Terror on the Coast Dragon Age II Guide
Last update: 11 May 2016
Received from: Automatically after eliminating the first group of Giant Spiders [Wounded Coast]
You can start performing the task after unblocking the shore. It will happen if you activate another quest connected to this localization. After reaching the localization [Wounded Coast] start exploring this part of the area and you will come across one of few groups of Giant Spiders #1 (M28, 3). Attack the monsters and watch out because there is a risk they will be accompanied by bandits as well as bandits archers #2.
Head towards the north-west part of the area. No matter which way you choose you will finally meet strange hunter #1 accompanied with mabari hounds, Mage apostate as well as Giant Spiders. I advise you to eliminate the Mage first and then deal with hounds #2, because they can knock your teammates down.
After eliminating all enemies choose one of two passages leading to the campsite (M28, 4), where you can notice the Mage apostate #1. you HAVE TO save the game because there are difficult fights ahead of you. After finding the campsite the game will automatically present a scene with conversation with Sophia Dryden #2, who is responsible for controlling spiders here. No matter which dialogue you choose, the battle will start.
Immediately after the battle's start, deal with Mage apostate #1, and then knock Sophia Dryden down or freeze her to make her weak. It is worth using your skills at the same time and cast area spells. As a result, mabari hounds in the campsite will get injured #2.
You have to watch out because during the battle another Mage apostate can run to the camp #1. Try to eliminate him fast and then continue attacking Sophia. When you eliminate all monsters, the quest will end. I strongly suggest checking the body of Sophia #2, and you will find over 6 sovereigns as well as The Cloth of Hidden Pockets.