Gerav is a surface dwarf and member of the Carta and also an acquaintance of Varric.
Background[]
While working for the Carta Gerav had an idea of constructing a repeating crossbow that was easy to operate and aim. His bosses saw the opportunity in such a revolutionary weapon and funded his research. He made the first prototype in the first week but it didn't work and neither the numerous more prototypes he made. His bosses were getting restless when Varric Tethras learned about Gerav's work and purchased his Number Fourteen prototype which was the closest to work before the designs started becoming more and more extreme. Unbeknown to Gerav and the Carta, Varric gave his crossbow to Bianca Davri who was a young smith at the time and she managed to redesign[1] the crossbow and fix its deficiencies. When the Carta learned that Varric's repeating crossbow was working he told Gerav that he simply adjusted some of her pins.[2]
So Gerav's bosses gave him even more gold in an effort to replicate the success of Number Fourteen prototype. When Gerav had time he also built small upgrades for the crossbow, which was now called Bianca. However some years later he disappeared when he drank darkspawn blood and became one of the thralls of Corypheus.[2]
Involvement[]
In 9:37 Dragon[3] Gerav is tasked with capturing Hawke. He is encountered in the Carta fortress and, like the rest of the dwarves there, Gerav is insane and has been corrupted by the darkspawn taint. If Varric is in the party the two will recognize each other with Gerav being reluctant to fight his old friend instead saying that he only wants Hawke. Varric will attempt to make Gerav see reason. He also reveals to Hawke that Gerav is a brilliant dwarf and that his current behavior is not typical of him. However Varric fails to convince Gerav so he decides to put him out of his misery. Gerav manages to avoid the crossbow's shot and summons allies, much to Varric's dismay and anger. Once defeated, Varric is regretful of what he had to do and reveals that Gerav made his crossbow.
Gerav fights like any other Carta assassin, he will attempt to flank the player and backstab them, he will also be joined by other Carta members, including a couple of assassins. He will drop Turquoise Ring of the Archon that only Varric can wear. If Varric is not in the party, Gerav will still appear and another party member will comment on Gerav's insanity, but his involvement with Varric's past is not revealed and he will attack Hawke on sight along with some Carta members. Upon death he will drop the same loot as well as an item named A Letter to Gerav.
Quests[]
Quotes[]
- "The Hawke's blood! The Master will rise. He will be free!"
- "The Master must be free..."
- "We drink the darkspawn blood. He calls us..."
- "It's the only way... to hear the music."
Codex entries[]
Notes[]
- On Nightmare difficulty, he is completely immune to elemental damage. You can only hit him with physical damage.
References[]
- ↑ Dragon Age: Until We Sleep, Chapter 2.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 2, p. 181
- ↑ Dragon Age Keep - World Lore - Vimmark Mountains - Events