Anvil of the Void (location)



The Anvil of the Void is the ancient smithy of Caridin, the dwarven Paragon renowned for creating the lost art of forging golems. It is unlocked by completing The Dead Trenches area.

Background
The secret to Caridin's art disappeared with his death, and soon after the area was abandoned to the darkspawn and its location in the Deep Roads faded from memory. The area is filled with traps created by Caridin to destroy any who would seek to take the Anvil for themselves.

Branka, a dwarven Paragon, has rediscovered the smithy and seeks a way to its heart.

{{DAOSpoiler
 * This is the last area for the A Paragon of Her Kind main quest. Branka will trap The Warden as soon as they enter. When beginning the quest A Paragon of Her Kind and entering the Deep Roads, the Warden will be prompted to select party members, and Oghren will insist he be included. However, you aren't actually forced to have Oghren until the very last section of the quest. After the fight with the Broodmother, The Warden and companions may want to restock on healing supplies before entering this area, as they cannot leave until it is completed. There is, however, a locked chest prior to entering the Anvil of the Void area that contains several health poultices, salves and other items.

Characters
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 * Branka, who will be waiting at the entrance of the area and block the way out. She will then engage The Warden in dialogue.
 * Caridin.

Enemies

 * Genlock (Darkspawn, Normal).
 * Hurlock (Darkspawn, Normal).
 * Genlock Alpha (Darkspawn, Lieutenant).
 * Genlock Emissary (Darkspawn, Lieutenant).
 * Ogre (Darkspawn, Lieutenant).
 * Stone Golems (Golem, Normal and Lieutenant). Several of these are in the gas-filled room.
 * Spirit Apparatus (Golem, Lieutenant).
 * Forgotten Spirit (Dwarf, Lieutenant). Appear to give no xp, so extending the battle with them is not productive.
 * Enraged Spirit (Dwarf, Lieutenant). As above.
 * Caridin (Golem, Boss) when siding with Branka.
 * Shale (Golem, Normal) when siding with Branka and Shale's in the party.
 * Branka (Dwarf, Boss) when siding with Caridin. Carries the items Vanguard, Branka's Shield and Expert Dweomer Rune.

Containers

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 * (Dwarven, Critter)
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 * (Dwarven, Critter)
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 * (Dwarven, Critter)
 * (Dwarven, Critter)
 * (Dwarven, Normal)
 * (Dwarven, Elite) - see below

Items
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Special Objects

 * Lyrium Vein.
 * Gas Valves: all four need to be closed to stop the damage in the Golem room.
 * The Golem Registry. Examining this item will start the related quest.
 * The Anvil of the Void.

Involved In
(DLC The Stone Prisoner required)

Exits

 * Deep Roads. However the way will be blocked while A Paragon of Her Kind is active.
 * After the final battle the path will be unblocked and you can walk through the Deep Roads to an exit or speak to Oghren to leave the Deep Roads immediately.

Bugs

 * If entering whilst in stealth mode and then talking to Branka, Oghren will enter with the other four members of your party if he wasn't already present. However he isn't a real member of your party and won't follow.
 * After you talked and decide to walk out, the area gets blocked and you cannot go back in or out, remaining stuck between the wall Branka creates and the exit that doesn't work any more.
 * Talking to Oghren afterwards can not only get you out of the area but also gives Codex entry: Oghren.