No Rest for the Wicked (Optional)

Need help with the optional 'No Rest for the Wicked' quest in Dragon Age II? Follow our step-by-step guide to find Isabela, uncover Qunari secrets, and deal with Castillon.

Alright, let's tackle the optional quest 'No Rest for the Wicked' in Dragon Age II. It's a good one for diving a bit deeper into some of the ongoing plots, especially involving Isabela and the Qunari.

First things first, you'll need to head over to The Hanged Man in Kirkwall. Look for Isabela there and chat with her. After your conversation, she'll head back to the Hawke Estate, so make your way there yourself. You'll find her snooping around, and she'll ask for your help. Agree to lend her a hand, and your next stop will be The Blooming Rose.

Once you're at The Blooming Rose, make your way to the room on the eastern end. You'll have a conversation with Isabela. Don't stress too much about your dialogue choices here, as the quest concludes the same way no matter what you pick.

After that, it's time to head to Lowtown, but make sure it's nighttime. You'll need to follow a trail that's been left behind. Keep an eye out as you pass the Foundry; there's a pile of rubble you'll want to search. Inside, you should find a Qunari Sword. Grab it, and then keep following that trail.

Your path will eventually lead you to the Docks, also at night. Follow the trail there, and it'll take you to Castillon's Landing. Head north from there and you'll find a disarming switch. Hit that, and then loot the nearby crates – they've got a good amount of coin for you. After that, enter the open area ahead to trigger a scene.

You'll have to fight off some Raiders. Once they're dealt with, loot Velasco. He'll drop the Office Key and The Pairing Knife. Now, search the room to the north; you'll find some Ambrosia and a chest that's complex to pick. In the southern room, there's another chest containing Incriminating Documents.

As you try to leave this area, you'll be confronted by Castillon himself. Now, you have a choice: you can either fight him, or you can accept the deal he offers if Isabela wants to make one. This decision will wrap up the quest.

Quick Tip: Remember to loot everything! Those crates and chests can hold valuable items and coin, and you don't want to miss out on anything, especially the Incriminating Documents which might be important later.