Most Trusted General Solas – Explanation

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This article contains spoilers for Dragon Age: The Veilguard and The Masked Empire.Solas's memories make up a large part Dragon Age: The Veilguard and offer valuable information about his past. A recurring figure in his memories that Rook sees is Fellasan, whose name means “slow arrow” in Elvish. Fellasan was one of Solas's most trusted generals. One can also find notes and diary entries written by Fellasan Dragon Age: The Veilguard at the Lighthouse and the Crossroads, and one of the revenants to be defeated is a manifestation of Solas' regret in the form of Fellasan.




Although his first appearance in the game was in Dragon Age: The VeilguardFellasan played a role in the Dragon Age saga previously as an agent of Fen'Harrel and was active in Arles months before the events Dragon Age: Inquisition. He was killed by Solas, but Dragon Age: The Veilguard delves into the depiction of their relationship and how they worked together during Solas' rebellion against Evanuri.

A web of different moments in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

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Fellasan's story in The Masked Empire and Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Fellasan first appeared in Empire in masksnovel written Dragon Age: The Veilguardlead author, Trick Weeks, and published in 2014. Fellason was mentioned in the Dragon Age: InquisitionDLC Violator in Cole's dialogue where Cole says “His friend had to die. Because he thought they were human. A slow arrow shatters in the jaws of a sad wolf,” confirming that Solas was indeed the mysterious person who killed Fellasan at the end Empire in masks.


As depicted in Dragon Age: The VeilguardFellasan is an ancient elf who was one of Solas' most loyal followers. U Empire in maskshe plays the role of Briala's teacher and is a major figure in the events of the book. He describes Mital's Wallaslin, despite not identifying himself as Dalish, and tells Briala several stories about the Dire Wolf. During Empire in masksit becomes clear that Fellasan has knowledge beyond what any modern elf would have, and the book's conclusion confirms that he is an ancient elf. Eluvium is the main feature Empire in masksand Brialle manages to pin down the password for the local Eluvian network.

Solas's relationship with Fellasan in Dragon Age: The Veilguard


It was later revealed that Fellasan was working for a greater being and had been tasked with retrieving the access code for the Eluvians. Because of his experience with Brial and his affection for the people of Thedas, he chooses to defy Solas' orders and refuses to give him access to the grid. In response, Solas kills one of his most trusted agents and allies.

Solas' decision to kill Fellasan is made all the more heartbreaking after seeing them fight together against Evanura. Fellasan's loyalty to Solas, even after thousands of years, and the fact that he chose to challenge him just because of his beliefs, is a testament to the strength of his character and morals. The fact that Fellasan is a big part of Solas' regret, so much so that it manifested as powerful jealousy at the Crossroads, means that Solas has stopped short of worsening their relationship and his own actions against his old friend.


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