Follow this Dragon Age: The Veilguard walkthrough to complete the 'A Study of Dock Town' quest, learn about Neve's backstory, and increase your bond with her.
Alright, so you're looking to dive into Neve's backstory with the 'A Study of Dock Town' quest in Dragon Age: The Veilguard? It's a pretty straightforward one, but it's great for getting to know Neve better and snagging some extra bond points, which is super helpful if you're thinking about romancing her. You'll get this quest automatically once Dock Town opens up after you've finished the 'Shadows of Minrathous' main quest.
Walkthrough
- 1Starting Out: First things first, chat with Neve back at the Guesthouse of the Lighthouse. This kicks off the quest.
- 2Heading to Dock Town: Make your way to Dock Town. You can fast travel there or go via the Crossroads. Once you arrive, head towards the southeast part of the area to find Neve waiting for you in Glandivalis Square.
- 3Collecting Newspapers: Neve needs you to help her find some old newspapers for someone named Bellara. You'll need to follow her around Dock Town and pick up a few specific ones. Keep an eye out for:
- The Minrathous Mirror (near the Side Alley Bridge)
- 4Dockside Discourse (at the Wharf Crossing North)
- 5The Morning Scroll (located in the Shoreline Passage)
- 6More Newspapers: After you've grabbed those, Neve will want even more papers. Head to the middle of Wharf Crossing South to pick up The Nightly Song. Then, make your way to the back of Enchanters Corridor to find The Imperial Secret.
- 7A Little Chat: After speaking with an NPC named Elek, you'll have a dialogue choice. If you're trying to increase your bond with Neve, pick the option: “I like surprises.” This is a good move for your romance with her.
- 8Finishing Up: Once you've collected all the newspapers, Neve will lead you over to Piscator Landing. There's a bit more conversation here, and you'll get another chance to boost your bond by saying, “I’m glad you took the job.” This conversation wraps up the quest.
- 500 XP
- Exhaustive Notes (Trinket)
- Neve Bond Increase
Tips
- This quest is a great opportunity to learn more about Neve's personal story.
- Paying attention to your dialogue choices, especially the flirt options, can significantly impact your relationship with Neve.
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