Kill the Loose Tongue

Kill the Loose Tongue - Make an example of Jovi Merice

The aristocracy does not tolerate frivolous accusation. The loose-tongued Jovi Merice fled to Orlais after assaulting the reputation of a considerable number of the nobility. A few sovereigns have ensured that his safehouse will deny him.

Teach the scoundrel Jovi Merice a lesson so that his punishment serves as a warning to others.

Note: There is an error in the quest given in the journal above since Jovi Merice is hiding in Denerim and not Orlais.

Acquisition
You start out with the quest in your journal at the very beginning of the campaign.

Walkthrough
Jovi Merice may be found in the Northernmost alley on the Denerim Market map. Click on him to start an extremely brief conversation that will result in combat to the death.

It will then be necessary to find a place to dump the body. There are two options:


 * 1) He may be dumped in the Chantry well to make him disappear entirely,
 * 2) He may be planted next to the passed-out Guard Captain Eams for a very different effect.

Either choice will successfully complete this quest.

Result
If Jovi's corpse is planted on Guard Captain Eams it will have an effect on the quest Marjolaine's Vendetta.

Rewards
Killing Jovi Merice: 37xp

Items on Jovi Merice:

Dumping Jovi's corpse in the Chantry well: 1250 xp.

Planting Jovi's corpse on Guard Captain Eams: 750 xp. (also: partial completion of the requirements for the Vendetta achievement.)