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The '''West Hills''' [[arling]] lies to the south of [[Redcliffe Village]], in the borderland area along the [[Frostback Mountains]] and abutting the [[Korcari Wilds]].<ref>{{BSN|author=[[Mary Kirby]]|date=2010|url=http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/47/index/1371374/1|title=Question on Ferelden Background (For the writers, more so)}}</ref><ref>Notably, ''[[Dragon Age (tabletop RPG)]]'' places the location of West Hills arling in the region of the bannorn of [[West Hill]], which is a mistake.</ref>
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The '''West Hills''' [[arling]] lies to the south of [[Redcliffe Village]], in the borderland area along the [[Frostback Mountains]] and abutting the [[Korcari Wilds]].<ref>As described by [[Gallagher Wulff]] in ''Dragon Age: Origins''.</ref><ref name="kirby">{{BWF|author=[[Mary Kirby]]|date=22 February, 2010 |url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160731144314/https://forum.bioware.com/topic/84452-question-on-ferelden-background-for-the-writers-more-so/?bioware=1|title=Question on Ferelden Background (For the writers, more so)|access=March 5, 2014}}</ref><sup>[[West Hills#Notes|[note]]]</sup>
   
 
== Background ==
 
== Background ==
 
[[File:H aowestera 0.png|thumb|180px|Heraldry]]
 
[[File:H aowestera 0.png|thumb|180px|Heraldry]]
The location of West Hills places it in a precarious location between wild and dangerous swamps inhabited by [[Chasind]] and mountain passes inhabited by [[Avvar]]. The current arl, [[Gallagher Wulff]], therefore has spent a considerable amount of time battling these varied threats, particularly the Avvar. The arl and his family are loved in the arling for their bold natures as well as their kindness. Arl Wulff has a reputation in western Ferelden as a valiant man who takes his duties seriously.
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The location of West Hills places it in a precarious location between wild swamps to the south inhabited by [[Chasind]] and mountain passes to the west inhabited by [[Avvar]].
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{{Tabletop RPG material}}
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{{Note|The description below is based on an incorrect assumption that West Hills arling is located in northern Ferelden, see the [[West Hills#Notes|notes]] for more information.}}
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The current arl, [[Gallagher Wulff]], has spent a considerable amount of time battling varied threats to his territory, particularly the Avvar. The arl and his family are loved in the arling for their bold natures as well as their kindness. Arl Wulff has a reputation in western Ferelden as a valiant man who takes his duties seriously.
   
 
The landscape is heavily forested, flanked by the massive mountain peaks to the west. Roadways in this region are few and typically muddy, though many have permanent wheel ruts from the numerous caravans, often [[Dwarf|dwarven]], passing through into the [[Bannorn]]. Small towns are typically built of wood and canvas with stone reserved for buildings of greatest importance, such as a [[Chantry]]. The proximity to [[Orzammar]] allows for dwarven goods to be fairly plentiful.<ref name="eagles">''[[Dragon Age (tabletop RPG)]]'', Blood in Ferelden, Where Eagles Lair</ref>
 
The landscape is heavily forested, flanked by the massive mountain peaks to the west. Roadways in this region are few and typically muddy, though many have permanent wheel ruts from the numerous caravans, often [[Dwarf|dwarven]], passing through into the [[Bannorn]]. Small towns are typically built of wood and canvas with stone reserved for buildings of greatest importance, such as a [[Chantry]]. The proximity to [[Orzammar]] allows for dwarven goods to be fairly plentiful.<ref name="eagles">''[[Dragon Age (tabletop RPG)]]'', Blood in Ferelden, Where Eagles Lair</ref>
   
 
== Involvement ==
 
== Involvement ==
 
 
=== ''Dragon Age: Origins'' ===
 
=== ''Dragon Age: Origins'' ===
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{{SpoilerDAO|During the course of the [[Fifth Blight]], West Hills, along with much of the southern portion of Ferelden, has been devastated by the Blight and [[darkspawn]] incursion. According to Arl Wulff during the [[Landsmeet]], the southern reaches of Ferelden have been overrun. Wulff himself is embittered at the devastation of his arling and the way he feels its suffering has been ignored during the chaos.
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During the course of the [[Fifth Blight]], West Hills, along with much of the southern portion of Ferelden, has been devastated by the Blight and [[darkspawn]] incursion. According to Arl Wulff during the [[Landsmeet]], the southern reaches of Ferelden have been overrun. Wulff himself is embittered at the devastation of his arling and the way he feels its suffering has been ignored during the chaos.
 
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=== ''Dragon Age (tabletop RPG)'' ===
 
=== ''Dragon Age (tabletop RPG)'' ===
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{{Tabletop RPG material}}
Arl Wulff, his family, and the arling itself are the major participants and setting for the campaign "Where Eagles Lair" from the ''Blood in Ferelden'' expansion, in which the players must investigate the kidnapping of one of Wulff's children, his daughter Izot.
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Arl Wulff, his family, and the arling itself are the major participants and setting for the campaign "Where Eagles Lair" from the ''Blood in Ferelden'' expansion, in which the players must investigate the kidnapping of one of Wulff's children, his daughter Izot.<ref name="eagles"/>
   
 
== Places ==
 
== Places ==
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* Elmridge:<ref name="eagles"/> a small town
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* Elmridge – a small town<ref name="eagles"/>
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* Arl's Winter Manor – a stone fortress on the edge of the arling<ref name="eagles"/>
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== Notes ==
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[[File:West hill map.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Location of West Hill bannorn, incorrectly conflated with West Hills arling in the tabletop RPG]]
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* The location of West Hills arling provided in ''[[Dragon Age (tabletop RPG)]]'' doesn't match other sources. As it appears, West Hills arling is actually located in south-western Ferelden, with the Korcari Wilds to the south and the Frostback Mountains to the west. In ''Dragon Age: Origins'' when Arl Wullf and other Fereldan nobles discuss the damage made by the darkspawn horde, they describe West Hills arling as a southern territory. Moreover, the writer [[Mary Kirby]] confirmed that West Hills arling lies south of Redcliffe.<ref name="kirby"/> The TTRPG guide, however, places West Hills in northern Ferelden: "West Hills Arling lies to the north of Lake Calenhad and borders the Frostback Mountains."<ref>''[[Dragon Age (tabletop RPG)]]'', Blood in Ferelden, Where Eagles Lair, p. 43</ref> This is where the '''''bannorn''''' of [[West Hill]] is canonically located.
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
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* Avvar raids into Ferelden, and West Hills in particular, only occur under the cover of a snowstorm to hide the passage of the raiders.<ref name="eagles"/>
 
* Avvar raids into Ferelden, and West Hills in particular, only occur under the cover of a snowstorm to hide the passage of the raiders.<ref name="eagles"/>
   
 
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Latest revision as of 20:24, 18 January 2024

The West Hills arling lies to the south of Redcliffe Village, in the borderland area along the Frostback Mountains and abutting the Korcari Wilds.[1][2][note]

Background[]

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Heraldry

The location of West Hills places it in a precarious location between wild swamps to the south inhabited by Chasind and mountain passes to the west inhabited by Avvar.

BioWare canon
The following information is only mentioned in Dragon Age Tabletop. Certain portions of this media may no longer reflect currently established lore.

Note: The description below is based on an incorrect assumption that West Hills arling is located in northern Ferelden, see the notes for more information.

The current arl, Gallagher Wulff, has spent a considerable amount of time battling varied threats to his territory, particularly the Avvar. The arl and his family are loved in the arling for their bold natures as well as their kindness. Arl Wulff has a reputation in western Ferelden as a valiant man who takes his duties seriously.

The landscape is heavily forested, flanked by the massive mountain peaks to the west. Roadways in this region are few and typically muddy, though many have permanent wheel ruts from the numerous caravans, often dwarven, passing through into the Bannorn. Small towns are typically built of wood and canvas with stone reserved for buildings of greatest importance, such as a Chantry. The proximity to Orzammar allows for dwarven goods to be fairly plentiful.[3]

Involvement[]

Dragon Age: Origins[]


This section contains spoilers for:
Dragon Age: Origins.


During the course of the Fifth Blight, West Hills, along with much of the southern portion of Ferelden, has been devastated by the Blight and darkspawn incursion. According to Arl Wulff during the Landsmeet, the southern reaches of Ferelden have been overrun. Wulff himself is embittered at the devastation of his arling and the way he feels its suffering has been ignored during the chaos.


Dragon Age (tabletop RPG)[]

BioWare canon
The following information is only mentioned in Dragon Age Tabletop. Certain portions of this media may no longer reflect currently established lore.

Arl Wulff, his family, and the arling itself are the major participants and setting for the campaign "Where Eagles Lair" from the Blood in Ferelden expansion, in which the players must investigate the kidnapping of one of Wulff's children, his daughter Izot.[3]

Places[]

BioWare canon
The following information is only mentioned in Dragon Age Tabletop. Certain portions of this media may no longer reflect currently established lore.

  • Elmridge – a small town[3]
  • Arl's Winter Manor – a stone fortress on the edge of the arling[3]

Notes[]

West hill map

Location of West Hill bannorn, incorrectly conflated with West Hills arling in the tabletop RPG

  • The location of West Hills arling provided in Dragon Age (tabletop RPG) doesn't match other sources. As it appears, West Hills arling is actually located in south-western Ferelden, with the Korcari Wilds to the south and the Frostback Mountains to the west. In Dragon Age: Origins when Arl Wullf and other Fereldan nobles discuss the damage made by the darkspawn horde, they describe West Hills arling as a southern territory. Moreover, the writer Mary Kirby confirmed that West Hills arling lies south of Redcliffe.[2] The TTRPG guide, however, places West Hills in northern Ferelden: "West Hills Arling lies to the north of Lake Calenhad and borders the Frostback Mountains."[4] This is where the bannorn of West Hill is canonically located.

Trivia[]

BioWare canon
The following information is only mentioned in Dragon Age Tabletop. Certain portions of this media may no longer reflect currently established lore.

  • Avvar raids into Ferelden, and West Hills in particular, only occur under the cover of a snowstorm to hide the passage of the raiders.[3]

References[]

  1. As described by Gallagher Wulff in Dragon Age: Origins.
  2. 2.0 2.1 BSN Mary Kirby (22 February, 2010). "Question on Ferelden Background (For the writers, more so)" . The BioWare Forum. Retrieved on March 5, 2014.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Dragon Age (tabletop RPG), Blood in Ferelden, Where Eagles Lair
  4. Dragon Age (tabletop RPG), Blood in Ferelden, Where Eagles Lair, p. 43