Like all good RPGs,Dragon Age: The Veilguardhas a plethora of quests to keep Rook and the team busy in between intense story moments, as well as some sneakily hidden unmarked quests. However, while quests within the main storyline are clearly marked for importance, there is one side quest that really should have been included. In fact,skipping this one quest can mean missing out on perhaps the best ending for the gameand the fate of Thedas.
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for theending of Dragon Age: The Veilguard.]
Thankfully, the latest installment in the franchise doesn’t repeatDragon Age: Inquisition’s mistake of fetch and filler quests, andDragon Age: The Veilguardhas great side queststo keep an eye out for.The Veilguard’s quest Journal also helpfully divides quests into set categoriesto make it much easier to keep track of the many quests Rook will be sent on. Categories include Story for the main quests, Companions for companion personal quests, as well as Factions and Regions which clarify who a side quest is for or where it is set.
It Feels As Though It’s In The Wrong Journal Section
There is a quest to find and collectall the Wolf Statuettes, which are linked to the memories and regrets of Solas. These are fascinating glimpses into the past of Thedas and the rebellion against the Evanuris. Rather than being part of the main questline, however,the mission“Regrets of the Dread Wolf”is strangely a side quest, and can be found in the Factions and Regions section of the Journal. But forgetting about this quest or leaving it too long to complete it is a massive mistake.
Find And Watch The Dreadwolf’s Memories
There Are Two Ways To Start The Quest To View Solas' Regrets
“Regrets of the Dread Wolf”can be unlocked in two different ways, with the first being to wait until the Inquisitor makes acameo inDragon Age: The Veilguardand gives Rook one of the Solas Wolf Statuettes as part of the main quest. After that,the quest to find the other five will appear in the Journal, pointing Rook towards various areas of the Crossroads, with each statuette requiring a mini-quest to be completed to gain it.
The other way to start the quest is to find one of the memory “areas” within the Crossroads and enter it. This will automatically begin the associated quest for that memory along with“Regrets of the Dread Wolf.”These areas will look like archways with a gray mist on the other side, and stepping through them will transport Rook and their companions into the memory. However,until the Inquisitor is met, none of the statuettes can be placed within the Lighthouse, which unlocks the most important part of the quest.
The areas needed to find the Wolf Statuettes and memory areas are typically locked behind closed-off areas of the Crossroads and require champions to be defeated to access the gates.
With the statuettes in place,Rook and the team are able to view or experience past events from Solas' perspectivein the Lighthouse, with the destroyed wall paintings in the main library repairing themselves to provide illustrations. After all of them have been viewed, Morrigan will meet with Rook in the Crossroads and explain her link with Mythal. Rook can then meet with a fragment of Mythal that remains in the Crossroads and attempt to persuade her to aid them by granting Rook a piece of her essence.
The correct dialogue choices must be made to convince Mythal to help, or else Rook will be forced to fight the goddess in her high dragon form.
Aside From Revealing Lore, The Quest Unlocks A New Ending
Despite appearing in the Journal as a simple exploration side quest,“Regrets of the Dread Wolf”is crucial for anyone who wants to get arguably the best outcome at the end ofThe Veilguard.The memories themselves are packed full of fantasticDragon Agelore with some providing extra understanding of the history of Thedasand tying in wonderfully with companions such as Harding and Bellara. Each memory experienced as a mini-quest and the ones viewed in the Lighthouse also add extra layers to Solas, elevating him from a simple villain to a truly complex and misguided character.
The memories explain Solas’ origins, allowing Rook and their companions to understandwho Solas is, where he came from, and the circumstances that changed his core nature.
The memories do a fantastic job of explaining Solas’ motivations, far better than the main plot, and give glimpses of who he was before war and conflict twisted him into the hardened character met inDragon Age: Inquisition.The memories provide context for what happened to the Titans, which links in perfectly with Harding’s personal quest and explains how the Darkspawn were originally created. Setting aside the extra gear and XP gained by completing“Regrets of the Dread Wolf,”the lore revealed alone makes this side quest more than worth the time.
However, it is Mythal’s involvement that really makes the side quest feel as though it should have been a part of the core series of quests for the main plot. On the one hand, interacting with a goddess is pretty impactful and should have had large consequences for the plot and companions, butit also brings Morrigan’s own story to a wonderful and satisfying conclusionas she finds peace and balance with both Mythal and the memory of Flemeth.
Throughout her journey in theDragon Agegames, Morrigan was afraid accepting Mythal would override her own mind and soul should the goddess take her body. This led Morrigan to flee from Flemeth and hide her son from her mother for fear that Flemeth would take either of their bodies as her own.
But Mythal’s involvement also brings about the best ending forDragon Age: The Veilguardwith not only victory for Thedas but a new sense of peace for Solas. With Mythal’s essence, Rook can have the goddess speak to Solas directly, releasing him from her service, and providing him with an alternative to tearing down the Veil. It is only by completing“Regrets of the Dread Wolf”that Solas will willingly bond himself to the Veil – thus keeping the Fade separate – and also find a new path to atonement.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is the fourth entry in the Dragon Age franchise and a sequel to 2014’s Dragon Age: Inquisition. A classic character, Solas, will return as the new game’s antagonist. The game will retain many of the series' staples, such as multiple dialogue options, party choices, romantic options, and more. Dreadwolf will act as the first direct sequel in the Dragon Age franchise.
