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{{ConflictInfoBox|Name = The Siege of [[Haven]]|Date = 9:41 Dragon|Location = [[Frostback Mountains]], [[Ferelden]]|Result = Victory for the Elder One
 
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|Name = The Siege of Haven
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|Subname = Part of the [[War against the Elder One]]
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|Image = Corypheus and dragon.png
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|Caption = The Elder One and his [[Red Lyrium Dragon|dragon]] during the invasion
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|Date = 9:41 [[Dragon Age (time period)|Dragon]]
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|Location = [[Frostback Mountains]], [[Ferelden]]
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|Result = Victory for the Elder One
 
*Destruction of Haven
 
*Destruction of Haven
|Belligerent1 = [[The Inquisition]]|Belligerent2 = Forces of the [[Elder One]]|Commanders1 = {{icon|Inquisition|big}}[[The Inquisitor]]<br>
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|Belligerent1 = {{icon|Inquisition|big}} [[The Inquisition]]
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|Belligerent2 = Forces of the [[Elder One]]
{{icon|Inquisition|big}}Commander [[Cullen]]<br>
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|Commanders1 = {{icon|Inquisition|big}}Commander [[Cullen]]<br>
{{icon|Inquisition|big}}[[Cassandra Pentaghast]]|Commanders2 = {{icon|darkspawn|big}}[[The Elder One]]
 
{{icon|redtemplars|big}}[[Raleigh Samson]] <small>(only if [[Mage]]s were recruited)</small><br>
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{{icon|Inquisition|big}}[[Cassandra Pentaghast]]<br>
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{{icon|Inquisition|big}}[[The Inquisitor|Herald of Andraste]]
 
|Commanders2 = {{icon|darkspawn|big}}[[The Elder One]]
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{{icon|redtemplars|big}}([[Raleigh Samson]])<ref group="Note">Only if [[Mage]]s were recruited</ref><br>
 
{{icon|redtemplars|big}} (Knight-Captain [[Denam]]) (†)<br>
 
{{icon|redtemplars|big}} (Knight-Captain [[Denam]]) (†)<br>
{{icon|venatori|big}}[[Calpernia]] <small>(only if [[Templar]]s were recruited)</small><br>
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{{icon|venatori|big}}([[Calpernia]])<ref group="Note">Only if [[Templar]]s were recruited</ref><br>
 
{{icon|da2circle|big}} ([[Fiona]]) (†)
 
{{icon|da2circle|big}} ([[Fiona]]) (†)
|Strengthdetails1 = {{icon|Inquisition|big}}Inquisition Soldiers<br>
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|Strengthdetails1 = {{icon|Inquisition|big}} Inquisition army<br>{{icon|da2circle|big}}(Rebel Mages)<br>{{icon|da2templar|big}}(Templars)
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|Strengthdetails2 = {{icon|darkspawn|big}} [[Red lyrium dragon]]<br>{{icon|venatori|big}}[[Venatori]]<br>{{icon|redtemplars|big}}([[Red Templars]])
{{icon|da2circle|big}}(Rebel Mages)<br>
 
{{icon|da2templar|big}}(Templars) |Strengthdetails2 =
 
{{icon|venatori|big}}([[Venatori]])<br>
 
{{icon|redtemplars|big}}([[Red Templars]]) <br>
 
 
|Casualtydetails2 = Heavy Casualties<br>
 
|Casualtydetails2 = Heavy Casualties<br>
[[Chancellor Roderick]]|Casualtydetails3 = Heavy Casualties}}
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[[Chancellor Roderick]]|Casualtydetails3 = Unknown Casualties}}
   
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The '''Siege of Haven''' was a major engagement during the [[War against the Elder One]].
 
The '''Siege of Haven''' was a major engagement during the [[War against the Elder One]].
   
 
== Background ==
 
== Background ==
After [[the Inquisitor]] successfully closed [[the Breach]], with the help of either the Rebel Mages or the [[Templars]], the Inquisition celebrated their victory in Haven. During the celebration, a massive force of soldiers flowing no banners was seen approaching Haven.
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After [[the Inquisitor|the Herald]] successfully closed [[the Breach]], with the help of either the Rebel [[Mage]]s or the [[Templars]], the Inquisition celebrated their victory in [[Haven]]. During the celebration, a massive force of soldiers marching under no banners was seen approaching Haven.
   
 
== Prelude to Battle ==
 
== Prelude to Battle ==
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As the Herald joined [[Cullen]] at the main gate, sounds of battle were heard just beyond. When they opened the door, they found a potential [[Companions and advisors (Inquisition)|ally]] (either [[Cole]] or [[Dorian]], depending on whether [[In Hushed Whispers]] or [[Champions of the Just]] was completed) having just defeated several enemies on his own. The ally informed the Herald that the force approaching Haven was that of the Elder One, revealed to be the ancient [[darkspawn]] [[magister]] [[Corypheus]]. He was accompanied by his general (either [[Raleigh Samson]], whom Cullen recognized from their time together in [[Kirkwall]]; or [[Calpernia]] -- once again, dependent on which quest was completed beforehand). Cullen directed the Herald to hit Corypheus' main force with the Inquisition's trebuchets while he rallied the troops and prepared to defend the village.
 
   
 
== The Battle ==
 
== The Battle ==
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Alongside their allies, the Herald rallied a small team of Inquisition's soldiers and fought off the initial wave before using a trebuchet to trigger an avalanche that wiped out the bulk of the enemy host. Corypheus countered by unleashing his [[Red Lyrium Dragon|high dragon]], which effortlessly broke and scattered the Inquisition defenses, allowing the second wave of Corypheus's army to press the attack, driving through Haven's defenses into the village itself.
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The Inquisition and people of Haven fled to Haven's [[Haven Chantry|Chantry]] for shelter, but with what appeared to be an [[Archdemon]] on his side, Corypheus's victory was all but certain. Hope was restored by a badly wounded [[Roderick Asignon|Grand Chancellor Roderick]], who divulged the existence of a hidden trail in the Chantry's basement that could be used as an escape route. Upon learning that Corypheus sought the Herald personally, the Herald decided to try and distract the magister long enough for everyone else to flee safety.
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The Herald, alongside a small group of their allies, fought another wave of enemies and redirected a trebuchet to bring down another avalanche on the village to prevent the Elder One's army from pursuing the survivors into the mountains. During this battle, the Herald had to kill the leader of this second waver of enemies (either Knight-Captain [[Denam]] or [[Grand Enchanter]] [[Fiona]], again, dependent on which quest was completed beforehand) after a difficult fight against numerous invaders.
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Just as thing seemed to be going well, the dragon attacked once more and the Herald was separated from their allies. Corypheus arrived and attempted to remove the [[Anchor]] from the Herald's hand using the [[Orb of Destruction]], but to no avail; the Anchor was permanently bound to the Herald. Frustrated, Corypheus decided to kill the Herald and start over, but the Herald triggered the trebuchet and started another avalanche, this one directed at Haven. Corypheus escaped with his dragon, while the Herald managed to reach the old tunnels beneath Haven before the avalanche hit. Making their way through the tunnels, the Herald eventually caught up with the surviving Inquisition forces in the [[Frostback Mountains]].
   
 
== Aftermath ==
 
== Aftermath ==
The Inquisition not only lost a number of its forces from this battle, but lost Haven which had been serving as the modern order's base of operations.
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Corypheus lost a significant number of his forces in the avalanche that buried Haven.
   
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The Inquisition lost a large number of people, including Chancellor Roderick, who died of his wounds; as well as its headquarters at Haven. Thanks to [[Solas]]'s help, however, the Inquisition relocated to [[Skyhold]]; the Herald of [[Andraste]] was then officially named Inquisitor.
However, despite the losses to the Inquisition, Corypheus also suffered several losses to his own army due to the Inquisitor causing an avalanche that buried thousands of demons in it's path.
 
   
 
== References ==
 
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See also: In Your Heart Shall Burn


The Siege of Haven was a major engagement during the War against the Elder One.

Background

After the Herald successfully closed the Breach, with the help of either the Rebel Mages or the Templars, the Inquisition celebrated their victory in Haven. During the celebration, a massive force of soldiers marching under no banners was seen approaching Haven.

Prelude to Battle

As the Herald joined Cullen at the main gate, sounds of battle were heard just beyond. When they opened the door, they found a potential ally (either Cole or Dorian, depending on whether In Hushed Whispers or Champions of the Just was completed) having just defeated several enemies on his own. The ally informed the Herald that the force approaching Haven was that of the Elder One, revealed to be the ancient darkspawn magister Corypheus. He was accompanied by his general (either Raleigh Samson, whom Cullen recognized from their time together in Kirkwall; or Calpernia -- once again, dependent on which quest was completed beforehand). Cullen directed the Herald to hit Corypheus' main force with the Inquisition's trebuchets while he rallied the troops and prepared to defend the village.

The Battle

Alongside their allies, the Herald rallied a small team of Inquisition's soldiers and fought off the initial wave before using a trebuchet to trigger an avalanche that wiped out the bulk of the enemy host. Corypheus countered by unleashing his high dragon, which effortlessly broke and scattered the Inquisition defenses, allowing the second wave of Corypheus's army to press the attack, driving through Haven's defenses into the village itself.

The Inquisition and people of Haven fled to Haven's Chantry for shelter, but with what appeared to be an Archdemon on his side, Corypheus's victory was all but certain. Hope was restored by a badly wounded Grand Chancellor Roderick, who divulged the existence of a hidden trail in the Chantry's basement that could be used as an escape route. Upon learning that Corypheus sought the Herald personally, the Herald decided to try and distract the magister long enough for everyone else to flee safety.

The Herald, alongside a small group of their allies, fought another wave of enemies and redirected a trebuchet to bring down another avalanche on the village to prevent the Elder One's army from pursuing the survivors into the mountains. During this battle, the Herald had to kill the leader of this second waver of enemies (either Knight-Captain Denam or Grand Enchanter Fiona, again, dependent on which quest was completed beforehand) after a difficult fight against numerous invaders.

Just as thing seemed to be going well, the dragon attacked once more and the Herald was separated from their allies. Corypheus arrived and attempted to remove the Anchor from the Herald's hand using the Orb of Destruction, but to no avail; the Anchor was permanently bound to the Herald. Frustrated, Corypheus decided to kill the Herald and start over, but the Herald triggered the trebuchet and started another avalanche, this one directed at Haven. Corypheus escaped with his dragon, while the Herald managed to reach the old tunnels beneath Haven before the avalanche hit. Making their way through the tunnels, the Herald eventually caught up with the surviving Inquisition forces in the Frostback Mountains.

Aftermath

Corypheus lost a significant number of his forces in the avalanche that buried Haven.

The Inquisition lost a large number of people, including Chancellor Roderick, who died of his wounds; as well as its headquarters at Haven. Thanks to Solas's help, however, the Inquisition relocated to Skyhold; the Herald of Andraste was then officially named Inquisitor.

References

Notes

  1. Only if Mages were recruited
  2. Only if Templars were recruited