The Shroud

In ancient times, giants used the Shroud's harrowing challenges as the proving ground for the greatest of warriors. {{Quest The Shroud is the new Raid in Module 6: The 13th Eclipse. This raid consists of 5 "phase"s. 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.
 * name=The Shroud
 * level=17
 * duration=Very Long
 * xp=11,540/11,980/12,420
 * loc=The Shroud
 * npc=Aaseamah Screven
 * zone=Meridia
 * patron=The Twelve
 * favor=11
 * overview=
 * Phase 1 - The Challenge of the Waning Moons (also referred as Invasion, the Gauntret, 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)

Flagging

 * Complete the Getting ready for the "Raid Loot" Crafting instructions in Crafting.
 * Reflagging is never required for this raid.

In-quest items available at start of the first phase (all Drops on Leaving Adventure and Death, 14th level requirement);
 * obj=
 * 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) ...
 * 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 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.
 * traps=
 * (Phase 3)
 * Floor mark that activates areal Horrid Wilting
 * (Phase 3-5)
 * Flying Blades (no save evasion dont work for these)
 * misc=
 * Flying Blades (no save evasion dont work for these)
 * misc=
 * Axe of the Scarlet Warrior: +5 Greataxe:, Vorpal, Maiming
 * Bow of the Jade Elf - +5 Longbow (19-20/x3 critical) :, 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, Sheild Proficiency: Tower Shields, Deathblock,, Regeneration, True Seeing
 * Staff of the Golden Wizard - +5 Quarterstaff:, , , , , Fireball (caster level 5)/50 chages

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

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.
 * chest=
 * 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)


 * npcreward=
 * Standard (up to 14 level weapons and 15 level accessories)
 * Special raid reward for 20th completion is a choice between;
 * 5 sets of +2 stat tomes
 * a +3 stat tomes
 * Essence of Cleansing which can remove Taint of Shavarath from your Green Steel Accessories

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 * monsters=Troglodytes, Orthons, Bearded Devils, Gnolls, Arraetrikos