Saradush Prison / Saradush Palace

There are three ways into the Old Prison: via an entrance in the sewers, through the front door with the key from Sister Farielle, or by approaching courtesans at the back of the Tavern at nighttime (requires Negative Plane Protection).

Inside, you must fight four Vampires, yielding 34000XP.

On Prison Level 1, find magical ammo in the entrance area. A hidden door is present but cannot be opened. Exit through the door on the right.

In the corridor, the leftmost door is impassable. The right door leads to a Fledgling Vampire cell. The middle door has a hidden door.

Through the hidden door, encounter the Prison Spirit, who clutches its head. Search a nearby barrel for a skull.

Follow the corridor, kill two attacking Vampires, and meet the Prison Spirit again.

It mimes putting on a necklace. Search the table in the middle cell for a Rusted Amulet.

In the cell above, you'll learn of a defiled shallow grave with a missing skull. Place the skull and Rusted Amulet on the table.

Use Elven Holy Water (purchased at the Temple of Waukeen if not already possessed) to sanctify the grave. The Prison Spirit will appear and gesture for you to follow.

The spirit leads you to a previously inaccessible cell in the east. A Vampire emerges; defeat it. Search the cell for the Bronze Ioun Stone.

Return to where the Prison Spirit's body was found. A third cell contains another Vampire. A hidden door in its back leads to a corridor with a Fledgling Vampire.

The obvious door has a difficult lock (>100 skill). Alternatively, use a hidden door above it to reach the lair of Phlydian, the vampires' leader.

Kill Phlydian and two other Vampires, then exit to Level 2.

On Prison Level 2, you start in the eastern tunnel, receiving 3000XP per party member. Meet Bhaalspawn Asmay Jahag, who warns of patrols and traps.

The southern corridor has traps and guards. Be wary of Thieves using Potions of Invisibility for backstabs. A Mage is in the western section.

Optionally, free three prisoners after dealing with guards for +1 Reputation per prisoner.

Pick the locks in the cell area to find a storeroom with two Elite Orc guards and one Elite Orog. Loot containers for magical ammo, a Wand of Lightning, and Fflar's Scabbard (a crafting item).

The northern small storeroom is the sewer entrance.

Proceed east through more non-elite enemies. A trapped and locked container in the last room holds magical ammo.

Buff up and exit to the Saradush Palace Lower Level.

On the Lower Level, face three Il-Khan Soldiers, an Archer, and a Battle Mage. The Battle Mage is dangerous.

Buff up and head upstairs to face Gromnir Il-Khan.

On the Upper Level, Melissan and Gromnir are arguing. After Melissan leaves, Gromnir notices you and attacks, accompanied by Karun the Black, an Il-Khan Battle Mage, Berena Elkan, Eler Had, and an Il-Khan Soldier.

Use area-of-effect spells like Horrid Wilting or Dragon's Breath on Gromnir's area to kill the Mages. Use a powerful summon to distract Gromnir while you defeat Elkan and Had. Use defensive spells like Stoneskin, Iron Skins, or Mirror Image against Had's backstab. Leave one fighter to handle the Il-Khan Soldier.

Defeating Gromnir yields around 100000 combat XP, plus 30000XP per party member. Melissan arrives after his defeat.

Melissan offers information on Yaga-Shura if you agree to hunt him. She describes him as a powerful fire giant who heals rapidly and suggests searching his childhood area in the Forest of Mir for his secret.