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[[File:Tal_vashoth.jpg|thumb|An Honorable Tal-Vashoth, later Maraas]] |
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The '''Tal-Vashoth''' are former [[Qunari]] who have rejected what the [[Qun]], the Qunari way of life, teaches. Just as Qunari denotes those that follow the Qun, elves and humans included, Tal-Vashoth denotes those who no longer wish to adhere to its rules; it is not specific to race. Literally meaning "True Grey". Often times they will become mercenaries in other lands. It is not uncommon for a Tal-Vashoth to remove their horns (as in the case of [[Armaas]], and perhaps most mercenaries). |
The '''Tal-Vashoth''' are former [[Qunari]] who have rejected what the [[Qun]], the Qunari way of life, teaches. Just as Qunari denotes those that follow the Qun, elves and humans included, Tal-Vashoth denotes those who no longer wish to adhere to its rules; it is not specific to race. Literally meaning "True Grey". Often times they will become mercenaries in other lands. It is not uncommon for a Tal-Vashoth to remove their horns (as in the case of [[Armaas]], and perhaps most mercenaries). |
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| + | It is not entirely clear what motivates Qunari to reject the Qun, but one of the most likely reasons is the assignment of a very low and unpleasant place in Qunari society. Qunari who have ambition above their station, such as Armaas, or those bound by the Qun, such as mages, come to resent their place in society, and thus the Qun. Others, such as [[Maraas]], seem to simply tire of a life driven by duty and purpose. Some Tal-Vashoth come to hate their old society so much that they relish the outcast role the Qunari place upon them, sawing off their horns and terrorizing the Qunari countryside. |
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*Known Tal-Vashoth include: Jarvy and Tennant (the mercenaries of Arl Howe), [[Armaas]], and the entire mercenary band of the Kadan-Fe |
*Known Tal-Vashoth include: Jarvy and Tennant (the mercenaries of Arl Howe), [[Armaas]], and the entire mercenary band of the Kadan-Fe |
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Revision as of 15:41, 22 April 2011
An Honorable Tal-Vashoth, later Maraas
The Tal-Vashoth are former Qunari who have rejected what the Qun, the Qunari way of life, teaches. Just as Qunari denotes those that follow the Qun, elves and humans included, Tal-Vashoth denotes those who no longer wish to adhere to its rules; it is not specific to race. Literally meaning "True Grey". Often times they will become mercenaries in other lands. It is not uncommon for a Tal-Vashoth to remove their horns (as in the case of Armaas, and perhaps most mercenaries).
It is not entirely clear what motivates Qunari to reject the Qun, but one of the most likely reasons is the assignment of a very low and unpleasant place in Qunari society. Qunari who have ambition above their station, such as Armaas, or those bound by the Qun, such as mages, come to resent their place in society, and thus the Qun. Others, such as Maraas, seem to simply tire of a life driven by duty and purpose. Some Tal-Vashoth come to hate their old society so much that they relish the outcast role the Qunari place upon them, sawing off their horns and terrorizing the Qunari countryside.
- Known Tal-Vashoth include: Jarvy and Tennant (the mercenaries of Arl Howe), Armaas, and the entire mercenary band of the Kadan-Fe
- A party banter between Sten and Zevran can trigger the possibility to talk to Sten about Tal-Vashoth in which he states they are beasts with the faces of men and are far deadlier than any Abomination or Darkspawn. He recalls a story of how Qunari were going missing and found dead in rivers and across the countryside.