Dragon Age: The Mysteries and Theories Around Sandal…

Summary

Sandal Feddic, the Dwarf in Dragon Age, has a mysterious background and players have theories about his origins and abilities.
Some theories suggest that Sandal could be from the Sha-Brytol Dwarves or an avatar of a Titan, explaining his enchantment and rune crafting skills.
Another theory proposes that Sandal might be the lost son of King Aeducan, a half Dwarf with an Elf or Human mother, which could explain how he ended up alone in the Deep Roads.

The Dwarves of Orzammar are renowned for their lack of magical abilities compared to the Humans, Elves, and Qunari of Dragon Age. Yet, there are some Dwarves that have a hint of magic, albeit not enough to cast spells, but enough to craft runes. There is one such Dwarf in Dragon Age with a hint of magic, and players have conjured up many theories about him.

This Dwarf is none other than Sandal Feddic, the adopted son of Dwarven Merchant Bodahn Feddic. Sandal first appeared in Dragon Age: Origins and was originally intended as a fun side character. However, Sandal has since become far more important than the writers intended, and he is now surrounded in mystery and players have amassed many theories about him.

The Sha-Brytol Dwarves
An Avatar of a Titan
King Aeducan's Lost Son
The Maker or the Elven God June
His Prophecy of Solas
Evidence of Sandal in the Fade

Sandal Mysteries and Theories

The Sha-Brytol Dwarves

Sandal was discovered by Bodahn Feddic in the Deep Roads past and below Aeducan Thaig when he was just 5 years old. He was found in a chamber that had a mural that depicted ancient heroes and paragons, as well as Elves, Dwarves, Dragons, and other unknown creatures. Since the Sha-Brytol Dwarves live in the furthest depths of the Deep Roads, some players have theorized that Sandal was originally from the Sha-Brytol as they consume lyrium.

It is known that when a Mage consumes lyrium, they will become far stronger than normal for a short period of time, and when the Templars consume it, they are granted the ability to resist and dispel magic. The Sha-Brytol's primary purpose is to protect the Titans, who live far beneath the Deep Roads, and some players speculate that Sandal is an avatar of a Titan. If Sandal really is from the Sha-Brytol Dwarves or an avatar of a Titan, then it could explain his ability with enchantments and crafting runes, as well as explain why in Dragon Age 2, he seemed a little sad when Hawke took him back to Bodahn when they were in the Deep Roads. Sandal could have been trying to return home. It is also hinted that the Titans have a history with Elves and Dwarves.

King Aeducan’s Lost Son

In the Dragon Age 2 add-on Legacy, players can overhear two Carta members talking about Sandal and discussing who he could be. They say that he could be the half Dwarf son of King Aeducan, who went missing in the Deep Roads. The Carta members also say that this child's mother was an Elf or a Human. If Sandal is King Aeducan’s son and a half Dwarf, then it is likely that his mother was an Elf, since if his mother was a human, he would appear taller than the average Dwarf. He would also be the brother of the noble dwarf warden, if players chose the dwarf noble origin. This could explain his affinity with enchantments and rune crafting as well as how he ended up alone in the Deep Roads as a child.

Another theory that is closely related to this one is that Sandal’s father was either an Elven or Human Mage. Since Dwarves inherit their caste from the parent of the same sex, this would make Sandal casteless and many casteless Dwarves are abandoned by their families to live a life of begging or crime.

The Godhood Theories

A popular theory that has presented itself is that Sandal is either the Maker or the Elven God June. Fans of Dragon Age see the theory of Sandal being the Maker as a bit of a joke theory, but the latter theory is a bit more plausible. June is the Elven God of the Crafts and Building. Not much is known about June, but it is known that the Dalish Elves in Dragon Age train their minds with wooden puzzles that they call June’s Knot. Some players speculate that June might have been a Dwarf.

The theory of Sandal being June, or at least the avatar of June, comes from something he says in Dragon Age 2. When living in Hawkes estate with Bodahn, he tells Hawke that there was a strange old woman with a scary laugh watching him while he was in bed. This strange old woman was likely Flemeth, who was revealed to be hosting the spirit of the Elven Goddess Mythal in Inquisition. If Flemeth was indeed the strange old woman that Sandal mentions, then it could be possible that Sandal is the Elven God June or at least an avatar of him. This would give the two characters a link to each other. Another reason that Flemeth could have been there is Solas.

The Prophecy of Solas

In Dragon Age 2, Sandal can be overheard talking to himself about magic coming back to everyone in Thedas and the sky being torn open. He also talks about someone rising and that everyone will see. At first, players assumed he was talking about Corypheus, but ever since the Dragon Age: Inquisition expansion Trespasser, players believe that Sandal may have been prophesying Solas’ plan to tear down the Veil and restore the world to what it was before the Veil existed. Since Solas is the Dreadwolf, and was a close friend of Mythal, Sandal being the Elven God June could explain his prophecy of Solas and could link him to both Mythal and the Dreadwolf.

Vir Dirthara

In Trespasser, players can come across Sandal's journal in the Vir Dirthara next to the body of a Qunari. The Vir Dirthara, also known as the Shattered Library, is an ancient Elven library that is trapped in both the Fade and the waking world. The dates in Sandal’s journal seem to predate the events of Inquistion by two years. However, as per usual with Sandal, the contents of the journal are only the word ‘Enchantment’ in each entry. Players have since been speculating and theorizing about what Sandal could have been doing in the Fade with a Qunari, and most theories point to him being captured by the Qunari or that he might even be working for Solas.

If the theory about Sandal being a reincarnated Elven god and the theory of him joining Solas in remaking the world are true, then combined with his prophecy in Dragon Age 2 potentially being about Solas, players might see him pop up or at least mentioned in the next entry of the Dragon Age franchise.

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