Dragon Age: A Deep Dive Into Flemeth

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Flemeth is one of the most interesting recurring characters of BioWare'sDragon Age series. While she may appear as an old woman at first, it immediately becomes apparent that there is far more to her. She is a shapeshifter, a legend, and a witch with many daughters and a past that fans have been piecing together since Dragon Age: Origins.

Theories have spread both in-game and on the Internet of who Flemeth really is and what her true intentions are. In the first game, it was revealed that she wanted an old god baby, and later on, in Inquisition, it was revealed that she carries the soul of Mythal, an ancient elf who was apparently murdered by her own people. The witch is full of surprises, so when Dragon Age 4 arrives, fans best be prepared for anything.

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Much like folklore, Flemeth's history has different versions, and it is not yet clear which version is the truest. According to her codex in Dragon Age: Origins, Flemeth was once known Flemeth of Highever in the Towers Age. She was married to Bann Conobar but fell in love with a poet named Osen. She and Osen ran away together and lived among the Chasinds until they heard Bann Conobar was dying and wanted to see Flemeth one last time. When she and Osen came to visit him, though, it was a trap, and he killed Osen.

The codex goes on to say that Flemeth was locked in a tower. She knew magic and summoned a spirit to help her have her revenge against her husband. The spirit turned her into an abomination, and she slaughtered Conobar and all else in his castle and fled to the Wilds. From there, she sired many daughters until most were killed by Cormac of the Alamarri tribes.

While the codex provides some insight into Flemeth's background, it