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|locations = Throughout [[Thedas]] |
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+ | |appearances = [[Dragon Age (IDW comic)|Dragon Age comic]] <br> [[Dragon Age: Origins]] <br> [[Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening]] <br> [[Dragon Age: Redemption]] <br> [[Dragon Age: Asunder]] <br> [[Dragon Age: Inquisition]] |
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| − | A '''phylactery''' is a vessel, often a glass vial, containing the essence of a magical being. The [[Circle of Magi]] and the [[Chantry]] use small phylacteries filled with blood—taken from apprentice [[mage |
+ | A '''phylactery''' is a vessel, often a glass vial, containing the [[soul|essence]] of a magical being. The [[Circle of Magi]] and the [[Chantry]] use small phylacteries filled with blood—taken from an apprentice [[mage]] by the [[First Enchanter]] of their Circle<ref>According to Ser [[Thrask]].</ref>—to track down mages that turn [[apostate]]. |
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| + | == Background == |
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| + | [[File:Phylacteries in Circle Tower's basement.png|thumb|200px|Various phylacteries placed in protected places]] |
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| + | In [[Circle Tower|Kinloch Hold]], the phylacteries of apprentice mages are kept in the [[Mage Tower - Basement|basement]] of the tower behind protective wards, but those of full mages and enchanters are kept at an undisclosed location in [[Denerim]]. It seems that phylacteries are transferred off-site soon after a mage's [[Harrowing]]. Phylacteries of all [[First Enchanter]]s were stored in the [[White Spire]], an [[Orlais|Orlesian]] Circle and the Templar Order stronghold. However, during the events of ''[[Dragon Age: Asunder]]'' the phylactery chambers of the White Spire were destroyed. |
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== Workings == |
== Workings == |
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| ⚫ | Phylacteries, ironically, are a form of [[blood magic]].<ref>[[David Gaider]] (January 14, 2012). [http://swooping-is-bad.livejournal.com/1286233.html Swooping is bad]. Thedas UK. Retrieved January 29, 2012.</ref><ref>''[[Dragon Age: Asunder]]'', p. 375</ref><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=lhXCpKDqFb8#t=456 Interview with David Gaider]</ref> When a [[Templar Order|templar]] wishes to track down a fugitive mage they will use the phylactery as a way of homing in on the fugitive by way of a "hot and cold" situation, i.e., the phylactery glows, becoming brighter the closer it gets to its respective mage.<ref>[[David Gaider]] (September 6, 2010). [http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/9386107 Dragon Age 2 PAX Day 3 David Gaider Interview]. UStream.</ref> If the mage dies, the phylactery will no longer glow.<ref>Mentioned in ''[[Dragon Age: Asunder]]''.</ref> It can be even used to remotely cast a spell on its owner mage.<ref>{{Cite wot|100}}</ref> |
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| + | [[File:Cairn using phylactery.jpg|thumb|190px|Using a phylactery]] |
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| ⚫ | Phylacteries, ironically, are a form of [[blood magic]].<ref |
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| ⚫ | A rogue templar from [[The Gallows]] |
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| ⚫ | A rogue templar from the [[The Gallows|Gallows]] used a phylactery to track an escaped [[Qunari]] mage, a [[Saarebas (Dragon Age: Redemption)|Saarebas]], in a web series based on [[Dragon Age]], [[Dragon Age: Redemption]]. The mage's phylactery was made into a necklace that works like a compass. It is implied that being in close proximity to one's phylactery weakens its owner, but it is unknown whether that is an error in writing of the series or some specialized property of this phylactery given the circumstances it was created in. |
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| − | == Trivia == |
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| − | * Originally a Greek word (''phylacterion'') denoting amulet, safeguard or guard-house. In many forms of fantasy fiction, a phylactery is the vessel for the soul of an undead monster, particularly a Lich. |
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| + | Mages who join the [[Grey Wardens]] are allowed to leave the [[Circle of Magi]] and are technically supposed to be exempt from Templar scrutiny, but as is in the case of [[Anders]], Grey Warden phylacteries are kept by the Templars as possible means of insurance. |
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| + | [[File:Carin's Phylactery.jpg|thumb|190px|Phylactery details<ref>[http://barnyardfx.blogspot.ca/2011/10/dragon-age-redemption-episode-2.html Behind the scenes of Dragon Age: Redemption Episode 2]</ref>]] |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* A number of glass phylacteries are involved in [[The Black Vials]] quest. |
* A number of glass phylacteries are involved in [[The Black Vials]] quest. |
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| − | * The [[Arcane Warrior]] [[specialization]] is unlocked by interacting with a phylactery among the ancient Lower Ruins |
+ | * The [[Arcane Warrior]] [[specialization]] is unlocked by interacting with a phylactery among the ancient [[Lower Ruins]] of the [[Brecilian Forest]]. All companions [[Broken Stone Altar|comment]] on it. |
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== References == |
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Revision as of 01:27, 3 February 2018
A phylactery is a vessel, often a glass vial, containing the essence of a magical being. The Circle of Magi and the Chantry use small phylacteries filled with blood—taken from an apprentice mage by the First Enchanter of their Circle[1]—to track down mages that turn apostate.
Background
Various phylacteries placed in protected places
In Kinloch Hold, the phylacteries of apprentice mages are kept in the basement of the tower behind protective wards, but those of full mages and enchanters are kept at an undisclosed location in Denerim. It seems that phylacteries are transferred off-site soon after a mage's Harrowing. Phylacteries of all First Enchanters were stored in the White Spire, an Orlesian Circle and the Templar Order stronghold. However, during the events of Dragon Age: Asunder the phylactery chambers of the White Spire were destroyed.
Workings
Phylacteries, ironically, are a form of blood magic.[2][3][4] When a templar wishes to track down a fugitive mage they will use the phylactery as a way of homing in on the fugitive by way of a "hot and cold" situation, i.e., the phylactery glows, becoming brighter the closer it gets to its respective mage.[5] If the mage dies, the phylactery will no longer glow.[6] It can be even used to remotely cast a spell on its owner mage.[7]
Using a phylactery
A rogue templar from the Gallows used a phylactery to track an escaped Qunari mage, a Saarebas, in a web series based on Dragon Age, Dragon Age: Redemption. The mage's phylactery was made into a necklace that works like a compass. It is implied that being in close proximity to one's phylactery weakens its owner, but it is unknown whether that is an error in writing of the series or some specialized property of this phylactery given the circumstances it was created in.
Mages who join the Grey Wardens are allowed to leave the Circle of Magi and are technically supposed to be exempt from Templar scrutiny, but as is in the case of Anders, Grey Warden phylacteries are kept by the Templars as possible means of insurance.
Phylactery details[8]
See also
- A number of glass phylacteries are involved in The Black Vials quest.
- The Arcane Warrior specialization is unlocked by interacting with a phylactery among the ancient Lower Ruins of the Brecilian Forest. All companions comment on it.
Codex entry: The Creation of a Phylactery
References
- ↑ According to Ser Thrask.
- ↑ David Gaider (January 14, 2012). Swooping is bad. Thedas UK. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
- ↑ Dragon Age: Asunder, p. 375
- ↑ Interview with David Gaider
- ↑ David Gaider (September 6, 2010). Dragon Age 2 PAX Day 3 David Gaider Interview. UStream.
- ↑ Mentioned in Dragon Age: Asunder.
- ↑
Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 1, p. 100
- ↑ Behind the scenes of Dragon Age: Redemption Episode 2
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