The Mages' Collective is a group of magi, comprising of both Apostates and Circle mages, that conspire to operate outside the restrictions and oversight of the Chantry and the Templars.
Background
It is described as a shadow-guild of sorts, wherein members can submit requests relating to either the practice of magic or something more mundane and have them seen to without judgement. This collective manages to work in relative secrecy, their members discreet and their clients anonymous. As of yet, this collective has seen no sanction from the templars, and there has been no sign that its members are practicing magic of which the Maker would not approve. Given the inherent danger in defying the Chantry (and thus risking being labeled an apostate or, worse, maleficarum), it is no surprise that dealing with the Mages' Collective can be risky (if profitable) business.
Involvement
Leliana's Song
Leliana may interact with the Collective by slaying some of their members and removing their wealth.
Dragon Age: Origins
There are several quests available through liaisons located in Denerim, Lake Calenhad, and Redcliffe Village.
Dragon Age: Inquisition
The Collective took it upon themselves to study rifts in the Veil. Your Trainer is sent to Skyhold to teach The Inquisitor the specialisation of Rift Mage, if they are a mage. If the Inquisitor becomes a rift mage, the collective later approaches the Inquisition for a copy of the results from the study. The note may be sent to the collective or the Inquisition may offer to train several collective members in rift magic directly at Skyhold, rather than letting potentially dangerous magical research circulate openly.
Quests
Lake Calenhad Docks
Redcliffe Village
Justice Must Be Served/A Gift of Silence
Denerim Market District
Other (Denerim)
Defending the Collective/Defying the Collective
Locations of Mages Collective Liaisons & Bags
Redcliffe Village: On the dock at the southern end of town.
Lake Calenhad Docks: By The Spoiled Princess tavern.
Denerim: In the Market District, behind Wade's Emporium.
Rewards
- 175 XP for each side quest
- 1-5 per side quest, with an additional 95 at random chance (indicated by the liaison when he states, "A little something extra. For friendship.")
See also
Codex entry: The Mages' Collective
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