The thrilling prequel to Dragon Age: Origins, the hit role-playing video game from award-winning developer BioWare! After two hundred years in exile, King Maric has allowed the legendary Grey Wardens to finally return to Ferelden. But they bring with them dire news: one of their own has escaped into the Deep Roads and aligned himself with their ancient enemy, the monstrous darkspawn... The Grey Wardens need Maric's help and he reluctantly agrees to lead them into the passages he travelled through many years before, chasing after a deadly secret that threatens to destroy not only the Grey Wardens but also the kingdom above.