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'''Bastion of the Pure''' is an incredibly rich [[lyrium]] node far beneath the [[Deep Roads]], currently occupied by the [[Sha-Brytol]].
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'''Bastion of the Pure''' is an incredibly rich [[lyrium]] node located far beneath the [[Deep Roads]] in the ''Uncharted Abyss''. On its floor lies the [[Thedas#Oceans and seas|Buried Sea]].
   
 
== Background ==
  
== Background ==
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According to [[Valta]], this area has not been discovered before. Therefore, not much is known beyond what the Inquisitor sees and does. This place is filled with untapped lyrium veins and Shal-Brytol.
  
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This area is a derelict lyrium mine.<ref name="derelict">[[Landmarks in the Deep Roads#Derelict Lyrium Mine|Derelict Lyrium Mine]]</ref> [[Memories]] speak of an "unknown disaster" that led to its abandonment long before the [[First Blight]]. A [[Titan]] awoke beneath the mine in the time of [[Dwarven royalty|King]] [[Orseck Garal]] and the rhythm of its song "bled despair".<ref>Mentioned in dialogue between [[Shaperate|Shaper]] [[Valta]] and the [[Dwarf|dwarven]] [[The Inquisitor|Inquisitor]] in the [[Ruins of Heidrun Thaig]] at the lift.</ref> The earthquake caused by the titan destroyed the mine.<ref>According to [[Shaperate|Shaper]] [[Valta]] at the end of [[The Descent (quest)]].</ref>
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{{SpoilerDAIT|A statue of [[Mythal]] lies broken in the caverns, which indicates that ancient elves once mined [[lyrium]] there similar to the [[Deep Roads (Trespasser)|section of the Deep Roads]] discovered in 9:44 Dragon.<ref>[[Codex entry: Veilfire Runes in the Deep Roads]]</ref>}}
  
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The Buried Sea has a subtle but eerie blue color but has reportedly large waves and it is thus dangerous to stand too close.<ref>[[Deep Roads Expeditions: Buried Sea Bridge]]</ref> Swimming is also inadvisable because of significant lyrium concentration on the water.<ref>[[Landmarks in the Deep Roads#The Buried Sea|The Buried Sea]]</ref>
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{{SpoilerDAI|The Inquisitor follows Valta through the bastion in hopes of discovering the source of the earthquakes. }}
  
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At an unspecified time after the First Blight the Sha-Brytol started inhabiting these caverns but left the [[lyrium vein]]s unexploited and by 9:41 [[Dragon Age (time period)|Dragon]] the veins are overgrown so much that [[Varric Tethras]] jokingly remarks that he would have been the richest [[dwarf]] in the [[Dwarven Merchants' Guild]] if he exploited the untapped lyrium. However such venture is unrealistic considering the extreme dangers involved.<ref name="derelict"/> [[The Inquisitor]] may visit the location as part of [[The Descent (quest)]] along with [[Shaperate|Shaper]] [[Valta]] in hopes of discovering the source of the earthquakes.
   
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Inside the caverns there is a strange altar with various blood markings around it and it is guarded by an [[arcane horror]].
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* [[Cretahl]]
  
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*[[Sha-Brytol]]
  
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**Sha-Brytol Bolter - ([[Archery abilities|Crossbow Bolter]])
  
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**Sha-Brytol Revered Defender - ([[Two-Handed Weapon abilities|Two-Handed Great Maul)]]
  
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**Sha-Brytol Stone Stalker - ([[Rogue (Inquisition)|Rogue]] - [[Double Daggers abilities|Double Daggers]])
  
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**Sha-Brytol EarthShaker
  
   
 
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{{:Holding the Deep Roads|style=iconmini}} <br>
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{{:Chronicles of Forgotten Wars|style=iconmini}} <br>
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{{:Mugs in the Deep Roads|style=iconmini}} <br>
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:{{:The Nug King (quest)|style=iconmini}} <small>''(unmarked side quest)''</small>
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{{Note|The path leading to the unmarked quest begins in the Bastion, but "takes place" in the [[Forgotten Caverns]]; see [[Forgotten Caverns#Unmarked Quest: The Nug King|here]] for details.}}
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=== [[Expedition table|Expeditions]] ===
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:{{:Deep Roads Expeditions: Bastion of the Pure Bridge|style=iconmini}}
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:{{:Deep Roads Expeditions: Bastion of the Pure Cretahl Hunting|style=iconmini}}
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:{{:Deep Roads Expeditions: Bastion of the Pure Excavation|style=iconmini}}
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:{{:Deep Roads Expeditions: Bastion of the Pure Ore Harvesting|style=iconmini}}
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:{{:Deep Roads Expeditions: Buried Sea Bridge|style=iconmini}}
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== Hostile creatures ==
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:[[Cretahl]]
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== Enemies ==
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:[[Sha-Brytol]]
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:* Sha-Brytol Bolter ([[Archery abilities|Crossbow Bolter]])
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:* Sha-Brytol Revered Defender ([[Two-Handed Weapon abilities|Two-Handed Great Maul]])
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:* Sha-Brytol Stone Stalker ([[Rogue (Inquisition)|Rogue]] - [[Double Daggers abilities|Double Daggers]])
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:* Sha-Brytol EarthShaker
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:* [[Arcane horror]]
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:{{:Deep Mushroom (Inquisition)|style=iconmini}}
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* A [[:File:Statue of Mythal - Bastion of the Pure.png|statue]] which bears the likeness of [[Mythal]] and an object which looks like an [[eluvian]] lie broken in the caverns. It is unknown if this is intentional or the objects were simply recycled from the base game.
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* Two [[Supply Cache]]s can be found in the Bastion of the Pure.
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Tunnel - Bastion of the Pure.png|A tunnel
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Latest revision as of 02:13, 16 August 2022

Bastion of the Pure is an incredibly rich lyrium node located far beneath the Deep Roads in the Uncharted Abyss. On its floor lies the Buried Sea.

Background[]

This section contains spoilers for:
Dragon Age: Inquisition.

This area is a derelict lyrium mine.[1] Memories speak of an "unknown disaster" that led to its abandonment long before the First Blight. A Titan awoke beneath the mine in the time of King Orseck Garal and the rhythm of its song "bled despair".[2] The earthquake caused by the titan destroyed the mine.[3]

The Buried Sea has a subtle but eerie blue color but has reportedly large waves and it is thus dangerous to stand too close.[4] Swimming is also inadvisable because of significant lyrium concentration on the water.[5]


Involvement[]

This section contains spoilers for:
Dragon Age: Inquisition.

At an unspecified time after the First Blight the Sha-Brytol started inhabiting these caverns but left the lyrium veins unexploited and by 9:41 Dragon the veins are overgrown so much that Varric Tethras jokingly remarks that he would have been the richest dwarf in the Dwarven Merchants' Guild if he exploited the untapped lyrium. However such venture is unrealistic considering the extreme dangers involved.[1] The Inquisitor may visit the location as part of The Descent (quest) along with Shaper Valta in hopes of discovering the source of the earthquakes.

Inside the caverns there is a strange altar with various blood markings around it and it is guarded by an arcane horror.


Quests[]

The Descent The Descent
Holding the Deep Roads Holding the Deep Roads
Chronicles of Forgotten Wars Chronicles of Forgotten Wars
Mugs in the Deep Roads Mugs in the Deep Roads
Gears in the Deep Roads Gears in the Deep Roads
The Nug King The Nug King (unmarked side quest)
Note: The path leading to the unmarked quest begins in the Bastion, but "takes place" in the Forgotten Caverns; see here for details.

Expeditions[]

Deep Roads Expeditions: Bastion of the Pure Bridge Deep Roads Expeditions: Bastion of the Pure Bridge
Deep Roads Expeditions: Bastion of the Pure Cretahl Hunting Deep Roads Expeditions: Bastion of the Pure Cretahl Hunting
Deep Roads Expeditions: Bastion of the Pure Excavation Deep Roads Expeditions: Bastion of the Pure Excavation
Deep Roads Expeditions: Bastion of the Pure Ore Harvesting Deep Roads Expeditions: Bastion of the Pure Ore Harvesting
Deep Roads Expeditions: Buried Sea Bridge Deep Roads Expeditions: Buried Sea Bridge
Deep Roads Expeditions: Patrolling the Bastion of the Pure Deep Roads Expeditions: Patrolling the Bastion of the Pure

Hostile creatures[]

Cretahl

Enemies[]

Sha-Brytol
Undead

Resources[]

Herbs[]

Deep Mushroom Deep Mushroom
Spindleweed Spindleweed

Metals[]

Iron Iron
Serpentstone Serpentstone
Silverite Silverite

Codex entries[]

Codex entry: Chronicles of a Forgotten War Codex entry: Chronicles of a Forgotten War

Notes[]

  • A statue which bears the likeness of Mythal and an object which looks like an eluvian lie broken in the caverns. It is unknown if this is intentional or the objects were simply recycled from the base game.
  • Two Supply Caches can be found in the Bastion of the Pure.

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Derelict Lyrium Mine
  2. ↑ Mentioned in dialogue between Shaper Valta and the dwarven Inquisitor in the Ruins of Heidrun Thaig at the lift.
  3. ↑ According to Shaper Valta at the end of The Descent (quest).
  4. ↑ Deep Roads Expeditions: Buried Sea Bridge
  5. ↑ The Buried Sea
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