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Ostagar
The main storyline begins with the King himself meeting and greeting your party as you enter the stronghold. While
this is basically the same for each background, there will be minor variations depending upon which you are
playing. For instance for the Human Noble Origin you will tell the King about the betrayal and he will vow to take
revenge after the upcoming battle, whereas with the other Origins you will simply be greeted and then receive the
same instructions from Duncan.
Play through the dialogue in a manner which fits the personality and alignment of your character, and then after
Duncan leaves you, continue on. There are a few small quests for you to undertake prior to beginning the path to
the ritual that will make you a Grey Warden - so let us do those now!
Note: You will have the opportunity to collect some resources and to sell off the loot you have collected up to this
point - and it is a good idea to do that - but as for purchasing new gear from the Quartermaster, I would hold off on
doing that for now. Money in your pouch is worth more than a few points or stats at this early stage - but I am
getting ahead of the story now, so just bare that in mind and continue on with the story and the small quests to
come!
The Ostagar Quests
First head back through the arch towards where you entered and gather the Elfroot that is growing near the trees, and
then head out on to the balcony and check out the view - stunning!
Now back through the arch and over the bridge to the main camp area. If you bear right after crossing the bridge
you will pass the mage encampment - you will not be permitted to enter there, as the mages are in training, but
nearby you will find Wynne, a mage summoned by the King. A brief chat with her gives you some more backstory,
and then you will learn about The Fade.
Now continue past her and across the path to the Quartermaster - you can sell him the stuff you have that you do not
need - though I would hold on to some of the better gear - the special shield and any choice pieces of armor and
weapons you have - because you can use them to equip party members you will be obtaining later.
If you chose Herbalism Skill now would be the time to purchase a supply of flasks - actually even if you did not
choose it, now would be a good time to do that anyway, since you will eventually have a party member who can
make you health potions, and let me tell you, being able to make them will come in handy later!
As you exit the Quartermaster camp you will encounter Daveth, another of the Grey Warden Candidates. Go ahead
and have a chat with him now - you can learn a bit about the ritual and what is coming from him. After you chat
with him, he tells you he is heading back to Duncan - which is fine since you needed to tell the candidates to do that
anyway.
Prisoner Quest
As you head up the nearby ramp and around the bend you will encounter a prisoner in a cage - this is your first
quest. After you talk to the prisoner you learn that he has not received food or water since being put in the cage.
You can talk to the guard and try to persuade him but if your coercion skills are not high that will fail. You should
have the 10 silver it will take to bribe him, however, and that will get you the food for the prisoner.
After you bribe the guard, talk to the prisoner again and give him the food. You will receive a blessing of sorts from
him - nice touch but there is no real value to it, but nearby is a priestess who can give you The Maker's Blessing - I
did that because I am a good Catholic boy and I know that it never hurts, especially when you are facing danger :)
If you did not get the books in the Chapel back in the castle, one of them is on a bench here, so you can get it now.
If you did, it will not be glowing because you already have it.,
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