Cailan Theirin

King Cailan Theirin

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Cailan Theirin (born 9:05 Dragon), son of King Maric Theirin and Queen Rowan Guerrin, became the King of Ferelden after the sudden disappearance of his father in 9:25 Dragon. During the opening stages of the Fifth Blight in 9:30, he has been sitting on the throne for five years, alongside his wife Queen Anora Theirin, daughter of the hero Loghain Mac Tir.
Loghain helped raise him and helped to organize his marriage to Anora, as they grew up together. He was described at that time as always following her lead, and being thoroughly under her thumb. While Anora eventually grew fond of Cailan's charms, he was not above committing a few indiscretions with other women during their marriage. Cailan never found himself heavily involved in Ferelden's politics, and seemed satisfied about Anora dealing with the administrative aspects of government, as in his mind, a true king's duty was to unite his people against a common enemy.
Rather than being concerned at the increasing number of darkspawn, Cailan embraced it as a chance to forge a legend of his own, by fighting alongside the legendary Grey Wardens at Ostagar. He was so determined to emerge victorious that he invited Orlesian soldiers to Ferelden, despite the fact that the nation had only been free from their rule for thirty years. When the battle began, Cailan insisted on fighting on the front-lines, ignoring advice to the contrary. When Loghain pulled his troops from the battlefield, Cailan and nearly all of the Grey Wardens stood overwhelmed by the darkspawn. He was ultimately killed by an ogre, despite the Grey Warden Duncan's best efforts to save him.
Cailan's body was found in an almost crucified position with many wounds and without his armor on the same bridge that the Warden and Alistair crossed to reach the Tower of Ishal. The Warden and Alistair secured his body and gave him a proper send off by burning his body on a pyre.

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Species

Human

Honorary & Occupational Titles

King of Ferelden

Life

905 930 25 years old

Circumstances of Death

Killed in the Battle of Ostagar during the Fifth Blight

Parents

Maric Theirin