The Magic of the Ancients is a side quest in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
Acquisition[]
This quest is acquired by interacting with the broken device in the Jagged Ruins in Arlathan Forest. Becomes available shortly after unlocking the area.
Walkthrough[]
Hidden among Arlathan Forest ruins are clues that hint at a buried secret.
Investigate the artifact[]
Find the three crystals needed to charge the artifact. Use the path to the left of the artifact to travel up and search the area.
- Once reaching a set of curved stairs, take a right instead. Down this path is the first crystal that can be repaired with Bellara's ability.
- Ascend the stairs from earlier and take the zipline to the next crystal that needs repairing.
- Adjust the nearby beam emitter to point at an energy node by a group of humanoid trees and cross the newly formed bridge to the last crystal that needs repairing.
Head back down to the broken device and repair it to complete the quest.
Rewards[]
- +100 Veil Jumper's Strength
- +5 Vhenadahl's Tears
- +200 Gold
- Increased bond with chosen companions
Results[]
Hidden among Arlathan Forest ruins are clues that hint at a buried secret.
Arlathan's ancient elven past and its magical secrets are of interest to a great many people—and not all of them have good intentions.
Note texts[]
Notes[]
- After completing the quest, the beam emitter can be adjusted to point at an energy node that builds a bridge to access the Mystical Tower at the top of the Jagged Peaks area.