The quest to confront Ketheric Thorm is a pivotal part of Act 2, requiring careful navigation through the Shadow-Cursed Lands and Moonrise Towers. This multi-stage quest involves seeking protection from the Shadow Curse, resolving an abduction, and ultimately facing Ketheric Thorm himself. Your choices, such as how you handle Isobel, will significantly impact the outcome for many characters.
Infiltrate Moonrise Towers
To begin confronting Ketheric Thorm, you must first infiltrate Moonrise Towers. This involves several preparatory quests:
- Seek Protection from the Shadow Curse: This quest has two versions depending on your path to the Shadow-Cursed Lands. You can approach it via the Underdark or the Mountain Pass. The Mountain Pass route is recommended as it allows you to explore Rosymorn Monastery and the Githyanki Creche, providing significant XP and loot, and advancing Lae'zel's questline.
- Follow the Convoy: If you choose to follow Kar'niss and the convoy, this quest will lead you towards Moonrise Towers.
- Resolve the Abduction: This quest is intertwined with your approach to Moonrise Towers.
Inside Moonrise Towers
Once you have infiltrated Moonrise Towers, your objectives will shift:
- Exploring Moonrise Towers: Navigate the tower to uncover its secrets and prepare for the confrontation.
- Capture Isobel the Selunite Cleric: If you followed Kar'niss and the convoy, you will receive this quest. Choosing to abduct Isobel will cause the Last Light Inn to lose its protection from the Shadow Curse, leading to the death of many inhabitants. This path is not recommended for a 'good' character playthrough.
- Find Ketheric Thorm's Relic: Locate the relic that grants Ketheric Thorm his power.
Defeat Ketheric Thorm
The final stage of this quest involves directly confronting and defeating Ketheric Thorm. This will be a challenging encounter that concludes Act 2.