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{{UnderConstruction}}'''Cloister of Sombre Embrace''' is a [[ | {{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]]. | ||
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==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]] | *[[House of Grief]] | ||
==Notable | ===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 1000 gold worth of items 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]] | * [[Emmeline Hallowleaf]] | ||
* [[Arnell Hallowleaf]] | * [[Arnell Hallowleaf]] | ||
* [[Viconia DeVir]] | * [[Viconia DeVir]] | ||
* [[Sentry Fredrichk]] | * [[Sentry Fredrichk]] | ||
* 8 Sharran Novices (level 4) | * 8 Sharran Novices (level 4) | ||
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* 3 Sharran Sentries (level 4) | * 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]] | |||
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Locations
Connected locations
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 Orchids.
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 1000 gold worth of items 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:
Inside a Jewellery Box X: -398 Y: -1591:
