Drowned Barrows is a location in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire.
Background[ | ]
A mountain commands the northern horizon, its cliff face the likeness of a rotted skull. Scavenger birds circle high above its peak in a morbid halo.
As you approach the base of the mountain, the beating of drums reverberates from the skull's gaping mouth and vacant eye sockets.
This oddly shaped mountain is the heart of Nemnok's domain.
Points of interest[ | ]
- You can enter the barrows via Junvik Village, it cannot be accessed from the sea due to the shallow water surrounding the area.
- You can enter either through the mouth or through the sockets. The sockets place you at the Crown, with the left giving you a chance to talk to the scriveners, the right skipping straight to the fighting. Entering the left socket requires either a Rope and Grappling Hook, or an Athletics 12 check on all party members. Of those that fail, the party member with the worst Athletics rating will get a Twisted Ankle (-20 Reflex). Upon entering, one member of the party will comment on their surroundings.
- Crown
- There are two distinct sections up here: The left eye and the right eye. The left eye contains the scriptorium under the lead of Acolyte Kinnuq. Talk to him to learn how to get to Nemnok. You can also pilfer Kinnuq's Memo from the table.
- The scrivener quarters/barracks are to the northeast, with A Note on the Forge on the barrel, referring to the naga under Forgemaster Tythus below. The area beyond the scriveners workroom is hostile, though, so be ready for dwarven casters and eoten. The lower right edge of the map contains the right eye, which is used as a storage area and contains plenty of traps.
- Another room, the "hidden study", is to the far northeast, though it is inaccessible from this level and has to be entered via a hidden stairway on the base floor (see below). Once you're in, grab Nemnok's Cloak, and a Blackwood Log from the crates.
- Base floor
- The base floor is filled with hostiles, including dwarven scriveners and eoten. While the entrance to Nemnok's sanctuary is straight ahead from the entrance, you'll have to deal with the Sigil of Death there (either with a wardstone, or with ranged, non-piercing damage), as well as a few traps on the floor.
- The left corridor leads to a small shrine to Nemnok and stairs leading up to the Crown, while the right one grants access to the naga forge, eoten guard post with Deathwarden Latuc. After the bridge, you can blow up the barrels to find a hidden switch (requires Perception 10 to detect) which reveals a bricked-over stairway leading to the hidden study in the crown. Watch out for traps!
- Sanctum
- A large chamber with the statue of Nemnok overlooking the summoning pit. As you approach the pit, Kaali will interrupt you and engage in dialogue.
Characters[ | ]
- Acolyte Kinnuq, head of the scriveners
- Forgemaster Tythus, leader of the flame nāga
- Deathwarden Latuc, eoten with the privilege of visiting Nemnok
- Kaali, the abducted acolyte
- Nemnok the Devourer
Enemies[ | ]
- Base floor
- Wilder
- Eoten Dweller (x6, including Deathwarden Latuc)
- Flame Nāga Disciple (x3)
- Flame Nāga Sentinel (x2)
- Flame Nāga Sorcerer (x1, Forgemaster Tythus)
- Kith
- Barrows Guard (x6)
- Scrivener Warlock (x4)
- Scrivener Acolyte (x4)
- Crown
- Wilder
- Eoten Dweller (x2)
- Kith
- Barrows Guard (x3)
- Scrivener Acolyte (x2)
- Scrivener Warlock
- Sanctum
- Wilder
- Eoten Dweller (x2)
- Flame Nāga Sentinel (x2)
- Kith
- Barrow's Guard
- Scrivener Acolyte
- Scrivener Warlock
- Worshipper (x8)
- Primordials
Loot[ | ]
- Nemnok's Cloak and Blackwood Log: In the hidden study area of the crown (accessed via the bricked-over stairway on the base floor - see above).
- Superb War Hammer: Crown, in a chest south of the barracks.
- Superb Great Sword: Hidden on an anvil in the forge area of the base floor.
- Veilpiercer, Chromoprismatic Quarterstaff, Mundane Shell: Found in the sanctum area. One can be chosen as a reward for completing The Lost Grimoires, or they can be taken by force.
Gallery[ | ]
- Scripted interaction graphics