Pilgrims' Peril

Pilgrims' Peril is the 1st quest in the Illithid Invasion story arcStory arcs are chains of quests that make up a story line. Completing everything in a story arc often yields a nice reward..
These quests can be completed in any order.
Pilgrims' Peril • Stolen Power • Horde of the Illithid Controller • Astral Ambush

Your friend Cellimas disappeared after learning the possible location of a hidden Illithid lair. Hoping to gain her help, you make your way to her last known location: a pilgrimage site for followers of the Silver Flame.

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: Illithid Invasion

Pilgrims' Peril
Heroic level:	None
Epic level:	34 (considered Legendary)
Duration:	medium
Heroic XP:	N/A
Epic XP:	♣19,562Solo/Casual ♦33,373Normal ♥34,143Hard ♠34,912Elite
Takes place in:	Pilgrims' Temple
Bestowed by:	Rular Brigmore
NPC contact:	Rular Brigmore
Quest acquired in:	Sharn - Clifftop Tower District
Patron:	The Twelve
Base favor:	9
Purchase:	Free to Play
Extreme Challenge:	Yes

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Overview

Your friend Cellimas has disappeared after learning the possible location of a hidden Illithid lair. Head to her last known location, the Pilgrims' Temple, to see if you can find any clues to her whereabouts.

Spoiler Warning: Spoiler material below this point!

Objectives

Investigate the Silver Flame Temple
Defend yourself against the attacking Silver Flame followers
Find a way into the sanctum
Activate the white signal crystal
Activate the blue signal crystal
Discover what lies within the sanctum
Speak to Cellimas
Find the being controlling Cellimas
Defeat the Mind Flayer
Speak to Cellimas
(Optional) Defeat the Glabrezu — Bonus (10%): Epic( ♣1,956 ♦3,337 ♥3,414 ♠3,491 )

Known Traps

Light trap in the tile puzzle room

Tips and Misc

A series of strikes on Illithid commanders has allowed the Twelve to determine the rough location of an Illithid strongpoint. Your friend Cellimas Villuhne has disappeared while investigating a possible lead, and you've set out for her last known location, a Silver Flame pilgrim encampment, to seek answers. What you find instead is a clearing full of empty tents.
Head inside the temple and slay the Silver Flame Acolyte, who has been brainwashed into seeing you as an enemy of his faith.
In the next room, you're jumped by several waves of Silver Flame worshippers. It's in this fight that you'll discover why this quest is rated as extreme challenge, as each wave introduces one more special enemy type to make your life awkward.
The first two waves of this room are fairly easy, but be aware the Templar raises the attack damage of her allies. In order, the next three waves introduce the Silver Flame Wound-Healer, who heals damaged enemies nearly instantly, the Shield-Keeper, who vastly increases the damage absorption of his allies (they will take just 5% of any applied damage), and the Life-Caller, who can do something previously unheard of in DDO – cast Raise Dead and bring their slain allies back!
- Be warned that once this fight starts, you will get no breaks until the fifth and final wave is dead. Try leaving a single Archer alive at the end of a wave if you need to heal.
From now on, every fight in the quest will have one each of these special enemies, so be sure to target them first – in the order Shield-Keeper → Life-Caller → Shield-Keeper (again, if raised) → Wound-Healer. Only once all special enemies are dead should you start attacking the standard mobs. (Note that special enemies can sometimes target each other – this is unreliable, but consistent within a particular fight, so you might, for example, find a Life-Caller raising a Shield-Keeper, but leaving a Wound-Healer dead. In the event a Wound-Healer heals one of their specialist allies, they should instead be killed first.)
While a Shield-Caller is in play, all enemies are intangible, allowing you to walk through them. This mitigates a problem with the original quest where it was easy to get trapped "body-surfing" on top of a heap of invincible enemies if you jumped. (For a demonstration of the issue, see Cordovan's first run of Pilgrims' Peril here: Watch on YouTube!)

Tile puzzle - north path
Your path now forks in two directions, leading to two fights and two puzzles – a standard mirror puzzle and a tile puzzle linked to a Light trap.
- Behind a secret door in the Mirror room, players may find a Glabrezu behind a magical barrier sustained by a mysterious orb. Deactivating the orb naturally leads to a fight with the demon. This is a fairly tough fight, as Glabrezu are hard hitters in general, but at least there are no trash mobs or special mechanics to worry about. The chest from this fight may drop augments and cards for the Deck of Many Curses.
Finally, with the door open, head east and talk to a mind-controlled Cellimas, who you must then knock unconscious. Afterwards, you can head up to a nearby room to fight the Illithid Qarazmar. Qarazmar has a rather larger power set than the standard Mind Flayer, and also becomes invulnerable twice during the fight to summon more thralls.

Bonus XP

Aggression bonus: 33 or more monsters killed +10% Bonus.( ♣-0 ♦-0 ♥-0 ♠-0 )
Onslaught bonus: 67 or more monsters killed +15% Bonus.( ♣-0 ♦-0 ♥-0 ♠-0 )
Mischief bonus: 20 or more breakables smashed +8% Bonus.( ♣-0 ♦-0 ♥-0 ♠-0 )
Vandal bonus: 26 or more breakables smashed +10% Bonus.( ♣-0 ♦-0 ♥-0 ♠-0 )
Ransack bonus: 32 or more breakables smashed +15% Bonus.( ♣-0 ♦-0 ♥-0 ♠-0 )

Loot

Chests: 2
One for slaying Bahrasir (contains cards (majority is Accused) and augments)
One end chest
Collectables:
- Adventurer's Pack — outside tile puzzle room
- Fungus — outside mirror puzzle room
- Bookshelf — outside mirror puzzle room
NPC rewards: standard

Named Chest Drop

Last Edited	Item	Type	Enhancements	ML	Bind	Quests
Update 63 5 months and 24 days PurpleSerpent	Legendary Ring of the Altered Soul ^(edit)	Ring	Quality Wisdom +3Quality Wisdom +3: This item makes the wearer more in tune with her surroundings, granting a +3 quality bonus to Wisdom. Quality Impulse +37Quality Impulse +37: Passive: +37 Quality bonus to Force, Untyped, Slashing, Piercing, and Bludgeoning Spell Power. Exceptional Universal Spell Lore +5%Exceptional Universal Spell Lore: 5% Exceptional bonus to Universal Spell Lore. Enchantment Save +11 Enchantment Save +11: +11 Resistance bonus to your saves versus enchantments Green Augment Slot: EmptyGreen Augments Named: Category:Green augments Blue Augments Named: Category:Blue augments AC: Natural Armor Bonus (+1 to +14) or Protection (Deflection bonus) (+1 to +11) ASF reduction: -5% to -15% Fortification: +25% to +100% Good Luck: +1 or +2 Hit points: +4 to +54 Max Dex Bonus (Armor): +1 or +2 Defense (PRR and MRR): +3 to +36 Saves (Resistance bonus): +1 to +11 Dodge: +1% to +14% Tactics DCs (Stunning, Sunder, Trip): +2 to +16 Accuracy: +2 to +22 Positive/Negative/Repair Healing Amplification: +3 to +57 Yellow Augments Named: Category:Yellow augments Deathblock Elemental Resistance: +5 to +45 Immunity: Fear, Blindness Movement: Feather Falling, Striding: +10% to +30%, Swiftness +5% to +15%, Underwater Action Proof Against Disease, Poison: +2 to +10 Spell Focus, Greater Spell Focus (Enhancement bonus) Spell points (Enhancement bonus): +19 to +294 Damage: +1 to +11 Spell penetration: +1 to +9 Colorless Augments Named: Category:Colorless augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +14 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +5 Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +5 to +20 Colorless Augment Slot: EmptyColorless Augments Named: Category:Colorless augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +14 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +5 Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +5 to +20	32	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Pilgrims' Peril, end chest
Update 63 5 months and 24 days PurpleSerpent	Legendary Severed Tentacle ^(edit)	Trinket	Titan's GripTitan's Grip Caster level: 18 Charges: 5 (5/day) — 5 Charges (Recharged/Day:5) Quality Strength +3Quality Strength +3: This item gives the wearer the power of Ogre Strength, granting a +3 quality bonus to Strength. Quality Doublestrike 3%Quality Doublestrike 3%: Passive: 3% Quality bonus to Doublestrike. (Doublestrike is a chance to score an additional hit with a melee attack.) Raging Strength 3Raging Strength 3: Your Rage abilities grant an additional +3 Strength Green Augment Slot: EmptyGreen Augments Named: Category:Green augments Blue Augments Named: Category:Blue augments AC: Natural Armor Bonus (+1 to +14) or Protection (Deflection bonus) (+1 to +11) ASF reduction: -5% to -15% Fortification: +25% to +100% Good Luck: +1 or +2 Hit points: +4 to +54 Max Dex Bonus (Armor): +1 or +2 Defense (PRR and MRR): +3 to +36 Saves (Resistance bonus): +1 to +11 Dodge: +1% to +14% Tactics DCs (Stunning, Sunder, Trip): +2 to +16 Accuracy: +2 to +22 Positive/Negative/Repair Healing Amplification: +3 to +57 Yellow Augments Named: Category:Yellow augments Deathblock Elemental Resistance: +5 to +45 Immunity: Fear, Blindness Movement: Feather Falling, Striding: +10% to +30%, Swiftness +5% to +15%, Underwater Action Proof Against Disease, Poison: +2 to +10 Spell Focus, Greater Spell Focus (Enhancement bonus) Spell points (Enhancement bonus): +19 to +294 Damage: +1 to +11 Spell penetration: +1 to +9 Colorless Augments Named: Category:Colorless augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +14 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +5 Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +5 to +20 Colorless Augment Slot: EmptyColorless Augments Named: Category:Colorless augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +14 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +5 Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +5 to +20	32	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Pilgrims' Peril, end chest
Update 63 5 months and 23 days PurpleSerpent	Legendary Ring of Unnatural Accuracy ^(edit)	Ring	Quality Dexterity +3Quality Dexterity +3: This item makes the wearer more nimble and dexterous, granting a +3 quality bonus to Dexterity. Quality Doubleshot 3%Quality Doubleshot 3%: Passive: 3% Quality bonus to Doubleshot. (Doubleshot is a chance to score an additional hit with a ranged attack.) Greater MarksmanshipGreater Marksmanship: This item is enchanted to enhance your skill with ranged weapons. You gain a +3 Competence Bonus to Ranged Attack and a +2 Competence Bonus to Ranged Damage. Distant Diversion +22% Distant Diversion +22%: +22% Enhancement bonus to decreased threat generated from ranged damage. Green Augment Slot: EmptyGreen Augments Named: Category:Green augments Blue Augments Named: Category:Blue augments AC: Natural Armor Bonus (+1 to +14) or Protection (Deflection bonus) (+1 to +11) ASF reduction: -5% to -15% Fortification: +25% to +100% Good Luck: +1 or +2 Hit points: +4 to +54 Max Dex Bonus (Armor): +1 or +2 Defense (PRR and MRR): +3 to +36 Saves (Resistance bonus): +1 to +11 Dodge: +1% to +14% Tactics DCs (Stunning, Sunder, Trip): +2 to +16 Accuracy: +2 to +22 Positive/Negative/Repair Healing Amplification: +3 to +57 Yellow Augments Named: Category:Yellow augments Deathblock Elemental Resistance: +5 to +45 Immunity: Fear, Blindness Movement: Feather Falling, Striding: +10% to +30%, Swiftness +5% to +15%, Underwater Action Proof Against Disease, Poison: +2 to +10 Spell Focus, Greater Spell Focus (Enhancement bonus) Spell points (Enhancement bonus): +19 to +294 Damage: +1 to +11 Spell penetration: +1 to +9 Colorless Augments Named: Category:Colorless augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +14 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +5 Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +5 to +20 Colorless Augment Slot: EmptyColorless Augments Named: Category:Colorless augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +14 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +5 Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +5 to +20	32	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Pilgrims' Peril, end chest

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Any of the four cards forming the Deck of Many Curses (primarily Accursed Cards)

This quest may also drop the following augments:

Monsters

Name ^{( picture )}	CR	Type	Race
Bahrasir ^{( view • edit )}	●♦37Epic Normal ●♥41Epic Hard ●♠46Epic Elite	Evil Outsider	Demon
Cellimas Villuhne (monster) ^{( view • edit )}	●♦37Epic Normal ●♥41Epic Hard ●♠46Epic Elite	Humanoid	Human
Qarazmar ^{( view • edit )}	●♦37Epic Normal ●♥41Epic Hard ●♠46Epic Elite	Aberration	Mind Flayer
Silver Flame Acolyte ^{( view • edit )}	●♦34Epic Normal ●♥38Epic Hard ●♠43Epic Elite	Humanoid	Human
Silver Flame Archer ^{( view • edit )}	●♦34Epic Normal ●♥38Epic Hard ●♠43Epic Elite	Humanoid	Human
Silver Flame Life-Caller ^{( view • edit )}	●♦34Epic Normal ●♥38Epic Hard ●♠43Epic Elite	Humanoid	Human
Silver Flame Militant ^{( view • edit )}	●♦34Epic Normal ●♥38Epic Hard ●♠43Epic Elite	Humanoid	Human
Silver Flame Shield-Keeper ^{( view • edit )}	●♦35Epic Normal ●♥39Epic Hard ●♠44Epic Elite	Humanoid	Human
Silver Flame Templar ^{( view • edit )}	●♦36Epic Normal ●♥40Epic Hard ●♠45Epic Elite	Humanoid	Human
Silver Flame Wound-Mender ^{( view • edit )}	●♦35Epic Normal ●♥39Epic Hard ●♠44Epic Elite	Humanoid	Human