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Redcliffe Village

Redcliffe.png
Type: Village
Location: South of Lake Calenhad, West of Lothering
Sections: Blacksmith's Store
House
Chantry
Windmill
General Store
Tavern
Kaitlyn's Home
Dwyn's Home
Wilhelm's Cottage (Cut)
Inhabitants: Humans
Exits: Redcliffe Castle
World map
Appearances: Dragon Age: Origins
For Redcliffe Castle, see Redcliffe Castle.
Map of the Area
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Redcliffe heraldry
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Sitting on the western shore of Lake Calenhad, the village of Redcliffe is so named for the reddish hues of the cliffs that tower above it. A path leads up into the hills and across a bridge to an island where the ancient Castle Redcliffe has stood far longer than the village itself.

Redcliffe is located in the western hills of Ferelden. It once served as a strategic point between Orzammar and Ferelden when the humans of Ferelden feared dwarven invasion. The village around the castle grew until the arling was as much a powerful settlement as anything ruled by a teyrn. The heraldric symbol for Redcliffe is a tower on a red cliff.

In the years that followed the Blight, the Bannorn increasingly looked to the Arl for guidance and leadership. It was speculated that if this continued, Redcliffe may be a western rival to Denerim.

Contents

Involvement Edit

As the Warden approaches the village the first time, [s]he will be greeted by Tomas, a member of the Redcliffe militia. Who will then take your party to Bann Teagan, Arl Eamon's brother, in the Chantry. There you discover that the village is under a siege of undead creatures spawning from Redcliffe Castle at night. Redcliffe Village is divided into two main plot quests, A Village Under Siege and The Attack at Nightfall. Once the A Village Under Siege quest is completed; night falls and the undead come down from Redcliffe Castle to terrorize the village, and The Attack at Nightfall quest begins. Once both main plot quests are completed a third version of the village is presented.

Characters Edit

Note: Some of these will not appear until after completing The Attack at Nightfall.
  • Tomas: He is standing on the bridge when you first enter the village. He will bring you to the chantry to speak with Bann Teagan Guerrin. He will also run up to you when you try to leave the village before the quest A Village Under Siege is completed, asking you to stay and help.
  • Murdock: He is the Mayor of Redcliffe and can be found standing at the village square. Talking to him is needed for the quest A Village Under Siege. While not necessary, it is useful for you to talk to him before going inside the other houses in the village. Also it is possible to get approval from Leliana Approves (+1) depending on what you ask him about and say.
  • Ser Perth and a few knights: In front of the windmill.
  • Doomsayer: Near the Blacksmith's Store.
  • Bann Teagan Guerrin: Near the Windmill.
  • Knight-Commander Harrith: Near the Windmill. Involved in A Gift of Silence.
  • Chanter Farrah: Manages the Chanter's Board.

Special objects Edit

Note: The Chanter's Board, Blackstone Irregulars Quest Box, and Mages' Collective Bag will not appear until after the Village has been saved.

Involvement Edit

Ico Quest.png
A Gift of Silence
A Missing Child
A Missing Child
A Village Under Siege
A Village Under Siege
Arl of Redcliffe
Arl of Redcliffe
Correspondence Interruptus
Correspondence Interruptus
Dead Drops
Dead Drops
Defending the Collective
Defending the Collective
Ico Quest.png
Every Little Bit Helps
Last Will and Testament
Last Will and Testament
Lost in the Castle
Lost in the Castle
Notices of Death
Notices of Death
Spy!
Spy!
Stiff Drink to Dull the Pain
Stiff Drink to Dull the Pain
The Attack at Nightfall
The Attack at Nightfall
The Dwarven Veteran
The Dwarven Veteran
Ico Quest.png
The Maker's Shield

The Blackstone Irregulars Edit

Dereliction of Duty
Dereliction of Duty
Grease the Wheels
Grease the Wheels
Scraping the Barrel
Scraping the Barrel

Chanter's Board Edit

Brothers and Sons
Brothers and Sons
Caravan Down
Caravan Down
Desperate Haven
Desperate Haven
Skin Deep
Skin Deep

Items Edit

Deathroot
DeathrootDeathroot
Item
A harmless enough plant on its own, deathroot's thick leaves contain an extract that the Chasind have used to induce hallucinations for centuries. Sufficiently concentrated, it can be made into a deadly poison.
x5

Notable gifts for companions:

Ale
AleAle
Gift
A mug of watered-down ale.
, source: Lloyd's inventory
Andraste's Grace
Andraste's GraceAndraste's Grace
Gift
A small white wildflower, commonly known as Andraste's Grace.
for Leliana, source: can be found at the Windmill (near the tree).
Sten's Sword
Sten's SwordSten's Sword
Gift
A Qunari greatsword. Though its blade shows nicks from numerous battles, it has obviously been well looked after.
for Sten, source: Chest in Redcliffe Village OR handed directly to The Warden by Dwyn.
Wine
WineWine
Gift
A flask of red wine.
, obtained (for 0Bronze!) from Bella in the tavern, after you've convinced Lloyd to help defend the village.

Containers Edit

Codex entries Edit

Codex entry: Lake Calenhad
Codex entry: Lake Calenhad, source: 'No Swimming' sign
Codex entry: Redcliffe
Codex entry: Redcliffe, source: entering Redcliffe Village

Approval changes Edit

When speaking to Bann Teagan and offering your help to defend the village:

If you help:
Morrigan does not want to get involved: Ico DisAppr Heart.png Morrigan disapproves (-5) .
Ico Appr Heart.png Alistair approves (+2
Ico Appr Heart.png Oghren approves (+4
Ico Appr Heart.png Wynne approves (+2
Ico Appr Heart.png Leliana approves (+2
Sten will argue it is pointless to aid Redcliffe, resulting in: Ico DisAppr Heart.png Sten disapproves (-2
With sufficient persuasion (Level 1 not enough), this can be reversed: Ico Appr Heart.png Sten approves (+2) .
If you refuse to help:
Ico DisAppr Heart.png Alistair disapproves (-5) . Comments that the Wardens' primary focus lies with the Darkspawn.
Ico Appr Heart.png Morrigan approves (+4) . She says that she is glad to not get tied up in this business.
Leliana will argue on saving the defenceless citizens, resulting in Ico DisAppr Heart.png Leliana disapproves (-15
With sufficient persuasion, this can be reversed: Ico Appr Heart.png Leliana approves (+1

After agreeing to help Murdock:

Ico Appr Heart.png Leliana approves (+1
Ico DisAppr Heart.png Sten disapproves (-2

Refuse helping Owen finding Valena and kill him when he refusees helping the village or convince him to put him out of his misery:

Ico Appr Heart.png Zevran approves (+4
Ico DisAppr Heart.png Alistair disapproves (-10
Alistair will argue against you but you can presuade him resulting in: Ico DisAppr Heart.png Alistair disapproves (-3
Ico DisAppr Heart.png Leliana disapproves (-5
Ico DisAppr Heart.png Wynne disapproves (-10
Don't know about Oghren.

Persuading Lloyd to give the militia free drinks (may be a bugged on the PC as this may happen when Oghren is at camp rather than with the Warden in the tavern):

Ico Appr Heart.png Oghren approves (+4

Intimidating Lloyd into helping defend Redcliffe:

Ico Appr Heart.png Sten approves (+4

Forcing Berwick to fight:

Ico Appr Heart.png Sten approves (+2

Promising to search for Valena in the Castle:

Ico DisAppr Heart.png Sten disapproves (-5
Ico DisAppr Heart.png Morrigan disapproves (-5
Ico Appr Heart.png Leliana approves (+1
Ico Appr Heart.png Wynne approves (+4

Kissing Kaitlyn after returning Bevin to her:

Ico DisAppr Heart.png Leliana disapproves (-10
Ico DisAppr Heart.png Morrigan disapproves (-3

Paying Kaitlyn exactly 100 silver after returning Bevin to her:

Ico DisAppr Heart.png Morrigan disapproves (-3
Ico Appr Heart.png Sten approves (+2

Talking about the sword and thanking Kaitlyn for the gift after returning Bevin to her:

Ico Appr Heart.png Morrigan approves (+2
Ico DisAppr Heart.png Alistair disapproves (-3
Ico DisAppr Heart.png Leliana disapproves (-4

Taking ownership of the tavern from Lloyd:

Ico Appr Heart.png Zevran approves (+2
Wynne disapproves of bullying Lloyd: Ico DisAppr Heart.png Wynne disapproves (-3

Expecting a kiss from Bella as reward for saving the town:

Ico Appr Heart.png Oghren approves (+4
Ico DisAppr Heart.png Leliana disapproves (-10)  (This can be avoided if the Warden expects a kiss as reward for bestowing Silver upon her as opposed to saving the village)
Ico DisAppr Heart.png Females disapproves (-10)  (None of the females in your party enjoys you asking for kisses.)

Companion Remarks/Party Banter Edit

One of your companions may make interesting remarks at certain spots:

  • Shortly after stepping outside the chantry
    • Oghren: "belches! Huh. Surface air."
    • Sten: "Is this where humans keep all their wisdom? Your behavior makes much more sense to me now."
    • Alistair: "Sniffs What is that smell? Fish? And something else. Oh... more fish."
    • Wynne: "These people don't deserve what has happened to them. We must get to the bottom of this."
    • Leliana: "Walking corpses? Do you think it's something in the water?"
    • Morrigan: "Ahh, fresh air. 'Twas difficult to breathe within all that self-righteousness crowding the air."
    • Zevran: "Ah! What a lovely fishing town! You can almost smell the desperation of local gentry, no?"
    • Shale: "Are there pigeons here? I think we should look for them."
  • At the cliff's edge anywhere around the mill
    • Alistair: "Ah, it's sort of like coming home again. But with more undead."
    • Oghren: "What do you think the villagers would say to me taking a dip in the lake naked?"
    • Wynne: "Isn't it beautiful? Standing here, you wouldn't know the trouble down in the village."
    • Leliana: "Ooh, a windmill. I once took a ride on the sails of a windmill. Didn't turn out well."
    • Morrigan: "Yes, yes very lovely. Let us soak in the vista before the massacre begins."
    • Zevran: "Hmm. Anyone up for a bit of naked cliff-diving? No?"
    • Sten: "Hmph. Defensible enough spot."
    • Shale: "I wonder what it must be like to float? Or drown?"
  • After using the secret passage to enter the castle dungeons
  • On the bridge along the cliff
  • The boardwalk near the blacksmithy

Places and Exits Edit

Buildings

Blacksmith's Store
Blacksmith's Store
House
House
Village Chantry
Village Chantry
Windmill
Windmill
General Store
General Store
Tavern
Tavern
Kaitlyn's Home
Kaitlyn's Home
Dwyn's Home
Dwyn's Home
Wilhelm's Cottage
Wilhelm's Cottage
Note: Wilhelm's Cottage is inaccessible under normal circumstances

Exits

Redcliffe Castle
Redcliffe Castle
World map
World map

Gallery Edit

Notes Edit

  • The four main quest lines can be completed in any order, but it's probably best to finish the Arl of Redcliffe/Urn of Sacred Ashes quests second, because unlike Broken Circle, Nature of the Beast, A Paragon of Her Kind quests, these take you into Denerim, and you want to explore Denerim early in the game for access to lots of vendors and rewarding side quests.
  • Entering the village with Alistair will trigger a conversation with The Warden about his heritage. Afterward, if you talk to him and his approval is high enough, he'll start the quest Alistair's Family.
  • Leaving the village without completing the Village Under Siege and The Attack at Nightfall quests will result in the deaths of all the inhabitants except Bann Teagan, who will still take his part in the Arl of Redcliffe quest afterward. You can still visit the party camp.
  • The first cottage on the right when you enter Redcliffe Village belongs to Wilhelm, it's inaccessible by normal means and is a remnant of the original process to acquire Shale (The Golem in Redcliffe) before it was added as downloadable content.
  • There is a bug in the PC version which may cause fires to still be present after the A Village Under Siege quest is completed.

See also Edit

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