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===The Fade===
{{See Also|The Fade: Concerning Connor}}
One of the options in dealing with Connor is to enter the Fade as the Warden yourself (''assuming the Warden is a Mage''). This section of the Fade is fairly small and a single path winds its way through smaller portions. Various [[Fade Portal]]s will provide passage to the next part every time. On the destination side of each portal, the Warden will find what appears to be Connor, but quickly turns into a [[Demon]] after a brief dialogue.
These Demons have the appearance of the [[Desire Demon]] the Warden is hunting, but none of its abilities. As the Warden progresses, the Demons will also be aided by [[Rage Demon|Lesser Rage Demons]]. After defeating each Demon, the Fade portal that lead to the encounter re-opens, allowing passage to the next section.

====The Desire Demon====
[[File:Fade desire demon.jpg|thumb|The Desire Demon as met in the Fade.]]
In the Fade, the demon possessing Connor can either be killed or convinced to trade a favor for its life. If the Warden is a mage and enters the Fade personally, the [[Blood Mage]] specialization can be unlocked by conversing with the demon. If someone else (Morrigan, Wynne, Jowan, or Irving) enters the Fade, they will not trade with the demon and the specialization (or any other reward) cannot be unlocked.

Soon after entering the Fade, you will see the Arl calling out for Connor. Speaking with him is not necessary, but it can be informative. Continue down the path and enter the portal, where you will see Connor. You must speak with Connor; regardless of which options are selected the demon will replace Connor and fight you. Once defeated, the demon will disappear and the exit portal will activate. Traveling through it will lead to another "Connor". This process repeats three times. None of the dialogue options change the progression or the final conversation with the true Desire Demon.

When you speak with the demon in her true form, you should '''not''' choose any of the below replies if you wish to gain a reward from her (keep in mind she will only bargain with the Warden):

* "There will be no discussion."
* "No, I will not deal with you."
* "I want you to pay for your atrocities."
* "I want nothing from you."
* "I say no deal."
* "No. Our talk is done here."

If the option, "(Intimidate) How about you leave and I do not destroy you." is selected the only way to still get a reward from the demon is if a second, harder Intimidate test is passed: "(Intimidate) On the contrary, I believe you can offer more."  Master Persuasion may be necessary to force the demon's hand. This is the only way to get the demon to leave for good, which is proven true by the epilogue, and still get a reward from it.

Other than the above mentioned, every option will eventually lead to a final choice that will determine what Desire Demon will give you. Possible trades are:

* "Arcane secrets. I want to know specialized blood magic." → unlocks the [[Blood Mage]] specialization.
* "I'll take pleasure, demon. Show me what you've got." → a kissing scene between [[the Warden]] and the demon.
* "Pleasure is empty. I want the love of those around me." → you can boost one of your companions' approval ratings {{Approval|+20}}.
* "Keep it simple. Something to increase my talents." → you get a [[Tome of Ethereal Suggestion]] ({{ColorPositiveStat|+1 talent/spell}}).
* "I want nothing from you."

If you unlock Blood Mage, it will appear in the specializations the next time you level up.

====Notes====
* Like all other specializations, the Blood Mage unlock is tied to your account, and only needs to be unlocked on one character. One also has the option of simply unlocking it once, then reverting to a prior save.
* If you are intimidating enough you can intimidate her twice to let her go away permanently and get one of the trades for free as well.
* If you attack and kill the demon in the Fade, you will not be able to loot her as nothing real exists in the fade.
* If you choose Jowan, you can not make any deals with the demon and you face a difficult time in the fade, for Jowan is a very weak offensive mage and has no health or lyrium potions.