How to complete the Magistrates Orders quest in Dragon Age 2: 1. After completing the Birthright quest, travel to Hightown during the day and locate Magistrate Vanard near the Chanters Board.  Agree to apprehend the escaped criminal. 2. Travel to the Abandoned Ruins. 3. Enter the dungeon through the Ruined Passage. 4. Fight the Giant Spiders and Fade creatures. IMPORTANT - Make sure to find the Spider Silk Gland. Youll need it for the Herbalists Tasks quest. 5. Continue through the ruins until you meet Lia who will tell you more about the escaped criminal Kelder. 6. You can kill Kelder and exit immediately for a reward, or you can spare Kelder, in which case you will have to backtrack your way out of the ruins. Kelder will be outside when you get there. 7. Return to Hightown during the day for your reward from Magistrate Vanard. If you chose to kill Kelder, there will be consequences later in the game.