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This article is about the quest. For other uses, see Shield of the Knight Herself.

The Shield of the Knight Herself is an Act 2 companion quest for Aveline in Dragon Age II.

Acquisition

The quest is acquired by looting the gift item Shield of the Knight Herself in Ser Varnell's Refuge during the quest Offered and Lost.

Walkthrough

Speak with Aveline at her office in the Viscount's Keep. This will trigger a conversation where she takes offense at the way she is being made to give up every part of her old life. This gift quest can impact your relationship with Aveline as well as reward you with the gift item. Hawke will present the shield gift to Aveline, who in turn gets upset and throws the shield to the ground.

Hawke then can ask what happened in either the diplomatic, humorous, or aggressive choices. The following dialog changes depending where Ser Wesley's Shield is. If Aveline has Wesley's shield equipped, she will complain that she has to give it up. If you've sold it or destroyed it earlier, she will complain that you sold it for gold. If you have it in storage but not equipped to her, she will complain that you're "passing it around".

Hawke still won't understand the reason for Aveline's anger. Choosing either the hardened, aggressive, or diplomatic options will lead Aveline to finally come out with what's bothering her. When Aveline asks, "I'm not sure where I'm going as it is. Replacing what I was with this...I mean, who is Ser Aveline to me?" you can respond with the following:

  • "Don't make it such a big deal" or "I don't care, just use it."
    • Rivalry Aveline: rivalry (+15)
  • "I'll take it back then" or "It's just a gift for a friend"
    • Friendship Aveline: friendship (+10)

Result

Friendship Aveline: friendship (+15), if you insist that it is just a gift and it is in no ways related to Ser Wesley or Rivalry Aveline: rivalry (+15), if you do the opposite. (Confirmed)

Rewards

No matter what dialog choices you make, you will receive the Shield of the Knight Herself. However, its stats and who is allowed to use it varies depending on the dialog choices made:

  • If you choose to reply "Don't make it such a big deal." or "It's just a gift for a friend." then you'll receive Shield of the Knight Herself, which can only be used by Aveline.

Notes

  • Aveline's dialogue differs slightly depending on the location of Ser Wesley's Shield. If equipped or in the inventory she will ask whether she is to pawn it. If not on hand, either sold or in storage, she will mention selling it, though the latter is technically a bug.
  • It is worth noting that the unrestricted version of the shield has slightly different stats, instead of +88 attack it has +2 strength and has 174 armour instead of 190.
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