Requirement : Dwarf, Warrior/Rogue

After the opening scene with Beraht and Rica turn around and check the chest and note you have acquired the quest “ Beraht’s Favor “. Leave the house to speak with Leske; he gives you the job for the day and joins the party. Head through town and speak with Goilinar. You can Intimidate for information on Oskias if you put a point into Coercion. It seems Oskias is at Tapsters, so head to the Commons. You can snoop around and talk with the various people around but ultimately you need to enter Tapster’s Tavern. Talk to Oskias - you can either kill him, let him go, or take 1/2 nuggets pending a Persuasion check. The best bet is to take the two Lyrium Nuggets and sell them to Olinda.

When you’re done head over to Beraht’s Shop in the commons. Talking with Beraht will finish “Beraht’s Favor” and start “ Proving Loyalties “. Exit the shop and head to the Proving which is across the bridge in the commons. Check the carving for Codex 145: Dwarven Faith and speak with Duncan for a few Codex updates. Head north to find Everd passed out in his quarters. Decide to wear his armor and fight for him in the Proving. You have a choice of drugging Mainar still but you can object if you want.

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These few battles in the Proving will help you to improve your combat skills. They aren’t terribly difficult though.

Put on Everd’s gear that you get from his chest then speak with the Proving Guard. You will have to win three straight bouts to proceed, but after the third the real Everd steps out and you are arrested. “Proving Loyalties” completes and when you wake in the chamber and finish speaking with Jarvia you gain the quest “ Captured “. There are numerous ways to get out: find a pick in the rubble near you and give it to Leske, knock the guard out, pick the lock yourself or fake being sick.

When you get out grab your belongings and follow the path around to a room where three Thugs will attack. Check the two barrels and chest then head west defeating the two Thugs that attack. Further west, defeat the Thugs and check the two barrels then head north to another room. Defeat the six Thugs and observe the contents of the four barrels and one crate. At the four-way path, head south to a chest then return and go east. Here you will find Beraht talking trash about your sister so teach him a lesson. He drops the Dwarven Warrior’s Belt which should fit nicely.

If you can, open the south east door and check out the two chests inside. Take the north exit to end up in Beraht’s Shop. As you leave you are surrounded by guards but Duncan intervenes and presents to you an invitation to the Grey Wardens, an offer you can’t refuse. He will give you an Aeducan Mace and you are on your way to Ostagar.

Casteless

Completed the Dwarf Commoner origin story.

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