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West Brecilian Forest
Dragon Age: Origins

West Brecilian Forest

Complete walkthrough for the West Brecilian Forest in Dragon Age: Origins, including item locations, quest guides, and tips for defeating enemies.

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Complete walkthrough for the West Brecilian Forest in Dragon Age: Origins, including item locations, quest guides, and tips for defeating enemies.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Grab the Elfroot ahead and continue north to find two more.
  2. 2
    Return to the fork and go east, fighting off Blight Wolves and Werewolves for another Elfroot.
  3. 3
    Turn the corner to the Firing Point and equip a bow to use the point.
  4. 4
    Defeat the Denerim Mercenaries and loot them for Codex 321: By Order of Emer Thorogood; this should also update the quest.
  5. 5
    Go beneath the firing point for an Elfroot and a Skeleton.
  6. 6
    Go north and loot the two Deathroots, then look west to find another Deathroot in the open.
  7. 7
    Make your way to the northwest corner to find a Great Bear lurking over a corpse.
  8. 8
    Behind you is an Andraste’s Grace and to the east you will meet Swiftrunner.
  9. 9
    Just past the bridge are two Elfroots and some Werewolf enemies.
  10. 10
    Head south to find a corpse with the Magister’s Cinch on it.
  11. 11
    Keep going to find Deygan who needs your help. Take his equipment and then take him back to the Dalish Camp to finish the quest “Wounded in the Forest”.
  12. 12
    Head back across the bridged area, this time sticking to the path going east.
  13. 13
    A group of Darkspawn will ambush you here but they are easily dispatched.
  14. 14
    Take the Ironbark needed for your quest from the fallen tree.
  15. 15
    Head north, killing the Wild Sylvan and looting the Deathroot.
  16. 16
    Turn around and head south, staying on the high road to find rubble which has two gifts in it.
  17. 17
    Examine the Mystical Site of Power and then take the underpass.
  18. 18
    Loot the Elfroot on your way and turn left at the fork to find Werewolves and another Elfroot.
  19. 19
    Choose the other direction at the fork this time.
  20. 20
    Off to the west is an Elfroot, but you’ll be fighting through more Sylvan on the way.
  21. 21
    Head past the Landmark Tree to a camp and inspect the bedroll, firepit, and tent to summon a Greater Shade.
  22. 22
    Loot the Shade for some gold.
  23. 23
    The chest has the Dalish Gloves and the Dusk Ring inside.
  24. 24
    Speak with the Grand Oak and agree to acquire the acorn that was stolen from him.
  25. 25
    Head to the East Brecilian Forest when you’ve accomplished everything here.
Tips
  • Equip a bow to use the Firing Point.
  • The route to the camp with the Greater Shade leaves only the person with the highest Willpower alive; if you leave immediately everyone is alive.

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