Alistair's Dark Ritual
⚪ Last updated 2013Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #10 of 311 Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Alistair's Dark Ritual
If Alistair is 'in love' and in an active relationship with a female human, elven or dwarven warden and performs the Dark Ritual with Morrigan, this mod will replace the creepy vanilla candle scene with both pre- and post-ritual scenes between him and the Warden.
This scene is based on my interpretation of events and characters both pre- and post-ritual. In this mod, the Warden responds to Alistair post-ritual with love, concern and acceptance. If that is not the way you role-play the situation or not your interpretation of the events then please, DO NOT USE THE MOD.
========== VIDEOS ==========
You Tube Video: Human Version - courtsey of theskymoves- http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7P2cbfmB-X8
You Tube Video: Elf Version - courtsey of theskymoves - http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7QgpSKjHwRw
You Tube Video: Dwarf Version - courtsey of theskymoves - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7htDt5Xvp8M
========== CRITERIA ==========
Alistair must, obviously, be persuaded to perform the Dark Ritual, must have a 'love' approval status, and be in an active relationship with a female human, elven or dwarven warden from any origin.
=============== INSTALLATION ===============
Use DAUpdater or another program that installs dazips.
Can be installed anytime before talking to Alistair about the Dark Ritual.
If using Zevran's Dialogue Fixes, ZDF, you can either
1. Download and place the Compatibility script into the toolsetexport folder of override, if you don't have a folder called 'toolsetexport' you can create one, OR 2. Remove the file named 'clipt_morrigan_ritual.ncs' from ZDF.
If using the manual version of Morrigan Restoration Patch, MRP, then either
1. Download and place the Compatibility script into the toolsetexport folder of override, if you don't have a folder called 'toolsetexport' you can create one, OR 2. Remove the file named 'clipt_morrigan_ritual.ncs' from MRP.
If using the dazip version of Morrigan Restoration Patch, MRP, then download and place the Compatibility script into your override folder.
If using the Magenta Emerald mod, remove the file named 'clipt_morrigan_ritual.ncs' from the mod.
=============== UNINSTALL ===============
Use a program that uninstalls dazips and, if applicable, delete script from toolsetexport folder in override or from override itself.
================ COMPATIBILITY ================
Uses the script 'clipt_morrigan_ritual.ncs', which is altered
Alistair's Dark Ritual replaces the creepy candle scene with pre- and post-ritual scenes between an in-love Alistair and a female Warden of any race or origin. A well-endorsed companion mod from 2013, it adds emotional depth to a pivotal moment in Dragon Age: Origins.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with nearly 5,000 endorsements and 85k downloads.
- Adds meaningful character moments for Alistair romancers.
- Works for any female Warden, regardless of race or origin.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013 — may have compatibility issues with newer mods or DLC.
- Only affects the Dark Ritual scene; no other content changes.
- Requires a female Warden and a romanced Alistair to see the new scenes.
For Dragon Age: Origins players who romance Alistair and want a more emotional, less creepy take on the Dark Ritual. Skip if you're not interested in Alistair's romance or prefer to keep the original scene.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure Alistair is romanced and you're playing a female Warden to trigger the new scenes.
- Install with a mod manager like Vortex or manually drop into your override folder.
- Check for compatibility with other mods that alter the Dark Ritual or Alistair's dialogue.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dragonage Mods
- Author
- Kajana
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 85,176
- Endorsements
- 4,874
- Category
- Companions
- Created
- 11/16/2013
- Updated
- 11/21/2013
🔧 How to Install Dragon Age: Origins Mods
Download from Nexus Mods.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Dragon Age: Origins →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for Dragon Age: Origins commands, item IDs, and more.
Keep browsing — more Dragon Age: Origins mods await