Character Saemus Dumar
Race:	Human
Gender:	Male
Title:	Viscount's son
Location:	Viscount's Keep The Wounded Coast
Family:	Viscount Dumar (Father)
Voice:	Daniel Curshen
Appearances:	Dragon Age II

Saemus Dumar is the son of Viscount Marlowe Dumar.

Background Edit

Intelligent, strong-willed and rebellious, Saemus has long resented his position as the viscount's son, feeling he lacks an identity of his own beyond his father's position. He and his father have long disagreed with each other, and, in Saemus' words, "My father is as tired of being disappointed as I am bearing it." While traveling alone along the Wounded Coast, Saemus came across a Qunari named Ashaad, mapping the coast on the Arishok's orders. The two quickly bonded, despite Saemus never truly understanding Ashaad. Saemus admired Ashaad's certainty and will, as he was plagued by doubts, and Ashaad did not care for Saemus' noble position and judged him by his merits.

Involvement Edit

Saemus is at the center of several political struggles with the Qunari. He believes that the Qunari are misunderstood and is often sympathetic to the point of foolishness.

“There are men who embrace destiny; these are the ones that change the world forever.” — Flemeth This article contains spoilers for Dragon Age II. Click here to reveal them.

In Act 1 he is supposedly kidnapped by Qunari, but in the quest The Unbidden Rescue, Hawke finds out he actually ran away willingly to be with his friend Ashaad. The Nevarran Winters group found Saemus first and mercilessly killed Ashaad and they have no qualms about abusing him. Hawke is forced to fight the Winters and later brings Saemus back to his father.

In Act 2, Saemus decides to convert to the Qun, and Hawke is asked by Viscount Dumar to convince him to return home. To Hawke's surprise, Saemus was at the Chantry, having received a letter from his father. Hawke arrives to find the young man dead, killed by Petrice, who was afraid that other Kirkwallers would follow his lead if he converted. Petrice attempts to frame Hawke for the act, claiming that Saemus repented on his conversion to the Qun and Hawke killed him on behalf of the Qunari.

Alternatively, if Hawke sides with Ser Varnell and kills the delegates during Offered and Lost, Petrice will successfully pin Saemus' death on the Qunari. This option seems to be available only to "aggressive" Hawke.

The death of his only son sends Dumar into depression and renders him unable to deal with the growing tensions.

Note: You can speak to Saemus at the beginning of Act 2. If you choose the option "I don't like or hate them", you can gain Isabela: friendship (+5)

Result Edit

“There are men who embrace destiny; these are the ones that change the world forever.” — Flemeth This article contains spoilers for Dragon Age II. Click here to reveal them.

Saemus' actions and their consequences are a major factor in the problems with the Qunari at the end of Act 2. His conversion to the Qun leads several fanatics in Kirkwall to murder him while he is at the chantry. Because he has converted to the Qun, Hawke can either support Petrice and she will just end up with her title being stripped away, or you can oppose her in which case she will be assassinated by a Qunari. The death of one under his command without any provocation is the final straw for the Arishok.

Quotes Edit

• "If I offend, well... some people try very hard to be offended."
• "If I am lost to the Maker for refusing to hate someone, for finding beauty in the "other"...well, perhaps the Maker is the one who is not worthy of me."

Trivia Edit

• In conversation between Saemus and the Winters' leader, Ginnis, it is speculated by Ginnis that Saemus "has gone farther" than just being friends with Ashaad. Whether she suspects him of being in an intimate relationship with his friend Ashaad or that he has converted to the Qun is neither confirmed or denied by Saemus himself.