This article will guide you step-by-step on how to complete the quest ‘Echoes of the Past’ in the game Dragon Age: The Veilguard, released on 31 October 2024.
Starting Location
The Echoes of the Past quest is among the first Outing quests in the game. This quest includes only Rook and Bellara. Outing quests are non-combat, requiring the player to simply locate Bellara in the Arlathan Forest near the Ruins Reach Fast Travel Beacon or across the lake toward the Ruins. Interact with Bellara to begin the quest.
Help Bellara check the artifact
At the start of the quest, your first objective is to reach Arlathan using either the Crossroad or the fast travel point. Once you arrive in Arlathan, head to the central area on the map where Bellara will be waiting for you.
Speak with Bellara and follow her to the Artifact Vault.
Find and Replace the Power Crystals
Inside the Artifact Vault, Bellara will ask you to bring two power crystals.
#1 Power Crystals
The first power crystal is in the second alcove directly behind Bellara, on her left. Pick up the power crystal and place it on a pedestal near Bellara.
#2 Power Crystals
For the second power crystal, head to the far corner of the lab on Bellara’s right side. Grab the power crystal and place it on a pedestal near Bellara.
Find and Replace the Second Set of Power Crystals
Follow Bellara to the next artifact where she will again ask you to bring three new power crystals.
#3 Power Crystals
Head to your left toward the far corner, where you’ll find a set of small stone steps. There, you’ll locate a Power Crystal.
#4 Power Crystals
Next, the power crystal is hidden behind some wooden boxes and barrels on the left side.
#5 Power Crystals
Climb up the ladder on the left to find the next power crystal.
Find and Replace the Third Set of Power Crystals
Follow Bellara to the next artifact where she will again ask you to bring two new power crystals.
#6 Power Crystals
Head to the left, away from Bellara, where you’ll see a beam. Knock it down to create a bridge across the gap.
Walk across the beam, climb the ladder, then go right to collect the Power Crystal.
#7 Power Crystals
The next Power Crystal is located across the gap on the left. Place a Power Crystal on the pedestal near the gap to create a bridge.
Cross the bridge to retrieve the next Power Crystal, then return both crystals to the pedestal near Bellara.
After the first cutscene, head outside and speak with Bellara again to trigger another cutscene. This will end the quest.