The Proving Master is the title given to the overseer of the Provings in Orzammar.
Involvement
Dwarf Commoner Origin
The Proving Master is encountered in the origin during Proving Loyalties, where a Honor Proving is being held in honor of the Grey Wardens and Duncan attending as guest of honor. Because Everd passed out drunk in his booth, the Dwarf Commoner donned his armor and impersonated him in the Proving. After winning three matches, the casteless impostor was revealed to the outrage of the Proving Master.
Enraged Proving Master and watchers
Dwarf Noble Origin
When House Aeducan hosts a proving in its honour in order to celebrate the first commission of the Dwarf Noble who is the King Endrin's middle child, there is a different Proving Master overseeing the matches.
A Paragon of Her Kind
The Proving Master also oversees the Memorial Proving held in the memory of King Endrin and the Warden may participate in it. During A Lord's Trust: The First Task of A Paragon of Her Kind quest line, the Warden must speak with him to compete in the proving Under Lord Harrowmont's name. Note that even if the Warden completes A Prince's Favor: The First Task they can still compete in the Proving independently and dedicate the victory to the Grey Wardens or to Prince Bhelen.
Quests
Quotes
- (seeing the Dwarf Noble Warden) "My Lord/Lady Aeducan! We heard you were dead. What are you doing here?"
- (seeing the Dwarf Commoner Warden) "Welcome to-- You! What are you doing here? Did the Grey Wardens realize what a poor choice they made?"
Gallery
The Proving Master from the Dwarf Noble Origin