Long Way Home - p. 1 Dragon Age II Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Received from: Flemeth [Blightlands]

Step 1: Delivering the amulet to Keeper Marethari

You will automatically receive this mission from Flemeth, who you will meet not long after defeating the Ogre during the main quest The Destruction of Lothering (M1, 5). You cannot reject her offer, but you can behave more or less eagerly #1. You will be able to approach this quest only after completing The Destruction of Lothering, that is after arriving at [Hightown] for the first time #2 (M3, 5).

Leave Hightown using one of the routes and choose the third bookmark in the world map (lower right corner of the screen). Confirm the will to go to [Sundermount] #1 (M25, 1). Stay alert, as upon approaching the first glade you will be attacked by a group of Giant Spiders, Poisonous Spiders and Corrupted Spiders #2.

During the fight, you should use AoE spells and abilities #1. It's also good to keep an eye on the health of your team, especially that spiders can poison you with their venom. After the battle head west and you should shortly reach the Dalish camp #2.

Approach the two Dalish Hunters standing beside the camp entrance #1 (M25, 2). They will stop you at first, but change their after hearing who you are and take you to Keeper Marethari #2 (M25, 3). During the conversation with the Dalish elves leader, you will learn that in order to even the score with Flemeth you will have to complete once more mission, that is taking the amulet to the altar located at the top of the Sundermount. Merrill, who you will meet in just a moment, will help you in the ceremony.

Step 2: Taking the amulet to the altar

You can leave the camp following the path leading north #1. After a bit you should reach the spot where you will meet Merrill, mentioned before #2 (M25, 6). Unfortunately you won't have a big influence on the course of this conversation as well, but there will be a chance to ask Merrill a few questions. Eventually confirm the will to head to the mountain top and ask her for a moment to gather supplies. Merrill won't officially join your team now, but she will follow you and take part in battles.

Move forward. Soon enough you will come across a group of Corpses, which will come back to life #1. Winning this battle won't be hard, but try not to let any of your team members get surrounded by too many enemies. Afterwards you will have a short talk with Merrill #2, though it won't be of much relevance.

You can move on. At the spot where you will come across another group of corpses, you will additionally have to look out for a simple trap (it's worth to use a rogue to disarm it) #1 and Skeleton Archers that will soon join the battle #2. I'd recommend taking care of the archers in the first place and moving on to the corpses afterwards.