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This quest takes place at theWinter Palaceof EmpressOrlais.
whenever you wander off into an officially inaccessible part of the palace.
If, however, you return quickly into the crowds, you receive the last lost point back.
After that, you will start the game.
Move among the people and talk to the more important ones.
Also, collect documents that may cause affairs, and listen to gossips.
After you fill up the approval bar to 100, you receive theBelle of the Ballachievement.
Montbelliard’s Ring
In the courtyard, you might find aNoblewoman(M24,4).
Talk to her and you will learn that she lost herring.
After you collect it, return to theNoblewoman.
To open them, you needHalla Statues, which you might find all around the structure.
TheStatueto launch the door can be found above the storage, after you climb to the upper floor.
It is on the ground, next to the bench(M24,2a).
In total, there are 10Statuesin the palace.
Inside, there is a document of theScandalous Secrets.
After you approach, they walk a bit away, disgusted by your behavior.
Stand within the red circle, next to the flowers, to eavesdrop on the conversation.
Providing her with moreScandalous Secretsalso raises your approval.
The presentation at the Grand Ballroom
TheVestibuleis the first part of the palace.
From here, it’s possible for you to access some of the remaining rooms.
Now, approach the main door and enter theGrand Ballroom.
During the presentation, approach theEmpress.
Return to theVestibule, where you are going to talk toLeliana.
Go to theGuest Gardennow(M24,1b)and climb up the ladder into theGrand Library.
Opposite, there is the library entrance.
There, on the desk, you find thesecret documents(M24,1d)- read it.
Alternatively:Inside the library, there is a beacon.
Then, light up the first one on the left, starting from the entrance.
Doing this opens the secret passage to the secret chamber.
There, you find several items in the chests and thelegendary grenade recipe.
The nearest one is on the balustrade opposite(M24,1f).
Inside, you find importantdocuments.
you might now go to theServant’s Quarters(M24,1h).
Go towards the fountain.
From now on, you will be running into the armed Venatori fighters.
Reach theServant’s Quartersand climb to the upper floor(M24,1i).
You start the conversation withFlorianne- agree to a dance to receive +10 approval points.
Before that, however, you’ve got the option to go to theTrophy Room.
Finally, go to theRoyal Quarters(M24,1l).
In the bedroom, you will witness the assassination of one of the empress' subjects.
After the conversation, follow the narrow corridor(M24,1m)to the small yard.
In the yard(M24,1n)Venatori soldiers and the monsters of the rift attack you, commanded byFlorianne.
After you defeat them, you’re able to talk to one of themercenariesand include him as anagent.
Also, you receive anoperation:“Help from Nevada”.
you might pass a judgment on the capturedFloriannelater on, at the Skyhold.
After the battle, it’s possible for you to take herbow(legendary).
Also, you will not avoid confrontingFloriannein the courtyard.
Red Jenny’s Stashes
At theWinter Palace, there are threeRed Jenny Stashesto be found.
To start this quest, talk toSeraat theGrand Ballroom(she needs to be your ally).
Throwing Away Money
At the palace, apart from theScandalous Secretsyou can also findCaprice coins.
Note - the radar only when you are very close!
The collectedcapricesneed to be thrown into the water reservoir at theGuest Garden.
For eachCaprice cointhat you collect and toss in, you receive an extra approval point.
Herd of Stone Halla
One of the Halla Statues
Stone Hallasare the small statuettes all around the palace.
To complete the quest, it’s crucial that you collect 10 statuettes.
you might get them by finding the documents and letters in the locked and opened parts of the Palace.
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