The Elven Gods: A Deeper Look at the Religious Beliefs of the Elves of Thedas

In today's episode, Austin and Shelby unpack the religious beliefs of the elves of Thedas.

Throughout all three Dragon Age games, we see, hear, and experience a variety of religious beliefs from the elves of Thedas. Some elves are Andrastian. Others, such as the Dalish, honor one specific Elven god above all the others. But what did the ancient elves believe in?

We'll take a deep dive on both ancient and modern Elven beliefs. We'll look at the ancient Elven pantheon, also called the Evanuris, including gods you're probably pretty familiar with like Mythal and Fen'Harel. We'll also get into some elven gods you've probably never heard of, like Elgar'nan, June, and Andruil.

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Sources:

Codex:

• Veilfire Runes in the Deep Roads (DAI)
• Torn Notebook in the Deep Roads, Section I (DAI)
• Dirthamen: Keeper of Secrets
• Ghilan'nain: Mother of the Halla
• Elven God Andruil
• Sylaise: The Hearthkeeper
• Elgar'nan: God of Vengeance
• June: God of the Craft
• Fen'Harel: The Dread Wolf
• Geldauran's Claim
• Mythal: The Great Protector
• Falon'Din: Friend of the Dead, the Guide

The World of Thedas, Volume I, pages 33, 120, 121, 174,

The Masked Empire by Patrick Weekes

Quests:

• "Shallow Breaths"
• "The Lost Temple of Dirthamen"
• "What Pride Had Wrought" conversation with Solas
• Ameridan's Shrine to Ghilan'nain and Andraste in Razikale's Reach in the Frostback Basin

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