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The Pearl
Dragon Age: Origins

The Pearl

Complete guide to The Pearl in Dragon Age: Origins. Learn the Duelist specialization, find Codex entries, and complete 'Pearls Before Swine' and 'The Trial of Crows'.

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Complete guide to The Pearl in Dragon Age: Origins. Learn the Duelist specialization, find Codex entries, and complete 'Pearls Before Swine' and 'The Trial of Crows'.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Check the book on the counter for Codex 103: The Anderfels.
  2. 2
    Speak with the Hooded Courier.
  3. 3
    In the other room, speak with Sanga and ask about a meeting of friends.
  4. 4
    Speak with Isabela in the corner.
  5. 5
    If you are a rogue, request to be trained as a Duelist.
  6. 6
    Choose to catch her hand or steal several good cards during dialogue to unlock the Duelist Specialization.
  7. 7
    Speak with the White Falcon Veteran.
  8. 8
    Persuade, intimidate, or kill the crew to complete “Pearls Before Swine”. Note: Killing them will cause you to miss a unique item.
  9. 9
    Head to the eastern side of The Pearl to find a wooden crate.
  10. 10
    In one of the rooms, find a chest with a Love Letter(5) and the final Body Bag.
  11. 11
    Access the door on the right across the hall with the code “The griffons will rise again“.
  12. 12
    Kill Howe’s Elite when they attack to finish the first part of “The Trial of Crows”.
  13. 13
    Access the chest behind the counter in the first area.
  14. 14
    Exit The Pearl and go to the Dirty Back Alley.
Tips
  • Stealing cards from Isabela or catching her hand unlocks the Duelist Specialization.
  • Killing the crew during “Pearls Before Swine” makes a unique item missable.

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