For Dragon Age II on the PC, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Arishok's Respect. Unpopular opinion: Arishok was the best character in DA ️ . Metaphor is an integral part of the language, and words usually have multiple meanings depending on context. Boards. I did it! After your suggestions, I got closer on my first three tries, but still got hammered. Here is what you can do to gain his respect and be acknowledged as basalit-an: Upon meeting him for the first time, make sure you being Fenris with him and defer to him. Ask A Question. How to unlock the Arcane Defender achievement. Moving in a figure eight pattern around the two columns in the room is particularly effective. You will need to gain the respect of the Arishok before the end of the ‘Demands of the Qun’ main quest. She claims that the Qun could give. [DA2 Spoilers] The Arishok's respect Doesn't the Arishok declaring a female mage "basalit-dan" kind of contridict the certainty of the Qun? Now I understand that the Qun. Arishok is their Führer and the religion "Qun" is as fasist and crazy as nazism -- 87. Assuming you have recruited Isabela, she will also be present, and will argue with Aveline – Isabela has found the relic that she lost, and retrieving it would mean that her pursuer, Castillon, would spare her life. -The biggest oxymoron ever is an open-minded liberal. Strategy. I had one who could have dueled and refused because she wanted to kill every last Qunari there. . Sometimes people do shit without letting the leader knowing until afterwards. Striking from beyond known space, a race of terrifying machines have begun their destruction of the. After Petrice's death, he becomes the main antagonist of Act 2. Yeah it's just divided based on when Varric and. Answer according to the qun which usually means taking the responsibility/blame for actions like: Do not burn the bodies and confess the murder. He is voiced by Rick D. How do you become viscount and how do you become a rival with the Arishock?For Dragon Age II: Mark of the Assassin on the Xbox 360, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "End of Act 2 SPOILERS". I'm as Canadian as Wayne Gretzky crashing a snowmobile into a moose. Strategy. Having Fenris with you can also give you a chance for the duel. End of Act 2 SPOILERS. 6 Answers. If Isabela did not return and: Fenris in the party, who will arrange the duel ( Fenris: friendship (+10) if agreed on, Fenris: rivalry (+10) if you refuse). He is a potential companion of Hawke and a romance option for either male or female Hawke. He'll accompany you throughout and you'll learn an interesting little secret. People are usually drawn to you because. AlveinFencer 12 years ago #11. He'll also show this to Fenris, if Fenris is with Hawke during the first meeting with the Arishok. Take out the ranged enemies first. ", this was the Arishok's point. Quitting the game and restarting the game means leaked memory could be offending still or depending on how memory is managed, cause there to be less and a lock up to occur once the memory has been all used up. If Isabella returned or if you have fenris in your party,when the arishok challenge you to a duel,refuse his duel and you will fight him with your whole party. You must do the following: The Arishok cared about other people from other races that converted to the Qun. " karmasxocean (Topic Creator) 12 years ago #3. The Arishok, meanwhile, represents the blood of imperialism coursing through the veins of the Qunari. Javaris asks Hawke to kill a band of Tal-Vashoth to win favor with the. SO! Earning the Arishok's respect. If you completed the quest- Fools Rush In and acquired Isabela and romance/friendship her you can avoid killing the Arishok. For Dragon Age II on the PlayStation 3, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Wtf end of cat two (Spoilers)". GuiltyGearGod 12 years ago #2. Mwulf (Topic Creator) 12 years ago #3. Hawke has earned the Arishok’s respect. I believe giving the Arishok the tome and Isabela (assuming she brought it back) is the way to go. The Qunari soldier killed Petrice and said to Hawke: We care about our people. Dragon age 2 Blood mage vs Arishok duel NIGHTMARE n…Being honest and agreeable with The Arishok earns his respect. And honestly, I got great satisfaction kicking the Arishok's as a mage (being a female!Hawke while doing this was the extra kick), considering how the Quanari treat their mages. Earning the Arishok respect to engage in a duel. Each Qunari is born to fill a particular role so there's no guarentee that the son of an Arishok would become the next Arishok, so to speak. In this scenario I would have had decisions such as making Cullen take lyrium be more. MERCERnary 12 years ago #5. This is your first interaction with the Arishok, the military leader of the Qunari. Qunlat is the Qunari language. Awaiting Origins. i wanted to kill him so badly, but i liked. For Dragon Age II on the PlayStation 3, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Screwed myself a few times over (SPOILERS)". andyt73 12 years ago #1. Smart Harry Potter. Then reloaded and tries some stuff. Boards. There is mention of being a woman in the last quest of act 2 when Isabella doesn't return. 80K views 12 years ago. News. Dragon Age II. The following are the best party setups on nightmare difficulty: rogue: merill, anders, aveline. templars storyline is more personal when Hawke is a Mage. Makes a huge difference in my book. From the start he should rush at you try to advoid him if you can, don't try to fight him head on as he'll just slash. . So this is a What If question. For Dragon Age II on the PlayStation 3, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Anyone can tell me in which act i am at? (spoiler)". cnv; Gayer Cassandra: How do you become viscount and how do you become a rival with the Arishock? I'm fighting the Arishok right now in a 1v1 match, and I'd like to know if his heals are limited or not. 2) Complete "To Catch a Thief" before "Demands of the Qun". Confirm it. I know that the Arishok is male. Hey everyone, I had a question about the patch 1. You must. Boards. Codex. Creating a female character and maker's sigh question. A Worthy Rival is an achievement in Dragon Age II, which is obtained by earning the Arishok's respect during Act 2. To. He attacks slowly, but hits very hard and damage extends beyond his weapons. spoilers First fem hawke * comforted isabella so i figured i'd try to romance her. Single-combat against the Arishok. Everybody's dyin' baby, I feel great. How do you become viscount and how do you become a rival with the Arishock?The Arishok said to Hawke, 'You alone are basalit-an', then went on to say to all in general, 'This is what respect looks like, bas! Some of you will never earn it. Mass Effect 3. SPOILERS! You have to build up respect with the Arishok during the quests you do related to him, and then during the ending of Act 2 you can choose to give back the relic and let him have Isabela. 50. She did not show up for their weekly meeting. He'll take her and the book and disappear- you don't have to kill him. A warrior, rogue and 2 mages combo is usually the best partly like DAO. You must do the following: You must earn his respect before the end of Following the Qun or else you won't get this trophy. Language:How can I earn the Arishok respect? Build. He must appease the Arishok so that a war won't develop. Also with the Grand Cleric and the Arishok. Q&A. actually if. You will need to gain the respect of the Arishok before the end of the ‘Demands of the Qun’ main quest. You must do the following: During the Act 1 main quest Shepherding Wolves, you'll be forced to do battle with some Qunari soldiers. Afterward, return to the Arishok and select the "I killed some of your Qunari" option to gain a decent amount of respect. Spoilers. Telling him of the dead Qunari after the quest "Shepherding Wolves". though not as much when I found out what they did to their mages ;_;). PSN:xXInception_: DD:DA Pawn: Elloe. (Tree years to recover I guess) XD. Last Streetlight Manifesto fan found: Insane Master Power. Oh my god, the Arishok took forever with me running around in circles, lol. Earned the Arishok's respect. Head into the little balcony and touch the altar. The Arishok. cnv; Gayer Cassandra:How do you become viscount and how do you become a rival with the Arishock?I'm fighting the Arishok right now in a 1v1 match, and I'd like to know if his heals are limited or not. Demands of the Qun: Let Meredith take command. I can be 20 feet out of arm/sword's reach of him and his axe-swipe still damages me somehow. What is the difference between Dragon Age II: BioWare Signature Edition and regular Dragon Age II? General. ShinnMNS 12 years ago #1. But anyway, I killed him. Rivalry is more sort of an admiration that agrees to disagree with you; a fully rivalled companion will stick with you even when you make a choice they disagree with, just as a fully friended companion will. We're having a great time: food, wine, a little personal abuse, and. Gaming. Act 1 - after turning in the quest with the mage qunari go back to him and in the wheel there will be an option to tell him you killed some of his men. Sorry. I can't beat the Arishok battle. Lokom0tiv12 years ago. 6 Answers. There is logic to this: Everyone has a point in which they can say "No more. Bloom's nice because it has 2 rune slots but the Celebrant (1 rune slot) and the Sundering (no rune slots) do the same amount of damage but their damage types (spirit and lightning, respectively) are generally more potent than the cold damage that bloom does. Boards. He is voiced by Rick D. . Log in to add games to your lists. The wiki has lists of all the Main, Secondary, Side, and Companion missions, and most of them have a list of what opportunities for Friend/Rival points there are. Hawke is the Helpful Refugee. For Dragon Age II on the PlayStation 3, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "rune stacking?". Where can I find the letters from the Band of Three? Side Quest. A Worthy Rival is an achievement in Dragon Age II, which is obtained by earning the Arishok's respect during Acts 1 and 2. I was playing through this game again, this time as a mage, and I was trying to make a controlling type mage. I chose wine. The Viscount dies, but Hawke becomes the champion by slaying the Arishok. Party Damage stats etc. The Arishok. Act 2- once you hear his delegates are missing immediately go and tell him. Where can I find the letters from the Band of Three? Side Quest. Really, if you want one as canon, then make it your canon. Follow this guide to earn the full respect. Seems like the champion gear gives you a ton of attack and mana, but when I look at, say, Aldenon's Vestments or the Apostate's Mask, I have a very hard time seeing how that's. A cutscene reveals that the relic Isabela had stolen was a tome written by Ashkaari Koslun, the founder of the Qun and, according to Fenris, the "most revered being in their history. But as far as I'm concerned, once the Vicount's head rolled down the stairs, he lost whatever chance he had to leave the city with his own still attached. And Hawke can have a stronger opinion of the Qunari after Act 2. You must earn his respect before the end of Following the Qun or else you won't get this trophy. After completing Blackpowder Courtesy, Offered and Lost will be available to complete. normal enemies on a critical hit. You must earn his respect before the end of Following the Qun or else you won't get this trophy. 6 Answers. Single-combat against the Arishok. Accepted Answer. So in other words, if you want more friendship points, take them. It comes up if you have 50% friendship or rivalry with her, then at the end of act 2 she comes in with the relic (if you do the questioning beliefs quest) For Dragon Age II on the PlayStation 3, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Ambrosia *spoilers*". Ask A Question. More. Each action below earns a respect "point" towards the achievement. unlike origins, convo's don't actually happen unless there's a specific quest for that character. Over the course of Act 2 (and in one later quest during Act 1), you will have the potential to do things that gain the Arishok's respect. Guess I won't be getting that trophy for having all upgrades this game. The Arishok will offer Hawke a duel: If Hawke refuses to turn Isabela over when the Arishok demands it. I am a lv17-20 primal force mage. updated May 2, 2014 Seneschal Bran starts his talk with a stern warning about implementing discretion. ElfPotatoMan 12 years ago #2. Simply make five choices throughout the. Dragon Age II. fartknocker01 12 years ago #1. The Arishok names Hawke basalit-an, someone worthy of respect, even if they are a mage. Does he stop healing at 50%, and is 2 health potions his limit? I'm a 2H warrior, if that helps. I agreed with him on the mages, mainly cus i was playing as one, but WTF. My Warden, and later Queen Cousland, made an effort to get to know Sten. Proceed to the quest marker to meet with the Arishok, where he tests your mettle in order to crystallize his respect for Hawke. Dragon Age II. (Tree years to recover I guess) XD. Over the course of Act 2 (and in one later quest during Act 1), you will have the potential to do things that gain the Arishok's respect. It was announced for PlayStation 3, PC and Xbox 360 on July 8, 2010 and for Mac on January 12, 2011. There is mention of being a woman in the last quest of act 2 when Isabella doesn't return. The Award for One of the most impressive characters in a video game goes to. however it is a lot easier and quicker to team up against him. Solas: Hmm. I tried to create a female character with my gf and we just had to stop because the character always looked ugly. Before doing so, go against the Viscount's suggestion and speak with the Arishok. The mages vs. But spare Du Pui and claim his innocence, then go to Darktown-daytime and ask him to do the ritual. You will need to gain the respect of the Arishok before the end of the ‘Demands of the Qun’ main quest. You will need to get the Arishok’s respect before finishing the quest “Demands of the Qun. Constantly keep on the move and try to chip away at his health. After completing Blackpowder Courtesy, Offered and Lost will be available to complete. and even then, you have to be in their home base. From his view, I imagine the Viscount was mostly a symbolic death. Rinse and repeat. Arishok followed by Isabela, then Merril, then Varric. Sums it up, I think. If Fenris is in a party he adds this is nonsense since the Arishok just named Hawke an outsider worthy of respect. I've got both item pack DLCs, and I'm wondering if they are better or worse than the Mage Champion armor. Now I have a Companion Quest in my Journal called "Questioning. you do not have to give her the relic, you. . After Petrice's death, he becomes the main antagonist of Act 2. Let's just hope that sustained spells and effects wear off in cutscenes. PSN: pk1154. That usually helps with any encounters. Varric already has archery, he's just restricted to using Bianca only. I've been using the "Surrounded by no enemies" condition to deactivate modes--which I cribbed from some of the default tactics already included in the game. Each action below earns a respect "point" towards the achievement. After talking to viscount dumar at the end of the blackpowder court. I like Bethany more than Carver but I know that Carver survives if you choose mage. The Arishok was wrong to keep them, the elves were wrong for murdering the guard, and Aveline was wrong for not believing the elves/ dragging her feet to investigate. Theme: Dragon Age 2, Battle with the ArishokMusic: The Benny Hill Show (Yakety Sax)Style: Comedy/CritiqueI always find th. Possible spoil. So, once out of combat, they'll drop out of the mode, then re-enter when baddies rear their ugly heads. Each action below earns a respect "point". The Qunari (literally, "People of the Qun") is the umbrella term most commonly used to describe the white-haired, metallic-skinned race of large humanoids and their society that governs the islands of Par Vollen and Seheron, as well as the settlement of Kont-aar in northern Rivain, and Qundalon in the Anderfels. I like to picture Mark of the Assassin over the timeskip between 1&2 to foreshadow the battle with the Arishok, and Legacy between 2&3, so Carver or Bethany have. Some of his attacks have near-infinite reach in every direction. Over the course of Act 2 (and in one later quest during Act 1), you will have the potential to do things that gain the Arishok's respect. I played 3 times as a male warrior and all 3 times the brother dies. This basically makes injury kits meaningless. Guess what race im. You will need to get the Arishok’s respect before finishing the quest “Demands of the Qun. Near the end of Act 2, Aveline and Isabela both arrive at your house, help Isabela first, and make sure you just say you'll support her (no matter how wrong she is). Over the course of Act 2 (and in one later quest during Act 1), you will have the potential to do things that gain the Arishok's respect. In a surprising twist of fate, the Arishok, previously uninterested in you and your. He is confronted by the worst consequences of some of western culture's aspects (such as chaos, injustice, bigotry, material and spiritual poverty, corruption, etc). How to unlock A Worthy Rival. He came to Kirkwall searching for a stolen relic when he was in charge to restore his honor and general. The only thing his respect for me got was the option to fight him one on one. It’s also a cool part of the story in DAI. Mirror Image is an Act 2 companion quest for Merrill in Dragon Age II. How can I earn the Arishok respect? Build. Amazing. pk1154 7 years ago #2. blittim 12 years ago #1. Hey guys, does anyone know if anyone, anywhere, has compiled a dialog script of the game? Hawke personalities withstanding even. Or is there somewhere to change your party near the end, so I can try with different people? (I have Anders and. what are the weapons Arishok is using. If anyone is wondering where to get it you find it during the no rest for the wicked quest once you fight Castillon's men. When you do, agree to allow him to pay for your trip to the deep roads, reguardless if you used the XP. Trying to take down the Arishok one-on-one, and it's ridiculous. Each action below earns a respect "point" towards the achievement. InfiniSephiroth 12 years ago #1. The ring will counterattack him also and kill him quick. ". ago. Reina Hawke plays an intricate game of balance, acting as a go-between for the Viscount and nobles of Kirkwall and the Qunari. Sometimes the effect lingers after the spell has faded. 6 Answers. 03? LestatLuver 12 years ago #1. For $7 it ought to have at least 7 hours of content, right? The money to content ratio never evens out when it comes to BioWare DLC. You must do the following:You must earn his respect before the end of Following the Qun or else you won't get this trophy. Books and Songs. Offered and Lost is an Act 2 main quest in Dragon Age II. SO! Earning the Arishok's respect. After I restarted the game, he stopped wondering back to the entrance. After passing the second part of the game, my respect for qunari much increased. (spoilers)". Fun achievement and amazing character! Enjoy the way back playback. Kastenessen 12 years ago #2. Top Voted Answer. ” This can be done by agreeing with the Arishok in his dialogues. Earned the Arishok’s respect. When I told it to upload it and I got this message: "There is not enough free space on the hard disk. So far. ) Otherwise, you need to avoid the Arishok and take out the other Qunari first. Boards. As for Isabela she can't learn archery. Earth is burning. Reviews. can handle assassins striking from stealth by being in stealth. Any tips? I tried fighting from the top to get the javelin guys and from the bottom with the mages to the walls and just keep dying, even with a revival spell. Culture and History. You must earn his respect before. How can I earn the Arishok respect? Build. . Board Messages. Afterward, return to the Arishok and select the "I killed some of your Qunari" option to gain a decent amount of respect. Earned the friendship of one of your party members. Earned the friendship or rivalry of four party members. Act 1 - after turning in the quest with the mage qunari go back to him and in the wheel there will be an option to tell him you killed some of his men. Dark Souls. " Said to Hawke by the Arishok in the Viscount's Keep if Hawke has previously earned the respect of the Arishok. Moving in a figure eight pattern around the two columns in the room is particularly effective. It's been WAY to long, but I didn't feel right about not finishing my Dragon Age 2 videos. Magic is seen as more of an unfortunate affliction or disability that they are stuck with but it doesn't reflect negatively on who they are as an individual. Macintosh PC Xbox 360. no weakness except assassins striking from stealth. I must be doing something wrong because I have reloaded and gone through all the conversation options and none of them leads to a duel. I used a male warrior Hawke, used my level points exclusively on strength for warriors, magic for mages, cunning for rogues. " Maraas toh ebra-shok: "You alone are basalit-an. First, you grab some alcohol. Can't imagine going through the game manually ordering everyone to do stuff, would really slow down the combat, the speed and flow of which is DA2's strength. Edit source. Browse More Questions. Dragon Age Inquisition: Trespasser DLC Angry Inquisitor - This Fucking Thing Dialogue Option, male British Voice Actor - We Save Ferelden and they're angry!. 11 posts; 1; 2; Next; 11 posts #7101186. Especially for my mages- Zeus and Wolfe. This time, I did something different. STAGGER 20% vs. I do have the quest, but no trophy. Prime example is the "Offered and Lost" quest, where you can agree to burn the bodies. How do i find the Varterals? For Dragon Age II on the PlayStation 3, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "How do i find the Varterals?". Especially since he did such things as defeat/deal with the Qunari Arishok and because Varric has been 'elaborating' Hawke's life to others. Notify me about new: Guides. When speaking to those who do not follow the Qun, their statements are often laconic, with a kind of underlying condescension. You will gain the Arishok's utmost respect if you go to him after you talk with. I hated when I first started playing Origins and I'd get specialization points and not be able to. Mike Hawke uses spells and magic. And yes, I am (was) new to dragon age. I think it's fair to say that Sten becoming the Arishok (and Sten being alive in the first place) is part of BioWare's canon, opening up the possibility of Sten returning in future Dragon Age content. Arishok [size=3]Walkthrough[/size] User Introductions. Add this game to my: Favorite Games. After completing Blackpowder Courtesy, Offered and Lost will be available to complete. You will need to get the Arishok’s respect before finishing the quest “Demands of the Qun. Step one: Summon dog. Before the Arishok dismisses Javaris, choose the "I was promised future profits" dialogue. For Dragon Age II on the PlayStation 3, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "How do you gain the Arishok's "Worthy Rival" achievement? (Mild spoilers)". PSN: Seirno / FFRK: ty4B /. If I'm a rogue/mage, the rivalry bonus is better. ”The best strategy is to move in front of him, and as soon as he starts to attack, move 45 degrees from his front. You were supposed to earn his respect - mostly by telling him the truth about all events involving Qunari and by talking to him at varying points in Act 2 in order to inform him of things going on. 25: Archeologist: During each year in Kirkwall, discovered 3 secret messages from the Band of Three. 36K subscribers. Once that is completed he will ask you to talk with Seneschal Brann and he will give you a quest called Offered and Lost. Over 1K fans have voted on the. As for the mage part, I think Qunari still respect and honor mages. Iron Bull: Arishok takes. If you have 50% or more friendship with Isabella, have done her "questioning beliefs" quest, and have completed her "To Catch a Thief" quest, she will return at the end of the Act just as you face the Arishok (I'm pretty sure you also needed to have sided with Isabella during her quest To Catch a Thief). Afterward, return to the Arishok and select the “I killed some of your Qunari” option to gain a decent amount of respect. Home. I know that when you fall in battle, you get one. No matter what I say I always end up fighting. And honestly, I got great satisfaction kicking the Arishok's as a mage (being a female!Hawke while doing this was the extra kick), considering how the Quanari treat their mages. Blackpowder Courtesy is an Act 2 main quest in Dragon Age II. It's been WAY to long, but I didn't feel right about not finishing my Dragon Age 2 videos. Due to his history, Fenris always sees the dark side of mages. How can I defeat the arishok by a level 15 warrior,If i can't defeat him by my character tell me how to defeat him by other classes or should I restart the game by a warrior. I was thinking, is there a big difference in the plot of the game when doing this decision?? I want to choose one of them, mercenary or smuggler but can't decide, please someone help me, I don't care or mind spoilers, just go ahead. Fenris saying the Qun surprises the Arishok, who never. On the other hand, he looks like a freaking ostrich with all those feathers around his neck and his. Talking to the Arishok after qunari related events like ketojan or the killed envoy. kills bosses quicker. Each time you deal with the Qunari, you have to treat them with respect. Part 23 of Star Wars Crossover AUs. Image size. There is mention of being a woman in the last quest of act 2 when Isabella doesn't return. " Varric: "For the sake of my wallet, Daisy, quit wandering around alone at night". 0 - Sat Mar 09, 2013 5:38 am #7101186. . Over the course of Act 2 (and in one later quest during Act 1), you will have the potential to do things that gain the Arishok's respect. If they allowed femles to be Arishok do you think what happened in Kirkwall would have been the same?Sebastian looks WAY cooler than Anders (his armor almost looks like something out of an anime series), but his constant preaching and religious posturing is getting on my nerves. And later it's revealed Isabella escapes or something. just move closer, throw the mark of death, and then move. 6 Answers. Dragon Age II is the sequel to Dragon Age: Origins developed by BioWare. Hawke is directed to Seneschal Bran outside his office. Great Minds Think Alike . XeroInfinity • 9 yr. The main reason for a playthrough as each class is for the Mass Exodus trophy. Also I killed him because I thought he deserved it but then you don't have a healer unless your sister Bethany comes along if you're a non mage. Where can I find the letters from the Band of Three? Side Quest. Forums: Index > Game Discussion Arishok respect. Game. Possible spoilers ahead! You have to be honest and respectful with the Arishok always remember that. It's nice they gave an option of avoid it if you are a sociopath, but the devs probably wanted to make sure the average player wouldn't miss the boss. sth128 9 years ago. You must do the following: During the Act 1 main quest Shepherding Wolves, you'll be forced to do battle with some Qunari soldiers. Mike Hawke cost a late night fee York Hawke got the HIV Mike Hawke plays on the double feature screen York Hawke went straight to DVD Mike Hawke- bigger than a bridge York Hawke. 6 Answers. I will need to consider. 6 Answers. . . later in act 3 after the " on the loose" last mage in lowtown was taken care of I went to hawkes home and merril was. - JIC XWhether or not you give the Relic to the Arishok or not, the only way you don't end up fighting him is if you let him take Isabella for punishment. IGNGuides-Stephanie. What is the difference between Dragon Age II: BioWare Signature Edition and. I especially Headcanon that Wolfe developed a friendship with the Arishok, especially between act 1 and act 2. Mspaul09 12 years ago #2. It is considered archived - the discussion is over. Dragon Age II. Creatures. Anders is a bit of a downer too, but he makes a good healer. You must do the following:Over the course of Act 2 (and in one later quest during Act 1), you will have the potential to do things that gain the Arishok's respect. atarizot 12 years ago #1. Assuming you don't side with Petrice the Arishok will come to respect Hawke, much as Sten did the Warden, but unlike Sten he's seen too much bad from Kirkwall to consider that Hawke is. I am playing through the first time, and I heard that the Arishok offers to duel you. Viscount Dumar will inform Hawke that the Arishok sent a delegation to meet with him which has apparently gone missing. Is there any way to save Mother? Side Quest.