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[[Riordan]] has told [[the Warden]] that when an [[archdemon]] is slain, its essence will pass on to possess the nearest [[darkspawn]], making the archdemon essentially immortal. To put an end to the [[Blight]], a [[Grey Warden]] must strike the fatal blow, causing the essence to be drawn into himself and killing both. Having learned this disturbing new information, the Warden retires to their room to rest before the coming battle.
 
[[Riordan]] has told [[the Warden]] that when an [[archdemon]] is slain, its essence will pass on to possess the nearest [[darkspawn]], making the archdemon essentially immortal. To put an end to the [[Blight]], a [[Grey Warden]] must strike the fatal blow, causing the essence to be drawn into himself and killing both. Having learned this disturbing new information, the Warden retires to their room to rest before the coming battle.
   

Revision as of 03:31, 5 March 2010

Morrigan's Ritual is a short quest that has a major impact on the outcome of The Final Battle against the Archdemon.

Background

Riordan has told the Warden that when an archdemon is slain, its essence will pass on to possess the nearest darkspawn, making the archdemon essentially immortal. To put an end to the Blight, a Grey Warden must strike the fatal blow, causing the essence to be drawn into himself and killing both. Having learned this disturbing new information, the Warden retires to their room to rest before the coming battle.

Walkthrough

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If Morrigan's offer is turned down, she will leave the Warden on the eve of the final battle.

  • Leave Riordan's room and cross the corridor to your room. Morrigan will be waiting for you (she will appear at this point even if she has previously left the party).
  • She claims to know a blood ritual that will allow the Warden to avoid their fate. This dark ritual will ensure that the essence of the archdemon is lured into an unborn child rather than the Grey Warden slaying the archdemon. Morrigan believes that the child will survive and possess the soul of an Old God, freed of its darkspawn corruption. This ritual, Morrigan claims, is the reason Flemeth rescued the Wardens and the reason Morrigan had to accompany them.
  • If you are male, then you can perform the ritual with Morrigan; it is not necessary to have been in a romantic relationship with her.
  • If you are female, or are male and turn Morrigan down, she will suggest that she perform the ritual with Alistair or the Secret Companion. If you agree to raise the topic with one of the other Wardens, then go to the Guest Room and discuss it with them. Once your discussion is concluded, you will return to Morrigan to report the outcome. You have one final chance to turn her down at this stage.
  • If the ritual is refused Morrigan will leave the party immediately. If the ritual proceeds, she will stay for the final battle.
  • If the Warden is in a romance with Alistair, Leliana or Zevran, then Morrigan will mention them and suggest that their feelings are a reason to undergo the ritual and stay alive.

Result

  • The Final Battle will start.
  • The choice made during this quest will affect the Epilogue: if Morrigan's offer is accepted, then the Warden striking the killing blow against the Archdemon will survive, otherwise they will die.
  • It will also affect what Ending Achievements can be earned in the playthrough. It is necessary to accept Morrigan's offer to earn "A Dark Promise" and to turn her down to receive the other three achievements (and hence also the "Perfectionist" Completionist Achievement for exploring all four endings).
Note: Console versions of the game only have two ending achievements rather than four: one for accepting Morrigan's ritual and one for rejecting it. However, it is still necessary to explore all four endings to obtain the console Perfectionist achievement.

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