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+ | |type = [[Thaig#Lost thaigs|Lost thaig]] |
− | |location = Beneath [[Ferelden]]<ref name="location">Ortan Thaig should be somewhere beneath Ferelden as the main characters in ''Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne'' crossed it in order to reach [[Gwaren]] from [[West Hill]]. Furthermore, the surface entrance near West Hill which is leading to the Deep Roads was again used by Maric Theirin and the [[Orlais|Orlesian]] [[Grey Wardens]] years later in order to reach the thaig.</ref> |
+ | |location = Beneath [[Ferelden]]<ref name="location">Ortan Thaig should be somewhere beneath [[Ferelden]] as the main characters in ''[[Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne]]'' crossed it in order to reach [[Gwaren]] from [[West Hill]]. Furthermore, the surface entrance near West Hill which is leading to the [[Deep Roads]] was again used by [[Maric Theirin]] and the [[Orlais|Orlesian]] [[Grey Wardens]] years later in order to reach the [[thaig]] in ''[[Dragon Age: The Calling]]''.</ref> |
− | |exits = [[Deep Roads]] <br> [[The Dead Trenches]] |
+ | |exits = [[Deep Roads]] <br> [[Dead Trenches|The Dead Trenches]] |
− | |inhabitants = [[Giant |
+ | |inhabitants = [[Dwarf|Dwarves]] <small>(formerly)</small> <br> [[Darkspawn]], [[Giant spider]]s, [[Shade]]s, [[Golem]]s |
+ | |quests = [[A Paragon of Her Kind]] <br> [[A Mother's Hope]] <br> [[Lost to the Memories]] <br> [[An Admirable Topsider]] <br> [[Asunder]] <br> [[Places of Power]] |
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|merchants = [[Ruck]] |
|merchants = [[Ruck]] |
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− | |appearances = [[Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne]] <br> [[Dragon Age: |
+ | |appearances = [[Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne]] <br> [[Dragon Age: The Calling]] <br> [[Dragon Age: Origins]] |
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− | '''Ortan Thaig''' is an ancient [[ |
+ | '''Ortan Thaig''' is an ancient [[thaig]] located somewhere beneath [[Ferelden]].<ref name="location"/> Named after [[Paragon]] Ortan, this used to be the ancient home of [[House Ortan]] but was lost to the [[darkspawn]] during the [[Fourth Blight]].<ref>Mentioned by [[Orta]].</ref> |
== Background == |
== Background == |
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− | This is where the |
+ | This is where the Paragon [[Branka]] took her entire [[House]] in order to search for the [[Anvil of the Void (object)|Anvil of the Void]]. It was the birthplace of the great Paragon [[Caridin]], and he preferred to stay there even when he became a Paragon. |
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+ | According to historians, this thaig is believed to be the place where Caridin constructed the [[Anvil of the Void (object)|Anvil of the Void]].<ref name="oghren">Mentioned by [[Oghren]] before he joins the party at the beginning of the third task in [[A Paragon of Her Kind]] quest line.</ref> |
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== Involvement == |
== Involvement == |
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=== ''Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne'' === |
=== ''Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne'' === |
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− | Prince [[Maric Theirin]] |
+ | In 8:99 [[Blessed Age|Blessed]], at the height of the [[Fereldan Rebellion]] and after the disastrous Battle of [[West Hill]], the rebel Prince [[Maric Theirin]] and his companions - [[Loghain Mac Tir|Loghain]], Lady [[Rowan]], and [[Katriel]] - travel through Ortan Thaig in an effort to reach [[Gwaren]] before the [[Orlais|Orlesian]] army strikes there. They are attacked by [[giant spider]]s, and Loghain burns their webs in order to escape.}} |
=== ''Dragon Age: The Calling'' === |
=== ''Dragon Age: The Calling'' === |
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− | Ortan Thaig is a prominent location that King Maric Theirin and his companions travel to. They are trapped in the [[Fade]] here, and [[Nicolas]] dies. |
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+ | In 9:10 [[Dragon Age (time period)|Dragon]], King Maric Theirin and a group of [[Grey Wardens]] travel to Ortan Thaig in order to find [[Bregan]]. This time, the thaig is empty. However, when they enter the palace, they find the throne occupied by the skeleton of a [[Dwarf|dwarven]] ruler, with other corpses spread within thirty feet of the throne. The corpse is actually possessed by a [[demon]], which killed all the defending dwarves inside the throne room and the darkspawn which were invading the palace. Its own power fading, the demon sends Maric and the Wardens into the [[Fade]]. Maric is the first to break free of his dream and manages to rescue the Wardens, though [[Nicolas]] refuses to leave the Fade, as his body in the real world soon dies. While in the Fade, the demon tries to possess [[Fiona]] in order to become an [[abomination]], however it is defeated in its own realm by the ones it trapped. Shortly afterwards the group returns to the mortal world and hurriedly leaves the palace. |
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+ | [[Utha]] also finds dwarven runes which indicate that her [[House]] once owned a building in Ortan Thaig.<ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Calling]]'', pp. 246-247</ref>}} |
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=== ''Dragon Age: Origins'' === |
=== ''Dragon Age: Origins'' === |
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− | As part of their quest to [[A Paragon of Her Kind|crown a new king]], [[the Warden]] must journey through here. In order to visit this area, the Warden must first traverse [[Caridin's Cross]]. It is populated by darkspawn, [[ |
+ | As part of their quest to [[A Paragon of Her Kind|crown a new king]], [[the Warden]] must journey through here. In order to visit this area, the Warden must first traverse [[Caridin's Cross]]. It is populated by darkspawn, [[shade]]s, [[spiders]] and [[golem]]s. The party also notices that the [[Legion of the Dead]] passed through the area, leaving numerous darkspawn corpses behind them.<ref>Mentioned by various [[Companions (Origins)|companions]] in party banter.</ref> |
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− | [[Ruck]] can be found in the |
+ | [[Ruck]] can be found in the northeastern area near the bridges. Talking to him nets some information about Branka, and is also necessary to complete the quest [[A Mother's Hope]]. |
− | The first |
+ | The Warden will first encounter Ruck in the thaig proper, where he will engage in a brief dialogue with them before running back to his cave while giant spiders surround the party. If the Warden pursues him to his cave, Ruck can be persuaded or intimidated into trading with the Warden, being the only [[Merchants (Origins)|merchant]] to sell or buy items in an underground location except [[Orzammar]]. If [[Zevran Arainai|Zevran]] or [[Oghren]] is present, he might force the Warden to mercy kill Ruck if the conversation goes on long enough. |
* In the area where Ruck is first seen, near the two bridges, is the chest containing the [[Ortan Records|documents]] requested by [[Orta]] for [[Lost to the Memories]]. |
* In the area where Ruck is first seen, near the two bridges, is the chest containing the [[Ortan Records|documents]] requested by [[Orta]] for [[Lost to the Memories]]. |
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− | * This is also the [[Warrior's Grave|resting place]] for Willem Trialmont who died in 7:5 [[Storm Age|Storm]] and |
+ | * This is also the [[Warrior's Grave|resting place]] for Willem Trialmont, who died in 7:5 [[Storm Age|Storm]], and whose sword is involved in [[An Admirable Topsider]] quest. |
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== Characters == |
== Characters == |
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− | * [[Ruck]], a [[ |
+ | * [[Ruck]], a [[dwarf]] who turned into a [[ghoul]]. |
* [[Fade beast]], when on the quest [[Asunder]] and using the [[Altar of Sundering]] to summon him. |
* [[Fade beast]], when on the quest [[Asunder]] and using the [[Altar of Sundering]] to summon him. |
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== Enemies == |
== Enemies == |
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− | * [[Genlock]] |
+ | * [[Genlock (variation)|Genlock]] ([[Darkspawn]], [[Rank#Normal|Normal]]) |
− | * [[Genlock emissary]] |
+ | * [[Genlock emissary]] ([[Darkspawn]], [[Rank#Normal|Normal]]) |
− | * [[Hurlock]] |
+ | * [[Hurlock (variation)|Hurlock]] ([[Darkspawn]], [[Rank#Normal|Normal]]) |
− | * [[Thaig crawler]] (Animal, [[Critter]]) |
+ | * [[Thaig crawler]] (Animal, [[Rank#Critter|Critter]]) |
− | * [[Giant spider]] |
+ | * [[Giant spider]] (Animal, [[Rank#Normal|Normal]]) |
− | * [[Poisonous spider]] |
+ | * [[Poisonous spider]] (Animal, [[Rank#Normal|Normal]]) |
− | * [[Giant poisonous spider]] (Animal, [[Lieutenant]]) |
+ | * [[Giant poisonous spider]] (Animal, [[Rank#Lieutenant|Lieutenant]]) |
− | * [[Ogre]] ([[Darkspawn]], [[Lieutenant]]) |
+ | * [[Ogre]] ([[Darkspawn]], [[Rank#Lieutenant|Lieutenant]]) |
− | * [[Shriek alpha]] ([[Darkspawn]], [[Lieutenant]]) ([[Assassin (Origins)|Assassin]]) |
+ | * [[Shriek alpha]] ([[Darkspawn]], [[Rank#Lieutenant|Lieutenant]]) ([[Assassin (Origins)|Assassin]]) |
− | * [[Stone |
+ | * [[Stone golem]] ([[Golem]], [[Rank#Lieutenant|Lieutenant]]) |
− | * [[Indignant spirit]] ([[ |
+ | * [[Indignant spirit]] ([[Shade]]s, [[Rank#Normal|Normal]]) Ranged |
− | * [[Forgotten spirit]] ([[ |
+ | * [[Forgotten spirit]] ([[Shade]]s, [[Rank#Normal|Normal]]) Melee - weapon and shield |
− | * [[Enraged spirit]] ([[ |
+ | * [[Enraged spirit]] ([[Shade]]s, [[Rank#Normal|Normal]]) Melee - two-handed weapon |
− | * [[Corrupted spider]] ( |
+ | * [[Corrupted spider]] (Animal, [[Rank#Boss|Boss]]) |
− | * [[Corrupted spider queen]] ( |
+ | * [[Corrupted spider queen]] (Animal, [[Rank#Boss|Boss]]) |
− | * [[Fade beast]] ([[Demon]], [[Boss]]) Optional, when on the quest [[Asunder]] and choosing to fight the demon. |
+ | * [[Fade beast]] ([[Demon]], [[Rank#Boss|Boss]]) Optional, when on the quest [[Asunder]] and choosing to fight the demon. |
− | * [[Ruck]] ([[ |
+ | * [[Ruck]] ([[Dwarf]], [[Rank#Lieutenant|Lieutenant]]) Optional, when speaking to him in wrong way |
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== Notable items == |
== Notable items == |
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+ | {{:Ortan Records|style=iconmini}} — source: {{TextContainer|Ortan Thaig Chest}}<br> |
+ | {{:Bloodline (Origins)|style=iconmini}}, source: {{TextContainer|corpse}} of corrupted spider queen<br> |
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+ | {{:Silk Weave Gloves|style=iconmini}}, source: {{TextContainer|corpse}} of corrupted spider queen<br> |
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+ | {{:Smith's Heart|style=iconmini}} — source: {{TextContainer|Cocoon}} (in spider lair)<br> |
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+ | {{:Topsider's Pommel|style=iconmini}} — source: {{TextContainer|Vase}} (in Ruck's camp)<br> |
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+ | {{:Destructionist's Belt|style=iconmini}} — source: [[Ruck]]<br> |
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+ | {{:Grandmaster Cold Iron Rune|style=iconmini}} — source: [[Ruck]]<br> |
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+ | {{:Shield of the Legion (Origins)|style=iconmini}} — source: [[Ruck]]<br> |
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+ | {{:Deep Mushroom (Origins)|style=iconmini}} — unlimited source: [[Ruck]]<br> |
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+ | {{:Lifestone|style=iconmini}} — unlimited source: [[Ruck]]<br> |
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− | Notable [[Gifts (Origins)|gifts]] for [[companions]]: |
+ | Notable [[Gifts (Origins)|gifts]] for [[Companions (Origins)|companions]]: |
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+ | {{:Etched Silver Symbol|style=iconmini}} — source: [[Ruck]]<br> |
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== Special objects == |
== Special objects == |
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− | * [[Altar of Sundering]] |
+ | * [[Altar of Sundering]] — can be interacted during [[Asunder]] quest. |
− | * [[Warrior's Grave]] |
+ | * [[Warrior's Grave]] — can be interacted during [[An Admirable Topsider]] quest. |
== Codex entries == |
== Codex entries == |
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− | {{:Codex entry: |
+ | {{:Codex entry: Asunder|style=iconmini}}, source: [[Altar of Sundering]]<br> |
− | {{:Codex entry: |
+ | {{:Codex entry: Caridin's Journal|style=iconmini}}, source: Book<br> |
+ | {{:Codex entry: Topsider's Honor|style=iconmini}}, source: [[Warrior's Grave]]<br> |
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== Containers == |
== Containers == |
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* {{TextContainer|Darkspawn Corpse}} ([[Treasure#Darkspawn|Darkspawn]], Critter) |
* {{TextContainer|Darkspawn Corpse}} ([[Treasure#Darkspawn|Darkspawn]], Critter) |
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* {{TextContainer|Darkspawn Corpse}} ([[Treasure#Darkspawn|Darkspawn]], Critter) |
* {{TextContainer|Darkspawn Corpse}} ([[Treasure#Darkspawn|Darkspawn]], Critter) |
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+ | * [[Fractured Stone]] (Stone, Normal) |
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+ | * Fractured Stone (Stone, Normal) |
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+ | * Fractured Stone (Stone, Normal) |
''Ruins'' |
''Ruins'' |
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* {{TextContainer|Darkspawn Corpse}} ([[Treasure#Darkspawn|Darkspawn]], Critter) |
* {{TextContainer|Darkspawn Corpse}} ([[Treasure#Darkspawn|Darkspawn]], Critter) |
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* {{TextContainer|Darkspawn Corpse}} ([[Treasure#Darkspawn|Darkspawn]], Critter) |
* {{TextContainer|Darkspawn Corpse}} ([[Treasure#Darkspawn|Darkspawn]], Critter) |
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− | * |
+ | * Fractured Stone (Stone, Normal) |
− | * |
+ | * Fractured Stone (Stone, Normal) |
* {{TextContainer|Ortan Thaig Chest}} (Special) - [[Ortan Records]] |
* {{TextContainer|Ortan Thaig Chest}} (Special) - [[Ortan Records]] |
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* {{TextContainer|Vase}} (Special) - [[Topsider's Pommel]] |
* {{TextContainer|Vase}} (Special) - [[Topsider's Pommel]] |
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* {{TextContainer|Chest}} ([[Treasure#Ferelden|Ferelden]], Elite) - locked |
* {{TextContainer|Chest}} ([[Treasure#Ferelden|Ferelden]], Elite) - locked |
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* {{TextContainer|Chest}} ([[Treasure#Dwarven|Dwarven]], Normal) - locked |
* {{TextContainer|Chest}} ([[Treasure#Dwarven|Dwarven]], Normal) - locked |
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− | * |
+ | * [[Cocoon]] (Special) - contains [[Smith's Heart]] |
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+ | * Fractured Stone (Stone, Normal) |
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+ | == Notes == |
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+ | * According to [[Oghren]], no dwarf has reached Ortan Thaig for five hundred years. However that is incorrect as the thaig fell during the Fourth Blight which is a little more than four hundred years before the events in ''[[Dragon Age: Origins]]''.<ref name="oghren"/> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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{{Dwarves}} |
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+ | [[Category:Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne locations]] |
− | [[Category:Dragon Age: The Calling]] |
+ | [[Category:Dragon Age: The Calling locations]] |
[[Category:Dragon Age: Origins locations]] |
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Revision as of 21:20, 2 October 2019
Ortan Thaig is an ancient thaig located somewhere beneath Ferelden.[1] Named after Paragon Ortan, this used to be the ancient home of House Ortan but was lost to the darkspawn during the Fourth Blight.[2]
Background
This is where the Paragon Branka took her entire House in order to search for the Anvil of the Void. It was the birthplace of the great Paragon Caridin, and he preferred to stay there even when he became a Paragon.
According to historians, this thaig is believed to be the place where Caridin constructed the Anvil of the Void.[3]
Involvement
Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne
Dragon Age: The Calling
In 9:10 Dragon, King Maric Theirin and a group of Grey Wardens travel to Ortan Thaig in order to find Bregan. This time, the thaig is empty. However, when they enter the palace, they find the throne occupied by the skeleton of a dwarven ruler, with other corpses spread within thirty feet of the throne. The corpse is actually possessed by a demon, which killed all the defending dwarves inside the throne room and the darkspawn which were invading the palace. Its own power fading, the demon sends Maric and the Wardens into the Fade. Maric is the first to break free of his dream and manages to rescue the Wardens, though Nicolas refuses to leave the Fade, as his body in the real world soon dies. While in the Fade, the demon tries to possess Fiona in order to become an abomination, however it is defeated in its own realm by the ones it trapped. Shortly afterwards the group returns to the mortal world and hurriedly leaves the palace.
Utha also finds dwarven runes which indicate that her House once owned a building in Ortan Thaig.[4]
Dragon Age: Origins
As part of their quest to crown a new king, the Warden must journey through here. In order to visit this area, the Warden must first traverse Caridin's Cross. It is populated by darkspawn, shades, spiders and golems. The party also notices that the Legion of the Dead passed through the area, leaving numerous darkspawn corpses behind them.[5]
Ruck can be found in the northeastern area near the bridges. Talking to him nets some information about Branka, and is also necessary to complete the quest A Mother's Hope.
The Warden will first encounter Ruck in the thaig proper, where he will engage in a brief dialogue with them before running back to his cave while giant spiders surround the party. If the Warden pursues him to his cave, Ruck can be persuaded or intimidated into trading with the Warden, being the only merchant to sell or buy items in an underground location except Orzammar. If Zevran or Oghren is present, he might force the Warden to mercy kill Ruck if the conversation goes on long enough.
- In the area where Ruck is first seen, near the two bridges, is the chest containing the documents requested by Orta for Lost to the Memories.
- This is also the resting place for Willem Trialmont, who died in 7:5 Storm, and whose sword is involved in An Admirable Topsider quest.
- There is also a place of power for the Places of Power quest next to the Altar of Sundering.
Characters
- Ruck, a dwarf who turned into a ghoul.
- Fade beast, when on the quest Asunder and using the Altar of Sundering to summon him.
Enemies
- Genlock (Darkspawn, Normal)
- Genlock emissary (Darkspawn, Normal)
- Hurlock (Darkspawn, Normal)
- Thaig crawler (Animal, Critter)
- Giant spider (Animal, Normal)
- Poisonous spider (Animal, Normal)
- Giant poisonous spider (Animal, Lieutenant)
- Ogre (Darkspawn, Lieutenant)
- Shriek alpha (Darkspawn, Lieutenant) (Assassin)
- Stone golem (Golem, Lieutenant)
- Indignant spirit (Shades, Normal) Ranged
- Forgotten spirit (Shades, Normal) Melee - weapon and shield
- Enraged spirit (Shades, Normal) Melee - two-handed weapon
- Corrupted spider (Animal, Boss)
- Corrupted spider queen (Animal, Boss)
- Fade beast (Demon, Boss) Optional, when on the quest Asunder and choosing to fight the demon.
- Ruck (Dwarf, Lieutenant) Optional, when speaking to him in wrong way
Notable items
Ortan Records — source: Ortan Thaig Chest
Bloodline, source: corpse of corrupted spider queen
Silk Weave Gloves, source: corpse of corrupted spider queen
Smith's Heart — source: Cocoon (in spider lair)
Topsider's Pommel — source: Vase (in Ruck's camp)
Armor of the Divine Will — source: Ruck
Destructionist's Belt — source: Ruck
Grandmaster Cold Iron Rune — source: Ruck
Shield of the Legion — source: Ruck
Deep Mushroom — unlimited source: Ruck
Lifestone — unlimited source: Ruck
Notable gifts for companions:
Etched Silver Symbol — source: Ruck
Special objects
- Altar of Sundering — can be interacted during Asunder quest.
- Warrior's Grave — can be interacted during An Admirable Topsider quest.
Codex entries
Codex entry: Asunder, source: Altar of Sundering
Codex entry: Caridin's Journal, source: Book
Codex entry: Topsider's Honor, source: Warrior's Grave
Containers
Darkspawn vs. spiders area
- Chest (Dwarven, Normal) - locked
- Darkspawn Corpse (Darkspawn, Critter)
- Darkspawn Corpse (Darkspawn, Critter)
- Darkspawn Corpse (Darkspawn, Critter)
- Fractured Stone (Stone, Normal)
- Fractured Stone (Stone, Normal)
- Fractured Stone (Stone, Normal)
Ruins
- Broken Chest (Dwarven, Normal)
- Broken Chest (Dwarven, Normal)
- Broken Chest (Dwarven, Elite)
- Chest (Dwarven, Normal) - locked
- Chest (Dwarven, Normal) - locked
- Darkspawn Corpse (Darkspawn, Critter)
- Darkspawn Corpse (Darkspawn, Critter)
- Fractured Stone (Stone, Normal)
- Fractured Stone (Stone, Normal)
- Ortan Thaig Chest (Special) - Ortan Records
- Vase (Special) - Topsider's Pommel
Spider lair
- Chest (Dwarven, Elite) - locked
- Chest (Ferelden, Elite) - locked
- Chest (Dwarven, Normal) - locked
- Cocoon (Special) - contains Smith's Heart
- Fractured Stone (Stone, Normal)
Notes
- According to Oghren, no dwarf has reached Ortan Thaig for five hundred years. However that is incorrect as the thaig fell during the Fourth Blight which is a little more than four hundred years before the events in Dragon Age: Origins.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ortan Thaig should be somewhere beneath Ferelden as the main characters in Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne crossed it in order to reach Gwaren from West Hill. Furthermore, the surface entrance near West Hill which is leading to the Deep Roads was again used by Maric Theirin and the Orlesian Grey Wardens years later in order to reach the thaig in Dragon Age: The Calling.
- ↑ Mentioned by Orta.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mentioned by Oghren before he joins the party at the beginning of the third task in A Paragon of Her Kind quest line.
- ↑ Dragon Age: The Calling, pp. 246-247
- ↑ Mentioned by various companions in party banter.
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