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* [[Alternative Character Interpretation]]: In-universe, no less. The Dwarf Noble player character can tell Bhelen that they finally realize that Bhelen was only following the unwritten rules of dwarven politics, and that Bhelen was only "playing the game", and admits that Bhelen is the only one suited to politics among his brothers. Bhelen naturally approves.
* [[Ambition Is Evil]]: [[Subverted Trope|Subverted]]. If you are a Dwarf Noble he frames you and kills your brother, and it is implied that {{spoiler|he poisoned his father, the king}}. He is eager to kill off any competitor to the throne and [[Kick the Dog|kicks the dog]] any time something gets in his way. But {{spoiler|if he gets the throne, it can be said that he becomes a strong king and empowers Orzammar economically, recovers some of the thaigs lost to the darkspawn in certain circumstances, and gives the casteless greater rights.}}
* [[Corrupt Politician]]: Debates between his supporters and Harrowmont's often result in ''armed combat''. Side against him and town criers on his payroll will claim you worship demons. Should he win the election, he has Harrowmont ''executed''. This guy takes the concept of an ugly smear campaign to a whole new level, and the worst part is, {{spoiler|he's the more competent choice.}}
* {{spoiler|[[Defiant to the End]]: Should the player side against him and he lose the election, he attacks them, and must be fought as a boss; this is not a problem with Harrowmont.}}
* [[Evil Prince]]: This trope fits Bhelen to a 'T', although {{spoiler|he turns out to be a skilled, albeit ruthless ruler.}}.
* {{spoiler|[[The Extremist Was Right]]}}: {{spoiler|But was it worth it?}}
* [[Like Father, Like Son]]: He {{spoiler|believes his father used similar underhanded methods to remove his own elder brother. }}
* [[Manipulative Bastard]]: AND HOW.
* [[Malicious Slander]]: Not only uses it against Harrowmont, but against you if you side against him.
* [[Not-So-Harmless Villain]]: In the Dwarf Noble origin, he seems to be a bit of an idiot. {{spoiler|Then he tricks you into / frames you for killing Trian.}}
* [[Pet the Dog]]: Some that aren't very apparent - if you play the Dwarf Commoner origin. {{spoiler|In the Commoner origin, your sister Rica mentions that not only has she met a noble, but that he's also very kind to her and has agreed to move her and her family out of Dust Town. When you return to Orzammar, this man is revealed to be Bhelen. This is less clear otherwise for other origins, but there is some dialogue around the city which says Bhelen's in a relationship with a casteless.}}
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