Brecilian Forest

The Brecilian Forest is a large forest in south-eastern Ferelden. It is a favorite hiding place for Dalish Elf clans and according to some Dalish Legends, was a revered place for the Ancient Elves.

Background[]

According to Sarel, the Dalish storyteller, there have been many wars and battles in the Brecilian Forest, many of which were between the elves and Tevinter mages. Sarel also mentions barbarians fighting the Tevinters as well. The existence of the elves in the forest goes far in time, even before the time of Arlathan. The death of so many supposedly tore the Veil, which separates the Fade and the real world. Its sinister air, and possessed flora, have led to many (and somewhat true) rumors and stories behind the ancient woods.

The Brecilian Forest incorporates the forest itself as well as the entrance to the ancient ruins, which is used as the Werewolf Lair. There is also a small camp here inhabited by a madman. The forest is divided into two parts: East and West. East Brecilian Forest contains the Brecilian Ruins.

Brecilian Forest surrounds the teyrnir of Gwaren, the only way to reach human settlements is to travel via the Brecilian Passage or take a sea route.^[1]

Involvement[]

The Dalish Elf Origin takes place in the area.

As soon as the Warden enters the Brecilian Outskirts and the Dalish Camp, they are requested by Zathrian to aid his people in stopping a disease that is destroying them. To do this, they must enter the Brecilian Forest and work out the Nature of the Beast.

Quests[]

Main[]

Dalish Elf Origin

Nature of the Beast

Side quests[]

Cammen's Lament

Correspondence Interruptus

Wounded in the Forest

Wynne's Regret

Places[]

Outskirts[]

Dalish Camp (visited during the Dalish Elf Origin)

Dalish Camp (arrival point when traveling via World Map to the Brecilian Outskirts)

Forest[]

West Brecilian Forest (arrival point when traveling via World Map to the Brecilian Forest)

Abandoned Campsite

East Brecilian Forest

Brecilian Ruins

Object-Magical Barrier — The Brecilian Forest's magical barrier

Ruins[]

Brecilian Ruins

Note: After completing Nature of the Beast, traveling to the Brecilian Ruins via the world map will not place the party inside the ruins, but rather in the southern part of the East Brecilian Forest near the entrance to upper level (simply turn around to enter the ruin).

Additional places[]

Elven Ruins (accessible during the Dalish Elf Origin and Witch Hunt)

Random encounters[]

East Brecilian Forest - Elven vigil — Elven vigil above a brook

There are several potential encounters the Warden may experience when traveling via the world map to, from and around the Brecilian Forest:

Dark Forest

Forest Clearing

Forest Clearing (Dalish Elf Origin)

Companion remarks[]

One of the companions may make interesting remarks at certain spots:

Center of the Dalish Camp
Near the halla pen
When first entering the Western Brecilian Forest area
Near the hermit's camp in Eastern Brecilian Forest area
Just outside the Brecilian Ruins

Notes[]

If you run from enemies in the forest and have not yet killed the Grand Oak or recovered its acorn, running into the forest barrier will revive your entire party, though they will be at the same health level as they would had you used Revive.

Trivia[]

The Brecilian Forest may be named after the Medieval mythical forest known as the Brocéliande, or Brécilien.

Gallery[]

References[]

↑ Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne, Chapter 12]]
↑ Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 1, p. 22

[1] Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne, Chapter 12]]

[2] Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 1, p. 22

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