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The '''Daarvarad''' is a [[Qunari]] coastal fortress controlled by the [[Ben-Hassrath]].
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The '''Darvaarad''' is a [[Qunari]] island fortress controlled by the [[Ben-Hassrath]].
   
   
 
== Background ==
  
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{{SpoilerDAIT|"Darvaarad" is the [[Qunari]] term for a magical quarantine site. They are managed by the branch of [[Ben-Hassrath]] called "Dangerous Purpose" who are lead by [[Viddasala]].<ref>[[Codex entry: Viddasala]]</ref> One of such sites was used in the project called "Dragon's Breath". The [[eluvian]] leading to it from [[the Crossroads]] was protected with a keystone and a password: "maraas nehraa".<ref>According to the [[Archivist]] in the Inverted Ward of the [[Shattered Library]].</ref>
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{{SpoilerDAIT|"Darvaarad" is the [[Qunari]] term for a magical quarantine site. They are managed by the branch of [[Ben-Hassrath]] called "Dangerous Purpose" who are lead by [[Viddasala]].<ref>[[Codex entry: Viddasala]]</ref> One of such sites was used in the conspiracy called "Dragon's Breath". The [[eluvian]] leading to it from [[the Crossroads]] was protected with a keystone and a password: "maraas nehraa".<ref>According to the [[Archivist]] in the Inverted Ward of the [[Shattered Library]].</ref>
   
 
The Qunari in the Darvaarad both investigated inner workings of the eluvians<ref>According to the note found at the Fortress Approach.</ref> and brought in, cataloged<ref>[[Codex entry: Logs of a Darvaarad Gatekeeper]]</ref> and studied various artifacts, including [[red lyrium]], [[astrarium]]s, [[ocularum]], ancient elven statues and murals.<ref>All found in the Research Tower.</ref> They stockpiled knowledge and power, which allowed them to open so many mirrors.<ref>As explained by the Inquisitor in the Study.</ref> [[Saarath]] was one of the Qunari involved in the research.<ref>As evidenced by his [[Codex entry: Saarath|letter]] left in the Research Tower.</ref>
  
The Qunari in the Darvaarad both investigated inner workings of the eluvians<ref>According to the note found at the Fortress Approach.</ref> and brought in, cataloged<ref>[[Codex entry: Logs of a Darvaarad Gatekeeper]]</ref> and studied various artifacts, including [[red lyrium]], [[astrarium]]s, [[ocularum]], ancient elven statues and murals.<ref>All found in the Research Tower.</ref> They stockpiled knowledge and power, which allowed them to open so many mirrors.<ref>As explained by the Inquisitor in the Study.</ref> [[Saarath]] was one of the Qunari involved in the research.<ref>As evidenced by his [[Codex entry: Saarath|letter]] left in the Research Tower.</ref>
   
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The site also served as a base for [[elf|elven]] and [[human]] spies<ref>See [[Codex entry: Animal Handler's Logbook]] and the note found in the Barracks.</ref> and a gaatlock factory. The Qunari contained a [[high dragon|dragon]] they called [[ataashi]] in one of the Darvaarad's chambers and used its venom to create the explosives quickly and in large quantities.<ref>[[Codex entry: Written Instructions for New Workers]]</ref>}}
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The site also served as a base for [[elf|elven]] and [[human]] spies<ref>See [[Codex entry: Animal Handler's Logbook]] and the note found in the Barracks.</ref> and a gaatlock factory. The Qunari contained a [[high dragon|dragon]] they called [[ataashi]] in the Darvaarad's biggest chamber and used its venom to create the explosives quickly and in large quantities.<ref>[[Codex entry: Written Instructions for New Workers]]</ref>}}
   
 
== Involvement ==
  
== Involvement ==
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{{SpoilerDAIT|Viddasala uses the Darvaarad as containment area for [[Ataashi]] as part of the Dragon's Breath conspiracy, to destroy the leadership of non Qunari nations in [[Thedas]] in order to destroy enemy leadership prior to the Qunari's all out invasion. The conspiracy is eventually exposed, and the [[Inquisitor]] and their companions raid the Darvaarad, cutting off the increased Gaatlok powder supply and foiling the plan.}}
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{{SpoilerDAIT|The [[Inquisitor]] and their companions enter the Darvaarad through the eluvian in [[the Crossroads]]. As they make their way forward under heavy resistance, the Inquisitor inspects evidence of [[Qunari]] activities within the "Dragon's Breath" plan. In the Research Tower the Inquisitor finds elven artifacts, including a puzzle required for the "[[Lateral Thinker]]" achievement and a self-portrait by [[Fen'Harel]].
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Inside the gaatlock factory the Inquisitor sees the [[ataashi]] through an arch and realizes its purpose. [[Viddasala]] arrives to give orders to her forces. She then tells [[Iron Bull]] to attack the Inquisitor. If [[Bull's Chargers|his Chargers]] were sacrificed, or the Inquisitor chose not to follow up on the [[Demands of the Qun (Inquisition)|Demands of the Qun]] at all, he cannot be swayed from the [[Qun]] even if [[romance]]d and fights to his death. Otherwise he readily refuses to follow the order.
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As the Inquisitor reaches the last chamber, they can either kill or release the dragon, thus foiling the Qunari plan. Viddasala and her men prepare to flee via an eluvian when the Inquisitor's hand starts acting up again. Taking pity on them, she turns to provide some revelations: [[Solas]] is the agent of [[Fen'Harel]], he gave the orb to [[Corypheus]] and pushed a dying Qunari into the [[Winter Palace]] for the [[Inquisition]] to find. Viddasala promises to kill Solas and disappears in the mirror.}}
   
 
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*{{:Amulet of Physical Immunity|style=iconmini}}, Looted from a chest in the storage room of the Darvaarad Barracks. <br>
  
*{{:Amulet of Physical Immunity|style=iconmini}}, Looted from a chest in the storage room of the Darvaarad Barracks. <br>
 
*{{:Belt of Retaliation|style=iconmini}}, Looted from an enemy in the "Courtyard" section of The Darvaarad. <br>
  
*{{:Belt of Retaliation|style=iconmini}}, Looted from an enemy in the "Courtyard" section of The Darvaarad. <br>
 
*{{:Superb Belt of the Winter Pact|style=iconmini}}, Looted from a chest in the Darvaarad Barracks. <br>
  
*{{:Superb Belt of the Winter Pact|style=iconmini}}, Looted from a chest in the Darvaarad Barracks. <br>
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* For the additional puzzle in this area see [[Lateral Thinker]].
   
 
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Revision as of 23:57, 12 February 2018

The Darvaarad is a Qunari island fortress controlled by the Ben-Hassrath.


Background

This section contains spoilers for:
Trespasser.

"Darvaarad" is the Qunari term for a magical quarantine site. They are managed by the branch of Ben-Hassrath called "Dangerous Purpose" who are lead by Viddasala.[1] One of such sites was used in the conspiracy called "Dragon's Breath". The eluvian leading to it from the Crossroads was protected with a keystone and a password: "maraas nehraa".[2]

The Qunari in the Darvaarad both investigated inner workings of the eluvians[3] and brought in, cataloged[4] and studied various artifacts, including red lyrium, astrariums, ocularum, ancient elven statues and murals.[5] They stockpiled knowledge and power, which allowed them to open so many mirrors.[6] Saarath was one of the Qunari involved in the research.[7]

The site also served as a base for elven and human spies[8] and a gaatlock factory. The Qunari contained a dragon they called ataashi in the Darvaarad's biggest chamber and used its venom to create the explosives quickly and in large quantities.[9]


Involvement

This section contains spoilers for:
Trespasser.

The Inquisitor and their companions enter the Darvaarad through the eluvian in the Crossroads. As they make their way forward under heavy resistance, the Inquisitor inspects evidence of Qunari activities within the "Dragon's Breath" plan. In the Research Tower the Inquisitor finds elven artifacts, including a puzzle required for the "Lateral Thinker" achievement and a self-portrait by Fen'Harel.

Inside the gaatlock factory the Inquisitor sees the ataashi through an arch and realizes its purpose. Viddasala arrives to give orders to her forces. She then tells Iron Bull to attack the Inquisitor. If his Chargers were sacrificed, or the Inquisitor chose not to follow up on the Demands of the Qun at all, he cannot be swayed from the Qun even if romanced and fights to his death. Otherwise he readily refuses to follow the order.

As the Inquisitor reaches the last chamber, they can either kill or release the dragon, thus foiling the Qunari plan. Viddasala and her men prepare to flee via an eluvian when the Inquisitor's hand starts acting up again. Taking pity on them, she turns to provide some revelations: Solas is the agent of Fen'Harel, he gave the orb to Corypheus and pushed a dying Qunari into the Winter Palace for the Inquisition to find. Viddasala promises to kill Solas and disappears in the mirror.


Places

  • Fortress Approach
  • Courtyard
  • Research Tower
  • Darvaarad Barracks
  • Study
  • Gaatlok Factory
  • Venom Extraction Chamber

Quests

Trespasser Trespasser

Enemies

This section contains spoilers for:
Trespasser.


Notable items

Codex entries

Codex entry: Animal Handler's Logbook Codex entry: Animal Handler's Logbook
Codex entry: Letters and Replies Codex entry: Letters and Replies
Codex entry: Logs of a Darvaarad Gatekeeper Codex entry: Logs of a Darvaarad Gatekeeper
Codex entry: Orders Posted in the Factory Codex entry: Orders Posted in the Factory
Codex entry: Saarath Codex entry: Saarath
Codex entry: Written Instructions for New Workers Codex entry: Written Instructions for New Workers

Other texts

Qunari Notes Qunari Notes

Notes

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ Codex entry: Viddasala
  2. ↑ According to the Archivist in the Inverted Ward of the Shattered Library.
  3. ↑ According to the note found at the Fortress Approach.
  4. ↑ Codex entry: Logs of a Darvaarad Gatekeeper
  5. ↑ All found in the Research Tower.
  6. ↑ As explained by the Inquisitor in the Study.
  7. ↑ As evidenced by his letter left in the Research Tower.
  8. ↑ See Codex entry: Animal Handler's Logbook and the note found in the Barracks.
  9. ↑ Codex entry: Written Instructions for New Workers
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