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Saradush

Saradush walkthrough: Learn how to lift the siege by defeating Gromnir Il-Khan and rescue Ardic Santele in Shadows of Doubt.

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Saradush walkthrough: Learn how to lift the siege by defeating Gromnir Il-Khan and rescue Ardic Santele in Shadows of Doubt.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Upon arriving in Saradush, you will be attacked by Il-Khan soldiers. Defeat them.
  2. 2
    Speak to Melissan, who explains the siege is caused by Gromnir Il-Khan and can be lifted by removing him.
  3. 3
    Loot the fallen soldiers for Halberds +2 and Potions of Extra Healing.
  4. 4
    To your right, you will find Tazit, the son of a peasant killed by ordnance.
  5. 5
    If you possess a Rod of Resurrection, you can revive Tazit's father for +1 Reputation and 1000XP per party member.
  6. 6
    Go to the Militia Headquarters in the town square.
  7. 7
    Witness Countess Santele denounce Mateo as a traitor, with Kiser Jhaeri present and Captain Samand presiding.
  8. 8
    Speak to Captain Samand to learn Mateo is accused of opening a gate to the enemy, with Mateo, Kiser Jhaeri, and Ardic (Countess Santele's son) seen in the area.
  9. 9
    Offer to investigate and Samand will open the cell door.
  10. 10
    Take two Potions of Superior Healing from the bookshelf before going downstairs.
  11. 11
    Announce yourself to the jailer and speak to Mateo.
  12. 12
    Mateo suggests speaking to the Countess at her home.
  13. 13
    Take five Potions of Superior Healing from the cell next to Mateo's.
  14. 14
    Go to Countess Santele's House, north of the steps in the lower town.
  15. 15
    The Countess explains Kiser Jhaeri kidnapped her son Ardic to force false accusations and ensure her silence. She asks you to speak to Jhaeri.
  16. 16
    Go to Kiser's Home, across the steps from the Countess's house.
  17. 17
    Speak to Kiser. He claims a wizard named Errard is the traitor.
  18. 18
    Warning: Kill Kiser and the two Fighters he summons.
  19. 19
    Search Kiser's body for the Secret Jail Door Key and the Shakti Figurine.
  20. 20
    Loot potions of Invisibility and Extra Healing, along with a Short Sword +3.
  21. 21
    In the bedroom, you will find three locked containers, two trapped, with minor loot.
  22. 22
    A locked and trapped table in the dining room also contains minor loot.
  23. 23
    Head to the basement.
  24. 24
    Remove two floor traps in the main room.
  25. 25
    A cupboard by the door contains Starfall Ore, a forging component.
  26. 26
    A wall niche contains potions of Perception and Master Thievery.
  27. 27
    In the bedroom, there is another floor trap. Set your own traps in the corridor beyond the secret door, then remove the trap and open the secret door.
  28. 28
    Drop a Cloudkill spell in the corridor beyond the secret door.
  29. 29
    Warning: Defeat the Mage, Fighter, and Thief. Prioritize the Mage, then the Thief.
  30. 30
    Loot their remains and free Ardic Santele. This earns 7000XP per party member.
  31. 31
    Return to Countess Santele for 2000G and 5000XP per party member.
  32. 32
    Go deeper into the alley and witness Il-Khan soldiers harassing elven refugees.
  33. 33
    Select "Leave these elves alone..." and name-drop Bhaal to make the soldiers flee.
  34. 34
    Speak to an elf to learn they have nowhere to go and agree to find them shelter.
  35. 35
    Speak to the Harlot outside Countess Santele's House.
  36. 36
    She wants you to kill Gromnir and reveals the prison underground leads into the castle.
  37. 37
    Enter the Tankard Tree tavern.
  38. 38
    You can choose to fight two Il-Khan soldiers harassing a waitress. They drop a Long Sword +3 and a War Hammer +3.
  39. 39
    The tavern sells the Wakizashi, Yamato +4, for a high price, and Boots of Speed.
  40. 40
    The maid will tell you that you can get into the castle via the sewers.
Tips
  • Occasionally, ordnance will be fired over the city walls, dealing 30 HP damage to each party member. You will receive a brief warning before an area is hit.
  • If you have a Rod of Resurrection, you can revive Tazit's father for a Reputation boost and experience.
  • The secret door in Kiser's basement can be opened by removing a floor trap, or by using the Secret Jail Door Key found on Kiser.
  • Setting traps before opening the secret door in Kiser's basement can help deal with the enemies beyond.
  • The Harlot and the maid in the tavern both mention ways to access the castle.

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