The Partners in a Dangerous Crime mission in Dragon Age: The Veil Guard is a side quest that finally ends the espionage portions of the Crows’ missions. This is where players find out who the traitor is and what to do with him. The two difficult parts of the mission are completing the puzzle and what to do with the traitors when you encounter them. This is one of the few times in the game where you can end up in a sad moment.
Make sure you bring a few companions that you want to enjoy more. The mission is not challenging; it’s just the puzzle and the choice at the end. Regardless of what you choose, your companions will like you more, so this is an excellent way to awaken more kind feelings in them. If you want a more difficult puzzle, you must get to the point where you must support or disagree with Varric’s Plan to confront Solas.
How to find and start partners on a dangerous crime mission
How to start the mission
To begin the Partners in a Dangerous Crime mission in Dragon Age: The Veil Guardyou need to complete the Spies in the Cantori Diamond mission. After finishing that mission and investigating the series of suspicious events in the Cantori Diamond area of ​​Treviso, you can begin this one. Go ahead and find Chance Candide, which is usually near the entrance to the Crow Sanctum in Treviso. You can find the hiding place in the Central neighborhood of the city. Chance is the Crow who will take you to the Partners in a Dangerous Crime mission.
Go to The Cantori Diamond, which is Treviso’s vibrant market, to reach the hideout entrance. Go to him and interact with Chance to start the conversation. He will share his suspicions about the two spies you are investigating, a Crow and a Venatori, who have been secretly meeting. This will trigger the start of the Partners in a Dangerous Crime questline. You will need to investigate further to discover the truth about their relationship and ultimately decide their fate.
How to solve the brazier puzzle in Partners in a Dangerous Crime
Easy way to solve
The brazier puzzle in the Partners in a Dangerous Crime mission in Dragon Age: The Veil Guard It’s a simple but essential step to discover the secret romance between a Raven and a Venatori. You will find yourself in a secluded alley with four braziers scattered around. The key to solving this puzzle lies in the number of candles lit next to each brazier. These candles clearly indicate the order in which the braziers are lit. For a visual aid, check out the video above alexx200x.
Start by finding the brazier with a single lit candle next to it. This brazier will be at the beginning of the stairs in this alley; this brazier must be lit first. Then head to the nearby stairs to find the second brazier. There will be two candles next to it, which indicates that it is the next one to light. Turn around and head down the alley to the next brazier, which has three candles next to it. Turn around and head towards the first candle until the space opens up on the left, showing the last candle.
The brazier will be in the dark corner of the alley with four candles next to it. Finally, when you’ve finished lighting all the braziers, you’ll notice a door next to the last one. Enter and walk around to see the empty room with an interactive location next to it.
Should you hand over the lovers?
There are two options at the end of this mission in Dragon Age: The Veil Guard. You can turn lovers in or warn them that they are about to be caught. Warning them just makes them flee safely without any consequences. TThe best choice is to turn the lovers in and make them face the consequences of their actions. This is because the Crows and the Venatori will come into conflict. The passionate Raven would kill his lover, solidifying his place in the guild.
While this doesn’t result in a truly happy ending, it’s good from an RPG perspective. Hypothetically, this will strengthen the Crow faction, and you need them to be strong. If you prefer, let them go; It has no effect on the overall story. Either way, you get 500 XP, +50 Antivan Crow Strength, a Glacial Loop, and a greater bond with your current companions in Dragon Age: The Veil Guard.
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