Dragon Age - Origins Question: When will Lothering get destroyed?
A specific as possible answer would be appreciated, not: "Half way through the game." That's all I've been able to find so far. That's vague and only somewhat helpful.
I believe it might happen once you arrive in Redcliffe and have a cutscene with Alistair about his history there. Lothering is destroyed certainly after you complete any of the main plot quests. You are not forced to go to Redcliffe, but can go to the Mages, Elves or Dwarves first instead. But once you do, Lothering gets Blighted, so definitely not halfway.
Which means you need to resolve any outstanding chantry board or mayor quests (missing people, caravans, raiders, etc) and recruit anyone in the town you want before continuing on the main plot quests.
You actually can still go back to Lothering briefly after you leave. I always go to Redcliff village first and if you leave before the night attack you can go to Lothering.
After Ostagar you, Alistair, and Morrigan will end up in Lothering. Lothering is basically a tutorial area and you will also be able to recruit Sten and Leliana. After you leave Lothering it is destroyed, you can't go back.
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I believe it might happen once you arrive in Redcliffe and have a cutscene with Alistair about his history there. Lothering is destroyed certainly after you complete any of the main plot quests. You are not forced to go to Redcliffe, but can go to the Mages, Elves or Dwarves first instead. But once you do, Lothering gets Blighted, so definitely not halfway.
Which means you need to resolve any outstanding chantry board or mayor quests (missing people, caravans, raiders, etc) and recruit anyone in the town you want before continuing on the main plot quests.
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You actually can still go back to Lothering briefly after you leave. I always go to Redcliff village first and if you leave before the night attack you can go to Lothering.
After Ostagar you, Alistair, and Morrigan will end up in Lothering. Lothering is basically a tutorial area and you will also be able to recruit Sten and Leliana. After you leave Lothering it is destroyed, you can't go back.