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[[File:Map Ancient Lair.png|thumb|Map of the Ancient Lair.]] | [[File:Map Ancient Lair.png|thumb|Map of the Ancient Lair.]] | ||
===Main chamber=== | ===Main chamber=== | ||
The main chamber is filled with chests surrounding an open sarcophagus. A hidden (DC 10) locked (DC 20) door on the north wall opens to a second room. Opening any of the chests or looting the undead or unlocking the door to the Workshop (see below) will trigger an ambush by a horde of undead. | The main chamber is filled with chests surrounding an open sarcophagus. A hidden (DC 10) locked (DC 20) door on the north wall opens to a second room. Opening any of the chests or looting the undead or unlocking the door to the Workshop (see below) will trigger an ambush by a horde of undead. The party will not be {{cond|Surprised}}, but will be inflicted with the {{cond|Spell Rot}} curse (those with ties to undead, such as {{CharLink|Astarion}} and wizards of [[Necromancy School|Necromancy school]] will not receive this condition; climbing on the pillar in the north-western corner also removes spell rot temporarily). Spell rot causes each character to take {{DamageText|2d6|Necrotic}} damage per spell level every time they cast a spell (cantrips, not being spells proper, do not trigger the curse). The curse is removed upon leaving the lair. While the curse can be removed using {{SAI|Remove Curse}}, it only removes it for 3 combat rounds (or 18 seconds out of combat) before being re-applied. | ||
If a party member is strong enough, it is possible to pick up at least one enemy before they awaken, which effectively removes them from combat. This triggers the rest of the undead to rise | If a party member is strong enough, it is possible to pick up at least one enemy before they awaken, which effectively removes them from combat. This triggers the rest of the undead to rise. It is advisable to prioritize {{CharLink|Ancient_Servant|Ancient Servants}} for this, as they are the most dangerous opponents in the room. The corpse can disposed of later at the party's discretion. | ||
===Workshop=== | ===Workshop=== | ||
The locked (DC 20) door hidden in the north wall | The locked (DC 20) door hidden in the north wall may be revealed with a [[Perception]] check. It leads to a workshop with a chopped up body and a dead half-elf. The {{SmRarityItem|Jar of Mystic Carrion's Brain}} is found on the central table, while {{SmRarityItem|Jar of Mystic Carrion's Liver}} is in the locked (DC 20) Gilded Chest. Destroying either of the jars will cause a large explosion dealing {{DamageText|8d6|Fire}} damage. Reading the book {{SmRarityItem|Funerary Jar Form and Function}} on the nearby table, reveals {{CharLink|Mystic Carrion}} has hidden his heart in ({{CharLink|Thrumbo}}). | ||
A ladder to the north of the workshop leads back to the [[Undercity Ruins]] in a small previously inaccessible room north of the {{CharLink|Bareki}}. | A ladder to the north of the workshop leads back to the [[Undercity Ruins]] in a small previously inaccessible room north of the {{CharLink|Bareki}}. | ||
Revision as of 20:55, 12 January 2025
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Overview
Main chamber
The main chamber is filled with chests surrounding an open sarcophagus. A hidden (DC 10) locked (DC 20) door on the north wall opens to a second room. Opening any of the chests or looting the undead or unlocking the door to the Workshop (see below) will trigger an ambush by a horde of undead. The party will not be 
, but will be inflicted with the 
curse (those with ties to undead, such as Astarion and wizards of Necromancy school will not receive this condition; climbing on the pillar in the north-western corner also removes spell rot temporarily). Spell rot causes each character to take 2d6
Necrotic damage per spell level every time they cast a spell (cantrips, not being spells proper, do not trigger the curse). The curse is removed upon leaving the lair. While the curse can be removed using 
, it only removes it for 3 combat rounds (or 18 seconds out of combat) before being re-applied.
If a party member is strong enough, it is possible to pick up at least one enemy before they awaken, which effectively removes them from combat. This triggers the rest of the undead to rise. It is advisable to prioritize Ancient Servants for this, as they are the most dangerous opponents in the room. The corpse can disposed of later at the party's discretion.
Workshop
The locked (DC 20) door hidden in the north wall may be revealed with a Perception check. It leads to a workshop with a chopped up body and a dead half-elf. The 
Jar of Mystic Carrion's Brain is found on the central table, while Jar of Mystic Carrion's Liver is in the locked (DC 20) Gilded Chest. Destroying either of the jars will cause a large explosion dealing 8d6
Fire damage. Reading the book 
Funerary Jar Form and Function on the nearby table, reveals Mystic Carrion has hidden his heart in ( Thrumbo).
A ladder to the north of the workshop leads back to the Undercity Ruins in a small previously inaccessible room north of the Bareki.
Connected locations
Creatures
Related quests
Notable loot
Notable items obtained in this location, whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward:
