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Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Words of Fire Quest Guide

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Words of Fire Quest Guide

This is a complete walkthrough for Taash's companion quest, Words of Fire, in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. See this guide for quest information, unlock requirements, objectives, and major decisions!

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Words of Fire Overview

Words of Fire
Location Rivain Coast
Rewards ・500 XP
・150 Gold
・Increased bond with Taash
Description
Taash has received word that the ancient Qunari tablet has been translated. They are ready to meet a Qunari linguist in Rivain for some answers.

Words of Fire Objectives

Get The Translation

Words of Fire - Meet Taash in Rivain
Find Taash somewhere along the Rivain Coast and talk to them. Doing so starts this quest.

Talk to Karash

Words of Fire - Talk to Karash

Decision
Karash: They asked how I was. They told me I could go back to Par Vollen with them, if I wanted.
Choice Consequence
Do you want to go back? Taash Approves
I'd miss your predictions. No approval change
They're pressuring you. No approval change
More Expand conversation

The quest opens up with a dialogue with Karash. Shortly after, you'll have a quick conversation with Taash, which does offer a chance to further increase appoval with them.

Comfort Taash

Words of Fire - Comfort Taash

Decision
Taash: Right. Let's go see what the damn tablet says.
Choice Consequence
Are you okay? Taash Approves
Why out here? No approval change
Lead the way. No approval change

Speak with The Qunari Linguist

Words of Fire - Speak with The Qunari Linguist
After speaking with Taash real quick, you follow them for a while as you rendezvouz with the Qunari Linguist at the agreed location. The choices after meeting the linguist won't really affect the quest's outcome, but does have extra information if you wish to explore the conversation.

Learn More About The Tablet

Words of Fire - Learn More About The Tablet
It seems that the tablet held some oddly cryptic lore bomb. Despite the apparent shock, none of the choices actually result in any sort of consequence, so choose freely.

Check Up on Taash

Words of Fire - Check Up on Taash
Taash will brood after learning the truth, so you decide to check up on them after a little bit. On the way, solve the Evanuris Altar for a sweet +100 HP Bonus. Choosing any response helps Taash.

Encourage Taash

Words of Fire - Encourage Taash

Decision
Taash: The Qunari want me to help them. Protect them. What do I do with that.
Choice Consequence
Beats me. But it'll be great. No approval change
You tell me. No approval change
Whip them into shape. (Fist) Taash approves

You help Taash realize that they can do something about their future. The quest wraps up with this final dialogue choice, as well as closes Taash's questline.

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