The Loss of a Friend

The Loss of a Friend is a side quest from the Jaws of Hakkon DLC for Dragon Age: Inquisition.
== Acquisition ==
Speak to Scout Harding after initiating the side quest Jawbreaker. Harding reveals that an Inquisition scout has vanished and requests that they be tracked down.
== Walkthrough ==
* Go to Scout Grandin's last known location.
* Track the trail of carnage.
* Deal with Scout Grandin.
* Report to Harding.
Scout Grandin's last known location is west of the river camp. A pair of eviscerated Hakkonite corpses can be found here, along with Harding's orders to Grandin found impaled to a Hakkonite's chest by their own sword. Continue heading north-west, along the riverbank, following the trail of dead Hakkonites.
Grandin is eventually found at the ancient Culvert where it becomes apparent he has become possessed by a Rage demon. Grandin can be allowed to leave and wreak further revenge on the Inquisition's enemies, or slain. If fought he is a powerful Rage Abomination with very high health and armour. Cassandra or a Templar specialized Inquisitor can be very helpful with this fight for dispelling barriers and dealing extra damage. Alternatively, mages equipped with Dispel can take down rage demon's barriers.
== Rewards ==
* 150 Influence for speaking with Grandin.
* 150 Influence upon reporting to Scout Harding.
* If you choose to fight Grandin, a can be looted from his corpse.
== Approval ==
* Asking the spirit to leave
: Solas 
: Cole whether he is in the active party or not
* Allowing Grandin to live
: Sera 
: Varric 
: Cassandra 
: Solas 
: Iron Bull 
: Vivienne 
* Killing Grandin
: Varric 
: Iron Bull 
: Cassandra 
: Vivienne 
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== Notes ==
* In a half destroyed hut that can be found in the northern part of the Frostback Basin, there is a searchable area that will reveal a letter from Jace—the man whose death affected Grandin so greatly—written to his relations. It does not appear in the codex and is labeled only as An Unsent Letter with no further indication of its connection to the quest. It does mention Grandin, however, though not by name. 
== Gallery ==
Location of Jace's letter.jpg|Location of "An Unsent Letter"
Category:Jaws of Hakkon quests