Location Redcliffe Castle
Type:	Castle
Location:	World map
Sections:	Redcliffe Dungeons Redcliffe Castle - Main Floor Redcliffe Castle - Upper Floor
Inhabitants:	Humans, Demons
Exits:	World map Redcliffe Dungeons
Appearances:	Dragon Age: Origins

Redcliffe Castle is the seat of the Guerrin family, the current ruling family of Redcliffe. In the valley beneath Castle Redcliffe lies Redcliffe Village. Castle Redcliffe is the headquarters for the soldiers of Redcliffe and later acts as a staging area for armies united against the Blight.

Contents 1 Background 2 Quests 3 Characters 4 Enemies 5 Notable items 5.1 Main Floor 5.2 Upper Floor 5.2.1 Notable gifts for companions 6 Codex entries 7 Containers 8 Special objects 9 Trivia 10 Gallery 11 References

Background Edit

Castle Redcliffe has stood for far longer than the village below. Since the days of the Alamarri clans, the castle has guarded the main pass through the Frostback Mountains into Orlais.

It was here that the Avvar hill folk came to strike at the lowlands to the east, and it was this castle the Orlesian Empire needed to bring to its knees before conquering Ferelden. That was not an easy task, for while the folk of Redcliffe are simple they are also proud of their ancient role as Ferelden's first line of defense. "There is iron in the hills, as there is in the people" goes the local saying, and no-one disbelieves it.

The fortress has been laid siege many times but only in three occassions it was successfully captured, one of which was by King Calenhad.^[1]

During the Fereldan Rebellion, the fortress was held by Orlesian nobles until liberated and restored to the Guerrins.

Quests Edit

Arl of Redcliffe Lost in the Castle Skin Deep

Characters Edit

• Arl Eamon - The Arl of Redcliffe.
• Arlessa Isolde - Wife of Arl Eamon Guerrein.
• Bann Teagan - The younger brother of Eamon.
• Connor - Son of Isolde and the Arl. After talking to him, his Codex entry will be added to the journal.
• Jowan - He will be imprisoned in the dungeon unless he was killed or released.
• First Enchanter Irving - He will be there if the Circle of Magi were called in.
• Ser Perth - He enters the Castle as soon as the Gate Lever is activated.
• Valena - The daughter of the blacksmith Owen.
• Cassian - Leader of a werewolf group sent ahead by the Lady of the forest, provided that the Warden sided with Werewolves during the Nature of the Beast.

Enemies Edit

• Revenant (Demon, Lieutenant)
• Skeleton archer (Demon, Normal)
• Shambling corpse (Demon, Normal)
• Lesser shade (Demon,Normal)
• Greater shade (Demon,Lieutenant)
• Enraged corpse (Demon,Normal)
• Shambling corpse (Demon,Normal)
• Undead corpses of various named villagers (Demon,Normal) - only if The Warden refused to help in defense of Redcliffe.
• Devouring corpse (Demon,Normal,Lieutenant)
• Mabari (Animal,Normal), One Lieutenant with a Black Leather Collar to loot when it is killed.
• Bann Teagan (Human,Lieutenant,Champion)
• Guard (Human,Critter) - Two sword-and-shield warriors (use Shield Pummel and Assault) and 4 Crossbowmen, who use Aim andShattering Shot.

Suit of armor (Human, Normal, Warrior,Champion) - These will appear as normal suits of armor, but when The Warden passes the middle of the room in which they are standing, they will suddenly become animated and attack.

• Chamberlain (Human,Normal) - No abilities. Drops Redcliffe Vault Key.
• Desire Demon (Demon,Boss) Optional, when confronting Connor.

Notable items Edit

Main Floor Edit

Heavy MaulHeavy Maul

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Maul
Steel (Tier 3)
Requires: 22 strength

Damage: 10.80
Critical chance: 0.60%
Armor penetration: 9.10
Strength modifier: 1.25

+2 damage Kaddis of Hakkon WintersbreathKaddis of Hakkon Wintersbreath

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Warpaint
A traditional Avvar kaddis design meant to invoke the Lord of Winter.

+30% cold resistance Redcliffe ShieldRedcliffe Shield

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Kite shield
Varies (Tier 1-7)
Requires: 18 strength

Fatigue: 3.20%
Strength modifier: 1.00 Redcliffe Vault KeyRedcliffe Vault Key

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Key
This key is so heavy it can be used as a bludgeon. They don't make them like they use to.
, carried by the Chamberlain Warpaint of the TempestWarpaint of the Tempest

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Warpaint
A traditional design used most often in Highever.

+30% electricity resistance

Upper Floor Edit

Eamon's ShieldEamon's Shield

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Kite shield
Steel (Tier 3)
Requires: 22 strength

Fatigue: 3.52%
Strength modifier: 1.00
+6 defense
+25 stamina

Notable gifts for companionsEdit

Main Floor

Alistair's Mother's AmuletAlistair's Mother's Amulet

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Gift
This silver emblem of Andraste's Flame is riddled with cracks. Someone with a lot of patience has carefully glued it back together.
for Alistair, found in a desk Lamb BoneLamb Bone

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Gift
The bone from a leg of roast lamb.
for Dog, in a chest. Botanist's Map of ThedasBotanist's Map of Thedas

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Gift
A botanist's map of Thedas, showing where rare plants may be found on the continent.
for the Secret Companion, in a chest.

Bug! Cannot be obtained via normal means. See the page for more info.

Small Silver RingSmall Silver Ring

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Gift
A thin silver band set with a single gemstone.
, in a chest.

Upper Floor

Stone Dragon StatuetteStone Dragon Statuette

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Gift
A small stone carving of a dragon.
for Alistair, in a chest on the Second Floor. Silver-Framed Still LifeSilver-Framed Still Life

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Gift
This painting is framed in silver and depicts thirty-two identical Orlesian porcelain tureens.
for Sten, in a chest. The Guerrins of FereldenThe Guerrins of Ferelden

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Gift
"The Guerrins of Ferelden: A Genealogical History." This book traces the line of Arl Eamon back to the time of the Alamarri clans. It doesn't seem to have been read much.
for Wynne, on a bookshelf. Map of Occupied FereldenMap of Occupied Ferelden

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Gift
An old map showing Ferelden as part of Orlais. Naturally, many such maps were destroyed when the Orlesians were driven out.
for Secret Companion, in a chest (only during the Final Onslaught)

Codex entries Edit

Codex entry: Connor Guerrin Codex entry: The History of the Chantry: Chapter 2, book found in the chantry with the shades. Codex entry: Geography of Ferelden Codex entry: The Orlesian Empire, book in Eamon's study Codex entry: Journal of the Tranquil, book in guest room Codex entry: Aveline, Knight of Orlais, book in Connor's room Codex entry: History of Ferelden: Chapter 1, book in Eamon's room Codex entry: The First Blight: Chapter 2, book in Eamon's room

Containers Edit

Courtyard

• Barrel (Generic, Elite)
• Barrel (Generic, Elite)

Armoury

• Armor Stand (Generic Armor, Normal)
• Chest (Generic Armor, Elite)
• Chest (Generic Weapons, Elite)
• Weapon Stand (Generic Weapons, Normal)
• Weapon Stand (Generic Weapons, Normal)
• Weapon Stand (Generic Weapons, Normal) - contains Heavy Maul

Kennels

• Chest (Special) - contains kaddis and lamb bone
• Charred Corpse (Generic, Critter)

Main Floor, north corridor

• Armoire (Generic, Normal)
• Cabinet (Generic, Normal)
• Cabinet (Generic, Normal)
• Wooden Crate (Generic, Normal)
• Wooden Crate (Generic, Normal)

Main Floor, south

• Desk (Books and Scrolls, Critter) - contains Alistair's Mother's Amulet
• Chest (Ferelden, Elite) - locked

Upper Floor, bedrooms

• Chest (Ferelden, Normal) - locked
• Chest (Generic, Elite)

The Vault

• Armor Stand (Generic Armor, Boss)
• Chest (Orlesian, Elite) - contains Silver-Framed Still Life
• Chest (Ferelden, Boss) - contains Eamon's Shield
• Chest (Ferelden, Elite)
• Weapon Stand (Generic Weapons, Boss) - contains The Fox's Bow
• Weapon Stand (Generic Weapons, Elite) - contains Chevalier's Mace

Special objects Edit

• Gate Lever - pulling it will open the gate. It may be activated at any time during the battle, allowing additional knights to enter and assist with the fight
• Landmark Tree - a tree in the courtyard.

Trivia Edit

• After the main quest is advanced, if the vault was looted, the quartermaster and his servant will have some interesting conversations regarding the matter, mentioning that not much of the treasury remains.

Gallery Edit

References Edit

1. ↑ Codex entry: History of Ferelden: Chapter 1