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Redcliffe Village
Dragon Age: Origins

Redcliffe Village

Explore Redcliffe Village in Dragon Age: Origins. Find items like Andraste's Grace, complete quests like 'A Missing Child', and prepare for 'The Attack at Nightfall'.

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Explore Redcliffe Village in Dragon Age: Origins. Find items like Andraste's Grace, complete quests like 'A Missing Child', and prepare for 'The Attack at Nightfall'.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Upon entering Redcliffe, you'll notice Deathroot near a house. Cross the bridge to speak with Tomas, who will direct you to Bann Teagan for aid.
  2. 2
    In the Chantry, loot the pile of books for Codex 073: The Founding of the Chantry. The bookshelf provides Codex 082: Demonic Possession, and another book yields Codex 108: Thedas Calendar.
  3. 3
    Speak with Jetta to complete “Last Will and Testament”.
  4. 4
    Speak with Kaitlyn and agree to find her brother Bevin to start the quest “A Missing Child“.
  5. 5
    Exit the Chantry and head uphill. Loot the wooden crate for Andraste’s Grace.
  6. 6
    Enter the Windmill, loot the crate for a Love Letter(3), and speak with Ser Perth. He will ask you to see Revered Mother Hannah.
  7. 7
    Head downhill across a small bridge and enter a house. Speak with Dernal Garrison (required for 'Scraping the Barrel'). Loot the bookshelf for Codex 193: Ballad of Ayesleigh. In the back room, a chest can be looted.
  8. 8
    Exit the house and head downhill to the right, spotting another Deathroot.
  9. 9
    Go around the unfinished boat uphill to find a chest and a wooden crate.
  10. 10
    Head to Lloyd’s Tavern. Examine the tavern table for Codex 235: Graffiti in Redcliffe’s Tavern.
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    Speak with the Militia Men. Convince the barkeep to make you co-owner or persuade him to let his goods be free, or force him to defend the village.
  12. 12
    Speak with Bella and ask about the Elf. You can arrange for her to give everyone a kiss if they survive the night.
  13. 13
    Speak with Berwick and convince him to help the militia; you will also gain Codex 227: Berwick’s Letter.
  14. 14
    Leave the Tavern and head to the main village area. Speak with Murdock.
  15. 15
    Go to the Blacksmithy. Persuade or intimidate Owen to gain access. Agree to find his daughter to start the quest “Lost in the Castle“.
  16. 16
    Move the crate in the corner to reveal a hidden trapdoor. Loot the average gear inside.
  17. 17
    Exit the Blacksmithy, go around the corner to find a chest and Deathroot, then enter the Chantry.
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    Speak with Revered Mother Hannah and persuade/intimidate her to help Ser Perth. Take the amulets to the knights.
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    Go to Kaitlyn’s Home on the opposite side of town. The book inside grants Codex 197: The Legend of Calenhad - Chapter 1.
  20. 20
    In Bevin’s room, convince him to reveal his father’s sword's secret. Persuade/intimidate him to get the key, then go to the second floor.
  21. 21
    Open the chest to get The Green Blade. Use the bookshelf for Codex 225: Cautionary Tales for the Adventurous.
  22. 22
    Leave the house and head right to the General Store. Loot the corner chest; the note yields Codex 234: A Tattered Shopping List.
  23. 23
    Examine the barrel in the General Store.
  24. 24
    Go to the docks. Find a barrel and a sign yielding Codex 127: Lake Calenhad.
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    Continue around the docks to a wooden crate, then head west to a Deathroot.
  26. 26
    Head north, then east from the Blacksmithy to find another Deathroot.
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    Go around the corner from the General Store to Dwyn’s Home. Pick the lock or break in. Convince Dwyn and his men to help by persuasion, intimidation, or payment.
  28. 28
    Speak with Ser Perth about the barrels of oil in the General Store.
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    Return to the Chantry and speak with Kaitlyn to finish “A Missing Child”.
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    Speak with Murdock and tell him you are ready to begin “The Attack at Nightfall“.
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    Defend Redcliffe. Position your tank at the front. Heal your allies as needed.
  32. 32
    When the top path is secured, a militia man will inform you of an attack on the other end. Use Wynne and Group Healing, coupled with stuns and Taunt, to keep the militia alive.
  33. 33
    If you keep Lloyd alive, he will give you Lloyd’s Magic Ring. If you save everyone, you are rewarded with the Helm of the Red.
  34. 34
    A Blackstone Irregular Liaison and a Chanter’s Board will become available, offering six new quests: “Caravan Down“, “Brothers and Sons“, “Skin Deep“, “Desperate Haven“, “Unintended Consequences“, and “Grease the Wheels“.
Tips
  • Having oil helps significantly in the defense battle.
  • Micro-manage your characters during the defense to heal allies.
  • Positioning your tank at the front can help manage enemy aggro.

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