The Magister's Birthright

The Magister's Birthright is a companion quest for Dorian in Dragon Age: Inquisition.

Acquisition
The romance doesn't officially begin until after you've completed Dorian's personal plot, Last Resort Of Good Men. Indicate your intentions to Dorian at the end of this quest or during a conversation at Skyhold. Once the romance has begun, you receive a message from Leliana, initiation Dorian's romance plot, The Magister's Birthright. But be careful when completing this quest, killing Ponchard ends not only the quest but also your romance with Dorian.

Walkthrough
Head to Val Royeaux. Ponchard can be found in an alcove next to the merchant store just south of the city entrance on the ground floor.

''Note: Ponchard may not appear at all if Josephine is waiting for you here as part of the Of Somewhat Fallen Fortune side quest. If this occurs, meet with Josephine first and return to Val Royeaux once control is regained.''

Approach Ponchard to discover that he is well aware of Dorian's ties to the Inquisition, and will only exchange the amulet if the Inquisitor agrees to use their influence to get him into the Celestine League. If Dorian is present in the party, he will be vocally frustrated and angry that the Inquisitor is pursuing this instead of letting him deal with his own personal business, but actual approval changes will only occur if the Inquisitor chooses to intimidate Ponchard during the conversation. Intimidation garners slight disapproval, and does not need to be followed through.


 * You have two options to progress:


 * Kill Ponchard (only available after attempting to intimidate him). Dorian greatly disapproves.
 * Agree to Ponchard's terms, which unlocks the Help Ponchard de Lieux operation war table operation.


 * If you kill Ponchard:


 * You will not acquire the amulet. Return to Skyhold. Dorian will not be impressed and any existing romance will end.


 * If you agree to Ponchard's terms:


 * Return to Skyhold and complete the Help Ponchard de Lieux operation at the war table.
 * On completion of the operation, the amulet will be acquired. Speak to Dorian at Skyhold to complete the quest.