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Way of the Necromancer is a side quest in Dragon Age: Inquisition. It is one of three potential quests that a mage Inquisitor can complete to obtain a class specific specialization.

Adorn a skull in jewels, study the art of necromancy, and Viuus Anaxas will reveal the secrets of Nevarran death mages. Destroy undead to gain Nevarran ceremonial skulls at Apostate's Landing, Small Grove, and Storm's Solitude in the Storm Coast. Readings can be found among the belonging of followers who share this discipline. Or, if unavailable, among the wares of the book merchant in Val Royeaux.

Acquisition[]

This quest becomes available after the Inquisitor completes the main quest From the Ashes and relocates to Skyhold. The war table operation, Specializations for the Inquisitor, will appear after leaving Skyhold for the first time and returning. Completing the operation unlocks there specialization quests.

There are three potential trainers, one for each specialization, that will arrive at Skyhold to teach a mage Inquisitor their specialization. Conversing with Viuus Anaxas, the Necromancer trainer, will initiate the quest.

Walkthrough[]

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Location of Nevarran Skulls on the Coast.

The Inquisitor will need to craft the item: "Ceremonial Mortalitasi Skull" via the requisition recipe received.

The Mortalitasi do not take on apprentices to teach their craft. At least, not until after they have passed on. A true necromancer creates a relic that will house the soul of another who is already dead.They must ensure it is respectful, and that it pulses with power enough to demonstrate their serious intention—that will draw a Mortalitasi to teach them the final arts, whispered from the mouth of a polished skull.

Gather the following materials:

Codex icon DAI Writing on Necromancy methods
Nevarran Skull Nevarran Skull (3)
Bloodstone Bloodstone (10)

Writing on Necromancy methods can be obtained from a text found in Skyhold's library just in front of Dorian's chair or from Willvan in Val Royeaux; reading it unlocks Codex entry: Way of the Necromancer.

Nevarran Skulls are looted from the three skeleton heaps on the Storm Coast. With The Short List Inquisition perk, there is a chance that the Village of Crestwood merchant will have an infinite number of Nevarran Skulls for sale. Re-entering Crestwood map resets the merchant's inventory.

Skeleton

A skeleton heap needed for a Nevarran Skull.

  • The first heap of skeletons is just south of the northern camp on the hill (not around the cave as shown on the map).
  • A second heap is next to the astrarium south of the Hessarian Camp.
  • The final heap is further south next to the river on top of the hill (between the road and the river).

Bloodstone can be found in the Emerald Graves and Emprise du Lion or obtained from the repeatable war table operation Emprise du Lion Resources with Cullen or Josephine. Bloodstone can also be obtained from the Emporium's Crafting Materials if you are level 8.

Craft the ceremonial skull at any requisition table and bring it to Viuus Anaxus to complete the quest and learn the Necromancer specialization.

Rewards[]

Choosing the specialization yields:

  • 512 XP
  • Influence 200
  • Power 2

Notes[]

  • All three specialization quests can be active at the same time and their appropriate items crafted; however, only one specialization can be chosen.
  • Completing the quest will unlock the war table operation Revere once the Inquisitor reaches Influence level 8.

Trivia[]

  • Cole DAIApproval Disapproves when speaking to him after completing this quest.
  • Blackwall DAIApproval Disapproves when speaking to him after completing this quest.
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