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Requires access to The Vale of Twilight adventure pack

In ancient times, giants used the Shroud's harrowing challenges as the proving ground for the greatest of warriors.

The Shroud
Level:	17
Duration:	Very Long
Base XP:	11,540 11,980 12,420
Takes place in:	The Shroud
NPC contact:	Aaseamah Screven
Quest acquired in:	Meridia
Patron:	The Twelve
Base favor:	11
The Shroud map (legend)

Overview

The Shroud is the new Raid in Module 6.0: The Thirteenth Eclipse. This raid consists of 5 "phase"s.

Phase 1 - The Challenge of the Waning Moons (also referred as Invasion, the Gauntlet, or the Portals)
Phase 2 - The Challenge of the New Moon (also referred as Pac-Man)
Phase 3 - The Challenge of the Waxing Moons (also referred as Subjugation, Lights out or the Puzzles)
Phase 4 - The Challenge of the Full Moon (Pit Fiend fight, round1)
Phase 5 - The Challenge of the Lost Moon (Pit Fiend fight, round 2)

Upon completion of each phase, party gets xp for solving quest optional and chests that contain loot and ingredients for crafting. Also, party can access to Eldritch Devices, Altar of Invasion upon completion of 1st phase, Altar of Subjugation after 3rd phase and Altar of Devastation after 5th phase.

Flagging

Complete The Thirteenth Eclipse story arc instructions.
Reflagging is never required for this raid.

Spoiler Warning: Information below this point can be considered spoiler material!

Objectives

(Entrance)
- Speak to Quissana
- Use the Portal of the Waning Moons
(Phase 1) The Challenge of the Waning Moons tests the might and mettle of the bravest of warriors.
- Clear the devil scouting force
- Destroy the portal
- Defeat the invasion
- Stop Shavarath from becoming conterminous
- Attune the Altar of the Waning Moons
- Enter the Portal of the New Moons
(Phase 2) The Challenge of the New Moon tests the strategy and cunning of the most intrepid of warriors.
- Locate the central shrine
- Shatter the crystal
- Attune the Altar of the New Moons
- Enter the Portal of the Waxing Moons
(Phase 3) ...
- Find the flowing Fountain of the Waxing Moons
- Purify the Fountains of the Waxing Moons
- Attune the Altar of the Waxing Moons
(Phase 4) The Challenge of the Full Moon tests the physical and emotional fortitude of the heartiest of warriors.
- Defeat the devil scouting force
- Defeat Arraetrikos, General of Shavarath
- Attune the Altar of the Full Moons
- Enter the Portal of the Lost Moon
(Phase 5) The path to the Lost Moon must be traveled in death -- do not release.
- Defeat Arraetrikos and his Lieutenants
- Attune the Altar of the Lost Moon
(Collectable optionals - currently bugged)
- Collect: Portal Fragments
- Collect: Healing Totems
- Collect: Infernal Pacts
- Collect: Blade Storm Fragments

What to Expect

Traps (fixed, undisarmable)
Maze
Spawning/respawning monsters
Puzzles (mandatory: light puzzles)
Monsters that have to be killed almost simultaneously (4 in part 2)

Known Traps

(Phase 3)
- Floor mark that activates areal Horrid Wilting
(Phase 3-5)
- Flying Blades (no save, evasion don't work for these)

Tips and Misc

In-quest items available at start of the first phase (all Drops on Leaving Adventure and Death, 14th level requirement);

Axe of the Scarlet Warrior: +5 Greataxe: Strength +6 Strength +6: Grants +6 enhancement bonus to Strength., Vorpal, Maiming
Bow of the Jade Elf - +5 Longbow (19-20/x3 critical) : Dexterity +6 Dexterity +6: Grants +6 enhancement bonus to Dexterity., Keen, Ranged Alacrity 10%, Feat: Precise Shot, Sneak Attack Bonus +5, Deception
Sheild of the Azure Valkyrie: +5 Tower Shield: Enhancement: Fighter Armor Mastery 2, Shield Proficiency: Tower Shields, Deathblock, Heavy FortificationHeavy Fortification: When a critical hit or a sneak attack is scored on the wearer, there is 100% chance that the critical hit or the sneak attack is negated and damage is rolled normally., Regeneration, True Seeing
Staff of the Golden Wizard - +5 Quarterstaff: Intelligence +6Intelligence +6 : Grants +6 enhancement bonus to Intelligence., Greater Spell Penetration IXGreater Spell Penetration IX: Your 9th level spells and spells lower than 9th level gain a +3 bonus to the die roll to penetrate the target's Spell resistance., Greater Arcane LoreGreater Arcane Lore: Your Universal spells gain additional 9% chance to make ciritical hits and their critical multiplier increase by 0.25x, Charisma +6Charisma +6: Grants +6 enhancement bonus to Charisma., Superior Potency VIISuperior Potency VII: Increases the effectiveness of wearer's Universal spells of 7th level and lower by 50%., Fireball (caster level 5)/50 charges

Puzzles on phase 3 are called Lights Out - Article on Wikipedia.

Vial of Lunar Water - Bound, Destroyed on Exiting Adventure "This ancient vial is full of water gathered from the last full eclipse."

Marraenoloth - vendor/repair smith in phase 3

Ammo
Spell components
Shavarath Low Energy Cell
Depleted Shavarath Medium Energy Cell
Depleted Shavarath High Energy Cell

As of Update 6.1 patch1 (08-04-24), 4 portals appear upon completion of Phase 5 so you can go back to previous Phases.

Map notes:
- Part 1
  - 1-15 - Portals (numbered in the order they appear)
  - 16 - Altar of the Waning Moons
- Part 2
  - 1 - Rejuvenation trees
  - 2 - Crystal
  - 3 - Altar of the New Moons
- Part 3
  - 1 - Crystals
  - 2 - Main fountain
  - 3 - Altar of the Waxing Moons
- Part 4
  - - Altar of the Full Moons
- Part 5
  - 1 - Rejuvenation pools
  - 2 - Altar of the Lost Moon

Loot

Chests:
- Total 12
  - 2 for Phase1 (1 can drop small ingredients and power shards)
  - 2 for Phase 2 (1 can drop medium ingredients)
  - 2 guaranteed and 2 optional for Phase 3 (1 each can drop medium ingredients and power shards)
  - 2 for Phase 4 (1 can drop large ingredients and power shards)
  - 2 for Phase 5 (1 can drop large ingredients and power shards)
- This raid on elite setting is the only place which can drop 16 level weapons (as of mod 6.0)

NPC rewards:
- Standard (up to 14 level weapons and 15 level accessories)
- Special raid reward for 20th completion is a choice from following;
  - Bound stat tomes (+2 or +3, 6 for each stat appear in the list)
  - Essence of Cleansing which can remove Taint of Shavarath from your Green Steel Accessories

Monsters

Troglodytes, Orthons, Bearded Devils, Gnolls, Arraetrikos

<Lieutenant of Shavarath> - Phase 2 and 5 red named
- Adurnac (Orc) - Cleave, Improved Sunder
- Anur-Shub (Fire Elemental) - DR/-
- Damasze (Earth Elemental) - DR/-
- Esarhal (Troglodyte) - Stench
- Kasquick the Mighty (Kobold)
  - (Combat) You are hit by kasquick the mighty's vorpal.
  - (Combat) Snick-snack went the vorpal blade, and it removed your head, killing you instantly.
- Mitanu (Orthon) - DR/Silver or Good
- Nimrisr (Bezekira) - DR/Good, Lawful evil, Trip
- Sagrata (Bearded Devil) - DR/Silver or Good, Lawful evil
- Tho-Daah Nugh (Gnoll) - Chaotic evil, Greater Dispel Magic, Greater Command, Blade Barrier
- Ubein-Lnaa (Troll) - Chaotic evil
  
  The Shroud

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