Dragon Age Inquisition Guide The Inquisitors Path The Threat Remains
The Hinterlands 2
Gaining Power
Upon your return to the Hinterlands, focus on building up power. Whether you choose to side with the rebel mages or templars, you’ll need a whopping 15 power to initiate an alliance. Fortunately, there’s more than enough to do in the Hinterlands to acquire the power you need. Establish more camps, close Fade rifts, and complete side quests to gain power. Also, if you’re interested in gaining access to horses (and other mounts), visit Dennet, the horsemaster, at Redcliffe Farms. He’ll have some tasks for you to complete before he decides to help the Inquisition, but it’s well worth the effort. Once you have at least 15 power, begin working on the In Hushed Whispers or Champions of the Just quest.
Recommended Quests
| Quest/Activity | Locale | Power |
|---|---|---|
| Lotus and Root | Haven | 1 |
| Requisition in the Hinterlands | The Hinterlands | 1 |
| Establish Redcliffe Farms Camp | The Hinterlands | 1 |
| Rifts on the Farm | The Hinterlands | 2 |
| Master of Horses | The Hinterlands | 1 |
| Rifts at the Foothold | The Hinterlands | 2 |
| Strange Bedfellows | The Hinterlands | 1 |
| Establish Dwarfson’s Pass Camp | The Hinterlands | 1 |
| Praise the Herald of Andraste | The Hinterlands | 1 |
| Love Waits | The Hinterlands | 1 |
| Rifts at Dwarfson’s Pass | The Hinterlands | 3 |
New Recruit: Blackwall
While you’re in the Hinterlands, complete the following side quest to recruit Blackwall, the Grey Warden.
The Lone Warden
Quest Giver: Leliana in Haven
Description: One of Leliana’s agents reported a man, calling himself Blackwall, dressed in full Grey Warden regalia and last seen traveling through the Ferelden Hinterlands. With so many Wardens disappearing in the wake of the Divine’s death, this Blackwall should be questioned.
Requirements: Available after returning from Val Royeaux
Reward: Blackwall
Recommended Level: 4-6
Objectives:
Search for Blackwall in the Hinterlands.
Blackwall’s camp can be found on the western shore of Lake Luthias. He’s busy training some recruits when you arrive. But just as you begin talking to Blackwall, his camp is attacked by a group of bandits. Help Blackwall and his recruits defeat the bandits. After the battle, question Blackwall about the disappearance of the Grey Wardens. Blackwall insists the Wardens had nothing to do with the death of the Divine and doesn’t know why Wardens have disappeared—he works alone and rarely has contact with other Grey Wardens. As you’re about to leave, Blackwall offers to join the Inquisition. Accept his offer and consider adding him to your current party.