The Warden (Dragon Age)

"They will bow before my might."

- The Warden "I underestimated you, Warden. I thought you were like Cailan, a child wanting to play at war. I was wrong. There's a strength in you I've not seen anywhere since Maric died. I yield."

- Loghain Mac Tir

The being that would become the legendary, some may even say divine, Hero of Fereldan, the Warden is a former member of the Grey Wardens and the single most important figure in repelling the Fifth Blight. Recruited by Duncan, the Warden travels with his mentor to the ruins of Ostagar, tasked with finding ancient treaties as well as vials of Darkspawn blood. Along with two fellow recruits and one of the newest Wardens Alistair Theirin, the Warden meets Flemeth and her daughter, Morrigan, in the Kokari Wilds.

Betrayed by Loghain Mac Tir at Ostagar, the Warden must gather an army of all the people of Fereldan against the Fifth Blight. Recruiting the clans of the Dalish Elves, the dwarven armies of Orzammar, the Circle of Magi and their templar allies, despite numerous assassination attempts and thousands of enemies that wish to stop the Warden. Along the way, he meets legends, fights cults, kills demons, and much more to unite the nation.

Confronting Loghain in Denerim with his army, and having gained support from the Bannorn, the Warden defeats the traitor in single combat. After this, they may either execute him or forcibly recruit him into the Grey Wardens. With the nobles of Fereldan on his side, the Warden launches a single, final attack against the Darkspawn and their Archdemon. As the battle draws to a close, the Warden must make a sacrifice to defeat the Archdemon once and for all, where they may choose either to sacrifice themself or one of their party members.

Declared a national hero for his actions, the Warden chooses to rebuild the Grey Wardens in Vigil's Keep. There, he becomes the official Warden-Commander. This is not the end however, as the remaining Darkspawn are caught in their own civil war between the Mother, and the Architect.