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Helsdim Rolfsen is an Avvar trader made available with the addition of the Jaws of Hakkon DLC for Dragon Age: Inquisition; his shop can be found in Stone-Bear Hold in the Frostback Basin.

Background[]

This merchant sells Avvarcentric Skyhold customization items. His shop is located in Stone-Bear Hold up the hillside path on the left just prior to reaching the Augur. His wares are unlocked upon completion of the war table operation Investigate Frostback Basin.

Helsdim is a well-travelled merchant. He has visited multiple towns in both Ferelden and Orlais, reaching as far as Val Royeaux, which he greatly admires for its beauty and splendor. With the help of an older trader, he has read how to read, write, and also how to behave among lowlanders.

If Varric is in party when entering the shop, Helsdim is revealed as a big fan of his writing. He says that he's read all of Varric's books and owns each edition of "Hard in Hightown", including the "banned version".

Involvement[]


This section contains spoilers for:
Dragon Age: Inquisition.


Several notes written by Helsdim are scattered across the Frostback Basin after he lost them in a wind. They contain his observations about the region's geography and history, as well as some peculiar theories. After collecting all four parts of the Mysteries of the Frostback Basin, the Inquistior may use the requisition table to make the item "Book-Binding" and hand it to Helsdim. After completing They Came From Somewhere Else, Trader Helsdim can be asked to join the Inquisition as an agent under Leliana. Recruiting him opens up the war table operation A Conspiracy of Dunces.


Quests[]

They Came From Somewhere Else They Came From Somewhere Else
A Conspiracy of Dunces A Conspiracy of Dunces (war table)

Skyhold Customization items[]

Name Price
Avvar Glass
Avvar Glass Avvar Glass
3136 Currency (Inquisition)
Avvar Bed
Avvar Bed Avvar Bed
1426 Currency (Inquisition)
Avvar Throne
Avvar Throne Avvar Throne
712 Currency (Inquisition)
Avvar Heraldry
Avvar Heraldry Avvar Heraldry
712 Currency (Inquisition)
Avvar Drapery
Avvar Drapery Avvar Drapery
712 Currency (Inquisition)
Avvar Decor
Avvar Decor Avvar Decor
712 Currency (Inquisition)

Codex entries[]

Codex entry: Mysteries of the Frostback Basin Codex entry: Mysteries of the Frostback Basin
Codex entry: Tattered Tome Codex entry: Tattered Tome

Note texts[]

Tales of the Inquisition's Agents: Book III Tales of the Inquisition's Agents: Book III

Quotes[]

  • "Korth Mountain-Father provides, but press us and we’ll admit there’s lowlander goods we can’t craft ourselves."
  • "Most in the hold call any city outside the mountains “prideful,” or “lowlander folly.”"

Trivia[]

  • Inside the game files, Helsdim is called the "conspiracy guy".

Notes[]

  • Having Varric in your party when speaking with Helsdim Rolfsen initiates some entertaining dialogue between the two.
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