Dragon Age The Veilguard: Echoes of The Past Quest Walkthrough

Key Takeaways:

1. Echoes of The Past is a puzzle-focused quest that deepens your connection with Bellara, your companion, through unique cube puzzles.
2. This guide covers each step of the power crystal puzzles and the dialogue choices with Bellara to enhance your quest experience.
3. The quest involves multiple puzzle solutions and offers some flirtation and character-building moments, but there’s no combat.

Echoes of The Past Walkthrough in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

In Dragon Age The Veilguard, “Echoes of The Past” is an early companion quest where you team up with Bellara and solve a series of puzzles. This guide will take you through each step to complete the quest, locate all necessary power crystals, and give insight into Bellara’s story.

Starting the Echoes of The Past Quest

To access the Echoes of The Past quest, you first need to complete two story quests Smuggled Relic Case and Sea of Blood. Once these are completed, return to the Lighthouse and talk to Bellara, where a cutscene will unfold. In it, Bellara attempts to fix the Nadas Dirthalen, an important artifact. After progressing through the Shadows of Minrathous quest, you can officially start Echoes of The Past by meeting Bellara again.

The quest marker will direct you to the Arlathan Forest. If you haven’t already explored this area, fast travel may be limited. To reach the forest, follow the path markers, defeat the Antaam enemies, and complete the Winding Ways side quest to clear your route.

Once you reach the Arlathan Forest, you’re set to begin the quest with Bellara by your side.

Power Crystal Puzzles in Echoes of The Past

The main focus of Echoes of The Past is to locate and place three pairs of power crystals. These crystals act as puzzle pieces to unlock different parts of the map. Here’s a breakdown of each puzzle location and solution.

First Pair of Power Crystals

1. Find Power Crystal #1: Inside the Artifact Vault, turn around to see the first power crystal directly behind Bellara on the left. Pick it up and bring it to her.
2. Find Power Crystal #2: Now, look to Bellara’s right, in the opposite corner of the room, where you’ll find the second crystal. Hand it over to her to complete the first pair.

With the first pair in place, you’ll be ready to move on to the next area. Bellara will guide you outside, where another set of crystals awaits.

Second Pair of Power Crystals

1. Locate Power Crystal #3: Head outside and look for some destructible wooden boxes to the left of Bellara. Break them to reveal the third crystal.
2. Locate Power Crystal #4: Behind Bellara, you’ll spot a ladder. Climb it to collect the fourth power crystal.

After positioning the second pair of crystals, Bellara will take you further to where the final pair of crystals can be found.

Final Pair of Power Crystals

1. Find Power Crystal #5: Bellara leads you to an elevated wooden beam. Use your weapon to pull it down, creating a makeshift bridge. Cross it to reach a ladder. Climb up to find the fifth power crystal.
2. Find Power Crystal #6: Use the fifth crystal in the power socket to activate another bridge. Cross it to find the last power crystal.

Once all crystals are in place, remove the final crystal from the socket and return it to Bellara. Then, head outside and speak with her to complete the quest.

Optional Romance with Bellara

During this quest, players have opportunities to flirt with Bellara. You can engage in playful dialogue with her, which helps build a romantic relationship if you continue to make compatible choices. Remember, any dialogue choices you make during this quest won’t significantly impact the game’s storyline or affect Bellara’s feelings towards you long-term they’re just a fun way to get to know her character better.

Bellara’s Dialogue Choices and Backstory

After completing all three power crystal puzzles, Bellara will initiate a conversation. She explains her meticulous care for the artifacts is rooted in her family’s past, particularly related to her brother. This interaction allows you to learn more about Bellara’s motivations and deepen your connection with her.

During this conversation, you’ll be given two dialogue wheels with multiple response options. While the choices you make here don’t influence the game’s outcome, they can help shape your character’s relationship with Bellara.

Echoes of the Past Rewards

By completing Echoes of The Past, you not only earn XP but also unlock new dialogue paths with Bellara in future quests. Additionally, solving each cube puzzle grants small rewards:

• First Cube Puzzle Reward: Minor XP boost.
• Second Cube Puzzle Reward: Heartwood and Gold.
• Final Cube Puzzle Reward: A unique Caretaker Power Memento and the Pursuant’s Implements appearance.

With these rewards, your journey through Dragon Age The Veilguard will be enriched with additional lore, character depth, and some exclusive loot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How do I unlock the Echoes of The Past quest in Dragon Age The Veilguard?

• Complete the Smuggled Relic Case and Sea of Blood quests, then speak with Bellara at the Lighthouse. Progress through Shadows of Minrathous and revisit Bellara to officially start Echoes of The Past.

Q2: What happens if I choose romantic dialogue with Bellara?

• Engaging in flirtatious dialogue with Bellara won’t impact the game’s storyline or her approval of you but can enhance your relationship and provide new dialogue options.

Q3: Is there combat in the Echoes of The Past quest?

• No, Echoes of The Past focuses purely on puzzle-solving and exploration without any combat encounters.

Q4: What rewards do I get for completing the quest?

• Rewards include XP, gold, Heartwood, the Caretaker Power Memento, and the Pursuant’s Implements appearance.