The Winding Alley is one of many small undercity passages leading to Kirkwall's Docks.
Involvement[]
The Winding Alley is only accessible during the quest Following the Qun after speaking to Viscount Dumar in Viscount's Keep. Hawke attempts to travel to the Qunari Compound located at the Docks, but is diverted to the Winding Alley instead and is immediately ambushed by a group of thugs and mercenaries. After dispatching them, Hawke is free to proceed to the Docks and speak with the Arishok.
Quests[]
Enemies[]

Map of the area
- Mercenaries
- Mercenary
- Mercenary Archer
- Thugs
- Thug
- Thug Leader
Notable items[]
The Thug Leader's loot is class dependent:
Cowl of the Overseer – if Hawke is a mage.
Helm of Enasalin – if Hawke is a rogue.
Stonehammer Helm – if Hawke is a warrior.
Containers[]
Special objects[]
- Standard Trap - 100 XP granted to detect and disarm; requires 20 cunning.