Favor and Fault Dragon Age II Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Received from: read the message you received by the desk [Lowtown - Hawke Estate]

Step 1: A conversation with Aveline

You can start this quest when you get the message titled Favor and Fault #1, which can be read by the desk (M14, 12) in localization [Hightown - Hawke Estate]. It is worth pointing out that you will get the message if you meet two conditions - if you passed the main quest called Freedom and one of the first tasks (I act of the game) connected with Aveline, meaning The Way It Should Be. Read the message and you will learn there are many complaints concerning Aveline and that Captain Cullen is thinking about firing her. Leave the mansion and during the day go to localization [Hightown - Viscount's Keep]. Of course go to Aveline (M9, 5) to talk to her #2. No matter which dialogue option you choose, angry Aveline will try to prove you that she doesn't allow people to treat her not seriously and she will invite you to check the night route of guard Donnic.

Step 2: Checking the night route of Donnic

Now you can leave the citadel and at night go to localization [Docks] (of course take Aveline with you). Head towards the eastern warehouse area and you should notice city guards (among other people Donnic) fighting the criminals #1 (M20, 15). Start attacking Coterie's rogues #2.

Unfortunately, it is possible that the second group of enemies will appear soon in the area. In such case focus on finding and eliminating Coterie rogue #1 as well as Coterie alchemist #2. After winning the battle you will have to talk to Aveline and Donnic The Guard.

Step 3: Meeting Captain Cullen

Leave the docks and go to localization [Executioner Room]. Here you will find Captain Cullen standing by the door #1 (M33, 15) so click on him to start a conversation. Captain will be pleased with the fact the accusations towards Aveline were not true #2. As an answer to false accusations from the Lowtown, you will be immediately sent to meet Brennan The Guard.

Step 4: Meeting Brennan The Guard

Leave the Executioner Room and at night go to localization [Lowtown]. Brennan (M13, 25) can be found at the back of the inn The Hanged Man #1 and naturally you will have to talk to her. The city guard will tell you that Jeven is responsible for sending the complaints, he used work on Aveline's position and he is planning to organize a rally in the Anthill #2.

Step 5: Attending Jeven's rally

Leave the Lowtown and confirm the urge to go to localization [Anthill]. The rally will take place in the southern part of the map, but on the way you will probably come across at least two groups of enemies. The first group will be checking the northern part of the area and this group includes few street rogues #1. The second group guards the central part of the Anthill #2. There are many rogues in this group as well as mercenaries and mercenary archmen.

After eliminating all enemies go to the southern part of the area and go downstairs to reach a place where Jeven is standing #1 (M23, 8). Of course as a result a conversation will start. There are two possible version of this conversation. If Aveline and Donnic are married, the best option is to choose the left upper dialogue option so Aveline will decide #2. As a result, few enemies will stop supporting Jeven. If in II act of the game you did not finish companion quest titled The long way and as a result you did not make friends with Aveline and Donnic, apart from a group of rogues, you will be attacked by city guards as well. Moreover, if during a conversation you will notice the city guards themselves made a decision about objecting Aveline, it will make her RESIGN being the captain of city guards.

No matter what you choose, the battle with Jeven and his supporters is bound to happen.

Step 6: Defeating Jeven and his people

Of course start with attacking Jeven #1. He is the assassin so you can expect him disappearing after few moments to attack from hiding. While waiting for his arrival, eliminate local mercenaries, mercenary archmen and (optional) city guards #2.

The bad news is that after eliminating a group of enemies, even bigger group will appear in the area #1. Continue fighting and try to eliminate Jeven as quickly as possible. After winning the battle, you will talk to Aveline for a while. Don't forget to look inside a nearby chest and check Jeven's body #2, as a result you can find valuable Opok's shield.

Step 7: Coming back to Aveline's place

Now you can leave the Anthill and during the day go to location again [Hightown - Viscount's Keep]. Here you will have to talk to Aveline twice #1 #2 (M9, 5). The first one will concern Jeven, during the second one Aveline will contain an offer of going to Ferelden which she will reject. However, if you chose the most extreme solution, which is Aveline's resignation from the position of the captain of the city guards, both conversation can end up differently.