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Companions are an integral part of every Bioware RPG, andDragon Age: The Veilguardis no exception. Similar toprevious entries in the series, the game lets you befriend, romance, and fight alongside your companions as you progress through the story. Your companions will slowly grow more attached to you as the story unfolds, but there are things you can do to speed up that process.
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One of the best ways to improve your relationship with a companion is to give them a gift. Gifts can be purchased from specific merchants found around Thedas and there’s only one of them available per companion. Some of these merchants can be easy to miss, but don’t worry because we managed to track down all of them and have prepared a handy guide that lists all their locations.
Bellara’s gift is anElven Frog Figurinethat can be purchased from the Veil Jumpers Merchant in Arlathan Forest. The merchant can be found in the Veil Jumper Camp in the southern part of the region. This is the first proper merchant you’ll come across during the campaign, so you’re able to’t miss it. Buying the Elven Frog Figurine will cost youGold x70 andFlawless Crystalx10.
Lucanis’ gift is theAntivan Tea Setand can be purchased from the Antivan Crows merchant in Treviso. The merchant can be found in The Cantori Diamond but disappears if you choose tohelp Minrathous instead of Trevisowhen the dragons attack. ensure to get the gift before that happens. Buying the Antivan Tea Set will cost youGold x90 andFlawless Crystalx10.
The Antivan Crow merchant won’t return after Treviso gets blighted, but a new shop called theBlack Emporiumwill show up in town later on duringAct 2. you’re able to find the gift there if you missed it earlier.
Neve’s gift is calledCollected Evidenceand can be purchased from the Shadow Dragons merchant in Dock Town. There are numerous merchants around Dock Town, but the one you want is located in The Pawn Shop just outside the Shadow Dragons hideout. Similar to the Antivan Crows merchant, the Shadow Dragons merchant disappears if you help Treviso instead of Minrathous during the dragon attacks. Buying the Collected Evidence will cost youGold x70 andFlawless Crystalx10.
You can purchase the gift from the Black Emporium inAct 2if you missed it earlier.
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Davrin’s Gift is aDisplay on Ancient Griffonsand can be purchased from the Grey Wardens merchant in Grey Hold. You’ll gain access to this location once you recruit Davrin and unlock the Hossberg Wetlands region, which can be found in the western part of Thedas. Buying the Display on Ancient Griffons will cost youGold x90 andFlawless Crystalx10.
Emmerich’s gift is called theHaunted Statuetteand can be purchased from Vorgoth, the Mourn Watch merchant in the Necropolis Halls. You meet this NPC early on in the campaign, but he won’t be available as a merchant until after Emmerich has been recruited. You’ll find Vorgoth on the lower level of the Hollow Belfry accompanied by Myrna, another member of the Mourn Watch you’ve met before. Buying the Haunted Statuette will cost youGold x60 andFlawless Crystalx10.
Taash’s gift is aPriceless Ancient Trinketthat can be purchased from the Lords of Fortune merchant in the Halls of Valor, a region located in the eastern part of the map. Simply fast travel to the region, and you’ll stumble upon the merchant shortly after you’ve entered the Lower Concourse. In spite of what its name might suggest, the Priceless Ancient Trinket does have a price, and that price isGold x90 andFlawless Crystalx10.
Harding’s gift is theHinterland Oakand it’s the only one that can’t be purchased during Act 1. You can buy the gift from the Black Emporium, a secret shop that shows up in Treviso after you’ve completed the main story quest “Cobbled Swan” in Act 2. Once the quest is complete, the Caretaker will point you in the direction of the Black Emporium the next time you visit the Lighthouse. Buying the Hinterland Oak will cost youthree Etheric Remnants.
The quest to unlock The Black Emporium can also be triggered by talking to the Shadow Messenger in Glandivalis Square (Dock Town).
