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{{UnderConstruction}}'''Cloister of Sombre Embrace''' is a [[Location]] in the [[House of Grief]] in [[Chapter Three]]
{{Location page
==Waypoints==
| prefix = The
This location contains the following {{SmIconLink|Waypoint Map Icon.png|Waypoints}}:
| name = Cloister of Sombre Embrace
*TBD
| alt name =
| 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]]
===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 {{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.


==Related Locations==
===Main chamber===
*[[House of Grief]]
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 progresses {{Quest|Investigate the House of Grief}} and {{Quest|Daughter of Darkness}}.
==Related Quests==
 
* [[A Familiar Face]]
===Dormitories===
* [[Daughter of Darkness]]
[[File:Cloister of Sombre Embrace Dormitories.jpg|thumb|A view of the dormitories]]
* [[Investigate the House of Grief]]
The dormitories are located to the north of the main chamber. {{CharLink|Nocturne}} can be found there and offers to trade with the party. Speaking with her also completes {{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.
* [[Surrender Shadowheart to Viconia]]
 
==Notable Loot==
===Armoury===
Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward:
[[File:Cloister of Sombre Embrace Armoury.jpg|thumb|A view of the armoury.]]
*[[Viconia's Walking Fortress]]
[[File:Cloister of Sombre Embrace Night Orchid Chave.jpg|thumb|A picnic area in the Night Orchid Cave.]]
==Notable NPCs==
To the south-east of the main chamber is an armoury, containing several magical weapons. Behind a wooden barricade, a short path leads to Shadowheart’s childhood hideout, the '''Night Orchid Cave''' containing a small lake surrounded by {{SmRarityItem|Night Orchid|Night Orchids}}.
* [[Emmeline Hallowleaf]]
 
* [[Arnell Hallowleaf]]
===Threshold of Loss===
* [[Viconia DeVir]]
[[File:Cloister of Sombre Embrace Threshold of Loss.jpg|thumb|Looking west over Shadowheart's parents and the Mirror of Loss]]
* [[Noctrune]]
Behind the main chamber, a large locked door called the '''Threshold of Loss''' blocks the 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 {{CharLink|Shar}}, which consumes the items. If Shadowheart is a [[Dark Justiciar]], the door opens on its own. Behind the door Shadowheart's parents are trapped; and the quest {{Quest|Daughter of Darkness}} can be completed here.
==Other Information==
 
An intact [[Mirror of Loss]] can be found at {{Coords|-474|-1650}} behind Shadowheart's parents.
 
==Connected locations==
*{{Loc|House of Grief}}
 
==Notable characters==
* {{MdCharLink|Arnell Hallowleaf}}
* {{MdCharLink|Emmeline Hallowleaf}}
* {{MdCharLink|Justiciar Crusader|Justiciar Crusaders}} (level 7) - 2x
* {{MdCharLink|Fredrichk|Sentry Fredrichk}}
* {{MdCharLink|Sharran Fidelian|Sharran Fidelians}} (level 7) - 5x
* {{MdCharLink|Sharran Novice|Sharran Novices}} (level 4) - 8x
* {{MdCharLink|Sharran Sentry|Sharran Sentries}} (level 4) - 3x
* {{MdCharLink|Viconia DeVir}}
 
===Merchants===
* {{MdCharLink|Nocturne}} - sells scrolls, poisons and potions.
 
==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==
Dropped by [[Viconia DeVir]]:
* {{MdRarityItem|Handmaiden's Mace}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Viconia's Priestess Robe}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Viconia's Walking Fortress}}
 
Inside a Jewellery Box {{coords|-398|-1591}}:
* {{MdRarityItem|High Security Vault n°8 Key}}
 
{{Lower City}}
[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Act Three Locations]]

Latest revision as of 03:27, 17 December 2024

Viconia in the Cloister of Sombre Embrace
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]

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

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 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 Viconia DeVir and the rest of the Sharrans are waiting for the party. Approaching Viconia progresses Investigate the House of Grief Investigate the House of Grief and Daughter of Darkness Daughter of Darkness.

Dormitories[edit | edit source]

A view of the dormitories

The dormitories are located to the north of the main chamber. Nocturne Nocturne can be found there and offers to trade with the party. Speaking with her also completes 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[edit | edit source]

A view of the armoury.
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 Shadowheart’s childhood hideout, the Night Orchid Cave containing a small lake surrounded by Night Orchids.

Threshold of Loss[edit | edit source]

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 the 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 Shar, which consumes the items. If Shadowheart is a Dark Justiciar, the door opens on its own. Behind the door Shadowheart's parents are trapped; and the quest Daughter of Darkness Daughter of Darkness can be completed here.

An intact Mirror of Loss can be found at X: -474 Y: -1650 behind Shadowheart's parents.

Connected locations[edit | edit source]

Notable characters[edit | edit source]

Merchants[edit | edit source]

  • Nocturne 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:

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