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'''Sorcerous Sundries''' is a large magical marketplace in the [[Lower City]] of [[Baldur's Gate]] in [[Act Three]].
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Located south-east of the Lower City Central Wall [[waypoint]], it is home to the wizard [[Lorroakan]], as well as a [[Sorcerous Vault|vault]] containing powerful magical texts.
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| summary = Located south-east of the Lower City Central Wall [[waypoint]], it also has a [[Sorcerous Vault|vault]] containing powerful magical books and other items.
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| region = Lower City
| north = Highberry's Home
| west = Stormshore Armoury
| east = Peartree House
| south = Felogyr's Fireworks
}}
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== Overview ==
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== Accessing Ramazith's Tower ==
=== Ramazith's Tower ===
Within Sorcerous Sundries and up the stairs a Projection of Lorroakan will inform you that your "knowledge will determine your path forward." Four portals will open, each accompanied by a plaque giving a different explanation of what the [[Nightsong]] is, only one of which is correct. The pale blue portal on the East side with the plaque that reads "The Nightsong is an immortal being, the child of a deity" will transport you to [[Ramazith's Tower]], while the others will kill whoever attempts to enter.
Instead of the typical guards you'll find through the city, Sorcerous Sundries is guarded by [[Animated Armour]].


== Accessing the Vaults ==
Within Sorcerous Sundries and up the stairs a Projection of {{CharLink|Lorroakan}} will inform the party that "knowledge will determine your path forward." Four portals will open, each accompanied by a plaque giving a different explanation of what the {{CharLink|Aylin|Nightsong}} is, only one of which is correct. The pale blue portal on the Northeast side, with the plaque that reads "The Nightsong is an immortal being, the child of a deity" will transport the party to [[Ramazith's Tower]], home of Lorroakan, while the others will {{Cond|Downed|down}} whoever attempts to enter.
[[Tolna Tome-Monger]] will tell you about three ancient tomes stored in the [[Sorcerous Vault|store's vault]], including the [[The Annals of Karsus]], a tome written by [[Karsus]] himself. If you pass a [[persuasion]] check, she will tell you that the vault can be entered through her office.


'''Via Tolna's Office'''<br>
=== Vaults ===
Tolna's office is located up the stairs on the north-east side of the building. To enter the office you will either need to either acquire her key or pick the lock. Reading the 'Clasped Book' in the bookcase behind the entrance will open a portal to the vaults.
{{CharLink|Tolna Tome-Monger}} will tell the party about three ancient magical books stored in the [[Sorcerous Vault]], including the {{SmRarityItem|The Annals of Karsus}}, a tome written by [[Karsus]] himself. If passing a [[persuasion]] check, she will tell the party that the vault can be entered through her office.


Casting [[Fog Cloud]] over the door is a good way to deal with the lock and get your party inside the office without being seen by the guards.
====Via Tolna's Office====
Tolna's office is located up the stairs on the north-east side of the building. To enter the office the party will either need to acquire her key or pick the lock. Reading the 'Clasped Book' in the bookcase behind the entrance will open a portal to the vaults.


'''Via Ramazith's Tower'''<br>
Casting {{SAI|Fog Cloud}} over the door is a good way to deal with the lock and get inside the office without being seen by the guards.
The vault can also be accessed by going to [[Ramazith's Tower]] and jumping down one level using the magically floating furniture. Once down, you can click the button labelled 'Vault' to transport your party to a hidden room in the north end of the vaults.


====Via Ramazith's Tower====
The vault can also be accessed by going to [[Ramazith's Tower]] and jumping down or using the magically floating furniture to get to the middle floor. Once down, interacting with the button labelled 'Vault' transports the party to a hidden room in the north end of the vaults.
== Related locations ==
* {{Loc|Ramazith's Tower}}
* {{Loc|Sorcerous Vault}}


Once in the vault you will have to navigate a series of rooms with doors that teleport you between rooms. Below is a chart for how these doors navigate.
== Notable characters ==
{| class="wikitable"
* {{MdCharLink|Cordrane|Cordrane the Recent}}
|+
* {{MdCharLink|Lorroakan's Projection}}
!Room A
* {{MdCharLink|Rolan}}
!Room B
* {{MdCharLink|Rolan's Projection}}
!Room C
* {{MdCharLink|Tolna Tome-Monger}}
!Room D
|-
|Elminster (Locked) -> [[The Tharchiate Codex]]
|Evocation -> D
|Shadow -> A
|Foresight -> A
|-
|Silverhand -> B
|Illusion -> A
|Wild -> A
|Invulnerability -> B
|-
|Karsus (Locked) -> [[The Annals of Karsus]]
|Abjuration -> C
|Demon -> A
|Gate -> B
|-
|Ramazith -> Back to Portal
|Transmutation -> A
|Silver -> Lever Room for Karsus
|Wish -> Lever Room for Elminster
|}


== Notable Loot ==
== Related quests ==
Sold by [[Lorroakan's Projection]] (or [[Rolan]]):
* {{Quest|Find the Nightsong}}
* {{RarityItem|Vest of Soul Rejuvenation}}
* {{Quest|The Wizard of Waterdeep}}
* {{RarityItem|Armour of Landfall}}
* {{Quest|Unlock the Ancient Tome}}
* {{RarityItem|Birthright}}
* {{RarityItem|Ring of Regeneration}}
* {{RarityItem|Quickspell Gloves}}
* {{RarityItem|Harper Sacredstriker}}


== Notable NPCs ==
== Notable loot ==
One {{RarityItem|Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen}} on a table on the first floor.


=== Merchants ===
Sold by [[Lorroakan's Projection]] (or [[Rolan]] or [[Rolan's Projection]]):
* {{MdRarityItem|Armour of Landfall}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Birthright}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Harper Sacredstriker}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Quickspell Gloves}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Ring of Regeneration}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Vest of Soul Rejuvenation}}


* [[Tolna Tome-Monger]]
==Gallery==
* [[Lorroakan's Projection]] (or [[Rolan]]) {{Bug}}
<gallery widths="300" heights="300">
Sorcerous Sundries Inside.jpg|Inside view
</gallery>


== Related Locations ==
== Bugs ==
{{notebegin}}
* If [[Rolan]] was acting as a merchant when the party first enter Sorcerous Sundries, the uniquely named equipment items sold by him remain in his possession, even if [[Lorroakan's Projection]] takes over as a merchant after progressing [[Find the Nightsong]], so it won't be possible to get them from Lorroakan's Projection. To get these items, they must be pickpocketed from Rolan or accessed via the Trade option available at the bottom left corner of the screen.
{{noteend}}
[[Category:Bugs]]


* [[Ramazith's Tower]]
== External links ==
* [[Sorcerous Vault]]
* {{FRWiki|Sorcerous Sundries|long}}


== Related Quests ==
{{Lower City}}
 
[[Category:Locations]]
* [[The Wizard of Waterdeep]]
[[Category:Act Three Locations]]
* [[Find the Nightsong]]
* [[Unlock the Ancient Tome]]
 
== Miscellaneous ==
* Instead of the typical guards you'll find through the city, Sorcerous Sundries is guarded by [[Animated Armour|Animated Armours]].
 
== Bugs ==
* If [[Rolan]] was acting as a merchant when you first enter Sorcerous Sundries, the uniquely named equipment items sold by him remain in his possession, even if [[Lorroakan's Projection]] takes over as a merchant after progressing [[Find the Nightsong]]. At this point, these items must be pickpocketed from Rolan, as he will no longer trade with you.

Latest revision as of 23:58, 18 October 2024

Lower City
Highberry's Home
Stormshore Armoury Sorcerous Sundries Peartree House
Felogyr's Fireworks
Sorcerous Sundries is a Location within the Lower City in Act Three of Baldur's Gate 3. Located south-east of the Lower City Central Wall waypoint, it also has a vault containing powerful magical books and other items.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Ramazith's Tower[edit | edit source]

Instead of the typical guards you'll find through the city, Sorcerous Sundries is guarded by Animated Armour.

Within Sorcerous Sundries and up the stairs a Projection of Lorroakan Lorroakan will inform the party that "knowledge will determine your path forward." Four portals will open, each accompanied by a plaque giving a different explanation of what the Aylin Nightsong is, only one of which is correct. The pale blue portal on the Northeast side, with the plaque that reads "The Nightsong is an immortal being, the child of a deity" will transport the party to Ramazith's Tower, home of Lorroakan, while the others will down down whoever attempts to enter.

Vaults[edit | edit source]

Tolna Tome-Monger Tolna Tome-Monger will tell the party about three ancient magical books stored in the Sorcerous Vault, including the The Annals of Karsus, a tome written by Karsus himself. If passing a persuasion check, she will tell the party that the vault can be entered through her office.

Via Tolna's Office[edit | edit source]

Tolna's office is located up the stairs on the north-east side of the building. To enter the office the party will either need to acquire her key or pick the lock. Reading the 'Clasped Book' in the bookcase behind the entrance will open a portal to the vaults.

Casting Fog Cloud Fog Cloud over the door is a good way to deal with the lock and get inside the office without being seen by the guards.

Via Ramazith's Tower[edit | edit source]

The vault can also be accessed by going to Ramazith's Tower and jumping down or using the magically floating furniture to get to the middle floor. Once down, interacting with the button labelled 'Vault' transports the party to a hidden room in the north end of the vaults.

Related locations[edit | edit source]

Notable characters[edit | edit source]

Related quests[edit | edit source]

Notable loot[edit | edit source]

One Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen on a table on the first floor.

Sold by Lorroakan's Projection (or Rolan or Rolan's Projection):

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Bugs[edit | edit source]

  • If Rolan was acting as a merchant when the party first enter Sorcerous Sundries, the uniquely named equipment items sold by him remain in his possession, even if Lorroakan's Projection takes over as a merchant after progressing Find the Nightsong, so it won't be possible to get them from Lorroakan's Projection. To get these items, they must be pickpocketed from Rolan or accessed via the Trade option available at the bottom left corner of the screen.

External links[edit | edit source]