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{{Location page | |||
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| name = Cloister of Sombre Embrace | |||
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| image = Cloister of Sombre Embrace.jpg | |||
| image description = Viconia in the Cloister of Sombre Embrace | |||
| act = three | |||
| summary = It is led by [[Viconia DeVir|Mother Superior Viconia DeVir]]. | |||
| region prefix = the | |||
| region = House of Grief | |||
| north = | |||
| west = | |||
| east = | |||
| south = | |||
}} | |||
==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=== | ||
Past the training rooms, a long corridor leads to the main chamber of the temple, where Mother Superior | Past the training rooms, a long corridor leads to the main chamber of the temple, where Mother Superior {{CharLink|Viconia DeVir}} and the rest of the Sharrans are waiting for the party. Approaching Viconia will progress {{Quest|Investigate the House of Grief}} and {{Quest|Daughter of Darkness}}. | ||
===Dormitories=== | ===Dormitories=== | ||
The dormitories are located to the north of the main chamber. | [[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. | |||
===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}} | [[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 | [[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. | |||
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== | |||
*{{Loc|House of Grief}} | |||
==Notable characters== | ==Notable characters== | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Arnell Hallowleaf}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Emmeline Hallowleaf}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Viconia DeVir}} | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Justiciar Crusader|Justiciar Crusaders}} (level 7) - 2x | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Fredrichk|Sentry Fredrichk}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Sharran Fidelian|Sharran Fidelians}} (level 7) - 5x | |||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Sharran Novice|Shararn Novices}} (level 4) - 8x | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Sharran Sentry|Sharran Sentry}} (level 4) - 3x | ||
===Merchants=== | ===Merchants=== | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Nocturne}} - sells scrolls, poisons and potions. | ||
==Related quests== | ==Related quests== | ||
* | * {{Quest|Daughter of Darkness}} | ||
** {{SubQuest|A Familiar Face}} | |||
* | * {{Quest|Investigate the House of Grief}} | ||
* | ** {{SubQuest|Surrender Shadowheart to Viconia}} | ||
== Related literature == | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|In Service of the Night}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Skeletons in Patriar Closets}} | |||
==Notable loot== | ==Notable loot== | ||
Dropped by [[Viconia DeVir]]: | Dropped by [[Viconia DeVir]]: | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Handmaiden's Mace}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Viconia's Priestess Robe}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Viconia's Priestess Robe}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Viconia's Walking Fortress}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Viconia's Walking Fortress}} | ||
Inside a Jewellery Box {{coords|-398|-1591}}: | Inside a Jewellery Box {{coords|-398|-1591}}: | ||
* {{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
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]
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 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 and the rest of the Sharrans are waiting for the party. Approaching Viconia will progress 
and .
Dormitories[edit | edit source]
The dormitories are located to the north of the main chamber. Nocturne can be found there and will offer to trade with the party. Speaking with her will also complete . 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]
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]
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 
, 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 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]
- Arnell Hallowleaf
- Emmeline Hallowleaf
- Viconia DeVir
- Justiciar Crusaders (level 7) - 2x
- Sentry Fredrichk
- Sharran Fidelians (level 7) - 5x
- Shararn Novices (level 4) - 8x
- Sharran Sentry (level 4) - 3x
Merchants[edit | edit source]
- 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:
