Ferelden.
This story begins seven days into the Fifth Blight. The Grey Wardens have all been defeated at Ostagar, when the kings right hand betrayed him and retreated. King Cailan’s body has yet to be found.
There have been rumors of a young woman with red hair traveling with an apostate and the last Grey Warden (who may also be the last remaining heir?). They, and others along the way, will end up saving Ferelden.
But that’s nearly a year away, and you are stuck smack dab in the middle of trouble.