Dragon Age: The Veilguard – How To Unlock The Secret Ending

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As a long-time Dragon Age fan who has spent countless hours traversing the mystical landscapes of Thedas, I must say that uncovering the secret ending in The Veilguard was an exhilarating journey back to my roots. It’s like stumbling upon an ancient elven ruin hidden deep within the forest – you know it’s there, but finding it takes skill, patience, and a good map.

In the game Dragon Age: The Veilguard, players can uncover a hidden finale if they successfully finish particular additional missions and gather specified objects.

Discovering the concealed finale is equivalent to finding a covert entrance to Thedas’ undisclosed enigmas. This guide will show you how to gain access to it.

How To Unlock The Secret Ending

To reach the secret ending, start with the Regrets of the Dread Wolf side quest and secure Mythal’s Essence.

This quest lets you encounter Mythal, a powerful figure open to sharing her essence.

Choose dialogue options that showcase Mythal’s protective instincts and dislike for the Blight, so as to acquire her essence peacefully without resorting to conflict.

Pick these responses to appeal to Mythal’s views and secure her essence calmly:

  • Dialogue: “Or do you simply think yourself ready to fight a god?”
    • Response: “I want your help.”
  • Dialogue: “It has been centuries since a petitioner stood before me. So, why should I help you?”
    • Response: “We must stop the Blight.”
  • Dialogue: “And?”
    • Response: “You stood against it.”
  • Dialogue: “Not bad, but not enough. Let us speak of something else.”
    • Response: “We must stop the gods.”
  • Dialogue: “Yet the world needs rulers. So set the blight aside and tell me why I should help you topple them.”
    • Response: “They wronged you.”
  • Dialogue: “If you wish to prove your worth, you must do better than that.”
    • Response: “We are worthy.”
  • Dialogue: “What is a protector to you?”
    • Response: “Building a safe place.”

If you don’t manage to overcome Mythal, you won’t get hold of the essence. However, the method you choose to accomplish this is flexible; what matters is that you end up with Mythal’s Essence.

To move forward, find six wolf statuettes scattered around the Crossroads area.

When you’ve got all six statuettes, throw them on the pedestals in the right spot.

Engaging with Morrigan discretely will initiate a secret conversation, leading you to obtain Mythal’s spirit, as she guides your way.

The objective for the hidden conclusion is to locate the three enigmatic symbols, which are hidden at various spots within the game universe.

These items are often discovered in challenging locations, typically following the completion of specific tasks or overcoming powerful adversaries.

  • Arlathan Forest: You’ll come across a laser puzzle not far from the Waterfront Glades. Four beams need to be aimed at a crystal, opening a bridge to the first Mysterious Circle. Align the beams to summon a guardian and defeat it to access the circle.
  • Necropolis Halls: To access the second circle here, complete the Restless Spirits companion quest and the side quest Pinnacle of Its Kind. These quests open the door to the Chamber of the Unforged within Necropolis Halls, where the second circle is found. You’ll also need to fend off enemies within this chamber to collect it.
  • Crossroads: The third circle is located on Beacon Island, which you can access after finishing the Heart of Corruption side quest. This task has you taking on powerful champions spread across the region. Each boss you defeat gives you access to the hidden Mysterious Circle.

With Mythal’s Essence gathered, along with the six wolf figurines and the trio of Mysterious Circles in hand, it’s time for you to proceed to the concluding phase of The Veilguard’s storyline.

Spoiler Alert: The following content reveals key details about the secret ending in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Proceed only if you’re ready for spoilers!

What’s the Secret Ending?

A unique option will be laid out before the game ends.

Making this selection reveals the concealed route, granting you the “The Storm Quelled” achievement and an unseen bonus scene.

This post-credits scene shows what’s to come and ties into earlier Dragon Age narratives.

The scene revisits iconic moments across the series, now framed to suggest that the Executors have been shaping Thedas from behind the scenes.

As a seasoned gamer, I’ve found myself reliving pivotal scenes from my past adventures. From the fierce Battle of Ostagar, to the cunning heist of the lyrium idol in Dragon Age II, and the dramatic opening of the Breach in Inquisition – these moments have been reenacted for me to experience once more.

Shadowy figures in the background suggest the Executors’ influence on these key moments.

Via a mysterious narrator, an unseen entity discloses that the Executors have been maintaining and steering Thedas throughout the ages. However, it’s challenging to discern their true intentions.

Contestants ponder whether their mission is to ensure no single force dominates Thedas, or if there are hidden agendas that sync with unknown powers.

Gathered documents throughout the mission imply a connection between the Executors and the Forgotten Ones, ancient deities of elven origin who have been largely omitted from historical records.

These records subtly suggest that the Executors might have been faithful to these vanquished deities, who were adversaries of the elven pantheon headed by Mythal.

The ending ends with a cryptic symbol (a triangle pointing downward crossed by wavy lines) tied to the Executors in Inquisition and the eerie message, “We come.”

In simpler terms for fans, this post-credit scene wraps up any remaining plot points from the show and hints at potential upcoming battles.

Additionally, it hints that Rook, possibly another character, might confront the Executors as their covert schemes begin to crumble.

What theories do you have about the Executors’ role in Thedas? Comment down below!

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2024-11-08 16:12