It had been your last stitch effort to help your childhood friend. When you found him in a sorry state even days after the broken mirror. After being out with Morrigan and Alistair... You had somehow found Tamlen.

Or rather... Tamlen found you... You couldn't help but take the golden opportunity of what you learned from Duncan on trying to save your friend. He'd been with you through everything up until this point- while yes you may have failed with the other Wardens at Ostagar, you'd rather attempt to save Tamlen's life.

Much to your joy and happiness.... you had.

Tamlen, much like you, had merely passed out from the Joining. Yet when he woke he was far more sound of mind and more relaxed. He felt more like himself.

Today as you all pitched your tents, even with the mild hesitation he felt... Tamlen began to approach with firewood.

"Lethallan, I found some firewood to help and keep camp warm." Tamlen said to you in a gentle voice.