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| where to find = <!-- Describe where and how to obtain the item. --> | | where to find = <!-- Describe where and how to obtain the item. --> | ||
In the [[Apothecary's Cellar]] beneath the [[Blighted Village]] | In the [[Apothecary's Cellar]] beneath the [[Blighted Village]] behind a locked gate, on an altar | ||
* ''What think you of the Zulkir known as Szass Tam?'' 'Szass Tam is a foul, wretched creature.' | | usage = | ||
* ''Why might one use balsam ointment?'' 'To clean a wound.' | === Obtaining the book === | ||
To access the hidden portion of the cellar containing the book, the party must reveal a secret area by pulling a lever hidden behind a box, then speak to the magic mirror and either pass an {{Skill|Intimidation}} check or correctly answer its questions: | |||
* Question: ''What think you of the Zulkir known as Szass Tam?'' Right answer: ''Szass Tam is a foul, wretched creature.'' | |||
* Question: ''Why might one use balsam ointment?'' Right answer: ''To clean a wound.'' | |||
** [[Ranger]]s have a special response that will also be regarded as correct. | ** [[Ranger]]s have a special response that will also be regarded as correct. | ||
* ''If you could see anything in me, what would it be?'' 'I'd look for whatever spell will rid me of this worm in my head.' | * Question: ''If you could see anything in me, what would it be?'' Right answer: ''I'd look for whatever spell will rid me of this worm in my head.'' | ||
** [[Warlock]]s, [[Bard]]s, and [[Sorcerer]]s have a special response to the third question that will also be regarded as correct. | ** [[Warlock]]s, [[Bard]]s, and [[Sorcerer]]s have a special response to the third question that will also be regarded as correct. | ||
The locked gate in front of the book can be | The locked gate in front of the book can be {{Skill|Sleight of Hand|lockpicked}}. The {{SmRarityItem|Rusted Key}} found on a shelf in the next room (near the lever that opens a shortcut back to the cellar entrance) can also be used to open the door. Alternatively, spells like {{SAI|Misty Step}} or {{SAI|Mage Hand}} can be used to bypass the gate. | ||
Taking the book | Taking the book triggers a trap. To avoid this an item of similar weight (like another book) can be placed on the pedestal, or the trap can be disarmed after a {{Skill|Perception}} check, or by disarming the two nearby statues. | ||
To read the book, the {{ | To read the book, the {{SmRarityItem|Dark Amethyst}} must be obtained from the [[Whispering Depths]] at at {{coords|-550|-350}}, which can be accessed from the well or the blacksmith's basement in the [[Blighted Village]]. The Amethyst is guarded by a [[Phase Spider Matriarch]]. | ||
=== Using the book === | |||
==== Act One ==== | |||
The ''Necromancy of Thay'' has three main paths that can be chosen, each with different outcomes. | The ''Necromancy of Thay'' has three main paths that can be chosen, each with different outcomes. | ||
* '''Giving the book to''' {{CharLink|Astarion}}. Giving it to him will net approval from Astarion. Once he has obtained the book, it cannot be transferred to another [[Companion]] or the player character. <!-- verified --> | * '''Giving the book to''' {{CharLink|Astarion}}. Giving it to him will net approval from Astarion. Once he has obtained the book, it cannot be transferred to another [[Companion]] or the player character. <!-- verified --> | ||
* '''Destroying the book.''' The book can be destroyed only by {{DamageType|Radiant}} damage. Destroying it will net disapproval from Astarion, but approval from {{CharLink|Karlach}}, {{CharLink|Lae'zel}}, and {{CharLink|Wyll}}. Destroying the book will spawn 3 hostile [[Shadow]]s. | * '''Destroying the book.''' The book can be destroyed only by {{DamageType|Radiant}} damage. Destroying it will net disapproval from Astarion, but approval from {{CharLink|Karlach}}, {{CharLink|Lae'zel}}, and {{CharLink|Wyll}}. Destroying the book will spawn 3 hostile [[Shadow]]s. | ||
* '''Using Knock.''' Using the | * '''Using Knock.''' Using the {{SAI|Knock}} spell on the book will summon one [[Shadow]]. | ||
* '''Read the book for its dark secrets.''' Interact with the book and use the option to insert the {{SmRarityItem|Dark Amethyst}} to unlock it. In total, three pages of the book can be turned. Each page which is turned prompts a progressively harder [[Wisdom]] [[Saving Throw]] ([[Difficulty Class|DC]] 10, 15, and 20). The following possible events can occur: | * '''Read the book for its dark secrets.''' Interact with the book and use the option to insert the {{SmRarityItem|Dark Amethyst}} to unlock it. In total, three pages of the book can be turned. Each page which is turned prompts a progressively harder [[Wisdom]] [[Saving Throw]] ([[Difficulty Class|DC]] 10, 15, and 20). The following possible events can occur: | ||
** Failing one Saving Throw curses the reader with {{Cond|Whispers of Madness}} ({{Disadvantage}} on Wisdom [[Check]]s until cleansed by {{SAI|Remove Curse}}). | ** Failing one Saving Throw curses the reader with {{Cond|Whispers of Madness}} ({{Disadvantage}} on Wisdom [[Check]]s until cleansed by {{SAI|Remove Curse}}). | ||
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After placing the {{SmRarityItem|Dark Amethyst}} in the book's cover, the item quote will change from '' 'It. Is. Not. Too. Late.' '' to '' 'Look. Away.' '' | After placing the {{SmRarityItem|Dark Amethyst}} in the book's cover, the item quote will change from '' 'It. Is. Not. Too. Late.' '' to '' 'Look. Away.' '' | ||
=== Act Three === | ==== Act Three ==== | ||
With the help of {{CharLink|Gale}} and {{CharLink|Tolna Tome-Monger}} at [[Sorcerous Sundries]] in the [[Lower City]], it can be revealed that in order to unlock the full potential of the book, the {{SmRarityItem|The Tharchiate Codex}} somewhere in the vault of Sorcerous Sundries needs to be obtained. The help of {{CharLink|Mystic Carrion}} in [[Philgrave's Mansion]] - for a 1500 gp fee - reveals the same. | With the help of {{CharLink|Gale}} and {{CharLink|Tolna Tome-Monger}} at [[Sorcerous Sundries]] in the [[Lower City]], it can be revealed that in order to unlock the full potential of the book, the {{SmRarityItem|The Tharchiate Codex}} somewhere in the vault of Sorcerous Sundries needs to be obtained. The help of {{CharLink|Mystic Carrion}} in [[Philgrave's Mansion]] - for a 1500 gp fee - reveals the same. | ||
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Having the {{Pass|Forbidden Knowledge}} feature allows the reader to ''safely'' obtain another permanent bonus from the [[Mirror of Loss]] in the [[House of Grief]]; see [[Permanent Bonuses]] for more details. | Having the {{Pass|Forbidden Knowledge}} feature allows the reader to ''safely'' obtain another permanent bonus from the [[Mirror of Loss]] in the [[House of Grief]]; see [[Permanent Bonuses]] for more details. | ||
If {{CharLink|Yurgir}} has not been killed for {{CharLink|Raphael}}, having {{CharLink|Astarion}} successfully read both the ''Necromancy of Thay'' and the {{SmRarityItem|Tharchiate Codex}} allows him to find out the meaning of his scars. | If {{CharLink|Yurgir}} has not been killed for {{CharLink|Raphael}}, having {{CharLink|Astarion}} successfully read both the ''Necromancy of Thay'' and the {{SmRarityItem|The Tharchiate Codex|Tharchiate Codex}} allows him to find out the meaning of his scars. | ||
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{{Inflicts|Baleful Knowledge|item}} | {{Inflicts|Baleful Knowledge|item}} | ||
{{Inflicts|Whispers of Madness|item}} | {{Inflicts|Whispers of Madness|item}} |