MORRIGAN’S RITUAL

Morrigan's Ritual is a short quest that has a major impact on the outcome of the Final Battle against the Archdemon.

Riordan has told the Warden that when an archdemon is slain, its essence will pass on to possess the nearest darkspawn, making the archdemon essentially immortal. To put an end to the Blight, a Grey Warden must strike the fatal blow, causing the essence to be drawn into the sacrificial Grey Warden and killing both. Having learned this disturbing new information, the Warden retires to his or her room to rest before the coming battle.

Leave Riordan's room and cross the corridor to your room. Morrigan will be waiting for you (she will appear at this point even if she has previously left the party).

• She claims to know a ritual that will allow the Warden who kills the archdemon to avoid this fate. She explains that it is a form of blood magic known long before the Circle of Magi was ever created. This dark ritual will ensure that the essence of the archdemon is lured into an unborn child bearing the taint rather than the Grey Warden slaying the archdemon. Morrigan believes that the child will survive and possess the soul of an Old God, freed of its darkspawn corruption.

• This ritual, Morrigan claims, is the reason Flemeth rescued the Wardens and the reason Morrigan had to accompany them. Flemeth's reasons for this are unknown. It is doubtful that Morrigan is in league with Flemeth and also appears to have her own plans for the child. All Morrigan will tell the Warden is that the child will represent freedom for an ancient power, she intends to raise the child apart from society, and also teach it to respect that from which it came. She also stipulates that once the deed is done and the child born, the Warden and the father not seek out her or the child ever again.

• If you are male, then you can perform the ritual with Morrigan; it is not necessary to have been in a romantic relationship with her.

• If you are female, or are male and turn Morrigan down, she will suggest that she perform the ritual with Alistair or the secret companion. If you agree to raise the topic with one of the other Wardens, then go to the Guest Room and discuss it with them. Once your discussion is concluded, you will return to Morrigan to report the outcome. You have one final chance to turn her down at this stage.

• If the ritual is refused, Morrigan will leave the party immediately. If the ritual proceeds, she will stay for the final battle.

• If the Warden is in a romance with Alistair, Leliana or Zevran, then Morrigan will mention them and suggest that their feelings are a reason to undergo the ritual and stay alive. If the Warden is in a romance with Morrigan, she will say that her feelings make her all the more determined to get you to do the ritual.

Depending on the choice made, Morrigan will either leave your party now, or after the final battle. The first time this offer is accepted, the achievement "A Dark Promise" is unlocked after completion of the final battle.

• Note: It is possible to speak to Morrigan in your room before speaking to Riordan. Since this is treated as a normal dialog, you can tell Morrigan you don't need her, and she will permanently leave. She will still be gone even after speaking to Riordan, making it impossible to proceed.

• Regardless of the choices made with Morrigan, the night will pass and a series of cutscenes will show the army the Warden has gathered and Alistair or Anora's pre-battle speech before the battle at the gates begins.