Morrigan is a Witch of the Wilds, one of innumerable sorceresses whose legends originate in the Korcari Wilds.
Morrigan is the daughter of Flemeth, the legendary Witch of the Wilds who has reputedly given birth to scores of daughters and has lived for centuries, though Morrigan is unwilling or unable to confirm Flemeth's true origins. Whatever Flemeth's history, Morrigan was raised by her in isolation from civilization. Flemeth instilled a distrust of humankind in Morrigan, strictly forbidding her from venturing out into settlements. As such, Morrigan sought solace among nature and the animals of the Korcari Wilds, into whose forms she would often shapeshift.
Starting in 9:20 Dragon, when she was seen observing a group of Avvar hunters from afar, Morrigan was spotted several times in the towns and villages near the Korcari Wilds; she would pick out a local who drew her interest and then question them until she drew too much attention or lost interest. Although Morrigan is adept at using her wiles to manipulate people, due to her isolated upbringing she is unfamiliar with some of the nuances of human interactions. Morrigan would sometimes use her exploration of civilization to learn about social etiquette but was inundated by the subject and eventually lost interest. After giving up on trying to understand human society, Morrigan returned to the Wilds and swore to Flemeth that she was never leaving again.
When she reached a sufficient age, Morrigan would occasionally assist Flemeth in eliminating threats to them. If templars hunted the pair, Morrigan would often play the part of the innocent girl in fear for her life, while in reality leading the men to her mother, and thus to their doom.
It is implied that Morrigan's father, who is unknown, was likely of Chasind origin.
Morrigan doesn’t consider herself as Human, but looks exactly like one (with the possible exception of her eyes colour). Specifically she looks like a young Chasind wilderwoman, albeit without the traditional bodypaint.
Her unusual manner of dress is mostly Chasind-like, but it borrows from Fereldan clothing. Well, within the constraints of living in the middle of a swampy forest with little commerce.
The beautiful Morrigan likes to look interesting, and accessorises with a rag-tag collection of pretty feathers, fabrics, leather strips, and all the cool jewellery she can get.
She is remarkably articulate, forming complex sentences and employing a large vocabulary without any hesitation.
Morrigan often uses ’twas or ’tis (and even ’twould) contractions. This is perhaps a sign that she was taught an outmoded form of the language by her mother.
