Ashes; he is based in Denerim during the events of Origins. His writings are quoted in numerous codex entries found throughout the game. Connor Guerrin is the son of Arl Eamon and Arlessa Isolde. Possessed by a Desire Demon shortly before the arrival of the Warden in Redcliffe Village, he seizes control of Redcliffe Castle and unleashing an undead horde that soon began attacking the village. If Connor survives the events of Origins and is no longer demon-possessed, he appears in Redcliffe Village in Dragon Age: Inquisition. First Enchanter Irving is the First Enchanter of the Ferelden Circle of Magi, based in Kinloch Hold. Depending on player choice, Irving and the Circle Mages may be recruited for the Battle of Denerim. Jowan is a fugitive apostate and blood mage on the run from the templars. He is first encountered as a temporary companion of the Warden during the Mage Origin story. He is later recruited by Loghain, and assigned to infiltrate Redcliffe Castle and poison Arl Eamon on his behest. Kardol is a high-ranking member of the Legion of the Dead. Depending on player choice, Kardol and his legionnaires may be recruited for the Battle of Denerim. King Cailan Theirin is the king of Ferelden at the start of Origins. He is killed by an Ogre at the battle of Ostagar toward the beginning of the game. The DLC, Return to Ostagar, involves the Warden dealing with Cailan's corpse and belongings from the battlefield, and also reveals insight that may have contributed to Loghain's betrayal of Cailan. Knight-Commander Greagoir is the Knight-Commander of Ferelden's Templar Order, responsible for watching over the Circle of Magi based in Kinloch Hold. Depending on player choice, Greagoir and his templars may be recruited for the Battle of Denerim. Lady of the Forest: A mysterious spirit who guides the werewolves living in the Brecilian Forest. Lord Pyral Harrowmont is a High-General of Orzammar, and King Endrin Aeducan's friend and confidant. He is one of two major contenders claiming the throne of Orzammar after the death of King Endrin. Mhairi is a temporary companion who serves as the Warden-Commander's escort to Vigil's Keep in the beginning of Awakening. She is a Ferelden warrior who is recently recruited to the Wardens but has yet to undertake the Joining. After Vigil's Keep is secured, she will partake in the Joining, but does not survive the process. Paragon Branka