Changes: Korcari Wilds

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The Korcari Wilds are a cold southern expanse of forest and swamp, the extent of which is not truly known. They are home to the Chasind people. South of the Wilds lies a mysterious region that's covered in snow for most of the year, known as the Sunless Lands.^[1]^[2] The Wilds are also home to Flemeth, the legendary "Witch of the Wilds", and her daughters.

Background[]

In -1415 Ancient, the Chasind people separated from the larger Alamarri tribe and moved south into the Korcari Wilds.^[3]

In -410 Ancient, a group of Qunari landed in the southern Korcari Wilds and established a colony there. This group is believed to have been eliminated during the First Blight, but beforehand, some of its females were turned into broodmothers by the darkspawn, and gave rise to the first appearance of ogres in Thedas.^[4]

Local legends state that the perpetual mist surrounding the Wilds is not natural, but rather the result of a curse. Long ago, when werewolves terrorized the country, a powerful Alamarri arl whose territory bordered the Korcari Wilds ventured into the forest, killing every wolf he could find, as well as any Chasind because he thought the local folks could be werewolves in disguise. A Chasind mother was outraged upon finding her sons dead at the soldiers' blades - one of which she stabbed into her own heart. A great mist seeped forth from this mortal wound and spread throughout the Wilds. It was so dense that the arl and his soldiers were lost inside forever.^[5]

When the Grey Wardens' position in Ferelden was more influential, they maintained an outpost holding Ancient Treaties in the Wilds. The outpost has gone into ruin in recent years due to the decline of the Grey Wardens' influence.

The following information is only mentioned in Dragon Age Tabletop. Certain portions of this media may no longer reflect currently established lore.

The Wilds are native to monsters such as the giant swamp crabs.^[6]

Involvement[]

This section contains spoilers for:
Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne.

Prince Maric fled with the help of Loghain into the Korcari Wilds in order to escape from the forces of the usurper King Meghren during the Fereldan Rebellion in 8:96 Blessed. Within the Wilds, they experienced many difficulties and they felt relieved when they finally left the forest. A Dalish clan also resided within the Korcari Wilds at that time.

This section contains spoilers for:
Dragon Age: Origins.

During the Fifth Blight, the darkspawn horde emerged from the Korcari Wilds. Ferelden and the Fereldan Grey Wardens amassed at Ostagar hoping to halt the darkspawns' advance north.

In this region the new recruits will encounter their first hurlock emissary and hurlock alpha.
Interacting with a Dying Soldier (just past the wolves near the exit) triggers a cut-scene in which each party member can express their attitude towards the current mission. The soldier is the sole survivor of a scouting party ambushed by darkspawn. If The Warden kills the soldier ( Alistair disapproves (-3)) or leaves him to die, a low-tier armor piece or weapon will drop.
Missionary Jogby (the son): the corpse of a missionary can be found at the edge of the water southwest of the exit. Searching the body yields a letter and starts the side quest the Missionary.
Missionary Rigby (the father): another corpse, this can be found atop a hill on the mid-east side of the map, near a locked chest amongst some ruins. Looting the body will unlock a codex entry and start the side quest Last Will and Testament.
The Wilds Flower needed for the Mabari Hound can be found in numerous locations throughout the area, all on mossy logs; the one closest to the exit is just past the dying soldier mentioned above. (If the Warden has not acquired the appropriate side quest, examining the flower prompts Daveth to mention that the Kennel Master is offering a reward for it). Once any one of these has been picked, they all cease to be "lootable" objects.
The blood needed for the Tainted Blood quest will drop frequently from Hurlocks and Genlocks alike. Although the quest only requires three vials, it is possible to end up with more; however, they are still simply plot items and serve no other purpose. Once three or more have been picked up, they will cease to drop, and all the collected vials will be removed from inventory when the quest is resolved.
At a campsite to the northwest is a chest containing Rigby's Field Journal. Taking it will unlock a codex entry, set in motion the quest Chasind Trail Signs, and mark the first Sign on the area map, just past the arches next to the campsite. Note that the quest might not appear in the party journal until all Signs have been tracked down.
In the same campsite (beneath the campfire) is a hidden cache that continues the Last Will and Testament side quest (see Missionary Rigby, above; the cache will not be accessible until that quest has begun). (A note under Chasind Trail Signs charts a walkthrough for all three of the Jogby/Rigby side quests.)
Across the bridge in the south end (an area dense with Flimsy Leghold Traps) is the corpse of a soldier carrying a page from a book and a pouch. The ashes in the pouch can be used to summon a powerful shade at a small pile of rocks on a rise, east of the corpse. See A Pinch of Ashes for details.
Alistair and the recruits will eventually (in the eastern half of the map) reach the Grey Warden Outpost, where they find The Grey Wardens' Cache - or what is left of it. Examining the remains triggers the cut-scene introducing Morrigan. After a brief, possibly reciprocated interrogation, she is prepared to bring the party to Flemeth's Hut, though departure may be postponed if the party is not yet ready to proceed.

After the disastrous Battle of Ostagar, Flemeth rescued The Warden and Alistair and nursed them back to health in her hut. Once they've both recuperated, she then offers the services of her daughter, Morrigan, and some advice on how to combat the Blight before sending them on their way.

Characters[]

Dying Soldier

Morrigan

Flemeth

Quests[]

Tainted Blood

The Grey Wardens' Cache

A Pinch of Ashes

Chasind Trail Signs

Last Will and Testament

The Missionary

Hostile creatures[]

Wolves

Wolf (Normal)
Alpha wolf (Lieutenant)

Enemies[]

Darkspawn

Genlock (Normal)
Genlock archer (Normal)
Genlock rogue (Normal; uses stealth)
Hurlock (Normal)
Hurlock archer (Normal)
Hurlock emissary (Lieutenant)
Hurlock Alpha (Lieutenant)

Demons

Gazarath (Boss) - see side quest A Pinch of Ashes.

Resources[]

Deathroot

Elfroot

Notable items[]

Plot Items:

Beloved Amulet

Excerpt from Local Myths and Legends

Pouch of Ashes

Rigby's Last Will and Testament

Vial of Darkspawn Blood

Chasind Cache:

Other:

Containers[]

Near the wolves vs. darkspawn area

Chest (Darkspawn, Elite) - locked.

Chest (Ferelden, Normal) - locked.

Crate (Generic Armor, Critter)

Crate (Generic, Critter)

Western camp

Chest (Barbarian, Normal) - contains Mud Idol and Rigby's Field Journal.

Sack (Generic, Critter)

Quest-related

Iron Chest (Ferelden, Elite) - contains Chasind Flatblade and a farewell letter.

Chasind Cache - see above.

Special objects[]

Leghold Trap (6) - wooden claw, very easy difficulty.

Codex entries[]

Codex entry: A Pinch of Ashes

Codex entry: Farewell Letter to Jogby

Codex entry: Genlock

Codex entry: Hurlock - addenda for the Alpha and Emissary.

Codex entry: Letter to Jogby

Codex entry: Rigby's Last Will and Testament

Codex entry: Signs of the Chasind

Codex entry: Shade - obtained from Gazarath.

Codex entry: Wolf

Notes[]

pc One of the Flimsy Leghold Traps cannot be disarmed.
Once the cutscene with Morrigan and Flemeth is over, it is still possible to return to the Wilds, but only before the Joining ritual has been completed. After the Joining, this area becomes permanently inaccessible.

Trivia[]

On the official map released by BioWare, the Korcari Wilds are misspelled as "Kocari Wilds."

References[]

↑ The Sunless Staff
↑ Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 2, p. 131
↑ Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 1, p. 14
↑ Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 1, p. 26
↑ Codex entry: The Korcari Wilds
↑ Dragon Age (tabletop RPG), Blood in Ferelden p. 27

[1] The Sunless Staff

[2] Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 2, p. 131

[3] Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 1, p. 14

[4] Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 1, p. 26

[5] Codex entry: The Korcari Wilds

[6] Dragon Age (tabletop RPG), Blood in Ferelden p. 27

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+The '''Korcari Wilds''' are a cold southern expanse of forest and swamp, the extent of which is not truly known. They are home to the [[Chasind]] people. South of the Wilds lies a mysterious region that's covered in snow for most of the year, known as the [[Sunless Lands]].<ref>[[The Sunless Staff]]</ref><ref>{{Cite wot2|131}}</ref> The Wilds are also home to [[Flemeth]], the legendary "[[Witch of the Wilds]]", and her daughters.
-These forests are home to the legendary "Witch of the Wilds," [[Flemeth]] and  [[Morrigan | her daughters]].
-[[Category: Locations]]
+== Background ==
+In -1415 [[Ancient Age|Ancient]], the Chasind people separated from the larger [[Alamarri]] tribe and moved south into the Korcari Wilds.<ref>{{Cite wot|14}}</ref>
+In -410 Ancient, a group of [[Qunari]] landed in the southern [[Korcari Wilds]] and established a colony there. This group is believed to have been eliminated during the [[First Blight]], but beforehand, some of its females were turned into [[broodmother]]s by the [[darkspawn]], and gave rise to the first appearance of [[ogre]]s in [[Thedas]].<ref>{{Cite wot|26}}</ref>
+[[File:Korcari Wilds.jpg|275px|right]]
+Local legends state that the perpetual mist surrounding the Wilds is not natural, but rather the result of a curse. Long ago, when [[werewolves]] terrorized the country, a powerful Alamarri [[Fereldans#Arls/Arlessa|arl]] whose territory bordered the Korcari Wilds ventured into the forest, killing every wolf he could find, as well as any Chasind because he thought the local folks could be werewolves in disguise. A Chasind mother was outraged upon finding her sons dead at the soldiers' blades - one of which she stabbed into her own heart. A great mist seeped forth from this mortal wound and spread throughout the Wilds. It was so dense that the arl and his soldiers were lost inside forever.<ref>[[Codex entry: The Korcari Wilds]]</ref>
+When the [[Grey Warden]]s' position in Ferelden was more influential, they maintained [[Grey Warden Outpost|an outpost]] holding [[Ancient Treaties]] in the Wilds. The outpost has gone into ruin in recent years due to the decline of the Grey Wardens' influence.
+{{Tabletop RPG material}}
+The Wilds are native to monsters such as the giant swamp crabs.<ref>''[[Dragon Age (tabletop RPG)]]'', Blood in Ferelden p. 27</ref>
+== Involvement ==
+{{SpoilerTST|
+[[Maric Theirin|Prince Maric]] fled with the help of [[Loghain Mac Tir|Loghain]] into the Korcari Wilds in order to escape from the forces of the usurper King [[Meghren]] during the [[Fereldan Rebellion]] in 8:96 [[Blessed Age|Blessed]]. Within the Wilds, they experienced many difficulties and they felt relieved when they finally left the forest. A [[Dalish]] clan also resided within the Korcari Wilds at that time.}}
+{{SpoilerDAO|
+During the [[Fifth Blight]], the [[darkspawn]] horde emerged from the Korcari Wilds. [[Ferelden]] and the Fereldan [[Grey Wardens]] amassed at [[Ostagar]] hoping to halt the darkspawns' advance north.
+* In this region the new recruits will encounter their first [[hurlock emissary]] and [[hurlock alpha]].
+* Interacting with a Dying Soldier (just past the wolves near the exit) triggers a cut-scene in which each party member can express their attitude towards the current mission. The soldier is the sole survivor of a scouting party ambushed by darkspawn.  If The Warden kills the soldier ({{approval|Alistair|-3}}) or leaves him to die, a low-tier armor piece or weapon will drop.
+* Missionary Jogby (the son): the corpse of a missionary can be found at the edge of the water southwest of the exit. Searching the body yields a [[Codex entry: Letter to Jogby|letter]] and starts the side quest [[the Missionary]].
+* Missionary Rigby (the father): another corpse, this can be found atop a hill on the mid-east side of the map, near a locked chest amongst some ruins. Looting the body will unlock a [[Codex entry: Rigby's Last Will and Testament|codex entry]] and start the side quest [[Last Will and Testament]].
+* The [[Wilds Flower]] needed for [[the Mabari Hound]] can be found in numerous locations throughout the area, all on mossy logs; the one closest to the exit is just past the dying soldier mentioned above. (If the Warden has not acquired the appropriate side quest, examining the flower prompts [[Daveth]] to mention that the [[Kennel Master]] is offering a reward for it). Once any one of these has been picked, they all cease to be "lootable" objects.
+* The [[Vial of Darkspawn Blood|blood]] needed for the [[Tainted Blood]] quest will drop frequently from [[Hurlock]]s and [[Genlock]]s alike. Although the quest only requires three vials, it is possible to end up with more; however, they are still simply plot items and serve no other purpose. Once three or more have been picked up, they will cease to drop, and all the collected [[Vial of Darkspawn Blood|vials]] will be removed from inventory when the quest is resolved.
+* At a campsite to the northwest is a chest containing [[Rigby's Field Journal]]. Taking it will unlock a [[Codex entry: Signs of the Chasind|codex entry]], set in motion the quest [[Chasind Trail Signs]], and mark the first Sign on the area map, just past the arches next to the campsite. Note that the quest might not appear in the party journal until all Signs have been tracked down.
+* In the same campsite (beneath the campfire) is a hidden cache that continues the [[Last Will and Testament]] side quest (see Missionary Rigby, above; the cache will not be accessible until that quest has begun).  '''''(A note under [[Chasind Trail Signs]] charts a walkthrough for all three of the Jogby/Rigby side quests.)'''''
+* Across the bridge in the south end (an area dense with Flimsy Leghold Traps) is the corpse of a soldier carrying a [[Excerpt from Local Myths and Legends|page]] from a book and a [[Pouch of Ashes|pouch]]. The ashes in the pouch can be used to summon a powerful [[Gazarath|shade]] at a small pile of rocks on a rise, east of the corpse.  See [[A Pinch of Ashes]] for details.
+* [[Alistair]] and the recruits will eventually (in the eastern half of the map) reach the [[Grey Warden Outpost]], where they find [[The Grey Wardens' Cache]] - or what is left of it.  Examining the remains triggers the cut-scene introducing [[Morrigan]]. After a brief, possibly reciprocated interrogation, she is prepared to bring the party to [[Flemeth's Hut]], though departure may be postponed if the party is not yet ready to proceed.
+After the disastrous [[Battle of Ostagar]], Flemeth rescued [[The Warden]] and Alistair and nursed them back to health in her hut. Once they've both recuperated, she then offers the services of her daughter, Morrigan, and some advice on how to combat the Blight before sending them on their way.
+}}
+== Characters ==
+:'''Dying Soldier'''
+:'''[[Morrigan]]'''
+:'''[[Flemeth]]'''
+== Quests ==
+:{{:Tainted Blood|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:The Grey Wardens' Cache|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:A Pinch of Ashes|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Chasind Trail Signs|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Last Will and Testament|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:The Missionary|style=iconmini}}
+== Hostile creatures ==
+:[[Wolf|Wolves]]
+:* [[Wolf]] ([[Rank#Normal|Normal]])
+:* [[Alpha wolf]] ([[Rank#Lieutenant|Lieutenant]])
+== Enemies ==
+:[[Darkspawn]]
+:* [[Genlock]] (Normal)
+:* [[Genlock archer]] (Normal)
+:* [[Genlock rogue]] (Normal; uses [[Stealth (Origins)|stealth]])
+:* [[Hurlock]] (Normal)
+:* [[Hurlock archer]] (Normal)
+:* [[Hurlock emissary]] (Lieutenant)
+:* [[Hurlock Alpha]] (Lieutenant)
+:[[Demon]]s
+:* [[Gazarath]] ([[Rank#Boss|Boss]]) - see side quest [[A Pinch of Ashes]].
+== Resources ==
+:{{:Deathroot (Origins)|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Elfroot (Origins)|style=iconmini}}
+== Notable items ==
+[[File:KorcariWildsMap.png|thumb|275px|Map of the Area]]
+'''Plot Items:'''
+:{{:Beloved Amulet|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Excerpt from Local Myths and Legends|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Pouch of Ashes|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Rigby's Last Will and Testament|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Vial of Darkspawn Blood|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Wilds Flower|style=iconmini}}
+'''Chasind Cache:'''
+:{{:Barbarian Mace|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Chasind Crusher|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Chasind Robes|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Thane Helmet|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Wilds Bow|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Malachite|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Topaz|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Quartz|style=iconmini}}
+'''Other:'''
+:{{:Chasind Flatblade|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Enchanted Dagger (Origins)|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Darkspawn Staff (Origins)|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Enchanter's Footing|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Mud Idol|style=iconmini}}
+== Containers ==
+[[File:KorcariWildsConceptArt.jpg|thumb|275px|Concept art]]
+''Near the wolves vs. darkspawn area''
+:{{TextContainer|Chest}} ([[Treasure#Darkspawn|Darkspawn]], Elite) - locked.
+:{{TextContainer|Chest}} ([[Treasure#Ferelden|Ferelden]], Normal) - locked.
+:{{TextContainer|Crate}} ([[Treasure#Generic Armor|Generic Armor]], Critter)
+:{{TextContainer|Crate}} ([[Treasure#Generic|Generic]], Critter)
+:{{TextContainer|Crate}} ([[Treasure#Generic|Generic]], Critter)
+''Western camp''
+:{{TextContainer|Chest}} ([[Treasure#Barbarian|Barbarian]], Normal) - contains [[Mud Idol]] and [[Codex entry: Signs of the Chasind|Rigby's Field Journal]].
+:{{TextContainer|Sack}} ([[Treasure#Generic|Generic]], Critter)
+''Quest-related''
+:{{TextContainer|Iron Chest}} ([[Treasure#Ferelden|Ferelden]], Elite) - contains [[Chasind Flatblade]] and a [[Codex entry: Farewell Letter to Jogby|farewell letter]].
+:{{TextContainer|Chasind Cache}} - see above.
+== Special objects ==
+* [[Leghold Trap]] (6) - wooden claw, very easy difficulty.
+== Codex entries ==
+:{{:Codex entry: A Pinch of Ashes|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Codex entry: Farewell Letter to Jogby|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Codex entry: Genlock (Origins)|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Codex entry: Hurlock|style=iconmini}} - addenda for the Alpha and Emissary.
+:{{:Codex entry: Letter to Jogby|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Codex entry: Rigby's Last Will and Testament|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Codex entry: Signs of the Chasind|style=iconmini}}
+:{{:Codex entry: Shade|style=iconmini}} - obtained from [[Gazarath]].
+:{{:Codex entry: Wolf|style=iconmini}}
+== Notes ==
+* {{platforms|pc}} One of the Flimsy Leghold Traps cannot be disarmed.
+* Once the cutscene with [[Morrigan]] and [[Flemeth]] is over, it is still possible to return to the Wilds, but only before the Joining ritual has been completed. After the Joining, this area becomes permanently inaccessible.
+== Trivia ==
+* On the [[:File:ThedasMap.jpg|official map]] released by [[BioWare]], the Korcari Wilds are misspelled as "Kocari Wilds."
+== See also ==
+:{{:Codex entry: The Korcari Wilds|style=iconmini}}
+== References ==
+<references />
+<!--Categories-->
+[[Category:Locations]]
+[[Category:Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne locations]]
+[[Category:Dragon Age: Origins locations]]
+[[Category:Dragon Age (tabletop RPG) locations]]
+[[Category:Ferelden]]
+<!--Interwiki links-->
+[[es:Espesura de Korcari]]
+[[ru:Дикие земли Коркари]]
+[[uk:Хащі Коркарі]]