Dragon Age: The Veilguard is bringing some seriously interesting companions to the table, and one of them, Bellara, has already piqued my curiosity. She’s a Veiljumper (which, already sounds badass) with some pretty deep ties to the elven god Dirthamen.
But the there is more to her then meet the eye, take that iconic facial tattoo of the Dalish elves, isn’t just there to look cool.
Nope, Bellara’s ink is all about secrets and knowledge, and it could end up playing a huge role in the story.
What’s the Deal with Bellara’s Tattoo?
Bellara’s tattoo isn’t just any old design; it’s basically a shoutout to Dirthamen, the elven god who’s all about hidden knowledge and secret-keeping.
In elven lore, Dirthamen was the one who gifted the elves with knowledge and guided them through the wild and weird paths of the Fade (which, by the way, is like a magical version of a dream world with a serious side of danger).
Bellara’s obsession with learning and uncovering the truth? Totally makes sense when you realize her tattoo is a symbol of that same thirst for wisdom.
Her connection to Dirthamen hints that she’s probably going to be right in the middle of the action when it comes to uncovering some big, old elven secrets.
And knowing how Dragon Age tends to throw curveballs, I bet those secrets will be tied to some seriously powerful artifacts or magic that could change everything.
The First of Her Kind (And That’s a Big Deal)
Now, if you’ve been around the Dragon Age block, you might know about Vallaslin But what you don’t know yet is—Bellara’s vallaslin is the first of its kind.
Lore expert Catie (you might know her as Ghil Dirthalan if you’re deep in the fandom) pointed out that no other character in the series has ever had a tattoo dedicated to Dirthamen.
Writer John Epler even chimed in to confirm that Bellara’s ink isn’t just for show—it’s a full-on dedication to the god of secrets.
Her scholarly nature and obsession with ancient knowledge is not just a quirk; it’s probably going to make her one of the key players in figuring out all the magical disruptions happening in The Veilguard.
So, now talk about Bellara
With her vallaslin being the first of its kind, and her deep ties to Dirthamen, I’m betting Bellara is going to be more than just the “smart one” in the party.
She might be the one to uncover some long-buried truths that could completely change the course of the game.
You’ve got to wonder—what’s at stake for her personally?
Is she hiding some of those secrets she’s so obsessed with, or is she just a sucker for ancient artifacts?
But Could her connection to Dirthamen mean she’s holding onto secrets even she doesn’t fully understand?
We’ve seen in past games how vallaslin can carry a lot of baggage (looking at you, Dragon Age: Inquisition), so I wouldn’t be surprised if Bellara’s tattoo is hiding more than just her dedication to Dirthamen.
Maybe it’s tied to the resurgence of old elven magic we’ve been hearing about. Maybe it’s a key to something bigger. Who knows.
