Solas' most trusted general explained

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This article contains story spoilers for Dragon Age: The Veilguard and The Masked Empire.A large part is Solas's memories Dragon Age: The Veilguard and offer valuable insight into its past. The recurring figure in his memories that Rook sees is Felassan, whose name means “slow arrow” in the Elvish language. Felassan was one of Solas' most trusted generals. Notes and journal entries written by Felassan can also be found throughout Dragon Age: The Veilguard in Lighthouse and Crossroads, and one of the revenants to be defeated is a manifestation of Solas' regret in the form of Felassan.




Despite his first appearance in the game Dragon Age: The VeilguardFelassan played a role in Dragon Age saga previously as an agent of Fen'Harel and was active in Orlais for several months prior to the events Dragon Age: Inquisition. He was killed by Solas, but Dragon Age: The Veilguard it goes deeper into depicting their relationship and how they worked together during Solas' rebellion against the Evanuris.

A grid of various moments in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

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Felassan's History Across The Masked Empire and Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Felassan first appeared in The Masked Empirea novel written by Dragon Age: The VeilguardTrick Weekes, head writer, and released in 2014. Felassan was mentioned in Dragon Age: InquisitionDLC An intruder in Cole's dialogue, where Cole says, “His friend had to die. Because he thought they were human. A slow arrow breaks in the jaws of a sad wolf,” confirming that Solas was indeed the mysterious figure who killed Felassan at the end The Masked Empire.


As shown in Dragon Age: The VeilguardFelassan is an ancient elf who was one of Solas' most loyal supporters. IN The Masked Empirehe plays the role of Briala's mentor and is the main character in the events of the book. He is described as having Mythal's vallaslin, despite not identifying as Dalish, and tells Briale several stories about the Dread Wolf. During The Masked Empireit is clear that Felassan has knowledge beyond what any modern elf would have, and the conclusion of the book confirms that he is an ancient elf. Eluvians are the main feature The Masked Empireand Brial manages to secure the password to the eluvian local network.

Solas' relationship with Felassan in Dragon Age: The Veilguard


It was later revealed that Felassan was working for a greater being and tasked with obtaining the access code for the Eluvians. Due to his experience with Briala and his affection for the people of Thedas, he chooses to defy Solas' orders and refuses to give him access to the network. In response, Solas kills one of his most trusted agents and allies.

Solas' decision to kill Felassan is all the more heartbreaking after seeing them fight together against the Evanuris. Felassan's loyalty to Solas even after thousands of years and his decision to defy him only because of his beliefs speaks to the strength of his character and morals. The fact that Felassan is a large part of Solas' regret, so much so that it manifested as a powerful revenant at the Crossroads, suggests that Solas was concerned with the deterioration of their relationship and his own actions against his old friend.


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