The Storm Coast is adequately named. A nearly permanentovercast sky constantly rains down on the world, and winds kick up a sea that demands the sacrifice of sailors brave enough to face the weather. The Storm Coast is far enough out of the way that the Inquisition does not normally have much interest here, something that its enemies are counting on.
The Grey Wardens had a presence here, though they recently appear to have vanished. They are why the Inquisition has sent scouts here: If there’s any hope of restoring order to Thedas, the Grey Wardens must come to its aid. Unfortunately, Inquisition scouts are being stymied by a group of bandits that know the area well.
More worrying, darkspawn ghouls have been sighted in the area, and in growing numbers. That would explain the Grey Wardens having been here, but it doesn’t necessarily explain why they have vanished.
Locale Summary
Scouting Cost: 8 Power
Like the Fallow Mire, the Storm Coast is light on quests compared to the Hinterlands. However, many quests do not appear until later in the game, and only after certain missions on the war table are dealt with. Some inner circle quests, such as Varric’s Seeing Red and Blackwall’s Memories of the Grey, require you to return to the Storm Coast. Explore the locale thoroughly for the 13 shards it provides; you need them for the temple in the Forbidden Oasis.
A Vinsomer high dragon controls the Storm Coast from its roost on Dragon Island. However, you can’t reach that place until you get access to a secret port in the southwest, and you don’t want any of that business until you’re the right level to face it.
Crafting Materials
Common Materials:
- Spindleweed, Blood Lotus, Serpentstone, Summer Stone, Iron, Deep Mushroom
Rare Materials:
- Black Lotus, Prophet’s Laurel
Unique Materials: None
Collections
- Astrariums: 3
- Bottles of Thedas: 2
- High Dragons: 1
- Landmarks: 5
- Mosaic Pieces: 0
- Glyphs: 1
- Shards: 13
- Treasure Maps: 0
- Logging Stands: 2
- Quarries: 1
Inquisition Personnel
- Iron Bull
- The Blades of Hessarian