Redcliffe Castle is the seat of the Guerrin family. In the valley below is Redcliffe Village. The fortress provides soldiers to the entire Redcliffe region. Redcliffe's coat of arms is a tower atop a red cliff on a white background.
Background[]
Castle Redcliffe has stood for far longer than the village it protects. Since the days of the Alamarri clans, the castle has guarded the main pass through the Frostback Mountains into Orlais. Redcliffe Castle is the first and last line of defense for the sole land route into Ferelden, and the country has never fallen to any force that did not first take Redcliffe.[1]
It was here that the Avvar hill folk came to strike at the lowlands to the east, and it was this castle that the Orlesian Empire needed to control before conquering Ferelden. That was no easy task, for while the folk of Redcliffe may be simple, they are also proud of their ancient role as Ferelden's protectors from incursion. "There is iron in the hills, as there is in the people" goes the local saying, and no one disbelieves it.
The fortress has endured many sieges. On only three such occasions was it successfully taken—first by Calenhad Theirin,[2] much later by Orlesian nobility, and most recently when restored to the Guerrins in the Fereldan Rebellion. The castle is popularly described as "unassailable" in spite of these three attacks.[1] According to Cullen, Redcliffe Castle is one of Ferelden's most defensible fortresses, having repelled thousands of assaults.
Involvement[]
Dragon Age: Origins[]
Upon the Warden's arrival at Redcliffe, the castle has been taken over by an undead horde which is attacking Redcliffe Village. No matter if they decide to help the village or not, he or she will have to fight through the undead guarding the castle where they will, in the end, find Connor Guerrin possessed by a desire demon. After ending the threat of the abomination, the Warden revived a comatose Arl Eamon Guerrin with a Pinch of Sacred Ash.
Later Redcliffe Castle serves as a staging area for troops fighting against the Blight.
Dragon Age: Inquisition[]
The Monarchy offered the Rebel Mages sanctuary in Ferelden, in the Arling of Redcliffe. The mages gratefully accepted the offer however the Templar host pursued them across the border.
Chaos erupted after the explosion that caused the Breach destroyed the Chantry's peace summit. Eventually Venatori infiltrators persuaded the desperate mages under Fiona that their only hope of survival was to escape to the Tevinter Imperium. One of the Venatori, Magister Gereon Alexius, traveled in time to the rebel mages' most desperate moment and offered the mages citizenship in exchange for ten years indentured servitude. Feeling they had no choice, the mages accepted. Alexius banished Arl Teagan Guerrin and seized Redcliffe Castle as his stronghold.
Redcliffe Castle after a year of Alexius' rule
They discover that Alexius has held on to Redcliffe Castle, turning it into a major Venatori stronghold in southern Thedas and both the Inquisition and Ferelden have failed in their attempts to oust the Venatori from the fortress. Magister Alexius has greatly expanded the Castle's underground chambers and outer fortifications and the castle is now overgrown with Red lyrium deposits. Alexius has also allowed rifts into the Fade to open throughout the Castle, leaving whole sections of the fortress overrun with Demons. Alexius himself has installed a unique and seemingly impenetrable barrier door which blocks access to the throne room, a door that can only be opened with all five of the red lyrium rings held by his most trusted Venatori mages.
The Herald and Dorian, together with their allies, kill Alexius and return to their original time and Magister Alexius is swiftly captured thus preventing Alexius' version of Redcliffe Castle from ever coming to be.
Dragon Age: Origins[]
Characters[]
- Arl Eamon Guerrin
- Arlessa Isolde Guerrin
- Connor Guerrin – son of Isolde and Eamon.
- Cassian - only if a particular decision is made during the Nature of the Beast questline.
- First Enchanter Irving - only if certain choices are made during Broken Circle and the Arl of Redcliffe questline.
- Jowan – a mage imprisoned in the dungeon.
- Ser Perth - enters the Castle as soon as the Gate Lever is activated.
- Bann Teagan Guerrin – Bann of Rainsfere, Eamon's younger brother.
- Valena – servant to Arlessa Isolde and daughter of Owen the village blacksmith.
Quests[]
Map of the Main Floor
Map of the Upper Floor
Main[]
Side[]
Hostile creatures[]
- Mabari
- Mabari (Normal)
- Mabari (Lieutenant)
Enemies[]
- Undead
- Devouring corpse (Normal & Lieutenant)
- Enraged corpse (Normal)
- Revenant (Lieutenant)
- Shambling corpse (Normal)
- Skeleton archer (Normal)
- Suit of armor (Normal, Warrior, Champion) - they appear decorative, but as the Warden passes through the hall they will become animated and attack.
- Undead corpses of various named villagers (Normal) - only if the Warden failed to aid Redcliffe.
- Demons
- Lesser Shade (Normal)
- Greater Shade (Lieutenant)
- Desire (Boss) - only if a possessed Connor is incited to combat.
- Humans
- Chamberlain (Normal)
- Sword-and-Shield Warrior Guards (Critter; with Shield Pummel and Assault)
- Crossbowmen Guards (Critter; with Aim and Shattering Shot)
- Bann Teagan Guerrin (Lieutenant, Champion) - while temporarily ensorceled.
Notable items[]
Main Floor[]
Black Leather Collar- Heavy Maul
- Kaddis of Hakkon Wintersbreath
- Redcliffe Shield
- Redcliffe Vault Key - carried by the Chamberlain.
- Warpaint of the Tempest
Upper Floor[]
Companion Gifts[]
Main Floor[]
- Alistair's Mother's Amulet for Alistair - found on the desk in Arl Eamon's study.
- Lamb Bone for Dog - in a chest.
- Botanist's Map of Thedas for the Secret Companion - in a chest.
- Small Silver Ring - in a chest.
Upper Floor[]
- Stone Dragon Statuette for Alistair - in a chest on the Second Floor.
- Silver-Framed Still Life for Sten - in a chest.
- The Guerrins of Ferelden for Wynne - on a bookshelf.
- Map of Occupied Ferelden for Secret Companion - in a chest (only during the Final Onslaught).
Containers[]
Courtyard[]
Armory[]
- Armor Stand (Generic Armor, Normal)
- Chest (Generic Armor, Elite)
- Chest (Generic Weapons, Elite)
- Weapon Stand (Generic Weapons, Normal)
- Weapon Stand (Generic Weapons, Normal)
- Weapon Stand (Generic Weapons, Normal) - contains Heavy Maul.
Kennels[]
- Chest (Special) - contains Kaddis of Hakkon Wintersbreath and the Lamb Bone.
- Charred Corpse (Generic, Critter)
Main Floor, north corridor[]
- Armoire (Generic, Normal)
- Cabinet (Generic, Normal)
- Cabinet (Generic, Normal)
- Wooden Crate (Generic, Normal)
- Wooden Crate (Generic, Normal)
Main Floor, south[]
- Desk (Books and Scrolls, Critter) - contains Alistair's Mother's Amulet.
- Chest (Ferelden, Elite) - locked
Upper Floor, bedrooms[]
The Vault[]
- Armor Stand (Generic Armor, Boss)
- Chest (Orlesian, Elite) - contains Silver-Framed Still Life.
- Chest (Ferelden, Boss) - contains Eamon's Shield.
- Chest (Ferelden, Elite)
- Weapon Stand (Generic Weapons, Boss) - contains The Fox's Bow.
- Weapon Stand (Generic Weapons, Elite) - contains Chevalier's Mace.
Special objects[]
- Gate Lever - opens the inner gate, which allows for Ser Perth and his knights to assist with liberating the castle.
- Landmark Tree - for Dog, in the courtyard.
Codex entries[]
- Codex entry: Connor Guerrin
- Codex entry: The History of the Chantry: Chapter 2 - book in the upstairs chantry.
- Codex entry: Geography of Ferelden
- Codex entry: The Orlesian Empire - book in Eamon's study.
- Codex entry: Journal of the Tranquil - book in the guest room.
- Codex entry: Aveline, Knight of Orlais - book in Connor's room.
- Codex entry: History of Ferelden: Chapter 1 - book in Eamon's room.
- Codex entry: The First Blight: Chapter 2 - book in Eamon's room.
Dragon Age: Inquisition[]
Areas[]
- Upper Royal Wing
- Lower Royal Wing
- Courtyard
- Docks
- Torture Chambers
- Guard Barracks
- Upper Cells
- Lower Cells
Characters[]
- King Alistair (conditional)
- Queen Anora (conditional)
- Connor Guerrin (conditional)
- Dorian Pavus
- Felix Alexius
- Grand Enchanter Fiona
- Magister Gereon Alexius
- Hanley D'Urvain
- Leliana
- Linnea
- Lysas
- Talwyn
Quests[]
Enemies[]
Notable items[]
- Bianca Arms II - looted from Hanley.
- Bleeder of Souls - looted from Hanley.
- Circle of Magi Banner - looted from a pyramid shaped chest in the Upper Royal Wing.
- Masterwork Wave Blade Schematic - looted from a room in the Upper Royal Wing (east side).
- Staff of Stasis - looted after defeating Alexius.
Codex entries[]
Note texts[]
- A Guard's Journal
- Alexius's Journal
- A Prayer to the New God
- Spellbinder's Journal
- Studies on the Blight
Trivia[]
- (Origins) If the vault is looted before the quest the Arl of Redcliffe is advanced, the castle's Quartermaster and a servant can be overheard mentioning that not much of the treasury remains.
Gallery[]
Dragon Age: Origins[]
Dragon Age: Inquisition Maps[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Redcliffe. Dragon Age.
- ↑ Codex entry: History of Ferelden: Chapter 1
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