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{{For|the keep located in this region|Griffon Wing Keep}}
  
{{For|the keep located in this region|Griffon Wing Keep}}
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The wastes in The Approach were once a land of plenty. The rain came north over the Gamordan Peaks, turning the plains green and verdant for several months of the year. However, eight hundred years ago, that all changed.<ref>Taken from [[Codex entry: The Western Approach]]</ref> The Approach became the site of a major battle during the [[Second Blight]]. The [[darkspawn]] swarmed out of the Abyssal Rift, a great chasm to the south, and corrupted it with their foul blood never allowing for the land beyond to recover... even after the darkspawn were all driven back underground.<ref>Expanded from [[Codex entry: The Western Approach]]</ref>
  
The wastes in The Approach were once a land of plenty. The rain came north over the Gamordan Peaks, turning the plains green and verdant for several months of the year. However, eight hundred years ago, that all changed.<ref>Taken from [[Codex entry: The Western Approach]]</ref> The Approach became the site of a major battle during the [[Second Blight]]. The [[darkspawn]] swarmed out of the Abyssal Rift, a great chasm to the south, and corrupted it with their foul blood never allowing for the land beyond to recover... even after the darkspawn were all driven back underground.<ref>Expanded from [[Codex entry: The Western Approach]]</ref>
   
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The [[Grey Wardens]] had [[Adamant Fortress]] erected to stand watch over the chasm. The region however became a stark and sad place with unstable purple sands looted with desolate rocky pillars engulfed in steep ridges. At night the air grows still and the sky is alight with shimmering auroras— the time when darkspawn still come out of hiding.<ref>Excerpt from [[Codex entry: The Western Approach]]</ref>
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The [[Grey Wardens]] had [[Adamant Fortress]] erected by the [[Dwarf|dwarves]] to stand watch over the chasm. The region however became a stark and sad place with unstable purple sands looted with desolate rocky pillars engulfed in steep ridges. At night, the air grows still and the sky is alight with shimmering auroras— the time when darkspawn still come out of hiding.<ref>Excerpt from [[Codex entry: The Western Approach]]</ref>
   
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The Orlesians at one point had iron towers built, over hundred feet high, to mark a path in the badlands allowing for travelers to see the next when one is reached. The towers, now old, rusted and barely visible no longer pave a clear path to Adamant Fortress, built by the [[Dwarf|dwarves]] and used as a Warden outpost, which stands on the lip of the chasm at the end of the path.<ref>[http://www.dragonage.com/#!/en_US/news/the-fortress-of-adamant The Fortress of Adamant]. Dragon Age</ref> Adamant eventualy lay vacant by the Wardens due to the ever encroaching sands and intense howling winds.
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The Orlesians at one point had iron towers built, over a hundred feet high, to mark a path in the badlands allowing for travelers to see the next when one is reached. The towers, now old, rusted and barely visible no longer pave a clear path to Adamant Fortress which stands on the lip of the chasm towering at the end of the path.<ref>[http://www.dragonage.com/#!/en_US/news/the-fortress-of-adamant The Fortress of Adamant]. Dragon Age</ref> Adamant eventually lay vacant by the Wardens due to the ever encroaching sands and intense howling winds.
   
 
{{Blockquote|''The desolate badlands known as the Western Approach are as massive as they are barren. Bordered to the west by steps and crawling with monsters, The Approach is a place from which few explorers return and most avoid. The Grey Warden Fortress Adamant sits on the edge of a great chasm on The Approach's southern reaches, one of the few remaining signs that the greatest battles of the second Blight were fought here.''|Excerpt from the quest journal}}
  
{{Blockquote|''The desolate badlands known as the Western Approach are as massive as they are barren. Bordered to the west by steps and crawling with monsters, The Approach is a place from which few explorers return and most avoid. The Grey Warden Fortress Adamant sits on the edge of a great chasm on The Approach's southern reaches, one of the few remaining signs that the greatest battles of the second Blight were fought here.''|Excerpt from the quest journal}}
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== Involvement ==
  
== Involvement ==
 
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During the [[Main quests (Inquisition)|main quest]] [[Here Lies the Abyss]], [[the Inquisitor]] sets out to follow the tracks of the disappearing [[Grey Wardens]]. After meeting [[Hawke]] in [[Skyhold]], and being introduced to their Grey Warden ally in [[Crestwood]], the Inquisitor learns that the Wardens have been gathering in a [[Tevinter]] tower in The Western Approach. While tracking down the Wardens, wildlife, [[White Claws|White Claw Raiders]], and [[Venatori]] will present a variety of threats amidst the sandy dunes, rocky outcrops, and ancient Tevinter ruins.
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During the [[Main quests (Inquisition)|main quest]] [[Here Lies the Abyss]], [[the Inquisitor]] sets out to follow the tracks of the disappearing [[Grey Wardens]]. After meeting [[Hawke]] in [[Skyhold]], and being introduced to their Grey Warden ally in [[Crestwood]], the Inquisitor learns that the Wardens have been gathering in a [[Tevinter]] tower in The Western Approach. While tracking down the Wardens, wildlife, [[White Claws|White Claw Raiders]], and [[Venatori]] will present a variety of threats amidst the sandy dunes, rocky outcrops, old Warden outposts and ancient Tevinter ruins.
   
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When the Inquisitor finally catches up to the Grey Wardens, whom are intent on performing a ritual that will supposedly eliminate all Darkspawn, they discover that the Wardens are being led into a [[Venatori]] trap unbeknownst to Warden Commander [[Clarel]]. The ritual unveils that Venatori [[Magister]] [[Livius Erimond]], is intending to bind all the Wardens to [[Corypheus]]' service. The Inquisitor can gain access to The Approach by completing the [[Investigate the Western Approach]] [[war table]] scouting operation in [[Skyhold]].
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When the Inquisitor finally catches up to the Grey Wardens, who are intent on performing a ritual that will help them eliminate the remaining [[Old Gods]], they discover that Warden Commander [[Clarel]] is unwittingly being led into a Venatori trap by [[Magister]] [[Livius Erimond]]. Erimond is in fact a member of the Venatori and a servant of [[Corypheus]] who intends to bring the Warden mages to Corypheus' service. The Inquisitor can gain access to The Approach by completing the [[Investigate the Western Approach]] [[war table]] scouting operation in [[Skyhold]].
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Further investigation reveals that the Venatori are trying to access the [[Still Ruins]], the site of an ancient Tevinter magical experiment, and capture the [[Abyssal High Dragon]], a task which requires them keeping Professor [[Frederic of Serault]] alive. There is also evidence that the [[Red Templars]] have recently abandoned their mining efforts and relocated to [[Emprise du Lion]].
 
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{{Note|The 25 regions below make up the [[Regions|Regions in the Approach]] [[Collections|collection]]. Discovering all of them grants 200 Influence.}}
  
{{Note|The 25 regions below make up the [[Regions|Regions in the Approach]] [[Collections|collection]]. Discovering all of them grants 200 Influence.}}
 
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* Abyssal Ledge
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:[[File:Ico Area Map.png|20px]] Abyssal Ledge
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* Blight Overlook
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:[[File:Ico Area Map.png|20px]] Blight Overlook
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* The Canyons
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:[[File:Ico Area Map.png|20px]] The Canyons
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* Death Drink Springs
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:[[File:Ico Area Map.png|20px]] Death Drink Springs
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* Dust Plains
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:[[File:Ico Area Map.png|20px]] Dust Plains
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* Dustytop Fort
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:[[File:Ico Area Map.png|20px]] Dustytop Fort
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* Echoback Canyon
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:[[File:Ico Area Map.png|20px]] Echoback Canyon
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* Echoback Fort
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:[[File:Ico Area Map.png|20px]] Echoback Fort
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* Forgotten Mine
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:[[File:Ico Area Map.png|20px]] Forgotten Mine
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* Gates of Andoral
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:[[File:Ico Area Map.png|20px]] Gates of Andoral
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* Gates of Toth
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:[[File:Ico Area Map.png|20px]] Gates of Toth
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* Giant's Staircase
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:[[File:Ico Area Map.png|20px]] Giant's Staircase
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* {{:Griffon Wing Keep|style=iconmini}}
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:{{:Griffon Wing Keep|style=iconmini}}
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* Iska's Stand
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:[[File:Ico Area Map.png|20px]] Iska's Stand
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* Lost Spring Canyon
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:[[File:Ico Area Map.png|20px]] Lost Spring Canyon
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* Lost Wash Creek
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:[[File:Ico Area Map.png|20px]] Lost Wash Creek
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:[[File:Ico Area Map.png|20px]] Nazaire's Pass[[File:Still Ruins Overview.png|thumb|400px|Still Ruins overview]]
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* Nazaire's Pass
  
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* Old Prison Road
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:[[File:Ico Area Map.png|20px]] Old Prison Road
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* Prison Ruins
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:[[File:Ico Area Map.png|20px]] Prison Ruins
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* Sand Flats
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:[[File:Ico Area Map.png|20px]] Sand Flats
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* Sand Rock Mine
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:[[File:Ico Area Map.png|20px]] Sand Rock Mine
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* {{:Shimmer Stone Mine|style=iconmini}}
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:{{:Shimmer Stone Mine|style=iconmini}}
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* {{:Still Ruins|style=iconmini|name=The Still Ruins}}
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:{{:Still Ruins|style=iconmini|name=The Still Ruins}}
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* Valemont Pass
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:[[File:Ico Area Map.png|20px]] Valemont Pass
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* The Wastes
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:[[File:Ico Area Map.png|20px]] The Wastes
 
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=== Additional places ===
  
=== Additional places ===
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* {{:Adamant Fortress|style=iconmini}}
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:{{:Adamant Fortress|style=iconmini}}
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* {{:Coracavus|style=iconmini}}
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:{{:Coracavus|style=iconmini}}
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=== Inquisition camps ===
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=== [[Inquisition camp]]s ===
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* Craggy Ridge Camp
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:[[File:Inquisition Camps icons.png|26px]] Craggy Ridge Camp
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* Echo Back Canyon Camp
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:[[File:Inquisition Camps icons.png|26px]] Echo Back Canyon Camp
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* Lost Spring Canyon Camp
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:[[File:Inquisition Camps icons.png|26px]] Lost Spring Canyon Camp
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* Nazaire's Pass Camp
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:[[File:Inquisition Camps icons.png|26px]] Nazaire's Pass Camp
   
 
== Characters ==
  
== Characters ==
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* '''[[Alistair]]''' <small>(conditional)</small>
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* [[Crassius Servis]]
  
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* Warden-Commander '''[[Clarel de Chanson|Clarel]]'''
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* [[Merchant (Griffon Wing Keep)|Griffon Wing Keep Merchant]]
  
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* Overseer '''[[Crassius Servis]]'''
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* [[Rylen|Knight-Captain Rylen]]
  
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* Professor '''[[Frederic]]''' of Serault
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* [[Livius Erimond]]
  
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* [[Lucanus]]
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* '''[[Hawke]]'''
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* '''[[Jean-Marc Stroud]]''' <small>(conditional)</small>
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* [[Macrinus]]
  
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* '''Leo of Lucien Bay'''<ref>Encountered during [[Cassandra Pentaghast]]'s companion queest [[Unfinished Business]].</ref>
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* Professor [[Frederic|Frederic of Serault]]
  
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* Magister '''[[Livius Erimond]]'''
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* '''[[Loghain Mac Tir]]''' <small>(conditional)</small>
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* '''[[Lucanus]]'''
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* Prelate '''[[Macrinus]]'''
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* Commander '''[[Rylen]]'''
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=== Merchants ===
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* '''[[Merchant (Griffon Wing Keep)|Griffon Wing Keep Merchant]]'''
   
 
== Quests ==
  
== Quests ==
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:{{:A Manuscript of Some Authority|style=iconmini}}
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[[File:Still Ruins Overview.png|thumb|300px|Still Ruins overview]]
  
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:{{:Assault on Griffon Wing Keep|style=iconmini}}[[File:Western approach 5.jpg|thumb|400px|[[Griffon]] statues]]
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{{:The Abyssal High Dragon|style=iconmini}}<br>
  
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{{:Assault on Griffon Wing Keep|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:A Stranger Rift in the Ruins|style=iconmini}}
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{{:Draconology|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:A Tevinter Relic Hunt|style=iconmini}}
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{{:Fortress Squatters|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Draconology|style=iconmini}}
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{{:Frederic's Livelihood|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Fortress Squatters|style=iconmini}}
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{{:The Heart of the Still Ruins|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Frederic's Livelihood|style=iconmini}}
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{{:Holding the Western Approach|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Holding the Western Approach|style=iconmini}}
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{{:How to Lure a Dragon|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:How to Lure a Dragon|style=iconmini}}
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{{:Hunting Patterns|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Hunting Patterns|style=iconmini}}
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{{:Into the Approach|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Into the Approach|style=iconmini}}
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{{:A Manuscript of Some Authority|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:On the Chantry Trail|style=iconmini}}
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{{:On the Chantry Trail|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Sharper White Claws|style=iconmini}}
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{{:Sharper White Claws|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:The Abyssal High Dragon|style=iconmini}}
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{{:A Stranger Rift in the Ruins|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:The Heart of the Still Ruins|style=iconmini}}
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{{:A Tevinter Relic Hunt|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:The Trouble with Darkspawn|style=iconmini}}
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{{:The Trouble with Darkspawn|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:The Venatori|style=iconmini}}
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{{:The Venatori|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:This Water Tastes Funny|style=iconmini}}
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{{:This Water Tastes Funny|style=iconmini}}<br>
  
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=== Rifts ===
  
=== Rifts ===
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{{:Rifts in the Canyons|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Rifts in the Canyons|style=iconmini}}
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{{:Rifts in Echoback|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Rifts in Echoback|style=iconmini}}
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{{:Rifts in Sand and Dust|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Rifts in Sand and Dust|style=iconmini}}
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{{:Rifts off the Pass|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Rifts off the Pass|style=iconmini}}
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=== Requisitions ===
  
=== Requisitions ===
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{{:Code Requisition in the Approach|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Code Requisition in the Approach|style=iconmini}}
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{{:Fauna Requisition in the Approach|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Fauna Requisition in the Approach|style=iconmini}}
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{{:Lazurite Survey in the Approach|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Lazurite Survey in the Approach|style=iconmini}}
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{{:Luster Survey in the Approach|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Luster Survey in the Approach|style=iconmini}}
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=== War Table Operations ===
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=== War table operations ===
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{{:Crossing the Sulphur Pits|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:All That Glitters|style=iconmini}}
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{{:Find the Source of Darkspawn|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Crossing the Sulphur Pits|style=iconmini}}
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{{:Translate the Dragon Text|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Deal with the Angry Varghests|style=iconmini}}
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{{:Judgment: Recover Sold Artifacts|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Find the Source of Darkspawn|style=iconmini}}
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{{:All That Glitters|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Gather Metals|style=iconmini}}
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{{:Improving Morale|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Improving Morale|style=iconmini}}
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{{:Deal with the Angry Varghests|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Investigate Ancient Laboratory|style=iconmini}}
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{{:Secure a Source of Water for Outpost|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Investigate the Western Approach|style=iconmini}}
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{{:Investigate Ancient Laboratory|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Judgment: Recover Sold Artifacts|style=iconmini}}
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:{{:Secure a Source of Water for Outpost|style=iconmini}}
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:{{:Translate the Dragon Text|style=iconmini}}
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:{{:Western Approach Resources|style=iconmini}}
   
 
== Creatures ==
  
== Creatures ==
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* [[Fennec]]
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:[[Fennec]]
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* [[Gurn]]
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:[[Gurn]]
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== Hostile creatures ==
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:[[Hyena]]
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:[[Phoenix]]
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:[[Quillback]]
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:[[Giant spider]]
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:[[Poisonous spider]]
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:[[Varghest]]
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:[[Giant]]
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:[[Abyssal High Dragon]]
   
 
== Enemies ==
  
== Enemies ==
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:[[White Claws]]
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* [[Abyssal High Dragon]]
  
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:* White Claw Raiders ([[Rogue (Inquisition)|Rogue]] - [[Archery abilities|Archer]])
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* [[Darkspawn]]
  
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:* White Claw Raider Escorts ([[Warrior (Inquisition)|Warrior - One-Handed Sword]])
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** [[Ghoul]]
  
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:* White Claw Raider Footpads ([[Rogue (Inquisition)|Rogue]] - [[Double Daggers abilities|Double Daggers]])
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** [[Hurlock]]
  
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:[[Venatori]]
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** [[Hurlock alpha]]
  
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:* Venatori Mage ([[Abilities (Inquisition)#Mage abilities|Mage]])
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** [[Hurlock archer]]
  
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:* Venatori Spellbinder ([[Abilities (Inquisition)#Mage abilities|Mage]])
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* [[Giant]]
  
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:* Venatori Marksman ([[Rogue (Inquisition)|Rogue]] - [[Archery abilities|Archer]])
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* [[Hyena]]
  
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:* Venatori Stalker ([[Rogue (Inquisition)|Rogue]] - [[Double Daggers abilities|Double Daggers]])
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* [[Phoenix]]
  
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:* Venatori Zealot ([[Warrior (Inquisition)|Warrior - One-Handed Sword]])
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* [[Quillback]]
  
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:* Venatori Gladiator ([[Weapon and Shield abilities|Warrior]] - [[Weapon and Shield abilities|Mace and Tower Shield]])
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* [[Spider]]s
  
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:* Venatori Brute ([[Warrior (Inquisition)|Warrior]] - [[Two-Handed Weapon abilities|Two-Handed Great Axe]])
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** [[Giant spider]]
  
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:[[Darkspawn]]
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** [[Poisonous spider]]
  
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* [[Varghest]]
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:* [[Ghoul]]
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* [[Venatori]]
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:* [[Hurlock]]
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:* [[Hurlock alpha]]
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** Venatori Mage ([[Abilities (Inquisition)#Mage abilities|Mage]])
  
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:* [[Hurlock archer]]
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** Venatori Spellbinder ([[Abilities (Inquisition)#Mage abilities|Mage]])
  
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** Venatori Marksman ([[Archery abilities|Archer]])
  
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** Venatori Stalker ([[Rogue (Inquisition)|Rogue]] - [[Double Daggers abilities|Double Daggers]])
  
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** Venatori Zealot ([[Warrior (Inquisition)|Warrior - One-Handed Weapon]])
  
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** Venatori Gladiator ([[Weapon and Shield abilities|Warrior - Weapon and Tower Shield]])
  
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** Venatori Brute ([[Two-Handed Weapon abilities|Warrior - Two-Handed Weapon)]]
  
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* [[White Claws]]
  
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** White Claw Raiders ([[Archery abilities|Archer]])
  
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** White Claw Raider Escorts (One-Handed [[Warrior (Inquisition)|Warrior]])
  
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** White Claw Raider Footpads ([[Double Daggers abilities|Double Dagger]] [[Rogue (Inquisition)|rogue]])
  
   
 
== [[Collections]] ==
  
== [[Collections]] ==
 
=== [[Astrarium|Astrariums]] ===
  
=== [[Astrarium|Astrariums]] ===
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{{:Astrariums in the Approach|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Astrariums in the Approach|style=iconmini}}
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=== [[Bottles on the Wall]] ===
  
=== [[Bottles on the Wall]] ===
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[[File:Bottles On The Wall icon.png|16px]] Vintage: Warden Jairn - Search inside Dustytop Fort.<br>
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:[[File:Bottles On The Wall icon.png|16px]] Vintage: Warden Jairn - search inside ''Dustytop Fort''.
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[[File:Bottles On The Wall icon.png|16px]] Vintage: Warden Eval'lal - Search inside the Ritual Tower.<br>
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:[[File:Bottles On The Wall icon.png|16px]] Vintage: Warden Eval'lal - search inside the ''Ritual Tower''.
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[[File:Bottles On The Wall icon.png|16px]] West Hill Brandy - Search the top of the tower directly above the Astrarium cave. Climb the southern half of the east rubble slope and then traverse up the ladder.<br>
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:[[File:Bottles On The Wall icon.png|16px]] West Hill Brandy - search the top of the tower directly above the Astrarium cave; climb the southern half of the east rubble slope and then traverse up the ladder.
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=== [[Dragon Hunter]] ===
  
=== [[Dragon Hunter]] ===
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:{{:Abyssal High Dragon|style=iconmini}}
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[[File:Western approach 5.jpg|thumb|350px|[[Griffon]] statues]]
  
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{{:Abyssal High Dragon|style=iconmini}}<br>
  
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=== [[Landmarks]] ===
  
=== [[Landmarks]] ===
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{{:Landmarks in the Approach|style=iconmini}}<br>
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:{{:Landmarks in the Approach|style=iconmini}}
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=== [[Mosaics]] ===
  
=== [[Mosaics]] ===
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[[File:Archdemon numbers.jpg|thumb|right|200px|''The Archdemon'' numbering]]
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{{:The Archdemon (Mosaic)|style=iconmini}} 12/12 pieces:<br>
  
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* See the [[The Archdemon (Mosaic)|Archdemon]] mosaic for detailed locations.<br>
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:{{:The Archdemon (Mosaic)|style=iconmini}} (12 pieces) - see the [[The Archdemon (Mosaic)|Archdemon]] mosaic for detailed locations.
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{{:Freed Are Slaves|style=iconmini}} 2/12 pieces:<br>
  
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[[File:Freed are Slaves.jpg|thumb|right|200px|''Freed are Slaves'' numbering]]
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* In [[Coracavus]], behind a locked door in the Records Room.<br>
  
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* In the [[Still Ruins]], behind a locked door, to the right of the first hall.<br>
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:{{:Freed Are Slaves|style=iconmini}} (piece #8) - found in the [[Still Ruins]], in the locked room, just to the right of the first hall encountered.
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:{{:Freed Are Slaves|style=iconmini}} (piece #9) - found in [[Coracavus]], behind a locked door in the ''Records Room''.{{Note|Requires [[Deft Hands, Fine Tools]] Inquisition [[Inquisition perks|perk]].}}
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<br>
  
  +
 
=== [[Shards]] ===
  
=== [[Shards]] ===
−
{{:Shards in the Approach|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Shards in the Approach|style=iconmini}}
  +
−
<br>
  
 
=== [[Skyhold Customizations]] ===
  
=== [[Skyhold Customizations]] ===
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{{:Tevinter Banner|style=iconmini}} - Found in a chest located in a room off of the left side of the Main Chamber of the [[Still Ruins]].{{Note|Requires [[Deft Hands, Fine Tools]] Inquisition [[Inquisition perks|perk]].}}
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:{{:Grey Warden Banner|style=iconmini}} - found in a chest at the second siege point, where [[Hawke]] is encountered in [[Adamant Fortress]]; see main quest [[Here Lies the Abyss]].
  +
:{{:Tevinter Banner|style=iconmini}} - found in a chest located in a room off of the left side of the ''Main Chamber'' of the [[Still Ruins]].{{Note|Requires [[Deft Hands, Fine Tools]] Inquisition [[Inquisition perks|perk]].}}
−
{{:Inquisition Banner|style=iconmini}} - [[Assault on Griffon Wing Keep|Capture Griffon Wing Keep]] (conditional: awarded after [[the Inquisitor]] captures their first keep)<br>
  
−
{{:Inquisition Banner Crown|style=iconmini}} - Capture all three keeps: [[Caer Bronach]], [[Griffon Wing Keep]], and [[Suledin Keep]].<br>
 +
:{{:Inquisition Banner|style=iconmini}} - [[Assault on Griffon Wing Keep|capture Griffon Wing Keep]] (conditional: awarded after [[the Inquisitor]] captures their first keep)
  +
:{{:Inquisition Banner Crown|style=iconmini}} - capture all three keeps: [[Caer Bronach]], [[Griffon Wing Keep]], and [[Suledin Keep]].
   
 
== [[Crafting materials|Resources]] ==
  
== [[Crafting materials|Resources]] ==
−
[[File:Echoback Fort.png|thumb|300px|Echoback Fort]]
 +
[[File:Echoback Fort.png|thumb|400px|Echoback Fort]]
 
=== Herbs ===
  
=== Herbs ===
−
{{:Amrita Vein|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Amrita Vein|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Blood Lotus (Inquisition)|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Blood Lotus (Inquisition)|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Deathroot (Inquisition)|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Deathroot (Inquisition)|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Deep Mushroom (Inquisition)|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Deep Mushroom (Inquisition)|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Dragonthorn (Inquisition)|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Dragonthorn (Inquisition)|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Elfroot (Inquisition)|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Elfroot (Inquisition)|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Ghoul's Beard|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Ghoul's Beard|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Spindleweed (Inquisition)|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Spindleweed (Inquisition)|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Witherstalk|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Vandal Aria|style=iconmini}} <small>''(only found in Coracavus)''</small>
  ⚫
:{{:Witherstalk|style=iconmini}}
−
<br>
  
  +
 
=== Leather ===
  
=== Leather ===
−
{{:Canine Leather|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Canine Leather|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Fennec Fur|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Fennec Fur|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Phoenix Scales|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Phoenix Scales|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Quillback Leather|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Quillback Leather|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Rough Hide|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Rough Hide|style=iconmini}}
  +
−
<br>
  
 
=== Metals ===
  
=== Metals ===
−
{{:Lazurite|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Lazurite|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Paragon's Luster|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Paragon's Luster|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Serpentstone|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Serpentstone|style=iconmini}}
   
 
== Notable items ==
  
== Notable items ==
 
=== [[Elven artifact (Inquisition)|Elven artifacts]] ===
  
=== [[Elven artifact (Inquisition)|Elven artifacts]] ===
−
* In the Main Chamber of the [[Still Ruins]].
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* In the ''Main Chamber'' of the [[Still Ruins]].
−
* In the far western corner of the hidden Astrarium room.
 +
* In the far western corner of the hidden ''[[Astrariums in the Approach|astrarium]] room''.
−
* In [[Griffon Wing Keep]], near the main gate.
 +
* In [[Griffon Wing Keep]]; head up the stairway located directly to the right of keep's main gate.
  +
−
<br>
  
 
=== [[Logging stand]]s ===
  
=== [[Logging stand]]s ===
−
* Northeast of Lost Spring Canyon Camp.
 +
* Northeast of the Lost Spring Canyon Inquisition Camp.
−
* East of Craggy Ridge Camp, near Valemont Pass and Lost Wash Creek. Walk up a little slope from the river.
 +
* East by southeast of the Craggy Ridge Inquisition Camp, or directly northwest from [[Landmarks in the Approach|The Lost Idol]] [[Landmarks|landmark]] and head up the tiny slope from the riverbank.
  +
−
<br>
  
  ⚫
=== [[Memories of the Grey]] ===
  ⚫
* ''Grey Warden Sword'' - found atop a wooden tower inside ''Dustytop Fort''; southwest of the [[Holding the Western Approach|Nazaire's Pass Inquisition Camp]], near one of the [[Rifts off the Pass|rifts off the pass]].
  +
* ''Vial of [[Archdemon]] Blood'' - found in ''Echoback Fort''; see [[Side quests (Inquisition)|side quest]] [[The Trouble with Darkspawn]].
  +
 
=== [[Quarry|Quarries]] ===
  
=== [[Quarry|Quarries]] ===
−
* Shimmerstone Mine
 +
* At [[Shimmer Stone Mine]]
−
* Southwest of Echoback Fort
 +
* Southwest of ''Echoback Fort''
−
* Southwest of Sand Rock Mine
 +
* Southwest of ''Sand Rock Mine''
  +
−
<br>
  
  +
=== [[Seeing Red|Red lyrium veins]] ===
  +
* Inside ''Sand Rock Mine''
  +
* Inside the ''Forgotten Mine''
  +
* Inside [[Shimmer Stone Mine]]
  +
 
=== [[Veilfire|Veilfire glyphs]] ===
  
=== [[Veilfire|Veilfire glyphs]] ===
−
{{:Fire Rune Schematic|style=iconmini}} - Acquired in the cave revealed from unlocking [[Astrariums in the Approach]].<br>
 +
:{{:Fire Rune Schematic|style=iconmini}} - acquired in the cave revealed from unlocking [[Astrariums in the Approach]].
−
{{:Frost Rune Schematic|style=iconmini}} - In a small cave accessible from the center of Echoback Fort.<br>
 +
:{{:Frost Rune Schematic|style=iconmini}} - in a small cave accessible from the center of ''Echoback Fort''.
−
{{:Spirit Rune Schematic|style=iconmini}} - In the [[Coracavus]] Holding Cells; found in the cell containing a hanged man.<br>
 +
:{{:Spirit Rune Schematic|style=iconmini}} - in [[Coracavus]]' ''Holding Cells''; found in the cell containing the hanged man.
−
{{:Spirit Rune Schematic|style=iconmini}} - In the [[Still Ruins]] in the Inner Sanctum, on a plaque behind the magic staff; see [[Side quests (Inquisition)|side quest]] [[The Heart of the Still Ruins]].<br>
 +
:{{:Spirit Rune Schematic|style=iconmini}} - in the ''Inner Sanctum'' of the [[Still Ruins]], on a plaque behind the magic staff; see [[Side quests (Inquisition)|side quest]] [[The Heart of the Still Ruins]].
  +
−
<br>
  
 
=== Loot ===
  
=== Loot ===
−
* {{:Aegis of the Order|style=iconmini}} - Looted from within the same cave as [[Landmarks in the Approach|The Thing in the Dark]] [[Landmarks|landmark]].
 +
:{{:Aegis of the Order|style=iconmini}} - looted from within the same cave as [[Landmarks in the Approach|the Thing in the Dark]] [[Landmarks|landmark]].{{Note|Requires the completion of the [[war table]] operation [[Crossing the Sulphur Pits]].}}
−
* {{:Blizzard's Path|style=iconmini}} - Looted from a chest in Echoback Fort.
 +
:{{:Blizzard's Path|style=iconmini}} - looted from a chest in ''Echoback Fort''; see [[Side quests (Inquisition)|side quest]] [[The Trouble with Darkspawn]].
−
* {{:Cowl of the Overseer (Inquisition)|style=iconmini}} - Looted from [[Macrinus]]; see [[Side quests (Inquisition)|side quest]] [[Assault on Griffon Wing Keep]].
 +
:{{:Cowl of the Overseer (Inquisition)|style=iconmini}} - looted from [[Macrinus]]; see [[Side quests (Inquisition)|side quest]] [[Assault on Griffon Wing Keep]].
−
* {{:Griffon Plate|style=iconmini}} - Acquired in the cave revealed from [[Astrariums in the Approach]].{{Note|[[Trespasser]] required.}}
 +
:{{:Griffon Plate|style=iconmini}} - acquired in the cave revealed from [[Astrariums in the Approach]].{{Note|[[Trespasser]] required.}}
−
* {{:Kitty's Collar|style=iconmini}} - Looted from [[Macrinus]] during the side quest [[Assault on Griffon Wing Keep]].
 +
:{{:Kitty's Collar|style=iconmini}} - looted from [[Macrinus]]; see side quest [[Assault on Griffon Wing Keep]].{{Note|Requires installation of [[Patches (Inquisition)|Patch 10]].}}
−
* {{:Master Cleansing Rune Schematic|style=iconmini}} - Looted from [[Lucanus]] in the [[Still Ruins]]; see side quest [[A Tevinter Relic Hunt]].
 +
:{{:Master Cleansing Rune Schematic|style=iconmini}} - looted from [[Lucanus]] in the [[Still Ruins]]; see side quest [[A Tevinter Relic Hunt]].
−
* {{:Master Corrupting Rune Schematic|style=iconmini}} - Looted from a chest in Echoback Fort just after battling through [[Coracavus]] dungeon; see [[Western Approach]] side quest [[The Trouble with Darkspawn]].
 +
:{{:Master Corrupting Rune Schematic|style=iconmini}} - looted from a chest in ''Echoback Fort''; see side quest [[The Trouble with Darkspawn]].
−
* {{:Masterwork Enchanter Mail|style=iconmini}} - Acquired in the cave revealed from unlocking [[Astrariums in the Approach]].
 +
:{{:Masterwork Enchanter Mail|style=iconmini}} - acquired in the cave revealed from unlocking [[Astrariums in the Approach]].
−
* {{:Masterwork Vanguard Mail|style=iconmini}} - Looted from a chest at the top of Shimmer Stone Mine.
 +
:{{:Masterwork Vanguard Mail|style=iconmini}} - looted from a chest at the top of [[Shimmer Stone Mine]].
−
* {{:Nameless Blade|style=iconmini}} - Looted from the [[Abyssal High Dragon]].
 +
:{{:Nameless Blade|style=iconmini}} - looted from the [[Abyssal High Dragon]].
−
* {{:Pyre of the Forgotten|style=iconmini}} - Randomly available at the [[Merchant (Griffon Wing Keep)|Griffon Wing Keep Merchant]] for {{CurrencyInquisition|21433}}.{{Note|Requires [[The Short List]] Inquisition [[Inquisition perks|perk]]}}
 +
:{{:Pyre of the Forgotten|style=iconmini}} - randomly available at the [[Merchant (Griffon Wing Keep)|Griffon Wing Keep Merchant]] for {{CurrencyInquisition|21433}}.{{Note|Requires [[The Short List]] Inquisition [[Inquisition perks|perk]]}}
−
* {{:Sad Splinters|style=iconmini}} - Looted after destroying the keep gate during the side quest [[Assault on Griffon Wing Keep]].
 +
:{{:Sad Splinters|style=iconmini}} - looted after destroying the keep gate during the side quest [[Assault on Griffon Wing Keep]].
−
* {{:Superb Amulet of Magic|style=iconmini}} - Randomly available at the [[Merchant (Griffon Wing Keep)|Griffon Wing Keep Merchant]] for {{CurrencyInquisition|14495}}.{{Note|Requires [[The Short List]] Inquisition [[Inquisition perks|perk]]}}
 +
:{{:Superb Amulet of Magic|style=iconmini}} - randomly available at the [[Merchant (Griffon Wing Keep)|Griffon Wing Keep Merchant]] for {{CurrencyInquisition|14495}}.{{Note|Requires [[The Short List]] Inquisition [[Inquisition perks|perk]]}}
−
* {{:Superb Belt of Magic Defense|style=iconmini}} - Randomly available at the [[Merchant (Griffon Wing Keep)|Griffon Wing Keep Merchant]] for {{CurrencyInquisition|14495}}.{{Note|Requires [[The Short List]] Inquisition [[Inquisition perks|perk]]}}
 +
:{{:Superb Belt of Magic Defense|style=iconmini}} - randomly available at the [[Merchant (Griffon Wing Keep)|Griffon Wing Keep Merchant]] for {{CurrencyInquisition|14495}}.{{Note|Requires [[The Short List]] Inquisition [[Inquisition perks|perk]]}}
−
* {{:Superb Ring of Armor Penetration|style=iconmini}} - Looted from the Abyssal High Dragon.
 +
:{{:Superb Ring of Armor Penetration|style=iconmini}} - looted from the Abyssal High Dragon.
−
* {{:Superb Ring of Critical Damage|style=iconmini}} - Looted from a chest in the [[Coracavus]] Records Room behind a locked door.
 +
:{{:Superb Ring of Critical Damage|style=iconmini}} - looted from a chest behind a locked door in [[Coracavus]]' ''Records Room''; see [[Side quests (Inquisition)|side quest]] [[The Trouble with Darkspawn]].{{Note|Requires [[Deft Hands, Fine Tools]] Inquisition [[Inquisition perks|perk]].}}
−
* {{:Tempest (staff)|style=iconmini}} - Looted in the final room of the [[Still Ruins]]. Looted from the final room of the Still Ruins; see side side quest [[A Stranger Rift in the Ruins]].
 +
:{{:Tempest (staff)|style=iconmini}} - looted from the ''Inner Sanctum'' of the [[Still Ruins]]; see side side quest [[A Stranger Rift in the Ruins]].
−
<br>
  
⚫
=== [[Memories of the Grey]] ===
  
⚫
* ''Grey Warden Sword'' – Found atop a wooden tower inside Dustytop Fort; southwest of the [[Holding the Western Approach|Nazaire's Pass Camp]], near one of the [[rifts off the pass]].
  
−
* ''Vial of [[Archdemon]] Blood'' – Found in Echoback Fort.
  
   
 
== Codex entries ==
  
== Codex entries ==
−
{{:Codex entry: Adamant Fortress|style=iconminiDAI}}<br>
 +
:{{:Codex entry: Constellation: Fenrir|style=iconminiDAI}}
−
{{:Codex entry: A Missing Slave |style=iconminiDAI}}<br>
 +
:{{:Codex entry: Constellation: Satinalis|style=iconminiDAI}}
−
{{:Codex entry: Constellation: Fenrir|style=iconminiDAI}}<br>
 +
:{{:Codex entry: Constellation: Toth|style=iconminiDAI}}
−
{{:Codex entry: Constellation: Satinalis|style=iconminiDAI}}<br>
 +
:{{:Codex entry: The Creation of a Phylactery|style=iconminiDAI}}
−
{{:Codex entry: Constellation: Toth|style=iconminiDAI}}<br>
 +
:{{:Codex entry: The Gate Guardians |style=iconminiDAI}}
−
{{:Codex entry: Coracavus|style=iconminiDAI}}<br>
 +
:{{:Codex entry: Magister Erimond|style=iconminiDAI}}
−
{{:Codex entry: Magister Erimond|style=iconminiDAI}}<br>
 +
:{{:Codex entry: Old Chantry Trail Signs|style=iconminiDAI}}
−
{{:Codex entry: Old Chantry Trail Signs|style=iconminiDAI}}<br>
 +
:{{:Codex entry: Our Lady of the Anderfels |style=iconminiDAI}}
−
{{:Codex entry: Our Lady of the Anderfels |style=iconminiDAI}}<br>
 +
:{{:Codex entry: Professor Frederic of Serault|style=iconminiDAI}}
−
{{:Codex entry: Professor Frederic of Serault|style=iconminiDAI}}<br>
 +
:{{:Codex entry: Ritual Tower|style=iconminiDAI}}
−
{{:Codex entry: Responsible Blood Magic|style=iconminiDAI}}<br>
 +
:{{:Codex entry: Surviving the Western Approach|style=iconminiDAI}}
−
{{:Codex entry: Ritual Tower|style=iconminiDAI}}<br>
 +
:{{:Codex entry: The Western Approach|style=iconmini}}
  +
⚫
{{:Codex entry: Surviving the Western Approach|style=iconminiDAI}}<br>
  
  +
=== Adamant Fortress ===
⚫
{{:Codex entry: The Creation of a Phylactery|style=iconminiDAI}}<br>
  
−
{{:Codex entry: The Gate Guardians |style=iconminiDAI}}<br>
 +
:{{:Codex entry: Adamant Fortress|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Codex entry: The Secret Tongue of Slaves|style=iconminiDAI}}<br>
 +
:{{:Codex entry: A Letter from Warden-Commander Clarel|style=iconmini}}
  +
⚫
{{:Codex entry: The Still Ruins|style=iconminiDAI}}<br>
  
  +
=== Coracavus ===
⚫
{{:Codex entry: The Western Approach|style=iconmini}}<br>
  
  ⚫
:{{:Codex entry: Coracavus|style=iconminiDAI}}
  ⚫
:{{:Codex entry: A Missing Slave|style=iconminiDAI}}
  +
:{{:Codex entry: The Secret Tongue of Slaves|style=iconminiDAI}}
  +
  +
=== Still Ruins ===
  +
:{{:Codex entry: Responsible Blood Magic|style=iconminiDAI}}
  ⚫
:{{:Codex entry: The Still Ruins|style=iconminiDAI}}
   
 
== Note texts ==
  
== Note texts ==
−
{{:Note: A Blood-Spattered Note|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: A Letter Found on a Grey Warden Mage|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: A Crumpled Note|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: Almost Illegible Note|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: A Letter Found on a Grey Warden Mage|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: Ancient Tevinter|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: Ancient List of Prisoners|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: Ancient Warden Logbook|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: Ancient Tevinter|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: A Preserved Note|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: Ancient Warden Logbook|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: Barely Readable Unsent Letter|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: A Preserved Note|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: Chantry Logbook|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: A Scrawled Note|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: Elegantly Penned Note|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: Barely Readable Unsent Letter|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: Elegantly Written Letter|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: Chantry Logbook|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: Elegantly Written Note (about research team)|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: Elegantly Penned Note|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: Elegantly Written Note (about Wardens)|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: Elegantly Written Letter|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: Faded Journal|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: Elegantly Written Note (about research team)|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: Griffon Wing Keep (from Servis)|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: Elegantly Written Note (about Wardens)|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: Griffon Wing Keep (to Servis)|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: Faded Interrogation Notes|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: Intercepted Venatori Message|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: Faded Journal|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: Manifest|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: Griffon Wing Keep (from Servis)|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: Memorial|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: Griffon Wing Keep (to Servis)|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: Note from a Templar|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: Intercepted Venatori Message|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: Note of Slight Jealousy|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: Journal on Certain Experiments|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: Rebel Mage's Note|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: Manifest|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: A Scrawled Note|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: Memorial|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: Scrawled Raider Note|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: Note from a Templar|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: Stern Note of Warning|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: Note of Slight Jealousy|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: Venatori Orders (to Cassius)|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: Rebel Mage's Note|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: Written Note|style=iconmini}}
  +
⚫
{{:Note: Research Notes|style=iconmini}}<br>
  
  +
=== Adamant Fortress ===
⚫
{{:Note: Scrawled Raider Note|style=iconmini}}<br>
  
−
{{:Note: Stern Note of Warning|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: Inscription Upon a Trebuchet Stone|style=iconmini}}
−
{{:Note: Venatori Orders (to Cassius)|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: An Unsigned Letter (Adamant)|style=iconmini}}
  +
⚫
{{:Note: Venatori Orders (to Lucanus)|style=iconmini}}<br>
  
  +
=== Coracavus ===
⚫
{{:Note: Venatori Plans|style=iconmini}}<br>
  
−
{{:Note: Written Note|style=iconmini}}<br>
 +
:{{:Note: Ancient List of Prisoners|style=iconmini}}
  ⚫
:{{:Note: A Blood-Spattered Note|style=iconmini}}
  ⚫
:{{:Note: A Crumpled Note|style=iconmini}}
  +
:{{:Note: Faded Interrogation Notes|style=iconmini}}
  ⚫
:{{:Note: Venatori Plans|style=iconmini}}
  +
  +
=== Still Ruins ===
  +
:{{:Note: Journal on Certain Experiments|style=iconmini}}
  +
:{{:Note: Research Notes|style=iconmini}}
  ⚫
:{{:Note: Venatori Orders (to Lucanus)|style=iconmini}}
   
 
== Notes ==
  
== Notes ==
−
* There are two gates in the Approach: "The Gate of [[Toth]]" and "The Gate of [[Andoral]]" each one can be opened only from the northern side which requires completion of the [[Find the Source of Darkspawn]] [[War Table]] operation.
 +
* There are two gates in the Approach: the ''Gate of [[Toth]]'' and the ''Gate of [[Andoral]]'', both can be opened from the northern side; however, this requires completion of the [[war table]] operation [[Find the Source of Darkspawn]].
−
* There is a sizeable stash of money next to a skeleton right above the Echo Back Canyon Camp. In order to reach it you need to jump on the broken floor (as it can be seen on the left side of the [[:File:Secret stash - Echo Back Canyon Camp.png|picture]]) with a [[Mounts|mount]].
 +
* There is a sizeable stash of gold next to a skeleton situated directly above the Echo Back Canyon Inquisition Camp. In order to reach the cache (see [[:File:Secret stash - Echo Back Canyon Camp.png|here]]) use a [[Mounts|mount]] to traverse to the top of the mountain edge via the eastern side. There is small nook in the foundation that can be used to access the area. Jumping on the cracked edge with a mount will allow for the player to reach the platform after several successful jumps. Missing the crack while attempting to jump will simply result in falling to desert floor.
  +
  +
== Trivia ==
  ⚫
* In several published maps of Thedas, "the Abyssal Rift" is erroneously labeled "the Abyssal Reach"; however; the former label is correct.<ref>{{Cite wot2|305}}, "A list of errata by Brother [[Genitivi]]"</ref>
   
 
== Gallery ==
  
== Gallery ==
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<gallery widths="199px" captionalign="center" orientation="landscape">
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<gallery widths="250" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center" orientation="landscape">
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western approach 4.jpg|The [[Adamant Fortress]]
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western approach 4.jpg|[[Adamant Fortress]]
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Adamant 2.png|Another view of the Adamant fortress
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Adamant 2.png|Another view of [[Adamant fortress]]
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Coracavus Exterior.png|Coracavus Exterior
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Coracavus Exterior.png|[[Coracavus]] Exterior
 
Western approach 1.png|Grey Warden Keep
  
Western approach 1.png|Grey Warden Keep
−
Tevinter Ritual Tower.png|Tevinter Ritual Tower
 +
Tevinter Ritual Tower.png|Tevinter ''Ritual Tower''
 
The Gate Guardians.png|The Gate Guardians
  
The Gate Guardians.png|The Gate Guardians
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Shimmer Stone Mine.png|Shimmer Stone Mine
 +
Shimmer Stone Mine.png|[[Shimmer Stone Mine]]
 
western approach 6.jpg|Poisonous gas from the Sulphur Pits
  
western approach 6.jpg|Poisonous gas from the Sulphur Pits
 
</gallery>
  
</gallery>
   
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== Trivia ==
 +
== References ==
  ⚫
<references />
⚫
* In several published maps of Thedas, The Abyssal Rift is erroneously labeled as "The Abyssal Reach"; however; the former label is correct.<ref>[[David Gaider]] (October 14, 2014). [http://dgaider.tumblr.com/post/99996512609/hi-there-i-have-a-quick-lore-question-in-asunder The Bittersweetest thing]. Tumblr</ref>
  
   
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For the keep located in this region, see Griffon Wing Keep.

The Western Approach is a large, arid expanse in southwestern Orlais.[1] Farther west lie the Hunterhorn Mountains and uninhabited steppes and forests.

Background[]

Area - Western Approach

The wastes in The Approach were once a land of plenty. The rain came north over the Gamordan Peaks, turning the plains green and verdant for several months of the year. However, eight hundred years ago, that all changed.[2] The Approach became the site of a major battle during the Second Blight. The darkspawn swarmed out of the Abyssal Rift, a great chasm to the south, and corrupted it with their foul blood never allowing for the land beyond to recover... even after the darkspawn were all driven back underground.[3]

The Grey Wardens had Adamant Fortress erected by the dwarves to stand watch over the chasm. The region however became a stark and sad place with unstable purple sands looted with desolate rocky pillars engulfed in steep ridges. At night, the air grows still and the sky is alight with shimmering auroras— the time when darkspawn still come out of hiding.[4]

The Orlesians at one point had iron towers built, over a hundred feet high, to mark a path in the badlands allowing for travelers to see the next when one is reached. The towers, now old, rusted and barely visible no longer pave a clear path to Adamant Fortress which stands on the lip of the chasm towering at the end of the path.[5] Adamant eventually lay vacant by the Wardens due to the ever encroaching sands and intense howling winds.

The desolate badlands known as the Western Approach are as massive as they are barren. Bordered to the west by steps and crawling with monsters, The Approach is a place from which few explorers return and most avoid. The Grey Warden Fortress Adamant sits on the edge of a great chasm on The Approach's southern reaches, one of the few remaining signs that the greatest battles of the second Blight were fought here.

—Excerpt from the quest journal

Involvement[]

This section contains spoilers for:
Dragon Age: Inquisition.

During the main quest Here Lies the Abyss, the Inquisitor sets out to follow the tracks of the disappearing Grey Wardens. After meeting Hawke in Skyhold, and being introduced to their Grey Warden ally in Crestwood, the Inquisitor learns that the Wardens have been gathering in a Tevinter tower in The Western Approach. While tracking down the Wardens, wildlife, White Claw Raiders, and Venatori will present a variety of threats amidst the sandy dunes, rocky outcrops, old Warden outposts and ancient Tevinter ruins.

When the Inquisitor finally catches up to the Grey Wardens, who are intent on performing a ritual that will help them eliminate the remaining Old Gods, they discover that Warden Commander Clarel is unwittingly being led into a Venatori trap by Magister Livius Erimond. Erimond is in fact a member of the Venatori and a servant of Corypheus who intends to bring the Warden mages to Corypheus' service. The Inquisitor can gain access to The Approach by completing the Investigate the Western Approach war table scouting operation in Skyhold.

Further investigation reveals that the Venatori are trying to access the Still Ruins, the site of an ancient Tevinter magical experiment, and capture the Abyssal High Dragon, a task which requires them keeping Professor Frederic of Serault alive. There is also evidence that the Red Templars have recently abandoned their mining efforts and relocated to Emprise du Lion.


Places[]

Regions[]

Western-Approach-Map

Map of the Western Approach

Note: The 25 regions below make up the Regions in the Approach collection. Discovering all of them grants 200 Influence.
Ico Area Map Abyssal Ledge
Ico Area Map Blight Overlook
Ico Area Map The Canyons
Ico Area Map Death Drink Springs
Ico Area Map Dust Plains
Ico Area Map Dustytop Fort
Ico Area Map Echoback Canyon
Ico Area Map Echoback Fort
Ico Area Map Forgotten Mine
Ico Area Map Gates of Andoral
Ico Area Map Gates of Toth
Ico Area Map Giant's Staircase
Griffon Wing Keep Griffon Wing Keep
Ico Area Map Iska's Stand
Ico Area Map Lost Spring Canyon
Ico Area Map Lost Wash Creek
Ico Area Map Nazaire's Pass
Still Ruins Overview

Still Ruins overview

Ico Area Map Old Prison Road
Ico Area Map Prison Ruins
Ico Area Map Sand Flats
Ico Area Map Sand Rock Mine
Shimmer Stone Mine Shimmer Stone Mine
The Still Ruins The Still Ruins
Ico Area Map Valemont Pass
Ico Area Map The Wastes

Additional places[]

Adamant Fortress Adamant Fortress
Coracavus Coracavus

Inquisition camps[]

Inquisition Camps icons Craggy Ridge Camp
Inquisition Camps icons Echo Back Canyon Camp
Inquisition Camps icons Lost Spring Canyon Camp
Inquisition Camps icons Nazaire's Pass Camp

Characters[]

Merchants[]

Quests[]

A Manuscript of Some Authority A Manuscript of Some Authority
Assault on Griffon Wing Keep Assault on Griffon Wing Keep
Western approach 5

Griffon statues

A Stranger Rift in the Ruins A Stranger Rift in the Ruins
A Tevinter Relic Hunt A Tevinter Relic Hunt
Draconology Draconology
Fortress Squatters Fortress Squatters
Frederic's Livelihood Frederic's Livelihood
Holding the Western Approach Holding the Western Approach
How to Lure a Dragon How to Lure a Dragon
Hunting Patterns Hunting Patterns
Into the Approach Into the Approach
On the Chantry Trail On the Chantry Trail
Sharper White Claws Sharper White Claws
The Abyssal High Dragon The Abyssal High Dragon
The Heart of the Still Ruins The Heart of the Still Ruins
The Trouble with Darkspawn The Trouble with Darkspawn
The Venatori The Venatori
This Water Tastes Funny This Water Tastes Funny

Rifts[]

Rifts in the Canyons Rifts in the Canyons
Rifts in Echoback Rifts in Echoback
Rifts in Sand and Dust Rifts in Sand and Dust
Rifts off the Pass Rifts off the Pass

Requisitions[]

Code Requisition in the Approach Code Requisition in the Approach
Fauna Requisition in the Approach Fauna Requisition in the Approach
Lazurite Survey in the Approach Lazurite Survey in the Approach
Luster Survey in the Approach Luster Survey in the Approach

War table operations[]

All That Glitters All That Glitters
Crossing the Sulphur Pits Crossing the Sulphur Pits
Deal with the Angry Varghests Deal with the Angry Varghests
Find the Source of Darkspawn Find the Source of Darkspawn
Gather Metals Gather Metals
Improving Morale Improving Morale
Investigate Ancient Laboratory Investigate Ancient Laboratory
Investigate the Western Approach Investigate the Western Approach
Judgment: Recover Sold Artifacts Judgment: Recover Sold Artifacts
Secure a Source of Water for Outpost Secure a Source of Water for Outpost
Translate the Dragon Text Translate the Dragon Text
Western Approach Resources Western Approach Resources

Creatures[]

Fennec
Gurn

Hostile creatures[]

Hyena
Phoenix
Quillback
Giant spider
Poisonous spider
Varghest
Giant
Abyssal High Dragon

Enemies[]

White Claws
Venatori
Darkspawn

Collections[]

Astrariums[]

Astrariums in the Approach Astrariums in the Approach

Bottles on the Wall[]

Bottles On The Wall icon Vintage: Warden Jairn - search inside Dustytop Fort.
Bottles On The Wall icon Vintage: Warden Eval'lal - search inside the Ritual Tower.
Bottles On The Wall icon West Hill Brandy - search the top of the tower directly above the Astrarium cave; climb the southern half of the east rubble slope and then traverse up the ladder.

Dragon Hunter[]

Abyssal High Dragon Abyssal High Dragon

Landmarks[]

Landmarks in the Approach Landmarks in the Approach

Mosaics[]

Archdemon numbers

The Archdemon numbering

The Archdemon The Archdemon (12 pieces) - see the Archdemon mosaic for detailed locations.
Freed are Slaves

Freed are Slaves numbering

Freed Are Slaves Freed Are Slaves (piece #8) - found in the Still Ruins, in the locked room, just to the right of the first hall encountered.
Freed Are Slaves Freed Are Slaves (piece #9) - found in Coracavus, behind a locked door in the Records Room.
Note: Requires Deft Hands, Fine Tools Inquisition perk.

Shards[]

Shards in the Approach Shards in the Approach

Skyhold Customizations[]

Grey Warden Banner Grey Warden Banner - found in a chest at the second siege point, where Hawke is encountered in Adamant Fortress; see main quest Here Lies the Abyss.
Tevinter Banner Tevinter Banner - found in a chest located in a room off of the left side of the Main Chamber of the Still Ruins.
Note: Requires Deft Hands, Fine Tools Inquisition perk.
Inquisition Banner Inquisition Banner - capture Griffon Wing Keep (conditional: awarded after the Inquisitor captures their first keep)
Inquisition Banner Crown Inquisition Banner Crown - capture all three keeps: Caer Bronach, Griffon Wing Keep, and Suledin Keep.

Resources[]

Echoback Fort

Echoback Fort

Herbs[]

Amrita Vein Amrita Vein
Blood Lotus Blood Lotus
Deathroot Deathroot
Deep Mushroom Deep Mushroom
Dragonthorn Dragonthorn
Elfroot Elfroot
Ghoul's Beard Ghoul's Beard
Spindleweed Spindleweed
Vandal Aria Vandal Aria (only found in Coracavus)
Witherstalk Witherstalk

Leather[]

Canine Leather Canine Leather
Fennec Fur Fennec Fur
Phoenix Scales Phoenix Scales
Quillback Leather Quillback Leather
Rough Hide Rough Hide

Metals[]

Lazurite Lazurite
Paragon's Luster Paragon's Luster
Serpentstone Serpentstone

Notable items[]

Elven artifacts[]

  • In the Main Chamber of the Still Ruins.
  • In the far western corner of the hidden astrarium room.
  • In Griffon Wing Keep; head up the stairway located directly to the right of keep's main gate.

Logging stands[]

  • Northeast of the Lost Spring Canyon Inquisition Camp.
  • East by southeast of the Craggy Ridge Inquisition Camp, or directly northwest from The Lost Idol landmark and head up the tiny slope from the riverbank.

Memories of the Grey[]

Quarries[]

Red lyrium veins[]

Veilfire glyphs[]

Fire Rune Schematic Fire Rune Schematic - acquired in the cave revealed from unlocking Astrariums in the Approach.
Frost Rune Schematic Frost Rune Schematic - in a small cave accessible from the center of Echoback Fort.
Spirit Rune Schematic Spirit Rune Schematic - in Coracavus' Holding Cells; found in the cell containing the hanged man.
Spirit Rune Schematic Spirit Rune Schematic - in the Inner Sanctum of the Still Ruins, on a plaque behind the magic staff; see side quest The Heart of the Still Ruins.

Loot[]

Aegis of the Order Aegis of the Order - looted from within the same cave as the Thing in the Dark landmark.
Note: Requires the completion of the war table operation Crossing the Sulphur Pits.
Blizzard's Path Blizzard's Path - looted from a chest in Echoback Fort; see side quest The Trouble with Darkspawn.
Cowl of the Overseer Cowl of the Overseer - looted from Macrinus; see side quest Assault on Griffon Wing Keep.
Griffon Plate Griffon Plate - acquired in the cave revealed from Astrariums in the Approach.
Note: Trespasser required.
Kitty's Collar Kitty's Collar - looted from Macrinus; see side quest Assault on Griffon Wing Keep.
Note: Requires installation of Patch 10.
Master Cleansing Rune Schematic Master Cleansing Rune Schematic - looted from Lucanus in the Still Ruins; see side quest A Tevinter Relic Hunt.
Master Corrupting Rune Schematic Master Corrupting Rune Schematic - looted from a chest in Echoback Fort; see side quest The Trouble with Darkspawn.
Masterwork Enchanter Mail Masterwork Enchanter Mail - acquired in the cave revealed from unlocking Astrariums in the Approach.
Masterwork Vanguard Mail Masterwork Vanguard Mail - looted from a chest at the top of Shimmer Stone Mine.
Nameless Blade Nameless Blade - looted from the Abyssal High Dragon.
Pyre of the Forgotten Pyre of the Forgotten - randomly available at the Griffon Wing Keep Merchant for 21433 Currency (Inquisition).
Note: Requires The Short List Inquisition perk
Sad Splinters Sad Splinters - looted after destroying the keep gate during the side quest Assault on Griffon Wing Keep.
Superb Amulet of Magic Superb Amulet of Magic - randomly available at the Griffon Wing Keep Merchant for 14495 Currency (Inquisition).
Note: Requires The Short List Inquisition perk
Superb Belt of Magic Defense Superb Belt of Magic Defense - randomly available at the Griffon Wing Keep Merchant for 14495 Currency (Inquisition).
Note: Requires The Short List Inquisition perk
Superb Ring of Armor Penetration Superb Ring of Armor Penetration - looted from the Abyssal High Dragon.
Superb Ring of Critical Damage Superb Ring of Critical Damage - looted from a chest behind a locked door in Coracavus' Records Room; see side quest The Trouble with Darkspawn.
Note: Requires Deft Hands, Fine Tools Inquisition perk.
Tempest Tempest - looted from the Inner Sanctum of the Still Ruins; see side side quest A Stranger Rift in the Ruins.

Codex entries[]

Codex entry: Constellation: Fenrir Codex entry: Constellation: Fenrir
Codex entry: Constellation: Satinalis Codex entry: Constellation: Satinalis
Codex entry: Constellation: Toth Codex entry: Constellation: Toth
Codex entry: The Creation of a Phylactery Codex entry: The Creation of a Phylactery
Codex entry: The Gate Guardians Codex entry: The Gate Guardians
Codex entry: Magister Erimond Codex entry: Magister Erimond
Codex entry: Old Chantry Trail Signs Codex entry: Old Chantry Trail Signs
Codex entry: Our Lady of the Anderfels Codex entry: Our Lady of the Anderfels
Codex entry: Professor Frederic of Serault Codex entry: Professor Frederic of Serault
Codex entry: Ritual Tower Codex entry: Ritual Tower
Codex entry: Surviving the Western Approach Codex entry: Surviving the Western Approach
Codex entry: The Western Approach Codex entry: The Western Approach

Adamant Fortress[]

Codex entry: Adamant Fortress Codex entry: Adamant Fortress
Codex entry: A Letter from Warden-Commander Clarel Codex entry: A Letter from Warden-Commander Clarel

Coracavus[]

Codex entry: Coracavus Codex entry: Coracavus
Codex entry: A Missing Slave Codex entry: A Missing Slave
Codex entry: The Secret Tongue of Slaves Codex entry: The Secret Tongue of Slaves

Still Ruins[]

Codex entry: Responsible Blood Magic Codex entry: Responsible Blood Magic
Codex entry: The Still Ruins Codex entry: The Still Ruins

Note texts[]

A Letter Found on a Grey Warden Mage A Letter Found on a Grey Warden Mage
Almost Illegible Note Almost Illegible Note
Ancient Tevinter Ancient Tevinter
Ancient Warden Logbook Ancient Warden Logbook
A Preserved Note A Preserved Note
Barely Readable Unsent Letter Barely Readable Unsent Letter
Chantry Logbook Chantry Logbook
Elegantly Penned Note Elegantly Penned Note
Elegantly Written Letter Elegantly Written Letter
Elegantly Written Note (about research team) Elegantly Written Note (about research team)
Elegantly Written Note (about Wardens) Elegantly Written Note (about Wardens)
Faded Journal Faded Journal
Griffon Wing Keep (from Servis) Griffon Wing Keep (from Servis)
Griffon Wing Keep (to Servis) Griffon Wing Keep (to Servis)
Intercepted Venatori Message Intercepted Venatori Message
Manifest Manifest
Memorial Memorial
Note from a Templar Note from a Templar
Note of Slight Jealousy Note of Slight Jealousy
Rebel Mage's Note Rebel Mage's Note
A Scrawled Note A Scrawled Note
Scrawled Raider Note Scrawled Raider Note
Stern Note of Warning Stern Note of Warning
Venatori Orders (to Cassius) Venatori Orders (to Cassius)
Written Note Written Note

Adamant Fortress[]

Inscription Upon a Trebuchet Stone Inscription Upon a Trebuchet Stone
An Unsigned Letter (Adamant) An Unsigned Letter (Adamant)

Coracavus[]

Ancient List of Prisoners Ancient List of Prisoners
A Blood-Spattered Note A Blood-Spattered Note
A Crumpled Note A Crumpled Note
Faded Interrogation Notes Faded Interrogation Notes
Venatori Plans Venatori Plans

Still Ruins[]

Journal on Certain Experiments Journal on Certain Experiments
Research Notes Research Notes
Venatori Orders (to Lucanus) Venatori Orders (to Lucanus)

Notes[]

  • There are two gates in the Approach: the Gate of Toth and the Gate of Andoral, both can be opened from the northern side; however, this requires completion of the war table operation Find the Source of Darkspawn.
  • There is a sizeable stash of gold next to a skeleton situated directly above the Echo Back Canyon Inquisition Camp. In order to reach the cache (see here) use a mount to traverse to the top of the mountain edge via the eastern side. There is small nook in the foundation that can be used to access the area. Jumping on the cracked edge with a mount will allow for the player to reach the platform after several successful jumps. Missing the crack while attempting to jump will simply result in falling to desert floor.

Trivia[]

  • In several published maps of Thedas, "the Abyssal Rift" is erroneously labeled "the Abyssal Reach"; however; the former label is correct.[7]

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. ↑ Dragon Age logo - new Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 1, p. 182
  2. ↑ Taken from Codex entry: The Western Approach
  3. ↑ Expanded from Codex entry: The Western Approach
  4. ↑ Excerpt from Codex entry: The Western Approach
  5. ↑ The Fortress of Adamant. Dragon Age
  6. ↑ Encountered during Cassandra Pentaghast's companion queest Unfinished Business.
  7. ↑ Dragon Age logo - new Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 2, p. 305, "A list of errata by Brother Genitivi"
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