Pool of Radiance: New Phlan (part 1 of 19) - Pool of Radiance_3 walkthrough

SOKOL KEEP 1. Gate to New Phlan 2. Elf skeleton 3. Ghost 4. Enemy Troops 5. Ferran Martinez 6. Treasure This sector is considered cleared when you tell the truth to Ferran Martinez. The Keep is almost abandoned. At 2 you can find the remains of an elf, if you search it you’ll find a scroll with some runes on it. They translated as “LUX”, “SHESTNI” and “SAMOSUD”. Proceed through the north gates to enter the Keep. There are only four patrols of undead (skeletons and zombies) in this area, you can eliminate them or you can parlay and use the word “SHESTNI” to drive them away (but they’ll return). It is suggested to eliminate the undead once and for all. (Note that after you talk to Ferran Martinez only the word “SAMOSUD” will work with the patrols). When you’ve defeated the four patrols you can freely rest here. There are also random encounters of scorpions (in the left side of the area) and frog (in the right side of the area). They’re not difficult but they cannot be eliminated from the Keep. At 3 you’ll encounter a ghost; choose to parlay with it and digit “LUX”. The spirit will then reveal a hidden treasure to you. The central part of the Keep is guarded by a huge enemy force at 4. There is a large number of orcs and hobgoblins here and you must defeat them to gain access to the building. Use “Sleep” spell on enemy archers and use the front lines to kill everything else. It’s a difficult battle but it can be won. When you’ve finished the battle enter the building and talk with Ferran Martinez at 5. Use the word “LUX” and, when asked, tell him the truth. He’ll reveal a secret area along with the fate of the Keep. Leave the spirit and reach the secret treasure at 6 through the invisible wall shown on the map. (Note that this wall cannot be passed until you speak with Ferran Martinez). The Keep is now concluded so take the boat back to New Phlan and visit the Clerk for your reward. Rest and heal; your new commission is Podol Plaza but you should explore Kuto’s Well first.

Acknowledgement

Annotated by Marco Alessandri for the RPG Gamers archive.