After securing 15,000 gold for either Bodhi or Gaelan Bayle, Chapter 3 takes you across the Sea of Swords to the island of Brynnlaw. Your primary objective is to infiltrate Spellhold, the high-security asylum for "deviant" mages where Imoen and Irenicus are being held by the Cowled Wizards. This chapter marks a point of no return for several hours, so ensure your party is well-rested and stocked with supplies before sailing.
Key Quest Steps
- Infiltration: Upon arriving in Brynnlaw, you must find a way into the asylum. You can either obtain a Wardstone from the cynical Captain Gorton or bribe/persuade the local Courtesans to facilitate a meeting with Desharik, the Pirate Lord. If your Charisma is high enough, you can convince Desharik you are insane to be committed voluntarily; otherwise, you'll need the Wardstone to enter the back way.
- The Asylum: Once inside, you will meet the Coordinator. After a series of revelations regarding Irenicus’s control over the facility, you will be cast into the Labyrinth beneath the asylum.
- The Labyrinth Puzzles: To escape the depths, you must solve the statues' riddles and navigate a series of tests designed to measure your resolve and divinity. Proving your worth here is essential to reaching the final confrontation of the chapter.
Notable Encounters & NPCs
- Saemon Havarian: The shifty captain who sails you to Brynnlaw. His loyalties are constantly in flux—treat his "help" with extreme suspicion.
- The Dream/Slayer Form: During a rest in the Labyrinth, you will experience a pivotal dream sequence involving Bhaal and Imoen. This is where you first transform into the Slayer, a powerful but dangerous combat form that drains your reputation and health if used excessively.
- Bodhi’s Hunt: If you sided with the Shadow Thieves, Bodhi will hunt you through the Labyrinth. This serves as a precursor to your eventual final showdown with her in later chapters.
Notable Loot
- Gesen Bow String: Found in the Labyrinth; a critical component for Cromwell to forge one of the best shortbows in the game.
- Ring of Regeneration: Found on the body of an inhabitant in the Labyrinth, providing passive healing.
- Staff of Thunder and Lightning: A powerful mid-game staff located within the asylum's puzzle rooms.
