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Dragon Age: Origins Hints

Slay Witherfang and bring his heart to Zathrian.

  • 1 of 14: The first thing to do is look around the Dalish camp for optional items and quests.
  • 2 of 14: When you're ready to start exploring the forest, use the exit along the east side of the camp to enter the West Brecilian Forest area.
  • 3 of 14: The western section of that area is separated from the rest of it by a river that can only be crossed at its north end. You could run straight for the crossing point, but it's best to explore the western section more thoroughly.
  • 4 of 14: At the river's crossing point, you'll encounter a werewolf trio led by Swiftrunner.
  • 5 of 14: You can try to persuade or intimidate them out of a fight, or you can just fight them. (They'll run off after you significantly injure one of them.)
  • 6 of 14: After that, explore the rest of the West Brecilian Forest area for combat and loot, plus two exits to the East Brecilian Forest area.
  • 7 of 14: Use the southern East Brecilian Forest exit, then watch for an elfroot plant and a wild sylvan while moving down the path.
  • 8 of 14: When you come to the large circular "hub" of the area, take the time to explore the hub and the three northern paths before going down the southern path.
  • 9 of 14: The hub's southern path leads to a dense fog-like magical barrier. Push your way into it to learn that you can't cross it.
  • 10 of 14: The only way to get past the barrier is to gain the help of either the Grand Oak or the mad hermit.
  • 11 of 14: Just past the barrier, Swiftrunner will attack you again with more of his werewolf buddies. Focus your attacks on Swiftrunner if you want to end the battle more quickly.
  • 12 of 14: Check the ruins past him to find two locked chests, a pile of bones, and a gravestone that's part of the "The Mage's Treasure" quest.
  • 13 of 14: Move on past that to find the entrance to the ruins that the werewolves are hiding out in.
  • 14 of 14: You'll have to go through the upper and lower levels before you can enter the werewolf lair, where Witherfang is.