Elven artifact (Inquisition)

For the elven artifact plot item in Dragon Age: Origins, see Elven Artifact.

Elven artifacts are found in locations around Ferelden and Orlais. When activated they strengthen the Veil in the immediate area.

Elven Artifact Inquisition — One of the Elven Artifacts

Introduction

The Inquisitor is introduced to the artifacts during Solas' companion quest Measuring the Veil, however the artifacts can be found and interacted with before that quest is completed.

Locations

Crestwood

In a damaged house on the shores of the lake, Old Crestwood
On the shore line west of Caer Bronach near the rift for Rift at Caer Bronach, directly south of the Fisherman's Hut
In the Flooded Caves, on the lowest level, in the most northern room.

Emerald Graves

In the southernmost room in the Hallowed Tombs of the Din'an Hanin - Upper Crypts
In the Firewater Garden, just north-east of the small bridge, north of a large rock tower and south of Elnora's Tree
To the far east of the south-west Astrarium, south of Argon Lodge
In a small room adjacent to the Ballroom in Chateau d'Onterre

Emprise du Lion

On a cliffside ledge, east of Drakon's Tower (east of Valeska's Watch)
Hidden beneath an arch below the ocularum in Judicael's Ring (it is hidden from view, and you must jump down to the large rock ledge to see and access it)

Exalted Plains

Beside the bridge near the Landmark: Offering to the Dread Wolf in The Crow Fens

Elven Artifact Inquisition Activated — One of the Elven Artifacts after being activated

Fallow Mire

In the Hidden Apostate's Camp where Widris is found during These Demons are Clever.

Forbidden Oasis

In the main chamber of Solasan
At the top of Ritual Rock

Hinterlands

In the small dungeon found in Measuring the Veil
At the top of the north tower in the keep at Winterwatch Tower
In a shack just SSW of Redcliffe Farms Camp

Hissing Wastes

Inside the Tomb at Sunstop Mountains, at the utmost bottom of the scaffolding
West of Sunstop Mountain camp, follow path to the bottom, inside the collapsed gate

Lost Temple of Dirthamen

In the southeastern most room of the temple, between two waterfalls.
In the center of the ritual chamber, partially submerged in water. This one however, cannot be activated.

Storm Coast

In the middle of the Lyrium Falls Cave
Daerwin's Mouth, the lower level of the Red Templar base, in front of a broken bridge

Western Approach

In the Main Chamber of the Still Ruins
In the far western corner of the hidden Astrarium room
In Griffon Wing Keep, near the main gate.

Winter Palace

There are two Elven Artifacts in the Winter Palace in Halamshiral. One in the secret storage room beneath the reading room urn and another in a storage room off the side of the Grand Library. However both of these are inert and cannot be activated.

The Darvaarad

Another artifact can be found in the Darvaarad in the study, however this one cannot be activated.

Approval

If Solas is in the party when an artifact is found and activated, he Slightly Approves each time. In addition, he knows a good deal about them, and will inform the Inquisitor when one is within the corresponding area. When activated, he will positively comment on their ability to hold off Demons and strengthening the Veil.

Rewards

Finding and activating an artifact yields

44 XP
40 Influence