Arrival: The Fade

Guide to Dragon Age: Origins - Arrival: The Fade. Learn how to defeat the fake Duncan, use Lyrium, and enter The Raw Fade.

Alright, you've made it to the Fade! It's a strange place, and your first task here is to move forward and have a chat with Duncan. Well, you *think* it's Duncan, anyway. Turns out, it's a fake! You'll have to fight him, along with two other Wardens. Don't worry, it's a pretty straightforward fight. After you've dealt with them, make sure to use the Lyrium that's around to heal yourself up. Once you're ready, go ahead and touch the Fade Pedestal. This is your big moment – you'll get to choose where to go next in the Fade. For this part of the journey, you'll want to select The Raw Fade.