Gifts[]
Blank Journal[]
Note: to receive maximum approval, this must be given after the conversation about Elven stories (conversation that starts with "I envy you")
Velanna: What? This book is empty. Why have you given me this useless object?
- Because you are going to fill it. (for maximum approval)
- Stories, for the Dalish. (Ends Conversation)
- I don't know. You tell me.
- Sounds tasty.
- It seemed like it would suit you
- There's an embossed tree on the cover. You like trees.
- It's for writing in.
Note: if given after talking about Dalish stories and selected choices are "Because you are going to fill it" > "Stories, for the Dalish.", Velanna gives (+19)
Wending Wood[]
Conversation with Velanna in 'Abandoned Dalish Camp' in Wending Wood, during The Righteous Path.[]
- You... you will never take me alive./(Dalish Elf) (Coughs)How can the Dalish hope to revive our past glory when we slaughter each other like animals?
- Did you really think you could escape from me?/(Dalish Elf) You started it. (-2)
- I just wish to talk. (to 2)
- Gladly. (Attack)
- I'm not going to kill you.
- Not yet. I wish to talk. (to 2)
- No, you must be brought to justice. (Attack)
- On second thought, maybe not. Say your prayers. (Attack)
- I don't intend to. Now let's finish it./(Dalish Elf) This isn't slaughter, this is deserved. Now let's finish it. (Attack)
- Did you really think you could escape from me?/(Dalish Elf) You started it. (-2)
- (Laugh)Talk.
- The humans are not to blame for what happened here. (to 3)
- The darkspawn were playing the humans against the elves. (to 3)
- On second thought, maybe not. Say your prayers. (Attack)
- You expect me to believe that? What of the weapons, or my sister's disappearance?
- The weapons here were planted by darkspawn. (to 4)
- The humans can't be responsible. The darkspawn killed them. (to 4)
- That would mean the darkspawn killed my people and took my sister! or
If it wasn't the humans who killed my people and took Seranni, are you saying the darkspawn did it?- I found this trinket on a darkspawn. (+3) (available only if you have acquired the trinket before this conversation)
- Yes. (to 5)
- I'm surprised it took you this long to realize that. (to 6)
- Why would the darkspawn do this?
- I don't know, but I'm going to find out.
- After you killed all those people? And attacked me?
- Oh, all right. Come with me. (to 8)
- (Attack)Not so fast. You need to pay for your crimes. (Attack)
- Fine, but I'm watching you. (to 8)
- No. You're a murderer and deserve to die. (Attack)
- After you killed all those people? And attacked me?
- Curiosity? Malice? (to 6)
- They make females into broodmothers.
- I don't know, but I'm going to find out.
- It doesn't matter. What matters is that Seranni may still be alive. I must go to her. or
No... no, I musn't think like that. She's still alive. I know she is. I have to go to her!- Let me help. (to 7)
- (Attack)Not so fast. You need to pay for your crimes. (Attack)
- Good luck to you, then. (Velanna leaves)
- You... you want to find Seranni? W-why?
- My name is Velanna, if you care for such things. Do you know where the darkspawn might dwell?
- Tunnels, most likely.
- I'm not sure. Do you have any ideas?
If Velanna joins the party, (+4) is the base approval.
Conversation with Keenan in the Silverite Mine, during The Righteous Path.[]
(only occurs when swearing to Keenan to tell his wife his last words)
- "He wanted to make the world a better place"? What an insipid line. Is that really supposed to make her feel better about his death?
Vigil's Keep Throne Room[]
"I envy you, sometimes."[]
(at least approval +26(warm) status required to unlock this conversation)
(First "level" of conversation is unavailable to elven Wardens)
- Why?
- Don't hate me because I'm beautiful (-3)
- Yes, yes, we weren't slaves. Such lucky bastards we are. (-3)
Alternate Version (To Dalish Warden) "I envy the human's tales."
- We can share stories. They belong to everyone.
- They're just stories. They don't mean anything. (-3)
- Are you expecting the humans will apologize?
Are you at all curious about my exile? (part of Velanna's Exile)[]
Conversation after initiating above said quest.
- You make me out to be some kind of shrill harpy!
- The others were afraid. Keeper Ilshae said that if I wanted to fight the shemlen, I would fight them alone.
- Are the humans worth so much trouble? (to 4)
- And you left, even though it hurt you? (to 4)
- But you didn't go alone. (to 5)
- Thus I called Ilshae a coward, and I turned away from the clan.
- Did others follow you? (to 5)
- Do you regret what you said? (to 5)
- What about Seranni? (to 5)
- A few others wanted what I wanted, and left with us. They are dead now.
Vigil's Keep[]
Statue in the Courtyard[]
- But she’s human.
- Who are you talking about?
- She fought for her freedom, not yours.
Amaranthine[]
Two city elves near a house outside the city gate[]
- Velanna, these are your people. (-3)
- I apologize on Velanna's behalf. She was rude. (-10)
- You two should have chosen your words more carefully. (+2)
Tree near the Chantry[]
- Nature always finds a way. (+2)
- Why? Can't humans be gardeners?
- And you're wrong about humans again.
Chantry Board Quests[]
Blight Orfans Notis Bord[]
- (+1) for completing Moonshine for the Children. (1/28/21 No approval change Steam DA:O/Awakening Ultimate Edition, further testing needed)
- (+1) for completing The Sermons of Justinia II.
- (+1) for completing Those Sweet Orphans.
Returning to Mervis for Trading Troubles with Velanna in party[]
(Note: If Sigrun is in party, all options Sigrun approves (+2))
- It was an elf ambushing your caravans
- It doesn't matter. It's dealt with now.
- I'm not sure.
- I've dealt with your problem. The killing should stop.
Velanna in Party during Freedom for Anders[]
- When doing Freedom for Anders, refusing to accept Rylock's demand will net Velanna approval (+1).
Remote Glade[]
Encounter with Velanna's Dalish clan, begins Velanna's Exile[]
- What is he talking about?
- Wasn’t your clan killed in the Wending Wood?
- So you’re not Dalish? (-3) (Not available to Dalish Wardens)
- You were...cast out? (Dalish Elf only)
Endgame Choices[]
- Take Velanna to Amaranthine upon receiving news of the attack on the city. (+2)
- Choose to save Amaranthine. (-5), but if persuaded (+2).
- Choose to defend the Vigil's Keep. (+3)
- Return to the Vigil's Keep you chose to defend. If Velanna was not in the party in Amaranthine, (+6).
- Side with the Architect instead of killing him. (+2)
- Kill the Architect. (-3)
Drake's Fall (Depths of Depravity)[]
Encounter with Seranni[]
this encounter will only happen if Velanna is in the party.