"No, I suppose you had some freedoms that a Circle mage did not, but the same probably can be said the other way around. Everyone is taught or learns different, but we're all given the basics and have the means to progress our skills." Dalish mages had a lot of freedoms, but at the same time they were only allowed so many at a time, right?

"I understand that with the Dalish it is important that everyone has a role... but you're so much more than a fire starter, Ellana. You're very talented."