Return to Ostagar (quest)

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See Also Ostagar, Return to Ostagar the DLC.

Walkthrough

Note: If you have completed The Hungry Deserter quest and have used the key to open the Mage's Chest, then you will not be able to open the chest during this quest and will not be able to obtain the Corrupt Inquisitor Staff

When returning to Ostagar you start off at the upper west side of the ruins where the infirmary was once located, from entering Ostagar to reaching the Tower of Ishal you will run into serveral elite mobs who will drop Cailan's Armor. Proceed towards the location of the war council and towards the former magi encampment proceed where you will find rubble marked Elric's Buried Key to loot Key to the Royal Arms Chest. Continue on towards King Cailan's Tent, here is where you find Cailan's Chest and loot Maric's Blade and the quest item 'Secret Correspondence'. Cross the bridge to the eastern side of the ruins where you will discover King Cailan's body afterwards clear the eastern side of the ruins and head for the Tower of Ishal. Once inside the tower you see the stairs are barracked and an opening to the Darkspawn Tunnels, follow the tunnels to the Battlefield. After defeating the Boss Risen Ogre, return and decide what to do with Cailan's body.

Cailan's Body

There are three options presented as to what to do with Cailan's body - give him a funeral pyre, cut him down and leave him for the wolves or leave him for the Darkspawn. Depending on who is in the party at the time, each companion has differing reactions to what you choose to do.

Funeral Pyre:

Zevran (-3)

Wolves:

Zevran (-3)

Leave him:

Zevran (0)

Items

Cailan's Breastplate
Type	Massive chestpiece
Set	Cailan's
Material	Varies (Tier 5-7)
Requires	36-42 strength
Armor	15.75-21.88
Fatigue	25.20-27.30%
Stats	+1 armor +15 physical resistance
Value	3 42 50
Description	You remember the sun gleaming off of this golden armor the first time you met with the king. When equipped in a set with Cailan's Greaves, Helm, and Gauntlets, the character's fatigue is reduced and he gains a bonus to health regeneration while in combat.
Item ID	kcc_im_arm_cht_mas_cai
Appearances	Dragon Age: Origins - Return to Ostagar

, source: Drop Hurlock General

Cailan's Gauntlets
Type	Massive gloves
Set	Cailan's
Material	Varies (Tier 5-7)
Requires	36-42 strength
Armor	2.25-3.13
Fatigue	3.60-3.90%
Stats	+1 armor +15% critical/backstab damage
Value	91 25
Description	Etchings along the cuff depict a hunting scene. Dogs lead the crowned hunter onward toward a clutch of nested fowl. When equipped in a set with Cailan's Greaves, Breastplate, and Helm, the character's fatigue is reduced and he gains a bonus to health regeneration while in combat.
Item ID	kcc_im_arm_glv_mas_cai
Appearances	Dragon Age: Origins - Return to Ostagar

, source: Drop Hurlock Strategist

Cailan's Greaves
Type	Massive boots
Set	Cailan's
Material	Varies (Tier 5-7)
Requires	36-42 strength
Armor	2.70-3.75
Fatigue	3.60-3.90%
Stats	+1 armor +20% chance to dodge attacks
Value	1 22 50
Description	Their ornate etchings inlaid with gold, these heavy greaves were intended as much for ceremony as for battle. When equipped in a set with Cailan's Breastplate, Helm, and Gauntlets, the character's fatigue is reduced and he gains a bonus to health regeneration while in combat.
Item ID	kcc_im_arm_bot_mas_cai
Appearances	Dragon Age: Origins - Return to Ostagar

, source: Drop Hurlock Strider

Cailan's Helm
Type	Massive helmet
Set	Cailan's
Material	Varies (Tier 5-7)
Requires	36-42 strength
Armor	2.70-3.75
Fatigue	3.60-3.90%
Stats	+1 armor +10 mental resistance
Value	81 25
Description	A plume of royal purple extends from the golden helm. When lowered, the visor is clearly reminiscent of a crown. When equipped in a set with Cailan's Greaves, Breastplate, and Gauntlets, the character's fatigue is reduced and he gains a bonus to health regeneration while in combat.
Item ID	kcc_im_arm_hel_mas_cai
Appearances	Dragon Age: Origins - Return to Ostagar

, source: Drop Hurlock Necromancer

Cailan's Shield
Type	Kite shield
Set	Cailan's Arms
Material	Varies (Tier 5-7)
Requires	32-38 strength
Strength Modifier	1.00
Fatigue	4.16%
Defense	4.00
Missile Deflection	7.50
Stats	+1 armor Chance to avoid missile attacks (+20)
Locations	Ostagar
Value	1 22 50
Description	Two dogs rampant support a golden crown. One wields an axe as a symbol of might, the other a royal scepter as a symbol of command. When equipped in a set with Maric's Blade, the character gains bonuses to damage and to stamina regeneration while in combat.
Item ID	kcc_im_arm_shd_kit_cai
Appearances	Dragon Age: Origins - Return to Ostagar

, source: Drop Hurlock Vanguard

Corrupted Magister's Staff
Type	Staff
Material	Red Steel (Tier 5)
Damage	5.60 (Physical)
Requires	30 magic
Restriction	Mage
Armor Penetration	32.00
Range	55
Spellpower	5
Stats	+5 spellpower +15% spirit damage Possible paralysis (5%)
Locations	Ostagar, found in the Mages' Chest in the Return to Ostagar DLC if the Key to the Mages' Chest wasn't used during The Hungry Deserter.
Value	10 30 0
Description	The metal surface of the staff is covered with unpleasant scratches and mottled.
Item ID	kcc_im_wep_mag_sta_crp
Appearances	Dragon Age: Origins - Return to Ostagar

, source: Mages' Chest, if the Key to the Mages' Chest wasn't already used beforehand during The Hungry Deserter

Duncan's Dagger
Type	Dagger
Material	Varies (Tier 5-7)
Damage	5.60-6.40
Requires	24-30 dexterity
Strength Modifier	0.85
Critical Chance	4.20%-4.80%
Armor Penetration	6.40-8.00
Runes	2-3
Stats	+4 dexterity +10% critical/backstab damage +10 damage vs. dragons
Locations	Ostagar, found on the corpse of Risen Ogre
Value	1 35 0
Description	An engraving along the hilt reads "In peace, vigilance. In war, victory. In death, sacrifice."
Item ID	kcc_im_wep_mel_dag_dun
Appearances	Dragon Age: Origins - Return to Ostagar

, source: Drop Risen Ogre

Duncan's Sword
Type	Longsword
Material	Varies (Tier 5-7)
Damage	11.20
Requires	25-31 strength
Strength Modifier	1.00
Critical Chance	3.20%
Armor Penetration	4.00
Runes	2-3 (console)
Stats	+3 willpower +3 cunning +2/+4 stamina regeneration in combat +4 damage vs. darkspawn
Locations	Ostagar, looted off the Risen Ogre in the Return to Ostagar DLC
Value	8 20 0
Description	This plain and simple longsword, unornamented yet of the finest craftmanship, brings back many memories of Duncan, your Grey Warden mentor.
Item ID	kcc_im_wep_mel_lsw_dun
Appearances	Dragon Age: Origins - Return to Ostagar

, source: Drop Risen Ogre

Firestone Harness
Type	Collar
Stats	+25% cold resistance +4 attack
Locations	Dead Mabari (Ostagar)
Value	2 18 0
Description	Heavy black leather, from which a mabari, hopefully, can't wriggle free.
Item ID	kcc_im_spc_dog_col_cld
Appearances	Dragon Age: Origins - Return to Ostagar

, source: Dead Mabari

Joining Chalice
Type	Gift
Description	Darkspawn blood still encrusts this silver chalice. With a shudder, you remember the day you brought it to your lips and drank deeply of all the mysteries that lay within.
Item ID	kcc100im_joining_chalice
Appearances	Dragon Age: Origins - Return to Ostagar

, Gift, source: Found where the Joining Ritual took place

Key to Mages' Chest
Type	Key Plot item
Locations	Ostagar
Quests	The Hungry Deserter Return to Ostagar
Description	An ornate key in questionable condition. Oddly enough, it's a little warm...
Item ID	pre100im_key_wizards_chest
Appearances	Dragon Age: Origins Return to Ostagar

, source: Charred Corpse

Key to the Royal Arms Chest
Type	Key Plot item
Locations	Ostagar
Quests	Return to Ostagar
Description	The teeth of this key are intricate and finely wrought, clearly the work of a talented locksmith.
Item ID	kcc100im_chest_key
Appearances	Dragon Age: Origins - Return to Ostagar

, source: Elric's Buried Key

Maric's Blade
Type	Longsword
Set	Cailan's Arms
Material	Varies (Tier 5-7)
Damage	9.80-11.20
Requires	No
Strength Modifier	1.00
Critical Chance	2.80%-3.20%
Armor Penetration	3.20-4.00
Runes	2-3
Stats	+0.75/1.5 health regeneration in combat Weakens nearby darkspawn +0.75/1.5 stamina regeneration in combat +6 damage vs. darkspawn
Value	12 31 99
Description	Runes glow along the length of this mighty blade. King Maric, father to King Cailan, bore it in his battles against Orlais. When equipped in a set with Cailan's Shield, the character gains bonuses to damage and to stamina regeneration while in combat.
Item ID	kcc_im_wep_mel_lsw_mar
Appearances	Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne Dragon Age: The Calling Dragon Age: Origins - Return to Ostagar

, source: Cailan's Chest

Nug Crusher
Type	Maul
Material	Varies (Tier 5-7)
Damage	12.60-14.40
Requires	32-38 strength
Strength Modifier	1.25
Critical Chance	0.70%-0.80%
Armor Penetration	11.20-14.00
Runes	2 or 3
Stats	+4 dexterity +100 stamina Chance to stun
Locations	Ostagar
Description	Metal bands binds the heavy stone securely to the shaft.
Item ID	kcc_im_wep_mal_nug
Appearances	Dragon Age: Origins – Return to Ostagar

, source: Weapon Stand, Tower of Ishal

Repeater Gloves
Type	Light gloves
Material	Varies (Tier 3-9)
Requires	14 strength
Armor	1.50
Fatigue	1.08%
Stats	Rapid aim +1 armor penetration
Locations	Ostagar
Description	The leather or these archer's gloves is soft and supple, offering just enough protection from the bowstring's pull without interfering with your touch.
Item ID	kcc_im_arm_glv_lgt_spd
Appearances	Dragon Age: Origins - Return to Ostagar

, source: Wooden Crate

Secret Correspondence
Type	Plot item
Locations	Ostagar
Quests	Return to Ostagar
Description	A bundle of documents, comprised mostly of private correspondence to and from King Cailan.
Item ID	kcc100im_cailans_docs
Appearances	Dragon Age: Origins

, source: Cailan's Chest

Swiftrunner Warpaint
Type	Warpaint
Requires	10 strength
Stats	+2 dexterity +2 damage
Locations	Dead Mabari (Ostagar)
Value	2 5 0
Description	This dates back to the Black Age, and supposedly brings luck when fighting beasts.
Item ID	kcc_im_spc_dog_pnt_sft
Appearances	Dragon Age: Origins - Return to Ostagar

, source: Dead Mabari

Enemies

• Blight Wolf
• Genlock
• Genlock Necromancer, Elite
• Hurlock
• Hurlock Emissary, Elite
• Hurlock General, Elite
• Hurlock Strategist, Elite
• Hurlock Strider, Elite
• Hurlock Vanguard, Elite
• Risen Ogre, Boss
• Shambling Corpse
• Shambling Skeleton
• Shrieks

Bugs

Sometimes the Genlock Necromancer appears standing amidst a horde of other darkspawn and cannot be targetted or killed. He only becomes active and killable when the Risen Ogre is finally dead. For some reason despite the quest shown being complete, interacting with King Cailan's body afterwards does not give you options to 'deal' with his his body as if the quest was still incomplete.