Complete the Lake Calenhad Docks side quests in Dragon Age: Origins. This guide covers the Bann of West Hill's Estate, finding the Exalted Maul, and dealing with Slim Couldry.
Walkthrough
- 1Head to the Bann of West Hill’s Estate.
- 2Go south and defeat the attacking Soldiers.
- 3Continue west, then south at the cross to find a locked door. Loot the chest inside.
- 4Go north to the middle room and check the Kitchen Supplies.
- 5Enter the north room for two more chests.
- 6Continue west, then take the top path into the expansive room.
- 7Pass through the middle room, looting the chest.
- 8Kill the Mercenary Captain in the southeast room and loot the chest and the Captain Key from the corpse.
- 9Keep trucking west to the room before the treasure location.
- 10Find the concealed door to the north and move it.
- 11Go north, disarm the pressure plates, and open the door to the tiny room.
- 12Loot the cabinet, weapon rack, and two chests, which may contain an Exalted Maul and the Tears of Andraste.
- 13As you leave, fight the Captain of the Guard and his troops.
- 14Clear the northeast room containing a weapon stand and an armor stand, and defeat the enemies there.
- 15Leave the estate and return to Slim Couldry.
- 16Choose to drop off the Tears of Andraste yourself.
- 17Head to Lake Calenhad Docks.
- 18If you previously chose to kill Taoran, you may encounter him on your way. You can kill him (he drops the Free Scout Arming Cap) or let him pay you sovereigns.
- 19Find Skinny Frank near the docks and kill him.
- 20Enter the Spoiled Princess and find the Dead Drop. Mark it.
- 21Proceed to the Frostback Mountains.
Tips
- Be prepared for ambushes by Soldiers and Mercenaries.
- Disarming traps is recommended before opening chests.
- The Exalted Maul and Tears of Andraste are valuable items found in the hidden room.
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