Velanna

Learn how to complete Velanna's personal quest, 'Velanna's Exile,' and discover the best gifts to increase her approval in Dragon Age: Origins.

Hey there! So you've met Velanna and want to know more about her personal quest and how to get on her good side? Let's dive in. This section will cover her companion quest, 'Velanna's Exile,' and where to find the best gifts for her.

Velanna's Personal Quest: Velanna's Exile

You'll kick off this quest with a random encounter out in the forest. Once you get the quest "Velanna's Exile," you'll have a choice to make: support Velanna or not. If you back her up, you'll gain some approval with her, which is always a good thing! To officially wrap up her quest and learn more about her past, you'll need to get her approval rating above 75. Once you hit that mark, head to the Vigil's Keep Throne Room and have a chat with her about her exile.

Dialogue Points

Keep an eye out for these spots where you can have meaningful conversations with Velanna:

• Vigil’s Keep - Statue of Andraste
• City of Amaranthine - City Elves
• City of Amaranthine - Tree
• The Wending Wood - Tree

Gifts for Velanna

As an elf, Velanna really appreciates gifts that relate to elven culture or history. Specifically, if you give her the Blank Journal after you've spoken with her about the loss of elven history, you'll see a significant boost in her approval. It's a small gesture that goes a long way!

Here's a handy table of gifts you can find for her and where to snag them:

Gift	Location
Blank Journal	Amaranthine - Chantry
Carved Greenstone	Kal’Hirol - Trade Quarter
Discarded Journal	Amaranthine
Elven Runestone	Vigil’s Keep - Deep Roads
Elven Trinket	Wending Woods
Ornate Silver Bowl	The Blackmarsh
Shiny Malachite	Silverite Mines

Just remember, giving her items that resonate with her elven heritage will net you the best approval gains. Happy gifting!