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|enemies = [[Bear]]s <br> [[Great bear]]s <br> Black [[Wolf|wolves]] <br> [[Giant]]s <br> [[Spider]]s <br> [[Freemen of the Dales]] <br> [[Red Templars]] <br> [[Venatori]]
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== Background ==
  
== Background ==
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Long ago, before the fall of the [[Dales]], a tree was planted for every warrior who pledged themselves to the guardianship of the Dales; these warriors were the [[Emerald Knights]] of [[Halamshiral]]. When humans began encroaching on our borders, the Knights banded together to protect us from their incursion. But the humans were many, and their [[Chantry]] powerful, and they eventually conquered the Dales. The trees that once represented the Emerald Knights were now living symbols of their sacrifice—''the Emerald Graves''.<br>—As told by Keeper Gisharel of the Ralaferin Clan<ref>Excerpt from [[Codex entry: The Emerald Graves]]</ref>
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Orlesian [[Orlesian royalty and nobility|nobility]] referred to region as the ''Greatwood''; however, when the Dales were still an independent nation the region was commonly labeled the ''Emerald March''. It is said that each tree found in the Graves is a reminder of a life lost during the [[Exalted Marches|Exalted March]] against the Dales.
  
   
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Orlesian [[Orlesian royalty and nobility|nobility]] referred to region as the ''Greatwood''; however, when the Dales were still an independent nation the region was commonly labeled the ''Emerald March''. It is said that each tree found in the Graves is a reminder of a life lost during the [[Exalted Marches|Exalted March]] against the Dales.<ref>[[Codex entry: The Emerald Graves]]</ref>
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The southern half of the region is relatively civilized, marked with road signs and Orlesian estates, though they have fallen into disrepair during the [[War of the Lions]]. Further into the region, the woods teem with wildlife and vast foliage. The area is home to many common beasts including [[Wolf|wolves]], [[Bronto|brontos]] and [[nugs]]. In the northern-most region unique creatures such as [[Giant|giants]], great [[bear|bears]], and a [[high dragon]] rain supreme.
  
   
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The southern half of the region is relatively civilized, marked with road signs and Orlesian estates, though they have recently fallen into disrepair from the [[War of the Lions]]. Further into the region, the woods teem with wildlife and vast foliage. The area is home to many common beasts including [[Wolf|wolves]], [[bronto]]s and [[nugs]]. In the northern-most region unique creatures such as [[giant]]s and [[great bear]]s rome freely, whilst the [[Greater Mistral]] reigns supreme.
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{{Blockquote|''This forest in the [[Dales]], once known a the Emerald March, is now the Emerald Graves. A tree grows here for every [[Elf|elven]] knight who died in the Dales, protecting the [[Regions|region]] from the humans during their [[Exalted Marches|Exalted March]] on the Dales.''|Excerpt from the quest journal}}
  
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Traveling through the Dales, one will see dozens of carven stone wolves. The [[Dalish]] call these the Knights’ Guardians. In the days of elven Halamshiral, wolf companions walked alongside Emerald Knights, never leaving the side of their chosen knight. Wolf and elf would fight together, eat together, and when the knights slept, wolves would guard them. The statues were erected in memory of their unbreakable bond.<ref>An excerpt from ''In Pursuit of Knowledge: The Travels of a Chantry Scholar'' by [[Brother Genitivi]]; taken from [[Codex entry: Knight's Guardian]]</ref>
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{{Blockquote|''This forest in the Dales, once known as the Emerald March, is now the Emerald Graves. A tree grows here for every elven knight who died in the Dales, protecting the [[Regions|region]] from the humans during their [[Exalted Marches|Exalted March]] on the Dales.''|Excerpt from the quest journal}}
   
 
== Involvement ==
  
== Involvement ==
 
{{SpoilerDAI|
  
{{SpoilerDAI|
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The Emerald Graves are home to Orlesian refugees of which have recently lost their homes due the War of the Lions as well as the [[Freemen of the Dales]], whom are deserters of [[Celene]] and [[Gaspard de Chalons]]'s army. The Freemen have taken to harassing the refugees forcing them to go into hiding. The refugees, led by Evariste "[[Fairbanks]]" Lemarque welcome [[the Inquisitor|the Inquisitor's]] aid in dealing with the Freemen during the [[Side quests (Inquisition)|side quest]] [[The Freemen of the Dales]]. The Inquisitor can gain access to the Emerald Graves by completing [[Make Contact in the Emerald Graves]] scouting operation at the [[war table]] in [[Skyhold]].
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The Emerald Graves are home to Orlesian [[Watcher's Reach Refugees|refugees]] that have recently lost their homes due the encroaching War of the Lions as well as from raiding parties led by the [[Freemen of the Dales]]. The Freemen are composed of deserters from both [[Celene]] and [[Gaspard de Chalons]]'s army. They have taken to harassing the refugees in area and forced them into hiding; they are also inadvertently colluding with [[Red Templars]] and [[Venatori]] in pushing the [[Elder One]]'s agenda in the region.
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The refugees, led by Evariste "[[Fairbanks]]" Lemarque welcome [[the Inquisitor|the Inquisitor's]] aid in dealing with the Freemen, Red Templars and Venatori. The Inquisitor can gain access to The Graves by completing the [[Make Contact in the Emerald Graves]] [[war table]] scouting operation in [[Skyhold]].
 
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[[File:Emerald-Graves-Map.png|thumb|300px|Map of the Emerald Graves]]
  
[[File:Emerald-Graves-Map.png|thumb|300px|Map of the Emerald Graves]]
 
=== [[Regions]] ===
  
=== [[Regions]] ===
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{{Note|The 26 regions below make up the [[Collections#Regions|Regions in the Graves]] collection. Discovering all of them grants 300 Influence.}}
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{{Note|The 26 regions below make up the [[Regions|Regions in the Graves]] [[Collections|collection]]. Discovering all of them grants 300 Influence.}}
 
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* Andruil's Wall
  
* Andruil's Wall
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* Harrow
  
* Harrow
 
* Hopwood
  
* Hopwood
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* The [[Lion's Pavilion]]
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* {{:Lion's Pavilion|style=iconmini}}
 
* Nettle Pass
  
* Nettle Pass
 
* Peacewood
  
* Peacewood
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* Stonewolf Green
  
* Stonewolf Green
 
* Twisted Tree Rise
  
* Twisted Tree Rise
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* [[Veridium Mine]]
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* {{:Veridium Mine|style=iconmini}}
 
* {{:Villa Maurel|style=iconmini}}
  
* {{:Villa Maurel|style=iconmini}}
 
* Watcher's Canyon
  
* Watcher's Canyon
 
* Watcher's Pass
  
* Watcher's Pass
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* [[Watcher's Reach]]
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* {{:Watcher's Reach|style=iconmini}}
 
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{{Note|To register the Southfinger Tower, the Inquisitor must get as close possible, otherwise it can be easily missed.}}
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{{Note|To register the Southfinger Tower towards the collection counter, the Inquisitor must get as close as possible to the region, otherwise it can be easily missed.}}<br>
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=== Additional places ===
  
=== Additional places ===
 
* {{:Din'an Hanin|style=iconmini}}
  
* {{:Din'an Hanin|style=iconmini}}
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* [[Gertrude]] (merchant)
  
* [[Gertrude]] (merchant)
 
* [[Auguste|Ser Auguste]]
  
* [[Auguste|Ser Auguste]]
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* [[Costeau|Sister Costeau]]
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* Sister [[Costeau]]
 
* [[Taven]]
  
* [[Taven]]
   
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{{:Devotion|style=iconmini}}<br>
  
{{:Devotion|style=iconmini}}<br>
 
{{:Fairbanks' Trust|style=iconmini}}<br>
  
{{:Fairbanks' Trust|style=iconmini}}<br>
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{{:Fairbanks Patrol Under Attack|style=iconmini}} ''unmarked quest''<br>
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{{:Fairbanks Patrol Under Attack|style=iconmini}} ''(unmarked side quest)''<br>
 
{{:Holding the Emerald Graves|style=iconmini}}<br>
  
{{:Holding the Emerald Graves|style=iconmini}}<br>
 
{{:Last Wishes (Inquisition)|style=iconmini}}<br>
  
{{:Last Wishes (Inquisition)|style=iconmini}}<br>
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{{:Not Everyone's Free|style=iconmini}}<br>
  
{{:Not Everyone's Free|style=iconmini}}<br>
 
{{:Observing the Menace|style=iconmini}}<br>
  
{{:Observing the Menace|style=iconmini}}<br>
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{{:Parson's Battered Notebook (quest)|Parson's Battered Notebook|style=iconmini}} ''unmarked quest''<br>
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{{:Parson's Battered Notebook (quest)|Parson's Battered Notebook|style=iconmini}} ''(unmarked side quest)''<br>
 
{{:Safe Keeping|style=iconmini}}<br>
  
{{:Safe Keeping|style=iconmini}}<br>
 
{{:The Freemen of the Dales|style=iconmini}}<br>
  
{{:The Freemen of the Dales|style=iconmini}}<br>
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== Enemies ==
  
== Enemies ==
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* [[Bear|Bears]]
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* [[Bear]]
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** [[Great bear]]s
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* [[Great bear]]
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* [[Wolf|Black Wolves]]
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* Black [[wolf]]
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* [[Giant]]s
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* [[Giant]]
 
* [[Greater Mistral]]
  
* [[Greater Mistral]]
 
* [[Red Templars]]
  
* [[Red Templars]]
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** Red Templar - [[Warrior (Inquisition)|(Warrior - Sword)]]
  
** Red Templar - [[Warrior (Inquisition)|(Warrior - Sword)]]
 
** [[Behemoth]]
  
** [[Behemoth]]
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* [[Spider]]s
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* [[Spider]]
 
* [[Venatori]]
  
* [[Venatori]]
 
* [[Freemen of the Dales]]
  
* [[Freemen of the Dales]]
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** Freeman Enchanter ([[Mage (Inquisition)|Mage]] - Spellbinder)
  
** Freeman Enchanter ([[Mage (Inquisition)|Mage]] - Spellbinder)
   
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== Collections ==
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== [[Collections]] ==
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=== Astrariums ===
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=== [[Astrarium]]s ===
 
{{:Astrariums in the Graves|style=iconmini}}<br>
  
{{:Astrariums in the Graves|style=iconmini}}<br>
 
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<br>
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=== [[Bottles on the Wall|Bottles]] ===
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=== [[Bottles on the Wall]] ===
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[[File:Bottles On The Wall icon.png|16px]] ''Sun Blonde Vint-1'' - On the east riverbank just north of the Silver Falls landmark.<br>
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[[File:Bottles On The Wall icon.png|16px]] ''Sun Blonde Vint-1'' - Search the east riverbank just north of the [[Landmarks in the Graves|Silver Falls]] [[Landmarks|landmark]].<br>
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[[File:Bottles On The Wall icon.png|16px]] ''Absence'' - On top of some boxes in a small room located inside Argon's Lodge.<br>
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[[File:Bottles On The Wall icon.png|16px]] ''Absence'' - Search the small room located inside Argon's Lodge on top of some boxes.<br>
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[[File:Bottles On The Wall icon.png|16px]] ''Mackay's Epic Single Malt'' - In the bear cave just north of Chateau D'Onterre's entrance.<br>
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[[File:Bottles On The Wall icon.png|16px]] ''Mackay's Epic Single Malt'' - Search in the bear cave just north of Chateau D'Onterre's entrance.<br>
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[[File:Bottles On The Wall icon.png|16px]] ''Chasind Sack Mead'' - In a red templar camp north of the Southfinger Tower.<br>
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[[File:Bottles On The Wall icon.png|16px]] ''Chasind Sack Mead'' - Search the [[Red Templars|Red Templar]] Camp north of the Southfinger Tower.<br>
 
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<br>
 
=== [[Dragon Hunter]] ===
  
=== [[Dragon Hunter]] ===
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[[File:High Dragon icon.png|20px]] [[Greater Mistral]]<br>
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{{:Greater Mistral|style=iconmini}}<br>
 
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<br>
 
=== [[Landmarks]] ===
  
=== [[Landmarks]] ===
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<br>
 
=== [[Mosaics]] ===
  
=== [[Mosaics]] ===
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{{:Invasion|style=iconmini}} 7/12 pieces
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{{:Invasion|style=iconmini}} 7/12 pieces:
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* In the Veridium Mines.
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* In the [[Veridium Mine]].
 
* In Argon's Lodge in a room next to a log pile with a table that has weapons on it in front. On the left hand side.
  
* In Argon's Lodge in a room next to a log pile with a table that has weapons on it in front. On the left hand side.
 
* In the personal store room (adjacent to the study) in Villa Maurel. A warrior is required to break the wall to access it.
  
* In the personal store room (adjacent to the study) in Villa Maurel. A warrior is required to break the wall to access it.
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* Outside the door at the [[Din'an Hanin]] Landmark.
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* Just outside the main entrance of [[Din'an Hanin]] at the [[Landmarks in the Graves|Din'an Hanin]] [[Landmarks|landmark]].
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* Inside of Din'an Hanin.
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* Inside of Din'an Hanin; found in the Knight's Hall on a pew along the eastern wall.
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* On a balcony of [[Chateau d'Onterre]]. You need to jump out of the bedchamber window onto a ledge then jump to the top of the nearby building on the right.
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* On the south-west balcony of [[Chateau d'Onterre]]. Jump out of the bedchamber window onto a ledge then jump to the top of the nearby building on the right.
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* In Chateau d'Onterre. It is on the left-hand wall in the locked room off the Grand Balcony.
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* In Chateau d'Onterre; on the left-hand wall inide the locked room off of the Grand Balcony.{{Note|Requires [[Deft Hands, Fine Tools]] Inquisition [[Inquisition perks|perk]].}}
 
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=== [[Shards]] ===
  
=== [[Shards]] ===
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=== [[Skyhold Customizations]] ===
  
=== [[Skyhold Customizations]] ===
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{{:Dalish Banner|style=iconmini}} - In a barrel in an empty shack close to the entrance of Argon's Lodge.<br>
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{{:Dalish Banner|style=iconmini}} - In a barrel, found in the empty shack close to the entrance of Argon's Lodge.<br>
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{{:Orlesian Banner Crown|style=iconmini}} - In a safe in the Vault of [[Villa Maurel]] during the [[Side quests (Inquisition)|side quest]] [[Safe Keeping]].<br>
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{{:Orlesian Banner Crown|style=iconmini}} - In the safe located inside the Vault of [[Villa Maurel]]; see [[Side quests (Inquisition)|side quest]] [[Safe Keeping]].<br>
 
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=== [[Patron of the Arts|Songs]] ===
  
=== [[Patron of the Arts|Songs]] ===
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[[File:Song icon.png|16px]] [[Codex entry: The Girl in Red Crossing|The Girl in Red Crossing]] - Inside Chateau d'Onterre.
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[[File:Song icon.png|16px]] [[Codex entry: The Girl in Red Crossing|The Girl in Red Crossing]] - Found inside [[Chateau d'Onterre]].
   
 
== [[Crafting materials|Resources]] ==
  
== [[Crafting materials|Resources]] ==
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== Notable items ==
  
== Notable items ==
 
=== [[Elven artifacts (Inquisition)|Elven artifacts]] ===
  
=== [[Elven artifacts (Inquisition)|Elven artifacts]] ===
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* In the southernmost room in the Hallowed Tombs of the Din'an Hanin - Upper Crypts.
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* In the southernmost room of the Hallowed Tombs in Din'an Hanin's Upper Crypts.
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* In the Firewater Garden, just north-east of the small bridge, on the western end of a ruined wall.
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* In the Firewater Garden, just northeast of the small bridge, on the western end of a ruined wall.
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* Far east of the south-west Astrarium, just south of Argon's Lodge.
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* Due east of the southwestern most [[Astrarium]], found just south of Argon's Lodge.
 
* In a small room adjacent to the Ballroom in [[Chateau d'Onterre]].
  
* In a small room adjacent to the Ballroom in [[Chateau d'Onterre]].
 
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=== [[Logging stand]]s ===
  
=== [[Logging stand]]s ===
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* Near the north-western most rift.
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* Near the northwestern most [[Fade rift|rift]].
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* North of the Andraste's Promise Landmark (head east and out of the canyon from Fairbanks' original camp).
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* North of the [[Landmarks in the Graves|Andraste's Promise]] [[Landmarks|landmark]] (head east and out of the canyon from Fairbanks' original campsite).
 
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=== [[Quarry|Quarries]] ===
  
=== [[Quarry|Quarries]] ===
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* North-east of Direstone Camp near the [[fade rift]].
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* Northeast of Direstone Camp near the [[fade rift|rift]].
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* West of Gracevine Camp (slightly north, but very close to the camp itself), against the rock wall.
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* West of Gracevine Camp (just slightly north the camp), against the rock wall.
 
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=== [[Red Jenny's Cache]]s ===
  
=== [[Red Jenny's Cache]]s ===
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* Inside the unmarked, semi-circular cave/ravine just north of the Mathalin's Tree [[Landmarks in the Graves|Landmark]].
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* Inside the unmarked, semi-circular cave/ravine just north of the [[Landmarks in the Graves|Mathalin's Tree]] [[Landmarks|landmark]].
 
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=== [[Veilfire|Veilfire glyphs]] ===
  
=== [[Veilfire|Veilfire glyphs]] ===
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{{:Lightning Rune Schematic|style=iconmini}} - Found on the path heading south out of Watcher's Reach. The glypgh is on the right side wall; the veilfire torch is located inside Watcher's Reach.
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{{:Lightning Rune Schematic|style=iconmini}} - Found on the path heading south out of Watcher's Reach. The glyph is located on the right side wall; the veilfire torch is located inside Watcher's Reach.
 
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=== Loot ===
  
=== Loot ===
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* {{:Andraste's Sacrifice|style=iconmini}} - In a chest in [[Villa Maurel]].{{Note|Requires installation of [[Patches (Inquisition)|Patch 10]].}}
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* {{:Andraste's Sacrifice|style=iconmini}} - Looted from a chest found in [[Villa Maurel]]'s study.{{Note|Requires installation of [[Patches (Inquisition)|Patch 10]].}}
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* {{:Ardent Blossom|style=iconmini}} - Looted from a chest under [[Suledin Keep]] in [[Emprise du Lion]]. The chest only spawns upon completion of the [[Side quests (Inquisition)|side quest]] [[The Tiniest Cave]].
 
* {{:Cordova's Smile|style=iconmini}} - Available for purchase from [[Gertrude]] for {{CurrencyInquisition|3296}}.
  
* {{:Cordova's Smile|style=iconmini}} - Available for purchase from [[Gertrude]] for {{CurrencyInquisition|3296}}.
 
* {{:Deathward|style=iconmini}} - see [[Astrariums in the Graves]]
  
* {{:Deathward|style=iconmini}} - see [[Astrariums in the Graves]]
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* {{:Estwatch Guard|style=iconmini}} - see [[Side quests (Inquisition)|side quest]] [[The Knights' Tomb]]
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* {{:Estwatch Guard|style=iconmini}} - Looted from a [[Revenant]] in [[Din'an Hanin]]; see side quest [[The Knights' Tomb]].
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* {{:Evanura|style=iconmini}} - Locate [[Codex entry: The Silver Knight]] in the [[Exalted Plains]] then [[Codex entry: Search]] near the [[Codex entry: Vallasdahlen|Lindiranae's Tree]] [[Landmarks in the Graves|Landmarks]].
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* {{:Evanura|style=iconmini}} - Locate [[Codex entry: The Silver Knight]] in the [[Exalted Plains]] then [[Codex entry: Search|search]] near the [[Codex entry: Vallasdahlen|Lindiranae's Tree]] [[Landmarks in the Graves|landmark]].
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* {{:Gift of the Talons|style=iconmini}} - see [[Greater Mistral]] [[high dragon]]
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* {{:Gift of the Talons|style=iconmini}} - Looted from the [[Greater Mistral]] [[high dragon]].
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* {{:Glittering Darmallon|style=iconmini}} - see side quest [[A Vicious Thug]]
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* {{:Glittering Darmallon|style=iconmini}} - Looted from [[Duhaime|Commander Duhaime]] outside [[Villa Maurel]]; see side quest [[A Vicious Thug]].
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* {{:Helm of the Inquisitor|style=iconmini}} - see Greater Mistral high Dragon
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* {{:Helm of the Inquisitor|style=iconmini}} - Looted from the Greater Mistral high dragon.
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* {{:In War, Victory|style=iconmini}} - see Greater Mistral high Dragon
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* {{:In War, Victory|style=iconmini}} - Looted from the Greater Mistral high dragon.
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* {{:Longshot (bow)|style=iconmini}} - Found on a corpse next to the Twisted Tree Landmark, north of the Greater Mistral high dragon.
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* {{:Longshot (bow)|style=iconmini}} - Found on a {{TextContainer|corpse}} next to the [[Landmarks in the Graves|Twisted Tree]] landmark, just north of the Greater Mistral high dragon.
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* {{:Maul of Tacitus|style=iconmini}} - see [[Astrariums in the Graves]], ''[[Trespasser]]'' required
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* {{:Maul of Tacitus|style=iconmini}} - see [[Astrariums in the Graves]]{{Note|[[Trespasser]] required.}}
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* {{:Soulkisser|style=iconmini}} - see side quest [[A Fallen Sister]]
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* {{:Soulkisser|style=iconmini}} - Looted from Sister [[Costeau]] in the [[Veridium Mine]]; see side quest [[A Fallen Sister]].
 
* {{:Superb Belt of Health|style=iconmini}} - see side quest [[Map of Watcher's Pass]]
  
* {{:Superb Belt of Health|style=iconmini}} - see side quest [[Map of Watcher's Pass]]
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* {{:Superb Cooldown Amulet|style=iconmini}} - see side quest [[Chateau d'Onterre (quest)|Chateau d'Onterre]]
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* {{:Superb Cooldown Amulet|style=iconmini}} - Looted from an [[Arcane horror]]; see side quest [[Chateau d'Onterre (quest)|Chateau d'Onterre]].
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* {{:Superb Ring of Staggering|style=iconmini}} - see side quest Chateau d'Onterre
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* {{:Superb Ring of Staggering|style=iconmini}} - Looted from a chest in the locked room on the Grand Balcony; see side quest [[Chateau d'Onterre (quest)|Chateau d'Onterre]].
   
 
== Codex entries ==
  
== Codex entries ==
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Bearheads.png|A mysterious cave with [[bear]] heads mounted on its wall
  
Bearheads.png|A mysterious cave with [[bear]] heads mounted on its wall
 
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== References ==
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<references />
   
 
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Revision as of 23:53, 5 July 2020

The Emerald Graves is a forested region of the Dales in Orlais. The area is an ancient elven burial ground but has been partly occupied by Orlesians in more recent times.

Background

Long ago, before the fall of the Dales, a tree was planted for every warrior who pledged themselves to the guardianship of the Dales; these warriors were the Emerald Knights of Halamshiral. When humans began encroaching on our borders, the Knights banded together to protect us from their incursion. But the humans were many, and their Chantry powerful, and they eventually conquered the Dales. The trees that once represented the Emerald Knights were now living symbols of their sacrifice—the Emerald Graves.
—As told by Keeper Gisharel of the Ralaferin Clan[1]

Orlesian nobility referred to region as the Greatwood; however, when the Dales were still an independent nation the region was commonly labeled the Emerald March. It is said that each tree found in the Graves is a reminder of a life lost during the Exalted March against the Dales.[2]

The southern half of the region is relatively civilized, marked with road signs and Orlesian estates, though they have recently fallen into disrepair from the War of the Lions. Further into the region, the woods teem with wildlife and vast foliage. The area is home to many common beasts including wolves, brontos and nugs. In the northern-most region unique creatures such as giants and great bears rome freely, whilst the Greater Mistral reigns supreme.

Traveling through the Dales, one will see dozens of carven stone wolves. The Dalish call these the Knights’ Guardians. In the days of elven Halamshiral, wolf companions walked alongside Emerald Knights, never leaving the side of their chosen knight. Wolf and elf would fight together, eat together, and when the knights slept, wolves would guard them. The statues were erected in memory of their unbreakable bond.[3]

This forest in the Dales, once known as the Emerald March, is now the Emerald Graves. A tree grows here for every elven knight who died in the Dales, protecting the region from the humans during their Exalted March on the Dales.

—Excerpt from the quest journal

Involvement

This section contains spoilers for:
Dragon Age: Inquisition.

The Emerald Graves are home to Orlesian refugees that have recently lost their homes due the encroaching War of the Lions as well as from raiding parties led by the Freemen of the Dales. The Freemen are composed of deserters from both Celene and Gaspard de Chalons's army. They have taken to harassing the refugees in area and forced them into hiding; they are also inadvertently colluding with Red Templars and Venatori in pushing the Elder One's agenda in the region.

The refugees, led by Evariste "Fairbanks" Lemarque welcome the Inquisitor's aid in dealing with the Freemen, Red Templars and Venatori. The Inquisitor can gain access to The Graves by completing the Make Contact in the Emerald Graves war table scouting operation in Skyhold.


Places

Emerald-Graves-Map

Map of the Emerald Graves

Regions

Note: The 26 regions below make up the Regions in the Graves collection. Discovering all of them grants 300 Influence.
  • Andruil's Wall
  • Argon's Lodge
  • Briathos' Steps
  • Direstone
  • Elgar'nan's Bastion
  • Firewater Garden
  • Gracevine
  • Great Bear Cove
  • Harrow
  • Hopwood
  • The Lion's Pavilion The Lion's Pavilion
  • Nettle Pass
  • Peacewood
  • Rush of Sighs
  • Silver Falls
  • Silverspray Perch
  • Southfinger Tower
  • Southfinger Watch
  • Stonereach
  • Stonewolf Green
  • Twisted Tree Rise
  • Veridium Mine Veridium Mine
  • Villa Maurel Villa Maurel
  • Watcher's Canyon
  • Watcher's Pass
  • Watcher's Reach Watcher's Reach
Note: To register the Southfinger Tower towards the collection counter, the Inquisitor must get as close as possible to the region, otherwise it can be easily missed.


Additional places


Inquisition Camps

  • Hill Camp
  • Briathos' Steps
  • Direstone Camp
  • Gracevine Camp

Characters

Quests

A Bear to Cross A Bear to Cross
A Corrupt General A Corrupt General
A Deluded Chevalier A Deluded Chevalier
A Fallen Sister A Fallen Sister
A Lover's Promise A Lover's Promise
A Puppet Master A Puppet Master
A Vicious Thug A Vicious Thug
Chateau d'Onterre Chateau d'Onterre
Devotion Devotion
Fairbanks' Trust Fairbanks' Trust
Fairbanks Patrol Under Attack Fairbanks Patrol Under Attack (unmarked side quest)
Holding the Emerald Graves Holding the Emerald Graves
Last Wishes Last Wishes
Map of Elgar'nan's Bastion Map of Elgar'nan's Bastion
Map of Watcher's Pass Map of Watcher's Pass
Motherly Encouragement Motherly Encouragement
Noble Deeds, Noble Heart Noble Deeds, Noble Heart
Not Everyone's Free Not Everyone's Free
Observing the Menace Observing the Menace
Parson's Battered Notebook Parson's Battered Notebook (unmarked side quest)
Safe Keeping Safe Keeping
The Freemen of the Dales The Freemen of the Dales
The Knights' Tomb The Knights' Tomb
The Tiniest Cave The Tiniest Cave
Victims of War Victims of War
Watcher's Reach Refugees Watcher's Reach Refugees

Rifts

Rifts at the Cove Rifts at the Cove
Rifts at the Pavilion Rifts at the Pavilion
Rifts at the Reach Rifts at the Reach
Rifts near the Sighs Rifts near the Sighs

Requisitions

Artifact Requisition in the Graves Artifact Requisition in the Graves
Lure Requisition in the Graves Lure Requisition in the Graves
Obsidian Survey in the Graves Obsidian Survey in the Graves
Pyrophite Survey in the Graves Pyrophite Survey in the Graves
Remedy Requisition in the Graves Remedy Requisition in the Graves

Creatures

Enemies

Collections

Astrariums

Astrariums in the Graves Astrariums in the Graves

Bottles on the Wall

Bottles On The Wall icon Sun Blonde Vint-1 - Search the east riverbank just north of the Silver Falls landmark.
Bottles On The Wall icon Absence - Search the small room located inside Argon's Lodge on top of some boxes.
Bottles On The Wall icon Mackay's Epic Single Malt - Search in the bear cave just north of Chateau D'Onterre's entrance.
Bottles On The Wall icon Chasind Sack Mead - Search the Red Templar Camp north of the Southfinger Tower.

Dragon Hunter

Greater Mistral Greater Mistral

Landmarks

Landmarks in the Graves Landmarks in the Graves

Mosaics

Invasion Invasion 7/12 pieces:

  • In the Veridium Mine.
  • In Argon's Lodge in a room next to a log pile with a table that has weapons on it in front. On the left hand side.
  • In the personal store room (adjacent to the study) in Villa Maurel. A warrior is required to break the wall to access it.
  • Just outside the main entrance of Din'an Hanin at the Din'an Hanin landmark.
  • Inside of Din'an Hanin; found in the Knight's Hall on a pew along the eastern wall.
  • On the south-west balcony of Chateau d'Onterre. Jump out of the bedchamber window onto a ledge then jump to the top of the nearby building on the right.
  • In Chateau d'Onterre; on the left-hand wall inide the locked room off of the Grand Balcony.
    Note: Requires Deft Hands, Fine Tools Inquisition perk.


Shards

Shards in the Graves Shards in the Graves

Skyhold Customizations

Dalish Banner Dalish Banner - In a barrel, found in the empty shack close to the entrance of Argon's Lodge.
Orlesian Banner Crown Orlesian Banner Crown - In the safe located inside the Vault of Villa Maurel; see side quest Safe Keeping.

Songs

Song icon The Girl in Red Crossing - Found inside Chateau d'Onterre.

Resources

Herbs

Arbor Blessing Arbor Blessing
Blood Lotus Blood Lotus
Deep Mushroom Deep Mushroom
Elfroot Elfroot
Embrium Embrium
Prophet's Laurel Prophet's Laurel
Rashvine Rashvine
Rashvine Nettle Rashvine Nettle
Royal Elfroot Royal Elfroot
Spindleweed Spindleweed

Leather

August Ram Leather August Ram Leather
Great Bear Hide Great Bear Hide

Metals

Bloodstone Bloodstone
Dawnstone Dawnstone
Everite Everite
Iron Iron
Obsidian Obsidian
Pyrophite Pyrophite
Stormheart Stormheart

Notable items

Elven artifacts

  • In the southernmost room of the Hallowed Tombs in Din'an Hanin's Upper Crypts.
  • In the Firewater Garden, just northeast of the small bridge, on the western end of a ruined wall.
  • Due east of the southwestern most Astrarium, found just south of Argon's Lodge.
  • In a small room adjacent to the Ballroom in Chateau d'Onterre.


Logging stands


Quarries

  • Northeast of Direstone Camp near the rift.
  • West of Gracevine Camp (just slightly north the camp), against the rock wall.


Red Jenny's Caches


Veilfire glyphs

Lightning Rune Schematic Lightning Rune Schematic - Found on the path heading south out of Watcher's Reach. The glyph is located on the right side wall; the veilfire torch is located inside Watcher's Reach.

Loot

Codex entries

Codex entry: A Midwife's Journal Codex entry: A Midwife's Journal
Codex entry: Battleground State Codex entry: Battleground State
Codex entry: Knight's Guardian Codex entry: Knight's Guardian
Codex entry: Parson's Battered Notebook Codex entry: Parson's Battered Notebook
Codex entry: The Emerald Graves Codex entry: The Emerald Graves
Codex entry: The Perendale War Codex entry: The Perendale War
Codex entry: Vallasdahlen Codex entry: Vallasdahlen
Codex entry: Sketch of Chateau Courtyard Codex entry: Sketch of Chateau Courtyard
Codex entry: The Diary of Troilus Hertubise Codex entry: The Diary of Troilus Hertubise

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ Excerpt from Codex entry: The Emerald Graves
  2. ↑ Codex entry: The Emerald Graves
  3. ↑ An excerpt from In Pursuit of Knowledge: The Travels of a Chantry Scholar by Brother Genitivi; taken from Codex entry: Knight's Guardian
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