Statuary, Fine Art, and Antaam, Part 1 is a side quest in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
Acquisition[]
This quest is acquired by reading a note found on a box in the Cantori Diamond in Treviso after the events of A Slow Poison or after completing Recalling the Lost if On Blighted Wings/Minrathous was saved over Treviso.
Walkthrough[]
The team's investigation of Antaam art thieves uncovers a dangerous new plot by the invaders.
Listen to the gallery owner[]
Head to the art gallery in Treviso and talk to the gallery owner who claims to have information on Antaam activity. Upon arrival, the door has been barricaded by Antaam and the owner trapped within. Break down the blockage and head inside to speak with the owner, Mistress Trella. She claims that the Antaam trapped her inside until she agreed to hand over the contents of her gallery, but that lately they have also been stealing various works of art and treasures to sell off to merchants. She points you in the direction of the Market Master to find out more information. Before leaving, activate the Timelost Gateway at the back of the room an open the chest behind it.
Investigate the stolen art[]
Talk to the Market Master in Treviso's Grande Markets. They will confirm something suspicious is going on, but they don't know exactly what since they themselves are too conspicuous; stay hidden and eavesdrop on conversations throughout the market to learn more information. Listen in at three points throughout the market to learn that Antaam have been collecting their stolen goods in the Drowned District.
Go to the Drowned District to investigate. Take down the Antaam that attack on arrival and then search the area for the stolen art only to find nothing. Head back to the merchant in the Grande Markets, but first grab the memento at the Western edge of the area by the water. The merchant will be gone, but a note is left at their stall. The note will explain that the Antaam have been trading the artwork to Venatori in exchange for rare magical components, and that the next exchange will be in the Antaam camp in the center of the city. Go to the Antaam camp located in Heart and Central where a group of Antaam and Venatori lie in wait. Take out all enemies, then read the note next to a pile of containers. The note explains the use of magical components in enhancing gaatlok's explosive power.
Report your findings to Teia and Viago to complete the quest.
Rewards[]
Freeing Mistress Trella yields:
- +500 XP
- 200
- +5 Fade-Touched Crystal
- +100 Antivan Crows Strength
- Increased bond with party companions
Completing the quest yields:
- +500 XP
- 200
- +5 Fade-Touched Crystal
- +100 Antivan Crows Strength
- Increased bond with party companions
- New Missive Available
Results[]
The team was asked to assist a gallery owner who claims to know about strange Antaam activities in the city.
After freeing an art gallery owner trapped in her own establishment by the Antaam, the team learned the invaders had begun collecting art. The grateful gallerist asked them to investigate what happened to the stolen treasures.
Antaam have stolen fine art from all over Treviso. The team must investigate what happened to the art, and the Antaam's motivations.
The team uncovered an Antaam plot to steal art from Treviso's citizens, then trade it to the Venatori for magically enhanced gaatlok powder. The Antaam will doubtless deploy these new explosives in the future. The Crows are investigating when, and where.
- Mistress Trella becomes available as a merchant
