Dragon Age: Origins Transcripts

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Duncan's Introduction

Origins

Circle Mage

City Elf

Dalish Elf -- Lost Mysteries of the Ancients

Dwarf Commoner

Dwarf Noble

Human Noble

Main Quests

Prelude

Arl of Redcliffe

Broken Circle

Nature of the Beast

The Urn of Sacred Ashes

The Landsmeet

The Battle of Denerim

Companions

Alistair

Dog

Leliana

Morrigan

Oghren

Secret Companion

Shale

Sten

Wynne

Zevran

Epilogue

About

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finished some more of the lost mysteries of the ancients today! just got off the tail end of a sickness, so hopefully i can do some more of this tomorrow. i also think i need to reinstall toolset bc it keeps crashing my computer. love that for me. i also prepare my posts in a word document, so theres also a possibility at the end of this project that i could do a file dump with all the word documents i made? thinking about this.

new transcripts:

Ilen

Junar

Keeper Marethari

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Lost Mysteries of the Ancients

Part 3B: Important NPCs (Keeper Marethari)

Keeper: I see you have not left with Merrill yet. Is there something you need?

Dialogue Tree:

Note: each branch of the tree is only available once.

(if Fenarel is in party) I want to bring Fenarel with us to the cave. [1]

I have questions about this Grey Warden. [2]

I am curious about these darkspawn you mentioned. [3]

I need more equipment before I go. [4]

No, I should go. [End conversation]

1 – I want to bring Fenarel with us to the cave.

Keeper: Fenarel, are you certain? I am already putting Merrill at risk; I don't want to lose you too. Fenarel: I want to help, Keeper. If we can find Tamlen, it's worth the risk. Keeper: Very well, then. You have my permission. And thank you for asking for it. [End conversation]

2 – I have questions about this Grey Warden.

Keeper: When Tamlen's life is at stake? Oh, very well. Dialogue Options: - I thought the Grey Wardens had disappeared. [5] - Why did you believe anything this shemlen said? [6] - How did he know where to bring me? [7] - Are these Wardens great warriors? [8] - I have no more questions about the Grey Warden, Keeper. [9]

3 – I am curious about these darkspawn you mentioned.

Keeper: Remember that Tamlen needs your help. Dialogue Options: - Didn't the Grey Wardens destroy the darkspawn long ago? [10] - You think this cave was a darkspawn lair? [11] - Why did the Grey Warden think I had met a darkspawn? [12] - What is a darkspawn, exactly? I've never seen one before. [13] - Could that bear-like monster have been a darkspawn? [14] - I have no more questions about the darkspawn, Keeper. [9]

4 - I need more equipment before I go.

Keeper: Master Ilen can help you. Go to him and ask to see his stock. [Return to Dialogue Tree]

5 – I thought the Grey Wardens had disappeared.

Keeper: Not quite, da'len. After they defeated the darkspawn long ago, the Grey Wardens' numbers diminished greatly over the centuries. Keeper: It seems the humans have little use for them if darkspawn aren't actively razing their lands. I suppose the thought of darkspawn returning one day did not occur to them. Dialogue Options: - And have they returned? [15] - Why did you believe anything this shemlen said? [6] - How did he know where to bring me? [7] - Are these Wardens great warriors? [8] - I have no more questions about the Grey Warden, Keeper. [9]

6 – Why did you believe anything this shemlen said?

Keeper: He seemed honorable, and his care for your safety speaks well of him. I trust my judgment. Dialogue Options: - I thought the Grey Wardens had disappeared. [5] - How did he know where to bring me? [7] - Are these Wardens great warriors? [8] - I have no more questions about the Grey Warden, Keeper. [9]

7 – How did he know where to bring me?

Keeper: He said he had been looking for our clan and had a hint of our whereabouts. As I said, you were fortunate. Keeper: It is possible he sought a volunteer to join their order. Dialogue Options: - Dalish have joined these Grey Wardens before? [17] - I thought the Grey Wardens had disappeared. [5] - Why did you believe anything this shemlen said? [6] - Are these Wardens great warriors? [8] - I have no more questions about the Grey Warden, Keeper. [9]

8 - Are these Wardens great warriors?

Keeper: They are the best and most noble of all races, da'len. Few can achieve their standards. Dialogue Options: - I thought the Grey Wardens had disappeared. [5] - Why did you believe anything this shemlen said? [6] - How did he know where to bring me? [7] - I have no more questions about the Grey Warden, Keeper. [9]

9 – No more questions.

Keeper: Then do not tarry. Find Tamlen, quickly. [End conversation]

10 - Didn't the Grey Wardens destroy the darkspawn long ago?

Keeper: They destroyed the last horde of darkspawn to threaten the surface, centuries ago. It doesn't mean they extinguished them all. Dialogue Options: - You think this cave was a darkspawn lair? [11] - Why did the Grey Warden think I had met a darkspawn? [12] - What is a darkspawn, exactly? I've never seen one before. [13] - Could that bear-like monster have been a darkspawn? [14] - I have no more questions about the darkspawn, Keeper. [9]

11 – You think this cave was a darkspawn lair?

Keeper: Darkspawn are savage, uncultured creatures. More akin to locusts, than men. They may have befouled the cave, but they did not build what is there. Keeper: From the Warden's description, it may have been a temple devoted to an old god. Should we return, I may see it for myself. Dialogue Options: - Didn't the Grey Wardens destroy the darkspawn long ago? [10] - Why did the Grey Warden think I had met a darkspawn? [12] - What is a darkspawn, exactly? I've never seen one before. [13] - Could that bear-like monster have been a darkspawn? [14] - I have no more questions about the darkspawn, Keeper. [9]

12 – Why did the Grey Warden think I had met a darkspawn?

Keeper: Darkspawn are filthy, diseased beasts that taint the very air around them. The Grey Warden seemed to think your illness came from this taint. Keeper: Since you did not meet any darkspawn, I don't see how that could be. No doubt, he was mistaken. Dialogue Options: - Didn't the Grey Wardens destroy the darkspawn long ago? [10] - You think this cave was a darkspawn lair? [11] - What is a darkspawn, exactly? I've never seen one before. [13] - Could that bear-like monster have been a darkspawn? [14] - I have no more questions about the darkspawn, Keeper. [9]

13 – What is a darkspawn, exactly? I've never seen one before.

Keeper: They are mostly boogeymen, used to frighten human children. In modern times, they are rarely seen on surface lands. Keeper: But rumor holds that great numbers dwell in the ancient tunnels of the durgen'len-- the dwarves. They obliterate all that is in their path. Keeper: Like a plague of locusts, they spread disease and misery when they come to the surface. An event to be feared, without doubt. Dialogue Options: - Didn't the Grey Wardens destroy the darkspawn long ago? [10] - You think this cave was a darkspawn lair? [11] - Why did the Grey Warden think I had met a darkspawn? [12] - Could that bear-like monster have been a darkspawn? [14] - I have no more questions about the darkspawn, Keeper. [9]

14 – Could that bear-like monster have been a darkspawn?

Keeper: Hmm. The old tomes say darkspawn come in as many varieties as surface creatures. Keeper: They also say that many darkspawn are seen only during what the humans call a "Blight". Perhaps your bear monster was one of those. Dialogue Options: - Didn't the Grey Wardens destroy the darkspawn long ago? [10] - You think this cave was a darkspawn lair? [11] - Why did the Grey Warden think I had met a darkspawn? [12] - What is a darkspawn, exactly? I've never seen one before. [13] - I have no more questions about the darkspawn, Keeper. [9]

15 – And have they returned?

Keeper: The Grey Warden thinks so. A war may be in the offing. If so, we must get as far away from it as possible. Dialogue Options: - Could we not help in the battle? [16] - Why did you believe anything this shemlen said? [6] - How did he know where to bring me? [7] - Are these Wardens great warriors? [8] - I have no more questions about the Grey Warden, Keeper. [9]

16 – Could we not help in the battle?

Keeper: Let the humans fight their battles, as we must fight our own. Dialogue Options: - Why did you believe anything this shemlen said? [6] - How did he know where to bring me? [7] - Are these Wardens great warriors? [8] - I have no more questions about the Grey Warden, Keeper. [9]

17 – Dalish have joined these Grey Wardens before?

Keeper: Indeed. The Grey Wardens once consisted of the best from all races. I know of no Dalish joining them since the days of the darkspawn wars, however. Dialogue Options: - What if he asks for one now? [18] - I thought the Grey Wardens had disappeared. [5] - Why did you believe anything this shemlen said? [6] - Are these Wardens great warriors? [8] - I have no more questions about the Grey Warden, Keeper. [9]

18 – What if he asks for one now?

if the PC has the Wanderer flag: Keeper: Always eager to wander, hmm? Joining the Grey Wardens would be a great honor. But he has not asked. Otherwise: Keeper: It would be a great honor, though I don't know why any Dalish would choose such a life. Regardless, he has not asked. Conversation continues. Dialogue Options: - I thought the Grey Wardens had disappeared. [5] - Why did you believe anything this shemlen said? [6] - Are these Wardens great warriors? [8] - I have no more questions about the Grey Warden, Keeper. [9]

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Lost Mysteries of the Ancients

Part 3B - Important NPCs (Junar)

Conversation (Plays on first interaction):

Junar: Ah, it's good you're well! You weren't here when Pol arrived, were you?

Pol: I've heard of you. Everyone is talking about you and the other missing hunter. A Grey Warden brought you back here!

Dialogue Options:

The hunter's name is Tamlen.

Pol: I hope you find him soon. Junar: Pol is a "flat-ear". He arrived here a few days ago from the human lands.

Do you know about Grey Wardens?

Pol: Only from stories I heard back in the Alienage in Denerim. Junar: Pol is a "flat-ear". He arrived here a few days ago from the human lands.

You're not Dalish, are you?

Pol: That obvious, is it? I just found your camp a couple of days ago... a lucky thing.

Pol: I heard rumors in a nearby human village that a Dalish camp was close, and I hoped to find your hunters in the forest.

Junar: You were fortunate I didn't shoot you, Pol. I thought you were a shem, and a bandit at that.

Junar: You're not the first city elf to rejoin his people. I'm sure you'll find life among us more satisfying than with the shems, if no less harsh.

Pol: In the Alienage, we hear terrible stories about the Dalish. They... aren't true, right?

Dialogue Options:

Only the parts where we sacrifice young elves to the gods.

Pol: (Laughs awkwardly) That's funny! It's... it is funny, right? You don't actually do that?

Prove yourself useful and the clan will be your home.

Pol: I'll do my best. I hope they... we... find your missing friend very soon.

Just don't be a coward like some and flee.

Pol: I'll do my best. I hope they... we... find your missing friend very soon.

You've nothing to worry about, Pol.

Pol: Thank you. The clan has been very kind and welcoming. I never expected it to be like this.

[End conversation].

Environmental Dialogue:

Junar: I'm training Pol. He'll have to learn how to handle that bow quickly.

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Lost Mysteries of the Ancients

Part 3B - Important NPCs (Ilen)

First Conversation:

Ilen: I'm glad you've recovered. Once we find Tamlen, we can concentrate on the journey northward.

Male Hunter: Thank you for the bow, Master Ilen. It is light and sturdy... much better than the one I made last year.

Ilen: You are more than welcome. My father made it and used it in battle against the Clayne tribes.

Male Hunter: I will carry it with honor.

Dialogue Tree 1:

May I see your crafts, Master Ilen? [1]

Could I ask you for a bow as well, Master Ilen? [2]

I would like to hear the story of your father's battle. [3]

Why would you relinquish such a relic? [4]

I should go. [5]

1 – May I see your crafts, Master Ilen?

Ilen: Of course. Take whatever you need. [Exit conversation, opens shop window]

2 - Could I ask you for a bow as well, Master Ilen?

Ilen: One of my own crafting, perhaps? Dialogue Options: - Yes. Thank you. >>> Ilen: It may not have a history, but you'll provide one for it soon enough, yes? - No, maybe not. >>> Ilen: Then I will keep my crafts for those who need them. [Return to dialogue tree]

3 - I would like to hear the story of your father's battle.

Ilen: Then I am proud to tell it. Ilen: Our clan was one of the first to flee the Dales. When we came to Ferelden, the fiercest of the shemlen were the barbarians known as the Clayne. Ilen: We didn't wait for them to attack us. Every Dalish clan in Ferelden united to bring the battle to them. Dialogue options: - We attacked them first? >>> Ilen: They were barbarians without honor. They would have slain us without a second thought. - Ha! Serves the humans right! Let them fear us! >>> [Continue conversation] - There are more Dalish clans in Ferelden? >>> Ilen: In Ferelden, in Orlais, wherever there are wild lands the humans cannot hold, we bring our aravels. You met some at the last Gathering. Ilen: The ensuing battle went well for us. That day, we carved out our reputation of being the deadliest archers. Ilen: Our arrows won us the right to wander these woods at will. It was this very bow that my father used that day. Male Hunter: Thank you for the tale, Master Ilen... and especially the bow. I will honor its history. [Return to Dialogue Tree]

4 - Why would you relinquish such a relic?

Ilen: We are all the same clan. His hand is as my hand. I have relinquished nothing. Ilen: It was my father who first spoke of the Vir Tanadhal--the Three Ways of the Hunter. Ilen: The first is the Vir Assan--the Way of the Arrow: to reach for our goal, unrelenting. Ilen: The second is the Vir Bor'assan--the Way of the Bow: to bend, but not to break. Ilen: The last is the Vir Adahlen--the Way of the Wood: we are as ancient as the forests, each tree a part of the greater land. Ilen: All Dalish are united in this: One day we shall have a homeland again. [Return to Dialogue Tree]

5 – I should go.

Ilen: May the Creators guide your path. [End conversation]

Later Conversations:

Ilen: Ah, back again?

[Enter Dialogue Tree 1]

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sorry for a long hiatus! i am back to posting, so please enjoy the dalish camp portion of lost mysteries of the ancients. i've also reformatted a few posts. after finishing the dalish elf origin, i think i'll do a quick break from main quest and do a few companion dialogues!

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Lost Mysteries of the Ancients

Part 3B - Important NPCs (Fenarel)

First Conversation after Speaking to Keeper

Fenarel: Is the keeper sending you back to that cave to look for Tamlen?

Dialogue Options:

Yes, I'm going with Merrill.

Dialogue continues

Yes, though I don't know why.

Fenarel: You don't think you'll find him? I suppose if he's as sick as you were... and all alone...

Why do you want to know?

Dialogue continues

Does everyone know about the cave?

Fenarel: Yes. The clan's been talking about it since that Grey Warden brought you back.

Fenarel: I want to go with you. Keeper Marethari probably won't approve, but I can help find Tamlen.

Dialogue Tree 1:

I don't think that's a good idea. [1]

I'm only supposed to take Merrill. [1]

It's too dangerous, Fenarel. [1]

All right, come with us. [2]

1 – Various options.

Fenarel: Tamlen's my friend too! I want to help find him! If Merrill can risk it, so can I. Dialogue Options: No, I can't take you. [3] I suppose I won't stop you, then. [2] I will not disobey the keeper. [4] All right, come with us. [2]

2 – All right, come with us.

Fenarel: Good. I'll follow you, just to make sure Merrill doesn't go running to the keeper when you tell her I'm coming. [End conversation]

3 – No, I can’t take you.

Fenarel: Fine. I suppose I'd just get you into trouble. I guess I should be guarding the camp right now, anyhow. Fenarel: Good luck finding Tamlen. You have my prayers. [End Conversation]

4 – I will not disobey the keeper.

Fenarel: Then ask her! I'll go with you and we'll ask her together. She can't say no to both of us! Dialogue Options: Are you sure about that? [3] Fine, come along then. [5]

5 – Fine, come along then.

Fenarel: Good! Let's go talk to the keeper. [End conversation]

[End dialogue tree]

In Party Dialogue:

If in camp:

Fenarel: What? You're not changing your mind now, are you?

Dialogue options:

Yes, I think it’s best you stay here.

Fenarel: Sigh. All right. Just find Tamlen. Creators watch over you both.

No, of course not.

Fenarel: Then let's find Merrill. I'm ready whenever you are.

On Click Dialogue:

If Fenarel has already been spoken to:

Fenarel: Have you spoken to Merrill, yet? She was looking for you.

If in party and Merrill is waiting for you at the forest:

Fenarel: Let's not waste any time. If Tamlen's alive, he needs us.

Lost Mysteries of the Ancients Masterpost

Part 3: Dalish Camp

Part 3B: Important NPCs

Part 3C: Environmental Dialogue

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Lost Mysteries of the Ancients

Part 3B - Important NPCs (Ashalle)

First Conversation

Ashalle: By the Creators, it is so good to see you whole and well. I was so worried!

Dialogue Choices:

Aneth ara, Ashalle. It's good to see you, too.

Ashalle: All that time you were ill, the keeper didn't know if you were going to live or die!

You really shouldn't worry so much about me.

Ashalle: I can't help it, dear. I've raised you since your poor mother died.

Enough, Ashalle! I don't need to be mothered by you anymore.

Ashalle: Hmph. I've raised you since your poor mother died and that's how you speak to me?

Ashalle: I've been outside the keeper's tent the whole time. I have never been so relieved as when I heard you would pull through!

Ashalle: What happened? Everyone says Tamlen may be dead!

Dialogue Choices:

I shouldn't say, just yet.

They may be right.

He's missing. That's all we know right now.

If PC has the Romance flag:

Ashalle: That's awful. I know how much you and the lad care for each other. It was always my hope that you two... well, let's not dwell on it.

Otherwise, if not:

Ashalle: That's awful. He's been a good friend to you since you were fledglings.

Dialogue continues.

Ashalle: You must be more careful. Your mother and father, may they rest in peace, would be horrified to see you take such risks.

Dialogue Tree One:

You've never spoken of my parents much, Ashalle. [1]

You always say that. [2]

I should go. [3]

1 – You've never spoken of my parents much, Ashalle.

Ashalle: What happened to them is a sad tale, and it's in the past. Reopening old wounds benefits no one. Dialogue Options: - Don't we Dalish strive to learn of our past? [4] - Perhaps you're right. I should go. [3]

2 – You always say that.

Ashalle: It's true! Your mother was... well, let's not talk about that. I'm sure you have plenty on your mind. Dialogue options: - You've never spoken of my parents much, Ashalle. [1] - I should go. [3]

3 – I should go

Ashalle: Of course. Try to make the evening meal, will you? You're nothing but skin and bones. [Exit dialogue tree and end conversation].

4 – Don’t we Dalish strive to learn of our past?

If PC doesn’t have the persuasion skill: Ashalle: You've much to do tonight with Tamlen still missing. I will tell you another time. [Exit dialogue tree and end conversation] If PC has the persuasion skill: Ashalle: True. Perhaps you're old enough to hear this, though it... hardly seems like the right time. Dialogue Options: - Is there ever a good time? [5] - Perhaps you're right. I should go. [3]

5 – Is there ever a good time?

Ashalle: Very well. If I do not tell you now, you'll only wonder. Ashalle: Your mother was a hunter--one of the finest. And your father was the keeper before Marethari. He was with us for a very long time. Ashalle: Your mother was from another clan, and her elders did not approve of the match. She and your father had to meet in secret. Ashalle: One day, bandits caught them alone in the forest. Your father was killed, but your mother escaped. Dialogue Options: - Humans killed my father? [6] - I always thought they died together. [7]

6 – Humans killed my father?

Ashalle: Yes, but also city elves, too. Those of our kind living with humans do not hold to the old ways. [7]

7 – I always thought they died together.

Ashalle: Your mother held to life long enough to give birth to you, but grief wracked her heart. One night, she... she simply walked into the moonlight and never returned. Dialogue Options: -My mother abandoned me? >>> Ashalle: She just... couldn't carry on without your father. - That was a foolish and weak thing to do. >>> Ashalle: Sigh. You judge too harshly. Perhaps you'll feel differently once you've been in love. - I... don't know what to say. >>> Dialogue continues Ashalle: The clan decided not to discuss this around you, lest it poison your heart with sadness. [8]

8 - Scene continues

Dialogue Options: - I can't believe I've never heard this tale. - You should have told me! - No, I understand. Ashalle: Our people have learned to live with much sorrow; it seemed only right that we not dwell on it. Ashalle: Your mother did leave you a gift, something of your father's for you to have once you were older. Perhaps the time has come... Dialogue Options: - I'm not sure that I want it. >>> Ashalle: Don't say that. This is part of your heritage. - You only remember this now? >>> Ashalle: I was waiting for the right time, until you were grown. But you are grown now, aren't you? Oh? Where is it? Dialogue continues Ashalle: Take this key. You'll see some chests behind the storage aravel by the halla pen. One of them was your mother's. Ashalle: Its contents are yours, if you wish. [Exit dialogue tree and end conversation]

Later Conversations

Ashalle: Yes, my dear?

Dialogue Tree 2:

Dialogue Options:

(If you haven’t heard your family story) Why have you never spoken of my parents much? [Go to dialogue tree 1 - 1]

(If Ashalle previously refused to tell you your family story) Can I convince you to tell me about my parents? [1]

Just saying hello. [2]

Nothing. I should go. [3]

1 – Can I convince you to tell me about my parents?

If PC doesn’t have the persuasion skill: Ashalle: You've much to do with Tamlen still missing. I will tell you another time. [End dialogue] If PC has the persuasion skill: Ashalle: True. Perhaps you're old enough to hear this, though it... hardly seems like the right time. Dialogue Options: - Is there ever a good time? [Dialogue Tree 1 - 5] - Perhaps you're right. I should go. [Dialogue Tree 1 - 3]

2 – Just saying hello.

If PC has the troublemaker flag: Ashalle: That's sweet of you. Don't get into too much trouble. Otherwise: Ashalle: That's sweet of you. I do hope you find Tamlen soon. [Ends conversation]

3 – Nothing. I should go.

Ashalle: Of course. Try to make the evening meal, will you? You're nothing but skin and bones. [Exit dialogue tree and end conversation].

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Part 3: The Dalish Camp

Part 3b: Important NPCs Masterpost

Part 3c: Environmental Dialogue

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Lost Mysteries of the Ancients

Part 3B - Important NPCs

Ashalle

Fenarel

Ilen

Junar

Keeper Marethari

Maren (in progress)

Merrill

Paivel

Pol

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Part 3: The Dalish Camp

The PC wakes up.

If PC is female:

Fenarel: You're awake! You've the gods' own luck, lethallan.

otherwise, if male:

Fenarel: You're awake! You've the gods' own luck, lethallin.

Dialogue continues

Fenarel: You're back at camp. Everyone is worried sick about you. How do you feel?

Dialogue Options:

A. How did I get here, Fenarel?

Fenarel: A shem brought you back two days ago. You don't remember him?

B. Fine, Fenarel, but a little groggy.

Fenarel: We thought you would die. The shem who brought you here said there wasn't much hope. Seems he was wrong.

C. Worried. Where is Tamlen?

Fenarel: We don't know. The shem who brought you here saw no sign of him.

Dialogue Tree 1:

(only available if A was chosen) I've been here for two days?! [1]

(only available if B or C was chosen) There was a human? [2]

(if human hunters lived in Part 1) We drove off some shems in the forest. [3]

(if one human hunter was killed in Part 1) We killed a shem in the forest...

(if all humans were killed in Part 1) We encountered shems in the forest, but we killed them.

I don't remember anything. I was in a cave, then... nothing. [1]

1 – I've been here for two days?!

Fenarel: He was a Grey Warden and appeared out of nowhere with you slung over his shoulder. Fenarel: You were delirious with fever. He said that he found you outside a cave in the forest, unconscious and alone. [Exit Dialogue Tree 1]

2 – There was a human?

Fenarel: A shem brought you back two days ago. You don't remember him? [Return to dialogue tree, 2 is now available]

3 – We drove off some shems in the forest

Fenarel: I doubt you could have driven this one off. [1]

4 & 5 – Killed shem(s)

Fenarel: Oh... The keeper's not going to like that. But I doubt those shems have anything to do with the one who found you. [1]

The scene continues.

Dialogue Options:

I need to talk to the keeper right away.

Fenarel: She wants to talk to you too. Stay here--I'll get her.

Is anyone looking for Tamlen?

Fenarel: Of course! Most of the hunters are off looking for him right now. Fenarel: But the keeper wanted to talk to you as soon as you awoke. Stay here--I'll get her.

The shemlen was a Grey Warden?

Fenarel: So he claimed. I just wish he'd told us where that cave was. Most of the hunters are looking for it right now. Fenarel: But the keeper wanted to talk to you as soon as you awoke. Stay here--I'll get her.

Will I be all right?

Fenarel: I think so. The keeper wants to talk to you, so you can ask her yourself. I'll get her.

Fenarel leaves and returns with Keeper Marethari.

Keeper: I see you are awake, da'len. It is fortunate Duncan found you when he did...

Keeper: I know not what dark power held you, but it nearly bled the life from you. It was difficult even for my magic to keep you alive.

Dialogue Options:

Duncan? Is that the one who brought me back?

Keeper: Yes, he introduced himself as a Grey Warden.

I kept telling Tamlen that we should have come back!

Keeper: Do not worry, da'len. Even I might have been intrigued enough by such a cave to explore it further.

What happened to us?

Keeper: I know only that the Grey Warden found you in front of a strange cave, sick and alone.

Then Tamlen could be sick, as well?

Keeper: If he encountered the same thing you did, yes. The Grey Warden said he found you alone outside a cave, already stricken. Keeper: Duncan thought there may have been darkspawn creatures inside the cave. Is that true?

Enter Dialogue Tree 2

Dialogue Tree 2:

Why listen to anything a shemlen says? [1]

I'm not sure. What does a darkspawn look like? [2]

Did he not go inside the cave himself and see? [3]

There were walking corpses and other strange monsters. [4]

All I remember was the mirror... [5]

1 – Why listen to anything a shemlen says?

Keeper: The Grey Wardens are an old and honorable order, da'len, and we Dalish have enough enemies. Was he correct? Dialogue Options: - I'm not sure. What does a darkspawn look like? [2] - Did he not go inside the cave himself and see? [3] - There were walking corpses and other strange monsters. [4]

2 – I'm not sure. What does a darkspawn look like?

Keeper: Like a man, but dark and tainted with evil. Perhaps you fought one in the cave and it wounded you. Dialogue Options: - There were many monsters, and dead men that walked. [4] - The creatures inside were nothing like that. [6] - No, it was the mirror. [5]

3 – Did he not go inside the cave himself and see?

Keeper: No. He was more concerned about helping you. Keeper: Why he thought there were darkspawn, I don't know. But Grey Wardens know more about them than anyone. Dialogue Options: - What does a darkspawn look like? [2] - There were walking corpses and other strange monsters. [4]

4 - There were walking corpses and other strange monsters.

Keeper: Walking corpses? Dark magic, but not darkspawn. I know not what the other creatures might have been. [7]

5 – All I remember was the mirror…

Keeper: A mirror? And it caused all this ? I have never heard of such a thing in all the lore we have collected. [Exit Dialogue Tree 2]

6 – The creatures inside were nothing like that.

Keeper: None of them were darkspawn? Duncan was so certain... [7]

7 – Continue

Keeper: What else did you find? What is the last thing you remember? Dialogue Options: - A mirror. Tamlen touched it. [5] - Did Duncan mention a mirror? [5]

The keeper sighs.

Keeper: I was hoping for answers when you woke, but there are only more questions.

Keeper: And Tamlen remains missing. He is more important than any lore in these ruins. If he is as sick as you were, his condition is grave.

Keeper: Duncan returned to the cave to search for darkspawn, but we cannot rely on him to look for Tamlen as well. We must go ourselves, and quickly.

Keeper: Do you feel well enough to show us the way, da'len? Without you we will not find it.

Dialogue Tree 3:

I am up to it, Keeper. I feel fine. [1]

I don't know. Is my sickness gone? [2]

Could I simply describe the way to someone? [3]

1 – I am up to it, Keeper. I feel fine.

Keeper: I am relieved to hear it. Keeper: I am ordering the clan to pack the camp so we can go north. Take Merrill with you to the cave. Find Tamlen if you can, but do it swiftly. Dialogue Options: - The clan is leaving? [4] - Are you not interested in the ruins and the mirror? [5] - Why do you want me to take Merrill? [6] - Take Merrill to the cave and find Tamlen. I understand. [7]

2 – I don't know. Is my sickness gone?

Keeper: Your fever broke, and the signs of whatever illness snared you are gone... but truthfully, I don't know if you are free from it or not. Keeper: I wish I knew more. Still, you seem well enough now. We must watch your condition, but without you we will not find this cave. Dialogue Options: - Then I am ready to go. [1] - Could I simply describe the way to someone? [3] - Tamlen may already be dead. [8]

3 – Could I simply describe the way to someone?

Keeper: Few know these forests as well as you and Tamlen, and time is of the essence. Keeper: Remember, he has already been out there for two days without the magical aid you received. Dialogue Options: - Then I am ready to go. [1] - I don't know. Is my sickness gone? [2] - Tamlen may already be dead. [8]

4 – The clan is leaving?

Keeper: If there is any truth to what Duncan said, then darkspawn may show up in these parts soon. We must get away from that horde. Keeper: But that is not our only concern. Did you encounter any other humans out in the forest? Dialogue options: - (Available if no humans killed in Part 1) Three of them. We drove them off. >>> Keeper: Although you hurt no one, these humans roused their nearby village against us. - (Available if one human killed in Part 1) Three of them. We killed one as an example. >>> Keeper: So I feared. You have stirred up a hornet's nest, da'len. Their village blames us for your actions. - (Available if all humans killed in Part 1) Three of them, but we killed them all. >>> Keeper: So I feared. You have stirred up a hornet's nest, da'len. Their village blames us for your actions. - Yes, actually. Is it important? >>> Dialogue continues based on conditions above. - None that I can recall. >>>Keeper: I see. Well, a nearby village has taken exception to our presence. I fear that they will try to drive us out. Keeper: As everywhere, our people are not welcome here. We have stayed too long, and we must move on -- quickly. Dialogue Options: - You're going to let those shemlen drive us off? [9] - Are you not interested in the ruins and the mirror? [5] - Why do you want me to take Merrill? [6] - Take Merrill to the cave and find Tamlen. I understand. [7]

5 – Are you not interested in the ruins and the mirror?

Keeper: I would be lying if I said I was not. Keeper: But whatever knowledge lies in that cave is not worth our children. I send you back with hopes of finding Tamlen, and that is all. Dialogue Options: - The clan is leaving? [4] - Why do you want me to take Merrill? [6] - Take Merrill to the cave and find Tamlen. I understand. [7]

6 – Why do you want me to take Merrill?

Keeper: Merrill knows a degree of my magic. Tamlen's chances of surviving the journey back are greater with her help. Keeper: I also wish for Merrill to see this cave and mirror. She has a sense for these things, and could shed light on the nature of this illness. Dialogue Options: - But doesn't Merrill risk getting ill, as well? [10] - The clan is leaving? [4] - Are you not interested in the ruins and the mirror? [5] - Take Merrill to the cave and find Tamlen. I understand. [7]

7 – Take Merrill to the cave and find Tamlen. I understand.

Keeper: Go quickly, for Tamlen's life hangs in the balance. Dialogue Options: - I have questions about this Grey Warden. [Go to Part 2b for Camp Dialogue] - I am curious about these darkspawn you mentioned. [Go to Part 2b for Camp Dialogue] - I need more equipment before I go. [Go to Part 2b for Camp Dialogue] - Pray for me, Keeper. [Exit Dialogue Tree 3]

8 – Tamlen may already be dead.

Keeper: Yes, he may very well be. We can only search and pray, da'len. You are his last remaining hope. Dialogue Options: Then I am ready to go. [1] I don't know. Is my sickness gone? [2] Could I simply describe the way to someone? [3]

9 – You're going to let those shemlen drive us off?

Keeper: Our clan could slaughter their entire village if we cared to... but at the cost of bringing their king's rage down on our heads. Keeper: These people are simple and have simple fears. This is their land, so we will go peacefully. Dialogue Options: Are you not interested in the ruins and the mirror? [5] Why do you want me to take Merrill? [6] Take Merrill to the cave and find Tamlen. I understand. [7]

10 – But doesn't Merrill risk getting ill, as well?

Keeper: You recovered, and Merrill will too. Still, be careful... should you come upon this strange mirror again, do not touch it. Dialogue Options: The clan is leaving? [4] Are you not interested in the ruins and the mirror? [5] Take Merrill to the cave and find Tamlen. I understand. [7]

Scene ends. Player can now freely explore the Dalish Camp.

The Lost Mysteries of the Ancients Masterpost

Part 3B - Important NPCs

Part 3C - Environmental Dialogue

< Part 2: Elvhen Ruins | Part 4: Return to the Elvhen Ruins >

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The Lost Mysteries of the Ancients

Dalish Elf Origin, Part 2b – Speaking with Tamlen

Tamlen: This place makes me nervous.

1 - Dialogue Options:

What do you think all this is? [2]

So talk, if that will calm you down. [3]

How did you know all that about the statue? [4]

How could walking corpses be here? [5]

You said something about a veil? [6]

Let's keep going. [7]

2 - What do you think all this is?

Tamlen: I'm not sure. This looks like a very old human place. Why did the they build this? And why would elven artifacts be here?

Tamlen: Maybe some of our ancestors lived here, in caves like the dwarves. I'll stick to roaming the land, myself.

Dialogue Options:

This doesn't feel like anyone's home.

Tamlen: I don't know. I have this odd sensation that we've… disturbed something. Like we just walked into a dragon's lair.

More likely the elves here were slaves.

Tamlen: The keeper said it took a long time for slavery to erase our ancestors' history. Maybe whoever lived here still wrote and spoke elven. Tamlen: It does feel… sinister here, doesn't it?

Do you think the keeper will want to come here?

Tamlen: She takes any opportunity to gather elven lore. When the clans come together, they exchange whatever they've found. Tamlen: She shouldn't come without hunters to guard her, though. The air here feels so… sinister.

Why did you want to come down here so badly?

Tamlen: Aren't you curious? We could be discovering our history. Minstrels will write songs about us! Dialogue options: - You aren't fooling me, Tamlen. - I am curious. - I'm just worried about the danger here. Tamlen: If I were to bring some valuable ancestral artifact back to the keeper, she might forgive me for… well, you know. Dialogue options: - Thank you for covering for me, by the way. > Tamlen: Of course. You know I'd do anything for you. > sets troublemaker flag - We were both brawling. I don't see why you got punished. > Tamlen: Because I was caught and wouldn't give up any names. Of course she was angry with me. > sets fight flag - You get into far too much trouble, Tamlen. > Tamlen: And you get into far too little… which is probably why the keeper sent you with me. > sets cautious flag Tamlen: At any rate, I wasn't expecting this place to… feel quite like this. Maybe this wasn't the best idea… (END DIALOGUE)

Tamlen: Well, whatever it is, it… it won't stop me. A Dalish hunter fears nothing!

(END DIALOGUE)

3 - So talk, if that will calm you down.

Tamlen: I suppose so… hey, weren't you supposed to be assisting Master Varathorn* today? How did you end up coming with me?

(* He's supposed to refer to Master Ilen here.)

Dialogue Options:

I got out of it. I prefer to hunt.

Tamlen: Me too, even if you are a better hunter than I am.

You know me. I get away from camp whenever I can.

Tamlen: I've never known anyone so eager to wander. I bet you'll end up a flat-ear someday, living in the cities like a shem. Sets wanderer flag

(female only) I wanted to be with you, of course.

Tamlen: I… thought that might be the case. I'm glad. Sets romance flag

(male only) I wanted to keep you out of trouble.

Tamlen: Wanted to? Or were sent to? Never mind… I can guess.

Actually, it's a punishment.

Tamlen: Typical. What did you do? Never mind… I can just imagine. Sets troublemaker flag

Tamlen: Let's just find whatever's here and get out. We can talk later.

(ENDS DIALOGUE)

4 - About the Statue

Tamlen: I saw a picture of it in one of those old books the keeper never lets anyone touch.

Tamlen: It was one of the old gods. The keeper called him a "friend of the dead."

Dialogue Options:

"Friend of the dead?" What does that mean?

Tamlen: He was a guide who took people across the spirit land to their final rest in the Beyond.

Maybe this was a place of worship.

Tamlen: Yet these are human ruins, remember? Why would they worship an elven god? Tamlen: He was a guide who took people across the spirit land to their final rest in the Beyond.

(if walking corpses encountered) Then it's no coincidence there are walking dead here.

Tamlen: He was some sort of guide who took people to their final rest in the Beyond. He didn't bring them back.

Is that all you remember?

Tamlen: Maybe if you'd paid more attention when we were fledglings, you'd know yourself. Tamlen: He was a guide who took people across the spirit land to their final rest in the Beyond.

Perhaps this place is a tomb.

Tamlen: An elven tomb built by shems? I doubt it. Tamlen: It's said that the old ones never truly died; they just went somewhere and… slept forever. And this god would come to guide their spirits away.

Tamlen: But he wasn't an evil god, not like Fen'Harel--the Great Wolf. It doesn't seem right that a place so… wrong… would be his. [1]

5 - Walking Corpses

Tamlen: Hahren Paivel once said that in places where many people died, it can become setheneran--a land of waking dreams. The Veil becomes weak and spirits slip into our world.

Tamlen: Then they possess corpses and walk around. (shudders)

Dialogue Options:

You think many elves died here?

Tamlen: There's certainly enough bones… Maybe nobody was left to bury them.

(If Bereskarn killed) Maybe this is the "demon" the humans saw.

Tamlen: It's hard to imagine anything else could live here with these… creatures. Tamlen: Still, worse things may be ahead. This place reeks of something… wrong. Can you feel it?

Do you want to turn around?

Tamlen: Mmm, no. This place must have been important for so many to have died here. I'm curious…

Let's press on… I want to know how our people were involved with this. [1]

6 - About a Veil

Tamlen: I'm no storyteller. All I remember of the hahren's tales is that a veil separates our world from the spirit world.

Tamlen: He said that spirits are jealous of us, and always try to steal our souls. They want to be like us so badly they'll even possess our dead, which drives them insane.

Tamlen: But for them to enter our world, the Veil must be weak. Is that why this place feels so strange?

Dialogue Options:

I don't like that idea.

Tamlen: Neither do I. [1]

If they show themselves, we'll kill them too.

Tamlen: I doubt it would be that easy. More likely, we'd get possessed too. [1]

You believe that superstitious nonsense?

Tamlen: Say what you will, but those walking corpses were real enough. [1]

7 - Let's keep going.

if PC is female:

Tamlen: Lead on, lethallan.

otherwise, if PC is male:

Tamlen: Lead on, lethallin.

(ENDS DIALOGUE)

Lost Mysteries of the Ancients Quest Masterpost

Part 2: Elven Ruins

< Part 1: Humans in the Forest | Part 3: Dalish Camp >

[daotranscripts]

Part 1b - Forest Clearing Environmental Dialogue

Player clicks on Tamlen:

Tamlen: Come on, already. Let's look for this cave. They said it was to the west.

Player approaches the cave:

Tamlen: This must be the cave. I don't recall seeing this before, do you?

Dialogue Options:

No, I don't. Let's check it out.

My thoughts exactly. With luck, we'll find something that will make us clan heroes!

No, and I don't think we should go in alone.

Tamlen: There's nobody else here. And I'm not running back for help unless there's something worth making a fuss over. Tamlen: Come on, let's at least see what's there. How dangerous could it be?

No, and that worries me. We should be wary.

Tamlen: Always the careful one. Fine, but I'm not running back until I know there's something worth making a fuss over. Tamlen: Come on, let's at least see what's there. How dangerous could it be?

Lost Mysteries of the Ancients Masterpost

< Part 1: Humans in the Forest | Part 2: Elvhen Ruins >

[daotranscripts]

The Lost Mysteries of the Ancients

Dalish Elf Origin, Part 2 – Elven Ruins

Tamlen: It… looks like the shem was telling the truth. But these ruins look more human than elven.

Environmental Dialogue

After first undead encounter:

Tamlen: Were those walking corpses? This place is haunted!

After killing the Bereskarn:

Tamlen: By the Creators! What… what was that thing?!

Interacting with the Statue

Tamlen: I can't believe this. You recognize this statue, don't you?

Dialogue Options:

Enough gawking. Let's move on.

Tamlen: Touchy, aren't we? There's bound to be more. Let's keep looking around. (DIALOGUE ENDS)

It's worn, but it looks vaguely familiar…

Maybe. Why should I care?

Tamlen: Back when our people lived in Arlathan, statues like these honored the Creators. When the shems enslaved us, much of that lore was lost.

Tamlen: This looks like human architecture… with a statue of our people. Can these ruins date back to the time of Arlathan?

Dialogue Options:

This isn't the time or place for a history lesson, Tamlen.

Tamlen: I suppose you're right. Still, the possibility is thrilling!

It's interesting. So much of our past is lost to us.

Tamlen: I'd never have guessed ancient elves might have lived here! With humans!

We're nowhere near Arlathan, and this proves nothing.

Tamlen: We must have lived in other places, too. Even if elves didn't live here, its architects knew of our gods.

Perhaps, but there isn't much left down here.

Yes… time and decay take their toll. Still, there's bound to be something of value!

(DIALOGUE ENDS)

The Mirror

Read 1A if you interact with the mirror.

Read 1B if you try to leave the room.

1A - Player Interacts with the Mirror

Tamlen: It's beautiful, isn't it? I wonder what the writing says.

Dialogue Options:

Stand back. We can't be sure it's safe.

Tamlen: It sat here for who knows how many centuries--what could be so dangerous? Don't worry; I won't break it. [2]

The keeper might be able to translate it.

Tamlen: Maybe, but she's not here to help us. Odd that it isn't broken like everything else, especially with that bear lumbering around in here. [2]

"Do not touch the glass?"

Tamlen: (scoffs) Not that we'd leave a fingerprint on it… see how clean it is? Not a single smudge or crack. [2]

1B - Player tries to leave the Mirror Room

Tamlen: You aren't going to leave without taking a closer look at the mirror, are you?

Dialogue Options:

I'll come back and look at it later.

Tamlen: I want to look at it now. It's the only thing we've seen in here that isn't broken. [2]

I don't trust it, and neither should you.

Tamlen: It sat here for who knows how many centuries--what could be so dangerous? Don't worry; I won't break it. [2]

If you're so eager to look at it, go ahead.

Tamlen: I will. This is the only thing we've seen here that isn't broken. [2]

2 - Scene Continues

Something ripples in the mirror.

Tamlen: I wonder what this writing is for? Maybe this isn't--hey, did you see that?

Tamlen: I think something moved inside the mirror.

Dialogue Options:

Inside the mirror? Let me see.

The mirror ripples again. Tamlen: Look! Don't you see it? There it is again!

Get away from it, Tamlen…

The mirror ripples again. Tamlen: Hold on, I just want to know what it is. Don't you see it? There it is again!

You're imagining things.

The mirror ripples again. Tamlen: No, it was right there. Wait--there it is again!

Tamlen: Can you feel that? I think it knows we're here. I just need to take a closer look…

Tamlen approaches the mirror.

Tamlen: It's showing me places. I can see... some kind of city! Underground... And there's a great blackness.

The mirror makes a strange noise

Tamlen: It saw me! Help! I can't look away.

The mirror thrums with magical power, throwing both of them backwards.

The PC blacks out.

When they drift back to consciousness, they briefly see a human: Duncan.

Duncan: Can you hear me? I am... very sorry.

The player blacks out again.

(END SCENE)

Lost Mysteries of the Ancients Quest Masterpost

Part 2B: Speaking with Tamlen

< Part 1: Humans in the Forest | Part 3: Dalish Camp >

[daotranscripts]

The Lost Mysteries of the Ancients

Dalish Elf Origin, Part 1 -- Humans in the Forest

The camera pans over pine trees. A flock of birds flies between the branches. Deer walk out from between the bushes while a bird hops in the foreground. Duncan's voice is heard as voice over.

Duncan: You were born amidst the Dalish elves: noble wanderers who refuse to join the society of humans that subjugated their homeland so long ago.

Duncan: The Dalish travel the land in tightly-knit clans, struggling to maintain their half-forgotten lore in a human world that fears and despises them.

Duncan: You spend your time hunting with your clan-mate Tamlen in the forests, and as is sometimes the case, your quarry is not always the local wildlife…

Just past some trees, a human is running away from something.

Hunter 1: (panicked scream)

Hunter 2: Stop! You don't know where you're going!

He scrambles down a hill and is met by an elf with a drawn bow -- Tamlen.

Tamlen: Well, what have we here? A stray human.

Hunter 1: It's a Dalish!

Tamlen: And you three are somewhere you shouldn't be!

Hunter 2: Let us pass, elf. You have no right to stop us!

The PC creeps into view, bow also drawn and aimed at the hunters.

Tamlen: No? We will see about that, won't we?

Tamlen: You're just in time. I found these… humans lurking in the bushes. Bandits, no doubt.

Hunter 2: We aren't bandits, I swear! Please don't hurt us!

Tamlen: You shemlen are pathetic. It's hard to believe you ever drove us from our homeland.

Hunter 3: W-we've never done nothing to you Dalish! We didn't even know this forest was yours!

Tamlen: This forest isn't ours, fool. You've stumbled too close to our camp. You shems are like vermin--we can't trust you not to make mischief.

if PC is male:

Tamlen: What do you say, lethallin? What should we do with them?

otherwise, if PC is female:

Tamlen: What do you say, lethallan? What should we do with them?

Dialogue options:

Let them go. You judge humans too harshly.

Tamlen: (scoffs) You are too soft. How many injustices must our people suffer before you resent them properly?

Let's find out what they're doing here.

Tamlen: Does it matter? Hunting or banditry, we'll need to move camp if we let them live.

Give them a warning. Killing them will only bring trouble.

Tamlen: Letting them go might bring more of them. You are too soft.

Kill them--what do I care? The others will never know.

Tamlen: I like the sound of that. Anything to say in your defense, shems? Hunter 1: L-look… we didn't come here to be trouble. We just found a cave…

Hunter 2: Yes, a cave! With ruins like I've never seen! We thought there might be, uh…

Tamlen: Treasure. So you're more akin to thieves than actual bandits.

Dialogue Options

Ha! I'd like to see these ruins.

Tamlen: So would I. I've never heard of ruins in these parts.

If you've been there, you should have treasure to prove it.

We know this forest. There are caves, but no ruins. You lie.

Hunter 2: I… I have proof! Here… we found this just inside the entrance.

The hunter hands something to Tamlen.

Tamlen examines the stone.

Tamlen: This stone has carvings… Is this elvish? Written elvish?

Hunter 2: There's more in the ruins! We didn't get very far in, though…

Dialogue Options

How do you know that's elvish, Tamlen?

Tamlen: I've seen something similar on the keeper's scrolls…

This sounds like a trap. Don't believe it.

Hunter 2: A trap? We didn't even know you elves were here! We-we were just trying to find the treasure! Tamlen: And this is all you found? Why didn't you look for more?

Why not?

Hunter 2: There was a demon! It was huge, with black eyes! Thank the Maker we were able to out-run it!

Tamlen: (scoffs) A demon? Where is this cave?

Hunter 2: Just off to the west, I think. There's a cave in the rock face, and a huge hole just inside.

Tamlen: Well? Do you trust them? Shall we let them go?

Dialogue Options:

You've frightened them enough. They won't bother us.

Tamlen: Run along then, shems… and don't come back until we Dalish have moved on. Hunter 2: Of course! Thank you! Thank you!

Kill one. The others will make sure no one else comes.

Hunter 2: No! No, wait! You… you can't do this!! Tamlen shoots and kills one hunter. The other two run off.

So they can bring a mob to drive us out? Kill them all.

Tamlen: Yes, one could expect no less from a shem. This will not take long… Tamlen shoots and kills all three hunters.

Tamlen: Well, shall we see if there's any truth to their story? These carvings make me curious.

Dialogue Options:

Sounds like a good idea.

Tamlen: And if we find anything, the keeper will want to know.

Shouldn't we inform the keeper?

Tamlen: She might be interested in these carvings, but let's see if there's anything more before we get excited. Tamlen: Besides, we're already here. Now, they said it was to the west…

I'm not sure… I have a bad feeling about this "demon."

Tamlen: Skittish shems say it's a demon and you believe them? They probably woke up a bear. Tamlen: Let's see if these ruins actually exist. Then we'll worry about what to do.

(END CUTSCENE)

Lost Mysteries of the Ancients Quest Masterpost

Part 1B - Environmental Dialogue

| Part 2 - Elven Ruins. >

[daotranscripts]

The Lost Mysteries of the Ancients

Dalish Elf Origin

Part 1 - Humans in the Forest

Part 1B - Environmental Dialogue

Part 2 - Elven Ruins

Part 2B - Speaking with Tamlen

Part 3 - The Dalish Camp

Part 3B - Important NPCs

Part 3C - Environmental Dialogue

Part 4 - Return to the Elven Ruins

Part 5 - Goodbye Clan Sabrae

Next Quest: Prelude >

[daotranscripts]

Flirt: You Seem Different Now

Available after Zevran refuses to have sex.

Player: You seem different now.

Zevran: Hmm. I thought that this might be it.

Zevran: Are you certain you wish to talk about this? I really do not know what to say.

Dialogue Options:

Yes, I want to know what's changed. [1]

If you don't want to talk, that's fine. [2]

Are you having second thoughts about us? [2]

(if player accepted earring) Do you want your earring back? Is that it? [3]

1 - Yes, I want to know what's changed.

Zevran: (sighs) Very well. [4]

2 - If you don't want to talk... / Second thoughts

(+ Low approval increase from "If you don't...")

Zevran: I... no, this... I am acting like a child, I realize. I apologize. Let me try to explain. [4]

3 - Do you want your earring back?

Zevran: No, I gave it to you. I want you to have it. Let me... attempt to explain. [4]

4 - Continue

Zevran: An assassin… must learn to forget about sentiment. It is dangerous. You take your pleasures where you can, when life is good. To expect anything more would be reckless.

Zevran: I thought it was the same between us. Something to enjoy, a pleasant diversion and little more. And yet…

Dialogue Options:

Are you saying you're in love with me? [5]

That's all it is to me, Zevran. [6]

Don't go there. Seriously. [12]

I know what you mean. [13]

5 - In love?

Zevran: I don't know. How would you know such a thing? [13]

6 - That's all it is to me

(- Very large approval decrease; Zevran and the player break up.)

Zevran: Ah. Yes, that… that does make it easier, in fact. [7]

7 - Continue

(Romance is cut off)

Zevran: I knew I was being foolish and now I am proven correct. This is really for the best, I think.

Dialogue Options:

I'm sorry you feel this way. [8]

This doesn't mean we can't be friends, I hope. [9]

We don't need to end this, Zevran. [10]

8- I'm sorry.

Zevran: As am I. [11]

9 - Still friends?

Zevran: Not in the way we have been perhaps, but yes… I hope the same thing. [11]

10 - We don't need to end this.

Zevran: I do. [11]

11 - Continue.

Zevran: Come. Let us return to matters at hand. There is much for you to do… Grey Warden.

(Zevran is marked as still in love)

(Dialogue Ends)

12 - Don't go there.

(Zevran and the player break up)

(- Extreme approval decrease)

Zevran: I see. This is good, then. It is better that I know how you feel. [7]

13 - I know what you mean

Zevran: I grew up amongst those who sold the illusion of love, and then I was trained to make my heart cold in favor of the kill. Everything I have been taught says what I feel is wrong.

Zevran: Yet I cannot help it. Since you asked me into your tent, I have been nothing but confused. Do you understand me at all?

Dialogue Options:

I am no wiser than you in that area, Zevran. [14]

I do. And I feel the same way. [16]

I don't feel the same way, I'm sorry. [6]

Maybe it would be better for you if we stopped. [22]

14 - No wiser than you

Zevran: All I need to know is if there might be some future for us, some possibility of… I do not know what.

Dialogue Options:

I don't know. But I know how I feel about you. [15]

I hope so. [20]

(if player is male) We are both men, Zevran… [21]

No. I don't think so. [12]

15 - I know how I feel about you

(+ Medium approval increase)

15a - if player previously rejected earring [see 15a below]

15b - if player previously accepted earring [see 15b below]

15A

Zevran: I… still have the earring. I would like to give it to you… as a token of affection. Will you take it?

Dialogue Options:

I will. [16]

That sounds like a proposal. [18]

And I told you to keep it. [19]

15B

Zevran: Then we need say no more. That is all I wished to hear. [16]

16 - Enough for him.

(Zevran gives the player the earring if he has not yet.)

Zevran: Then that is enough for me. [17]

17 - Continue

Zevran: I am sorry for acting so strangely. I think I will be better, now. Much better.

(Zevran and PC kiss. Zevran will now have sex when asked.)

(Dialogue ends.)

18 - Proposal?

Zevran: Not unless you wish it.

Dialogue Options:

I'll take it. [16]

No, that's too much. [19]

19 - Too much.

(Zevran and the PC break up)

Zevran: Then what we feel is not enough, is it? [7]

20 - I hope so

(+ Small approval increase)

20a - if player previously rejected earring [see 15a above]

20b - if player previously accepted earring [16]

21 - We are men

(- Very large approval decrease; Zevran and the player break up)

Zevran: We are, indeed. And this is for the best, then, that I know what cannot be. [7]

22 - Better for you

Zevran: Maybe it would. But only if it is impossible that there might be something between us, some possibility of… I do not know what.

I don't know. But I know how I feel about you. [15]

I hope so. [20]

(if player is male) We are both men, Zevran… [21]

No. I don't think so. [12]

[daotranscripts]

Alistair Masterpost

Scripted Cutscenes

Camp Dialogues

Romance Dialogues:

Gifts

Alistair's Mother's Amulet

Duncan's Shield