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Dragon Age: Origins Hints

The Gauntlet

  • 1 of 4: Move into the first chamber, where you'll encounter the urn's guardian.
  • 2 of 4: Talk to him to get the "A Test of Faith" quest.
  • 3 of 4: After you finish it, approach the urn and take a pinch of its ashes.
  • 4 of 4: NOTE: If you made a deal with Father Kolgrim to defile the ashes, you can do so now, causing the guardian and his two ash wraiths to attack you (though they'll only be at half strength). Any higher-morality companions you have with you (like Wynne or Leliana) may attack you, too.