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Elven Ruins
The Elven Ruins lie beneath the Brecilian Forest and serve as the final dungeon of the Nature of the Beast questline. Deep inside, you navigate past traps, undead, and werewolves to reach the lair of the Lady of the Forest and Witherfang. Your choices here resolve the ancient curse and determine whether the Dalish elves, the werewolves, or both join your army against the Blight.
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Casts powerful area-of-effect spells and teleports around the chamber when approached.
Guarding a treasure hoard in the Lower Ruins; completely optional boss fight.
Summoned by disturbing the sarcophagus after completing the elven fountain ritual.
Fought alongside werewolves if you choose to side with the Dalish elves or fail to negotiate peace.
Tips
- For the fountain ritual, take the earthen jug, fill it with water, place it on the altar, kneel and pray, take a single sip, and pour the rest back into the fountain.
- Disarm the floor glyph traps in the ruins carefully, as triggering them often roots your party while archers and undead ambush you.
- If you want to achieve peace between the elves and werewolves, do not attack the Lady of the Forest and agree to bring Keeper Zathrian down into the ruins.
Not listed for this area: shops and people.
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