Dragon Age The Veilguard walkthrough: How to complete The Bond Rekindled

The Bond Rekindled is a companion quest for Lace Harding in Dragon Age The Veilguard. It pops up late in Harding's arc and is important for exploring this character. The conversation deals with the aftermath of her previous quests. You will also face a major choice regarding Rook's romance with her if you've expressed an interest.

You'll need to tread carefully here, considering any wrong dialogue can cut off your relationship with her. Here's a walkthrough on how to complete The Bond Rekindled quest in Dragon Age The Veilguard

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How to complete The Bond Rekindled companion quest in Dragon Age The Veilguard

Unlock the quest

Complete The Waiting Stone companion quest and The Cauldron beforehand. After finishing The Waiting Stone, talk to Harding at the Lighthouse to acquire this quest.

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The first half of The Bond Rekindled will occur after completing The Waiting Stone, in which you can express romantic interest in Harding. This conversation happens in the Lighthouse. After the Waiting Stone quest, Lace Harding is aggravated by the voices in the head. This conversation will take place at the Lighthouse. Rook expresses concern for Harding:

Harding:

"Just finishing some things up."

Choices:

• I'm worried about you.
• (Watch Harding)
• You're avoiding something.

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Harding tells Rook that she has nightmares now:

Harding:

"It's like my mind's telling a story to itself and is really bad at it."

Choices:

• Accurate.
• I dream I'm naked.
• Ignore it. [Harding approves]

The conversation will continue until you reach a crucial point. This choice will allow you to express interest in Harding:

Harding:

"There's something that glows red just out of my sight. I know it's going to get me, but I don't know how I know."

• Anything I can do to help? [Express Romantic interest (does not commit to a romance)]
• I understand not sleeping.
• Try a drink before bed.
• Punch it.

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Second part

The second part of The Bond Rekindled takes place at the Hall of Valor.

Talk to Harding at the Lighthouse after an exclamation mark appears over her head to unlock the quest. Harding mentions she's training in Revain to hone her skills, and wouldn't mind Rook accompanying her.

The quest description goes as follows:

"Harding plans to hone her skills at the Hall of Valor and would enjoy company."

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The conversation

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Rook meets her after her training. However, the voices return to her, she tries to retain her senses:

Harding:

"There's so many of them. All in my head. It's so much."

• You're safe.
• Block it out.
• Sh*t. Talk to me. Please.

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The next choice is one you should pay attention to. Its consequences will be permanent and will affect your romance with Harding:

Harding: "It’s drawing me out. Drawing me down."

• [Choose this option if you want to commit to an exclusive relationship with Harding]
• I won't let it take you.
• [Choose these options if you want to cut off possible romance with Harding]
• It's a trap.
• Don't do what it wants!
• I'll come with you.

Following this, Rook and Harding embrace together (if you commit); however, a certain misfortune cuts the moment short.

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Quest rewards

Completing The Bond Rekindled will reward you with

• Wax Sealed Papers

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This is how you complete The Bond Rekindled quest in Dragon Age The Veilguard