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'''Help Omeluum investigate the parasite''' is a sub-[[quest]] of [[Chapter One|Chapter One's]] main quest, [[Remove the Parasite]]. It can be initiated by speaking with [[Blurg]] and [[Omeluum]] at [[Ebonlake Grotto]] (the Myconid Colony), and informing them of the parasite.{{SpoilerWarning}}
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'''Help Omeluum Investigate the Parasite''' is a sub-[[quest]] of [[Act One|Act One's]] main quest, {{Quest|Find a Cure}}. It can be initiated by speaking with {{CharLink|Blurg}} and {{CharLink|Omeluum}} at [[Ebonlake Grotto]] (the Myconid Colony), and informing them of the parasite.
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==Objectives==
==Objectives==
*Let Omeluum examine the parasite.
{{Quest objective|Let Omeluum examine the parasite.|
**We mentioned the parasite to Blurg, a hobgoblin. His colleague, a mind flayer named Omeluum, offered to examine it. Perhaps it can cure us?
*We mentioned the parasite to Blurg, a hobgoblin. His colleague, a mind flayer named Omeluum, offered to examine it. Perhaps it can cure us?
}}
{{Quest objective|Ask Omeluum how to negate the tadpole's magic.|
*The mind flayer couldn't extract the parasite, but offered us a way to negate the magic protecting it.
}}
{{Quest objective|Find the mushrooms Omeluum requested.|
*To help us, Omeluum requires a Tongue of Madness mushroom and some Timmask Spores. We can find both at the mysterious tower nearby.
* We found some Timmask Spores. We'll need to bring them back to Omeluum once we find the Tongue of Madness.
* We found the Tongue of Madness. We'll need to bring it back to Omeluum along with the Timmask Spores.
}}
{{Quest objective|Drink the potion Omeluum made for us.|
*Before Omeluum can start the procedure, we'll need to drink the potion it made from the mushrooms we found.
}}
{{Quest objective|Get the Ring of Mind Shielding from Omeluum.|
*The potion Omeluum gave us didn't work - it made the parasite even stronger. To calm it down, Omeluum is willing to trade us a ring of mind shielding.
}}
{{Quest objective|Quest Completed!|
* We left the area before Omeluum could help. We'll need to find a cure somewhere else.
}}


*Ask Omeluum how to negate the tadpole's magic.
==Walkthrough==
**The mind flayer couldn't extract the parasite, but offered us a way to negate the magic protecting it.
The quest is officially started by talking to Blurg, who upon learning about your situation (if the party chose to share), summons his ally Omeluum to consult. Talking to Omeluum and agreeing to its plan to brew the potion will kick off the quest.  
 
*Find the mushrooms Omeluum requested.
**To help us, Omeluum requires a Tongue of Madness mushroom and some Timmask Spores. We can find both at the mysterious tower nearby.


*Drink the potion Omeluum made for us.
To complete this quest, the party will have to travel to the [[Arcane Tower]] per Omeluum's instructions to obtain the items they need.  
**Before Omeluum can start the procedure, we'll need to drink the potion it made from the mushrooms we found.
*Get the Ring of Mind Shielding from Omeluum.
**The potion Omeluum gave us didn't work - it made the parasite even stronger. To calm it down, Omeluum is willing to trade us a ring of mind shielding.


==Walkthrough==
However, it is also possible to both acquire {{SmRarityItem|Tongue of Madness}} and {{SmRarityItem|Timmask Spores (ingredient)|Timmask Spores}} without entering the tower. For Timmask mushrooms, approaching them in turn based mode and picking up the spores before they disappear works. Tongue of Madness can be bought from {{CharLink|Derryth Bonecloak}}.
To complete this quest, the player will have to travel to the [[Arcane Tower]] per Omeluum's instructions to obtain the items they need. This guide will contain information for the full exploration of the tower. Strictly speaking the player does not need to explore most of the tower to complete this quest.  


==Dealing with the Defenses==
===The Arcane Tower===
[[File:Arcane Turret.jpg|thumb|An active Arcane Cannon. ]]
====Dealing with the defences====
The tower is guarded by automated [[Arcane Cannon|Arcane Cannons]]. They are automatically hostile and will shoot at your characters whenever they're in sight-line and in range - there is a targeting indicator that will tell you this. Anything that breaks this line of sight indicator - i.e. solid obstacles, will effectively stop the attacks.  
[[File:Arcane Turret.jpg|thumb|An active Arcane Cannon.]]
The tower is guarded by automated {{CharLink|Arcane Turret|Arcane Turrets}}. They are automatically hostile and will shoot at the party members whenever they're in sight-line and in range - there is a targeting indicator that will tell this. Anything that breaks this line of sight indicator - i.e. solid obstacles - will effectively stop the attacks.  


As of the Early Access, automated defenses do not trigger a Turnbased combat encounter - rather, they will shoot and attack in real-time exploration mode as well. It is recommended that you consider turning on [[Turnbase Mode]] to make movement and controlling your party more manageable.   
Automated defences do not trigger a turn-based combat encounter - rather, they will shoot and attack in real-time exploration mode as well. It is recommended to turn on turn-based mode to make movement and controlling the party more manageable.   


In general, there are a few approaches to dealing with these the [[Arcane Cannon|Arcane Cannons]]:
In general, there are a few approaches to dealing with these the Arcane Cannons:


*'''Brute force''' - the cannons can be directly damaged and rendered inoperable. Take note of its resistances and <span style="color:#3366cc">Lightning</span> vulnerability.
*'''Brute force''' - the cannons can be directly damaged and rendered inoperable. They have some resistances and {{DamageColor|Lightning|Lightning}} vulnerability.
*'''Override''' - the cannons can be shut down once the player gains access to the 1st floor and restores power.
*'''Override''' - the cannons can be shut down once gaining access to the 1st floor and restores power.
*'''Running by/Stealth''' - this is best done in Turnbase Mode as it'll allow the player to move cover-to-cover between turns.
*'''Running by/Stealth''' - this is best done in turn-based mode as it'll allow the party members to move cover-to-cover between turns.
*'''Anti-Magic''' - as the Arcane Cannons are magical constructs, being within the vicinity of the [[Anti-Magic]] effect of the [[Sussur Bloom]] will shut them down temporarily.
*'''Anti-Magic''' - as the Arcane Cannons are magical constructs, being within the vicinity of the [[Anti-Magic]] effect of the {{SmRarityItem|Sussur Bloom}} will shut them down temporarily.
**[[Sussur Bloom|Sussur Blooms]] can be found in the garden at the bottom of the [[Arcane Tower]], or at the Sussur Tree in [[Dread Hollow]].
**Sussur Blooms can be found in the garden at the bottom of the Arcane Tower, or at the Sussur Tree in [[Dread Hollow]].
**Attacking a Cannon while it's shut-down by the Anti-Magic field will destroy it, as opposed to "knocking it out".   
**Attacking a Cannon while it's shut-down by the Anti-Magic field will destroy it, as opposed to "knocking it out".   
Destroying the turrets will net you more experience overall - as each defeated tower nets 40 XP as of Patch 9 of the Early Access.


Note, cannons that have previously been rendered inoperable (by brute force) but not destroyed can actually be revived by the Anti-Magic aura, by walking into and then out of its range. You'll see the circuitry on the cannon re-ignite when this happens. This is something to take note of and to be careful of if you're combining the brute force approach with the Anti-magic approach afterwards.  
Cannons that have previously been rendered inoperable (by brute force) but not destroyed can actually be revived by the Anti-Magic aura, by walking into and then out of its range.  


== Navigating the Tower ==
==== Navigating the tower ====
[[File:Fungus Platform.jpg|thumb|The fungus on the south wall serving as jumping platforms. ]]
In general, there are two formal/obvious ways to navigate the tower:
In general, there are two formal/obvious ways to navigate the tower:


* Platforming on the fungus growing on the South side of the tower (can access the 2nd floor, and the exterior of the 1st).
* Platforming on the fungus growing on the South side of the tower through which the party can access the 2nd floor, and the exterior of the 1st.
* Restoring power and using the elevator (all floors).
* Restoring power and using the elevator (all floors).


If the player have access to flight (such as the [[Fly]] spell, or the [[Circle of the Moon|Circle of the Moon Druid's]] [[Wild Shape#Wild Shape: Dire Raven|Dire Raven form]]), they can completely bypass the need to restore the tower's power. However, this means they'll give up on 25 Experience and potentially [[Inspiration|Inspiration Points]] for the [[Guild Artisan]] background.  
If having access to flight (such as the {{SAI|Fly}} spell, or the [[Circle of the Moon|Circle of the Moon Druid's]] [[Wild Shape#Wild Shape: Dire Raven|Dire Raven form]]), the party can completely bypass the need to restore the tower's power. However, this means they'll give up on 25 Experience and potentially [[Inspiration|inspiration points]] for the [[Guild Artisan]] background.  
 
To successfully finish the quest, the player only needs to visit 2nd Floor (Greenhouse), which contains some [[Tongue of Madness]] mushroom and [[Timmask Spores]]. Once they have these, they can return to [[Omeluum]] to finish the quest. Everything else is strictly optional:
{| class="wikitable"
|+Arcane Tower Layout
!Level
!How to Access
!Notable Elements
|-
|5th Floor (Roof)
|Can be reached by the '''elevator''' and/or '''flight'''.
|This level contains [[Bernard]], and the [[Guiding Light]] ring which is one method to visit the basement.
|-
|4th Floor (Bedroom)
|Can be reached by the '''elevator''' and/or '''flight'''.
|Contains key elements that allows the player to converse with Bernard and other constructs peacefully.
|-
|3rd Floor (Main Entrance)
|Can be accessed by the '''Main Door'''. Or '''flight''' and '''elevator''' if approaching from another level.
|Contains the '''Chest of Mundane''' and 2x [[Arcane Cannon|Arcane Cannons]].
|-
|2nd Floor (Greenhouse)
|Can be reached by the '''elevator, flight,''' or by '''jumping''' or '''teleporting''' on the mushrooms on the tower exterior.
|Contains the '''quest related items''' ([[Tongue of Madness]], [[Timmask Spores]]). If the player does not wish to explore the rest of the tower, they only have to visit this one floor.
|-
|1st Floor (Generator)
|The exterior Garden can be access by '''flight''', '''jumping''' or '''teleporting''' on outside the tower. The locked 1st floor itself can be accessed by the '''Back Door''' or a '''Hole''' on the wall.
|Contains the generator that allows you to restore power to the tower.
|-
|Basement (Secret Room)
|Can reach through elevator with the [[Guiding Light]] ring equipped, or by '''flying''' through a gap from the 1st level. 
|Contains treasures - including the [[Staff of Arcane Blessing]], [[the Sparkswall]], and another set of the quest items ([[Tongue of Madness]], [[Timmask Spores]]).
|}
 
=== The 1st Floor (Generator) and Activating the Tower ===
[[File:Fungus Platform.jpg|thumb|The fungus on the south wall serving as jumping platforms. ]]
To fully explore the tower, the player's goal would be to enter the locked 1st level of the tower - as the generator used to restore power to the tower is located there. To access this floor, the player must first get to the bottom of the tower.
 
Without a working elevator, the player will have to use the fungus platforms growing on the Southern wall of the tower to jump their way down. It is a good idea to cast [[Feather Fall]] to prevent unnecessary fall damage. Alternatively, Flying or teleporting (via [[Misty Step]]) will also get the player down without issues.
 
The 1st floor is locked and one of the few areas that is not accessible directly by flight. There are two options to get in:
 
* Through the Ornate Door in the back, which can be unlocked with a DC15 Sleight of Hand check, or by breaking it down (24 [[Hit Points]], [[Lesser Toughness]]).
* [[File:Hole.jpg|thumb|The hole which serves as an alternative entrance to the first floor. ]]By accessing a hole on the South wall (it looks like a pipe). The player will need to first pass a [[Perception]] check, and then crawl through as a small creature (i.e. the [[Druid|Druid's]] [[Wild Shape|Cat Wildshape]] or a character shrunk by the [[Reduce]] spell).
 
To restore power to the tower - which will activate the elevator and deactivate the automated defenses - the player will need to bring [[Sussur Bloom|Sussur Blooms]] to the Power Generator. [[Sussur Bloom|Sussur Blooms]] can be found at the Garden just outside the door, or from the tree at [[Dread Hollow]].
 
Interact with the Power Generator to bring up the crafting menu and use it to combine the machine with the Bloom. A cutscene should play where the tower comes to life, and you will gain 25 [[Experience]] and an [[Inspiration Point]] for the [[Guild Artisan]] background. With the power restore, you can now navigate up and down the tower via the central elevator.
 
===The 2nd Floor (Greenhouse) ===
This floor can only be accessed by the restored elevator, by flying, or by platforming on the exterior fungus on the south side of the tower. This is a level that contains all the mushrooms required for the quest. Once the quest items are obtained, all other actions at the tower is strictly option. Skip forward to the [[Help Omeluum investigate the parasite|Return to Omeluum]] section to finish the quest. 
 
The other notable items on this floor is the '''Threadbare Book''' containing the following phrase: 
 
* ''"How can I trust? How should I know? How can I show myself, my darkest me?"''
 
This can provides additional options to interact with [[Bernard]] later on the roof.
 
===The 3rd Floor (Main Entrance) ===
The main floor can be access directly through the front door of the tower. Exploring this floor is completely optional as the player can go straight to the 2nd floor Greenhouse to complete the quest, or the 1st floor to restore power.
 
The primary benefit of exploring the main floor prior to restoring the power would be additional XP from the two still-active Arcane Cannons, and getting access to [[Mystra's Grace]] earlier. The latter can provide the party an additional casting of [[Feather Fall]] which can help them avoid some damage trying to access the 1st floor. As the elevator inside is inactive, they will ultimately need to still find an alternative way to the lower levels.
 
Opening the Main Door requires succeeding on a [[Difficulty Class]] 15 [[Sleight of Hand]] [[Skill Check|Check]]. Alternatively, the main door can also be broken down - it has [[Medium Toughness]] and 36 [[Hit Points]]. Opening this door prior to the restoration of power will lead to a confrontation with two [[Arcane Cannon|Arcane Cannons]]. Once they've been dealt with, you are free to roam and explore the main level of the Arcane Tower. 


* The Southern balcony doesn't contain any notable items, but lets you access the exterior fungus platforms to the lower levels.  
To successfully finish the quest, it is necessary to visit first floor (greenhouse), which contains some {{SmRarityItem|Tongue of Madness}} mushroom and {{SmRarityItem|Timmask Spores (ingredient)|Timmask Spores}}. Once they have these, they can return to {{CharLink|Omeluum}} to finish the quest. Everything else is strictly optional. See [[Arcane Tower]] for more information.


* The Northern balcony has the Chest of the Mundane.
=== Returning to Omeluum ===
** Approaching it will trigger an [[Arcana]] [[Skill Check|Check]]. If your character passes, they'll identify that the chest is in-fact magical, despite its name and mundane looking loot. Taking the items out from it will reveal they are two level 1 magical scrolls (randomized), and [[Mystra's Grace]]. Approaching the chest with the Sussur Bloom's Anti-Magic aura will also dispel the illusion and show the true loot inside the chest.  
Once returning to Omeluum, it will brew the potion as promised, and attempts to extract the tadpole from the talking party member.


===The 4th Floor (Bedroom) ===
If passing a passive {{Ability check|Insight|10}}, the party can learn that Omeluum expects doubt and fear from them. If asked if the experiment is dangerous, it will tell them that it does not know what the potion will make them see or feel, but that they may become a danger to themselves. The illithid will however reassure them that the potion won't kill them.
This floor can only be accessed by the restored elevator or by flying. This floor contains documents that the player should inspect prior to ascending to the 5th Floor (Roof).  


* The Road to Darkness can be found on the floor, underneath the desk on the corner.
The character that drinks the potion will automatically attempt a series of saving throws.
* The Torn-out paper on the cupboard at


Aside from the books, the magical ring [[Mage's Friend]] can also be looted on this floor.  
==== First saving throw ====
A passive {{Saving Throw|CON|dc=15}} which, if failed, will inflict {{cond|Poisoned}} on the character for 10 rounds.


===The 5th Floor (The Roof) ===
==== Second saving throw ====
Once Omeluum starts psionically probing, the tadpole will resist, and the party member must choose whether to attempt a save, either with a {{Saving Throw|INT|dc=10}} or {{Saving Throw|Wisdom|dc=10}}. If the party member fails the saving throw, they gain the {{Cond|Tongue of Madness}} condition for 5 turns, which gives them [[Disadvantage]] on [[Charisma]] checks.


This floor can only be accessed by the restored elevator or by flying. Upon arriving onto the floor, a dialogue will trigger with [[Bernard]], who is standing guard by the elevator.
==== Third saving throw ====
The interacting party member must finally attempt a second saving throw, this time with a {{Saving Throw|Wisdom|dc=15}} or {{Saving Throw|Intelligence|dc=15}}. (There are three dialogue options, but two of them lead to the same Wisdom saving throw while the third is Intelligence.) The party member is Dazed for 5 turns if they fail this save, which gives them disadvantage on Wisdom and Intelligence checks.{{note|This is {{em|different}} from the {{Cond|Dazed}} condition caused by attacks like the [[Pommel Strike]] weapon action.}}


Bernard speaks strictly in poetry, with the scattered lines found throughout the Arcane Tower serving as various command phrases for him. In the first meeting, if the player must have read '''The Roads of Darkness''' and responded with ''"Or art though friend, a rescue from my lonely wake?"'' to avoid having Bernard become hostile and attack. Successfully doing this grants the player 50 Experience points.
==== Survival Instinct ====
Regardless of which saves were successful, Omeluum is unable to extract the tadpole. Rather, its intervention has caused the tadpole to become stronger. This results in the party member that drank the potion gaining the [[Survival Instinct]] power.{{note|In the Early Access, the character instead gained the [[Repulsor]] [[Tadpole Power]].}} At this point, the quest will be marked as complete.


Afterwards, the player will have several options/commands they can use with Bernard, depending on what they've read. 
As it was unable to help, Omeluum will offer the party its {{SmRarityItem|Ring of Mind-Shielding}}, though it would not part with it completely for free.
{| class="wikitable"
!Line !!Action!!Required Book
|-
|''"Or art though friend, a rescue from my lonely wake?"''
|Causes Bernard to not turn hostile. Triggered during the first conversation. '''Required for the other options.'''
|The Roads of Darkness (4th Floor)
|-
| ''"How can I trust? How will I ever know? / How can I show myself, my darkest me?"''
|Bernard will place {{SmallIcon|Guiding Light Icon.png}} [[Guiding Light]] on a table.
|Threadbare Book (2nd Floor)
|-
|''"These empty sheets are all that's left on you. / The last of all the thoughtless gifts you gave."''
|Bernard will give the player a [[Potion of Greater Healing]].
| Patched Parchment (table next to Bernard, 5th Floor)
|-
|''"There is a light in every living thing. / It's crawling t'wards the surface to survive."''
|Bernard and the nearby [[Animated Armour]]s become hostile and attack.
|Dusty Book (3rd Floor)
|-
|''"The silence stretches on - I'm all alone. / Please, can I hold your hands, for just a while?"''
|Bernard will hug the player and reassure them. It speaks as if the player is Lenore.
| Torn-out paper (4th Floor)
|}
The [[Guiding Light]] Ring can be obtained by reciting the passage above, or by destroying Bernard in combat. It cannot be pick-pocketed.


==Secret Basement==
The party can either buy this ring or convince Omeluum to give it to them in several variants: by {{Ability check|Persuasion|15}} (Githyanki have a unique dialogue line for this option), {{Ability check|Intimidation|20}}, or proposing to describe the inner structure of a [[Nautiloid]]. The latter demands either an {{Ability check|Intelligence|10}} which has an [[Advantage]] if the player has read a relevant [[Rune Slate]] while being on the ship in the [[Prologue]], or a {{Ability check|Performance|10}}.{{note|During ''Early Access'', the player's options included:
This floor can only be accessed by the restored elevator or by flying. To access it with the elevator, the player must obtain the Guiding Light from Bernard and equip it. Then, when they approach the elevator, an additional "Basement" button will appear, which will take the player directly to this secret room when activated.
* Offer gold - i.e. trade for it just like any other merchant
* Trade their knowledge/experience of the Nautiloid - requires a DC 15 [[Intelligence]] or [[Performance]] Check.
* Intimidate Omeluum - requires succeeding a DC 20 [[Intimidation]] Check. Omeluum will not turn hostile in case of a failure.}}{{note|If the party member has failed their previous saves during the extraction process, they can choose to leave the conversation and allow those effects to pass prior to attempting the skill checks to obtain the Ring of Psionic Protection. In Early Access, it seems that the party member is free to try these checks to get the ring for free as many times as they want.}}


Alternatively, with access to flight, the player can take advantage of a gap between the first floor and basement stair well that will allow them to fly down to the secret floor without ever needing to interact with Bernard or getting the Guiding Light.  
== Quest rewards ==
* The character who drinks Omeluum's potion gains the [[Survival Instinct]] tadpole ability.
* {{MdRarityItem|Ring of Mind-Shielding}} (can be purchased or obtained through checks).
* Omeluum becomes a trader, with notable items like {{RarityItem|Pearl of Power Amulet}} and {{RarityItem|Creation's Echo}} in its inventory.


== Returning to Omeluum ==
== Notes ==
Once the player returns to Omeluum, he will brew the potion as promised and attempts to extract the tadpole from the player. (To be added).
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{{notelist}}
* Although {{CharLink|Lae'zel}}, if she is present, will be extremely rude to Omeluum and generally hostile to the idea of working with an Illithid, her Approval is not affected by anything that happens in this quest.
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Latest revision as of 18:24, 16 November 2024

Omeluum hopes to aid the party in removing their parasite.

Help Omeluum Investigate the Parasite is a sub-quest of Act One's main quest, Find a Cure Find a Cure. It can be initiated by speaking with Blurg Blurg and Omeluum Omeluum at Ebonlake Grotto (the Myconid Colony), and informing them of the parasite.

Objectives[edit | edit source]

Let Omeluum examine the parasite.
  • We mentioned the parasite to Blurg, a hobgoblin. His colleague, a mind flayer named Omeluum, offered to examine it. Perhaps it can cure us?
Ask Omeluum how to negate the tadpole's magic.
  • The mind flayer couldn't extract the parasite, but offered us a way to negate the magic protecting it.
Find the mushrooms Omeluum requested.
  • To help us, Omeluum requires a Tongue of Madness mushroom and some Timmask Spores. We can find both at the mysterious tower nearby.
  • We found some Timmask Spores. We'll need to bring them back to Omeluum once we find the Tongue of Madness.
  • We found the Tongue of Madness. We'll need to bring it back to Omeluum along with the Timmask Spores.
Drink the potion Omeluum made for us.
  • Before Omeluum can start the procedure, we'll need to drink the potion it made from the mushrooms we found.
Get the Ring of Mind Shielding from Omeluum.
  • The potion Omeluum gave us didn't work - it made the parasite even stronger. To calm it down, Omeluum is willing to trade us a ring of mind shielding.
Quest Completed!
  • We left the area before Omeluum could help. We'll need to find a cure somewhere else.

Walkthrough[edit | edit source]

The quest is officially started by talking to Blurg, who upon learning about your situation (if the party chose to share), summons his ally Omeluum to consult. Talking to Omeluum and agreeing to its plan to brew the potion will kick off the quest.

To complete this quest, the party will have to travel to the Arcane Tower per Omeluum's instructions to obtain the items they need.

However, it is also possible to both acquire Tongue of Madness and Timmask Spores without entering the tower. For Timmask mushrooms, approaching them in turn based mode and picking up the spores before they disappear works. Tongue of Madness can be bought from Derryth Bonecloak Derryth Bonecloak.

The Arcane Tower[edit | edit source]

Dealing with the defences[edit | edit source]

An active Arcane Cannon.

The tower is guarded by automated Arcane Turret Arcane Turrets. They are automatically hostile and will shoot at the party members whenever they're in sight-line and in range - there is a targeting indicator that will tell this. Anything that breaks this line of sight indicator - i.e. solid obstacles - will effectively stop the attacks.

Automated defences do not trigger a turn-based combat encounter - rather, they will shoot and attack in real-time exploration mode as well. It is recommended to turn on turn-based mode to make movement and controlling the party more manageable.

In general, there are a few approaches to dealing with these the Arcane Cannons:

  • Brute force - the cannons can be directly damaged and rendered inoperable. They have some resistances and Lightning vulnerability.
  • Override - the cannons can be shut down once gaining access to the 1st floor and restores power.
  • Running by/Stealth - this is best done in turn-based mode as it'll allow the party members to move cover-to-cover between turns.
  • Anti-Magic - as the Arcane Cannons are magical constructs, being within the vicinity of the Anti-Magic effect of the Sussur Bloom will shut them down temporarily.
    • Sussur Blooms can be found in the garden at the bottom of the Arcane Tower, or at the Sussur Tree in Dread Hollow.
    • Attacking a Cannon while it's shut-down by the Anti-Magic field will destroy it, as opposed to "knocking it out".

Cannons that have previously been rendered inoperable (by brute force) but not destroyed can actually be revived by the Anti-Magic aura, by walking into and then out of its range.

Navigating the tower[edit | edit source]

The fungus on the south wall serving as jumping platforms.

In general, there are two formal/obvious ways to navigate the tower:

  • Platforming on the fungus growing on the South side of the tower through which the party can access the 2nd floor, and the exterior of the 1st.
  • Restoring power and using the elevator (all floors).

If having access to flight (such as the Fly Fly spell, or the Circle of the Moon Druid's Dire Raven form), the party can completely bypass the need to restore the tower's power. However, this means they'll give up on 25 Experience and potentially inspiration points for the Guild Artisan background.

To successfully finish the quest, it is necessary to visit first floor (greenhouse), which contains some Tongue of Madness mushroom and Timmask Spores. Once they have these, they can return to Omeluum Omeluum to finish the quest. Everything else is strictly optional. See Arcane Tower for more information.

Returning to Omeluum[edit | edit source]

Once returning to Omeluum, it will brew the potion as promised, and attempts to extract the tadpole from the talking party member.

If passing a passive DC 10 Insight check, the party can learn that Omeluum expects doubt and fear from them. If asked if the experiment is dangerous, it will tell them that it does not know what the potion will make them see or feel, but that they may become a danger to themselves. The illithid will however reassure them that the potion won't kill them.

The character that drinks the potion will automatically attempt a series of saving throws.

First saving throw[edit | edit source]

A passive DC 15  Constitution saving throw which, if failed, will inflict Poisoned Poisoned on the character for 10 rounds.

Second saving throw[edit | edit source]

Once Omeluum starts psionically probing, the tadpole will resist, and the party member must choose whether to attempt a save, either with a DC 10  Intelligence saving throw or DC 10  Wisdom saving throw. If the party member fails the saving throw, they gain the Tongue of Madness Tongue of Madness condition for 5 turns, which gives them Disadvantage on Charisma checks.

Third saving throw[edit | edit source]

The interacting party member must finally attempt a second saving throw, this time with a DC 15  Wisdom saving throw or DC 15  Intelligence saving throw. (There are three dialogue options, but two of them lead to the same Wisdom saving throw while the third is Intelligence.) The party member is Dazed for 5 turns if they fail this save, which gives them disadvantage on Wisdom and Intelligence checks.[note 1]

Survival Instinct[edit | edit source]

Regardless of which saves were successful, Omeluum is unable to extract the tadpole. Rather, its intervention has caused the tadpole to become stronger. This results in the party member that drank the potion gaining the Survival Instinct power.[note 2] At this point, the quest will be marked as complete.

As it was unable to help, Omeluum will offer the party its Ring of Mind-Shielding, though it would not part with it completely for free.

The party can either buy this ring or convince Omeluum to give it to them in several variants: by DC 15 Persuasion check (Githyanki have a unique dialogue line for this option), DC 20 Intimidation check, or proposing to describe the inner structure of a Nautiloid. The latter demands either an DC 10 Intelligence check which has an Advantage if the player has read a relevant Rune Slate while being on the ship in the Prologue, or a DC 10 Performance check.[note 3][note 4]

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Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ This is different from the Dazed Dazed condition caused by attacks like the Pommel Strike weapon action.
  2. ↑ In the Early Access, the character instead gained the Repulsor Tadpole Power.
  3. ↑ During Early Access, the player's options included:
    • Offer gold - i.e. trade for it just like any other merchant
    • Trade their knowledge/experience of the Nautiloid - requires a DC 15 Intelligence or Performance Check.
    • Intimidate Omeluum - requires succeeding a DC 20 Intimidation Check. Omeluum will not turn hostile in case of a failure.
  4. ↑ If the party member has failed their previous saves during the extraction process, they can choose to leave the conversation and allow those effects to pass prior to attempting the skill checks to obtain the Ring of Psionic Protection. In Early Access, it seems that the party member is free to try these checks to get the ring for free as many times as they want.
  • Although Lae'zel Lae'zel, if she is present, will be extremely rude to Omeluum and generally hostile to the idea of working with an Illithid, her Approval is not affected by anything that happens in this quest.
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