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Knight-Commander is a title granted to the second highest-ranking officer of the Templar Order. Every Andrastian Circle in Thedas has a Knight-Commander to lead the templars residing within.

Background[]

Knight-Commanders living in Circles work closely with First Enchanters. They oversee apprentice mages taking their Harrowing and can suggest the Right of Annulment to the Chantry when they feel it is necessary. Knight-Commanders are also posted outside of the Circles, ostensibly to oversee the templars hunting apostates and manning the Chantries in a given area. For instance, in 9:30–31, Ferelden has three Knight-Commanders: Tavish in Denerim, Harrith in Redcliffe, and Greagoir at Kinloch Hold.

If they decide that a threat takes priority over watching the mages, Knight-Commanders have the power to send templars serving under them away from their Circle tower to defend a nation or city against invaders. The duties and level of power of those residing in the open world are unknown. However, Knight-Commander Tavish states it is in their power to conduct their own Exalted Marches if they deem it appropriate.[confirmation needed]

A Knight-Captain, though lower-ranking, has the authority to relieve a Knight-Commander of duty if they overstep their bounds. The same right is held by Divine and Grand Clerics who may act on the suggestions of the order of the Seekers of Truth.

Known Knight-Commanders[]

Antiva[]

Antiva City

Ferelden[]

Kinloch Hold, Lake Calenhad
Denerim
Lothering
Redcliffe

Free Marches[]

The Gallows, Kirkwall
Hasmal
Ostwick
Starkhaven
Tantervale

Nevarra[]

Cumberland

Orlais[]

Montsimmard
Skyhold
Val Royeaux
White Spire

Rivain[]

  • Ilyas Berasa (8:61 Blessed)[22]

Unknown[]

  • Benedictus (5:46 Exalted)[23]
  • Serain[24]

Codex entries[]

Codex entry: Knight-Commander Greagoir Codex entry: Knight-Commander Greagoir
Codex entry: Knight-Commander Meredith Codex entry: Knight-Commander Meredith
Codex entry: The Champion of Kirkwall Codex entry: The Champion of Kirkwall
Codex entry: The Creation of a Phylactery Codex entry: The Creation of a Phylactery
Codex entry: Corpse Codex entry: Corpse
Codex entry: Hierarchy of the Circle Codex entry: Hierarchy of the Circle
Codex entry: Pride Demon Codex entry: Pride Demon
Codex entry: Rage Demon Codex entry: Rage Demon
Codex entry: Shield of the Resolute Codex entry: Shield of the Resolute

See also[]

Aegis of the Order Aegis of the Order
Knight-Commander's Helm Knight-Commander's Helm
Knight Commander's Plate Knight Commander's Plate
Knight-Commander's Shield Knight-Commander's Shield
Knight-Commander Longbow Knight-Commander Longbow
Magehunter Magehunter
Shield of the Resolute Shield of the Resolute

References[]

  1. Magehunter
  2. Alistair - Official Dragon Age Wiki
  3. He posts a request on Redcliffe Village's Chanter's Board.
  4. Codex entry: History of Kirkwall: Chapter 4
  5. Cullen is made Knight-Commander if Hawke elects to side with the Templars in the final battle; he later joins the Inquisition (9:41-9:44)
  6. Answer a Request from Hasmal
  7. Negotiate with Hasmal's Templars
  8. Dragon Age logo - new Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 2, p. 176
  9. Codex entry: Shield of the Resolute
  10. Dragon Age logo - new Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 2, p. 259
  11. Codex entry: Pride Demon
  12. Codex entry: Rage Demon
  13. Codex entry: Sloth Demon
  14. Codex entry: The Champion of Kirkwall
  15. Barris becomes Knight-Commander only if the following conditions have been met: he survives Champions of the Just; the war table operations Save Val Colline from the Venatori, Have Ser Barris Lead Against Demons, and Investigate Man Accused of Abomination are successfully completed; and if the Inquisitor promotes Barris for his valorous actions.
  16. Codex entry: The Creation of a Phylactery
  17. According to Codex entry: Cole, Evangeline was promoted to Knight-Commander sometime prior to the mage uprising.
  18. War table operation Locate Rhys and Evangeline also confirms her current rank.
  19. She may conditionally join the Inquisition in (9:42); see war table operation Deploy Rhys and Evangeline.
  20. Dragon Age logo - new Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 2, p. 242
  21. Dragon Age: Asunder
  22. Aegis of the Order
  23. Codex entry: Corpse
  24. Codex entry: Hierarchy of the Circle
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