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Dragon Age: The Veilguard

The Forest of Spirits Quest Guide

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Classes & Builds: Warrior, Mage, Rogue
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All Major Choices and effects on the story
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Dragon Age: The Veilguard The Forest of Spirits Quest Guide

This is a complete walkthrough for Bellara's companion quest, The Forest of Spirits, of Dragon Age: The Veilguard's campaign. See this guide for quest information, objectives, and major decisions!

The Forest of Spirits Overview

The Forest of Spirits
Location Arlathan Forest
Rewards ・500 XP
・+100 Veil Jumpers Strength
・Increased bond with current companions
Description
Bellara returns to Arlathan Forest to lay her brother Cyrian to rest,

The Forest of Spirits Objectives

Begin The Ceremony

Forest of Spirits - You Shouldn
Beginning the quest, Bellara tells you about the old Dalish tradition of laying the dead to rest. This quest, like Humminbird's Lament, is primarily conversational.

If you've committed to Bellara at this point, then the choices won't really affect her approvals anymore. Choice 3 could be a bonus option that will only appear if you've chosen to romance Bellara.

Bellara Romance and Approval Guide

Give Bellara a Morale Boost

Forest of Spirits - 2nd Dialogue
This is just more dialogue. Pick what you prefer and that will unlock the bridge towards the Mountain Pass.

Find and Light 3 Braziers

Forest of Spirits - Find and Light Braziers
Bellara notes that you just have to reach and light 3 Braziers, while she delivers the Dalish rites of passing to complete the ceremony. Just follow the quest markers and complete each rite.

Reaffirm Bellara's Choice

Forest of Spirits - 3rd Dialogue
What Bellara says here depends on whether you freed or kept the Archive Spirit, which you choose in an interaction at The Lighthouse after completing Through The Shadows. Neither response has any effects, so pick whichever.

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Forest of Spirits - 4th Dialogue
This is after lighting the 2nd Brazier. For a response, just go with what you think is the most likely. While it doesn't have any effects, it does help in the game's introspective world-building.

Finish The Ceremony

Forest of Spirits - Finish The Ceremony
Bellara wraps up the ceremony, inserting bits about her and Cyrian's past at each brazier. She notes how this Dalish tradition hasn't changed much, unlike much of the other Dalish practices. While you can go withany choice, going with the one saying it's a beautiful tradition is the least generic and the most-Bellara.

Support Bellara's Resolve

Forest of Spirits - Support Belara
This is the final dialogue in the quest, while also marking the last major interaction in Bellara's character storyarc. Go with any choice here, as they all basically support Bellara's new-found determination.

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