The Chantry

The Chantry is the dominant religious organization in Thedas. It is based on the Chant of Light, a series of teachings written by Andraste, the prophet of the Maker.

Public Agenda

The Chantry's goal is to spread the Chant of Light to all four corners of the world and to all races. The view of the Chantry on non-humans is that they need saving—they have turned even further from the Maker's grace than humanity has—a view that has lead to much of humanity to look down on them.

Assets

One of the three pillars of The Orlesian Empire, The Church, The Military, and the Ruling class. All three work together to accomplish their goals.

Tenets of Faith

Once all peoples have accepted the Chant and practice its teachings, the Maker will return and restore the world to its former glory. As such, Andrastian religion in Thedas can be described as deistic in that the Maker abandoned the world, and he will not heed prayer or perform any other function until his favor is regained.

Founding Date

1:01 Divine

Type

Religious, Holy Order

Capital

Val Royeaux

Alternative Names

The Golden

Training Level

Professional

Veterancy Level

Veteran

Demonym

The Chantry's followers are known as Andrastians. "Chantric" is also an acceptable adjective to refer to something or someone that is of the Chantry religion.

Leader

Leliana

Leader Title

Divine

Subsidiary Organizations

• The Antivan Crows

Deities

• The Maker

Divines

• The Maker

Location

Val Royeaux

Controlled Territories

• Valorant

Notable Members

• Leliana