- For the plot item from Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening, see Battered Journal.
The Battered Journal can be found on the corpse of an elven female mage located at a small campsite positioned in front of a dock (just prior to reaching the bandit camp walls) or after draining Crestwood's lake. The corpse will be found amongst several others positioned on the docks.
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Note: Battered Journal
Page from a Circle mage's journal:
I could travel around Crestwood. One person might sneak past the roaming dead with the aid of a little magic. I hear Redcliffe is taking in mages. If I get there, I'll be safe...
I can't do it. These people have no one to help them. They've probably never seen undead before. Maybe they won't trust a mage, but what use was I penned in the Circle? Maybe here, I can do some good.
I'll introduce myself to the villagers tomorrow. I hope they don't turn me away.
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- This note is not included in the Codex.