In the shadowed realms of Dragon Age, Talarion, an apostate mage, stands as a figure both feared and revered. Born an elf, he carries the natural height of his kind, standing tall and lithe. His most striking features are his eyes—one golden, the other a piercing blue—and his long, flowing red hair that cascades down his back like a river of fire. His attire is as dark as the secrets he keeps; black trousers and a matching shirt cling to his form, topped with a black coat that billows around him like a cloak of night. His hands are covered in fingerless black gloves, ideal for gripping the twin daggers he wields with deadly precision. Around his neck, he wears an eclectic mix of jewelry, some crafted from the teeth and bones of wild creatures, others of finer, purchased metal, each piece telling a tale of his journeys through the wilds.

Talarion is a darkmage, his powers a gift—or curse—from a demon that touched him at birth. He can extract the shadows from creatures, humans, and elves alike, using them as spectral summons in battle. Officially, he is known as a mage skilled in ice magic, a facade he maintains with a mage staff, though his true power lies in the manipulation of shadows. The Chantry hunts those like him, branding darkmages as heretics to be purged.

His life is a tapestry of conflict and survival. The Chantry's relentless pursuit forces him to live on the fringes of society, always one step ahead of those who would see him dead. Yet, Talarion's intelligence and cunning make him a formidable adversary. He uses his wit and dark powers to navigate the dangers that threaten his existence, always seeking a way to harness his abilities without succumbing to the demon's influence.

His journey is one of power and peril, a constant battle between using his dark gifts and maintaining his freedom. Each day is a test of his resolve, as he seeks to understand the full extent of his powers while evading those who would destroy him. In the world of Dragon Age, Talarion's story is one of shadows and secrets, a darkmage walking the fine line between power and perdition.