Corypheus was once a human Magister by the name of Sethius Amladaris. This guide for Dragon Age: Inquisition offers a detailed walkthrough of the main story and all side quests associated with each region, detailing easily missed features and hidden lore secrets along the way. Switch to one of them, grab all the things, use. 1c The Threat Remains quest: Area where you meet with corporal Vale. Since the restoration of the magocracy, the Imperial Templar Order falls. Wow, the templar armor on rogue looks surprisingly good. Min or Maxers; Pick Champions of the Just. . There are. If you jump down to the left, in the direction of the broken bridge, landing on the rock there, and begin to jump up towards it, the other characters will just appear up on the broken bridge. Boards. Prior to the First Age, the dwarven people maintained a sizeable presence on the coast. Details: Sister Paulette and a group of injured Inquisition soldiers are holding off Avvar in the Frostback Mountains. He is a spirit, though there are some who believe that he may be some sort of demon pretending to be human. Yeah I'm thinking of being a corrupt dwarf. Kill those guys then turn around and head across the path perpendicular to the bridge to find a slightly raised camp of Templars. The mission generally doesn’t become available until late in the game, and it costs 4 power to activate. Templar quest wasn't bad, but its just not as. 193. Champions of the Just is part of the main quest of Dragon Age 3: Inquisition. The Vitaars are also designed for cunning and criticals. But, the Dalish did create Knight Enchanters. Red Templars are a splinter faction of rebel Templars who have become corrupted by the use of Red lyrium. In Dragon Age: Inquisition, Cullen acts as the Inquisitor's military adviser, and is a romance option for a female human and elven Inquisitor. 3 Shards on the Coast. Kill the. celticpride34(Topic Creator)8 years ago#8. Grand Enchanter Fiona stops the Inquisitor and invites them to meet in. Dragon Age: Asunder. Horrors distinguish themselves from other Red Templars through the great spikes of Red Lyrium that grow through their backs. Dragon Age: Inquisition. You can only do one of them, it's a route lock. Based on the ingame Inquisitor pajamas, and the armor on the promo image (which you cannot get ingame I think) instagram. Animako (Topic Creator) 8 years ago #3. He will attack 4 times and the 4th swing will knock you down if it hits. Templar lays waste to demons and can't cancel rifts before the enemy even spawns. Involvement [] Fairbanks contacts the Inquisition and requests protection from the Freemen of the Dales. But anything outside of the Fade sorta sucked. On your way out of the city you meet Fiona. Mining guilds were drawn to the area's then-plentiful mineral deposits. Templars just make more sense in general. ago. Now I just finished "Here Lies the Abyss" and I'm no longer receiving. Rogue has always been my favourite classes in RPGs (and was in Origins), so its the safe choice. You explore this cave during the Stone Dreams quest. Not only is it better, it has more squad interaction, but it will allow you to get an inquisition agent that you wont be able to get otherwise. Boards. Northeast of the Solasan Temple, in the Forbidden Oasis, the Inquisitor will find Par'as Cavern. The attack on Haven showed that Corypheus corrupted and controlled the Templar. For that matter, the Red Templars make more sense as Cory's main forces, what with the Red Lyrium Dragon as. Then control your tank / warrior / melee rogue and run after envy whilst your range fighters take away the health bar. Now Dalish mages probably have good reasons to fear humans and templars in general, but the Tevinters are historically responsible for the fall of Elvish civilization. Is this in storm coast? The key is dropped by killing templars in the area, make sure you check every loot they drop. This quest will be given to you automatically once you set up the third camp in the previous quest. Commentary: For completing this operation you receive another operation "Deploy Rhys and Evangeline", as well as Influence points. . The key is dropped by killing templars in the area, make sure you check every loot they drop. My favorite DA:O PC was a Dwarf Rogue, and it seemed fine. You need it to get a red lyrium peace in the Red Templar Fortress. They will come from the sides, so use the chokepoints. In my current playthrough, story-wise I am doing a Templar-Recruit-turned-Inquisitor. Available once Barris'. A new waypoint appears to the south. But keeping the infrastructure while shrinking down to a manageable size so you can keep a closer eye on security just makes more sense than starting from scratch. You need it to get a red lyrium peace in the Red Templar Fortress. 1 Answer. 11a Turning the Tables quest: read another book under the tree. This page provides the storyline for the critical path of Dragon Age: Inquisition. . The way there is through an area that you probably already walked past and just overlooked. At the heart of the quests here is 'Red Water', a clash with Red Templars - one of whom holds a secret key that permits players to explore an additional island housing a powerful dragon. GT/PSN: MrAwsomenes 3DS FC: 5455. An SnS reaver has a nearly identical damage output as a 2-handed reaver (theoretically even more if you craft a shield with utility slots on it) as well as the same range since Dragon-Rage is weapon agnostic. No. 2 Iron Survey on the Coast, Antivenom Requisition on the Coast, Salvage Requisition on the Coast. Search the cave southeast of the Hinterlands camp you start at to find a body that contains a letter. Dragon Age: Inquisition. It is needed to unlock a door leading to the Red Templars' base of operations. At the back of the cave is a locked door that requires a key. Other users answer. First is in straight across the room where you meet cole. I feel like a key option really is missing from the end of Dragon Age 2 [da2 spoilers]. No. The key is needed to unlock a door in Daerwin's Mouth that leads to the Red Templars' base of operations. Denerim Irminric Eremon (9:31) Therinfal Redoubt Abrahas (9:41) duBois (9:41) Mohrn. I ran Blackwall as tank and used my Templar in a more offensive manner, was plenty of fun and very powerful. Definitely go with Lilianna. Level 1-20 takes 7 games of Perilous. Darkspawn. There are two camps that spawn south of Sand Crag's Camp in Hissing Wastes, not all the time but fairly frequently. . Dragon Age: Inquisition. I'm sitting at 70 hours played with about 95% of all vanilla areas (planning on doing all the DLC after the main quest) cleared and am on What Pride Had Wrought for my main quest. Waves of Red Templars attack from both sides of the trebuchet. I'd say Conscripting the Templars utterly ruins many of the benefits of helping the Templars, you logically wouldn't get as much support from groups who like the Templars, you wouldn't get new Templar recruits coming in, and the Templars are just gone after the events of the game if Leliana is Divine while you've made less mage allies in the. Blackwall: In the prison you find him in. Red Templar Stronghold on The Storm Coast. The seekers cannot be possessed, they are completely resistant to lyrium, and highly resistant to red lyrium as well. is available to be gained in the game. The Circle of Magi is the dominant organization for the training of mages within nations of Thedas. 14a Securing Safe Passage quest: defeat red templars and tag tower. You're likely not going to have enough. Ingredients for these remedies grow well in the Emerald Graves. Templar has an amazing built in combo on Wraith of Heaven, and Spell Purge, which does insane damage, can be made to cost very little if you're using Charging Bull, and works on anything in the game you can get in range of. stalksieg - 8 years ago - reportCapturing Suledin Keep is a side quest in Dragon Age: Inquisition. 24. There is a locked door in Par'as Cavern. Which is really sneaky and underhanded when you realize the first Inquisition (Templar-based organization) was convinced to join the Chantry of their own free will and then the Chantry got them addicted to a substance only they can legally move around. Quest Objective: Locate the vein of lyrium. The one that allows you to get to the lightning dragon. Left side of the Sword and Shield tree, all the way down. You don't belong to that particular group of mages if you're a mage in any way. there will be an area with two Red Templar ships beached on the rocks. 190. The player can tell generally how Sera feels about the Inquisitor by engaging her in a "generic" conversation (i. The Breach is big sky magic shooting demons, which Templars can handle much easier. 3 in Emerald Graves. The templars have left Val Royeaux and refuse to negotiate with anyone. com. Good teamwork is key. How To Unlock The 'Red Water' Side Quest zNubs 8 years ago #8. Published Aug 8, 2021. The soldiers have cleared the way to storm the port. Commander Duhaime is a member of the Venatori conspiring against the Orlesian Empire in servitude of the Elder One. This guide is designed to provide you a brief rundown of every side-quest in Emprise du Lion. If you jump down to the left, in the direction of the broken bridge, landing on the rock there, and begin to jump up towards it, the other characters will just appear up on the broken bridge. How can I Reach the Red Lyrium in Storm Coast? Side Quest. Yes, the Storm Coast. Prior to the First Age, the dwarven people maintained a sizeable presence on the coast. Find the cabin located in the region known as Apostate's Landing near the northern most two objective points of the side quest Wardens of the Coast. Dragon Age: Inquisition. PC PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Xbox One. The port gives the red templars a foothold in the region. The guide also covers all three main DLC: Jaws of Hakkon, The Descent, and Trespasser, and all dialogue choices throughout the game. Someone being held in Skyhold awaits judgment. Obtained by reading a letter found on a dead body. He may still favor the Templars but falling in love with a Mage can really help him grow further and become his own person. 5 Answers. You need to rebuild the bridge and then you have access to all 3. Dragon Age 4 may have to deal with the fallout of a major decision in Dragon Age: Inquisition, and that'll be a big challenge overall. I'm currently about 140 hours into the game (so bloody much of that is me leaving the game on and walking away). 3 Meet the Lord Seeker 2. IYO Which is better?". Where can I find (Red Templar Key)? Side Quest. Amazon. . First you have to open the way through the sulfur clouds by unlocking it in the war room, capture Griffon Wing Keep, and open another path through the mists. Horror ¶. Templar is a warrior specialization in Dragon Age: Inquisition. Here's what I know so far (which isn't much) : Iron Bull - Dragons, Venatori. 3 Power. The objective was to destroy the templars’ stronghold and open the cave door. Boards. You need it to get a red lyrium peace in the Red Templar Fortress. Cole is a unique entity, described as being caught somewhere between the realm of the Fade and the real world. Weapons in Dragon Age: Origins;. How do i quickly get DeftHands,Fine Tools? Side Quest. 1. Mages in the Tevinter Circle of Magi are controlled by high-ranking magisters instead of the Imperium's templars. Whereas with the templars you just go to a mission that you can never return to again. Word can be sent to soldiers near their location, however said soldiers are in pursuit of Red Templars with civilian captives. The Red Templars were once Templars, who splintered off in a rebel faction and have become corrupted by their use of Red Lyrium. Yeah, I knew there weren't any gameplay differences, I was just curious lore wise. How do i quickly get DeftHands,Fine Tools? Side Quest. I didn't think the templar armor would look good on my female rogue. Other users answer with different methods and tips, such as checking loot, killing templars, or using a video guide. 187. Speaking to Krem in Haven will unlock the War Table Operation "Investigate Redcliffe Castle". 99 new $3. Characters. HajimeNoIppo 8 years ago #3. I killed everyone in the fortress and nothing. The Order of Fiery Promise is an Andrastian cult which believes the world must end in order to create a better society. GT GodGrinder. In Dragon Age: Inquisition, the war table is used to send advisors and their forces to complete various operations around Thedas in order to unlock locations, receive rewards, gain influence and/or progress the story. If she died, Orlais would be thrown into chaos, making it an easy target. They are located: in the room south. Wipe out the red templars at Highgrove (+200 Influence, +1 Power for setting up camp)For In Hushed Whispers, you'll want to go to the Hinterlands. The Templars are a group of elite warriors in Thedas, the world of Dragon Age. If you meet requirements, doors will be just open. You'll encounter a small group of red templars. 2 Northern Hunter (Lightning Damage / weak to Spirit) (Level 13) – Crestwood. For Dragon Age: Inquisition on the PlayStation 4, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Looking for the Templar Armor that is in the main menu cinematic. Take back the lion (reward: +2000 Influence, +1 Power) From: The Inquisition upon arrival to the area. Its totally worth it. Champions of the Just is a main quest in Dragon Age: Inquisition. 1 inside the building emerald graves. ) And it makes sense for even non-mage Inquisitors to unlock Arcane Knowledge. When judging the Goat Avvar you have the option to send him to Aberache as an agent. 1 Answer. I wasn't comfortable with duplicating at first but then I realized that farming sucks and I didn't want to spend several hours getting pure red lyrium. cheerz4beerz 8 years ago #3. GreenMage78 years ago#7. The quest-giver: - (M15,9c) Help Michel. Mage are oppresed minority born in some way. Dragon Age: Inquisition. I found it eventually but realised you could reach the other side of the door witho. Icehound2 7 years ago #1. Originally, I was going to do 2HS + Templar, but have been. It helps to have War Cry as well. Empress Celene is under threat from an unknown assassin. For the military organisation, see Templar Order. Their. I haven't. In Hushed Whispers is siding with the mages, Champions is siding with the Templars. Ritual is the better option. It is known to thin the Veil, allowing spirits or more likely demons to interact with the physical world, and emanates a noticeable heat. Reaver totally takes over the warrior class, flashy but boooooooring as it boils down to spamming the same abilities. Ingredients for these remedies grow well in the Emerald Graves. Dragon Age: Inquisition. Boards. Noblefive 8 years ago #11. Red Water. With the death of the false Lord Seeker, the templars are without a commanding officer. Dragon Age fans have spent years. Dragon Age has long focused on the rift between Mages and Templars, and by the start of Inquisition, war had broken out between the two factions. The port gives the red templars a foothold in the region. No. Just keep choosing hearts, do her personal quest (hunting mages/templars). The demon will be named Knight Captain Denam. Darkspawn. In the front of the area are two Red Templars and two Red Templar Marksmen up the stairs. I found it eventually but realised you could reach the other side of the door witho. 1 Acquisition 2 Walkthrough 2. (Villa Maurel, after reading a Red Templar note) Dorian: Red templars. Dragon Age: Inquisition. This mission will be available after finishing quest in Adamant Fortress, Here lies the Abyss Quest. The mission generally doesn't become available until late in the game. lordvader1984 8 years ago #1. Waves of Red Templars attack from both sides of the trebuchet. 2)Inquisition already have a lot of survived and morally stable(to work with mages, heretics, non-humans) Templars in their ranks(who not show much effectiveness in combat compare to non-templars against demons) and they still. The Unofficial Iron Castle That Smashes Through Mountains of every board in the multiverse. The second deposit is inside the cave located in the South-Eastern corner of Hinterlands (M3,2b). The Red Templar Key is a plot item in Dragon Age: Inquisition. The only part of the game that's really hard without trials, on Nightmare, is the first 10 levels or so, or the first 1/3. There's also red templars in Storm Coast if you complete an operation. As far as approval goes with Mages you get to choose between imprisoning them (ala circle style) or giving them complete freedom. Champions of the Just is triggered automatically after viewing the first major cut scene in Val Royeaux. Yes, you can go quite a ways down the "mage path" without locking off the Templars. So if you side with the Templars, is there a chance to take a reformative stance?GT/PSN: MrAwsomenes 3DS FC: 5455-9877-7087. Required: 10 iron + 5 drakestone. I know the Warroirs trainers appear on the top of the south eastern walls. In 9:41 Dragon , a number of boats flying Templar Order insignia have washed up along the shores of the Storm Coast, eventually leading the Inquisition to realize that the Red Templars have repurposed Daerwin's Mouth in favor of of further progressing the Elder One 's agenda. After you complete the Victims of War for Fairbanks, a new operation unlocks: Draw Out the Red Templar Lieutenant. Every warrior build should use combat roll with the "roll with it" upgrade. Templars can stop magic by canceling it, or denying it, through the use of lyrium. A forum thread where players share their experiences and tips on how to get the Red Templar Key, a key item required to open a door in the Storm Coast area of Dragon Age: Inquisition. Thinking of making a Qunari Inquisitor--- build/class advice. Outside of normal society, and outside of the Chantry, the mages would form their own closed society, the Circle, separated for the first time in human history. Go after the marksman first and lay down traps and area effects in this center stair region. Dragon's Dogma Pawn ID: 1694-B3DA-87A5. 190. If the fragments are reassembled, the key may unlock something of value. Kinda disappointed. People who got it:6. Once the port at Daerwin's Mouth has been cleared out from Red Templar activity the corresponding landmark will shift from a point of interest to a fast. There's a conversation right after you pick your specialization where she freaks out a bit over your getting deeper into magic, but you can actually still. Dragon Age: Inquisition. Where can I find (Red Templar Key)? You need it to get a red lyrium peace in the Red Templar Fortress. The key is dropped by killing templars in the area, make sure you check every loot they drop. The red templars have occupied the Emprise du Lion. In dragon age 2 it seemed like the follow blindly role was fulfilled much better by the templars than in origins. Dragon Age: Inquisition. 191. It's not a mutation, it's using the lyrium in their bodies to cancel the mage's ability to call on stuff from the fade. Knight-Captain Denam led the Templars at Therinfal Redoubt alongside the Envy demon impersonating the Lord Seeker Lucius Corin, where he killed the Knight-Vigilant who commanded the Order, thus paving the way for the demon, as Lucius. I wanted help figuring out all of the possibilities. 1 Answer. • Dragon Age III: Inquisition (AU) For Dragon Age: Inquisition on the PlayStation 4, GameFAQs presents a message board for game discussion and help. I agree I hate single taunts things go crazy fast if u can't grab the extra Argo. Obtained after arriving in the Hissing Wastes. Difficulty. Dragon Age: Inquisition. Boards. Dragon Age Origins worth trying in 2023? r/dragonage • [DAI Spoilers] You Have an Unlimited Budget, Unlimited Time, and Unlimited Staff to Remake Inquisition: What. Fiona and Samson are already significant in the DA universe, and Barris and Calpernia are ass-pulls. The new leader of the mage rebellion is a tevinter magister. PC PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Xbox One. The key is needed to unlock a door in Daerwin's Mouth that leads to the Red Templars' base of operations. This guide for Dragon Age: Inquisition offers a detailed walkthrough of the main story and all side quests associated with each region, detailing easily missed features and hidden lore secrets along the way. Conscientious Objector is a side quest in Dragon Age: Inquisition A letter found on a corpse suggests that his brother, an isolationist mage, is hiding out in a cabin northwest of the crossroads. Edit: Also, please no major boss spoilers. You will fend off Red Templars and Horrors as the Templars bring down the barrier. That's exactly what I wanted to know!The war against the Elder One was a war between the reestablished Inquisition and the Elder One, a powerful darkspawn magister who wielded ancient elven magic and corrupted lyrium at his disposal. 1. Red Water is a side quest in Dragon Age: Inquisition. 2a In Hushed Whispers quest: A rift located next to Redcliffe's main gate. The path gets a little winding, but it generally ascends. The one that allows you to get to the lightning dragon. Gather enough Power, then work with the advisors to make contact with the templars. Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts is a main storyline quest in BioWare's fantasy roleplaying game Dragon Age: Inquisition. JLazarillo 7 years ago #5. There are four search areas on the Storm Coast. stalksieg - 8 years ago IIRC The war table mission wasn't about darkspawn but red templar since last door will required red templar key that can be found in the ribcage in the first open area with the boat. And like her, we are left with no choice but to purify it with fire and blood. Cheats. At the end of the path, you find a small harbor. Granted, your DPS isn't going to be Reaver-like, but lorewise, and gameplay. Templar, One-handed vs Two-Handed, Sword vs Axe. Ser Barris has led templar forces through several successful operations—displaying bravery, quick thinking, and resourcefulness. My Dwarf Warrior in DA:I just looked all sorts of out of proportion (like 1/5 legs, 4/5 waist and higher). The key is dropped by killing templars in the area, make sure you check every loot they drop. HoIlywood (Topic Creator) 8 years ago #3. Since progress is. So you can do everything and might be able to reach somewhere between 25-30. Where can I find (Red Templar Key)? Side Quest. templar that runs the Inquisition like a witch hunt and is very anti-mage. Assassin. Legendary_Musas 8 years ago #2. This guide for Dragon Age: Inquisition offers a detailed walkthrough of the main story and all side quests associated with each region, detailing easily missed features and hidden lore secrets along the way. If you would turn it. Hinterlands, Mercenary Fortress, Merc Leader’s balcony, upon picking up Valammar Key: 11: A Letter from the Hero of Ferelden. Iron Bull: They weren’t ready for us. During the War of the Lions, Lord Maurel abandons the Villa for the safety of Val Royeaux, dismissing his staff and hiding his valuables away in a secured room, one which may only be opened via using a runed key. Legionnaire. Dragon Age: Inquisition is such a massive game with a wide-open world for players to explore, a tailor-made story based on branching plotlines decided by the player, and seemingly endless side quests to keep you busy for hours. In addition both factions make sense. Once inside the keep, the path is. 1 Ferelden Frostback (Fire Damage / weak to Frost) (Level 12) – Hinterlands. At first, when i first started playing the game, My first time playing this game was inquisition, And i admit, At the time, I thought i could like the templars because i thought they were badass, But the more i saw about what was going on in their order, especially in origins and dragon age 2, it was hard to support what they were doing to. Rebuilding the Templars reshapes the entire order, helping the mages rewards Fiona's terrible behavior, decision-making, and attitude. Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, KOTOR, Mass Effect Andromeda, SWTOR, Mass Effect Legendary Edition Origin: The3mptyRoad PSN: TheEmptyRoad. Deanscig ( talk) 07:25, November 25, 2014 (UTC) It's a long questline. “No one ever listens, not until it's far too late. Doing the ritual gains the elven sentinels as allies while you're in the temple. But I'd also have her be fair and understanding of mages and elves. I am having trouble deciding what class/spec to pick though. Fereldans are a puzzle. ago. ---Exploring everything games have to offer. The Fade, unlocked after doing a puzzle. For Dragon Age: Inquisition on the PlayStation 4, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Reaver vs. He would make an excellent knight-commander. The former, not their fault. Notify me about new: Guides. Champion is for sure pure tank god, but Templar has more options imo. Promoting Barris is a side quest in Dragon Age: Inquisition. On their own, this translates to an extra 1% damage, 10 hit points, 1% melee defense, and either 1% extra damage to Guard, 1% critical. In the south, it. Whatever they came for might. Boards. Dragon Age: Inquisition. Empress Celene is under threat from an unknown assassin. Plus, in order to get it you just have to take two agents (Ritts and Anais are easiest), Arcane Knowledge, and Optimal Cutting, which are two of the most useful perks anyway. Shades I did 200-220, and Venatori/Red Templar zealots I did 175-190. Where can I find (Red Templar Key)? Side Quest. When the Inquisitor seeks him out at his refugee camp, Fairbanks states that the rebels are in cahoots with the Red Templars. The quest is obtainable after you complete In Your Heart Shall Burn and have settled in Skyhold. Not sure what that is, but there are tons of red templars in Emprise du Lion, or, if you've already cleared them out, specifically in Emprise du Lion, Northeast from Tower Camp to a location with a 100% spawn chance near a gate in the wall. Perhaps mages should be given more freedom but look at how their freedoms served them in the past. NanayaSReborn 8 years ago #2. Same with Cole I think. I always play dwarves but just knowing the story and setting. Human Inquisitors could really go either way. I didn't change the original shapes and style, mainly to prevent seeing old men rocking perfectly tweezed eyebrows, What I did is just making the hair strands looking a bit less cartoony. It initiates in Val Royeaux and must be undertaken at the War Table once your inquisition has gained 15 Power, recommended for levels 4-7. As the brutality of the Mage-Templar War escalated, many hunted rebel mages and apostates congregated to Fiona 's refuge in Redcliffe village . Stopped Getting Approval. 172. So yes, you absolutely can go dps. ~ 12514-29694-66068-57372. The main things holding me back from siding with the Templars is that A: He wouldn't want to just return to a world of mage oppression, and B: he has no real love for the chantry. The key is dropped by killing templars in the area. However, there are a few in the order that still prefer to have the "Knight" prefix. Ancient dwarven ruins dot the landscape from a long abandoned time. If you would turn it to your own use, we may be able to assist. Boat at Storm Coast. The organization is only a few years old and it grew too fast. Maybe that is their version of a Templar, excepting combining magic and weapons rather than fighting magic WITH weapons. 188. There are three key fragments to be found inside Villa Maurel. That is of course if u mean the emprise du lion. Find Rhys and Evangeline. -Opens Judgement: Denam's Red Templar Patrols war table mission. Dragon's dogma - PSN main: Toshie589 Sorcerer 60+. Warriors who specialize in the Templar discipline empower not only themselves, but those around them, making every battle a little easier. That is of course if u mean the emprise du lion. I've only faced a few the entire game. OracleGunner 8 years ago #4. The door in the cave is accessed by completing the main quest in Crestwood and does not lead to the Wyvern or Astrarium. Is this in storm coast? The key is dropped by killing templars in the area, make sure you check every loot they drop. Beware this mission will cancel In Hushed Whispers. stalksieg - 8 years ago - report Capturing Suledin Keep is a side quest in Dragon Age: Inquisition. Just a little trick I found whilst in the cave looking for the key myself. The Templar quest is harder, but you end up facing a much easier boss (you can even skip the boss if the right choices are made) and much easier enemies.