Aladuchar - Joining the Grey Wardens

I don't have much time as I am about to formally become a Grey Warden so this will, by necessity, be a quick entry.

After leaving Orzammar, I followed the Grey Wardens to Ostagar. We ran into a few darkspawn stragglers on the way and I saw firsthand the fighting prowess of Duncan and his Grey Wardens. Although they were formidable warriors, none of them can match my own prowess.

We were greeted by King Cailan upon our arrival in Ostagar. He talked of charging into a glorious battle to end the blight in one swift blow. The man is clearly a fool and glory hunter with little comprehension of tactics or honour. Nonetheless, I kept a civil tongue. The man may be a fool but he could be a useful ally - and I will need allies if I am to have my revenge on Bhelen.


Duncan introduces me to King Cailan (far right)

Another potential ally is Teyrn Loghain. Can you believe this commoner actually talked to me like an equal! If I didn't need allies, I would surely give this peasant the hiding he deserves. Alas, he commands a sizeable force so once again, I am forced to keep a civil tongue. Bhelen - I will rip out your black heart for the indignities I am suffering!


Teyrn Loghain (middle) - a commoner but commander of a sizeable army

Our first task in Ostagar was to prepare for the Joining - the ritual to become a Grey Warden. Together with Daveth and Jory, the other potential recruits, I followed one of the Grey Wardens (a warrior with the unlikely name of Alistair) into the Korkari Wilds and gathered 3 vials of darkspawn blood. Although Duncan tells us the blood will be needed for the ritual, I suspect this is simply a test of ability for potential recruits. A test which I easily passed of course.


More than just darkspawn inhabit the Wilds

The only encounter of note in the Wilds was with an old woman and her daughter. I have no idea what they were doing in the Wilds but she was clearly addled. The old hag actually claimed to be Flemeth, the legendary witch of the Wilds! Hah! If she hadn't helped me by recovering some documents which Duncan had been looking for, I would have taught her how to be properly respectful to a Dwarven Lord!


This old hag claims to be Flemeth? What a joke!


Although I have to admit that her daughter is a fair looking wench.

Anyway, the hour of the Joining approaches and I should hurry for the battle for Ostagar will commence shortly after. I will show these humans how a true warrior fights!