And so the fifth Blight ended. Two Grey Wardens triumphed over a darkspawn horde despite a country embroiled in civil war alone, without aid. Ferelden was reunited under the banner of Maric's second son, and there was harmony amongst the Bannorn.
The Wardens' companions remained in Denerim for a time to help organize the rebuilding of the city. After six months, King Alistair wed his princess-consort and fellow Grey Warden Charlotte Cousland in a lavish ceremony. The wedding was held not in the palace, which was the King's last priority to rebuild, but outside Fort Dakon, near the monument to their fallen comrades.
With the help of Arl Eamon of Redcliffe, King Alistair quickly became adept at the business of state. His charm and ease with the people made him a quick favorite among the Banns. Queen Charlotte excelled in matters of foreign policy, and Ferelden entered an unprecedented age of prosperity.
Only the mage Wynne remained at court as the King's advisor, and with her help, relations between mages and the Chantry improved greatly. She traveled frequently to the Circle of Magi for meetings with the First Enchanter and the Templar Commander.
The other brave warriors who accompanied the Grey Wardens on their quest dispersed after the royal wedding, their travels taking them to the reaches of Thedas. They were all recognized and beloved by the people for their help in defeating the archdemon and defending Denerim.
Amaranthine became the new base of operations for the Grey Wardens, who slowly rebuilt their order in Ferelden with aid from Wardens from Orlais. Queen Charlotte traveled Ferelden for a short time, contacting those they had met on their journey and offering them a place among the Wardens. Their numbers slowly grew.
Highever, Redcliffe, the Hinterlands, and Lothering were reclaimed from the blight that had covered them, and people slowly returned to their homes and farms. The new Grey Wardens also began rebuilding Ostagar, though progress there was slow.
Ferelden has returned to a position of strength in such a short time. Ruled by a strong King and Queen and buoyed by the support of its people, the country looks to the future with hope.
--From The Fifth Blight, a History by Chantry scholar Brother Genitivi, 9:33 Dragon.