An Academic Interest Quest Guide | Dragon Age: The Veilguard

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Welcome to NGB and our Dragon Age: The Veilguard walkthrough on the An Academic Interest quest. This guide will cover everything you need to know so you can easily complete the quest. You’ll find everything from how to start it to the rewards you’ll get at the end.

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How to Start An Academic Interest

To begin the An Academic Interest quest, speak with Bastian in Lavendel in the Hossberg Wetlands.

An Academic Interest Walkthrough

For this quest, you’ll need to get to Gaspin Manor to investigate the strange occurrences. Travel south through the Cavernous Tunnels to reach the Gaspin Manor.

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When you arrive at the manor, clear out the enemies in the courtyard and destroy all the red crystals. This will drop a barrier on the northwestern side of the area. Use Unbind Wards to dispel the blue barrier then head inside.

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Interact with the wall in the corner to reveal the Consuming Obsession.

Find the source of the barriers

Take it out then head into the vault. Read the Final Missive by the pedestal.

Afterwards, report back to Bastian to complete the quest.

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