Dragon Age Wiki
Dragon Age Wiki

The Winding Alley is one of many small undercity passages leading to Kirkwall's Docks.

Involvement[]


This section contains spoilers for:
Dragon Age II.


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[]

Following the Qun Following the Qun

Enemies[]

Winding Alley Map

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 Cowl of the Overseer – if Hawke is a mage.
Helm of Enasalin Helm of Enasalin – if Hawke is a rogue.
Stonehammer Helm Stonehammer Helm – if Hawke is a warrior.

Containers[]

Special objects[]

  • Standard Trap - 100 XP granted to detect and disarm; requires 20 cunning.