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Siding With Prince Bhelen: Orzammar
Dragon Age: Origins

Siding With Prince Bhelen: Orzammar

Complete walkthrough for siding with Prince Bhelen in Dragon Age: Origins, covering Orzammar quests, item locations, and key decisions.

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Complete walkthrough for siding with Prince Bhelen in Dragon Age: Origins, covering Orzammar quests, item locations, and key decisions.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After returning to camp, you will be ambushed by Shriek. Defeat them and travel to the Frostback Mountains.
  2. 2
    Loot the Deathroot on the path to the right.
  3. 3
    Defeat the attacking Bounty Hunters and enter the camp.
  4. 4
    On the west side, speak with Starrick the Apprentice to complete “Notice of Termination”.
  5. 5
    On the east side, kill and loot Tornas the Deserter to complete “Dereliction of Duty”.
  6. 6
    Approach the large door to the north and help settle the quarrel.
  7. 7
    Inside, examine the paragons for Codex 142: The Paragons.
  8. 8
    Examine the Commission Report for Codex 305: The Key to the City.
  9. 9
    Enter Orzammar and a cutscene will play.
  10. 10
    Examine the Floor Carving for Codex 138: The City of Orzammar.
  11. 11
    Speak with the Captain of the Guard to receive the quests “Vartag Gavorn” and “Dulin Forender”.
  12. 12
    Head east and enter Janar Armorers.
  13. 13
    Check the Wall Carving to the left for Codex 136: Life in Orzammar.
  14. 14
    Speak with Janar to check his inventory.
  15. 15
    Speak to Filda about her son and accept the quest “A Mother’s Hope”.
  16. 16
    Speak with Brother Burkel and agree to help him to acquire “The Chant in the Deeps”.
  17. 17
    Enter the Tapster’s Tavern and speak with the Nervous Adventurer to gain the quest “Unbound”.
  18. 18
    Speak with Oghren.
  19. 19
    Head back outside and speak with Nug Wrangler Boermor to acquire “A Lost Nug”.
  20. 20
    Speak with Dagna and agree to help her study at the Circle of Magi to acquire “An Unlikely Scholar”.
  21. 21
    Speak with Garin to check his inventory.
  22. 22
    Head down the steps, grab the Nug, and examine the Runestone for Codex 306: The Shaper’s Life.
  23. 23
    Make your way back to the center area and grab another Nug.
  24. 24
    Head down the middle path for a Nug and a Document.
  25. 25
    Enter the Proving and head through the southern door.
  26. 26
    Examine the Wall Carving for Codex 144: The Proving.
  27. 27
    Further down, find a Writ of Censure.
  28. 28
    Head to the north area and speak with a Proving Armsman. Accept his offer until you have done well.
  29. 29
    Receive the Blood Ring.
  30. 30
    Head back to the Commons.
  31. 31
    Find another Nug behind Brother Burkel and one on the backside of Janar’s.
  32. 32
    Turn in the Nugs to Nug Wrangler Boermor to finish “A Lost Nug”.
  33. 33
    Enter the Diamond Quarter.
  34. 34
    When you return from the Diamond Quarter, you will see thugs bothering Figor. Listen to them and follow them into the store. Intimidate or pay the thugs to make them leave peacefully. If you kill them, Figor leaves.
  35. 35
    Examine the Wall Carving above the house door for Codex 141: House Aeducan, Shield of Orzammar.
  36. 36
    Enter Harrowmont’s Estate and go to the far west area to find two chests and a scroll for Codex 229: A Letter From King Endrin.
  37. 37
    Leave Harrowmont’s Estate and enter the Royal Palace.
  38. 38
    Go through the right door and kill the Thieves.
  39. 39
    Head north and open the door to the left.
  40. 40
    Open the chest for a Love Letter(10).
  41. 41
    Head across the hall and open the two wooden crates.
  42. 42
    Check the Glass Phylactery to summon a Revenant. Loot it to update the Black Vials quest.
  43. 43
    Enter the throne room and examine the throne for Codex 320: Caged in Stone.
  44. 44
    Move freely and place one character on the middle square in the entrance room and two to the southwest on spots that look like arrows pointing outward.
  45. 45
    Use your last character to approach the throne again to summon a Dragon. Defeat it to obtain Ageless.
  46. 46
    Leave the palace and run to the very end, then enter the Shaperate.
  47. 47
    Speak to Shaper Assistant Milldrate to acquire the quest “Thief in the House of Learning”.
  48. 48
    Read the book to your left for Codex 216: The Legion of Steel.
  49. 49
    Speak with Orta to gain the quest “Lost to the Memories”.
  50. 50
    Speak with the Shaper and accept Brother Burkel’s plea through Cunning, Persuasion, or Intimidation.
  51. 51
    Read the book to your left for Codex 137: The Deep Roads.
  52. 52
    Read the first book on the left in the library area for Codex 143: Orzammar Politics.
  53. 53
    Read the book to the right for Codex 219: In Praise of the Humble Nug.
  54. 54
    Read the book on the other side of the bookshelf for Codex 140: Legion of the Dead.
  55. 55
    Read the middle book for Codex 145: Dwarven Faith.
  56. 56
    The Wall of Memories updates another codex.
  57. 57
    Read the last book for Codex 220: Traditional Dwarven Folk Songs.
  58. 58
    Open the chest to obtain the Gloves of Diligence and The Search For the True Prophet.
  59. 59
    Return to Brother Burkel to finish his quest.
  60. 60
    Speak with Vartag in the Chamber of the Assembly and acquire the quest “A Prince’s Favor: The First Task”.
  61. 61
    Speak with Lady Dace.
  62. 62
    Head back to the commons and enter Tapsters.
  63. 63
    Show Lord Helmi the promissory notes.
  64. 64
    Head past the Diamond Quarter entrance in the commons and speak with the Mines Commander to get past him.
  65. 65
    Enter the Deep Roads and go to Aeducan Thaig.
Tips
  • Remember to talk to the NPCs outside to complete a few quests.
  • Figor has a good store so it is worth chasing off the thugs for access to it.
  • You must choose either Prince Bhelen or Harrowmont. This guide continues for Prince Bhelen.
  • Doing the Proving first causes Vartag to approach you as you leave. Persuade him to gain the quest “Betrayed From Within”.
  • Blood Ring
  • Ageless
  • Gloves of Diligence
  • The Search For the True Prophet

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