What Sleeps Below

A villager had haunting dreams of a spirit calling for help from a warehouse in Crabber's Cove. He went to investigate and saw robed figures drag a pair of captives inside. Terrified, he wants you to look into it.

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What Sleeps Below
Heroic level:	3
Epic level:	32 (considered Legendary)
Duration:	Medium
Heroic XP:	♣508Solo/Casual ♦916Normal ♥983Hard ♠1,052Elite
Epic XP:	♣8,036Solo/Casual ♦13,722Normal ♥14,050Hard ♠14,378Elite
Takes place in:	Crabbers' Cove
Bestowed by:	Walk-up
NPC contact:	Bostwick Guern
Quest acquired in:	Saltmarsh
Patron:	The Gatekeepers
Base favor:	3
Free to Play:	No
Extreme Challenge:	No
Basement & Dungeon

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Overview

Bostwick has seen an apparition around the warehouse. While he was attempting to see it better, he saw that some scoundrels took captives into the warehouse. Are those things related, maybe you should check it out.

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Objectives

• Discover the source of the apparition
• Locate the first captive (Davi Moren)
• Speak to the first captive
• Gain access to the basement
• Gain access to the underground caverns
• Locate the second captive (Luce Stargazer)
• Speak to the second captive
• Gain access to the Scarlet Brotherhood complex
• Enter the Scarlet Brotherhood Complex
• Locate the source of the chanting
• Defeat the Summoned Devil
• Defeat Melith, the Brotherhood Elder
• Speak to the apparition
• (Optional) Read all the notes (5) — Bonus (15%): Heroic( ♣76 ♦137 ♥147 ♠158 ) Epic( ♣1,205 ♦2,058 ♥2,108 ♠2,157 )
• (Optional) Decipher the book — Bonus (15%): Heroic( ♣76 ♦137 ♥147 ♠158 ) Epic( ♣1,205 ♦2,058 ♥2,108 ♠2,157 )
• (Optional) Defeat Wrecks the Guard Worg — Bonus (10%): Heroic( ♣51 ♦92 ♥98 ♠105 ) Epic( ♣804 ♦1,372 ♥1,405 ♠1,438 )
• (Optional) Defeat Zelnath the Red-handed — Bonus (10%): Heroic( ♣51 ♦92 ♥98 ♠105 ) Epic( ♣804 ♦1,372 ♥1,405 ♠1,438 )
• (Optional) Defeat Saltspinner — Bonus (10%): Heroic( ♣51 ♦92 ♥98 ♠105 ) Epic( ♣804 ♦1,372 ♥1,405 ♠1,438 )

Known Traps

Trap and Lock DCs

• 4 Pressure plates around the Locked chest

Tips and Misc

Optionals

• Decipher the book
  • Wisdom check needed to read the Ancient Tome at the end of the quest. 34 Wisdom, not sufficient on heroic elite.
  • The Ancient Tome reads: This book explains that the creature within this gate can only be released by someone who is pure of heart and kind of spirit. This creature is most foul and a heavy cost was paid to trap this creature here.
• Zelnath the Red-handed, Wrecks and Saltspinner are mutually exclusive - exactly one spawns each run.
  • Zelnath is in the armoury in the final area.
  • Saltspinner is in the little cavern to the north of the four-way junction.
  • Wrecks is near the stairs down in the room to the right when you enter the big room with the two boats hanging on the wall.

Bonus XP

• Aggression bonus: 56 or more monsters killed +10% Bonus.( ♣51 ♦92 ♥98 ♠105 )
• Onslaught bonus: 75 or more monsters killed +15% Bonus.( ♣76 ♦137 ♥147 ♠158 )
• Tamper bonus: 2 or more traps disarmed +10% Bonus.( ♣51 ♦92 ♥98 ♠105 )
• Neutralization bonus: 3 or more traps disarmed +20% Bonus.( ♣102 ♦183 ♥197 ♠210 )
• Ingenious Debilitation bonus: 4 or more traps disarmed +30% Bonus.( ♣152 ♦275 ♥295 ♠316 )
• Mischief bonus: 18 or more breakables smashed +8% Bonus.( ♣41 ♦73 ♥79 ♠84 )
• Vandal bonus: 23 or more breakables smashed +10% Bonus.( ♣51 ♦92 ♥98 ♠105 )
• Ransack bonus: 28 or more breakables smashed +15% Bonus.( ♣76 ♦137 ♥147 ♠158 )

Loot

• Chests: 3
• One after killing Wrecks, Zelnath or Saltspinner (whichever spawns)
• One in the secret room in the northern building (locked)
• One End Chest
• Collectables: 7

1. Reagents Cabinet - first room east balcony
2. Rubble - second room east balcony
3. Rubble - Scarlet Brotherhood complex, most north east room
4. Adventurer's Pack - Scarlet Brotherhood complex, approx. midth
5. Rubble - Scarlet Brotherhood complex, approx. midth
6. Fungus - underground caverns, north pocket
7. Reagents Cabinet - near second shrine

• NPC rewards:

Named Chest Drop

Last Edited	Item	Type	Enhancements	ML	Bind	Quests
Update 52.0.2 4 months and 4 days Cru121	Saltiron Bracer  (edit)	Bracers	Insightful Strength +1Insightful Strength +1: This item gives the wearer the power of Ogre Strength, granting a +1 insight bonus to Strength. Sheltering +7 Sheltering +7: +7 Enhancement bonus to Physical and Magical Resistance Ratings Fortitude Save +3 Fortitude Save +3: This item gives a +3 Resistance bonus to your Fortitude saves. Vitality +9Vitality +9: Passive: +9 Vitality bonus to Hit Points. Empty Blue Augment Slot Blue Augments AC: Natural Armor Bonus or Protection (Deflection bonus): +1 to +8 ASF reduction: -5% to -15% Fortification: +25% to +100% Golem's Heart Good Luck: +1 or +2 Hit points: +5 to +40 Max Dex Bonus (Armor): +1 or +2 Defense (PRR and MRR): +2 to +16 Saves (Resistance bonus): +1 to +8 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15 Saltmarsh ExplorerSaltmarsh Explorer: 5 Pieces Equipped: +5 Artifact bonus to PRR and MRR +1 Artifact bonus to all ability scores	3	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	What Sleeps Below, end chest
Update 52.0.2 17 days Harimates	Cinderfingers  (edit)	Gloves	Fire Lore +8%Fire Lore +8: Passive: Your Fire spells gain a 8% Equipment bonus to their chance to critical hit. Combustion +53Combustion +53: Passive: +53 Equipment bonus to Fire Spell Power. Web ImmunityWeb Immunity: This item grants the wearer the ability to move and attack freely through webs of all kinds. Empty Blue Augment Slot Blue Augments AC: Natural Armor Bonus or Protection (Deflection bonus): +1 to +8 ASF reduction: -5% to -15% Fortification: +25% to +100% Golem's Heart Good Luck: +1 or +2 Hit points: +5 to +40 Max Dex Bonus (Armor): +1 or +2 Defense (PRR and MRR): +2 to +16 Saves (Resistance bonus): +1 to +8 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15 Saltmarsh ExplorerSaltmarsh Explorer: 5 Pieces Equipped: +5 Artifact bonus to PRR and MRR +1 Artifact bonus to all ability scores	3	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	What Sleeps Below, end chest
Update 52.0.2 4 days PurpleSerpent	Smash 'n Grabber  (edit)	Small shield	+2 Enhancement Bonus+2 Enhancement Bonus: +2 enhancement bonus to Armor Class, attack and damage rolls. Shield Bashing +5%Shield Bashing +5%: +5% Enhancement bonus to your chance of a Secondary Shield Bash. This stacks with bonuses granted by any relevant feats. Bludgeoning 2Bludgeoning 2: The edges of this weapon are blunted, dealing an additional 2d6 bludgeon damage on each hit. Empty Red Augment Slot Red Augments Damage per ML: Ruby Eye augments, Meteoric Star Ruby, etc. DR bypass: Alignment, Material Deconstructor Elemental damage: +1 to +2d6 Ruby of Ghostbane Ruby of the Endless Night Ruby of the Vampire Slayer Spell Power (Enhancement bonus): +30 to +138 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15	3	Bound to Character on EquipBound to Character on Equip: This item is Bound to Character on Equip	What Sleeps Below, end chest
Update 52.0.2 4 days PurpleSerpent	Legendary Cinderfingers  (edit)	Gloves	Fire Lore +21%Fire Lore +21: Passive: Your Fire spells gain a 21% Equipment bonus to their chance to critical hit. Combustion +146Combustion +146: Passive: +146 Equipment bonus to Fire Spell Power. Evocation Focus +6 Evocation Focus +6: +6 Equipment bonus to the DC of Evocation spells. Resistance +11 Resistance +11: Passive: +11 Resistance bonus to Fortitude, Reflex, and Will Saving Throws. Web ImmunityWeb Immunity: This item grants the wearer the ability to move and attack freely through webs of all kinds. Empty Green Augment Slot Blue Augments AC: Natural Armor Bonus or Protection (Deflection bonus): +1 to +8 ASF reduction: -5% to -15% Fortification: +25% to +100% Golem's Heart Good Luck: +1 or +2 Hit points: +5 to +40 Max Dex Bonus (Armor): +1 or +2 Defense (PRR and MRR): +2 to +16 Saves (Resistance bonus): +1 to +8 Yellow Augments Deathblock Draconic Soul Gem Elemental Resistance: +5 to +40 Immunity: Fear, Blindness Movement: Feather Falling, Striding: +5% to +30%, Underwater Action Proof Against Disease, Poison: +2 to +10 Spell Focus, Greater Spell Focus (Enhancement bonus) Spell points (Enhancement bonus): +10 to +250 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15 Empty Yellow Augment Slot Yellow Augments Deathblock Draconic Soul Gem Elemental Resistance: +5 to +40 Immunity: Fear, Blindness Movement: Feather Falling, Striding: +5% to +30%, Underwater Action Proof Against Disease, Poison: +2 to +10 Spell Focus, Greater Spell Focus (Enhancement bonus) Spell points (Enhancement bonus): +10 to +250 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15 Legendary Saltmarsh ExplorerLegendary Saltmarsh Explorer: 5 Pieces Equipped: +30 Artifact bonus to Physical and Magical Resistance Rating +15 Melee, Ranged, and Universal Spell Power +3 Artifact bonus to all Ability Scores +30 Artifact Bonus to Positive, Negative, and Repair Amplification	30	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	What Sleeps Below, end chest, or Legendary version of Epic Cinderfingers
Update 52.0.2 4 days PurpleSerpent	Legendary Saltiron Bracer  (edit)	Bracers	Insightful Strength +6Insightful Strength +6: This item gives the wearer the power of Ogre Strength, granting a +6 insight bonus to Strength. Sheltering +34 Sheltering +34: +34 Enhancement bonus to Physical and Magical Resistance Ratings Fortitude Save +11 Fortitude Save +11: This item gives a +11 Resistance bonus to your Fortitude saves. Vitality +45Vitality +45: Passive: +45 Vitality bonus to Hit Points. Empty Green Augment Slot Blue Augments AC: Natural Armor Bonus or Protection (Deflection bonus): +1 to +8 ASF reduction: -5% to -15% Fortification: +25% to +100% Golem's Heart Good Luck: +1 or +2 Hit points: +5 to +40 Max Dex Bonus (Armor): +1 or +2 Defense (PRR and MRR): +2 to +16 Saves (Resistance bonus): +1 to +8 Yellow Augments Deathblock Draconic Soul Gem Elemental Resistance: +5 to +40 Immunity: Fear, Blindness Movement: Feather Falling, Striding: +5% to +30%, Underwater Action Proof Against Disease, Poison: +2 to +10 Spell Focus, Greater Spell Focus (Enhancement bonus) Spell points (Enhancement bonus): +10 to +250 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15 Empty Yellow Augment Slot Yellow Augments Deathblock Draconic Soul Gem Elemental Resistance: +5 to +40 Immunity: Fear, Blindness Movement: Feather Falling, Striding: +5% to +30%, Underwater Action Proof Against Disease, Poison: +2 to +10 Spell Focus, Greater Spell Focus (Enhancement bonus) Spell points (Enhancement bonus): +10 to +250 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15 Legendary Saltmarsh ExplorerLegendary Saltmarsh Explorer: 5 Pieces Equipped: +30 Artifact bonus to Physical and Magical Resistance Rating +15 Melee, Ranged, and Universal Spell Power +3 Artifact bonus to all Ability Scores +30 Artifact Bonus to Positive, Negative, and Repair Amplification	30	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	What Sleeps Below, end chest, or Legendary version of Epic Saltiron Bracer
Update 52.0.2 3 days PurpleSerpent	Legendary Smash 'n Grabber  (edit)	Small shield	+15 Enhancement Bonus+15 Enhancement Bonus: +15 enhancement bonus to Armor Class. Shield Bashing Shield Bashing : This item adds an undefined bonus to your chance of making a secondary shield bash. Bludgeoning 6Bludgeoning 6: The edges of this weapon are blunted, dealing an additional 6d6 bludgeon damage on each hit. Riposte +6Riposte +6: This item enchants its user with incredible awareness and speed, granting a +6 Insight bonus to AC and to Saves. Parrying +6Parrying +6: +6 Insight bonus to Armor Class, +6 Insight bonus to Saves. Empty Red Augment Slot Red Augments Damage per ML: Ruby Eye augments, Meteoric Star Ruby, etc. DR bypass: Alignment, Material Deconstructor Elemental damage: +1 to +2d6 Ruby of Ghostbane Ruby of the Endless Night Ruby of the Vampire Slayer Spell Power (Enhancement bonus): +30 to +138 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15	30	Bound to Character on EquipBound to Character on Equip: This item is Bound to Character on Equip	What Sleeps Below, end chest, or Legendary version of Epic Smash 'n Grabber

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Monsters

Name ( picture • New Monster )	CR	Type	Race
Hell Hound Sentinel ( view  • edit )	♠8Elite ●♦32Epic Normal	Evil Outsider	Hellhound
Melith ( view  • edit )	♠9Elite ●♦34Epic Normal	Humanoid	Human
Saltmarsh Rat ( view  • edit )	♦3Normal ♠8Elite ●♦32Epic Normal ●♥36Epic Hard	Animal	Rat
Saltspinner ( view  • edit )	♠10Elite	Vermin	Spider
Scarlet Brotherhood Apprentice ( view  • edit )	♠8Elite ●♦32Epic Normal	Humanoid	Human
Scarlet Brotherhood Channeler ( view  • edit )	♠9Elite ●♦34Epic Normal	Humanoid	Human
Scarlet Brotherhood Crusher ( view  • edit )	♠8Elite ●♦32Epic Normal	Humanoid	Human
Scarlet Brotherhood Skirmisher ( view  • edit )	♠8Elite ●♦32Epic Normal	Humanoid	Human
Scarlet Brotherhood Warrior ( view  • edit )	♠8Elite ●♦32Epic Normal	Humanoid	Human
Smuggler Deck Boss ( view  • edit )	♠8Elite ●♦32Epic Normal	Humanoid	Human
Smuggler Deck Hand ( view  • edit )	♦3Normal ♠8Elite ●♦32Epic Normal ●♥36Epic Hard	Humanoid	Human
Smuggler Lookout ( view  • edit )	♦3Normal ♠8Elite ●♦32Epic Normal ●♥36Epic Hard	Humanoid	Human
Smuggler Sneak ( view  • edit )	♦3Normal ♠8Elite ●♦32Epic Normal	Humanoid	Human
Summoned Creature ( view  • edit )	♠10Elite ●♦35Epic Normal	Evil Outsider	Devil
Wrecks ( view  • edit )	♠10Elite	Magical Beast	Wolf
Zelnath the Red-handed ( view  • edit )	♠10Elite ●♦35Epic Normal	Humanoid	Human