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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]]. | |||
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| region = House of Grief | |||
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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=== | ||
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== | ||
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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]] | |||