Let's press the button of awesome - Stolen memos found

[Twinkle]

PART 3 - BLOW DAT SHIT UP

OK, let's visit Hawke's ex-boyfriend.

I'm going to be trying something, and I thought you'd want to be part of it.

Hey, you slut, I stopped being a sodomite 10 updates ago!

We've both been wrong.

What I did with Justice was unnatural. It should never have happened.

I'm glad you finally understand that.

I can't help mages like this. Not while I am everything the templars fear about magic.

I need to be free of this curse.

You brought this on yourself.

I did. But I think there's a way out.

I've spent the past three years researching the methods of Tevinter magisters.

They're the only ones who have ever sought to reverse spirit possession, not just behead the victims.

I believe I have a formula for a potion that can separate Justice and me. Without killing either.

Surely that's worth any risk it entails.

I knew you'd stand behind me in this. Even if...

What?

Nothing.

I've gathered most of what I need, but there are some... outlandish ingredients I was hoping you'd help me collect.

A powder the Tevinters call "sela petrae," and a small amount of drakestone.

What aren't you telling me?

Oh, many things, I'm sure.

Did I tell you about the dream I had where the grand cleric was completely naked except for her miter?

And there was this giant glowing cheese wheel...

So he has persuaded Hawke into gathering shit, literally.

You've been glowering for days. Your face is going to get stuck that way.

My face is the least of my concerns right now.

That's because you don't have to look at it.

If you could see it from this angle, Blondie, it'd be at least a close second on your priority list.

Why does everyone hate him?

We can enter the sewers from here to look for the sela petrae. Are you ready?

Let's go.

Hold your nose. We'll have to get pretty close for me to tell what we're looking at.

Well, terrible smell doesn't stop smugglers from grouping there.

This is it! The sela petrae should have framed right under here.

Oh, I don't want to touch that.

Let's see if we can find a few more deposits.

We approach another deposit site only to be attacked by a gang of three apostates.

We uncover some piece of lore. Ho-ho, it seems there *is* some ancient evil behind the neverending massacres in Kirkwall.

The second deposit.

Hawke whackamoled more smugglers.

And finally grabbed an armor piece that doesn't look like complete shit.

And the hardest encounter in the entire level. Holding the doorway is the only way to hold mob at bay.

But the freaking assassin boss can instakill all the party members apart from Hawke. And so he does, one by one.

Yet one on one he's nothing compared to Awesome.

A few stragglers.

OK, we discovered another deposit.

And the last one.

The errand is not over yet, Hawke still has to fetch some drakestone.

Yeah, yet another disaster befell on poor Hawke. His little mining enterprise was ravaged by a HUGE dragon. She's killable but currently Hawke is too low on health potions and runes to engage her. So we'll stick to Anders's quest.

Are you ready to go in?

Ready as I'll ever be.

We'll have to look for drakestone deposits along the sides.

Despite being named "Drakestone Mines" these caverns are full of overgrown spiders.

This looks like a drakestone deposit. I need a scraping from the deepest part.

There should be more further in.

Well, we have to sweep through entire map.

Who set those traps? Spiders?

The bigger they get...

...the harder they hit.

Unbelievable!

Thank you. I wouldn't have asked just anyone to venture in there for me.

There is one more thing, but we must discuss it privately.

There is one more thing I would ask of you, Hawke. And I can't tell you why.

I must get inside the chantry, without being seen.

Will you talk to the grand cleric for me? Distract her long enough for me to do what must be done?

What is this you don't want me to see?

You said you believe in me. Again and again, you have shown your support for mages.

Then trust me now. I am doing only what is necessary.

I can't act blindly. Tell me your plan.

He promptly evades the straight answer. Somehow the whole exorcism potion story seems less and less plausible.

I am taking a risk. I would not see you drawn into it.

But maybe your support for mages ends at talk. It's easy to support freedom if no one must die to achieve it.

You cannot pretend friendship, then stop now.

Tell me what you would have of me, then. But I won't forget you blackmailed me to get it.

I promise: whatever happens, it's on my head. It will not come back on you.

Go to the chantry. Talk to the grand cleric. I will join you when I'm done.

Whatever, it's just a brief chat. Can't hurt anyone, right?

I'll find you as soon as I'm done.

Thank you.

Maker's blessing, Champion.

Have you come to pray?

It's like that thing Skyway was talking about.

The Maker abandoned us long ago -- if He ever existed. What good would your blessing do me?

It might help settle that anger. It's hard to accept that there is no divine hand we can look to for guidance.

But mankind has turned on the Maker twice. Now we are the ones who must prove our love for Him.

Is there some other reason you're here?

Why have you let the templars continue their oppression of mages?

It's no secret that you count apostates among your friends, Champion. You have done much to fan the flames of rebellion here.

We must give Meredith and Orsino time to work out their differences. No good can come of showing favor to one side.

Couldn't you solve this problem if you just spoke out?

How would that help?

Both sides make good points. Both have flaws.

For a thousand years, the Chantry has had to find the balance between them. That hasn't changed here.

You're right. The templars serve a purpose.

That's not what I'm saying. I do not support the knight-commander's methods.

But I cannot take sides. We are all the Maker's creatures, but magic allows abuses beyond the scope of mortals.

I only hope I can balance the needs of everyone. For if it comes to war, it is the people of this city who will lose.

Anders finishes his dirty business and approaches Hawke

There you are. I've been looking for you all over.

Your Grace.

Your soul is troubled, child. I hope you found a balm for it here.

He owes Hawke a big explanation.

I wanted you to have this.

What's that, a... pillow?

Hand-embroidered by my mother. The only thing of hers they let me keep when I went to the Circle.

Why in the name of Andraste would you give that to me?

You've been a good friend, Varric.

Uh-oh. You keep your pillow, Blondie. And may you have many more dreams of killing templars on it.

Giving away his belongings? Wearing a sexy dark coat? Something extremely rash and stupid is on his mind, that's for sure.

Hawke. I... didn't expect you here.

But... let me take this time to tell you how much I respect you.

You've stood by me, when I gave you every reason to turn away.

Just remember, whatever happens, I wanted you to know that.

I'm not expecting this to end with anything less than overthrowing the templars.

Then you will not be disappointed.

I was hoping we'd find a better way, but... Justice and Vengeance are too intertwined. I can't tell one from the other.

You have been a better friend than I ever thought to have.

Moar liek an accomplice. Whatever, it's time to check the mansion.

Growls

Be quiet!

Barks

All right. Let's see.

The burglar has locked himself inside Hawke's wardrobe.

Please don't open the door!

Barks

You've caught a burglar. Good boy!

Happy bark!

My legs are cramping! Please just let me go.

This option seals his fate.

If I let you go, others would take me for an easy mark.

What...? No!

Yells

:twisted: End of line.

 

[lightbane]

So, if I've understood correctly, after wasting your time doing random fetchquests for your miners, suddenly a dragon shows up and burns everything, making all of your efforts for naught, right?


PS:

That's a good rapeface here, Hawke

 

[Erebus]

Are the fights as repetitive as they appear ? There doesn't seem to be much variety as far as enemies are concerned.

Does it change anything at all if you refuse to help Anders do his crazy stuff in the Chantry ?

 

[racofer]

Does it change anything at all if you refuse to help Anders do his crazy stuff in the Chantry ?

It changes quite a lot of stuff:

Spoiler

Anders doesn't get his new outfit. Yes, this is it.

 

[Erebus]

And here I thought it would have purely superficial consequences. I stand humbly corrected.

 

[Andyman Messiah]

Does it change anything at all if you refuse to help Anders do his crazy stuff in the Chantry ?

Spoiler

Anders doesn't dye his outfit black.

Fixed.

 

[lightbane]

Also, I forgot to comment about this:

So, the reason why this town is a shithole where everything and everyone is trying to kill you, is not (only) because the writers were trying too hard to be EDGY, but because there's a freaking portal to HELL under the city... Why didn't the templars just kill everyone/evacuate the civilians before locking the city? It would be a more reasonable action that pointlessly trying to keep a resemblance of order here.

 

[Andyman Messiah]

Kirkwall is a city where there's a Diablo 2 temple in every basement.

 

[Twinkle]

So, if I've understood correctly, after wasting your time doing random fetchquests for your miners, suddenly a dragon shows up and burns everything, making all of your efforts for naught, right?

PART 4 - THE MAGEHUNT

I'm going to check the e-mail.

Knight-Commander herself seeks Hawke's attention.

Nice!

Spam.

Oh, Aveline is here. Problem?

She came to see the dog.

Here boy. I've something to whet your teeth on.

Whines

Freshly confiscated mutton, just for you. Have at it!

Happy bark!

Just checking on my best guardsman. He's helping the men to learn healthy respect. And how to run.

That awesome doggie just killed a man, you piece of righteous fail. Whatever, I won't delay with the invitation.

Champion. Welcome.

Tell me why I'm here.

There was an incident within the Gallows. A number of phylacteries were destroyed and several mages took the opportunity to escape.

We've recovered most of the fugitives. However, I require your assistance in tracking down the last three.

I will force no mage back under your yoke.

That's Biowarian dialog design in a nutshell. They let you to treat her like shit without any repercussions but you cannot forsake her task no matter what.

You claim to have Kirkwall's interests at heart? Show it. Prove that you are Champion in more than just name.

With the influence you wield in this city, Champion, it is crucial you understand just what we face.

Talk to these mages' families, investigate for yourself whether they need be recaptured.

If I'm going to do this, I'll do it my way.

You do not approve of my methods, but perhaps you will change your mind when you see, firsthand, how dangerous these apostates are.

And what would it take to change your mind?

Speak to my assistant, Elsa. She can tell you whatever you need to know about the fugitives.

I bid you good day, Champion.

Her assistant is a tranquil with robotic voice.

Good day, Champion of Kirkwall.

Knight-Commander Meredith has informed me that you will be tracking down the apostates on behalf of the templars.

There are three of them: Huon, Emile, and Evelina.

I want to hear about Huon.

Huon is an elf. He was apprehended in the alienage ten years go. His wife, Nyssa, works for a dressmaker in Lowtown.

Tell me what you know about Emile.

The second apostate is Emile de Launcet, fifth son of the Comte de Launcet.

The De Launcets have a home in Hightown, but are often out during the day. Thet are generally home by evening.

What do you know about Evelina?

Evelina was trained for eight years in the Circle in Ferelden. She was last seen in her former residence among the refugee community in Darktown.

I have all the information I require for now.

Good luck in your search, Champion of Kirkwall.

Sure, I could have asked for more details but you don't need anything more than straightforward directions to complete this quest.

More proof of ancient evilz at work here.

Oh! Greetings, messere!

Merrill? What are you doing here?

We're here about Huon, Nyssa.

Oh.

When the templars came, I told them the truth -- I hadn't seen Huon in ten years.

But after they left, he... he came to me. He wanted me to hide him.

I used to dream of him returning. But not like this. He's changed, and I don't know him anymore. I sent him away.

You should have gone to the templars immediately!

I... I didn't think. You're right, I should have.

B-but Huon said he would return to take me away from this forever.

I don't know what he means, and I am afraid of him, messere.

I'll deal with him next time he shows up.

He... he said he needed to make some preparations. He said he would come soon, at nightfall.

And please, messere, I beg you, don't hurt him. He's still my husband.

Maybe the Circle will be able to heal whatever troubles him.

OK, we'll skip "time" in Merrill's home.

Gahahahahaha, it's like they employ retarded 10 years olds as character designers at Bioware.

Huon...

He used mind control spell on her.

Hush, love. Don't be afraid.

Your blood will bring new life to our people.

So he just stabbed his wife like a pig.

She was so beautiful.

You are going to pay for what you did.

What is this with elves and blood magic?

Huon boosted his magical energy and summoned demons to his aid.

He's a fairly annoying opponent, because he's able to cast AoE spell that paralyzes targets and sucks out HP, transferring them to him.

Nothing the party couldn't handle, though. He dropped a part of the ultimate armor set.

OK, next.

Surprisingly there was no need to work as a night janitor.

Hawke was greeted by a completely indifferent steward.

Here's the countess, mother of the second runaway apostate. Her laughably terrible French accent is worthy of a youtube link.

Are you the comtesse? We need to talk.

Oh! The Champion of Kirkwall! This is marvelous. You honor this household.

I will call for refreshments.

Talia!

No one responds

Sighs She is too slow, this girl. Come, let us chat while we wait.

This is not a social call. I'm here about your son, Emile.

Emile? Oh, yes! The templars were asking about our poor boy recently.

I haven't seen Emile since he was taken to the Circle. He was just six.

You can tell the templars not to worry. I'm sure Emile will turn himself in soon. He's a good boy.

The father approaches unable to see sitting Hawke.

Dulci!

What have you done? You should have told the boy to throw himself at the mercy of the templars!

Guillaume, darling...

Don't "darling" me, Dulci! He's been telling people he's our son, that you gave him gold!

Guillaume, darling... we have guests!

I'll only ask this once: where is Emile?

...delivered with cold and authoritative tone.

You won't find him! I gave him enough money to start a new life, away from these templars.

New life? His new life is spent in Lowtown taverns, getting drunk on cheap wine. It's a wonder the templars haven't found him yet.

Help us, please, Champion.

Emile is not a blood mage, just a foolish boy. Don't let the templars kill him.

Blood mage? Oh, Guillaume, don't say that!

Please, save my son's life.

It may be too late for Emile.

Too... too late? What does that mean, Guillaume? Is Emile dead? Oh...

No, no, no! He's not dead. In fact, someone saw him at the Hanged Man not two hours ago.

The Hanged Man? Oh, but that place is filthy!

/facepalm indeed at this attempt at comic relief.

Come, Dulci. Perhaps you should lie down.

Oh! But the Hanged Man is so filty! Chuckles

While looting the mansion the party stumbled upon a very unpleasant surprise.

A room full of traps. They can't really kill you due to obscenely fast regen but they push you away and keep knocked down. Thankfully the dwarf evaded that obsctacle.

Utterly battered, the party left the mansion. Only to have another unpleasant surprise on the road.

Time to visit the filthy place.

Hey, what's this? Some A-class bug.

The whole Fenris betrayal scene is being repeated.

Only Danarius and his goons are completely invisible.

Ha-ha, now I can't leave this location. Reload is the only answer.

The night version of the Hanged Man level works fine, thankfully.

Emile de Launcet?

Hey! How'd you know my name? Did Nella tell you?

I gave her my Launcet signet ring in exchange for a kiss, and tonight, she's going to make me a man.

The comte was right. How did the templars miss him?

He lived in the Circle all his life. He can't function in the real world.

Round of drinks on me? I'm Emile, as you know. And you are...?

I'm here to take you back to the Gallows, blood mage.

Wait! I... I'm not really a blood mage!

I, uh, started that rumor because... because I thought it would make me sound dangerous and... suave.

Do you have a death wish? You grew up in the Circle, you know what the templars do to blood mages!

I've only told people in the tavern. And only women!

You don't understand. I've been in the Circle since I was six. Six!

For twenty years I was locked up. Never had a real drink, or... or cooked something for myself.

Never stood in the rain, or kissed a girl...

The Ferelden Circle's more fun. Everyone was kissing everyone.

Though that was before the abominations.

I just wanted to live a little...

Sighs If you're going to kill me, do it. I'd rather die drunk.

Spoken like a real man. So, bros, I let you decide his fate:

a) Kill him
b) Bring him to the templars.
c) Leave him alone.

 

[lightbane]

Just for the lulz, I say C, leave him alone (besides, considering this town he'll randomly be murdered later anyways).

Damn, these "elves" keep getting uglier and uglier, I can't see how it could be wor...

Uh, nevermind.

The whole Fenris betrayal scene is being repeated.

Bioware: Patches? Fixing bugs? Sorry, can't do, have another DLC instead.

You should send a link of this lp to the Bioware forums, if only to see the butthurt... Oh wait, forget it, any mention of the codex is absolutely forbidden there.

 

[Erebus]

Let's leave him to die of alcohol poisoning. We have no reason to do anything for Meredith unless the game leaves us no other choice.

What did you get in exchange for Fenris, by the way ?

 

[abnaxus]

I'm afraid to ask, but will you play that Legacy DLC as well?

Also, I vote for c)

 

[Edward_R_Murrow]

C. Also, I WANT TO SEE YOU KILL A DRAGON!

 

[Twinkle]

What did you get in exchange for Fenris, by the way?

Nothing. Awesum EA QA. :/

If Hawke gives Fenris back to Danarius, a letter will appear at the Hawke Estate from Danarius. The letter states that they have returned to Tevinter and Fenris's memory has been wiped again, now returned to his "compliant self". Oddly, the letter mentions some reward, though after opening the letter, none is included.

PART 5 - THE MAGEHUNT CONTINUES

OK bros, you voted for his freedom unanimously.

The comtesse gave you the money so you could get out of Kirkwall. Stop wasting it.

You'll let me go?

I can tell the templars you're dead, but you have to leave now.

I... I think there's a ship leaving port tonight. I'll find my way onto it.

Thank you. I'll find some way to repay you some day, I promise.

The third mage, a runaway female from Ferelden, organized a refuge for urchins in Darktown. We are going to ask them for directions.

We got nothing here you'd want. Get back to Hightown and leave us alone!

What are you dirty urchins doing in Evelina's hovel?

There are no hovels nearby. Another proof of super-rushed development.

That is our home as much as it is hers. Evelina shared everything she had with us.

Eveline found us when the darkspawn came, when our parents died. She made sure we got to Kirkwall safely.

I miss her.

But when she went to join the Circle here, they called her apostate for leaving the tower in Ferelden. They locked her up.

Skip the sob story. You know where she is.

The templars made Evelina angry. They made her change...

It wasn't her fault! When it was over, she was ashamed. She ran into the tunnels and hid.

Shut up, Cricket! Don't tell them that!

Evelina's in the sewer tunnels?

You can't go there. She'll know we told you and she'll be angry at us!

Angry? I didn't like when she got angry. We-we have to hide!

He runs away.

Cricket!

Cowards. Whatever, now I know the precise location.

Demons. Obviously there won't be a peaceful solution to this quest.

Thanks to awesum regeneration traps can barely damage fatter party members. I dunno why Bio bothered to put them in the game to be fair.

Great. More of them are coming. This time with annoying burrowing rage demons.

Disabling the new set of traps.

Oh, wait, little faggets are here trying to warn Evelina. How did they manage to avoid traps and nasty monsters?

What are you doing here?

I... thought if we warned her about you, she wouldn't be angry. But then she--

Walter...

She's coming! Run!

Ha-ha, too late, maggots.

There you are. Don't run from me, Walter. You know those are the rules.

I'll gut you, blood mage.

I know who you are, Champion of Kirkwall. Laughs And I'm not afraid of you.

You're Fereldan, like us, but you feast on sweetmeats while your people starve in the Undercity.

Her voice rapidly changes to something not quite human.

I spit on you, traitor, and on the pathetic templars that sent you.

Kirkwall should be mine! Then my children will have a whole city to play in.

The party quickly runs to the staircase and secured a position on top. Now the victory is only a matter time.

Demon rapidly changes its appearance and emits a fiery aura. It won't protect from him from mass gangbanging.

Done.

I don't understand. Evelina loved us. She saved us. Why would she try to hurt us now?

Just be glad I was there to save you.

This isn't going to stop. The templars force our hand. They make us take drastic measures, just to be free.

Like Evelina did.

Exactly.

I just don't know what we'll do now.

You'll survive. Just like the rest of us.

I'll try. I guess I'm the only one the rest of them have now.

Time to receive a reward.

I'm led to believe that both Huon and Evelina are dead. Unfortunate but necessary.

It seems, however, that we have still heard nothing of Emile de Launcet.

Emile was killed.

Yet we have no body? No witness to a battle? Most curious.

Regardless, your part in this is done.

At least this is over.

Wait. That's it? Pay us and send us on our way?

Not a single thought given to the fact that you templars brought all of this upon themselves?

Be very careful, mage. Your friendship with the Champion protects you only so much.

This is not the time, Anders.

If not know, when?

We do what we think is best for this city, mage. That is all we can do.

I bid you good day, Champion.

Oh, indeed. End of line.

 

[Erebus]

Yet we have no body? No witness to a battle? Most curious.

What, seriously ? There's violence everywhere, Awesome Hawke has killed countless hundreds in the city itself and she thinks that somebody should have noticed that idiot dying ?

Chalk it up to the sixth sense all NPCs seem to have with regards to quest completion, I guess.

 

[Brother None]

Well, at least one had an optional peaceful resolution. Or can you not fight him at all (as in, does he just relent to let you kill him?) Eh

BioWare

The Hanged bug was hilarious. Keep em coming Twinkle.

 

[lightbane]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGKQPYM1OA0

Talk about a completely unfitting voice, good thing you sold him... Also, MOAR!!

 

[Twinkle]

PART 6 - THE HAUNTED HOUSE

Let's check for the updates.

WTF I never did this. So much for playing a "role", FFS.

That's five gold pieces.

I told them she was a useless POS after all.

But Hawke's current goal is to talk to Varric at the Hanged Man.

Got a minute, Hawke?

I know this is ancient history, but remember that Hightown house Bartrand barricaded himself in?

No point in keeping a house for a dead man. I've been trying to get rid of the place for ages now.

I'm sure that'll go well.

Yeah, it's been a picnic so far.

I found a minor noble in Rivain who bought the place sight unseen. But now there's a problem.

They say the place is... haunted.

I don't see how that's your problem.

I may have neglected to mention the mansion's... colorful past to the buyer.

They've noticed some minor problems: Voices whispering in the walls, apparitions, things moving on their own.

My hope is it's a relic Bartrand brought back from the Deep Roads. We smash it, and the haunting stops.

Very well. We'll investigate the mansion. Again.

Thanks, Hawke. I knew you wouldn't let me down.
Varric friendship +10.

So be it.

There are no enemies inside, but it's far for quiet there.

Hey... is that music? Where is that coming from?

I don't hear anything.

A vase starts to move randomly around the room.

I guess the buyer wasn't kidding.

It's not supposed to do that, is it?

Where is that voice coming from?

What voice?

There are no voices to be heard, indeed. It seems that the dark magic of the idol affects midgets stronger. Gotta keep the artifact away from his hands.

Nice, freaking chairs levitating.

Hello? Messere ghost? Would you stop that, please?

We're getting closer. I can feel it, Hawke.

Look at this: my brother's junk was left here.

You wouldn't know it, but Bartrand was a sentimentalist. This came from our estate in Orzammar.

When I was seven, I knocked over one of Mother's plates and broke it. My brother yelled at me for an hour.

"This was made by the artisans of House Saldras! The clay was from the Aedros Atuna river, which never sees the sun!"

You should have told him where he could shove that broken dish.

Ordinarily, I'd have taunted Bartrand into an insensible rage. That day, though, I couldn't do it.

That stupid plate was the whole city of Orzammar to him.

But there is no idol here. Onwards.

Oh, now I see dead people.

What is going there? There's no way the Veil could be torn this badly.

This sin't being caused by some random artifact. The idol is still in the house, Hawke! It has to be.

Books flying. It's like they wanted to put every ghost house cliche in this tiny level.

Great, now vases are hitting Hawke without dealing any damage. Hey, dimwits, fucking play through the Ocean House again if you want to see the scripted corridor spookfest done right.

That's the room where Hawke fought Bartrand in the previous act.

Varric, is that what you've been hearing?

No.

Good. Then I'm not going crazy.

Someone is still alive here, and I have no idea who is she.

Are you real? You've got to get out of here before it comes back!

Where's the idol?

What idol?

Don't waste my time with your lies! Tell me where it is!

Hey, what's wrong, Varric? Where is your "be nice to every murderous hobo" attitude? Another symptom of approaching insanity. We need to leave this place ASAP.

If you want answers, don't interrupt.

She's hiding something, Hawke!

Don't lie to me! I know it's here! You must have found it.

I swear, I don't know anything about an idol! Please!

*BOOM*

Maker, no! It's starting again!

The woman runs way...

Uh oh...

...to be squished by a giant transparent golem.

It's a typical patterned boss: after chipping away 1/3rd of its health it dissolves into an horde of spirits.

At its dying breath the huge monstrosity hunts and knocks out my mates.

It's over.

This... this is a piece of the idol.

I should have known Bartrand would lie to me. Of course he'd keep a piece of the statue for himself.

This of what we could do with this.

We came here to stop whatever was causing this trouble. That's the cause. Destroy it.

I know that was the plan, Hawke, but plans change! I could put this shard to good use!

I need this thing! Six year of my life have gone into this!

And... there we go again. This thing's magic seems only more potent when broken.

My only hope of finding out what happened to my brother is with this shard!

Everything that idol touches gets ruined. It has to be destroyed.

What are you afraid of, Hawke? That I might wind up with more power than you? That would just kill you, wouldn't it?

You're not strong enough to keep that thing. It'll corrupt you like it did Bartrand.

Maybe you're right. I don't know. I'd rather not have you kill me over it, I guess.

Take it. It's your problem now. Maybe "Enchantment!" boy can dispose of the thing for you.

That was the right decision, Hawke. You've saved him great pain.

Let's go. I... think I could use some air.
Varric rivalry +15.

The party explores remaining part of the mansion.

Merchants Guild ledgers. Sighs Dwarves fighting over whose ancestors were the dwarfiest, whose gold is the shiniest...

I never understood how he could stand it. Five minutes with them, and I need a strong drink.

Do those records tell us anything?

I'm not sure. It looks like Bartrand was cooking the books, but that's not exactly a shock to anyone.

Bartrand wagered everything on the expedition. Everything, for the chance to escape the guild.

Make enough money, and the guild doesn't matter anymore. You're free... damnation. Let's keep going.

Hawke discovered only a shard. Who had bought the rest of the artifact? Sadly the books didn't contain an answer.

End of line.

 

[DarthBehemoth]

Does this turd never end? Good LP BTW

 

[lightbane]

Weren't dwarves especially resistant to magic? Oh wait, dragons were supposed to be extinguished too and yet you found many, many dragons here. Nevermind, carry on sir.

 

[Twinkle]

Gahahaha, Dragon Age just killed my GPU. Again.

 

[Erebus]

Does letting Varric keep that shard have any real consequence ?

 

[RK47]

Gahahaha, Dragon Age just killed my GPU. Again.

.... lol

 

[RK47]

Does it change anything at all if you refuse to help Anders do his crazy stuff in the Chantry ?

Spoiler

Anders doesn't dye his outfit black.

Fixed.

Yeah this is why I was extremely pissed at the game and some fans still defend it as narrative decision.
But it's not, so it's not.

 

[lightbane]

Gahahaha, Dragon Age just killed my GPU. Again.

.... lol

It seems that the evil malware that EA incorporated, has detected your Codexian allegiance and purposely sabotaged your computer... Or maybe this shitty game is even more unstable than Bloodlines without patches.
In any case, let's hope you can fix it.