Editing Cloister of Sombre Embrace

{{UnderConstruction}}The '''Cloister of Sombre Embrace''' is a temple of [[Shar]] [[location|located]] under the [[House of Grief]] in the [[Lower City]] of [[Baldur's Gate]] in [[Act Three]]. It is led by [[Viconia DeVir|Mother Superior Viconia DeVir]].


==Locations==
[[File:Map Cloister of Sombre Embrace.png|thumb|right|alt=A map of the Cloister of Sombre Embrace|A map of the Cloister of Sombre Embrace]]
===Connected locations===
*[[House of Grief]]

===Training areas===
Two small locked training areas are near the start of the cloister. The '''Infiltration Training''' area is filled with disguises and chest to practice lockpicking. '''Interrogation Training''' contains a torture chamber.

===Main chamber===
Past the training rooms, a long corridor leads to the main chamber of the temple, where Mother Superior [[Viconia DeVir]] and the rest of the Sharrans are waiting for the party. Approaching Viconia will progress [[Investigate the House of Grief]] and [[Daughter of Darkness]].

===Dormitories===
The dormitories are located to the north of the main chamber. [[Nocturne]] can be found there and will offer to trade with the party. Speaking with her will also complete [[A Familiar Face]]. Viconia's quarters are at the back of the dormitories. Some notes left by Viconia provide background information on her history with Shadowheart.

===Armoury===
To the south-east of the main chamber is an armoury, containing several magical weapons. Behind a wooden barricade, a short path leads to the '''Night Orchid Cave''', containing a small lake surrounded by [[Night Orchid]]s.

===Threshold of Loss===
Behind the main chamber, a large locked door called the '''Threshold of Loss''' blocks entry to the rest of the temple. It can either be lockpicked (DC 30), opened with a key, or opened by placing items of enough value on the scale in front of the statue of Shar (this will consume the items!). If Shadowheart is a Dark Justiciar, the door opens on its own. Behind the door [[Shadowheart]]'s parents are trapped; see the quest [[Daughter of Darkness]] for more information.

A [[Mirror of Loss]] can be found behind Shadowheart's parents; see its page for more information on interactions.

==Notable characters==
* [[Emmeline Hallowleaf]] 
* [[Arnell Hallowleaf]]
* [[Viconia DeVir]]
* [[Sentry Fredrichk]]
* 8 Sharran Novices (level 4)
* 5 Sharran Fidelians (level 7)
* 2 Justiciar Crusaders (level 7)
* 3 Sharran Sentries (level 4)

===Merchants===
* [[Nocturne]] - Sells spell scrolls, poisons and potions.

==Related quests==
* [[A Familiar Face]]
* [[Daughter of Darkness]]
* [[Investigate the House of Grief]]
* [[Surrender Shadowheart to Viconia]]

==Notable loot==
Dropped by [[Viconia DeVir]]:
* {{MdRarityItem|Viconia's Priestess Robe}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Viconia's Walking Fortress}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Handmaiden's Mace}}

Inside a Jewellery Box {{coords|-398|-1591}}:
* {{MdRarityItem|High Security Vault n°8 Key}}


[[Category:Locations]][[Category:Act Three Locations]]