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For the version located in the Fade, see Blackmarsh Undying.

The Blackmarsh is a deserted marshland along the northeastern shores of Amaranthine; at its edge lies the Kolorind Forest.[1]

Background[]

“The Blackmarsh is a gloomy, desolate place. All who travel the one lonely path between the trees are beset by an oppressive feeling of dread. Nothing stirs in the marsh, for even birds and beasts sense the foulness in the air and dare not stray too close.”

“The Blackmarsh was not always this way. Once, many years ago, there was a village, bustling with people. Boats and ships arrived daily at the small port. And then, one day, it all went away. The few brave souls who ventured into the marsh to discover the villagers' fate found burned ruins and no sign of life. As the years passed, sightings of strange creatures and eerie lights in the marsh fueled belief that the Blackmarsh was haunted, and that all who valued their lives would do well to stay away.[2]

Involvement[]


This section contains spoilers for:
Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening.


Kristoff, a Grey Warden dispatched to Ferelden just after the Fifth Blight, came to investigate the Blackmarsh. While there he was murdered by the Mother's Disciple, the First. When the Warden-Commander came to search for Kristoff, they, along with the First, were trapped in the Fade.


Characters[]

Quests[]

The Blackmarsh map

Map of the area

Shadows of the Blackmarsh Shadows of the Blackmarsh
The Burden of Guilt The Burden of Guilt
Heart of the Forest Heart of the Forest
The Lost Dragon Bones The Lost Dragon Bones
Ser Alvard's Missing Sword Ser Alvard's Missing Sword
Tears in the Veil Tears in the Veil
The Trail of Love The Trail of Love
Worked to the Bone Worked to the Bone

Hostile creatures[]

Ghouls
Darkspawn

Enemies[]

Demons
Undead
Spirits

Resources[]

Blood Lotus Blood Lotus (3)
Deathroot Deathroot (1)
Elfroot Elfroot (3)
Madcap Bulb Madcap Bulb (2)
Rashvine Nettle Rashvine Nettle (3)

Notable items[]

Corin's Proposal Corin's Proposal - source: Floating Bottle.
Earthbound Earthbound - source: Queen of the Blackmarsh.
Firestompers Firestompers - source: The Baroness.
Gladiator's Belt Gladiator's Belt - source: Runic Pedestal.
Mark of the Divine Mark of the Divine - source: Blighted shadow wolf.
The Mother's Chosen The Mother's Chosen - source: The First.
Ring of Severity Ring of Severity - source: locked Chest.
Rough-Hewn Pendant Rough-Hewn Pendant - source: Queen of the Blackmarsh.
Sentinel armor set Sentinel armor set - source: The First and Iron Chests.
Ser Alvard's Sword Ser Alvard's Sword - source: Decomposing Crate.
Skull Crusher Skull Crusher - source: Chest.
Soulbound Soulbound - source: The Baroness.
Spellminder Spellminder - source: Queen of the Blackmarsh.
Toque of the Oblivious Toque of the Oblivious - source: Queen of the Blackmarsh.
Greater Elixir of Grounding Recipe Greater Elixir of Grounding Recipe - source: Chest.
Dispel Grenade Recipe Dispel Grenade Recipe - source: locked Chest.
Dispel Poison Recipe Dispel Poison Recipe - source: locked Chest.
Misdirection Cloud Trap Plans Misdirection Cloud Trap Plans - source: locked Chest.
Diligence Rune Tracing Diligence Rune Tracing - source: Chest.
Momentum Rune Tracing Momentum Rune Tracing - source: Chest.
Grandmaster Slow Rune Tracing Grandmaster Slow Rune Tracing - source: Chest.
Paragon Slow Rune Tracing Paragon Slow Rune Tracing - source: Chest.
Catgut Catgut - source: Mabari corpse.
Dock Storage Key Dock Storage Key - source: The Baroness.
Dragon Bone Dragon Bone (5) - see the Lost Dragon Bones quest page for exact locations.
Eldest Dragonbone Eldest Dragonbone - source: Dragonbone Rubble.

Companion gifts[]

Kristoff's Locket Kristoff's Locket - source: Rocks.
Ornate Silver Bowl Ornate Silver Bowl - source: Debris.
Toy Horse Toy Horse - near the Town Records.

Containers[]

Special objects[]

Codex entries[]

Codex entry: The Baroness's Secret Codex entry: The Baroness's Secret
Codex entry: The Blackmarsh Codex entry: The Blackmarsh
Codex entry: Bonnie's Angry Letter Codex entry: Bonnie's Angry Letter
Codex entry: Karsten Wilde's Last Testament Codex entry: Karsten Wilde's Last Testament
Codex entry: Records of the Blackmarsh Codex entry: Records of the Blackmarsh
Codex entry: Tears in the Veil Codex entry: Tears in the Veil

See also[]

References[]

  1. Codex entry: Kristoff's Note
  2. "Blackmarsh". BioWare. Retrieved January 10, 2012.
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