THE BATTLE OF DENERIM

Note: This is a "point of no return" for all standard locations on the game map beyond Redcliffe, which was locked during The Landsmeet. Any unfinished trading or quests should be completed before going to Redcliffe and talking to Arl Eamon. In particular, the camp will no longer be accessible. The following tasks should be considerations at this time:

• Completing companion conversation chains.

• Donating to the Allied Supply Crates

• Trading with Bodahn Feddic

• Getting enchantments placed or swapped by Sandal Feddic

• Leveling up any party members who haven't been used very often, making sure abilities and stats are increased accordingly.

• Checking that all party members have the best armor and weaponry equipped for their abilities.

• Ensuring that all party members have a full set of tactics assigned.

• After the Landsmeet finishes, the Warden must return to Redcliffe to face the darkspawn attack.

• When the Warden arrives in Redcliffe, the village is already overrun, and the castle is under siege. The Warden must help the garrison fight off the darkspawn, including an Ogre. When the village is emptied of enemies, go to the castle. A large number of Hurlocks have gathered, and at the end of the assault, which consists of the initial wave, a second wave and ends with an Ogre Alpha attack.

• Once the darkspawn have been defeated both in the village and on the castle grounds, the Redcliffe officer will engage the Warden in conversation when approached. The Warden may choose to enter the castle immediately, or ask the officer to wait until the battlefield has been looted. Inside the castle, Arl Eamon will tell the Warden that the horde is marching towards Denerim. The Warden and the Arl must organize the troops and march to meet the horde.

• Note: You can tell the Officer to wait. If you do so, you can leave to complete other quests. This is your last chance to do so before the final battle.

• The Warden may speak to Eamon and several other people after the speech. This is the time to restock with Bodahn Feddic and enchant your equipment with Sandal, who will have been offered sanctuary in the Arl's castle. However, the player cannot assign equipment or tactics to party members (one rationale for visiting camp before arriving at Redcliffe).

• The Warden must then head upstairs to speak to Riordan. After speaking with him, Morrigan will be waiting in the Warden's room for an important decision