Changes: The Qunari Prisoner

Revision as of 22:50, 16 January 2012

By the exit of Lothering, Sten, a Qunari warrior, is imprisoned for killing a family. The Warden can convince him to seek atonement by aiding them in the battle against the darkspawn. The Warden needs to ask the Revered Mother in the Lothering chantry to release him.

Walkthrough

Note: As soon you complete any of the main questlines (including the Urn of Sacred Ashes), you will be unable to return to Lothering - so if you want Sten in the party, be sure to rescue him prior to said completion.

Speak with Sten in his cage. He will be dismissive of most conversational options, but it can be clarified that he would rather die in battle than a cage. Regardless of how the conversation goes, most companions will vocally disapprove of his situation and support having him released.

The Warden may open the cage in a variety of ways:

If the Warden has Mechanical Expertise (or Leliana is in the party), the cage's lock can be picked.

The Revered Mother can be persuaded to release Sten into the Warden's custody. This is easier if a donation to the Chantry has been made. However, if Leliana is in the party, she alone (regardless of dialogue options, even those that lower her approval) will convince the Revered Mother to hand over the key.

The Warden can intimidate the Revered Mother into providing the key. Even a failed attempt will amuse Morrigan (+5)(pc:+4) but offend Alistair (-13)(pc:-10) and Leliana pc: (-15).

Stealing may be used to acquire the key.

Return to Sten's cage and release him. He then joins the party if you ask him.

Result

Sten will join the Warden as a companion.

Exploits

It's possible to gain maximum approval for Morrigan when trying to convince The Revered Mother to release Sten. When first talking to The Revered Mother choose the most threatening options until Morrigan comments how fun it is to threaten a priest. Simply choose to intimidate her, say you'll leave, then start the conversation again. This will add +4 approval each time. Repeat until approval is maxed. Make sure Alistair is not in your party or you will lower his approval. This method only works if you do not have the sufficient skill to intimidate her.

This is verified as working in Ultimate Edition for the PS3 or the XBox 360 and PC.

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 == Walkthrough ==
-{{Note|As soon you complete '''any''' of the main questlines (including the Urn of Sacred Ashes), you will be unable to return to Lothering. So ensure that if you want Sten in your party, you rescue him prior to doing these things.}}
+{{Note|As soon you complete '''any''' of the main questlines (including the Urn of Sacred Ashes), you will be unable to return to Lothering - so if you want Sten in the party, be sure to rescue him prior to said completion.}}
-Speak with Sten in his cage. He will be dismissive and suggest you leave him to die for his crimes. Regardless of how the conversation goes, your companions will strongly urge you free him his fate. To free Sten, the Warden needs the key to his cage or the pick the lock. The Warden can open the cage in a variety of ways:
+Speak with Sten in his cage. He will be dismissive of most conversational options, but it can be clarified that he would rather die in battle than a cage. Regardless of how the conversation goes, most companions will vocally disapprove of his situation and support having him released.
+The Warden may open the cage in a variety of ways:
-*If the Warden or [[Leliana]] has the [[Mechanical Expertise]] [[talent]], they can simply pick the lock on Sten's cage.
+*If the Warden has [[Mechanical Expertise]] (or [[Leliana]] is in the party), the cage's lock can be picked.
-*The Revered Mother can be [[persuade]]d to release Sten into the Warden's custody. This is easier depending on the amount of money the Warden donates to The Chantry; e.g. if you donate a 30 silver, you need 2 coercion points to persuade the Revered Mother to give you the key. However, if Leliana is in the active party, she will consult Leliana and give her the key to Sten's cage even if the Warden does not provide her with the tithe she requests.
+*The Revered Mother can be [[persuade]]d to release Sten into the Warden's custody. This is easier if a donation to the Chantry has been made. However, if Leliana is in the party, she alone (regardless of dialogue options, even those that lower her approval) will convince the Revered Mother to hand over the key.
-*The Warden can [[intimidate]] the Revered Mother into providing the key, amusing [[Morrigan]] {{Approval||+5}} and shocking [[Alistair]] {{Approval||-13}}.
+*The Warden can [[intimidate]] the Revered Mother into providing the key. Even a failed attempt will amuse [[Morrigan]] {{Approval||5}}({{PC}}:+4) but offend [[Alistair]] {{Approval||-13}}({{PC}}:-10) and Leliana {{PC}}:{{Approval||-15}}.
-*If the Warden has the [[Stealing]] [[skill]] they can pickpocket the Revered Mother for the key.
+*[[Stealing]] may be used to acquire the key.
-*If [[Leliana]] is present and you give a donation her approval will rise-{{Approval||+2}} if you donate 30 silver and {{Approval||+4}} if you donate 5 sovereigns.
 Return to Sten's cage and release him. He then joins the party if you ask him.