Red Lyrium 101: The Anti-Magical Opposite of Regular Lyrium

In this week's episode, The Cups dissect red lyrium—its creation, effects, and impact on the lore of the Dragon Age universe. We also take a look into how red lyrium impacts the templars, as compared to regular lyrium.

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Sources:

The World of Thedas, vol. 1, page 94

In Hushed Whispers, conversation with Fiona

Certainty, item in DAI

Paper and Steel, a short story by Joanna Berry. https://blog.bioware.com/2015/04/30/short-story-paper-steel/

Codex:

• Lyrium, DAO
• Lyrium, DA2
• The Primeval Thaig, DA2
• The Profane, DA2
• Valdasine, DA2
• Red Lyrium, DAI
• Red Templars, DAI
• Red Templar Archers, DAI
• Red Templar Foot Soldiers, DAI
• Shadow, DAI
• Behemoth, DAI
• Letter to Smugglers' Wagon Masters, DAI
• Unsigned Journal, DAI
• Suledin Keep Documents, DAI
• A Father's Letter, DAI
• Samson
• Samson's Tale
• A Strange Sighting

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