Fergus Cousland



Fergus Cousland is the Human Noble Warden's elder brother, husband to Oriana Cousland, and father to Ore n Cousland. He was sent off to the war with the darkspawn as the Couslands answer King Cailan Theirin's call for aid.

Involvement
His father Teyrn Bryce Cousland asks the Warden to bid him farewell, as the Warden has to stay back and make sure the castle is safe. After doing this, he promptly leaves. He is unaware of the attack on the castle as he left before Arl Rendon Howe's treachery. He was sent to lead a scouting mission prior to the battle of Ostagar, and did not return in time to fight in the battle.

During his scouting mission, his unit was ambushed and most of his men were killed. He was taken in by some Chasind, or possibly Flemeth, who nursed him back to health. His recovery was somewhat lengthy, and he was not able to travel again until around the time of the march to Denerim. He is present at the ending celebration and gives Amaranthine to the Wardens.

After the celebration, Fergus Cousland returned to Highever to reign as the new Teyrn. Along the way he met up with Arl Gallagher Wulff, where they signed a pact stating that in time of war, Highever and the West Hills would fight on the same side and never go to war with each other. Fergus and Wulff arrived at Highever and began sending troops to help Wulff retake the West Hills from the darkspawn. After Wulff's departure, a contingent of Grey Wardens arrived at Highever lead by Velanna. They were stationed there by Fergus' brother to help rebuild Highever. A year passed and Fergus had married Velanna. They had a child and named her Seranni. Seranni was found to be able to enter the Fade at any time and was sent to the Circle of Magi for proper training. Fergus was called upon to lead a battalion of soldiers to the Tevinter Imperium to help put down a mage rebellion. Fergus died in the battle, but the rebellion was put down because of his actions. Highever would then fall under the rule of Velanna and the Grey Wardens. It became a center for trade and many dwarves leaving Orzammar, would settle in Highever, cementing it's legacy as a new haven for surface dwarves. Statues were made in honor of all who had fallen in battle that hailed from Highever. Separate statues were made in honor of Fergus Cousland,Teyrn Bryce Cousland, and Teyrna Eleanor Cousland.