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[congokong]

...Or see into the future? Has anyone noticed this?

 

When you first encounter her in DA:O, she knows the wardens are there for their treaties. When you return to kill her, she already knows Morrigan's discovery and plan. If you bring Morrigan to Flemeth's hut to confront her, Flemeth disappears into animal form; another indication of her awareness.

 

In DA2 she comments about King Cailan if Hawke is not a mage; showing insight into Hawke's contribution at Ostagar. Later on Sundermount she'll remark on your companions. She shows awareness of Merrill's dabbling in blood magic, Fenris' slave history, Isabela's care-free facade, etc. She even foresaw her own possible death.

 

"A bit of security if the inevitable occurred, and if I know my Morrigan, it already has."

 

I assumed that was referring to predicting her own death.

 

Any theories?

[Ozzy]

I don't think she can see into the future. Reading minds is a possibility but I just think that's it that she's incredibly aware of what's going on around the world. I've just got a image of her in a room where there's a massive mirror that she can look into and tune it to wherever she wants, lol. That or she just there, flying around and snooping. 

[MasterPrudent]

Any theories?

Magic.

[Sarcastic Tasha]

Or maybe she's just very good at reading people. For example with the treaties, it was a blight so it was fairly likely someone would come looking for them.

[congokong]

Magic.

No other mages in DA can do this that I know of. Demons on the other hand...

 

Or maybe she's just very good at reading people. For example with the treaties, it was a blight so it was fairly likely someone would come looking for them.

I don't buy it. For example, not only does Flemeth know exactly why the Warden has returned to her hut (when sent by Morrigan) but she knows the cause and what Morrigan wants as proof.

 

"Morrigan wants my grimoire. Take it as a trophy. Tell her I'm slain."

 

It's too precise. She seems to be anticipating the Warden even before he/she arrives.

[Sarcastic Tasha]

I don't buy it. For example, not only does Flemeth know exactly why the Warden has returned to her hut (when sent by Morrigan) but she knows the cause and what Morrigan wants as proof.

 

"Morrigan wants my grimoire. Take it as a trophy. Tell her I'm slain."

 

It's too precise. She seems to be anticipating the Warden even before he/she arrives.

 

She knows Morrigan very well so can predict what she is going to do. Perhaps Asha'bellanar even planned for Morrigan to send the Warden to kill her (we know she had Hawke as a safety net anyway). She knew the Warden (and possibly Morrigan) would be going to the Circle of Magi (because of the treaties) where they would find the grimoire (Morrigan thinks its in the Circle Tower so its logical that Asha'bellanar would know this too). Even what was written in the grimoire could have been to trick Morrigan. So maybe she's not surprised to see the Warden because that's what she'd intended to happen from the start. As for her motivations, who's to say? Maybe she wants Morrigan to believe she is dead?

 

 

Her comment to Ser Jory on the other hand I can't explain. But even if I'll have to admit she's using some sort of magic to predict things I still think she's a master manipulator.

[TEWR]

Cheese. Flemeth loves cheese so much it's gifted her with powers other people could only dream of.

 

In all seriousness, it's very clear she's otherworldly. It's implied she's either an OGB herself or Andraste (though the two are not mutually exclusive. Certainly that's my belief, that Andraste was an OGB). The Dalish have an enormous amount of respect for her, clearly because of her power.

 

At the same time, Bioware likes to keep things vague for the sake of vagueness. Which... gets old after a while.

[sylvanaerie]

I think she's precognitive.  She accurately predicts Jory's demise, discerns which grey wardens have to be rescued out of the ones she could get to for her plans to reach fruition.  She lays the groundwork for her escape if the warden comes after her, and isn't surprised at all to see him/her when they turn up at the hut on Morrigan's behalf.

 

When she encounters Hawke she predicts his/her future quite accurately (if cryptically).  Not once but twice.

[Icy Magebane]

Maybe she can see the future because she's from the future?  It could happen.

 

My other theory is that she possesses cosmic awareness and thus is capable of limited precognition... probably some kind of Old God trick... there's really nothing else described in Thedas lore that's equivalent to her power level.  I mean, she dies in DAO, then resurrects using a "piece of herself" that was stored in an amulet  months earlier?  Um... now that I think of it, how the hell is any of that possible?  She's a walking deus vult.

 

Then again, I try not to worry about Flemeth because the more I do, the less convinced I am that the big reveal surrounding her will be impressive.  I mean, they just went overboard with her powers IMO.

[MisterJB]

Maybe she's just good at predicting events.

 

For instance, assuming everything Morrigan says is true, then Flemeth knew that the Wardens would travel to the Circle tower to recruit the mages and thus, there was a good chance Morrigan would discover the grimoire which would let her know Flemeth planned to take her body. Logically, Morrigan would take steps to kill her which prompted Flemeth to give Hawke the amulet with a piece of herself in case Morrigan suceeded.

[Magdalena11]

I've wondered about that myself.  From when she's introduced in The Stolen Throne to the last time we met (locked horns is a bit strong) at Sundermount, she's been chock-full of portents and prophesy.  How much is an old windbag and how much is a primal force that should be feared?  Reading all the lore available hasn't helped.  Just going to have to wait and see.  There are times when I really wish I was blessed with the standard issue virtues, like patience.  I'd probably have to do chastity or altruism too, though, which would bore me.

[Krypplingz]

Marethari said she predicted Hawkes arrival by listening to the winds and the birds, watching the stars and listening to her dreams. Flemeth probably knows similar tricks. Especially the bird trick, since she is an experienced Shapeshifter. Morrigan told us that to become one, you'd have to study the animal in great detail and learn its habits. With long periods of studying comes understanding and Flemeth has had plenty of time to study. 

So we can assume that Flemeth has a large net of informers at her disposal, in the form of birds, snakes, cats and other animals. The Korcari Wilds are filled to the brim with critters, so Flemeth literally has eyes and ears everywhere. 

She's also very old and knows much history. History tends to repeat itself, so a clever person might catch on a pattern in a current event that has happened before and be able to dictate a very possible outcome. 

 

The Treaties: 

Spoiler

One of Flemeths animals probably overheard about the treaties. Or maybe it was Morrigan. She knows how to shapeshift, is known to be curious and admits to have followed the Wardens party while they travelled around in the Korcari Wilds.
Flemeth has likely also spotted the sudden increase in Darkspawn, suspected a blight and tought about the treaties.
She also probably knows how distressed Jory is about the new tests the Grey Wardens are planning and suspected that he might buckle under the pressure. Or maybe she can smell out strenght in people, like a dog might smell a sickness.

 

The Grimoire

What Sarcastic Tasha said plus:

Spoiler

Flemeth probably has been spying on the Wardens group. There are plenty of animals in Ferelden. Like the crow that appears in almost all the important cutscenes. So when the warden comes trampling through the woods with no Morrigan in tow, she probably makes the guess that something is up. (Besides, if you return to the Wilds before getting Morrigans quest, shes not there either.)
I think she's also planted seeds of paranoia in Morrigans head since she was young. Using the legends about her daughters and such. And every story has a grain of truth...

 

Hawke serving Cailan. 

Spoiler

When Carver (and Hawke) run from Ostagar to Lothering, they have to pass through the Korcari wilds. One of Flemeths animal probably spotted them and reported it to Flemeth. When Flemeth catches up with them later, she just puts two and two together.

 

Insight on Companions

Spoiler

Most of the companions have some heavy archetypes connected to them. Flemeth probably spots those and fills in the gaps. The part of her in the amulet might also be sentient enough that Flemeth can overhear stuff going on around her?
Merrill: Flemeth probably heard about the Eluvian and what clan found them. She sees how quick Merrill is to give her respects for someone she's only heard stories about and thus concludes that Merrill might place too much imporantace in the fact that it's an ancient artifact from the Elven glory days, rather than what it actually does. Instead of listening to her clans pleas/warnings she keeps on going (Shuts her eyes). And that can be dangerous if you are not careful.
Fenris: Fenris carries his shackles with him. She probably recognized his posture, his eyes and tone of voice. Or maybe she was familiar with similiar markings. There have probably been more magisters who used slaves as lyrium batteries.
Isabela: Flemeth says she knows her type. Probably just miffed that Isabela calls people friends regardless of how close they might be to her.

[gottaloveme]

I side with the fact that she knows people well. How many centuries has she lived? How many daughters has she had? If you can't get to know people and get used to reading them after all that experience. Besides - nothing new under the sun heh? She's probably seen it all over and over and over again. Like a Loghain thread.

[teh DRUMPf!!]

Magic.

 

Yeah that seems like the sensible explanation. Marethari demonstrates a similar ability by "looking at" Hawke and determining his/her personality. Also a mage.