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===Exterior=== | ===Exterior=== | ||
{{CharLink|Raphael}} | {{CharLink|Raphael}} waits for the party near the entrance, practising his monologue for the party. If {{CharLink|Astarion}} is present, he asks Raphael about his back markings.{{ref|If Astarion is {{Cond|Disguise Self|disguised}} when the conversation with Raphael Raphael begins at the Grand Mausoleum, Raphael will not speak with him or extend the offer to interpret his scars ''unless'' Astarion is the only one speaking with him and all other active party members are far enough way to not be brought into the conversation cut-scene when it begins.}} Raphael says he will help Astarion in return for killing someone in the Mausoleum for him. Either way, this begins the quest {{Quest|Kill Raphael's Old Enemy}}. | ||
Down the cliffs just northeast of the Grand Mausoleum, a band of [[Cursed Kuo-Toa]] led by | Down the cliffs just northeast of the Grand Mausoleum, a band of [[Cursed Kuo-Toa]] led by {{CharLink|Cursed Kuo-Toa Chief}} ×1-2 guard the waterside. The chiefs each drop {{SmRarityItem|Lightning Jabber|Lightning Jabbers}}. Further along the riverbank is the entrance to the [[House of Healing Morgue#Ominous crevice|Ominous Crevice]]. | ||
===Interior=== | ===Interior=== | ||
Past the iron fence is a talking skull asking for {{CharLink|Nere}}, {{CharLink|Z'rell}}, and {{CharLink|Minthara}} to leave. Interacting with it does nothing. | Past the iron fence is a talking skull asking for {{CharLink|Nere}}, {{CharLink|Z'rell}}, and {{CharLink|Minthara}} to leave. Interacting with it does nothing. | ||
Melodia Thorm's sarcophagus rests centrally in the room, as well as {{SmRarityItem|Diary of Ketheric Thorm, Vol 1}}. In the west wing, the bones of additional Thorm relatives are desecrated, shaped into profane sculptures. {{SmRarityItem|Diary of Ketheric Thorm, Vol 2}} can be found among these. | Melodia Thorm's sarcophagus rests centrally in the room, as well as {{SmRarityItem|Diary of Ketheric Thorm, Vol 1}}. In the west wing, the bones{{ref|All party members will have {{cond|Glutted Catacombs}} while inside the Grand Mausoleum, allowing them to cast {{SAI|Animate Dead: Skeleton}} without consuming a corpse.}} of additional Thorm relatives are desecrated, shaped into profane sculptures. {{SmRarityItem|Diary of Ketheric Thorm, Vol 2}} can be found among these. | ||
The | The eastern wing has a symbol of Myrkul ({{Ability check|Religion|18}}) and a locked Traveller’s Chest at {{Coords|-259|-882}}. It can be opened with a {{Ability check|Sleight of Hand|14}} and contains the {{SmRarityItem|Vivacious Cloak}}. A {{SmRarityItem|Stained Book (Thorm Mausoleum)|alias=Stained Book}} and the {{SmRarityItem|Diary of Ketheric Thorm, Vol 3}} can be found in this wing. | ||
The | The northern wing has a plaque which reveals {{CharLink|Isobel Thorm}} is Ketheric’s daughter and that the tomb here belongs to her. Passing a {{Ability check|Perception|10}} here reveals traps on the vents and tiles on the floor, as well as gargoyle heads on the walls. However, traipsing haphazardly across the traps does not have any ill consequences, revealing that they were previously disarmed. The party can still disarm them again. | ||
To move further in the mausoleum, | To move further in the mausoleum, the buttons below the three paintings around the room have to to pressed in the right order. A miniature portrait of Ketheric Thorm's personal journey "from splendour, to tragedy, to infamy," in the {{SmRarityItem|Stained Book (Thorm Mausoleum)}} hints, how to to do: | ||
# "Moonrise Towers" painting, representing his origin as a | # "Moonrise Towers" painting, representing his origin as a worshipper of {{CharLink|Selûne}} | ||
# "Grief" painting, representing the loss of his family | # "Grief" painting, representing the loss of his family | ||
# "General" painting, representing his rise as a crusader for Shar | # "General" painting, representing his rise as a crusader for {{CharLink|Shar}} | ||
This | This opens up the walls beside the Ketheric Thorm painting, revealing a lift with a glowing Traversal Gem. Successfully solving this puzzle grants the [[Inspiration|Inspirational Event]] '''History Never Forgets''' ([[Sage]] background). A buried chest containing minor random loot can be found by passing a ({{Ability check|Survival|18}}) at {{Coords|273|818}}. Interacting with the Traversal Gem on the lift will take the party to the Gauntlet of Shar. | ||
==Waypoints== | ==Waypoints== | ||
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* {{RarityItem|Lightning Jabber}} - dropped from the [[Cursed Kuo-Toa Chief]] at {{Coords|-137|123}} | * {{RarityItem|Lightning Jabber}} - dropped from the [[Cursed Kuo-Toa Chief]] at {{Coords|-137|123}} | ||
* {{RarityItem|Vivacious Cloak}} | * {{RarityItem|Vivacious Cloak}} | ||
==Notes== | |||
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{{Shadow-Cursed Lands}} | {{Shadow-Cursed Lands}} | ||
[[Category:Locations]] | [[Category:Locations]] | ||
[[Category:Act Two Locations]] | [[Category:Act Two Locations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:39, 1 March 2025
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Exterior[edit | edit source]
Raphael waits for the party near the entrance, practising his monologue for the party. If Astarion is present, he asks Raphael about his back markings.[1] Raphael says he will help Astarion in return for killing someone in the Mausoleum for him. Either way, this begins the quest 
.
Down the cliffs just northeast of the Grand Mausoleum, a band of Cursed Kuo-Toa led by Cursed Kuo-Toa Chief ×1-2 guard the waterside. The chiefs each drop 
Lightning Jabbers. Further along the riverbank is the entrance to the Ominous Crevice.
Interior[edit | edit source]
Past the iron fence is a talking skull asking for Nere, Z'rell, and Minthara to leave. Interacting with it does nothing.
Melodia Thorm's sarcophagus rests centrally in the room, as well as 
Diary of Ketheric Thorm, Vol 1. In the west wing, the bones[2] of additional Thorm relatives are desecrated, shaped into profane sculptures. Diary of Ketheric Thorm, Vol 2 can be found among these.
The eastern wing has a symbol of Myrkul (
DC 18 Religion check) and a locked Traveller’s Chest at X: -259 Y: -882. It can be opened with a DC 14 Sleight of Hand check and contains the 
Vivacious Cloak. A 
Stained Book and the Diary of Ketheric Thorm, Vol 3 can be found in this wing.
The northern wing has a plaque which reveals Isobel Thorm is Ketheric’s daughter and that the tomb here belongs to her. Passing a DC 10 Perception check here reveals traps on the vents and tiles on the floor, as well as gargoyle heads on the walls. However, traipsing haphazardly across the traps does not have any ill consequences, revealing that they were previously disarmed. The party can still disarm them again.
To move further in the mausoleum, the buttons below the three paintings around the room have to to pressed in the right order. A miniature portrait of Ketheric Thorm's personal journey "from splendour, to tragedy, to infamy," in the Stained Book (Thorm Mausoleum) hints, how to to do:
- "Moonrise Towers" painting, representing his origin as a worshipper of Selûne
- "Grief" painting, representing the loss of his family
- "General" painting, representing his rise as a crusader for Shar
This opens up the walls beside the Ketheric Thorm painting, revealing a lift with a glowing Traversal Gem. Successfully solving this puzzle grants the Inspirational Event History Never Forgets (Sage background). A buried chest containing minor random loot can be found by passing a ( DC 18 Survival check) at X: 273 Y: 818. Interacting with the Traversal Gem on the lift will take the party to the Gauntlet of Shar.
Waypoints[edit | edit source]
This location contains the following waypoint:
Grand Mausoleum X: -173 Y: 80
Related locations[edit | edit source]
Related quests[edit | edit source]
Notable Characters[edit | edit source]
Creatures[edit | edit source]
Notable loot[edit | edit source]
Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward:
Lightning Jabber - dropped from the Cursed Kuo-Toa Chief at X: -137 Y: 123
Vivacious Cloak
Notes and references[edit | edit source]
- ↑ If Astarion is
when the conversation with Raphael Raphael begins at the Grand Mausoleum, Raphael will not speak with him or extend the offer to interpret his scars unless Astarion is the only one speaking with him and all other active party members are far enough way to not be brought into the conversation cut-scene when it begins.
- ↑ All party members will have
while inside the Grand Mausoleum, allowing them to cast 
without consuming a corpse.