Dragon Age: The Origins of the Mages

IGN continues their Dragon Age: Origins coverage with a quick look at the mage origin, which is then delved into further via a new one-minute trailer.

Being a Mage within Dragon Age is a double edged sword – While you can cast spells and perform incredible arcane feats, the magic you wield comes at a terrible price. Demons and other spirits from a supernatural world known as The Fade are constantly drawn to spellcasters. The threat is so dangerous that those who succumb to these forces are killed before they can cause irreparable harm to Ferelden. As an apprentice, you await your turn to take your final test to become a Mage, a brutal exam known as the Harrowing which you must pass or face the most severe consequence of all.