Her Holiness, the Divine, Justinia V

March 15, 2012

We’ve got a very special post for you today. Introducing Her Holiness, the Divine, Justinia V! The Divine is the leader of the Chantry, which is based out of the Grand Cathedral in Val Royeaux. The Divine carries a heavy burden of responsibility as the leader of the Chantry. Below her are the grand clerics, each one representing a different nation in the Dragon Age world, making the Chantry the largest unified organization in the known world.

Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker will finally give fans of the Dragon Age franchise their first look at the Chantry’s Grand Cathedral located in Val Royeaux. This major religious organization is based on the Chant of Light, a series of teachings written by Andraste, the warrior-prophet of the Maker. The Chantry’s goal is to spread the Chant of Light to the whole world in the hopes of returning their deity’s favor to humanity. The leadership of the Chantry is made up entirely of women, a state ensured by canny politicking and tradition as much as by articles of faith.

Initial Sketch Alternate Looks
Initial Sketch (left), Alternate Looks (right)

Initial Sketch

Here is an initial sketch of Her Holiness, the Divine, Justinia V. Because Justinia V is the spiritual leader of the Orlesian Chantry, she is also known as the White Divine, putting her in conflict with the Black Divine of the Tevinter Empire.

Alternate Looks

In Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker, fans will get to see Justinia V in all her divine glory. The artist spent a lot of time toying with various headdresses and looks.

3D Renderings
3D Renderings of the Divine.

3D Renderings

3D renders of the Divine as she appears in Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker.

Divine Robes
Divine Robes for Her Holiness.

Divine Robes

Various color schemes and clothing options for Her Holiness ranging from the more ornate to a little more scaled down and simple.

Grand Cathedral Heart of the Chantry
Grand Cathedral of the Chantry (left), Heart of the Andrastian Chantry (right)

The Grand Cathedral of the Chantry

In Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker, fans will finally be able to see the Grand Cathedral of the Chantry located in Val Royeaux. It’s been mentioned time and time again through Dragon Age lore, but this is the first time that anyone has been able to see it. The Grand Cathedral of Orlais is the heart of the Andrastian Chantry and houses the Divine.

3D Renderings of the Grand Cathedral

Below are a couple of 3D renders of the Grand Cathedral as it appears in Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker.