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* To end his answers he always says, "But that's all I have to say about that," which is a possible nod to Forrest Gump. |
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* The encounter may be a reference to the classic 1988 text game 'Fish!' by Magnetic Scrolls, in which an insane hermit in the woods guards a tree stump containing a ruined golden ring. |
* The encounter may be a reference to the classic 1988 text game 'Fish!' by Magnetic Scrolls, in which an insane hermit in the woods guards a tree stump containing a ruined golden ring. |
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Revision as of 01:59, 24 October 2013
The Mad Hermit is encountered by the Warden in the northeast section of the East Brecilian Forest.
Background
The hermit is a deranged apostate who lives in the forest. He believes the trees are out to get him and that "they" sent the Warden as part of some conspiracy. Zathrian reveals to you that the hermit is infamous among the Dalish; he is a Shemlen blood mage hiding from the Chantry. He apparently constructed a tower in the Brecilian forest which has since mysteriously disappeared. It is implied that he has shrunken said tower and placed it in the tree trunk from which he resides in.
Walkthrough
Upon entering his campsite, the Mad Hermit will teleport next to you, and begin a tirade while swinging his fists. Upon engaging what can only be loosely categorized as "dialogue" with him, it will become abundantly clear that something is amiss: first and foremost, the Hermit speaks in questions, and insists everyone around him do the same (or it's a game which gives him amusement).
Through the dialogue (and several quests), it is possible to extract information (and items) from the Mad Hermit, the most important being the Grand Oak's Acorn.
He also asks you to kill the Grand Oak that keeps harassing him about an acorn.
Killing the Grand Oak
If the Warden chooses to side with the Mad Hermit and kill the Grand Oak, the hermit will aid the Warden in progressing to the center of the forest for the questline Nature of the Beast.
However, the Hermit requires 1 Werewolf Pelt for the whole party, this can be used multiple times to enter the Ruins.
Valid trades
The Hermit accepts the following items:
Athras's Pendant, received after bringing him news of Danyla.
Deygan's Boots, the boots from injured Dalish hunter Deygan (in the West Brecilian Forest).
Dusk Ring in the chest by the tree in the abandoned campsite (-1 strength and +3 cunning). The option "A silver ring" actually means this ring; the hermit won't take just any general silver ring.
Halla Horn The halla horn necklace crafted by Varathorn if the Warden lied to Elora about the halla.
The Tale of Iloren, from Cammen.
Song Book, in the chest behind Lanaya (Zathrian's first).
Three of the above items are required to obtain the three items from the Hermit:
Book, which unlocks the following codex entry:
Codex entry: Archons of the Imperium
Strategy
One possible approach to the Mad hermit is to try and maximize the number of items obtained from him. This can be done by following this sequence:
- Trade with the hermit
- Trade for the Oak Acorn first, so that it won't be retrieved from the Tree Stump (see below);
- Trade with him again based on what items the Warden has collected and the items the Hermit offers in exchange;
- Inspect the Tree Stump
- The Hermit will take exception (eventually leading to a fight -but running away works once object is attained- see below), but first the Warden will have a chance to pick one item out of the stump; the item may be
- Grand Oak Acorn (unless the Warden has already obtained it via trading);
- Golden Ring;
- If Zevran is in the party: when you approach the Tree Stump, he will offer to show off his quick hands. He will successfully steal the item from the stump, but the Hermit will still attack.
- The Hermit will take exception (eventually leading to a fight -but running away works once object is attained- see below), but first the Warden will have a chance to pick one item out of the stump; the item may be
- The Mad Hermit will summon a couple of Greater Rage Demons and attack the party after they rummage the tree Stump;
- If Dog is in the party: the Hermit's tent acts as a Landmark;
- The Hermit may be imprisoned/frozen, but being a Boss, can't be shattered. However, he is affected by stun, knockdown, paralyzation and other disabling attacks.
- Mana Clash is, as usual, a great spell to use against him. Glyph of Neutralization is also great, preventing him from casting any of his spells and forcing him to rely on his modest staff damage.
Skills
Misdirection Hex may refer to:
- Misdirection Hex (Origins), a spell in Dragon Age: Origins
- Misdirection Hex (Dragon Age II), a spell in Dragon Age II
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Winter's Grasp may refer to:
- Winter's Grasp (Origins), a spell in Dragon Age: Origins
- Winter's Grasp (Dragon Age II), a spell in Dragon Age II
- Winter's Grasp (Inquisition), an ability in Dragon Age: Inquisition
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Cone of Cold may refer to:
- Cone of Cold (Origins), a spell in Dragon Age: Origins
- Cone of Cold (Dragon Age II), a spell in Dragon Age II
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Blizzard may refer to:
- Blizzard (Origins), a spell from Dragon Age: Origins.
- Blizzard (Inquisition), an ability from Dragon Age: Inquisition.
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Blood Magic (spell)
Loot
The Hermit may drop:
Dreamsever, Constant drop.
Magic Staff, Constant drop.
Money, from 55 to 6 , Constant drop.
He can also drop a Master Flame Rune, Master Frost Rune, or a Master Dweomer Rune, so it can be assumed that he can drop master versions of the other runes as well.
Trivia
- His first question to the Warden is "What is your name?" which sounds very much like the keeper of The Bridge of Death in Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
- To end his answers he always says, "But that's all I have to say about that," which is a possible nod to Forrest Gump.
- The encounter may be a reference to the classic 1988 text game 'Fish!' by Magnetic Scrolls, in which an insane hermit in the woods guards a tree stump containing a ruined golden ring.
- Sticking your hand in the stump and getting stung may be a reference to the Flash Gordon movie where the the exiled Prince Barin of Arboria and Flash play a game of chicken by sticking their hands into a stump where an animal with toxic stingers resides.