And yes, I came to the surface because I'm barley a dwarf anymore. I wish I'd been a better mate maybe she'd have stayed home with a bellyful of baby Oghren and never gone for the Anvil. "Why don't I save you some time? Yes, I wish I could have saved my family from Branka. You left your home and came to the surface, knowing that-" If I'd just had the chance, maybe." I put my head on Alistair's shoulder.
If Duncan had been saved, and not me, everything would've been better. You wonder, don't you, if you should have died, and not him?" This time, I tighten my grip and bite my upper lip. You could have shielded him from the killing blow. you wonder if things would have been different if you were with Duncan on the battlefield. "What of those that follow you? Alistair, knight and Warden." He tightens the hold on my hand, ". I smile at him and pat him on the shoulder. That is all I wished to know." Alistair grabs my hand and looks into my eyes.
Is that what you want to hear? I should have defended them to the death." I say and angrily wipe my tears away. I raise my chin again, looking into his eyes. Do you believe you failed your parents?" He asks me and I grit my teeth, looking down. "Your path is laid out before me and plain to see-in the lines of your face and the scars on your heart. "H-how do you know of my past?" I ask him, raising my chin. "You abandoned your father and mother, leaving them in the hands of Rendon Howe, knowing he would show no mercy." I feel the pool of tears in my eyes and I try to blink them away, but instead they slowly crawl down my cheeks. There is suffering in your past-your suffering, and the suffering of others." The Guarding looks straight into my eyes. I see that the path that led you here was not easy. "Before you go, there is something I must ask. "You will undergo four tests of faith, and we shall see how your soul fares." If not." He lets the words hang in the air. If you are found worthy, you will see the Urn and be allowed to take a small pinch of the Ashes for yourself. "It is not my place to decide your worthiness. "You have come to honor Andraste, and you shall, if you prove yourself worthy." It's so strong I can just about smell it." He mumbles. "This mountain has veins of lyrium running all through it. Oghren coughs and takes a big sip out of the ale that he has on him. "You already know that the Urn contains the remains of the prophet Andraste." For years beyond counting have I been here, and shall I remain until my task is done and the Imperium has crumbled into the sea." It has been my duty, my life, to protect the Urn and prepare the way for the faithful who come to revere Andraste. Your opinions may differ depending on your experiences and choices."I bid you welcome, pilgrim." The spirit speaks. This reflects only my personal gameplay experience. If you follow the path of Andraste, you won't have to fight any demons here. Remember to be faithful and polite, NOT aggressive. Then, the final task of getting to the Urn is quite inspiring and thought provoking. And making your way through the riddles of the hall of spirits is also intriguing, when you get the right answers, they tell you their story. Alistair and Leliana will be moved by this.
He will offer a summary of any other companions you have with you as well, regardless of which ones they are. I actually teared up listening to him and giving my responses. His summary of your past and the deeds you did to come this far are very thoughtful and emotional. It's not important, but just annoying to listen to.Īn observation about the ghost knight you meet in order to enter the chambers of the Urn: But, I suggest NOT including Sten he sees no purpose in this quest and doesn't care about the sacred ashes, he will constantly add negative remarks and doubt the necessity of the quest. You should take Leliana and Alistair (my personal recommendation), as for your third choice, any of the others will do Wynne, Shale, or Zevran (depending on how many others you have by this point). It's not a matter of gaining or losing approval points - not here, for any member. First of all, when you travel to Haven to begin that quest, do not take Sten. Just a personal observation about DAO - the Village of Haven and the related Urn of Sacred Ashes quest.