Talk:Arisen/@comment-174.235.132.5-20120816163532/@comment-4870625-20120823084005

Grey Wardens are immune to the Darkspawn taint by taking the poison into themselves. This, in turn, allows them to sense the Darkspawn, hear the call of the Old Gods, and slay the Archdemon. However, their immunity is only temporary. Over time, the Darkspawn taint runs rampant through the Wardens' blood and corrodes their mind. After a period of ten years ("give or take"-Alistair) all Grey Wardens go to the Deep Roads to fight till overwhelmed by the Darkspawn because the taint will eventually kill them. Grey Wardens that don't die in the Deep Roads show severe signs of degradation both on a physical and mental state prior to becoming Ghouls.