Denerim, Rescue the Queen & the Landsmeet
Build political support, rescue Anora and settle Ferelden’s throne.
This section turns the campaign into political preparation. Build support, rescue Anora, handle the alienage investigation and enter the Landsmeet with as many favorable outcomes as possible.
Route at a glance
Return to Arl Eamon and travel to Denerim
After the major treaty quests and Eamon’s recovery, follow his plan to challenge Loghain politically. Use Denerim as a hub and finish companion/merchant/board content before the endgame lock-in.
Rescue Queen Anora
Follow the estate/infiltration quest to reach Anora. Depending on dialogue and disguise/combat choices, the escape can turn into a confrontation with Ser Cauthrien. Losing that fight can lead to a prison escape sequence instead of a game over.
If captured, escape Fort Drakon
If your Warden is imprisoned, either escape directly or rely on the companion rescue route. Recover equipment before leaving. If you defeated Cauthrien earlier, this branch is skipped.
Investigate the Alienage
When access opens, travel to the elven alienage and follow the slavery/Tevinter investigation. Search the hospice/warehouse chain and collect evidence relevant to Loghain’s actions.
Prepare Landsmeet support
Complete political conversations and optional evidence tasks before telling Eamon you are ready. Your conduct in earlier quests, Anora’s stance and dialogue checks can influence votes.
Enter the Landsmeet
Present your case against Loghain. Choose dialogue that emphasizes his failures and your evidence. Even with strong support, be prepared for the confrontation to become a duel.
Duel Loghain
Choose your champion and defeat Loghain. The post-duel decision—execution or recruitment—has major consequences for Alistair, Anora and the throne. Make the ruler/romance decisions carefully before confirming.
Finalize the throne
Resolve who rules Ferelden and whether Alistair remains a Warden, becomes king, leaves or suffers another outcome. These choices are effectively locked once the Landsmeet sequence ends.
Return to Redcliffe for the endgame
After the political resolution, follow the call to Redcliffe. From this point the Archdemon campaign moves toward the final battle, so finish remaining open-world business first.
- Finish companion quests, shopping and optional Denerim content before committing to the endgame after the Landsmeet.
- Recruiting Loghain can permanently alter Alistair’s status depending on prior choices.