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Siding With Lord Harrowmont
Dragon Age: Origins

Siding With Lord Harrowmont

Follow this Dragon Age: Origins guide to side with Lord Harrowmont, completing 'A Lord's Trust: The First Task', 'Betrayed From Within', and 'A Lord's Trust: The Second Task'.

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Follow this Dragon Age: Origins guide to side with Lord Harrowmont, completing 'A Lord's Trust: The First Task', 'Betrayed From Within', and 'A Lord's Trust: The Second Task'.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Speak with Dulin in Harrowmont’s Chamber to acquire the quest “A Lord’s Trust: The First Task“.
  2. 2
    Enter the commons and head down the middle bridge to the Proving.
  3. 3
    Speak with Baizyl and either Persuade or Intimidate him to find out Bhelen knows about his relationship.
  4. 4
    Agree to get the love letters back.
  5. 5
    Head down the southern area and speak with Myaja.
  6. 6
    Pick the lock to Myaja’s door and take the letters from her chest.
  7. 7
    Return to Baizyl with the letters.
  8. 8
    Convince Baizyl to give you up to 15 gold to keep his secret.
  9. 9
    Head through the northern door and speak with Gwiddon.
  10. 10
    Intimidate or Persuade Gwiddon that Harrowmont isn’t giving up the Throne to get him back into the Proving.
  11. 11
    Speak with the Proving Master and tell him you are fighting for Harrowmont.
  12. 12
    Complete the Proving battles, regaining health and stamina/mana between each fight.
  13. 13
    In the last fight, you may call Baizyl and Gwiddon to your side.
  14. 14
    As you leave the Proving, Vartag awaits you.
  15. 15
    Persuade Vartag that you have gained the trust of Harrowmont and can now get more information for him. This prevents you from choosing Bhelen.
  16. 16
    You gain the quest “Betrayed From Within“ by taking this route.
  17. 17
    Seek out Dulin at Tapsters, who will take you to see Lord Harrowmont.
  18. 18
    Lord Harrowmont will give you the quests “A Lord’s Trust: The Second Task“ and “Entering Jarvia’s Hideout“.
Tips
  • The Proving battles are not overly difficult.
  • Ensure you manage your health and mana/stamina effectively between fights.
  • Quest “A Lord’s Trust: The First Task“ completed.
  • Quest “Betrayed From Within“ acquired.
  • Quest “A Lord’s Trust: The Second Task“ acquired.
  • Quest “Entering Jarvia’s Hideout“ acquired.
  • Ability to gain up to 15 gold from Baizyl.
  • You can no longer choose Bhelen as your ally.

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