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{{Location page
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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==Overview==
[[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]]
[[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]]
===Training areas===
===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.
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. Only {{CharLink|Shadowheart}} can reveal the true purpose of the mannequins through a passive {{Ability check|History|20}} for each outfit. '''Interrogation Training''' contains a torture chamber.


===Main chamber===
===Main chamber===
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===Dormitories===
===Dormitories===
[[File:Cloister of Sombre Embrace Dormitories.jpg|thumb|A view of the dormitories]]
The dormitories are located to the north of the main chamber. {{CharLink|Nocturne}} can be found there and will offer to trade with the party. Speaking with her will also complete {{Quest|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.
The dormitories are located to the north of the main chamber. {{CharLink|Nocturne}} can be found there and will offer to trade with the party. Speaking with her will also complete {{Quest|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===
===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 {{SmRarityItem|Night Orchid}}s.
[[File:Cloister of Sombre Embrace Armoury.jpg|thumb|A view of the armoury.]]
[[File:Cloister of Sombre Embrace Night Orchid Chave.jpg|thumb|A picnic area in the Night Orchid Cave.]]
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 {{SmRarityItem|Night Orchid|Night Orchids}}.


===Threshold of Loss===
===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 {{SmRarityItem|Silver 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 {{CharLink|Shadowheart|Shadowheart's}} parents are trapped; see the quest {{Quest|Daughter of Darkness}} for more information.
[[File:Cloister of Sombre Embrace Threshold of Loss.jpg|thumb|Looking west over Shadowheart's parents and the Mirror 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 {{SmRarityItem|Silver Key}}, opened by casting {{SAI|Knock}}, 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 {{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.
An intact [[Mirror of Loss]] can be found at {{Coords|-474|-1650}} behind Shadowheart's parents; see its page for more information on interactions.


==Connected locations==
==Connected locations==
*[[House of Grief]]
*{{Loc|House of Grief}}


==Notable characters==
==Notable characters==
* {{CharLink|Arnell Hallowleaf}}
* {{MdCharLink|Arnell Hallowleaf}}
* {{CharLink|Emmeline Hallowleaf}}  
* {{MdCharLink|Emmeline Hallowleaf}}  
* {{CharLink|Viconia DeVir}}
* {{MdCharLink|Viconia DeVir}}
* {{CharLink|Fredrichk|Sentry Fredrichk}}
* {{MdCharLink|Justiciar Crusader|Justiciar Crusaders}} (level 7) - 2x
* 8 Sharran Novices (level 4)
* {{MdCharLink|Fredrichk|Sentry Fredrichk}}
* 5 Sharran Fidelians (level 7)
* {{MdCharLink|Sharran Fidelian|Sharran Fidelians}} (level 7) - 5x
* 2 Justiciar Crusaders (level 7)
* {{MdCharLink|Sharran Novice|Shararn Novices}} (level 4) - 8x
* 3 Sharran Sentries (level 4)
* {{MdCharLink|Sharran Sentry|Sharran Sentry}} (level 4) - 3x


===Merchants===
===Merchants===
* {{CharLink|Nocturne}} - sells scrolls, poisons and potions.
* {{MdCharLink|Nocturne}} - sells scrolls, poisons and potions.


==Related quests==
==Related quests==
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* {{Quest|Investigate the House of Grief}}
* {{Quest|Investigate the House of Grief}}
** {{SubQuest|Surrender Shadowheart to Viconia}}
** {{SubQuest|Surrender Shadowheart to Viconia}}
== Related literature ==
* {{MdRarityItem|In Service of the Night}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Skeletons in Patriar Closets}}


==Notable loot==
==Notable loot==
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* {{MdRarityItem|High Security Vault n°8 Key}}
* {{MdRarityItem|High Security Vault n°8 Key}}


 
{{Lower City}}
[[Category:Locations]][[Category:Act Three Locations]]
[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Act Three Locations]]

Latest revision as of 21:13, 3 November 2024

Viconia in the Cloister of Sombre Embrace
The Cloister of Sombre Embrace is a Location within the House of Grief in Act Three of Baldur's Gate 3. It is led by Mother Superior Viconia DeVir.

Overview[edit | edit source]

A map of the Cloister of Sombre Embrace
A map of the Cloister of Sombre Embrace

Training areas[edit | edit source]

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. Only Shadowheart Shadowheart can reveal the true purpose of the mannequins through a passive DC 20 History check for each outfit. Interrogation Training contains a torture chamber.

Main chamber[edit | edit source]

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

Dormitories[edit | edit source]

A view of the dormitories

The dormitories are located to the north of the main chamber. Nocturne Nocturne can be found there and will offer to trade with the party. Speaking with her will also complete A Familiar Face 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[edit | edit source]

A view of the armoury.
A picnic area in the Night Orchid Cave.

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[edit | edit source]

Looking west over Shadowheart's parents and the Mirror 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 Silver Key, opened by casting Knock Knock, 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 Daughter of Darkness for more information.

An intact Mirror of Loss can be found at X: -474 Y: -1650 behind Shadowheart's parents; see its page for more information on interactions.

Connected locations[edit | edit source]

Notable characters[edit | edit source]

Merchants[edit | edit source]

  • Nocturne Nocturne - sells scrolls, poisons and potions.

Related quests[edit | edit source]

Related literature[edit | edit source]

Notable loot[edit | edit source]

Dropped by Viconia DeVir:

Inside a Jewellery Box X: -398 Y: -1591:

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