“I have extensive experience as the overseer of multiple archaeological digs in the Western Approach, and have successfully managed several mercenary army ventures simultaneously.”
Crassius Servis is a mage from the Minrathous Circle of Magi,[1] and a supervisor of the Venatori in the Western Approach.
Background[]
Servis doesn't necessarily share the Venatori's views and treats his role as supervisor of the Venatori's projects in the Western Approach as just another job. The various projects include hunting a high dragon, red lyrium mining, and investigating the Tevinter ruins scattered throughout the desert. He mostly leads through letters, which can be found scattered throughout.
To bolster their numbers in the area, Servis hires raiders called the White Claws. He promises them high pay and outlines their general duties, as well as areas off limits. He orders them to focus on investigating the Abyssal High Dragon by stealing the research notes of Frederic of Serault's team. He also assigns them to the Red Templars conducting red lyrium mining operations, and the Venatori's excavations. He bars them from interfering with the Grey Wardens present in the wastes.
However, the White Claws don't prove to be a worthy investment as, to the dislike of the area's high-ranking Venatori, they kill Frederic's team despite being warned not to, and in order to lure the high dragon, spring traps all over the desert, proving their lack of knowledge on dragon hunting.
After the Red Templars conclude their mining operations, he focuses on investigations of the Still Ruins and Coracavus.
He was hired by a third party to smuggle ancient magical artifacts out of the Western Approach, right underneath the Venatori's noses, and against the will of Corypheus, proving he will do anything for money.
As the Inquisition pushes further into the Western Approach, Servis assigns Prelate Macrinus as leader of Griffon Wing Keep and orders his men to continue investigating the ancient prison of Coracavus, while relocating himself to the Echoback Fort. Feeling the tightening grasp of the Inquisition's hand on his throat, he intends to abandon the Venatori and writes a résumé addressed to the Praetor of Vyrantium, Magister Nanterius, who is looking for someone to lead mining operations.
Involvement[]
Crassius Servis is found at the Echoback Fort, surrounded by several Venatori. After dispatching the enemies, the Inquisitor notices that Servis still lives.
- See also: Skyhold prisoner dialogue
Quests[]
The Trouble with Darkspawn- Sit in Judgment of Crassius Servis (conditional)
Judgment: Recover Sold Artifacts (war table) (conditional)
Note texts[]
- Barely Readable Unsent Letter
- A Crumpled Note
- Elegantly Penned Note
- Elegantly Written Letter
- Elegantly Written Note (about research team)
- Elegantly Written Note (about Wardens)
- Griffon Wing Keep (from Servis)
- Griffon Wing Keep (to Servis)
- Intercepted Venatori Message
- Note of Slight Jealousy
- Venatori Orders (to Cassius)
- Venatori Plans
- Written Note
References[]
- ↑ Identified as such by Josephine Montilyet during Crassius' judgement: "Before you is Servis of the Minrathous Circle of Magi. You met him and his Venatori in the Western Approach."