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Dragon Age: Origins

A party-based fantasy RPG set in Thedas. The player becomes a Grey Warden and builds an alliance against the Fifth Blight while choices shape companions, quests and the political future of Ferelden.

Developer: BioWare Publisher: Electronic Arts Released: 2009 Modes: Single-player
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Dragon Age: Origins›Walkthrough›Human Noble Origin
Main Walkthrough · Part 1 of 17

Human Noble Origin

Escape Castle Cousland and enter Grey Warden service.

AreaHighever

Route at a glance

Highever
Explore before the attack
The night attack
Reach the larder and leave with Duncan
1

Explore before the attack

Talk to family and guests in the castle if you want background dialogue, then deal with the mabari trouble in the pantry. Loot the armory/rooms you can access before advancing the story.

2

The night attack

After Howe’s betrayal begins, equip immediately and move through the castle with Eleanor. Clear rooms carefully; archers and clustered soldiers can overwhelm a low-level character if you run ahead.

3

Reach the larder and leave with Duncan

Follow the lower route toward the hidden exit. Bryce cannot be saved. Speak to him and Duncan; accepting the Joining is what moves this origin to Ostagar.

Stuck here?
  • If a door is locked during the attack, follow the active quest marker through the adjoining hall rather than trying to return to the main entrance.
Before you leave this area
  • Castle-side conversations and some small loot vanish permanently once you leave Highever.