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Ostagar

Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition guide · After the origin story

After completing the Origin story, the Warden arrives at the military encampment of Ostagar to undergo the Joining ritual and prepare for battle against the Darkspawn. The Warden must speak to King Cailan, gather Duncan's recruits, retrieve treaties from the Korcari Wilds, survive the Joining, and subsequently hold the Tower of Ishal during the grand battle. The entire camp is abandoned to the Darkspawn horde after the battle, making the initial daytime camp completely inaccessible once the plot advances.

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Returning a stray flower found: Mabari Hound (Dog)Acquired by healing the kennel master's hound in the camp using a flower from the Korcari Wilds, then encountered later on the road (if not playing Human Noble)Key to the Mage's Chest: Carried by the Deserter locked in a cage on the ramparts near the royal camp; obtain by feeding him food, bribing, coercing, or killing himEnchanter's Footwear: Inside the locked Mage's Chest in the camp near the Tranquil researcher; requires the Deserter's KeyDalish Gloves: In a wooden crate near the prisoner cages along the camp rampartsHavard's Aegis: Looted from a chest inside the ruins on the ground floor of the Tower of IshalThe Rose's Thorn schematic or general high-grade supplies: Sold by the Quartermaster before the Joining ritual

Secrets

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Talking to the caged Deserter allows you to barter for a key to a locked chest held by the Tranquil; the Tranquil will not give you permission to open it, but you can open it without consequence while his back is turned.

Enemies

Genlock

Standard melee darkspawn archers and foot soldiers encountered inside the Tower of Ishal.

Hurlock

Taller darkspawn warriors with higher health and offensive skills, often commanding Genlocks.

Ogre

Weak to Nature damage

Boss encounter at the top of the Tower of Ishal; capable of grabbing and pummeling party members and using sweeping charge attacks.

Shops and people

Ostagar Quartermaster: Sells weapons, armor, crafting ingredients, potions, and inventory-expanding backpacks.
Tranquil Proprietor: Sells basic mage staves, robes, and lyrium potions near the camp's center.

Tips

Buy the Backpack from the Ostagar Quartermaster immediately upon arriving in the daytime camp, as his inventory resets after returning from the Korcari Wilds at night, allowing you to purchase a second backpack.
The entire daytime camp becomes inaccessible after the battle of Ostagar, so explore thoroughly, pick all accessible locks, and complete side quests before speaking to Duncan to initiate the Joining.
During the Ogre fight at the top of the Tower of Ishal, utilize the archers to kite the boss and spread your party out to avoid group-wide knockdown charges.

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