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| − | '''Starkhaven''' is an independent and |
+ | '''Starkhaven''' is an independent and prominent city-state of the [[Free Marches]] that lies on the banks of the [[Minanter River]]. It is the largest city of the Free Marches and the most influential along with [[Kirkwall]] and [[Tantervale]]. |
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| ⚫ | In 1:95 [[Divine Age|Divine]], the last battle of the [[Second Blight]] was fought at Starkhaven with a human army led by the [[Grey Warden]]s.<ref>{{Cite wot|156-157}}</ref> Both sides suffered heavy losses, but [[Zazikel]] was slain by the Grey Warden [[Corin]], ending the Second Blight.<ref>[[Codex entry: Vestments of Sacrifice]]</ref> |
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| + | The oval city has imposing walls: a curved mountain of earth crowned with concentric rings of tall gray stone. On the northern side, the Minanter River rushes through the water gate. The city itself is glimpsed from afar as a glory of marble palaces set on green hills and ringed by broad boulevards.<ref>''[[Dragon Age: Last Flight]]'', Chapter 8.</ref> It is a place of wealth and opulence, with many kingly estates with fountains and granite paths. Large sections of the city are decorated in fine materials like marble and gold. The royal palace in the heart of the city is made of marble, and the path to it is paved in granite.<ref name="wotv1p70">{{Cite wot|70}}</ref> |
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| − | In 2:15–2:45 [[Glory Age|Glory]] Starkhaven arose and prompted its king, Fyruss, in attempt to unite the Free Marches under his banner and build his own empire. In 2:80 Glory, Fyruss was betrayed by his Tevinter allies and ousted from Starkhaven; the [[Tevinter Imperium]] conquered his city in result. This led the [[Chantry]] to declare an [[Exalted Marches|Exalted March]] to liberate Starkhaven from the Imperium. The following battle for the independence of Starkhaven was short, but bloody.<ref>{{Cite wot|13}}</ref> |
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| + | Starkhaven is also famed for its superb cuisine, with its most famous dish being fish and egg pie.<ref>[[Raleigh Samson|Samson]] mentions it as being his favorite meal while in [[Skyhold|Skyhold's prison]]</ref> A pie made in a porcelain dish with fresh, lightly poached fish caught from the Minater river that day.<ref>[[Codex entry: The City of Starkhaven]]</ref> The fish are deboned and added to a filling of boiled eggs, dried fruit such as dried currants, sliced almonds, spices, and thickened cream constitute the filling, all of this topped with a light crust.<ref name="wotv1p70" /> Other filling options including wine, onions, carrots, thyme, bay, sea salt, salt, butter, pepper, nutmeg, flour, milk, and fish broth.<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Official Cookbook: Tastes of Thedas]]'', p. 89</ref> Other foods served in Starkhaven are roast turkey<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Official Cookbook: Tastes of Thedas]]'', p. 97</ref>, roasted pig, various cheese, fruits like apples, bananas, grapes, and oranges.<ref>[[Dragon Age: Knight Errant]]</ref> |
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| − | It is known to have had at least one [[Codex entry: Stonehammer's Gift|Champion]] rise to prominence who participated in the [[Fourth Blight|Battle of Ayesleigh]] in 5:24 [[Exalted Age|Exalted]]. |
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| ⚫ | In 7:56 [[Storm Age|Storm]], the Qunari landed near Ostwick and launched assaults against Starkhaven and |
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| ⚫ | In 1:95 [[Divine Age|Divine]], the last battle of the [[Second Blight]] was fought at Starkhaven with a human army led by the [[Grey Warden]]s.<ref>{{Cite wot|156-157}}</ref> Both sides suffered heavy losses, but [[Zazikel]] was slain by the Grey Warden [[Corin]], ending the Second Blight.<ref>[[Codex entry: Vestments of Sacrifice]]</ref> |
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| + | In 2:15 [[Glory Age|Glory]] Starkhaven's King [[Fyruss]], with backing from [[Tevinter Imperium|Tevinter]] allies, launched a series of military campaigns in an effort to unite the Free Marches under his banner and build his own empire.<ref>{{Cite wot|75}}</ref> The other Marcher cities united to fight him off and Fyruss failed to conquer any of the neighboring city-states. His expansionist inspirations were not limited to the Free Marches; he also invaded some of [[Antiva]]'s southernmost cities.<ref>{{Cite wot|64}}</ref><ref>{{Cite wot2|42}}</ref> Antiva's cities similarly united to defend themselves against Fyruss in 2:33 Glory.<ref>{{Cite wot|78}}</ref> In 2:45, due to his failure to conquer any of the Marcher city-states and the diplomatic liability created by his invasion of Antiva, Fyruss' Tevinter allies betrayed him and ousted him from Starkhaven; the Tevinter Imperium conquered his city in result.<ref>{{Cite wot|79}}</ref> This led the Chantry to declare an [[Exalted Marches|Exalted March]] to liberate Starkhaven from the Imperium in 2:80 Glory. The following battle for the independence of Starkhaven was short, but bloody.<ref>{{Cite wot|13}}</ref> |
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| − | It is a place of wealth and opulance, with many kingly estates with fountains of marble and paths of granite. It is also famed for its superb cuisine, with its most famous dish being fish and egg pie. It is made with three deboned fresh fish, boiled eggs, dried fruit, spices, and thickened cream, topped with a light crust. |
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| + | [[File:Starkhaven.jpg|thumb|250px|The Palace of Starkhaven interior]] |
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| − | Starkhaven was the location of one of the two [[Circle of Magi|Circles of Magi]] in the Free Marches (the other being in [[Kirkwall]]), but its tower was burned down in 9:31 [[Dragon Age (time period)|Dragon]]. |
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| + | In 5:12 [[Exalted Age|Exalted]], during the [[Fourth Blight]], Starkhaven accepted a large group of refugees from [[Wycome]] who were fleeing the [[Darkspawn]].<ref>''[[Dragon Age: Last Flight]]'', p. 92</ref> |
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| + | It is known to have had at least one [[Free Marches#Champion|Champion]] rise to prominence.<ref>[[Codex entry: Stonehammer's Gift]]</ref> They assisted the Grey Wardens with the evacuation of civilians from Kirkwall during the Fourth Blight and later participated in the Battle of [[Ayesleigh]] in 5:24 Exalted at which the [[Archdemons|Archdemon]] [[Andoral]] was slain.<ref>''[[Dragon Age: Last Flight]]'', p. 211</ref><ref>[http://forum.bioware.com/topic/497430-dragon-age-last-flight/page-8, Interview with Liane Merciel]: "But in either case that is a mistake and it should be Starkhaven."</ref> |
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| ⚫ | In 7:56 [[Storm Age|Storm]], the [[Qunari]] landed near [[Ostwick]] and launched assaults against Starkhaven and Kirkwall. Starkhaven was besieged by Qunari invaders who hoped to cut off trade to the north, only to be repelled, but Kirkwall fell due to the magic of the [[Saarebas]].<ref>{{Cite wot|118}}</ref> |
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| + | Starkhaven's [[Circle of Magi]] tower was burned down in 9:31 [[Dragon Age (time period)|Dragon]]. While the actual cause of the fire is unknown, it is suspected to have been started by rebellious mages attempting to escape the Circle, with the former attendee [[Decimus]] as a prime suspect.<ref>During the [[Act of Mercy]] questline.</ref> |
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| + | === ''Dragon Age II'' === |
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| − | Most members of the ruling family were murdered in 9:31 Dragon by [[Flint Company]] mercenaries in a brutal coup d'etat engineered by Lady [[Johane Harimann]] of |
+ | Most members of the ruling family were murdered in 9:31 Dragon by [[Flint Company]] mercenaries in a brutal coup d'etat engineered by Lady [[Johane Harimann]] of Kirkwall. The [[Harimann family|Harimanns]] intended to usurp the Vaels, placing the malleable Goran Vael, a distant cousin of the main family, upon the throne. |
| − | Before the coup d'etat, the Vael family had committed their youngest son, |
+ | Before the coup d'etat, the Vael family had committed their youngest son, Sebastian, to the Kirkwall Chantry to live a chaste life in service to [[Andraste]]. The young Vael avenged his parents, killing both Johane Harimann and the Flint Company Mercenaries, though Goran Vael still ruled the city. |
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| + | === ''Dragon Age: Inquisition'' === |
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| + | {{CodexConditionalParagraph|If [[Sebastian Vael|Sebastian]] was recruited, [[Anders]] was spared and [[the Inquisitor]] accepts Sebastian's offer of friendship| |
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| + | Sebastian Vael reclaimed his title as Prince of Starkhaven and in 9:41 led an invasion of Kirkwall. In the mission [[Annexing Kirkwall]], Sebastian requested support from the [[Inquisition]] in helping him suppress the city's resistance forces led by Guard-Captain [[Aveline Vallen]] and hunt down Anders and his associates. The Inquisitor can choose to send [[Leliana]]'s agents to bolster Sebastian's forces and strong-arm Aveline to back down or send [[Cullen Rutherford|Cullen]]'s military to bolster Aveline's resistance forces and repel Sebastian's occupation forces back to Starkhaven.}} |
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| + | {{CodexConditionalParagraph|If Sebastian was recruited, Anders was executed and the Inquisitor accepts Sebastian's offer of friendship|Sebastian Vael reclaimed his title as Prince of Starkhaven and in 9:41 Dragon decided to aid in the reconstruction of Kirkwall, which continued to suffer from Anders' actions. In the mission [[Aiding Kirkwall]], Sebastian requested that the Inquisition send in soldiers and workers. The Inquisitor can choose to heed Leliana's advice and ignore the request in order to focus resources on defeating [[Corypheus]], have Josephine appeal to noble allies to help Kirkwall, or order Cullen to send in troops to expunge [[red lyrium]] from the Gallows and further rebuild the city.}} |
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| + | === ''Dragon Age: Knight Errant'' === |
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| + | The Inquisition arranges for an invitation to Prince Sebastian's birthday for [[Vaea]] and [[Ser Aaron]], giving the former a secret assignment to free two of their agents, [[Tessa Forsythia]] and [[Marius]], who were captured breaking into the castle to steal a dangerous document from Sebastian, ostensibly an ally of the Inquisition. They are accompanied on this visit by [[Varric Tethras]], now the Viscount of Kirkwall, who assists Vaea on her secret mission. |
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| + | === ''Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights'' === |
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| + | Starkhaven hosts the [[Grand Tourney]]. During the tournament, a healing amulet is stolen by [[Lords of Fortune]] and their hired help, as is [[the Celebrant]]. Starkhaven knights and guards pursue the thieves, but though the Celebrant is retrieved, the amulet is not and it is eventually given to Vaea who takes it to Tevinter. |
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| ⚫ | Starkhaven is governed by a prince. Starkhaven has been ruled by the Vael family since the ousting of the self-anointed "King Ironfist," the last in a series of low-born warlords claiming sovereignty over the city. The first Prince Vael was proclaimed prince when he refused the title of king. The title is hereditary.<ref name="vaelfamily">[[Codex entry: The Vael Family]]</ref> |
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| + | === Known Princes === |
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| + | * '''Lord Vael''' – the first Prince of Starkhaven<ref name="vaelfamily" /> |
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| + | * '''[[Fyruss]]''' – a Prince who declared himself to be King and waged a war across the Free Marches and Antiva during the Glory Age in an attempt to form an empire of his own |
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| + | * '''Artesian''' Vael – a Prince who ruled during the Exalted Age<ref>[[Siege's End]]</ref> |
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| + | * '''Corbinian''' Vael – supposed heir to the throne of Starkhaven<ref>[[Letter: A Strangely Official-Looking Letter]]</ref> |
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| + | * '''Goran''' Vael – a cousin of the main Vael family who was placed on the throne as a puppet by Lady [[Johane Harimann]]—who had the previous prince and most of his immediate heirs assassinated in 9:31; he was the "pretender" to the throne of Starkhaven from 9:31-9:41 |
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| + | * [[Sebastian Vael|'''Sebastian''' Vael]] – Prince of Starkhaven (9:41-present) |
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| + | === Known ambassadors === |
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| + | * '''Sifas Carrenter''' – Starkhaven ambassador to Nevarra (prior to 9:6 [[Dragon Age (time period)|Dragon]])<ref name="Exhuming">[[Codex entry: Exhuming Bodies by Moonlight]]</ref> |
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| + | * '''Galen Vedas''' – Starkhaven ambassador to Nevarra (9:6 Dragon)<ref name="Exhuming" /> |
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| + | == Notable citizens == |
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| + | * '''[[Alain]]''' |
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| + | * '''[[Amadis Vael]]''' |
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| + | * '''[[Belinda Darrow]]''' |
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| + | * Professor '''[[Bram Kenric]]''' |
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| + | * '''[[Tranquil#Known Tranquil|Eddin the Meek]]'''<ref>[[Codex entry: Journal of the Tranquil]]</ref> |
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| + | * '''[[Vael family#Known Vaels|Fedras Vael]]'''<ref>Father of Amadis, cousin to the Prince of Starkhaven during the early Exalted Age; ''[[Dragon Age: Last Flight]]'', p. 85.</ref> |
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| + | * '''[[Grace]]''' |
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| + | * First Enchanter '''[[First Enchanter#Free Marches|Halden]]'''<ref>[[Codex entry: Apostates]]</ref><ref>[[Codex entry: Templars]]</ref> (8:80 [[Blessed Age|Blessed]]) |
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| + | * '''[[Quentin]]''' |
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| + | * Ser '''[[Vael family#Known Vaels|Reginald Vael]]'''<ref>Won the [[Grand Tourney]] of the Free Marches; see [[Stinking Cheater]].</ref> |
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| + | * Knight-Commander '''[[Knight-Commander#Free Marches|Reiner]]'''<ref>[[Codex entry: Shield of the Resolute]]</ref> |
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| + | * Knight-Captain '''[[Rylen]]''' |
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| + | * Prince '''[[Sebastian Vael]]''' |
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| + | * '''[[Strife]]''' |
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| + | == Codex entries == |
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| + | :{{:Codex entry: The City of Starkhaven|style=iconmini}} |
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| + | :{{:Codex entry: Stonehammer's Gift|style=iconmini}} |
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| + | == Note texts == |
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* According to Varric, Starkhaven is "pretentious". |
* According to Varric, Starkhaven is "pretentious". |
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| + | * According to [[Dragon Age: The Official Cookbook: Tastes of Thedas|Devon]], Sebastian Vael is very popular in Starkhaven.<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Official Cookbook: Tastes of Thedas]]'', p. 89</ref> |
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| + | * Most inhabitants of Starkhaven encountered so far, including Sebastian, [[Rylen]], [[Belinda Darrow]], [[Bram Kenric]], and [[Strife]]<ref>As shown by his use of the word "lass"; confirmed by [[Patrick Weekes]] on Twitch.</ref> seem to share a Scottish accent. |
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Starkhaven is an independent and prominent city-state of the Free Marches that lies on the banks of the Minanter River. It is the largest city of the Free Marches and the most influential along with Kirkwall and Tantervale.
Background[]
Starkhaven heraldry
Starkhaven is the largest city in the Free Marches and one of the wealthiest. The independent city-state of Starkhaven is ruled by the Vael family and has strong ties to the Chantry in its governance.
The oval city has imposing walls: a curved mountain of earth crowned with concentric rings of tall gray stone. On the northern side, the Minanter River rushes through the water gate. The city itself is glimpsed from afar as a glory of marble palaces set on green hills and ringed by broad boulevards.[1] It is a place of wealth and opulence, with many kingly estates with fountains and granite paths. Large sections of the city are decorated in fine materials like marble and gold. The royal palace in the heart of the city is made of marble, and the path to it is paved in granite.[2]
Starkhaven is also famed for its superb cuisine, with its most famous dish being fish and egg pie.[3] A pie made in a porcelain dish with fresh, lightly poached fish caught from the Minater river that day.[4] The fish are deboned and added to a filling of boiled eggs, dried fruit such as dried currants, sliced almonds, spices, and thickened cream constitute the filling, all of this topped with a light crust.[2] Other filling options including wine, onions, carrots, thyme, bay, sea salt, salt, butter, pepper, nutmeg, flour, milk, and fish broth.[5] Other foods served in Starkhaven are roast turkey[6], roasted pig, various cheese, fruits like apples, bananas, grapes, and oranges.[7]
According to Sebastian Vael, Kirkwall is the city's largest trading partner.
History[]
In 1:95 Divine, the last battle of the Second Blight was fought at Starkhaven with a human army led by the Grey Wardens.[8] Both sides suffered heavy losses, but Zazikel was slain by the Grey Warden Corin, ending the Second Blight.[9]
In 2:15 Glory Starkhaven's King Fyruss, with backing from Tevinter allies, launched a series of military campaigns in an effort to unite the Free Marches under his banner and build his own empire.[10] The other Marcher cities united to fight him off and Fyruss failed to conquer any of the neighboring city-states. His expansionist inspirations were not limited to the Free Marches; he also invaded some of Antiva's southernmost cities.[11][12] Antiva's cities similarly united to defend themselves against Fyruss in 2:33 Glory.[13] In 2:45, due to his failure to conquer any of the Marcher city-states and the diplomatic liability created by his invasion of Antiva, Fyruss' Tevinter allies betrayed him and ousted him from Starkhaven; the Tevinter Imperium conquered his city in result.[14] This led the Chantry to declare an Exalted March to liberate Starkhaven from the Imperium in 2:80 Glory. The following battle for the independence of Starkhaven was short, but bloody.[15]
The Palace of Starkhaven interior
In 5:12 Exalted, during the Fourth Blight, Starkhaven accepted a large group of refugees from Wycome who were fleeing the Darkspawn.[16]
It is known to have had at least one Champion rise to prominence.[17] They assisted the Grey Wardens with the evacuation of civilians from Kirkwall during the Fourth Blight and later participated in the Battle of Ayesleigh in 5:24 Exalted at which the Archdemon Andoral was slain.[18][19]
In 7:56 Storm, the Qunari landed near Ostwick and launched assaults against Starkhaven and Kirkwall. Starkhaven was besieged by Qunari invaders who hoped to cut off trade to the north, only to be repelled, but Kirkwall fell due to the magic of the Saarebas.[20]
Starkhaven's Circle of Magi tower was burned down in 9:31 Dragon. While the actual cause of the fire is unknown, it is suspected to have been started by rebellious mages attempting to escape the Circle, with the former attendee Decimus as a prime suspect.[21]
Involvement[]
Dragon Age II[]
Most members of the ruling family were murdered in 9:31 Dragon by Flint Company mercenaries in a brutal coup d'etat engineered by Lady Johane Harimann of Kirkwall. The Harimanns intended to usurp the Vaels, placing the malleable Goran Vael, a distant cousin of the main family, upon the throne.
Before the coup d'etat, the Vael family had committed their youngest son, Sebastian, to the Kirkwall Chantry to live a chaste life in service to Andraste. The young Vael avenged his parents, killing both Johane Harimann and the Flint Company Mercenaries, though Goran Vael still ruled the city.
Dragon Age: Inquisition[]
If Sebastian was recruited, Anders was spared and the Inquisitor accepts Sebastian's offer of friendship:
Sebastian Vael reclaimed his title as Prince of Starkhaven and in 9:41 led an invasion of Kirkwall. In the mission Annexing Kirkwall, Sebastian requested support from the Inquisition in helping him suppress the city's resistance forces led by Guard-Captain Aveline Vallen and hunt down Anders and his associates. The Inquisitor can choose to send Leliana's agents to bolster Sebastian's forces and strong-arm Aveline to back down or send Cullen's military to bolster Aveline's resistance forces and repel Sebastian's occupation forces back to Starkhaven.
If Sebastian was recruited, Anders was executed and the Inquisitor accepts Sebastian's offer of friendship:
Sebastian Vael reclaimed his title as Prince of Starkhaven and in 9:41 Dragon decided to aid in the reconstruction of Kirkwall, which continued to suffer from Anders' actions. In the mission Aiding Kirkwall, Sebastian requested that the Inquisition send in soldiers and workers. The Inquisitor can choose to heed Leliana's advice and ignore the request in order to focus resources on defeating Corypheus, have Josephine appeal to noble allies to help Kirkwall, or order Cullen to send in troops to expunge red lyrium from the Gallows and further rebuild the city.
Dragon Age: Knight Errant[]
Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights[]
Governance[]
Starkhaven is governed by a prince. Starkhaven has been ruled by the Vael family since the ousting of the self-anointed "King Ironfist," the last in a series of low-born warlords claiming sovereignty over the city. The first Prince Vael was proclaimed prince when he refused the title of king. The title is hereditary.[22]
Known Princes[]
- Lord Vael – the first Prince of Starkhaven[22]
- Fyruss – a Prince who declared himself to be King and waged a war across the Free Marches and Antiva during the Glory Age in an attempt to form an empire of his own
- Artesian Vael – a Prince who ruled during the Exalted Age[23]
- Corbinian Vael – supposed heir to the throne of Starkhaven[24]
- Goran Vael – a cousin of the main Vael family who was placed on the throne as a puppet by Lady Johane Harimann—who had the previous prince and most of his immediate heirs assassinated in 9:31; he was the "pretender" to the throne of Starkhaven from 9:31-9:41
- Sebastian Vael – Prince of Starkhaven (9:41-present)
Known ambassadors[]
- Sifas Carrenter – Starkhaven ambassador to Nevarra (prior to 9:6 Dragon)[25]
- Galen Vedas – Starkhaven ambassador to Nevarra (9:6 Dragon)[25]
Notable citizens[]
- Alain
- Amadis Vael
- Belinda Darrow
- Professor Bram Kenric
- Eddin the Meek[26]
- Fedras Vael[27]
- Grace
- First Enchanter Halden[28][29] (8:80 Blessed)
- Quentin
- Ser Reginald Vael[30]
- Knight-Commander Reiner[31]
- Knight-Captain Rylen
- Prince Sebastian Vael
- Strife
Codex entries[]
Codex entry: The City of Starkhaven- Codex entry: Exhuming Bodies by Moonlight
- Codex entry: The Gem of Keroshek
- Codex entry: Stonehammer's Gift
- Codex entry: The Vael Family
Note texts[]
Trivia[]
- According to Varric, Starkhaven is "pretentious".
- According to Devon, Sebastian Vael is very popular in Starkhaven.[32]
- Most inhabitants of Starkhaven encountered so far, including Sebastian, Rylen, Belinda Darrow, Bram Kenric, and Strife[33] seem to share a Scottish accent.
- If in Act III female Hawke rivals and flirts with Sebastian, he says "The prince of Starkhaven and the viscountess of Kirkwall? It would be the strongest alliance the Free Marches has ever seen."
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References[]
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