The Sword of the Beresaad

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 * name = Sword of the Beresaad
 * quest giver = Sten
 * caption = Sword of the Beresaad
 * start = party camp
 * end = Redcliffe
 * prerequisites = Sten approval over +40
 * reward = Asala, 'The soul'; Sten approval - between 18 and 26

This is a Companion side quest given by Sten of the Berasaad- the qunari party member.

Walkthrough
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Once enough approval is gained, Sten will properly answer the question "Why were you in that cage?" or, alternatively, if asked before- the question will be "Now will you tell me what you were doing in that cage?". That willingness to answer will lead up to a revelation as to why Sten is in Ferelden and shed some light on his view and the culture of the Qunari people.

Your first destination will be Lake Calenhad where Sten last remembers to have had the blade. As soon as you arrive, turn left and you will see a looter going over his 'acquisitions'. Initiate a conversation with him and he will answer your questions without hesitation(Coercion is not required for this quest). He will tell you that the spot was 'sold' to him by another looter who is supposedly in Orzammar. Fortunately, this quest is relatively easy and does not require much wondering about. The second looter is a bright-red haired man standing near the entrance to Orzammar and is very easy to spot. You might want to bring Sten along for this part as it allows a rather interesting conversation option. However, this looter has sold the sword to a dwarven mercenary in Redcliffe named Dwyn. Dwyn can be found in a locked house near the lake in Redcliffe- at the end of the straight path between the houses. Once you pay him/kill him - he will give you a key to a chest in the room on your right side, therein is the Asala.

Depending on your dialogue choices you may raise Sten's approval by between 18 and 26. Completion of this quest slightly changes dialogue with Sten after the climax in Denerim.

Reward
Asala(Iron) Greatsword, two-handed Iron(Tier 3) Requires: 22 strength Restriction: Sten

Damage: 13.20 Critical chance: 1.80% Armor penetrarion: 3.90 Strength modifier: 1.10

+1 willpower +1.5 armor penetration +12 damage +1 empty rune slot