In both the games and books of Dragon Age, very little is known about the Chasind. In fact, most information about them comes from non-canon sources such as the Dragon Age Tabletop RPG.
What information that does exist can easily be overlooked, as most of Chasind lore and facts exist in the games’ codices. In terms of gameplay and characters, the closest the players have gotten to the Chasind would be during their brief times in the Korcari Wilds in Origins or when they hung out with the Avvar in the Jaws of Hakkon DLC of Inquisition. Hopefully, more can be learned about the Chasind in Dragon Age 4. Until then, here are some little-known facts about them to keep in mind.
10 Their Pantheon Varies Depending On The Clan
Different clans of the Chasind could have completely different pantheons. Their gods often depend on the experiences of a clan, as they believe legendary people can be revered as well. They do have animistic beliefs, so they believe that inanimate objects and parts of nature such as plants can have souls. They do have three major gods that they typically agree are the mightiest. They share these with the Avvar. The three gods are Korth the Mountain Father, Haakon Wintersbreath, and The Lady of the Skies.
9 They Are Different From The Avvar
A ton of fans lump the Chasind with the Avvar, and that denies their complexity. What they have in common is a similar origin. Both peoples were part of the earliest human tribes to come to south-eastern Thedas, known as the Alamarri.
The Alamarri split a long time ago into three sections. The Avvar, the Chasind, and the Clayne. Since their separation, they have settled in different region of Ferelden and have developed their own belief systems and cultures. The Avvar settled in the mountains while the Chasind stayed in the Korcari Wilds. The Clayne no longer really exist, as they became modern Fereldens.
8 They Personify Seasons As Female Warriors
According to a codex entry called “The Women of All War,” the Chasind personify seasons and female warriors. The codex entry is actually about four statues at Skyhold that were not a part of its original structure. The codex concluded they were Chasind figures of women who personified seasons.
7 Flemeth Is Celebrated Among The Chasind
Flemeth is known as the “Mother of Vengeance” by the Chasind. Legend says that Flemeth fell in love with Osen, a poet, and they ran away together to live among the Chasind. Of course, that story ends in tragedy as her ex-husband killed Osen and imprisoned her.
She freed herself with powerful magic and lived in the wilds, often sleeping with Chasind men to sire daughters. According to the World of Thedas books, the Chasind often depict Flemeth as a dragon that the desperate go to for help.
6 Ostagar Was Claimed By Chasind For A While
All things in south Thedas may have been claimed by the Chasind at one point in history, especially near the Korcari Wilds. Such is true of Ostagar, which belonged to the Chasind at one point in the Ancient Age. This happened because of the First Blight. Those who has Ostagar claimed withdrew in order to rebuild. The Chasind saw their chance and took it over. Of course, they eventually abandoned it.
5 They Are Viewed As Barbarians By The People Of Ferelden
Thedas is full of diversity, but at a cost of racism issues. While Fereldens were once the Clayne tribes with the same roots as the Chasind and Avvar, they have changed a ton since founding the Ferelden nation. They see the Chasind and Avvar as backward cultures to be feared. This has caused the Chasind to often be targets to templars in mage hunts.
4 Their Homes Are Built On Stilts And In Trees
This is a fact only known to those who read the codex entries in Dragon Age: Origins. The codex on the Chasind described how they live, particular in the sense of their architecture.
The fact that their homes are on higher ground makes a lot of sense considering much of the south of Ferelden is swamplands and marshes.
3 Morrigan’s Father Was Likely Chasind
Like Flemeth’s many other daughters, Morrigan was likely the result of a one night stand with a Chasind. It is just a well known fact that the Witches of the Wilds are the daughters of Flemeth and Chasind men. Of course, there are actually many theories to Morrigan’s parents. Some believe she is not Flemeth’s biological daughter, and that she was stolen as a baby. Others think that Maric could’ve been her father due to the events of the book, The Stolen Throne, in which Maric and Flemeth spend a night together.
2 Their Helmets Are Designed More To Intimidate Than Protect
This little cultural detail is revealed in an item description in Dragon Age: Origins, for the item “Thane Helmet.” The helmet is received from a Chasind cache from a side quest called “Chasind Trail Signs.” The helmet heavy and has horns, though little detail. It is possible that if Chasind come up in Dragon Age 4, the designs might get a little more creative. Of course, Dragon Age is a series not known to have the most attractive headgear.
1 They Make Hidden Markers Around The Wilds
The Chasind have a system of creating signs for each other to indicate places of interest. They are very hidden and would not easily be noticed by any non-Chasind. This is because their signs often come in the form of rock piles. Depending on the details of these signs, they can mean danger, treasure, or safety.
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