Thedasian

Thedasian is a demonym used to describe a person originating from Thedas, the fictional continent and setting of the Dragon Age video game series developed by BioWare. The term is commonly found in fan wikis, forums, and fan fiction, but it is not an official designation in canonical game material.

Usage and scope: Thedasian can refer to inhabitants of any region or culture within Thedas, spanning humans, elves, dwarves, and other groups. Because Thedas encompasses multiple nations with distinct identities—such as Ferelden, Orlais, Tevinter, and others—the term does not imply a single culture, ethnicity, or political affiliation.

In-world context: Thedasian identity intersects with various social frameworks present in Thedas, including national loyalties, religious institutions like the Chantry, and debates surrounding magic and templars. Given its primarily fan-driven usage, the term should not be read as canonical commentary on Thedas’s diversity or institutions.

Linguistic note: Thedasian does not denote a language, dialect, or official ethnonym. It functions as a broad, umbrella descriptor for residents or natives of Thedas and is most commonly encountered in fan-created content, character bios, and glossaries.

See also: Dragon Age, Thedas, fan culture.