, p. 173
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Codex entry: Council of Heralds
  8. ↑ Dragon Age logo - new Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 1, p. 62
  9. ↑ Codex entry: The Bow of the Golden Sun
  10. ↑ Codex entry: The Empress's Point
  11. ↑ Codex entry: Three Little Empresses
  12. ↑ Codex entry: Aveline, Knight of Orlais
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Codex entry: Halamshiral
  14. ↑ Mentioned on a plaque titled "Victory and Shade" found in Val Royeaux's Summer Bazaar
  15. ↑ Dragon Age logo - new Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 1, p. 122
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 Reigns of several Valmont Emperors are denoted under paintings found in the Winter Palace during Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts
  17. ↑ Dragon Age logo - new Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 1, p. 123
  18. ↑ Codex entry: The Avenue of Her Reflective Thought
  19. ↑ Codex entry: The Golden Prince's Raiment
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 Codex entry: Lady Amandine du Val
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Codex entry: Andraste in Nude Repose - Invisible
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 "Emperor Leandre II" is mentioned by the Inquisitor while judging the remains of Florianne de Chalons.
  23. ↑ Dragon Age logo - new Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 2, p. 22
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 Dragon Age: The Masked Empire, p. 67
  25. ↑ Dragon Age logo - new Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 1, p. 127
  26. ↑ Codex entry: Winter Palace
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 Dance with the Dowager: The Courante war table operation
  28. ↑ Mark of the Assassin
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 Choose Successor in Lydes
  30. ↑ Dragon Age: The Masked Empire, p. 63
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 Truth or Dare: The Endgame
  32. ↑ Restore Judicael's Crossing
  33. ↑ A Conspiracy of Dunces
  34. ↑ Note inside Mistress Poulin's house in Sahrnia.
  35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 Dragon Age: Asunder, p. 288
  36. ↑ Dragon Age: The Masked Empire, p. 31
  37. ↑ Dragon Age: The Masked Empire, p. 362
  38. ↑ Wicked Eyes Wicked Hearts
  39. ↑ Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne, p. 223
  40. ↑ 40.0 40.1 Pursue Marquise Bouffon war table operation
  41. ↑ Speak with Minister Bellise at Party
  42. ↑ Find the Old Montilyet Family Crest
  43. ↑ Codex entry: Bogfisher
  44. ↑ Codex entry: On Avvar Cuisine
  45. ↑ 45.0 45.1 Truth or Dare: Lake Celestine
  46. ↑ Codex entry: A Compendium of Orlesian Theater
  47. ↑ Dialogue in Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts
  48. ↑ Is mentioned by the Court Herald at the Winter Palace
  49. ↑ Dragon Age: The Calling, pp. 319–320
  50. ↑ Dragon Age: The Masked Empire, p. 68
  51. ↑ Dragon Age: The Masked Empire, p. 76
  52. ↑ Dragon Age: The Masked Empire, p. 155
  53. ↑ Dragon Age: The Masked Empire, p. 46
  54. ↑ Dragon Age: The Masked Empire, p. 16
  55. ↑ Note: A Letter to an Ambassador
  56. ↑ Business with the Carta
  57. ↑ Dance with the Dowager: The Allemande
  58. ↑ Investigate the Strange Chalk Markings
  59. ↑ Codex entry: Blood Lotus
  60. ↑ A member of one of the ten Orlesian noble houses accompaning the Inquisition to Therinfal Redoubt during Champions of the Just.
  61. ↑ Capitalize on Alliance with Fairbanks
  62. ↑ Nobility and Casualty
  63. ↑ Truth or Dare: See and Be Seen
  64. ↑ Truth or Dare: The Endgame
  65. ↑ Is mentioned by the Court Herald at the Winter Palace
  66. ↑ Defeat Marquise Bouffon war table operation
  67. ↑ Shield of the Anointed description
  68. ↑ Codex entry: Orlesian Caprice Coins
  69. ↑ Is mentioned by the Court Herald at the Winter Palace
  70. ↑ 70.0 70.1 Rescue the Spy
  71. ↑ Dragon Age: The Masked Empire, p. 41
  72. ↑ Codex entry: Gordon Blackwall
  73. ↑ 73.0 73.1 Alliances: Getting Things Moving
  74. ↑ Codex entry: The Lion of Orlais.
  75. ↑ Is mentioned by the Court Herald at the Winter Palace
  76. ↑ Dragon Age: The Masked Empire, p. 96
  77. ↑ A Plea for Sanctuary
  78. ↑ 78.0 78.1 Codex entry: Crate of Live Death Watch Beetles
  79. ↑ Codex entry: Ville Montevelan
  80. ↑ Eyes of the Maker
  81. ↑ Codex entry: The Colossus of Orlais
  82. ↑ Codex entry: Chateau Haine
  83. ↑ Dragon Age: The Masked Empire, p. 158
  84. ↑ Codex entry: Legend of the Three Sisters: Book 1
  85. ↑ Dialogue in Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts
  86. ↑ Noble Deeds, Noble Heart
  87. ↑ Capitalize on Alliance with Fairbanks
  88. ↑ Assigning Michel de Chevin
  89. ↑ Is mentioned by the Court Herald at the Winter Palace
  90. ↑ Codex entry: Aveline, Knight of Orlais
  91. ↑ Dragon Age: The Masked Empire, p. 44
  92. ↑ Song of the Marshes description
  93. ↑ 93.0 93.1 Deal with Lord Basile Maron
  94. ↑ Codex entry: Statue of Blessed Brother Joffrey of Ghislain
  95. ↑ Codex entry: The Summer Sword
  96. ↑ Codex entry: The Silver Knight
  97. ↑ Judgments: Abernache over Under
  98. ↑ Codex entry: Lord D'Onterre's Journal
  99. ↑ Codex entry: Embrium.
  100. ↑ Alliances: Forging a Way Forward
  101. ↑ Codex entry: Duke Prosper de Montfort
  102. ↑ 102.0 102.1 Codex entry: How to Act Fereldan
  103. ↑ Alliances: From the Heart
  104. ↑ 104.0 104.1 Blood of Val Foret
  105. ↑ Dragon Age logo - new Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 2, p. 84
  106. ↑ According to conversation with Leliana in Dragon Age: Origins
  107. ↑ Break Venatori Hold on Wycome
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