[Important Events]
Fade in as we see two mercenaries discussing Sarevok’s demise and their plans now in shambles. We also learn the name of our new quarry, Korlasz. The two are interrupted by the noise of our party making their entry in the crypt’s antechamber.
Our journey continues as we descend into the Korlasz Family Crypt with Imoen and a host of Flaming Fist. The mage, Korlasz, aided Sarevok in his endeavors and allowed him to use her family crypt as a safe house. She has retreated here before attempting to flee Baldur’s Gate. The Grand Dukes want her dead or alive.
Imoen will not be able to join us because she has asked Lady Jannath to teach her how to use magic. She mentions she was only allowed to leave her studies because she promised to bring any ancient scrolls or tomes back with her.
Porios
Across a chasm, we run into Porios who is one of Korlasz’s subordinates. From the sounds of it, someone has paid a hefty price to have Sarevok’s sword shipped to Amn. Porios retreats and we must follow.
[Tome of Great Value]
Ammon believes her potion will reveal secret text in a Netherese tome that resides inside Candlekeep. She does not have a tome of great value to gain entrance but hopes to petition the monks with this revelation of hers. She requires cobalt moss to complete her potion. The component is accessible by climbing up the rope from the lower level of the crypt.
If we tell her we were raised in Candlekeep she will ask for our signature in hopes it will help gain her entry.
- Agree to find the ingredient
- Locate the cobalt moss OR…
- [Mage/Sorc.] Concoct a cobalt moss substitute
- Help create the potion, refuse to discuss Candlekeep
- Help create the potion & sign the letter (3000 xp)
- Help create the potion & refuse to sign the letter
- Ammon (350 xp)
Editor’s Note: From the very start of the game we are given decisions to make and different dialogue options depending on our class and/or ability scores. I will point out if a decision we need to make has a future impact in the game. I have not played the game with every class/statistic combination. If you’ve been presented with an option not shown, please let me know. -Enilwyn
Porios
We find Porios holed up in the supply room ready to make his last stand. If we asked him, he will tell us more about the sword he referred to earlier and he will give us further background if we convince him to surrender.
- [Cha] Tell Porios and his mercenaries to lay down their arms and they will surrender to the Flaming Fist (2375 xp, Tomb Key, Cloak of Minor Arcana)
- [Str] Threaten Porios and he will surrender (2375 xp, Tomb Key, Cloak of Minor Arcana)
- Fight Porios & Co. (2375 xp, Tomb Key, Cloak of Minor Arcana)
[The Mummy’s Orders]
Fanegonorom, the mummy, rises out of his sarcophagus when we disturb it. He is a relative of Korlasz and he’s livid that his sleep has been disturbed by the mercenaries using the crypt. If we are agreeable, he wants us to deal with Korlasz and silence the intruders so he can sleep in peace once more.
Fanegonorom mentions that arcana runs through the Korlasz bloodline and as worshippers of the Dead Three they studied necromancy and the undead. He does not care for the fate of his relatives, however. He wants only silence. We can either destroy the mummy or Korlasz. Looting his sarcophagus will turn the mummy hostile.
- Rid the crypt of the Korlasz & her mercenaries and return to notify Fanegonorom. (3000 xp, Shield of Egon’s +2)
- Fanegonorom (5000 xp)
Exploring deeper into the crypt we meet up with Imoen on the lower level. She warns us to be on the lookout for traps and the presence of more undead. The Flaming Fist healer is a Priest of Lathander and can help us with advice on dealing with restless spirits.
Library
[The Shattered Staff]
In a part of the crypt with flowing lava and a giant twisted wyrm skeleton is a corpse among a group of boring beetles. We find a Wooden Staff among the deceased’s belongings. Perhaps we can find the other half of this stolen staff.
The Ornate Headpiece, the second piece, is found in the room we battle Korlasz in a locked chest.
After we defeat Korlasz, we can take the two pieces of the stolen staff and place them in the restless spirit’s sarcophagus to complete this quest.
- Return the staff pieces (3000 xp)
- Restless spirit (3000 xp)
Deep in the crypt, we see a series of torches burning yellow, orange, and purple. Imoen will ask us if we feel a breeze suggesting there’s a hidden passage nearby. There is a Burned-Out Torch that can be re-lit on a brazier in the previous room.
Re-light the torch on the purple brazier and place the Lit Torch (purple) back in its holder revealing a secret room containing the Sword of Ruin +2 & Helm of Unwavering Purpose (1500 xp).
- A Page from Sarevok’s Notes can be found in this secret room. It appears Sarevok had frequent dreams of destruction that he believed indicated he was destined to take over as the new Lord of Murder. He also eludes to visiting a Temple of Bhaal now occupied by followers of Cyric. According to Sarevok’s notes, the temple contains a secret room built by the Lord of Shadows, Mask. Marks numbered “3, 1, and 4” have been written down.
Strange Machine
We are unable to get past the massive doors that seal Korlasz’s chambers. There is a strange machine just west guarded by two mercenaries we overhear talking about joining the crusade after their current contract expires. Apparently, Caelar pays twice as much as Korlasz.
- Attempt to cut a deal (800 xp)
- [Str] Admire their dedication, they will have second thoughts about their ethics and leave
- Recommend they flee, hostile or peaceful reaction
- Fight them (800 xp)
Editor’s Note: I could not get them to flee with my charismatic half-elf Jester [Cha 19]. But they left peacefully with my gnome illusionist [Cha 12]. I have no common denominator for the second option to cut a deal.
Korlasz [Important Events]
Korlasz is less than pleased with us. She genuinely believed Sarevok was going to change the world and gave everything to his cause. Now that we have ruined any chance of that future coming to fruition she is out to exact some revenge or die to try.
When Korlasz is near death she will lament her failure to help Sarevok change the Sword Coast, something she deeply wanted to be a part of. She is finally willing to surrender along with the remaining mercenaries.
- Allow her to surrender (Korlasz’s Key, 3500 xp)
- No mercy (Korlasz’s Key, 2500 xp)
After the battle is won, find the Ornate Headpiece in a locked chest, search Korlasz’s chambers, then speak with Imoen (5000 quest xp) who will congratulate us and be relieved that our journey has finally come to a close.
Korlasz’s Chamber
After the battle, the adjacent room contains Korlasz’s Journal and a stack of Bhaal Research.
The journal chronicles Korlaz’s relationship with Sarevok and his rise and fall. It also discusses how the Argent Crusade has made it extremely difficult to escape Baldur’s Gate due to the influx of refugees.
Desperate for a solution, she excepted a significant amount of money from a hooded man in return for stealing Sarevok’s sword from the Ducal Palace and shipping it to Athkatla. Although she wanted to keep the sword, she needed the money in an attempt to bribe her way out of the city.
Although we were able to stop Korlasz from fleeing, it appears she was successful in sending the sword south to Amn.
- We can give the Bhaal Research to Imoen for her and Lady Jannath to study (no noted reward).
[Tome of Great Value]
The rope allows us to reach a previously inaccessible room on the upper level adjacent to the supply room where we encountered Porios. This room contains the ingredient Amman asked us to find.
Searching the shattered sarcophagus will yield us the Cobalt Moss. Return to Ammon to finish the quest.
[Call of the Wild Mage]
We wouldn’t know at this point, but Neera will ask us for ingredients she needs for her quest in Chapter Nine. One of those items is a Potion of Perception.
- The Flaming Fist Healer sells the potion
- If we start a new game in Siege of Dragonspear, Safana has one in her inventory
Editor’s Note: While we’re using our clairvoyance, it would be a good idea to spend every last gold piece we find here. However, save all the loot from this dungeon to sell later.
alex
Thanks for your review, friend, it truly comes in handy.
Nurse David
Cheers. It’s kind of a shame really. I grew up (90’s) in the infancy of the internet as we used it for stuff like this and I always chucked at the ‘incomplete’ documentation of certain things. Here I am 30 years later and I TOTALLY get it.
Stay safe out there!