Only through completion of “Into the Crossroads” will “The Smuggled Relic Case” open up for the player. Such an adventure – taking players into the criminal underworld of Dock Town, guided by Neve, a mandatory companion for this journey. . The quest not only takes the player into Neve’s hometown, but also introduces the player to her contacts in the Shadow Dragons-the infamous Viper. Then through chosen dialogues and actions, Neve gains favor as players explore an enigmatic mystery of sudden cults smuggling relics across Dock Town, thereby making choices that deepen alliances or decide the path through some shady corridors.
How to start the Smuggled Relic Case
In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, after completing the “Into the Crossroads” quest, you have a choice between two new quests, one of which is “The Smuggled Relic Case.” For this quest, Neve is a mandatory companion, as she’ll guide you through her hometown, Dock Town. You can also bring another companion, and both Bellara and Harding make strong choices. When you arrive in Dock Town, Neve introduces you to the locals and her contacts within the Shadow Dragons, including a figure known as the Viper.
The Smuggled Relic Case Choice
After meeting Viper your answers will determine how much favor you will get after from Neve. If you choose the prompt that “The Viper? Really?”, Neve will be very happy and you will gain favor from her. Then Viper will tell that there are many smugglers smuggling relics and the cult is growing powerful. Whatever prompts you choose it will not affect anything. You will even help Viper in finding the smuggled relic to gain favor from him.