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Dragon Age: Origins eGuide Walkthrough Side Quests

Ostagar

The Hungry Deserter

Type: Exploration

Start: King's Camp

Destination: King's Camp

Task: A hungry deserter of the King's Army is looking for his last meal. If helped, he may give up a key to a special chest, which is guarded by day but left unattended at night.

Quest Tips: You can accomplish this quest in one of two ways: kill the prisoner or persuade the guard to give his lunch to the prisoner. If you decide to kill the deserter, speak with the prisoner and offer your help. Ask him why you would want to help. After fi nding out about the key, kill the prisoner. During the night, approach the locked chest near the red tent and loot its contents. If you persuade the guard, give the prisoner the food and gain a small XP reward. Speak with the prisoner and get the key. During the night, approach the chest and loot its contents.

The Mabari Hound

Type: Exploration

Start: Human Noble Origin

Destination: Castle Cousland Pantry

Task: Meet up with Dog in the pantry (or rescue him)

Quest Tips: In the Human Noble origin story, you can gain Dog as a companion by going to the kitchen, speaking with Nan, and then entering the pantry. Dog will become a member of your party. If you aren't of Human Noble origin, speak with the Kennel Master in Ostagar and complete "The Mabari Hound" quest. Return the wild flower from the Wilds to the Kennel Master to heal Dog, then he'll join you in a random encounter after Flemeth rescues you from the Tower of Ishal.