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[NKKKK]

So far all three Qunari we've seen have different horn sizes

[Risax]

Why do Qunari mages have masks on?

[NKKKK]

Those are mages

[Risax]

NKKKK wrote...

Those are mages

I know that.
I want to know why they have masks on.

Is there some reason for it?

[Sternchen]

Risax wrote...

I want to know why they have masks on.

Maybe, they are too nasty, i don´t like, what i see. Sten was better

[Risax]

Well, it was said that Qunari all have a tool that signifies their role in society. Maybe theirs is a mask? I mean I doubt they give them staffs...

[mousestalker]

They aren't seen as being people. Perhaps the masks are there to reduce any chance their handlers would have empathy for them?

[nightcobra]

mousestalker wrote...

They aren't seen as being people. Perhaps the masks are there to reduce any chance their handlers would have empathy for them?

it thinks it's more of a counter measure against demons, when demons possess something they will try to negotiate with mortals in order for them to get what they want so putting a mask, cutting off the tongue and chaining the hands behind their backs would prevent any kind of communication should the qunari be possessed.

[Risax]

nightcobra8928 wrote...

mousestalker wrote...

They aren't seen as being people. Perhaps the masks are there to reduce any chance their handlers would have empathy for them?

it thinks it's more of a counter measure against demons, when demons possess something they will try to negotiate with mortals in order for them to get what they want so putting a mask, cutting off the tongue and chaining the hands behind their backs would prevent any kind of communication should the qunari be possessed.

True, but tongues only get cut out when a mage is possesed by a demon. Or if a Qunari Mage performs 'forbidden magic' why he needs his tongue for it I don't know. Maybe they have magic that requires speech?

Modifié par Risax, 29 septembre 2010 - 05:09 .

[Drz]

I'm sorry but where was it confirmed the masked soldiers are mages? >_>

[Herr Uhl]

Drazlol wrote...

I'm sorry but where was it confirmed the masked soldiers are mages? >_>

Gaider confirmed it in the original thread (about the picture). I don't have the quote handy, so you'd have to take my word for it I guess.

[Risax]

Drazlol wrote...

I'm sorry but where was it confirmed the masked soldiers are mages? >_>

Yes, someone posted the screenshot on another thread.
And when someone asked 'Who the hunched characters in the back are'.
A dev said that they where saarebas, Qunari mages.

EDIT: Ninja'ed by Uhl.

Modifié par Risax, 29 septembre 2010 - 05:17 .

[Drz]

Thanks guys.

[mousestalker]

Risax wrote...

nightcobra8928 wrote...

mousestalker wrote...

They aren't seen as being people. Perhaps the masks are there to reduce any chance their handlers would have empathy for them?

it thinks it's more of a counter measure against demons, when demons possess something they will try to negotiate with mortals in order for them to get what they want so putting a mask, cutting off the tongue and chaining the hands behind their backs would prevent any kind of communication should the qunari be possessed.

True, but tongues only get cut out when a mage is possesed by a demon. Or if a Qunari Mage performs 'forbidden magic' why he needs his tongue for it I don't know. Maybe they have magic that requires speech?

I thought they all had their tongues cut out? Do you have a reference for that? 

[Herr Uhl]

I think that they are killed when they get possessed. It is done to prevent the thing that Uldred did. Eg. pull others with him.

[Risax]

mousestalker wrote...

Risax wrote...

nightcobra8928 wrote...
it thinks it's more of a counter measure against demons, when demons possess something they will try to negotiate with mortals in order for them to get what they want so putting a mask, cutting off the tongue and chaining the hands behind their backs would prevent any kind of communication should the qunari be possessed.

True, but tongues only get cut out when a mage is possesed by a demon. Or if a Qunari Mage performs 'forbidden magic' why he needs his tongue for it I don't know. Maybe they have magic that requires speech?

I thought they all had their tongues cut out? Do you have a reference for that? 

http://social.biowar...84&lf=8#4398334
After re-reading Mary's post I'm not sure if only those possesed by a demon get their tongues cut out or all of them like you said.
http://dragonage.wik...ri#cite_note-15
Although the Dragon Age wiki says they do,read the Society section.

Modifié par Risax, 29 septembre 2010 - 05:24 .

[Drz]

all mages get their tongues cut out so incase a demon possesses them they can't corrupt others. cutting off the tongue of a possessed mage is too late.

[Risax]

Drazlol wrote...

all mages get their tongues cut out so incase a demon possesses them they can't corrupt others. cutting off the tongue of a possessed mage is too late.

Yes that does make more sense.
But when does a mage get its tongue cut out? As soon as it shows sign of magic?
Or is there a particular age it is done?

[marbatico]

a mage gets it tongue cut out for using 'forbidden magic', what ever that is to the quanari.

[Risax]

marbatico wrote...

a mage gets it tongue cut out for using 'forbidden magic', what ever that is to the quanari.

It isn't clear yet when Qunari get their tongues cut out. Some say they all get their tongues got out before something happens. Others says it is after being possesed by a demon, or when they are using 'forbidden magic'.

[Herr Uhl]

Risax wrote...

marbatico wrote...

a mage gets it tongue cut out for using 'forbidden magic', what ever that is to the quanari.

It isn't clear yet when Qunari get their tongues cut out. Some say they all get their tongues got out before something happens. Others says it is after being possesed by a demon, or when they are using 'forbidden magic'.

Only you say that. They KILL you if you become an abomination.

Forbidden magic is anything that they don't get told to do by their handler.

[mousestalker]

So once they lose their tongue, all the handler can say is "bad saarebas, no biscuit"?

[Herr Uhl]

mousestalker wrote...

So once they lose their tongue, all the handler can say is "bad saarebas, no biscuit"?

Well, that and physical abuse.

[marbatico]

mousestalker wrote...

So once they lose their tongue, all the handler can say is "bad saarebas, no biscuit"?

i dont think the quanari mage need there arm for enything...