Witherfang

Witherfang is the head of a pack of werewolves that have been fighting Zathrian's clan of Dalish elves.

Background
When the Warden and party arrive in the Dalish elf camp it appears that there has been a battle. Once the Warden speaks to the Keeper, he reveals that the culprit is indirectly Witherfang, a wolf in the woods. The elves need help to find Witherfang and end their fear and suffering.

Involvement
{{DAOSpoiler| Witherfang's pack has been attacking Zathrian's clan, and as a result, many in the clan are suffering from lycanthropy. When asked by the Warden to join the cause against the Blight, Zathrian demands that the Warden kills Witherfang and bring her heart to Zathrian, which will enable them to make a cure. After being cured, the clan will join the Warden's struggle against the Blight. When the Warden goes to Witherfang's lair, they discover that Witherfang desires to parley rather than fight. The Warden can choose to persuade when talking to Witherfang and if your skill is high enough, you will have the choice to kill Zathrian and the Dalish and gain a legion of werewolves.

It is also possible with a high enough persuasion to bring Zathrian to the lair and then fight him. If defeated, he ends the curse, freeing Witherfang from the curse ( it's actually the Lady of The Forest, a spirit bound to a wolf ), the wolf tribe reverts to human form and the elves aide the Warden in fighting the Blight.

Strategy
If you decide to lure and kill the Dalish elf leader you will find that the werewolves in the room have all been frozen by magic; A few elites will spawn and the battle is quite difficult especially on Nightmare. If the main character is a templar or if Alistair is in the party the cleanse area talent frees the werewolves who will then help in battle. Additionally, if a mage in the party has Dispel then you can free the others one by one. }}