The Evanuris loom as a dark and destructive force in Thedas, spreading corruption and devastation. While some power-hungry Venatori and lost Antaam may surrender their humanity for the sinister gifts offered by Elgar’nan and Ghilan’nain, others grapple with the moral cost. In Treviso, an informant entangled in its decadent allure reaches out to Rook, demanding proof of their capabilities before sharing invaluable information. This guide walks you through the pivotal main quest, For the Love of Treviso in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
Starting the For the Love of Treviso Quest
After completing Blood of Arlathan, return to The Lighthouse, where the transitional quest The Words of the Wolf awaits. Converse with Solas in your dreams, then gather your companions to strategize. Lucanis will hint at Crow-related dealings that could lead to the Evanuris. With this conversation concluded, For the Love of Treviso unlocks. Travel to Treviso and visit The Cantori Diamond to meet Teia, Viago, Jacobus, and Governor Ivenci, who inform you about an informant holding key intel on the Evanuris.
Meeting the Informant in the Market
To initiate the quest, head to the Grande Market and proceed west to a café at its edge. Upon entering, the quest locks in. The informant—unexpectedly eccentric—demonstrates their fondness for Treviso while challenging your worthiness in a rather unconventional manner.
After the meeting, two Warband Karataar (shield-wielding Antaam) ambush you. Defeat them, exit the café, and follow the informant to the Drowned District. Along the way, enjoy the party’s commentary on the surreal chaos unfolding around you.
The Butcher’s Challenge in For the Love of Treviso Quest
At the Drowned District, you'll encounter The Butcher, a transformed Reaver who surrendered to the gods' corruption for immense power. However, the transformation comes at a price: he can no longer revel in Treviso’s pleasures. Before engaging, observe from a safe distance as The Butcher dispatches attacking Antaam, then step in to face him.
The Butcher’s Reaver abilities include unblockable lunges, charges, and fire-breathing. While his melee attacks are devastating, the fire breath is less threatening but can set you ablaze. Exploit his attack patterns: parry blockable moves and capitalize on openings after dodging unblockable ones. Circling behind him during his fire breath lets you deal damage unopposed.
Victory and Consequences
Once The Butcher’s health drops below 25%, he regains brief lucidity, revealing the location of the gods’ ritual. His sacrifice secures Treviso’s survival, though it costs him everything. End his suffering and prepare for a series of cutscenes, including an inevitable traitor reveal.
Teia and Viago promise retribution against the betrayer in future quests. Completing For the Love of Treviso rewards you with:
- 3,000 EXP
- Spellcaster's Stiletto (for mages)
- 5 Fade-Touched Crystals
- 400 Gold
- +250 Antivan Crows Strength
Prepare yourself for what’s next, as the journey to confront the Evanuris intensifies!
This quest ends like this and you can see the guides for the rest of the quests in this game on the Dragon Age The Veilguard Game Guides page.
