Paivel is a hahren, or elder, in the clan of the Dalish Elf Origin.
Involvement
Dragon Age: Origins
Paivel will instruct The Warden in the history of the Dalish and on returning to the Dalish Camp after unsuccessfully seeking Tamlen, Marethari will tell The Warden to ask Paivel to prepare a service for Tamlen. Paivel will recite a poem about uthenera.
Dragon Age II
Depending on Hawke's choices during Merrill's companion quests, the party may be forced to kill Paivel along with the rest of the Dalish clan.
Quotes
- Paivel will recite a poem about the ancient elven practice of uthenera:
- Swiftly do stars burn a path across the sky,
- Hast'ning to place one last kiss upon your eye.
- Tenderly land enfolds you in slumber,
- Softening the rolling thunder.
- Dagger now sheathed, bow no longer tense.
- During this, your last hour, only silence.