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| ā | |name= [[Templar]] |
+ | |name = [[Templar (Origins)|Templar]] |
| ā | |type= [[Warrior]] |
+ | |type = [[Warrior (Origins)|Warrior]] |
| ā | |icon= Templaricon.png |
+ | |icon = Templaricon.png |
| ā | |description= |
+ | |description = [[Mage]]s who refuse the [[Circle of Magi|Circle]]'s control become [[apostate]]s and live in fear of a templar's powers--the ability to dispel and resist magic. As servants of the [[Chantry]], the [[Templar Order|templars]] have been the most effective means of controlling the spread and use of arcane power for centuries. |
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+ | |effects = {{ColorPositiveStat|+2 magic <br>+3 mental resistance}} |
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| ā | {{Quote|Essentially they're trained to fight. The Chantry would tell you that the templars exist simply to defend, but don't let them fool you. They're an army. The other main purpose for a templar is, of course, to hunt mages. To that end, we train in talents that drain mana and disrupt spells.|[[Alistair]]}} |
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| ā | '''Templar''' is one of the [[specializations]] available to the [[warrior]] class in ''[[Dragon Age: Origins]]''. The |
+ | '''Templar''' is one of the [[specializations (Origins)|specializations]] available to the [[Warrior (Origins)|warrior]] [[classes (Origins)|class]] in ''[[Dragon Age: Origins]]''. The [[Templar Order|templar]] specializes in anti-magic combat. |
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+ | == Background == |
| + | Often portrayed as stoic and grim, the Order of Templars originated as the martial arm of the [[Chantry]]. Armed with the ability to dispel and resist magic in addition to their formidable combat talents, the templars are uniquely qualified to act as both a foil for [[apostate]]s ā [[mage]]s who refuse to submit to the authority of the [[Circle]] ā and a first line of defense against the dark powers of blood mages and abominations. |
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| ā | [[File:Templar-heraldry.jpg|thumb|280|The Templar Order Heraldry]] |
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| ⚫ | While mages often resent the templars as symbols of the Chantryās control over magic, the people of [[Thedas]] see them as saviors and holy warriors, champions of all that is good armed with piety enough to protect the world from the ravages of foul magic. In reality, the Chantryās militant arm looks first for skilled warriors with unshakable faith in the Maker, with a flawless moral center as a secondary concern. Templars must carry out their duty with an emotional distance, and the Order of Templars would rather have soldiers with religious fervor and absolute loyalty than paragons of virtue who might question orders when it comes time to make difficult choices. |
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| ā | The Templar Order is a military order of the [[Chantry]] that hunts [[apostate]]s and [[maleficar]]s and watches over the [[mage]]s from the [[Circle of Magi]]. One of their most important tasks occurs during a mage's [[Harrowing]]. During this, a templar watches over the body of the mage, ready to kill him or her if [[Demons|demonic]] possession occurs. To help them control mages, templars have the ability to dispel magic and to inhibit spellcasting. A group of templars is led by a Knight-Commander and each Circle and the majority of chantries in [[Thedas]] are assigned one. |
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| ⚫ | It is this sense of ruthless piety that most frightens mages when they get the templarsā attention: When the templars are sent to eliminate a possible blood mage, there is no reasoning with them, and if the templars are prepared the mageās magic is often all but useless. Driven by their faith, the templars are one of the most feared and respected forces in Thedas. |
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| ā | Templars also have access to the Right of Annulment. The Right of Annulment gives the Templars the right to "pacify" or kill all mages in the tower. This would be used in the event that total chaos was unleashed by the mages and there is no chance that they could be saved. [[The Warden]] has the option of using the Right of Annulment in the [[Broken Circle]] quest line. |
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| ā | All templars are also addicted to [[lyrium]], which is officially used to help develop their anti-mage skills and unofficially used as a control mechanism by the Chantry. A lack of [[lyrium]] causes the templar to lose touch with reality and suffer from delusions. |
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| ā | It is not yet confirmed that lyrium has any real effect at dispelling magic. Alistair isn't sure that lyrium has any true effects either. Some people think that since lyrium is addictive and that templars are addicted to it, the chantry uses its addictiveness to control the templars. |
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| ā | Most people donāt remember the Templar Order as it once was. In the days when the Chantry was still young, templars were known as the āInquisitionā and combed the land in search of all dangers to humanityāwhether they came in the form of blood mages, abominations, cultists or heretics. It was a dark and terrifying time in the history of Thedas, and one that only ended when the Chantry convinced the Inquisition to unite under the banner of their common faith. The name of their order changed, and their purpose because that of guardian and warden rather than hunter. As they see it, they protect the innocents of the outside world from magicā¦ but they also protect mages from the outside world, a world that fears them for very good reasons. It is a templarās place to watch their charges for signs of weakness or corruption, and should they find it to act without hesitation for the good of all. That this occasionally leads to charges of tyranny and abuse is, according to the [[Chantry]], a price that must be paid for the security the templars offer. |
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| ā | Some are saying, however, that this needs to change. They remind the world that mages are not controlled by templars everywhere in Thedas: not among the Rivaini witches, the Dalish keepers or the [[Tevinter]] magistersā¦ and those societies are, arguably, no worse off. The Templar Order, however, is nothing if not certain of its role. From the glittering White Spire in Val Royeaux the Knight-Vigilant commands the templars to serve the Makerās will and keep the peace. By the common folk they are seen as self-sacrificing men and women, vigilant warriors that form the first line of defense between humanity and the chaos that once ruled the land during the old [[Imperium]]. To the mages they are often seen as oppressors, even well-meaning ones, and the gap between them is growing larger with each passing year. |
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| ā | āMagic exists to serve mankind, and never to rule over him.ā |
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| ā | ==Templars in Thedas== |
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| ā | [[File:A_templar_fights_with_a_demon.jpg|thumb|290px|right|A templar fighting a demon.]] |
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| ⚫ | While mages often resent the templars as symbols of the |
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| ⚫ | It is this sense of ruthless piety that most frightens mages when they get the |
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{{:Mental Fortress|style=skillspelltalentrow}} |
{{:Mental Fortress|style=skillspelltalentrow}} |
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| ā | {{:Holy Smite|style=skillspelltalentrow}} |
+ | {{:Holy Smite (Origins)|style=skillspelltalentrow}} |
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| + | == Unlocking == |
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| + | '''Note:''' If you save before purchasing just reload game and you |
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| ā | <!--Please do not leave any notes unless it is relevant to the whole tree of Talents. Go to the individual Talent instead.--> |
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| + | still have the specialization unlocked (as it works for all |
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| + | specialization manuals). |
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| ā | == |
+ | == Class bonuses == |
| + | The Templar specialization is useful to any warrior. In many cases, an enemy mage is possibly the biggest threat due to their ranged damage and disables. Templar abilities help to resist these disables with the initial mental resistance bonus, and the "Mental Fortress" ability. "Cleanse Area" is useful for removing disabling glyphs, and magic related stuns on party members. The passive mana drain from melee attacks caused by "Righteous Strike" also reduces a mage's ability to escape by casting stuns once the warrior has closed in. The final ability "Holy Smite" grants a ranged attack useful for disabling a mage while closing in. |
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| ā | ==Templar |
+ | == Templar exclusive items == |
| ā | {{:Templar Armor|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}} |
+ | {{:Templar Armor (Origins)|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}} |
{{:Knight Commander's Plate|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}} |
{{:Knight Commander's Plate|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}} |
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{{:Armor of the Divine Will|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}} |
{{:Armor of the Divine Will|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}} |
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| + | == External links == |
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| ā | ==Notable Templars== |
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| ā | *[[Alistair]] is a former templar-in-training. |
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| ā | *[[Cullen]] |
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| ā | *[[Knight-Commander Greagoir]] |
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| ā | *[[Knight-Commander Tavish]] |
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| ā | *[[Knight-Commander Harrith]] |
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| ā | *[[Ser Bryant]] |
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| ā | *[[Ser Henric]] |
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| ā | *[[Ser Otto]] |
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| ā | *[[Lost Templar|Irminric]] |
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| ā | *[[Carroll]] |
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| ā | *[[Rylock]] |
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| ā | *[[Hadley]] |
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| ā | ==Resources== |
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| + | [[es:Templario (Origins)]] |
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+ | [[Category:Dragon Age: Origins specializations]] |
| ā | [[Category:Chantry]] |
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| ā | [[Category:Specializations]] |
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Revision as of 01:47, 19 January 2019
- For the specialization in Dragon Age II, see Templar (Dragon Age II).
- For the specialization in Dragon Age: Inquisition, see Templar (Inquisition).
Templar is one of the specializations available to the warrior class in Dragon Age: Origins. The templar specializes in anti-magic combat.
Background
Often portrayed as stoic and grim, the Order of Templars originated as the martial arm of the Chantry. Armed with the ability to dispel and resist magic in addition to their formidable combat talents, the templars are uniquely qualified to act as both a foil for apostates ā mages who refuse to submit to the authority of the Circle ā and a first line of defense against the dark powers of blood mages and abominations.
While mages often resent the templars as symbols of the Chantryās control over magic, the people of Thedas see them as saviors and holy warriors, champions of all that is good armed with piety enough to protect the world from the ravages of foul magic. In reality, the Chantryās militant arm looks first for skilled warriors with unshakable faith in the Maker, with a flawless moral center as a secondary concern. Templars must carry out their duty with an emotional distance, and the Order of Templars would rather have soldiers with religious fervor and absolute loyalty than paragons of virtue who might question orders when it comes time to make difficult choices.
It is this sense of ruthless piety that most frightens mages when they get the templarsā attention: When the templars are sent to eliminate a possible blood mage, there is no reasoning with them, and if the templars are prepared the mageās magic is often all but useless. Driven by their faith, the templars are one of the most feared and respected forces in Thedas.
Templar Talents
 Righteous Strike |
Passive | The templars are enforcers specifically designed to control and slay mages. Each of the templar's melee hits against an enemy spellcaster drains its mana. |
 Cleanse Area |
Activated Range: Personal Activation: 40 Cooldown: 30s Requires: Level 9 |
The templar purges the area of magic, removing all dispellable effects from those nearby. Friendly fire possible. |
 Mental Fortress |
Passive Requires: Level 12 |
The templar has learned to focus on duty, gaining a large bonus to mental resistance. |
 Holy Smite |
Activated Range: Medium Activation: 70 Cooldown: 40s Requires: Level 15 |
The templar strikes out with righteous fire, inflicting spirit damage on the target and other nearby enemies. If the target is a spellcaster, it must pass a mental resistance check or else loses mana and takes additional spirit damage proportional to the mana lost. All affected enemies are stunned or knocked back unless they pass physical resistance checks. |
Unlocking
The templar specialization can be taught by Alistair if his approval rating is high enough. Bodahn Feddic in the Party Camp also sells a manual that will unlock the specialization for 15
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Note: If you save before purchasing just reload game and you still have the specialization unlocked (as it works for all specialization manuals).
Class bonuses
The Templar specialization is useful to any warrior. In many cases, an enemy mage is possibly the biggest threat due to their ranged damage and disables. Templar abilities help to resist these disables with the initial mental resistance bonus, and the "Mental Fortress" ability. "Cleanse Area" is useful for removing disabling glyphs, and magic related stuns on party members. The passive mana drain from melee attacks caused by "Righteous Strike" also reduces a mage's ability to escape by casting stuns once the warrior has closed in. The final ability "Holy Smite" grants a ranged attack useful for disabling a mage while closing in.
Templar exclusive items
External links
- Templar on the BioWare Wiki
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