Journey to the north - main quest | Ducal Palace BG: Siege of Dragonspear Guide

The quest is related to an expedition to the north. In theory you can start it just after dealing with the assassins in the palace and participating in the Council meeting (the previous main quest). However, it is not advised to rush, as after you agree to go from the Dragonspear castle, YOU WON'T BE ABLE to return to the castle (for example in order to complete side quests or visit the merchants). It is best to focus on thoroughly exploring maps M2-M6 and only after taking care of all matters in the city continuing the main story plot of the game.

In order to push the story forward you must meet with captain Schael Corwin. She can't be found in a single location, instead of that she accompany the party while traveling through the city. You will find her always someplace close to the entrance to the currently visited location. Tell her you want to go north (the first dialogue option - shown on the above picture).

In the hero chamber you will have to participate in few mandatory meetings

Corwin will suggest that you must go rest to hero's private chamber (it is located on the highest floor of the palace (M2,1). There you will participate in two meetings, first with a Hooded Man and then with Imoen. You won't be able to influence the outcome of any of the meetings.

Important - If previously you have unlocked Skie's Grand Plan quest, then Skie will wake up the protagonist before the goodbye ceremony. Details about this encounter can be found on the side quests description page.

Speak to Corwin after you meet with all other people on the courtyard

Go back to the main chamber on the ground floor of the palace (M2,7). There you will be forced to participate in a new Council meeting. Once it is over, go to the courtyard (M2,15) where a farewell for the people going on the expedition will take place. You can complete few important tasks here:

• Trade with Belegarm. He sells various items and identifies magic items for a price.
• Speak to Rayphus. You will learn that he will take care of all party members who you temporarily don't want to use.
• Invite Viconia to the party (she is a cleric). The elven woman will agree to travel with you.

Once all the matters are done, speak to captain Schael Corwin (you can also meet with her family) and watch a cutscene during which the expedition will move (before leaving the city you can answer one of the aristocrats and make a speech or ignore him). The first stop on the expedition route is Coast Way Crossing location (M7 map). Go to the chapter describing this area, specifically to the description of the Explore the area around the camp quest.