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An Honorable Tal-Vashoth, later Maraas
The Tal-Vashoth are former Qunari who have rejected what the Qun, the Qunari way of life, teaches and move to fight agaisnt it. Just as Qunari denotes those that follow the Qun, elves and humans included, Vashoth denotes those who no longer wish to adhere to its rules; it is not specific to race. Literally, Vashoth means "Grey" and Tal-Vashoth means "True Grey". Often times they will become mercenaries in other lands. It is not uncommon for a Tal-Vashoth to remove their horns as a form of protest agaisnt the Qun (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, 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. By leaving the Qun, people are named Vashoth by other Qunari. Those who 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 are called Tal-Vashoth or "True Grey".
- Known Tal-Vashoth include: Jarvy and Tennant (the mercenaries of Arl Howe), Armaas, and the entire mercenary band of the Kadan-Fe