"From what I've read of Tevinter history the ancestor of the mabari did originate from a Tevinter breed called the molossus used to fight lions and other dangerous animals," he explained, his eyes lighting up because he adores talking about history. "The molossus ended up in the hands of Ferelden barbarians and through time and breeding became the modern day mabari."

Modern Thedas owed a great deal to ancient Tevinter. Dorian could spend hours talking about the Tevinter contribution to all modern societies. They would be here all night if Cullen let him talk.

"Golems don't go inert, they don't die," he says with a laugh, "They have a spirit bound to the shape and spirits do not die. Think of it like sleep. With the right application of magic they pop back to life. I imagine your Hero found the right magic."