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. They were formerly known as the Emerald March when the Dales were still an independent nation and are referred to as the Greatwood by the local Orlesian nobility.
Background
It is said that each tree found in the Graves is a reminder of a life lost during the Exalted March against the Dales. 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 such as wolves, brontos, and nugs. Some of such wildlife are unique creatures—giants, great bears, and a dragon that prowls through the northern-most region. The forest is also home to a group of Orlesian refugees, led by a man called Fairbanks, and the Freemen of the Dales, deserters of Celene and Gaspard's armies who have taken to harassing the refugees.
Characters
Enemies
- August Rams (non-aggressive)
- Bears
- Brontos (non-aggressive)
- Giants
- The Greater Mistral
- Nugs (non-aggressive)
- Red Templars
- Red Templar Knight
- Red Templar Shadow
- Red Templar Horror
- Red Templar Guard - (Sword and Shield)
- Red Templar Marksman - (Archer)
- Red Templar - (Warrior - Sword)
- Behemoth
- Spiders
- Venatori
- Black wolves
- Freemen of the Dales
- Freemen Soldiers Warrior - Sword)
- Freemen Archers (Archer)
- Freemen Guardsmen (Weapon and Shield abilities)
- Freemen Prowlers (Rogue - Double Daggers)
- Freeman Enchanter (Mage - Spellbinder)
Places
Map of the Emerald Graves
Regions
- Andruil's Wall
- Argon's Lodge
- Briatho's Steps
- Direstone
- Elgar'nan's Bastion
- Firewater Garden
- Gracevine
- Great Bear Cove
- Harrow
- Hopwood
- The Lion's Pavillon
- Nettle Pass
- Peacewood
- Rush of Sighs
- Silver Falls
- Silverspray Perch
- Southfinger Tower
- Southfinger Watch
- Stonereach
- Stonewolf Green
- Twisted Tree Rise
- Veridium Mine
Villa Maurel- Watcher's Canyon
- Watcher's Pass
- Watcher's Reach
Additional places
Inquisition Camps
- Hill Camp
- Briathos' Steps
- Direstone Camp
- Gracevine Camp
Quests
- Main article: Quests (Inquisition)
Unlock the area by completing the Make Contact in the Emerald Graves War table operation.
A Bear to Cross
A Corrupt General
A Deluded Chevalier
A Fallen Sister
A Lover's Promise
A Puppet Master
A Vicious Thug
Chateau d'Onterre
Devotion
Fairbanks' Trust
Fairbanks Patrol Under Attack unmarked quest
Holding the Emerald Graves
Last Wishes
Map of Elgar'nan's Bastion
Map of Watcher's Pass
Motherly Encouragement
Noble Deeds, Noble Heart
Not Everyone's Free
Observing the Menace
Parson's Battered Notebook unmarked quest
Safe Keeping
The Freemen of the Dales
The Knights' Tomb
The Tiniest Cave unmarked quest
Victims of War
Watcher's Reach Refugees
Fairbanks Patrol Under Attack
Rifts
Rifts at the Cove
Rifts at the Pavilion
Rifts at the Reach
Rifts near the Sighs
Requisitions
- Main article: Requisitions
Artifact Requisition in the Graves
Lure Requisition in the Graves
Obsidian Survey in the Graves
Pyrophite Survey in the Graves
Remedy Requisition in the Graves
Collections
Astrariums
Bottles
Sun Blonde Vint-1, on the east riverbank just north of the Silver Falls landmark
Absence, in Argon's Lodge
Mackay's Epic Single Malt, in a cave just north of Chateau D'Onterre's entrance
Chasind Sack Mead, in a Lyrium Camp north of Southfinger Tower.
High Dragons
Landmarks
Mosaics
Invasion 3/12 pieces
- in Veridium Mine
- in Argon's Lodge
- outside the door to Din'an Hanin
Shards
Skyhold Customizations
- Dalish Banner - in a barrel in an empty shack close to the entrance of Argon's Lodge
- Orlesian Banner Crown - in a safe in the Vault, Villa Maurel (see Safe Keeping)
Songs
- The Girl in Red Crossing - inside Chateau d'Onterre
Resources
Herbs
Arbor Blessing
Blood Lotus
Deep Mushroom
Elfroot
Embrium
Prophet's Laurel
Rashvine
Rashvine Nettle
Royal Elfroot
Spindleweed
Leather
August Ram Leather
Great Bear Hide
Metals
Bloodstone
Dawnstone
Everite
Iron
Obsidian
Pyrophite
Stormheart
Notable items
Elven artifacts
- in Firewater Garden, south of Elnora's Tree landmark
- close to the south-western rift for the Rifts at the Pavilion quest
Logging stands
- Near the north-westernmost rift
- North of the Andraste's Promise landmark (east and out of the canyon from Fairbanks' first camp)
Loot
Evanura - find Codex entry: The Silver Knight in the Exalted Plains then search near the Lindiranae's Tree landmark
Gift of the Talons - see Greater Mistral
Glittering Darmallon - see A Vicious Thug
Helm of the Inquisitor - See Greater Mistral
In War, Victory - see Greater Mistral
Longshot - found on a corpse next to the Twisted Tree landmark, north of the Greater Mistral
Soulkisser - see A Fallen Sister
Superb Belt of Health - see Map of Watcher's Pass
Quarries
- North-east of Direstone Camp near the Fade rift
- West of Gracevine Camp (slightly north) against the rock wall.
Red Jenny caches
- Inside the unmarked cave north of Mathalin's Tree landmark.
Veilfire glyphs
- on the path heading south out of Watcher's Reach. The rune is on the right side wall; the torch is inside Watcher's Reach.
Codex entries
Codex entry: A Midwife's Journal
Codex entry: Battleground State
Codex entry: Knight's Guardian
Codex entry: Parson's Battered Notebook
Codex entry: The Emerald Graves
Codex entry: The Perendale War
Codex entry: Vallasdahlen
Codex entry: Sketch of Chateau Courtyard
Codex entry: The Diary of Troilus Hertubise
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