Dalish Camp

When the Warden travels to the Brecilian Outskirts via the World map they will arrive at the Dalish Camp, residence of the Dalish elves.

Background[]

The Dalish elves are a nomadic peoples, and thus all of their equipment and homes are built to be mobile. The Warden will see several aravels or large carts or wagons that are pulled by their halla. The camp is merely a temporary place of residence for the Dalish until they decide to move elsewhere in the world. The Dalish do not plan, and rarely share, their movements with anyone, even members of other clans. This particular camp is unable to relocate due to recent (and ongoing) events, however.

This clan is led by Keeper Zathrian; the clan has an ongoing feud with their neighbors—the werewolves.

Characters[]

The members of Keeper Zathrian's unnamed clan include:

Mithra – welcomes the Warden's party upon arrival

Zathrian – Keeper of the clan

Lanaya – Zathrian's First

Varathorn – merchant and craftsmaster

Elora – halla keeper and mage

Cammen – hunter apprentice

Gheyna

Athras

Sarel – clan story teller

Deygan – hunter (absent from the camp)

Messenger – appears after completing the main quest Nature of the Beast

Danyla (absent from the camp)

Quests[]

Nature of the Beast

Cammen's Lament

Correspondence Interruptus

Clan attitude[]

The elves will vary in their responses to you according to the value of the Clan Attitude global variable, which is affected by the player's choices. See Lanaya, Rare Ironbark, Elora's Halla, Wounded in the Forest, Deygan, and Cammen's Lament for further information.

Notable items[]

See Varathorn for his merchandise

Deathroot

Elfroot

Song Book (see above)

Supply chest

Elf-Flight Arrow (5)

Note: If the quest Sign of Safe Passage has been initiated and the Warden does not already have a bow available–it is recommended to equip the Shortbow prior to entering the West Brecilian Forest.

Notable gifts for companions[]

Silver Brooch, sold by Varathorn

Containers[]

Barrel (Elven, Critter)

Chest (Elven, Critter) - locked

Chest (Elven, Normal) - locked, contains Love Letter

Chest (Special) - see above

Chest (Special) - Song Book

Pile of Sacks (Elven, Critter)

Wooden Crate (Elven, Critter)

Special objects[]

Colored Inks can be inspected to gain Codex entry: Vallaslin: Blood Writing.
Various totems and statues that also give Codex entries related to the elven pantheon. There are two totems attached to the wheels of some of the Dalish aravels, these totems take the shape of a what seems to be an ox's skull. The Codex entries explain the polytheistic religion of the Dalish elves, with each statue or totem representing a different deity.
A chest to the left of Zathrian, however, examining it draws Lanaya's attention and she asks you to leave it alone. It is impossible to persuade her to allow you to open the chest at this time, as this persuade check has no success branch. If you choose to leave it alone and then try to open the chest again, Lanaya will accuse you of stealing from the chest (even though you haven't as a third attempt yields the book) and she will become very harsh towards you, preventing you from asking any more questions about the Dalish people or Zathrian. If you examine the chest after siding with the elves, Lanaya does not try to stop you or accuse you of stealing, and you may take the song book without repercussion.