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The Siege of Vigil's Keep is a main quest in Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening. It is one of the two quest options for the Warden-Commander during the Mother's darkspawn attack, the other being The Assault on Amaranthine. The prelude is the same for both quests until the decision whether or not to attempt to save the city is made.

Walkthrough

Prelude

The following steps are identical to The Assault on Amaranthine.

Preparations

Make sure the following is completed or acquired before talking to Varel, as this is a "point of no return" quest. Everything listed is optional.

All side quests, including fully upgrading Vigil's Keep.

Buying/selling items (including in the city of Amaranthine).

Getting what you want to keep out of your Personal Storage container in the Throne Room of Vigil's Keep.

Vigil's Keep

After the quests The Righteous Path, Last of the Legion and Shadows of the Blackmarsh have been completed, speak to Varel to initiate a confrontation with the nobles in throne room. There will be a messenger reporting an attack on the City of Amaranthine. The Warden-Commander will have to select up to three companions to march with them to Amaranthine.

Justice approves (+2)

Oghren approves (+6)

Nathaniel approves (+3)

Sigrun approves (+3)

Velanna approves (+2)

If left behind at the Vigil:

Anders approves (+2). Anders is the only companion that has an approval gain for not being taken to the city.

City of Amaranthine

The Warden arrives at the city to find that the city is stormed by darkspawn. After a small fight the city's commander, Constable Aidan, greets you and a talking darkspawn messenger, The Messenger, sent by the Architect arrives. The Warden is informed of an attack on Vigil's Keep, and both the messenger and Aidan urge the Warden to return to defend the keep.

At this point the Warden has two options:

Fight to save the city and the remaining survivors, which will continue the quest The Assault on Amaranthine. See here.
Set Amaranthine on fire, thereby destroying the city and the darkspawn inside and return to the keep, which leads to the quest The Siege of Vigil's Keep.

Approval changes should the Warden-Commander choose to save the keep:

Anders disapproves (-5), but if persuaded, no change

Justice disapproves (-5), but if persuaded

(+2)

Oghren approves (+3)

Sigrun disapproves (-5), but if persuaded

(+2)

Velanna approves (+3)

There is no approval change for Nathaniel.

Once you return to Vigil's Keep, if the following were not in your party when you arrived at Amaranthine:

Justice approves (+2)

Nathaniel approves (+3)

Oghren approves (+3)

Sigrun approves (+3)

Velanna approves (+6)

Anders approves (+6)

The Siege of Vigil's Keep

Vigil's Keep - Throne Room

After a brief cutscene you will be in the Vigil's Keep - Throne Room. Varel tell you that the darkspawn have been here for a few days but have not breached the walls, you have several chat options here they all lead to the same result. When you start the battle you have a radial menu that will let you call in reinforcements.

If you did the quest Smuggler's Run and freed Jacen, he will tell you that if you need a master archer just call him in and he will snipe targets. Sergeant Maverlies will offer the same function if he is not there.

If you fully upgraded all of Vigil's Keep defenses, Voldrik will tell you no ogre will come busting down the walls.

If you did the quest Bomb's Away, Dworkin will tell you the catapults have a nice surprise for the darkspawn.

Vigil's Keep Gates

At this point the battle is pretty straightforward: defend the gates from darkspawn. After the fight a cutscene will play telling you the children are attacking the east wall. Go defend the east wall. After the children are dead, head out to the courtyard and dispose of the darkspawn there, then head to the front gates to defend there. As you come in sight of the front gates, a cutscene will play showing Seneschal Varel defending only to be killed by an ogre.

After the cutscene where the Herald is highly upset, you can speak to a medic who will sell healing supplies. After you make your purchases, you must defend the gates again. After a quick battle ensues, make your way back to the courtyard and defend it. After your victory in the courtyard a massive armored ogre alpha will appear. This is a boss battle, so fight accordingly. There will also be hurlocks, genlocks, and a heretic disciple or two.

Bug! When defending the gates, the quest possibly won't renew after killing droves of darkspawn, causing you to fight a never ending horde.

Now head back to the gates and defeat the Herald. Upon defeating him, you see another cut scene telling you that you have succeeded: as the darkspawn retreated, they left a trail that even the greenest of recruits could follow. They will also explain that you took heavy losses and you are on your own for the final battle. You will now get the quest Depths of Depravity. Don't forget to collect your loot from the ogre and the Herald.

Bug! After the fight, none of the characters outside can be interacted with, including Wade. Ambassador Cera and Yuriah can still be traded with.

Bug! If you enter the throne room after the fight you will see two Captain Garevels.

Result

Vigil's Keep is saved at the cost of Amaranthine. The epilogue is affected as well.

Rewards

1000 XP for arriving at the City of Amaranthine in the beginning
1000 XP for defending the gates at the start of the siege (this phase ends when 3 heretic disciples are dispatched.)
1000 XP for protecting the eastern wall against the Children (this phase ends when 3 childer hatchling alphas are killed.)
1250 XP for securing the front gates against 3 ogres
1250 XP for clearing the courtyard of 3 heretic disciples
2500 XP for defeating the armored ogre and the Herald

Note: This is a total of 8000 XP as compared to possible 10500 XP for The Assault on Amaranthine; however, due to continual spawning of enemies at the gate here and variation in XP of guards saved at Amaranthine, the final XP is comparable.

Notable items

From the armored ogre:

Barbed Fists

Helm of Dragon's Peak

From the Herald:

Blessing of the Divine

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+'''The Siege of Vigil's Keep''' is a [[Main quests (Awakening)|main quest]] in ''[[Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening]]''. It is one of the two quest options for the [[Warden-Commander]] during the [[Mother]]'s [[darkspawn]] attack, the other being [[The Assault on Amaranthine]]. The prelude is the same for both quests until the decision whether or not to attempt to save the city is made.
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-'''The Siege of Vigil's Keep''' is a quest in ''[[Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening]]''. It is one of the two quest options for the Commander during the [[Mother]]'s [[darkspawn]] attack, the other being [[The Assault on Amaranthine]]. The prelude is the same for both quests until the decision whether or not to attempt to save the city is made.
-==Walkthrough==
+== Walkthrough ==
-===Prelude===
+=== Prelude ===
 The following steps are identical to The Assault on Amaranthine.
-====Preparations====
+==== Preparations ====
 Make sure the following is completed or acquired before talking to [[Varel]], as this is a "point of no return" quest. Everything listed is optional.
 * All side quests, including fully upgrading Vigil's Keep.
-* Buying/Selling items (including in the [[City of Amaranthine#City of Amaranthine|City of Amaranthine]]).
+* Buying/selling items (including in the city of Amaranthine).
+* Getting what you want to keep out of your Personal Storage container in the Throne Room of Vigil's Keep.
-====Vigil's Keep====
+==== Vigil's Keep ====
-After the quests [[The Righteous Path]], [[Last of the Legion]] and [[Shadows of the Blackmarsh]] have been completed, speak to Varel to initiate a confrontation with the nobles in [[Vigil's Keep - Throne Room]]. There will be a messenger reporting an attack on the City of Amaranthine. The Warden-Commander will have to select up to three companions to march with him to the [[City of Amaranthine]]. [[Sigrun]] insists on coming, however not choosing her will not result in any disapproval from her.
+After the quests [[The Righteous Path]], [[Last of the Legion]] and [[Shadows of the Blackmarsh]] have been completed, speak to Varel to initiate a confrontation with the nobles in [[Vigil's Keep - Throne Room|throne room]]. There will be a messenger reporting an attack on the [[City of Amaranthine]]. The Warden-Commander will have to select up to three [[companions (Origins)|companions]] to march with them to Amaranthine.
+:{{Approval|Justice|2}}
-====City of Amaranthine====
+:{{Approval|Oghren|6}}
+:{{Approval|Nathaniel|3}}
+:{{Approval|Sigrun|3}}
+:{{Approval|Velanna|2}}
+If left behind at the Vigil:
-The Warden arrives at the city to find that the city is stormed by darkspawn. After a small fight the city's commander, [[Constable Aidan]], greets you and a talking darkspawn messenger ([[The Messenger]]) sent by the Architect arrives. The Warden is informed of an attack on Vigil's Keep, and both the messenger and Aidan urge the Warden to return to defend the keep.
+:{{Approval|Anders|2}}. Anders is the only companion that has an approval gain for ''not'' being taken to the city.
+==== City of Amaranthine ====
+The Warden arrives at the city to find that the city is stormed by darkspawn. After a small fight the city's commander, Constable [[Aidan]], greets you and a talking darkspawn messenger, [[The Messenger (Awakening)|The Messenger]], sent by the [[Architect]] arrives. The Warden is informed of an attack on Vigil's Keep, and both the messenger and Aidan urge the Warden to return to defend the keep.
 At this point the Warden has two options:
-#Fight to save the city and the remaining survivors (leads to The Assault on Amaranthine)
+* Fight to save the city and the remaining survivors, which will continue the quest [[The Assault on Amaranthine]]. See [[The Assault on Amaranthine#The Assault on Amaranthine (continued)|here]].
-#Set the Amaranthine on fire thereby destroying the city and the darkspawn inside and return to the keep (leads to The Siege of Vigil's Keep)
+* Set Amaranthine on fire, thereby destroying the city and the darkspawn inside and return to the keep, which leads to the quest [[The Siege of Vigil's Keep#The Siege of Vigil's Keep|The Siege of Vigil's Keep]].
 Approval changes should the Warden-Commander choose to save the keep:
+:{{Approval|Anders|-5}}, but if persuaded, no change
+:{{Approval|Justice|-5}}, but if persuaded {{Approval|2}}
+:{{Approval|Oghren|3}}
+:{{Approval|Sigrun|-5}}, but if persuaded {{Approval|2}}
+:{{Approval|Velanna|3}}
+There is no approval change for Nathaniel.
+<gallery widths="199" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true">
-{{Approval|Oghren|+3}}<br />
+Ballistae firing to Amaranthine.png|Ballistae firing to the City of Amaranthine
-{{Approval|Sigrun|+2}}<br />
+City of Amaranthine on fire I.png|The City of Amaranthine on fire
-{{Approval|Justice|-5}} (When not persuaded)<br />
+City of Amaranthine under fire II.png|The death of the city's residents
-{{Approval|Anders|+6}}<br />
+</gallery>
-{{Approval|Velanna|+6}}<br />
-{{Approval|Nathaniel|+3}}<br />
+Once you return to Vigil's Keep, if the following were not in your party when you arrived at Amaranthine:
-===The Siege of Vigil's Keep===
+:{{Approval|Justice|2}}
-====Detailed Walkthrough====
+:{{Approval|Nathaniel|3}}
-=====Vigil's Keep - Throne Room=====
+:{{Approval|Oghren|3}}
-After a brief cutscene you will be in the [[Vigil's Keep - Throne Room]]. [[Seneschal Varel]] tell you that the darkspawn have been here for a few days but have not breached the walls, you have several chat options here they all lead to the same result. When you start the battle you have a radial menu that will let you call in reinforcements.
+:{{Approval|Sigrun|3}}
+:{{Approval|Velanna|6}}
+:{{Approval|Anders|6}}
+=== The Siege of Vigil's Keep ===
-* If you did the quest [[Smuggler's Run]] and freed the [[elf]] he will tell you that if you need a master archer just call him in and he will snipe targets. [[Sergeant Maverlies]] will offer the same function if he is not there.
+==== Vigil's Keep - Throne Room ====
+After a brief cutscene you will be in the [[Vigil's Keep - Throne Room]]. [[Varel]] tell you that the darkspawn have been here for a few days but have not breached the walls, you have several chat options here they all lead to the same result. When you start the battle you have a radial menu that will let you call in reinforcements.
-* If you fully upgraded all of [[Vigil's Keep]] defenses Voldrik will tell you no [[ogre]] will come busting down the walls.
+* If you did the quest [[Smuggler's Run]] and freed [[Jacen]], he will tell you that if you need a master archer just call him in and he will snipe targets. [[Maverlies|Sergeant Maverlies]] will offer the same function if he is not there.
-*If you did the quest [[Bomb's Away]] Dworkin will tell you the catapults have a nice surprise for the darkspawn.
+* If you fully upgraded all of [[Vigil's Keep]] defenses, [[Voldrik Glavonak|Voldrik]] will tell you no [[ogre]] will come busting down the walls.
+* If you did the quest [[Bomb's Away]], [[Dworkin Glavonak|Dworkin]] will tell you the catapults have a nice surprise for the darkspawn.
-=====Vigil's Keep Gates=====
+==== Vigil's Keep Gates ====
-At this point the battle is pretty straightforward: defend the gates from darkspawn. After the fight a cutscene will play telling you [[The Children]] are attacking the east wall. Go defend the east wall. After the children are dead head out to the courtyard and dispose of the darkspawn there, then head to the front gates to defend there. As you come in sight of the front gates a cutscene will play showing you [[Seneschal Varel]] defending only to be killed by an ogre.
+At this point the battle is pretty straightforward: defend the gates from darkspawn. After the fight a cutscene will play telling you the [[children]] are attacking the east wall. Go defend the east wall. After the children are dead, head out to the courtyard and dispose of the darkspawn there, then head to the front gates to defend there. As you come in sight of the front gates, a cutscene will play showing Seneschal Varel defending only to be killed by an [[ogre]].
-After the cutscene where [[The Herald]] is highly upset you can speak to the medic, she will sell medical supplies. After you make your purchases defend the gates (again). A quick battle ensues then make your way back to the courtyard and defend it. After defending the courtyard a massive armored ogre will appear. This is a boss battle so fight accordingly. There will also be Hurlocks, Genlocks, and a disciple or two.
+After the cutscene where [[the Herald]] is highly upset, you can speak to a [[Keep Medic|medic]] who will sell healing supplies. After you make your purchases, you must defend the gates again. After a quick battle ensues, make your way back to the courtyard and defend it. After your victory in the courtyard a massive [[armored ogre alpha]] will appear. This is a boss battle, so fight accordingly. There will also be [[hurlock]]s, [[genlock]]s, and a [[The Disciples|heretic disciple]] or two.
-{{Bug|When defending the gates the quest possibly won't renew after killing droves of darkspawn, causing you to fight a never ending horde.}}
+{{Bug|DAA|When defending the gates, the quest possibly won't renew after killing droves of darkspawn, causing you to fight a never ending horde.}}
-Now head back to the gates and defeat [[The Herald]]. Upon the defeat of [[The Herald]] you see another (cut scene) telling you that you have succeeded and as the darkspawn retreated they left a trail that even the greenest of recruits could follow. They will also explain that you took heavy losses and you are on your own for the final battle. You will now get the quest [[Depths of Depravity]]. Your Vigil will stand to fight another day. Don't forget to collect your loot from the Ogre and [[The Herald]]
+Now head back to the gates and defeat the Herald. Upon defeating him, you see another cut scene telling you that you have succeeded: as the darkspawn retreated, they left a trail that even the greenest of recruits could follow. They will also explain that you took heavy losses and you are on your own for the final battle. You will now get the quest [[Depths of Depravity]]. Don't forget to collect your loot from the ogre and the Herald.
-{{Bug|After the fight, none of the characters outside can be interacted with, including Wade. [[Ambassador Cera]] and [[Yuriah]] can still be traded with.}}
+{{Bug|DAA|After the fight, none of the characters outside can be interacted with, including Wade. Ambassador [[Cera]] and [[Yuriah]] can still be traded with.}}
-{{Bug|If you enter the throne room after the fight you will see two Captain Garevels.}}
+{{Bug|DAA|If you enter the throne room after the fight you will see two Captain Garevels.}}
-==Result==
+== Result ==
+[[Vigil's Keep]] is saved at the cost of [[Amaranthine]]. The [[Epilogue (Awakening)|epilogue]] is affected as well.
-<!---descr="What happens as a result of the quest - rewards, events, etc."--->
-Approval will be given as soon as you appear in the Keep's courtyard for the first time.
+== Rewards ==
-[[Velanna]] +6 [[Anders]] +6 [[Oghren]] +3 [[Justice]] +2 [[Sigrun]] +2 [[Nathaniel]] +2
+* 1000 XP for arriving at the City of Amaranthine in the beginning
+* 1000 XP for defending the gates at the start of the siege (this phase ends when 3 heretic disciples are dispatched.)
+* 1000 XP for protecting the eastern wall against the Children (this phase ends when 3 childer hatchling alphas are killed.)
+* 1250 XP for securing the front gates against 3 ogres
+* 1250 XP for clearing the courtyard of 3 heretic disciples
+* 2500 XP for defeating the armored ogre and the Herald
+{{Note|This is a total of 8000 XP as compared to possible 10500 XP for [[The Assault on Amaranthine]]; however, due to continual spawning of enemies at the gate here and variation in XP of guards saved at Amaranthine, the final XP is comparable.}}
-'''Armored Ogre'''
+== Notable items ==
-[[Barbed Fists]], [[Helm of Dragon's Peak]]
+From the armored ogre:
+{{:Barbed Fists|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}}
+{{:Helm of Dragon's Peak|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}}
-'''[[The Herald]]'''
+From the Herald:
+{{:Blessing of the Divine|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}}
-[[Blessing of the Divine]]
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-[[Category:Awakening Quests]]
+[[Category:Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening quests]]