King Alistair (quest)

King Alistair is a side quest in Dragon Age II. It is received after the beginning of Act III via a letter to Hawke found on the writing desk at the estate.

This quest presumably only appears when starting a Dragon Age II game with an imported Dragon Age: Origins game in which Alistair was made king. It might also only appear if you've let Emile de Launcet flee Kirkwall during the On The Loose quest.

Walkthrough
After receiving the quest, head to the Keep. A cut scene will play with Knight Commander Meredith berating Alistair over three mages who had escaped to Fereldan. After Hawke is introduced to Alistair, Aveline, if she's in the party, will kneel before Alistair, provoking a wry remark from him. Alistair will discuss a threat to Fereldan from Orlais, and will tell Hawke to keep Kirkwall safe. If Hawke asks what the threat is, Alistair will tell him it's Meredith.

Completing the dialogue will complete the quest, after which A New Path becomes available.