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Orzammar

Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition guide · After arriving at the city

After passing through the Hall of Heroes, the Warden enters the dwarven city of Orzammar to recruit the dwarves against the Blight under the Grey Warden treaties. You must navigate a bitter succession dispute between Prince Bhelen and Lord Harrowmont by performing tasks for one or both factions before being sent into the Deep Roads to find the Paragon Branka. Along the way, you can resolve various local disputes, recruit the dwarven warrior Oghren, and decide the ultimate ruler of the dwarven kingdom.

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Key to the City: Complete the unmarked "Key to the City" codex puzzle by finding five city history entries across Orzammar, then retrieve the ring from the Council Chambers chestBlood-Stained Gloves: Found on a shelf in a locked side room inside Jarvia's Hideout in the Dust Town Cartel network

Items

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Chasind Great Club: Sold by Gorim in the Denerim Market District, but his vendor inventory updates based on your dwarf noble background or progression in OrzammarOlinda's Gift (Torc of the Bounding Hunter): Sold by Master Craftsman Varathorn or found in Orzammar vendor inventories depending on quest resolution

Secrets

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The Throne of Orzammar: In the Royal Palace throne room, examine the throne to receive a codex entry, then place three party members on specific pressure tiles scattered across the floor and interact with the throne with the fourth party member to summon the dragon-like spirit and obtain the greatsword Ageless.Finding all five municipal record plaques scattered across the Commons, Dust Town, and the Diamond Quarter unlocks a hidden cache inside the Assembly Council Chambers containing the Key to the City ring.

Enemies

Cartel Thug

Found throughout Dust Town and Jarvia's hideout; dangerous primarily in groups using dirty fighting and backstabs.

Cartel Assassin

Stealthed daggers users who open with backstabs; can stun party members with dirty fighting.

Jarvia

Boss of the Carta in Dust Town; frequently uses stealth, retreats behind tripwire traps, and summons waves of Carta reinforcements.

Shops and people

Janar Armorsmiths: Sells high-tier dwarven armor, weapons, and smithing components in Orzammar Commons.
Alimar's Emporium: Sells poisons, crafting materials, and dubious oddities in Dust Town.
Garin: Sells unique masterwork accessories and rune-crafting supplies in the Orzammar Commons diamond quarter market.
Figor's Imports: Sells diverse goods in the Commons, though his shop closes if you do not help him or if you handle the Carta situation in a way that frightens him away.

Tips

You can double-cross Prince Bhelen and Lord Harrowmont by accepting the initial tasks from both representatives to maximize quest experience and gold before permanently committing to one side.
Bring rogue companion Leliana or Zevran with high lockpicking skill to Jarvia's hideout, as several rooms and chests with valuable poison recipes and crafting components are locked behind high-difficulty locks.
Ensure you resolve the dispute regarding Zerlinda and her outcast child in Dust Town before completing the main crown storyline, as certain outcomes become unavailable once the new king takes the throne.

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