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The Inner Circle refers to the inquisitor's companions and advisors. These allies have special quests and events that affect their perception of the world and the player character. It is advisable to complete the quests for each companion and advisor as possible to get to understand them better or even romance them based on your approval rating. Additionally, Nemesis quests are also introduced depending on your allegiance: If you side with the mages, your nemesis is Samson, making Cullen's Before the Dawn quest available. Allying with the Templars makes Calpernia your nemesis, and Leliana's Under Her Skin quest becomes available.

Quests from the Inner Circle


 

Inner Circle Missions

 

Inner Circle MIssions are operations available depending on your companions and advisors. Make sure to also check Inner Circle Quests. Special thanks to Axotl from the official forums for testing best advisors and rewards for the missions.

Name, Time & Requirements Best Forces Reward Secrets Reward Connections Reward

Blackwall

Utilize the Grey Warden Treaties (30 min)

This operation appears once Blackwall is recruited.
Blackwall has in his possession Grey Warden treaties, which the Inquisition might be able to use to obtain the resources it needs to improve itself. Josephine can be put in charge of invoking the treaties in as diplomatic a way as possible.		 Connections N/A N/A 49 Gold, 3x Iron

Conscript for the Inquisition (60 min)

Blackwall was recruited, Haven was destroyed
The appearance of an ancient darkspawn magister makes the Grey Warden treaties more relevant to the Inquisition. What you choose to obtain with the treaties is up to you. Cullen will use them to bolster Inquisition forces, Josephine uses them to ask for donations from noble allies, and Leliana will use them to gain information for the Inquisition.		 Connections 1 Round Pommel 1 Round Pommel 1 Round Pommel

The Consequences of Blackwall's Lie (60 min)

Saw Blackwall on the gallows in Val Royeaux, used the Grey Warden treaties before
Blackwall's revelation has made some of your allies upset, as the “conscription” done by the Inquisition was based on a lie. Josephine believes reparations should be made—this will get the Inquisition nothing but may appease your allies. Cullen prefers a more practical approach; based on your actions at Adamant, the Wardens are now your allies, or banished from Southern Thedas and their assets seized by the Inquisition. Either way, the commander believes this entitles you to use the treaties with impunity. Allowing him to handle it will give the Inquisition more gold.		 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Cole

Locate Rhys and Evangeline (60 min)

Available after talking to Cole about Rhys and Evangeline at Skyhold.
Cole's friends Rhys and Evangeline were not present at the Conclave. Complete this operation to rescue them.		 Secrets 30 Influence
Cole Approves (+2)		 30 Influence 30 Influence

Deploy Rhys and Evangeline (60 min)

Complete Locate Rhys and Evangeline.
Once the rescue is complete, you can then deploy Rhys and Evangeline as Inquisition agents as you see fit. Cole will approve of your actions, and there is no wrong way to complete this short chain of operations.		 Forces 30 Influence
Cole Approves (+2)		 3 Spirit Essence
Cole Approves (+2)		 Gold
Cole Approves (+2)

Cullen

Aid those Impacted by the Civil War (60 min)

Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts complete, some points in the Forces perk tree
The Imperial Army is prepared to aid the Inquisition but must first deal with demons within their own borders. Cullen suggests sending your own soldiers to fight demons. Josephine suggests petitioning the Chantry to provide shelter for civilians, while Leliana's agents can divert travelers from dangerous areas. Choose Cullen as direct cooperation with the Imperial soldiers will encourage them to work with you again.		 Forces 60 Influence 60 Influence 60 Influence

An Offer from the Imperial Army (15 min)

Completed Aid those Impacted by the Civil War with Cullen.
Chevalier Ducet remembers the Inquisition's soldiers helping with the demons. He offers to assist your soldiers as they fight Red Templars in Val Foret. Only Cullen is available for this operation.		 Forces 30 Influence N/A N/A

Diverting Soldiers in the Frostbacks (60 min)

Keep in Crestwood claimed, many points in the Forces perk tree
Sister Paulette and a group of injured Inquisition soldiers are holding off Avvar in the Frostback Mountains. Word can be sent to soldiers near their location, however said soldiers are in pursuit of Red Templars with civilian captives. Cullen will opt to pursue the red templars and captives. The captives will be freed but Sister Pauline and the soldiers are lost. Pursuit through the Mountains becomes available. Josephine will opt for helping Sister Pauline and the injured soldiers. The sister and soldiers are saved, but the red templars' trail is lost. Thanks from a Chantry Sister becomes available.		 Forces 60 Influence N/A 1 Maker's Bride Cameo

Pursuit Through the Mountains (240 min)

Complete Diverting Soldiers in the Frostbacks with Cullen.
Inquisition soldiers were able to uncover information on Red Templar movements. Cullen or Leliana can set up an attack. Either way, the attack is a success.		 Secrets 1 Masterwork Inscribed One-Handed Haft, 120 Influence 1 Masterwork Inscribed One-Handed Haft, 120 Influence N/A

Thanks From a Chantry Sister (240 min)

Complete Diverting Soldiers in the Frostbacks with Josephine.
Sister Pauline offers to assist the Inquisition as thanks for rescuing her from the Avvar. You may choose to accept the offer or release her from obligations. All choices result in some sort of reward.		 Secrets 60 Influence N/A 60 Influence

Dorian

Dorian's Request (60 min)

Available after attack on Haven, assuming Dorian has been recruited and the Inquisition is rank 4 or higher. Grants access to Dorian's Personal Quest - One Less Venatori		 Secrets 30 Influence 30 Influence
Dorian Approves (+2)		 30 Influence
         

The Iron Bull

Choose Successor in Lydes: Part 1 (60 min)

Recruited the Iron Bull, and Bull remains a member of the Qunari in good standing.
In these operations, you have the chance to manipulate events in order to determine who becomes the next Duke of Lydes. There is no way to fail these operations. Simply eliminate one candidate in each operation. The victor will provide a token of their gratitude.		 Connections 30 Influence 10 Spindleweed Gold

Choose Successor in Lydes: Part 2 (240 min)

Complete Choose Successor in Lydes
- Forces chosen in Part 1.		 Secrets 1 Ancestral Blade of Lydes 1 Ancestral Shield of Lydes N/A

Choose Successor in Lydes: Part 2 (240 min)

Complete Choose Successor in Lydes
- Secrets chosen in Part 1.		 Forces 1 Ancestral Blade of Lydes N/A 60 Influence

Choose Successor in Lydes: Part 2 (240 min)

Complete Choose Successor in Lydes
- Connections chosen in Part 1.		 Secrets N/A 1 Ancestral Shield of Lydes 60 Influence

The Iron Bull: Hunter Fell Operation Chain

Investigate Hunter Fell (15 min)

Recruited the Iron Bull, player has been made Inquisitor, and Bull remains a member of the Qunari in good standing.
You learn about possible Venatori agents in the Nevarran city of Hunter Fell.		 Secrets Gold Gold Gold

Continue Investigation (15 min)

Complete Investigate Hunter Fell
Gain more clues about the secret Venatori agent.		 Secrets 60 Influence 60 Influence 60 Influence

Identify Venatori Agent (1440 min)

Complete Continue Investigation
Follow Leliana's advice. She is, after all, your spymaster.		 Secrets 60 Influence 1 Elfsnake Vitaar, 100 Influence 60 Influence

The Iron Bull: Venatori Fire Ship Operation Chain

Failed Assassination Attempt Inquiry (15 min)

Completed Demands of the Qun and gained an alliance with the Qunari. Here Lies the Abyss or Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts complete.
The best option here is to use Josephine. Any other choice will cause diplomatic incidents that will slow your team down.		 Connections 1 Firm Pommel 1 Firm Pommel 1 Firm Pommel

Follow Venatori Assassins (60 min)

Complete Failed Assasination Attempt Inquiry.
Follow Leliana's advice and send the Ben-Hassrath through the Brecilian forest. Note that if you have made two wrong choices, you may not even unlock the final operation in the chain.		 Secrets 1 Magister Fire Staff, 60 Influence 1 Magister Fire Staff, 60 Influence 1 Magister Fire Staff, 60 Influence

Stop Venatori Fire Ship (480 min)

Complete Follow Venatori Assassins
Follow Cullen's advice and use the Qunari fleet to stop the fire ship. Assuming you have chosen correctly, they will take down the Venatori before they can set fire to the city of Denerim.		 Forces 1 Templar Commander Armor, 60 Influence 1 Templar Commander Armor, 60 Influence 1 Templar Commander Armor, 60 Influence

The Iron Bull: Venatori Spymaster Operation Chain

Find Spies in Skyhold (15 min)

Completed Stop Venatori Fire Ship (successfully or not)
If you do not want to risk losing operatives, follow Cullen's advice and have the spy tried and executed. This ends the operation chain. If you want to take the risk, work with Leliana to track the spy to start a series of operations. It is very beneficial to continue this operation series.		 Secrets 60 Influence 60 Influence N/A

Track Spies in Val Royeaux (60 min)

Complete Find Spies in Skyhold
Val Royeaux is noisy and crowded, and Tallis says that it's the perfect time to move agents in. Go with Cullen to increase your strength here.		 Secrets 1 Heavy Orlesian Army Armor 1 Heavy Orlesian Army Armor N/A

Track Spies in Val Chevin (60 min)

Complete Track Spies in Val Royeaux
Val Chevin is more quiet, so go with Leliana to avoid attracting too much attention.		 Secrets 1 Reinforced Bow 1 Reinforced Bow N/A

Track Spies in Nevarra (240 min)

Complete Track Spies in Val Chevin
If you haven't gotten enough Ben-Hassrath agents so far, Tallis will warn you that you don't have enough agents. Nevertheless, Nevarra isn't safe for large numbers, and if you go with Cullen, you risk blowing your cover and ending the operation chain. Go with Leliana to keep moving quietly.		 Secrets 1 Amulet of Power 1 Amulet of Power N/A

Track Spies in Vyrantium (480 min)

Complete Track Spies in Nevarra
Tallis will warn you about problems here, letting you know if you don't have enough Ben-Hassrath strength, or if the Venatori are on high alert because of your activities already. The safest thing to do in this operation is have Josephine lower the Venatori alertness level rather than moving any agents in.		 Connections 1 Masterwork Archon Staff 1 Masterwork Archon Staff 1 Masterwork Archon Staff

Destroy Venatori Spy Network (1440 min)

Complete Track Spies in Vyrantium
Tallis will give you her final recommendation here, telling you whether it's best to send in more agents or lower Venatori alertness. If she says that you have the numbers necessary to carry out your attack, then choose Josephine to avoid any risk of tipping off the Venatori. Otherwise, use Cullen or Leliana to send in agents. Good luck! If you succeed, you will have dealt a crippling blow to the Venatori spy network.		 Secrets 120 Influence 120 Influence 120 Influence

The Bull's Chargers Operation Group

Investigate Redcliffe Castle (240 min)

Available after Champions of the Just.
Choose Leliana to unlock the bonus operation, Deal with Venatori Ally.		 Secrets N/A 60 Influence 60 Influence

Deal with Venatori Ally (480 min)

Complete Investigate Redcliffe Castle with Leliana.		 Forces N/A 30 Influence 30 Influence

Investigate Therinfal Redoubt (240 min)

Available after In Hushed Whispers.
Choose Leliana to unlock the bonus operation, Hunt Therinfal Redoubt Demon.		 Secrets 30 Influence 3 Red Lyrium, 20 Influence N/A

Hunt Therinfal Redoubt Demon (480 min)

Complete Investigate Therinfal Redoubt with Leliana.		 Connections N/A 3 Intense Spirit Essence, 30 Influence 3 Intense Spirit Essence, 30 Influence

Scout Haven Ruins (240 min)

Available after From the Ashes.
Choose Josephine to unlock the bonus operation, Locate Heretic Sister.		 Connections 30 Influence N/A 60 Influence

Locate Heretic Sister (480 min)

Complete Scout Haven Ruins with Josephine.		 Connections N/A 30 Influence 30 Influence

Destroy Adamant Fortress (240 min)

Available after Here Lies the Abyss.
Choose Cullen to unlock the bonus operation, Claim Grey Warden Cache.		 Forces 60 Influence N/A 60 Influence

Claim Grey Warden Cache (480 min)

Complete Destroy Adamant Fortress with Cullen.		 Forces 1 Grey Warden Shield 1 Grey Warden Shield N/A

Meet Orlesian Mercenaries (240 min)

Available after Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts.
Choose Josephine to unlock the bonus operation, Press Orlesian Nobles.		 Connections N/A N/A N/A

Press Orlesian Nobles (480 min)

Complete Meet Orlesian Mercenaries with Josephine		 Connections N/A N/A N/A

Inflate Inquisition Numbers (240 min)

Available after What Pride Had Wrought.
Choose Leliana to unlock the bonus operation, Follow Venatori Map.		 Secrets 120 Influence 120 Influence N/A

Follow Venatori Map (480 min)

Complete Inflate Inquisition Numbers with Leliana.		 Forces 1 Sentinel Staff 1 Sentinel Staff N/A

Josephine

Strike a Bargain with Merchant Princes (30 min)

Reached Skyhold.
The merchant-princes of Antiva claim they wish to aid the Inquisition with their access to trade routes and high-quality goods. Josephine has dealt with Antivan nobility all her life, so have her inspect this bargain for any pitfalls.		 Connections
(only option)		 N/A N/A Gold, 30 Influence

Stop War Between Nevarra and Tevinter (40 min)

Completed Strike a Bargain with Merchant Princes.
Tevinter and Nevarra are fighting over a contested piece of land along their border. Josephine is afraid it will escalate into full-scale war. Have her send diplomats to assist the Inquisition soldiers trying to make both sides see reason.		 None N/A N/A 120 Influence

Sera

Red Jenny: Inquisition Needs Beeees! (29 min)

Sera recruited
Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera.		 Forces 1 Jar of Bees Grenade Recipe 1 Jar of Bees Grenade Recipe 1 Jar of Bees Grenade Recipe

Red Jenny says “Drop and Grab” (60 min)

Speak with Sera at Haven after her recruitment. If not completed, this operation will disappear once you reach Skyhold.
Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera.		 Connections Gold
Sera Slightly Disapproves (-1)		 Gold
Sera Slightly Disapproves (-1)		 30 Influence
Sera Slightly Approves (+1)

Red Jenny Attends a Party (120 min)

Complete the quest The Verchiel March
Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera.		 Connections N/A N/A N/A

Red Jenny and the Bad Goods (120 min)

Complete Red Jenny Attends a Party. Capture one of Caer Bronach, Griffon Wing Keep, or Suledin Keep.
Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera.		 Connections 1 Amulet of Power 1 Amulet of Power 1 Amulet of Power

A Trouble of Red Jennies (60 min)

Complete Red Jenny and the Bad Goods. Speak with Sera several times at her hub, asking available questions.
Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera.		 Secrets N/A N/A N/A

Red Jenny and the Imposters (120 min)

Complete A Trouble of Red Jennies with Josephine.
Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera.		 Secrets N/A N/A N/A

Red Jenny and the Trail (Nevarra) (240 min)

Complete Red Jenny and the Imposters.
Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera.		 Forces N/A N/A N/A

Red Jenny and the Tantervale Charade (120 min)

Complete A Trouble of Red Jennies with Leliana.
Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera.		 Secrets N/A N/A N/A

Red Jenny and the Trail (Tantervale) (240 min)

Complete Red Jenny and the Tantervale Charade.
Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera.		 Secrets 1 Noble Dueling Sword 1 Noble Dueling Sword 1 Noble Dueling Sword

Red Jennies In/On the Hunt (240 min)

Complete Red Jenny and the Trail
Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera.		 Connections N/A N/A N/A

Varric

Hard in Hightown 3: Varric's Revenge (15 min)

Available early on, in Haven.
Yet another unauthorized sequel to Hard in Hightown has been published. Varric wants help tracking down the author.		 Secrets N/A 1 Amulet of Power
Varric Approves (+2)		 1 Amulet of Power
Varric Approves (+2)

Hard in Hightown: The Search for the Hack Writer (60 min)

Hard in Hightown 3: Varric's Revenge complete, reached Skyhold.
Varric's got a lead! The courier who delivered the manuscript to the printer is a Kirkwall magistrate. He needs someone to contact him.		 Secrets None
Varric Approves (+2)		 None
Varric Approves (+2)		 None
Varric Approves (+2)

Hard in Hightown: Unsavory Parallels (60 min)

Hard in Hightown: The Search for the Hack Writer
Investigate the strange parallels between the book and reality.		 Secrets N/A 1 Amulet of Power
Varric Approves (+2)		 1 Amulet of Power
Varric Approves (+2)

Hard in Hightown: Trouble in Skyhold (240 min)

Hard in Hightown: Unsavory Parallels, either Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts, or Here Lies the Abyss.
Threatening letters arrive, investigate further.		 Forces N/A N/A N/A

Hard in Hightown: Revenge of the Merchant Guild (240 min)

Took Leliana's path in Hard in Hightown: Trouble in Skyhold
Leliana needs a copy of a Merchant Guild cypher to crack the code in the book.		 Connections N/A N/A N/A

Hard in Hightown: A Dagger in the Back (480 min)

Took Cullen's path in Hard in Hightown: Trouble in Skyhold
Guard-Captain Aveline needs the dagger from the murder scene back. It may be a lead. Either have Cullen return it, or let Leliana see if she can track down where it came from.		 Forces N/A N/A N/A

Hard in Hightown: A Worthy Dwarf (480 min)

Hard in Hightown: Revenge of the Merchant Guild
The author/murderer has been identified. How do you want to deal with him?		 Secrets N/A 1 Ornate Bianca Grip 1 Ornate Bianca Grip

Hard in Hightown: No Dwarf Less Worthy (480 min)

Hard in Hightown: A Dagger in the Back
The author/murderer has been identified. How do you want to deal with him?		 Forces 1 Firm Bianca Grip 1 Firm Bianca Grip N/A

Vivienne

Truth or Dare: The Imperial Court (15 min)

Vivienne recruited, Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts not yet completed
Vivienne lets the Inquisition know that a rumor is going around that Divine Justinia V is still alive and being held prisoner while the Inquisition orchestrated all this chaos. You should stop them.		 Connections 30 Influence
Vivienne Approves (+2)		 30 Influence
Vivienne Approves (+2)		 30 Influence
Vivienne Approves (+2)

Truth or Dare: Lake Celestine (60 min)

Truth or Dare: The Imperial Court, either In Hushed Whispers or Champions of the Just complete.
It seems the source of the rumors is in the Lake Celestine region. There are two nobles in that area who seem suspicious, a comte and a marquise. Pick one to pursue.		 Connections N/A 30 Influence
Vivienne Approves (+2)		 30 Influence
Vivienne Approves (+2)

Truth or Dare: See and Be Seen (240 min)

Took Josephine's path in Truth or Dare: Lake Celestine
The comte feigns innocence. You might have to do a little more work to discredit his rumors.		 Connections N/A N/A Gold
Varric Approves (+2) (Yes, Varric. May be a PC bug)

Truth or Dare: A Dangerous Game (240 min)

Took Leliana's path in Truth or Dare: Lake Celestine
The marquise is handing out busts of Justinia V filled with red lyrium. That needs to stop.		 Secrets N/A 30 Influence N/A

Truth or Dare: The Endgame (360 min)

Either Truth or Dare: See and Be Seen or Truth or Dare: A Dangerous Game, and Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts also complete.
The Grand Duchess apparently visited someone in Lake Celestine not that long ago. The Inquisition should pay him a visit.		 Connections N/A 1 Amulet of Power 1 Amulet of Power



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