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| description = {{story|Necromancy of Thay}} is a [[Story Item|Story-related]] [[Books|Book]] related to the [[Search the Cellar]] [[Quest]]. {{SpoilerWarning}} <!-- This is the first text that will appear on the page. Briefly describe what the item is and what makes it noteworthy. -->
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| quote = It. Is. Not. Too. Late.
| quote = It. Is. Not. Too. Late.
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* In the [[Apothecary's Cellar]] beneath the [[Blighted Village]], behind a locked gate, on an altar.
* In the [[Apothecary's Cellar]] beneath the [[Blighted Village]], behind a locked gate, on an altar.
** To access the hidden portion of the cellar containing the book, you must move a wardrobe by pulling a lever hidden behind a box, then speak with the magic mirror and either [[Intimidation|intimidate]] it or correctly answer its questions:
:* To access the hidden portion of the cellar containing the book, you must move a wardrobe by pulling a lever hidden behind a box, then speak with the magic mirror and either [[Intimidation|intimidate]] it or correctly answer its questions:
*** ''What think you of the Zulkir known as Szass Tam?'' 'Szass Tam is a foul, wretched creature.'
::* ''What think you of the Zulkir known as Szass Tam?'' 'Szass Tam is a foul, wretched creature.'
*** ''Why might one use balsam ointment?'' 'To clean a wound.'
::* ''Why might one use balsam ointment?'' 'To clean a wound.'
*** ''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.'
::* ''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.'
** The locked gate in front of the book can be [[Sleight of Hand|lockpicked]] as of release. The [[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 [[File:Misty Step Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Misty Step]] [[Misty Step]] can be used to bypass the gate.
:* The locked gate in front of the book can be [[Sleight of Hand|lockpicked]] as of release. The [[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 [[File:Misty Step Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Misty Step]] [[Misty Step]] can be used to bypass the gate.
** Note that taking the book will trigger a trap. To avoid this, you can enter turn-based mode and place an item of similar weight (like another book) on the pedestal, or simply [[Trap Disarm Toolkit|disarm]] the two nearby statues.
:* Note that taking the book will trigger a trap. To avoid this, you can enter turn-based mode and place an item of similar weight (like another book) on the pedestal, or simply [[Trap Disarm Toolkit|disarm]] the two nearby statues.
* To read the book, you must obtain the {{story|Dark Amethyst}} from the [[Whispering Depths]], 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]]. {{coords|-550|-350}}
* To read the book, you must obtain the {{story|Dark Amethyst}} from the [[Whispering Depths]], 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]]. {{coords|-550|-350}}
* See [[#Notes and Trivia|Notes and Trivia]] for the possible paths that can be taken with this book.
* See [[#Notes and Trivia|Notes and Trivia]] for the possible paths that can be taken with this book.
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* Once the book has been opened by one character, it will not open for any other character. Once all three pages have been turned, the book will refuse to open again for anyone until more knowledge is gained later in the game.
* Once the book has been opened by one character, it will not open for any other character. Once all three pages have been turned, the book will refuse to open again for anyone until more knowledge is gained later in the game.
* After reading, the item quote will change from '' 'It. Is. Not. Too. Late.' '' to '' 'Look. Away.' ''
* After reading, the item quote will change from '' 'It. Is. Not. Too. Late.' '' to '' 'Look. Away.' ''
 
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=== Act Three ===
=== Act Three ===
* With the help of [[Mystic Carrion]] in [[Philgraves' Mansion]] in the [[Lower City]], you can learn - for a 1500 gp fee - that in order to unlock the full potential of the book, you need to seek the [[The Tharchiate Codex]] somewhere within [[Sorcerous Sundries]]. This step is not necessary, but does help point you in the right direction.
* With the help of [[Mystic Carrion]] in [[Philgraves' Mansion]] in the [[Lower City]], you can learn - for a 1500 gp fee - that in order to unlock the full potential of the book, you need to seek the [[The Tharchiate Codex]] somewhere within [[Sorcerous Sundries]]. This step is not necessary, but does help point you in the right direction.
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** Reading the Codex also grants you [[The Tharchiate Codex: Blessing]] passive feature, which allows you to automatically gain 20 temporary [[Hit Points]] after each [[Long Rest]].
** Reading the Codex also grants you [[The Tharchiate Codex: Blessing]] passive feature, which allows you to automatically gain 20 temporary [[Hit Points]] after each [[Long Rest]].
* Having the {{SmIconLink|Passive Feature Generic Icon.png|Forbidden Knowledge}} feature allows you to ''safely'' obtain another permanent bonus from the Mirror of Loss in the [[House of Grief]]; see [[Permanent Bonuses]] for more details.
* Having the {{SmIconLink|Passive Feature Generic Icon.png|Forbidden Knowledge}} feature allows you to ''safely'' obtain another permanent bonus from the Mirror of Loss in the [[House of Grief]]; see [[Permanent Bonuses]] for more details.
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