Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening Hints

Deal with the darkspawn.

  • 1 of 6: A large group of darkspawn snuck up behind you while you were talking to the militia guy, so turn around and start blasting them as soon as the conversation is over.
  • 2 of 6: After they're all dead, head back NE to the mine entrance.
  • 3 of 6: Along the way, Velanna will appear and yak at you again. No matter what you say, she'll summon two wild sylvans to attack you.
  • 4 of 6: As you fight the sylvans, a large number of enraged wolves will come running. Use area-of-effect spells to deal with them.
  • 5 of 6: Go up to the mine door to find that it's still locked, then head south from it to catch up to Velanna.
  • 6 of 6: During the conversation cut-scene, talk her into joining you. (You could kill her instead, but that's definitely not the best choice.)