"Mages have many uses, but it's true that at least in Ferelden, such practices exist. I cannot speak to the experience personally, however. I had not been a full-fledged mage for long before leaving the Circle, and Garahel imprinted on me later."

The war hound, hearing his name, rouses from his sleep with a large yawn and bout of stretching, opening his eyes and staring drowsily at them as though he can't decide whether to continue napping or seek attention. Such a hard life, with such difficult choices.