Corypheus

Breathtaking Arrogance: Corypheus views himself as a god and treats everyone else—including ancient Elven gods and other darkspawn—as lesser beings, children, or mere tools. Relentless Fanaticism: He is consumed by his original mission: breaching the Fade to reach the Golden City to claim or fix "The Maker's" throne. Ruthless & Manipulative: He relies on cults like the Venatori and horrific blood magic to achieve his goals. He is entirely willing to sacrifice thousands to achieve what he believes is a divine restoration. Disillusioned Zealot: While deeply religious, he harbors immense despair over finding an empty Golden City. Lore writers and some fans compare his zealous trauma to a "dark mirror" of characters like Leliana.

Appearance: Head & Face: He has an abnormally large, elongated bald cranium, with pale, decaying, and heavily corrupted gray skin. His eyes glow with dark energy, and his face is partially obscured by a dark, tattered, hood-like cowl.

Body & Armor: Beneath his ragged, ancient Tevinter robes and massive, exaggerated shoulder pauldrons, he is an emaciated, spindly figure (often compared by players to a "stick bug" or a fantasy warlock).

Lyrium Corruption: His body is intertwined and fused with red lyrium—glowing, crystallized growths pierce out directly from his face and chest, serving as the source of his immense magical power.

Attire: His outfit is highly theatrical. Underneath his large, draping robes, he wears an ornate, ancient Tevinter "skirt" combined with distinct, visible black-and-white striped stockings and heeled footwear, which can be seen during his possession sequences.