An Unexpected Engagement is part of the inner circle quests of Dragon Age 3: Inquisition. The quest is given to you by Josephine. It initiates at Skyhold.
Josephine's parents have arranged for her to marry Lord Adorno Ciel Otranto of Antiva. Given the circumstances, she does not wish to honor the betrothal.



  • Objectives:
  1. Go to the War Table to challenge Otranto to a duel.
  2. Wait for a response.
  3. Speak with the messenger in Skyhold.
  4. Go to Val Royeaux to duel Otranto.

  • Locations: Skyhold
  • Rewards: Romance with Josephine.
  • Choices & Consequences: N/A
  • Player Notes: If you have the Underworld Knowledge perk, you may try to discredit Otranto before the duel. At one point during the duel Josephine with interject and you must choose at this point to continue the romance or move on by actually participating in the duel.
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    • Anonymous

      This quest won't start for me, no matter what I do, I've spoken to Josephine about everything, done her other two quests and confirmed to Leliana that I like her.

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