The Mountain-Father's Haft is a unique axe from the Warrior Item Pack II DLC for Dragon Age II.
Acquisition
- Found in a chest either at the Hawke Estate or in Gamlen's House depending on the act.
Background
The Frostbacks run red with barbarian blood. We've found their sacred caves and claimed their most holy relics. When the soldiers came out of the mountain cave and brandished this weapon, the Avvars rose up in a mighty furor. We had to put down every man, woman, and child—it was as if they'd gone rabid. Before they perished, their witch woman pronounced a curse so vile and treasonous, three soldiers had to be whipped to re-establish discipline. Our guide says this axe is a sacred weapon, a weapon of the gods.
We plan to march further into the mountains to defeat the last of the tribes. Surely there cannot be more than a thousand left. I have every confidence that by next spring these barbarians will plague us no more. Then, we can turn our attention fully to the Chasind and Alamarri.
Although this axe may look crude, I assure you that it is of enormous importance to these backwards people. Consider it the first spoils of many.
—Last letter to Magister Talerio from the first Tevinter expedition against the Avvars, 483 TE[note]
—From Codex entry: The Mountain-Father's Haft