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==Locations==
==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===
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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===
[[File:Cloister of Sombre Embrace Armoury.jpg|thumb|A view of the armoury.]]
[[File:Cloister of Sombre Embrace Night Orchid Chave.jpg|thumb|Picnic area in the 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}}.
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===
[[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.
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.



Revision as of 21:08, 27 August 2024

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

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

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. 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

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

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

A view of the armoury.
Picnic area in the 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

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

Notable characters

Merchants

  • Nocturne Nocturne - sells scrolls, poisons and potions.

Related quests

Related literature

Notable loot

Dropped by Viconia DeVir:

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