The Lost Swords Dragon Age II Guide
Last update: 11 May 2016
Received from: Taarbas or automatically after finding the first sword [Hightown - The Square in Hightown]
This task can be activated in two ways, either by talking to Qunari Taarbas at the Square in Hightown #1 (M3, 23) or by finding one of Qunari swords he is looking for. Every time you find a new sword, go back to Taarbas and pass it to him. It is worth mentioning that the game will let you choose #2 either you want to get gold (30 silver coins) or is Qunari's help satisfactory enough. It is better to choose the second option because as a result you will get MANY experience points (1200).
The first Qunari sword in an offer of shop belonging Korval's blade in localization [Hightown - Market] #1 (M3, 24). To find the object on the list of things in offer you have to choose the fifth fold, Others #2.
The second Qunari sword is hidden in the chest in localization [Anthill - Ander's Clinic] #1 (M23, 18). The third Qunari sword in on offer in the shop called Stall belonging to armourer in localization [Lowtown - Market] #2 (M12, 22).
The fourth Qunari sword can be found at night in localization [Lowtown]. Go the blacksmiths' area and check the rubbish heap #1 (M13, 23). The fifth Qunari sword can be found at night in localization [Docks]. Go to the captain of the port and look behind a pile of bones #2 (M20, 12).
You will find the sixth Qunari sword while exploring the localization [Docks] at night. Go to the western area of warehouses and look for masterly closed chest #1 (M20, 13). To look inside the chest #2 you have to ask rogue with a high level of cleverness for help.
You can find the seventh Qunari sword in offer of the Shop with arms in localization [Executioner's Room] #1 (M33, 14). You will find the eighth Qunari sword in one of the northern camps in the localization [Wounded Coast]. Unfortunately you must be prepared because it will be protected by a group of mercenaries hired by Tal Vashoth. Be especially careful when it comes to Saarebas #2, eliminate him before manages to cast too many spell.
After winning the battle look around the southern part of the camp and find a heap of bones, where you will find the sword #1 (M28, 22). The ninth Qunari sword is situated at Wounded Coast, in this case you have to go to the western part of localization and choose path leading to the hill's top #2.
While climbing look for a new heap of bones, where you will find the sword you are looking for #1 (M28, 24). The last tenth Qunari sword can be found during the main quest At large. During your search for Emil de Launcent you will visit the localization [Hightown - The residence of de Launcents], and have a conversation with the count and countess #2.
After finishing the conversation start exploring the mansion #1. To be more precise, you need to reach a storage room situated in the northern-eastern part. Here find chest (M88, 1), inside among other things you will find a sword #2. Now you can go back to the localization during the day [Hightown] and give Taarbasow all ten swords (M3, 23). The main reward for finishing this quest will be a valuable dagger of Bassrath-Kat. Moreover, of course according to the decision you made at the beginning, you will get silver coins or many experience points.