Same issue. After I defeated the dragon there, I looted that boat. Sold them like I had Quartz, and other stones. Turns out I needed it for a requisition, and I've yet been able to find them again and I am over 130 hours in. I could have sworn a merchant in Val Royeux used to sell baubles like this but when I went, he only had a few items. E-cookie if anyone else finds somewhere to buy them or guaranteed loot spot.
It's like the rarest of rares. Maybe we will find out more as people progress through the game. All I know is, there should be a safe place for things we might have to use. Like, DA:2, trash went straight to trash. I want Origins back. I appreciate the graphics and blah blah blah, but nothing beats the first Dragon Age. Everything was perfect from creating your character to the battles, story lines, love scenes... Ah, the good old days... 😕mileyhappy:
Okay, people, at this point he ONLY place for sure to loot some malachite [and you're supposed to get 3] is from a chest in the Hinterlands AFTER you defeat a dragon. You'll find a bridge that needs to be energized, so bring a mage. After that, cross the bridge and you will find some boats. Search, you will find the chest. All I have to say is guard that malachite with your life. The rest may be found on low level bandits and possibly mages...
I need those decorative gems. i gave up on the malachite.
i found one at Crestwood at the rusted horn before you Drain the lake to the right there is a lader to go down by the front door there is a chest at the botom there is 1 malachite in it hope this helps found it the second time i played throuh
