While some of the Dragon Age: Origins downloadable content (DLC) items require authorization, many of them are available for free.  Some require you to do some tasks to get them in-game but following the instructions below will save you the trouble of doing so.   They exist as files which can be downloaded directly from Bioware and added to your game via an update tool provided with the release of Dragon Age.

1. Download the DAZIP files below.
2. Find and run DAUpdater.exe in your game installation under the bin_ship folder.
3. Load the DAZIP files by pressing Select DAZIP.
4. Install them by pressing Install Selected.
5. Run Dragon Age: Origins and check your DLC.

The files below were provided by Bioware to help in the manual installation of registered items for those who have issues downloading them in-game. The fact that some of them were not encrypted means they’re available for free to everyone. Source

The DLC items and how to get them officially:

Free Dragon Age DLC items

The first 3 free items can be obtained by playing and completing quests and achievements in Dragon Age: Journeys.

Embri’s Many Pockets – DAO_PRC_PROMO_EMB.dazip

To earn Embri’s Many Pockets in Dragon Age: Origins, save the Grey Warden Martine by completing The Missing Warden quest in Dragon Age Journeys.

Helm of the Deep – DAO_PRC_PROMO_HOD.dazip

To earn the Helm of the Deep in Dragon Age: Origins, you must earn all five achievements in Dragon Age Journeys: The Deep Roads.

Amulet of the War Mage – DAO_PRC_PROMO_WAR.dazip

To earn the Amulet of the War Mage in Dragon Age: Origins, simply sign in to your EA account in Dragon Age Journeys.

The Edge – DAO_PRC_PROMO_EDG.dazip

Available to players who bought and registered the game on the Bioware Social Site on or before Nov 30, 2009.

The Lucky Stone – DAO_PRC_PROMO_LKS.dazip

Upload a character made with the Character Creator to your Bioware social account to get this item.

The Lion’s Paw – DAO_PRC_PROMO_LNP.dazip

Pre-order bonus from Amazon

Mark of Vigilance – DAO_PRC_PROMO_VGL.dazip

Free if you buy a Dragon Age t-shirt from Hot Topic.

The Wicked Oath – DAO_PRC_PROMO_WKD.dazip

Pre-order bonus from Steam.

UPDATE: 6/8/10

Bulwark of the True King (Origins) – DAO_PRC_PROMO_BTK_1.0.dazip

Give-away from Alienware. For those who have the Origins game only.

Bulwark of the True King (Awakening) – DAO_EP1_PROMO_BTK_1.0.dazip

Give-away from Alienware. For those who have the Awakening expansion.

Pearl of the Anointed (Origins) – DAO_PRC_PROMO_PAN_1.0.dazip

Pre-order bonus for Awakening from amazon.de and play.com. For those who have the Origins game only.

Pearl of the Anointed (Awakening) – DAO_EP1_PROMO_PAN_1.0.dazip

Pre-order bonus for Awakening from amazon.de and play.com. For those who have the Awakening expansion.

Bregan’s Bow (Origins) – DAO_PRC_PROMO_GBK_1.0.dazip

Pre-order bonus for Awakening from gamestop.de and game.co.uk. For those who have the Origins game only.

Bregan’s Bow (Awakening) – DAO_EP1_PROMO_GBK_1.0.dazip

Pre-order bonus for Awakening from gamestop.de and game.co.uk. For those who have the Awakening expansion.

Not Free Dragon Age DLC items

The Stone Prisoner – DAO_PRC_CP_2.dazip

Free with every new purchase of Dragon Age: Origins. My promo card expires on April 30, 2010.

Warden’s Keep – DAO_PRC_NRX_1.dazip

Comes free with the Collector’s Edition and several Digital Deluxe Editions.

3 Collector’s Edition items – DAO_PRC_PROMO_C2.dazip

Free items that came with the Collector’s Edition of the game.  Grimoire of the Frozen Wastes is available at start. Bergen’s Honor and Final Reason must be purchased from Bodahn in the camp.

Blood Dragon Armor Set – DAO_PRC_PROMO_ME.dazip

Free with every new purchase of Dragon Age: Origins. My promo card expires on April 30, 2010. The plate armor is available at start, the rest must be purchased from Bodahn.

Blood Dragon Armor Set Version 1.1 – DAO_PRC_PROMO_ME_1.1.dazip

The 1.1 version of Blood Dragon Armor is heavily nerfed but it fixes the bug caused by Female Elf characters wearing the armor.

Memory Band, Formari Tome – DAO_PRC_PROMO_1.dazip

Pre-order bonus from any retailer.

Feral Wolf Charm – DAO_PRC_PROMO_2.dazip

Pre-order bonus from GameStop.

Guildmaster’s Belt – DAO_PRC_PROMO_3.dazip

Pre-order bonus from Gamecrazy or Mighty Ape.

Band of Fire – DAO_PRC_PROMO_4.dazip

Pre-order bonus from EA Store.

Dalish Promise Ring – DAO_PRC_PROMO_5.dazip

Pre-order bonus from Direct2Drive or GAME.

UPDATE: 6/8/10

Return to Ostagar – DAO_PRC_CP_1_1.1.dazip

Downloadable Content available for $5.

Feastday Gifts – DAO_PRC_CP_3_1.0.dazip

A collection of mostly humorous gift items that will significantly increase your followers’ affections for you. Buy them from Bodahn.

Feastday Pranks – DAO_PRC_CP_7_1.0.dazip

Ten unique feastday pranks that your party members will love to hate. Buy them from Bodahn.

Darkspawn Chronicles – DAO_PRC_DRK_1.0.dazip

Downloadable Content available for $5.

Leliana’s Song – DAO_PRC_LEL_1.0.dazip

Downloadable Content available for $7.

Blightblood (Origins) – DAO_PRC_DRK_DAO_1.0.dazip

Reward for completing the Darkspawn Chronicles DLC. For those who have the Origins game only.

Blightblood (Awakening) – DAO_PRC_DRK_EP1_1.0.dazip

Reward for completing the Darkspawn Chronicles DLC. For those who have the Awakening expansion.

UPDATE: 9/22/10

Golems of Amgarrak – DAO_PRC_GIB_1.0.dazip

Downloadable Content available for $5.

Witch Hunt – DAO_PRC_STR_1.1.dazip

Downloadable Content available for $7.

Battledress of the Provocateur (for Origins) – DAO_PRC_LEL_DAO_1.0.dazip

Quest-related item in Leliana’s Song.

Battledress of the Provocateur (for Awakening) – DAO_PRC_LEL_EP1_1.0.dazip

Quest-related item in Leliana’s Song.

Golem’s Might (for Origins) – DAO_PRC_GIB_DAO_1.0.dazip

Set of quest-related item in Golems of Amgarrak

Golem’s Might (for Awakening) – DAO_PRC_GIB_EP1_1.0.dazip

Set of quest-related item in Golems of Amgarrak.

Witchcraft (for Origins) – DAO_PRC_STR_DAO_1.0.dazip

Set of quest-related items in Witch Hunt.

Witchcraft (for Awakening) – DAO_PRC_STR_EP1_1.0.dazip

Set of quest-related items in Witch Hunt.

Keep in mind that you are supposed to have only one or a few of these items at the start of the game. Having all of them at once can significantly affect your gameplay.

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