Back to Basics

From DDO Compendium


Strange noises echo up from the depths of the ruined tower, believed to have been built in ages past by the great mage, Zenopus. The local villagers have asked you to investigate the ancient tunnels beneath the tower, and put an end to any threats.

Overview

Eyrk believes there is smugglers in the old tower. They hear noises coming from there, but what is concerning are the screams heard in the middle of the night. You should go and check it out.

Objectives

  • Explore the Tunnels
  • Bypass the Barrier
  • Defeat the Mage
  • Defeat the Nightmare
  • (Optional) Access the Treasure Room
  • (Optional) Slay the Ancient Flameskull
  • (Optional) Slay Captian Eulford

Named Loot

Bonus XP

  • Aggression Bonus: 33 or more monsters killed (+10% Bonus)
  • Observance Bonus: 1 or more secret doors discovered (+8% Bonus)
  • Mischief Bonus: 26 or more breakables smashed (+8% Bonus)
  • Vandal Bonus: 4 or more breakables smashed (+10% Bonus)
  • Ransack Bonus: 41 or more breakables smashed (+15% Bonus)
  • Tamper Bonus: 1 or more traps disarmed (+10% Bonus)

Monsters

Pack: Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh
Heroic Level: 3
Legendary Level: 32
Bestowed by:  Eyrk Hollums
Length: Short
Found in: Saltmarsh
Entrance in:  Saltmarsh

Heroic XP

Casual: 456
Normal: 820
Hard: 880
Elite: 940
Reaper: 57.2 RXP per skull

Legendary XP

Casual: 6,669
Normal: 11,385
Hard: 11,656
Elite: 11,927
Reaper: 253.6 RXP per skull

Favor

Patron: The Gatekeepers
Solo/Casual: 1
Normal: 2
Hard: 4
Elite: 6
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Sagas

Heroic Saltmarsh Saga
Epic Saltmarsh Saga

Known Traps

Horizontal Blade Traps in Western North-South passage near entrance
  On western wall south of the trap
Horizontal Blade Traps in Western North-South passage near entrance
  On western wall north of the trap