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The game begins in the [[Nautiloid#Nursery|Nursery]], where the player character breaks free from a [[Mind Flayer Pod]]. Empty Mind Flayer pods are scattered throughout the room, indicating that there might be other survivors. | The game begins in the [[Nautiloid#Nursery|Nursery]], where the player character breaks free from a [[Mind Flayer Pod]]. Empty Mind Flayer pods are scattered throughout the room, indicating that there might be other survivors. | ||
A Mind Flayer "nursery" i.e. a pool filled with larvae can be found in the center of the room. Passing a {{Ability check|Investigation|10}} will reveal that the casing is fragile. If | A Mind Flayer "nursery" i.e. a pool filled with larvae can be found in the center of the room. Passing a {{Ability check|Investigation|10}} will reveal that the casing is fragile. If touching the pool, it explodes and causes damage. Health can be restored at the [[Restoration]] device on the western side of the room at {{coords|33|-428}}. | ||
South of the nursery, the body of a Mind Flayer can be looted for a random [[Valuables#Gemstones|gem]] at {{coords|43|-429}}. | South of the nursery, the body of a Mind Flayer can be looted for a random [[Valuables#Gemstones|gem]] at {{coords|43|-429}}. | ||
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=== The Intellect Devourer === | === The Intellect Devourer === | ||
When interacting with Myrnath, if succeeding an [[Arcana]] [[Abilities#Ability_checks|check]], it is revealed that the exposed brain is an [[Intellect Devourer]]. It is possible to free, abandon, or destroy the brain. If the player character decides to free the creature it can be asked about its name, which is {{CharLink|Us}}. The creature will task the player character to reach the Helm and take | When interacting with Myrnath, if succeeding an [[Arcana]] [[Abilities#Ability_checks|check]], it is revealed that the exposed brain is an [[Intellect Devourer]]. It is possible to free, abandon, or destroy the brain. If the player character decides to free the creature it can be asked about its name, which is {{CharLink|Us}}. The creature will task the player character to reach the Helm and take control of the Nautiloid. It is also possible now to obtain Us as an [[Attached Follower]]. | ||
Before freeing Us, if the passing a {{Ability check|Investigation|10}}, a cerebral extraction can be done by passing a {{Ability check|Medicine|10}} with {{Advantage}}. Otherwise, a {{Ability check|Strength, Dexterity|10}} must be passed. | Before freeing Us, if the passing a {{Ability check|Investigation|10}}, a cerebral extraction can be done by passing a {{Ability check|Medicine|10}} with {{Advantage}}. Otherwise, a {{Ability check|Strength, Dexterity|10}} must be passed. | ||
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Toward the north-east side of the room, Shadowheart is trapped in a Mind Flayer pod. Interacting with Shadowheart initiates the quest {{Quest|Rescue the Illithids' Captive|Rescue the Illithid's Captive}}. If Shadowheart was selected as an origin character, this pod will be empty. [[Warlock|Warlocks]], [[Wizard|Wizards]], and [[Sorcerer|Sorcerers]] can free her by passing an [[Arcana]] Check on the contraption next to the pod. [[Barbarian|Barbarians]] can free her through passing a [[Strength]] Check. Otherwise, the party must head east to the [[Nautiloid#Ceremorphosis_chambers|Ceremorphosis Chamber]] to obtain an {{SmRarityItem|Eldritch Rune}} from a corpse on the far east side at {{coords|62|-355}}. After opening the pod, the party can recruit Shadowheart or ignore her. | Toward the north-east side of the room, Shadowheart is trapped in a Mind Flayer pod. Interacting with Shadowheart initiates the quest {{Quest|Rescue the Illithids' Captive|Rescue the Illithid's Captive}}. If Shadowheart was selected as an origin character, this pod will be empty. [[Warlock|Warlocks]], [[Wizard|Wizards]], and [[Sorcerer|Sorcerers]] can free her by passing an [[Arcana]] Check on the contraption next to the pod. [[Barbarian|Barbarians]] can free her through passing a [[Strength]] Check. Otherwise, the party must head east to the [[Nautiloid#Ceremorphosis_chambers|Ceremorphosis Chamber]] to obtain an {{SmRarityItem|Eldritch Rune}} from a corpse on the far east side at {{coords|62|-355}}. After opening the pod, the party can recruit Shadowheart or ignore her. | ||
If the player character fails the {{Ability_check|Wisdom|2}} check to open the pod using the Eldritch Rune, they can try again using Lae'zel. If both characters fail the Check, Shadowheart will be trapped in the pod but can be found after the prologue. | If the player character fails the {{Ability_check|Wisdom|2}} check to open the pod using the Eldritch Rune, they can try again using Lae'zel (or Losiir, if he is present). If both characters fail the Check, Shadowheart will be trapped in the pod but can be found after the prologue. | ||
The locked {{SmRarityItem|Elaborate Reliquary}} at {{coords|7|-361}} can be opened with a {{SmRarityItem|Gold Key}} carried by the dead thrall at {{coords|31|-355}}. Alternatively, the Reliquary can be opened with a [[Sleight of Hand]] Check. If the party is attempting to retrieve the {{SmRarityItem|Everburn Blade}} in the next room without defeating its wielder (described in the next section), it is mandatory that at least one party member has prepared {{SAI|Command}}. Enemy reinforcements can be blocked from entering the room | The locked {{SmRarityItem|Elaborate Reliquary}} at {{coords|7|-361}} can be opened with a {{SmRarityItem|Gold Key}} carried by the dead thrall at {{coords|31|-355}}. Alternatively, the Reliquary can be opened with a [[Sleight of Hand]] Check. If the party is attempting to retrieve the {{SmRarityItem|Everburn Blade}} in the next room without defeating its wielder (described in the next section), it is mandatory that at least one party member has prepared {{SAI|Command}}. Enemy reinforcements can be blocked from entering the room by placing several Cartilaginous Chests in the hallway right before entering the Helm near {{coords|-12|-389}}. | ||
=== The Helm === | === The Helm === | ||
[[File:Prologue-09.jpg|thumb|right|The Helm]] | [[File:Prologue-09.jpg|thumb|right|The Helm]] | ||
When the party enters the Helm, their goal is to reach the transponder on the far west side of the room. A pair of Lesser Imps and a [[Lesser Hellsboar]] will block the path. A Mind Flayer will fight against {{CharLink|Zhalk|Commander Zhalk}}, a powerful [[Cambion]] wielding an {{SmRarityItem|Everburn Blade}}. The Mind Flayer is not initially hostile to the party because it believes them to be thralls. | When the party enters the Helm, their goal is to reach the transponder on the far west side of the room. A pair of Lesser Imps and a [[Lesser Hellsboar]] will block the path. A Mind Flayer will fight against {{CharLink|Zhalk|Commander Zhalk}}, a powerful [[Cambion]] wielding an {{SmRarityItem|Everburn Blade}}. The Mind Flayer is not initially hostile to the party because it believes them to be thralls; Zhalk, although technically hostile, will generally ignore the party and focus his attention on the Mind Flayer. | ||
The Mind Flayer corpses scattered throughout the room will yield random gems. Other corpses can be looted for equipment and armour. Dotted around the room, including in the upper area, are 3 {{SmRarityItem|Caustic Bulb|Caustic Bulbs}}, 4 {{SmRarityItem|Void Bulb|Void Bulbs}}, and several {{SmRarityItem|Mucoid Shell|Mucoid Shells}} and a {{SmRarityItem|Sodalite Shell}}. | The Mind Flayer corpses scattered throughout the room will yield random gems. Other corpses can be looted for equipment and armour. Dotted around the room, including in the upper area, are 3 {{SmRarityItem|Caustic Bulb|Caustic Bulbs}}, 4 {{SmRarityItem|Void Bulb|Void Bulbs}}, and several {{SmRarityItem|Mucoid Shell|Mucoid Shells}} and a {{SmRarityItem|Sodalite Shell}}. | ||
Although the cutscenes and dialogue encourage the party to ignore Zhalk to reach the transponder, it is possible to kill him. Defeating Zhalk gives the party a large XP boost and the Everburn Blade. It is also possible to obtain the Everburn Blade by casting {{SAI|Command}} with Shadowheart or another character, forcing Zhalk to drop the weapon. | Although the cutscenes and dialogue encourage the party to ignore Zhalk to reach the transponder, it is possible to kill him. Defeating Zhalk gives the party a large XP boost and the Everburn Blade. It is also possible to obtain the Everburn Blade by casting {{SAI|Command}} with Shadowheart or another character, forcing Zhalk to drop the weapon. Zhalk will continue to fight using unarmed attacks. | ||
After several combat rounds, two Cambion soldiers will enter the room through the east entrance. They are almost as powerful as Zhalk. To delay their arrival, it is possible to stack three Cartilaginous Chests in the narrow passageway just before the door to the Helm. This will delay the Cambions from joining the fight as they are forced to attack the chests first to clear a path. | After several combat rounds, two Cambion soldiers will enter the room through the east entrance. They are almost as powerful as Zhalk. To delay their arrival, it is possible to stack three Cartilaginous Chests in the narrow passageway just before the door to the Helm. This will delay the Cambions from joining the fight as they are forced to attack the chests first to clear a path. | ||