The Forbidden Oasis is a desert location located in the western parts of Orlais.
Background
The Forbidden Oasis contains ancient Elven and Tevinter ruins. Relatively recent history includes the arrival of the "Envers Mining Company" whom predominantly operated in the region mining Serpentstone and Paragon's Luster. The miners were eventually driven mad by the sinister magic that still lingers in the area.
The Forbidden Oasis lies in the northern stretches of the Western Approach. A mining company from Val Firmin once set up shop in the region, but moved on when the profits dried up. A mysterious temple lies at the heart of The Oasis, but none have managed to enter it.
—Excerpt from the quest journal.
Involvement
Places
Regions
- Aires Peak
- Desert Edge
- DuLac's Path
- Dustdrop
- Elizabeth's Garden (East)
- Elizabeth's Garden (West)
- Envers Mining Camp
- Grant's Crossing
- Intrinsic Pool
- Par'as Cavern
- Ritual Rock
- Solasan
- Spiral Mine
- Stratos
- Upper Ledge
- Upper Walkway
Inquisitions camps
- Desert Camp
- Oasis Camp
Characters
Quests
The Cold Endured
The Door in Par'as Cavern
The Fire Captured
Holding the Oasis
A Prideful Place
Shard Collector
The Spirit Calmed
The Temple of Pride
What It's Worth
Rifts
Rifts High and Low
Rifts in the Oasis
Requisitions
Alloy Requisition in the Oasis
Luster Survey in the Oasis
Mining Requisition in the Oasis
Serpentstone Survey in the Oasis
Spider Requisition in the Oasis
Creatures
Enemies
- Giant
- Venatori
- Venatori Spellbinder
- Venatori Marksman - (Archer)
- Venatori Stalker - (Rogue - Double Daggers)
- Venatori Zealot - (Warrior - One-Handed Weapon)
- Venatori Gladiator - (Warrior - Weapon and Tower Shield)
- Venatori Brute - (Warrior - Two-Handed Weapon)
Collections
Bottles on the Wall
Golden Scythe 4:90 Black - At the bottom of the "Spiral Mine", near the first rift formed during the side quest Rifts High and Low.
Landmarks
Mosaics
Freed Are Slaves 1/12 pieces:
- East of Solasan Temple in the tunnel.
Shards
Skyhold Customizations
Grey Warden Banner Crown - In a barrel on the cliff face in the "Envers Mining Camp" area.
Resources
Herbs
Blood Lotus
Deep Mushroom
Dragonthorn
Elfroot
Spindleweed
Witherstalk
Leather
Canine Leather
Fennec Fur
Nugskin
Metals
Notable items
Elven artifacts
- At the top of "Ritual Rock".
- On the lower level of the main chamber in the Solasan Temple.
Veilfire glyphs
Ancient Writing - In the main chamber of the Solasan temple, revealed with veilfire; not part any codex entries.
An Apostate's Message - Near the Spiral Mine landmark, just north of short tunnel, can only be revealed with veilfire; not part any codex entries.
Loot
- Agony - Looted during the side quest A Prideful Place, in the center room of the Solasan Temple.
- Arishok's Vitaar - Looted during the side quest A Prideful Place, in the center room of the Solasan Temple.
- Master Fire Rune - Looted during the side quest The Fire Captured, in the final room of the Solasan Temple.
- Master Spirit Rune - Looted during the side quest The Spirit Calmed, in the final room of the Solasan Temple.
- Superb Belt of Cold Resistance - Looted during the side quest The Cold Endured, in the final room of the Solasan Temple.
- Superb Belt of Electric Resistance - Looted during the side quest A Prideful Place, in the center room of the Solasan Temple.
- Superb Belt of Fire Resistance - Looted during the side quest The Fire Captured, in the final room of the Solasan Temple.
- Superb Belt of Spirit Resistance - Looted during the side quest The Spirit Calmed, nn the final room of the Solasan Temple.
- Verdict - Found at the bottom of a well, in the far south-east section of the map. In order to break the wooden covering of the well a character must jump a few times upon it.
Codex entries
Codex entry: The Forbidden Oasis
Codex entry: The Marker
Codex entry: A Miner's Journal
Codex entry: Mysterious Book
Codex entry: Spiral Mine
Codex entry: Tracing from Temple Doors
Codex entry: The Weight of War
Codex entry: Worn Pillars
Note texts
Ancient Writing
An Apostate's Message
Inscription in the Oasis Temple
The Journal of Paulette Deschant
Notes
- If the Oasis is not scouted and explored prior to reaching Skyhold, Scout Harding will state: "I'm afraid we've arrived too late," that the Venatori have already set up at the temple entrance. As a result, the Inquisition will have to fight through them and a Giant, in addition to local wildlife and Fade rifts, before reaching the temple. Harding's dialogue will also change regarding the temple, from stating "this place gives me the creeps," to, "Can't say, haven't been able to get close." The dialogue regarding the mining company remains the same.
- Defeating the small Venatori groups scattered around the area results in Iron Bull Slightly Approves each time, if he is in the active party.
- The Forbidden Oasis is one of three areas that do not have a Resources war table operation, with the other two being the Storm Coast and Frostback Basin.
Bugs
- The Inscription in the Oasis Temple may keep popping up whenever Solas is joining or leaving the active party members. This may appears in any locations.