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[Rascoth]

Finally found my way to Fort Revasan, only to chuckle while Marshall Proulx and a soldier squabbled over a chair.  

Krem's distant relative discovered!

[Magdalena11]

After killing the Ferelden Frostback, drank to it and gave Bull his necklace, then went off to the Approach for the Abyssal High Dragon.  The battle improved as I went along.  My choice for where to stand and wait turned out to end poorly.

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I'm not sure whether all this damage is due to the dragon landing on us or from the falling debris.  Ouch.

 

 

Regen potions to the rescue and barriers on everyone when I could and we did well until it brought up a full guard bar at low health.

 

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We did manage to bring it down pretty quickly and had a dead dragon. I usually do these two at a later level, after the two plot quests, and those couple levels do make a difference.  I didn't want to pay BE prices for pyrophite and I haven't been to the Emerald Graves yet and Blackwall doesn't have the dragon slaying axe, so we didn't have anything special against guard.  Oops.

[YourFunnyUncle]

Well that was a fun glitch! I went to judge Erimond and the cutscene didn't load properly. Instead Conwenna was dumped back into Skyhold with Erimond, Josephine et al just standing around in the main hall. 

 

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Naturally I tried to get a screenshot where it looked like Conwenna was about to administer a flying kick to Erimond's head...

 

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[JD Buzz]

I made her a bow with the fade-touched honeycomb that you find in the library and was disappointed because it casts bees around the archer not around the point of impact of the shot...

 

I guess that masterwork would work with a dual wield rogue? A bit disappointing for an archer, because I also thought it casts bees on the enemy that's hit.

[Melbella]

I made her a bow with the fade-touched honeycomb that you find in the library and was disappointed because it casts bees around the archer not around the point of impact of the shot...

  

I guess that masterwork would work with a dual wield rogue? A bit disappointing for an archer, because I also thought it casts bees on the enemy that's hit.

Hmm, that's weird. I gave Blackwall the weapon that Cullen's dog brings back. Maybe the effect is different if you craft one instead? Now I'm gonna have to try it out once I get that far.....

 

Seriously though, the two Revenants in one of the side mirror areas usually always do massive damage to my party before I can take them out. This time they were both covered in bees the whole time so it more just a matter of whittling them down instead of barely surviving. Wish I would have used that tactic for the Arcane Horrors.

[YourFunnyUncle]

 

Hmm, that's weird. I gave Blackwall the weapon that Cullen's dog brings back. Maybe the effect is different if you craft one instead? Now I'm gonna have to try it out once I get that far.....

 

Seriously though, the two Revenants in one of the side mirror areas usually always do massive damage to my party before I can take them out. This time they were both covered in bees the whole time so it more just a matter of whittling them down instead of barely surviving. Wish I would have used that tactic for the Arcane Horrors.

 

Well there's no real problem with a melee weapon, because obviously you expect the bees to come at close quarters. It's just when attacking from range that it seems wrong.

[Gilli]

This post got longer than I thought, so here have one big spoiler. xD

 

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Greed went to Val Royeaux to address the Chantry, but instead had to watch as that old man Lucius Envy in disguise pretend to be in charge.

Yeah, sure. 

After that annoying encounter, Greed talked to a woman called Bonny Sims and recruited her for the Inquisition. He could only take one more step, as an arrow hit the ground infront of him.

Talk about dangerous ways to get his attention. 

 

Anyway, he had more important stuff to do for now, cause a messenger told him that First Enchanter Vivienne wanted to talk to him. Okay, onwards to that mysterious woman, but before he could leave Val Royeaux, he got approached again. This time by Grand Enchanter Fiona(?), who invited him to Redcliffe.

He'd get back to that later, first he went to Chateau Ghislain to meet with Madame Vivienne.

 

In Chateau Ghislain a guy insulted him and wanted a duel, (which Greed would've won, just to be clear ) but got frozen by Madame Vivienne de Fer.

Cool move.

The First Enchanter then asked Greed, how she should deal with the fool, but Greed told her she could do whatever she wanted, he didn't care. 

She let him live.

After that, Greed and Vivienne had a little chat and he recruited her for the Inquisition.

 

That done he went back to the Hinterlands together with Varric, Cassandra and Solas, because he had heard from Leliana that a Grey Warden named Blackwall was somewhere round there. 

He met him teaching some peasants how to fight.

After an ambush from some local bandits, Greed and Blackwall had a little chat and Blackwall joined the Inquisition. Greed then took him, Varric and Solas to Redcliffe to meet with the mages.

 

In Redcliffe, Greed learned that a Magister from Tevinter named Alexius was now leading the mages.

Seriously? Who thought that was a good idea. 

Alexius's son, Felix, then secretly handed Greed a letter to meet in the Redcliffe Chantry. 

Okay, sounds interesting. Might be a trap, but w/e.

 

In the Chantry they met a mage, battling some demons coming out of a Rift. 

His name is Dorian Pavus and he counters Greed's sarcastic words with his own.

Greed already likes him.

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I just really like this pic of Greed...

 

 

Dorian then told Greed about Alexius's plans and that they had to stop him.

Said and done, after a short talk with his advisors back in Haven, Greed, Dorian, Blackwall and Solas went to Redcliffe Castle to tell Alexius that he was done for.

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Alexius didn't take that well and sent Greed and Dorian through time, into the future. 

Oh, joy. ¬__¬

The future looked horrible, so the two of them wanted to get back to their own time as fast as possible, but first they had to find their friends.

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Greed: You practically burst of good news, do you?

 

That done, they learned from a Red Lyrium infected Fiona that Leliana was in the Castle too.

Of course the group rescued her and then confronted Alexius in the throne room.

They made short work of him.

Dorian then casted a spell on Alexius's amulet to take them back through time, while the others fought off Venatori.

 

Back in the present, Greed told Alexius that he had lost and Alexius accepted his defeat.

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Greed then made the mages his allies and went back to Haven, where he was very happy, that Dorian intended to stay with the Inquisition. 

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With the mages as their allies, Greed finally had time to take care of that letter on an arrow he had gotten in Val Royeaux. He took Dorian, Varric and Blackwall and searched the Summer Bazaar for red items and then went to a courtyard, where a snobbish guy tried to kill him, but an un-elfy elf girl named Sera shot an arrow into his face.

That's a girl to Greed's liking, so of course he recruited her at once.

 

Next: In Your Heart Shall Burn.

 

BTW, I got the Trial of the Magician achievement with Greed, now I have all DAI achievements.

[Rascoth]

BTW, I got the Trial of the Magician achievement with Greed, now I have all DAI achievements.

Congratz! It's nice to have all of them, right? 

[Gilli]

Congratz! It's nice to have all of them, right? 

 

Thanks! Oh yes~ now I can play however I want.

[Melbella]

Well there's no real problem with a melee weapon, because obviously you expect the bees to come at close quarters. It's just when attacking from range that it seems wrong.

I guess that makes sense. Doesn't the same thing happen with Caltrops, which makes it also pretty useless for a ranged character? (looking at you, Varric ). But I agree, the detonation should be the point of impact, not the point of release, since it is "bees on hit," right?

[PapaCharlie9]

Emerald Graves, on the hunt for Freemen of the Dales bosses.

Maya led her crew into the Villa, where a "corrupt General" was hiding out. The loot from the "vicious thug" was a bit of a bust, but Maya had high hopes for a better haul from this joint.

Thom wanted to charge the main courtyard, but Maya went with the stealthy approach, carefully clearing each room around the courtyard first. This reduced the potential for reinforcement and also netted some nice loot, including some broken pieces of a ruined key. "Broken" and "ruined" seemed redundant to Maya, but Orlesians have weird ways of spelling stuff, so whatever.

When all was ready, Maya led the charge into the courtyard. The guards on hand weren't much of a problem, but they were reinforced by General Maliphant and his goons, including a couple of Red Templars. What were they doing here?

Time for some serious Flambeaux Ballet. Freeze them going up, flame them going down.

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With that mess cleaned up, Maya got down to some serious looting. While Maya was scooping out chests and loot bags, Dorian said, "I say, I think I've found the culprit behind all of these Red Templars. An agent from Emprise du Lion, or so it would seem."

Maya unlimbered her bow and nocked an arrow, "Where!?"

"Right over here," Dorian said, indicating the table right in front of Maya.

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"Very funny, Dorian."

Vivienne said to Dorian, "Don't give her any ideas, my dear. She might have you stuffed and mounted as well."

Dorian smiled, "Well, that sounds quite ..."

"DON'T!" Blackwall interrupted. "Just, don't say it! I'm having nightmares enough as it is."

Maya, ignoring the juvenile banter of her crew, continued to load up on loot. She found the final piece of the ruined key and a likely vault door that it could open, if only there was a way to put it together. One wall looked recently bricked up.

"Thom, take a look at this," Maya said.

"I can handle that," Thom said, and promptly kicked the wall in. The room was filled with loot and a magical contraption.

"Red lyrium!" Thom gasped.

Oh, yeah, and red lyrium. So the Red Templars were funding this Freemen operation. Made sense.

After inspecting the magical contraption, Maya asked Vivienne, "Do you think this could fix the ruined key?"

"But of course, my dear. And, it's 'runed', not 'ruined'."

"That's what I said, ruined."

"No, my dear. 'Runed', as in, inscribed with runes?"

"I don't see what drinking has to do with this," Maya said, a puzzled look on her face.

"No, 'inscribed', not 'imbibed' ... nevermind, just put the pieces on the device."

Vivienne put the old whammy on the device and fused the key. Maya dashed back to the vault and opened it up. Jackpot!

After loading up a cartload of loot, she ordered a return to camp to freshen up for the final confrontation with the last remaining capo, a deluded chevalier hunkered down in a shanty town not far from camp.

This was a pretty rough and tumble battle. All the remaining Freemen had gathered round their boss. Maya had to fight through wave after wave of defenders.

But finally, only the Chevalier Auguste was left. Another juicer, standing ten feet tall. Dorian showed some real balls, getting right up in the goon's grill with his purple haze attacks.

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With the Freemen defeated, Maya returned for Fairbanks to share the good news.

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Maya overheard some refugees gossiping about Fairbanks actually being a noble. She confronted the man about it, but he denied everything. Maya, thinking the Inquisition could get some leverage over such an influential leader, scared up some proof. Whether it was true or not didn't matter to Maya one bit, as long as she could hold it over Fairbanks when the time came.

All in all, the Emerald Graves was a profitable expedition. Maya was glad she was able to do a thorough job of it.

[MrGDL87]

Dwarven warrior playthrough (on nightmare)...

spoilers for Western Approach, Dirthamen Temple, Exalted Plains, Hinterlands and Jaws Of Hakkon DLC

 

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Completed the Western Approach today by killing a High Dragon. It might sound impressive when it was a fight on nightmare but everyone was level 25 and the dragon was level 14 . All this effort resulted in the Inquisition gaining the services of a skilled draconologist.

 

Corypheus is investigating Elven ruins to find an eluvian and the Inquisitor followed suit by investigating his own ruins.

What Edric did next was a secret... as in the Temple Of Secrets that is . He found out it was a temple devoted to an Elven God. The followers of Dirthamen were not too fond of their High Priest and condemned him to a lifetime of despair and silence. The Inquisitor performed an elven ritual to release the Highest One from it's prison... this freedom was short lived as Edric was obligated to destroy the demon. There were even more elven ruins to investigate in the Emerald Graves. The Inquisitor learned what happened at Red Crossing and decided to give the Dalish this information.

 

Completed the Exalted Plains. The level 15 dragon managed to beat the level 25 team in the first attempt  (not my proudest moment and I don't know how it happened  (It happened so fast! )). This dragon was defeated on the second attempt.

Completed the Storm Coast as well by killing the Vinsomer in the first go. The Hinterlands were completed next as there was only the mercenary fortress left. The Inquisitor went to kill the bandits but they were nowhere to be seen. It must be because Bianca already opened the Valammar door.  

 

Cullen wanted to explore the Shrine of Dumat next and the Inquisitor acted as his chaperone. It was the location of Samson's camp but there was no sign of Samson himself, just the tranquil mage Maddox. Maddox would rather poison himself than talk to the Inquisitor. Edric felt a little guilty and told Cullen to prepare a funeral regardless. After the events at the shrine, Edric is now fully prepared for a Samson confrontation. When the Inquisitor returned to Skyhold, he was informed about Ser Ruth entering the Deep Roads with a Legion Of The Dead unit and they never returned . He regrets sending her after reading this report.

 

While Corypheus is searching in the Arbor Wilds, Edric will investigate the 'last' Inquisitor's whereabouts in the Frostback Basin. He will try to locate the legendary equipment so he can use it in the fight against Corypheus. At the moment, he has made contact with the Avvar both the angry ones and the calmer ones.

 

[Rascoth]

Oh Maker... I just found this on my computer.  I totally fogot I had it saved! Now I can't stop laughing 

 

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Blackwall invited Freya to a drink, and she gladly accepted. But instead of a relaxing time, Blackwell was quite serious and told her a depressing story. Then he just left. Freya finished her drink and Iron Bull caught her eyes. The necklace was done, and she decided to just do this now, though she was a bit nervous if Bull would actually like it. Things took a bit of an unexpected turn. After some more love-making, they were found by Cullen, then Josephine popped in as well. Freya had never been more embarrassed in her life... at least she was already dressed.

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As if that wasn't enough, Cassandra joined the other two, gasping in surprise due to what she witnessed here. Cullen apparently had his fun 

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Freya defended her relationship with Bull, which finally made the intruders leave. After that little moment of surprise, Freya could laugh about it.

Still, her heart pounded in her chest when she pulled out the necklace for her lover, but Bull was truly touched...

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Early next morning, Freya, Cassandra, Bull and Dorian left for Caer Oswin. The companions stumbled over Cassandra's old apprentice Daniel, who looked terrible. He had been force-fed red lyrium, a grim business. He told Cassandra Lord Seeker Lucius had betrayed them all, and she put him out of his misery. They pressed on to confront the Lord Seeker.

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Upon defeating Lucius, Cassandra got her hands on the Book of Secrets, and back in Skyhold she learned a lot of things about the Seekers she never knew.

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Freya then found a letter in the stables - Blackwall was gone and he was nowhere to be found. Leliana had a lead though, an execution in Val Royeaux. Freya was eager to find out what Blackwall's connection to this was, so off to the Empire's beautiful capital it was...

 

 

I spent a fair amount of time today taking screen shots in Skyhold and Caer Oswin, for anyone interested in some of them click the

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Caer Oswin

[Rascoth]

I spent a fair amount of time today taking screen shots in Skyhold and Caer Oswin, for anyone interested in some of them click the

Pretty sceenies!  

Are you using Flycam? I would suggest trying to make screenshot of empty war room next time you get to Skyhold   

[PapaCharlie9]

I had never noticed the stained glass windows in the Villa Maurel before. The first is clearly about blood magic being used to corrupt the Golden City, but what is the second one about?


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[Rascoth]

I had never noticed the stained glass windows in the Villa Maurel before. The first is clearly about blood magic being used to corrupt the Golden City, but what is the second one about?

Maybe Magisters being cast back to Thedas? But we're missing one Magister...

[JD Buzz]

I guess that makes sense. Doesn't the same thing happen with Caltrops, which makes it also pretty useless for a ranged character? (looking at you, Varric ). But I agree, the detonation should be the point of impact, not the point of release, since it is "bees on hit," right?

 

I find caltrops a useless ability in general. It doesn't do much if an enemy gets in your face, but spike trap is more fun to use. That's if you're an Artificer. Btw, you're right, this specialization is a lot of fun playing as a DW! Lots of boom and pretty light shows   

[fraggle]

Pretty sceenies!

Are you using Flycam? I would suggest trying to make screenshot of empty war room next time you get to Skyhold   

 

Thank you!

Unfortunately I'm on PS4 and can't use Flycam My Inquisitor has to face a wall and I have to move around the camera until she turns invisible

[JD Buzz]

I had never noticed the stained glass windows in the Villa Maurel before. The first is clearly about blood magic being used to corrupt the Golden City, but what is the second one about?

 

Maybe it shows those who are either exiled from the golden city or becoming petrified into stone?

[Rascoth]

Thank you!

Unfortunately I'm on PS4 and can't use Flycam My Inquisitor has to face a wall and I have to move around the camera until she turns invisible

You're welcome   I'm a sucker for pretty scenery screenies.

Ah, pity  Or maybe not? Damn Flycam can be really addicting. And I know that method! I use it in DA2   

 

Since I mentioned making screenshot of war room, but you can't see it... Here it is   

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You're welcome   I'm a sucker for pretty scenery screenies.

Ah, pity  Or maybe not? Damn Flycam can be really addicting. And I know that method! I use it in DA2 

 

Since I mentioned making screenshot of war room, but you can't see it... Here it is 

 

Me too! DAI is full of it and totally steals my time, haha. So I'm somewhat glad I can't use Flycam or I'd be sucked into it even more (who knows though, if DAI is cheap at some point on PC, I might be tempted )

 

Oh wow, that looks really cool. It's great what people do with Flycam, I've also seen lots of amazing dragon shots with it, so gorgeous.

[PapaCharlie9]

Maybe Magisters being cast back to Thedas? But we're missing one Magister...

 
 

Maybe it shows those who are either exiled from the golden city or becoming petrified into stone?

That must be it! The ninth face is covered up by the chair or chest or whatever that is.

For some reason I read the motion as going up, rather than falling down. I didn't take the building to be the ... well, Black City, since it had green windows? Fade green, but the Golden City should also be Fade green.

[Melbella]

Btw, you're right, this specialization is a lot of fun playing as a DW! Lots of boom and pretty light shows   

It really is.  Spike Trap works great against would-be sneaky assassins trying to ambush Sam. Now with both him and Blackwall using Beeees! on hit, the qunari don't really have much chance. We'll see how it goes in the final battle against the horde, and then against Saarath.

[Rascoth]

Me too! DAI is full of it and totally steals my time, haha. So I'm somewhat glad I can't use Flycam or I'd be sucked into it even more (who knows though, if DAI is cheap at some point on PC, I might be tempted )

 

Oh wow, that looks really cool. It's great what people do with Flycam, I've also seen lots of amazing dragon shots with it, so gorgeous.

Flycam is just the beginning! Then you download some nice ReShade preset for screenshot purpose... and you end up fighting one dragon for 3 hours because you keep making screenshots... This didn't happen... Not at all... 

 

Dragons are the best for screenshots. Especially EdL flying duo (Kaltenzahn and Hivernal) and Greater Mistral    

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